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Correspondence for further information may be addressed to the appropriate office at
Saint Joseph's College, Rensselaer, Indiana 47978, as follows:
College Affairs
(219-866-6157)
Robert Pastoor, Ed.D.
President
Business Affairs
(219-866-6151)
Spencer Conroy
Vice President for Business
Affairs and Treasurer
(Interim)
Admissions
(219-866-6170)
Michael Ramian
Director of Admissions
Academic Policies, Faculty
Appointments
(219-866-6154)
Chad Pulver, Ph.D.
Vice President for Academic
Affairs (Interim)
Institutional Advancement
and Marketing
(219-866-6250)
Gregory Roberts
Vice President for Institutional
Advancement and Marketing
Financial Aid Information
(219-866-6163)
Debra Sizemore
Director of Student Financial
Services
Student Development
(219-866-6116)
Leslie Frere, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student
Development
Transcript of Credits
(219-866-6161)
Maureen Healey
Registrar
Saint Joseph's College adheres to the
following policy with regard to the
recruitment and admission of students,
awarding financial or other assistance,
provision and management of housing
facilities, counseling of students,
employment of individuals, the conduct of
College-sponsored programs or events,
and the overall administration of the
College:
No person shall on the basis of race,
color, sex, age, handicap, national or
ethnic origin, be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of,
or be subjected to discrimination, under
any program or activity sponsored by the
College.
The College reserves the right to change
certain requirements for degrees,
prerequisites, majors, fees, scheduling,
etc. A student who has discontinued
college studies for a full semester or more
is regarded as re-entering the College
when resuming studies and will be held to
the requirements current at re-entrance.
Saint Joseph’s College was founded and
is sponsored by the Missionaries of the
Precious Blood (C.PP.S.).
Accredited by
The Higher Learning Commission of the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
230 S. LaSalle St., Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1413
(800-621-7440)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
State of Indiana Professional Standards Board for the
preparation of elementary and secondary teachers.
International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation)
With Membership in
American Council on Education
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Association of American Colleges for Teacher Education
Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities
Association of General and Liberal Studies
Association of Governing Boards
Catholic Library Association
College Entrance Examination Board
Council of Independent Colleges
Independent Colleges of Indiana
Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Indiana Conference of Higher Education
Indiana Consortium for International Programs
National Catholic Education Association
National Commission on Accreditation
National Association of Independent Colleges
and Universities
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015 – 2016 ........................................................................................................... 3
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2016-2017 ............................................................................................................. 5
MISSION STATEMENT................................................................................................................................. 7
ACADEMIC POLICIES ................................................................................................................................... 8
FINANCIAL POLICIES .................................................................................................................................10
RENSSELAER PROGRAM OF CHURCH MUSIC AND LITURGY ....................................................................11
MASTER OF ARTS IN PASTORAL LITURGY AND MUSIC.........................................................................14
DIPLOMA IN PASTORAL LITURGY (18 credits) ......................................................................................15
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................................................................15
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................22
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................................................................24
MASTER OF SCIENCE (FORENSIC SCIENCE or FORENSIC ENTOMOLOGY) ................................................27
FORENSIC ENTOMOLOGY PROGRAM (Thesis Based)...........................................................................28
FORENSIC SCIENCE (Non-Thesis Program) ...........................................................................................29
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................................................................31
ADMINISTRATION and FACULTY ..............................................................................................................35
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015 – 2016
FALL SEMESTER (TERM 151)
Aug 17 Mon
Classes begin
Aug 21 Fri
Last day to make course changes (add/drop period)
Last day to register independent/directed study projects for Fall Term
Sep 7 Mon
Labor Day - No classes
Oct 8 Thur
End of mid-term period
Oct 9 Fri
No classes
Oct 12 Mon
Classes resume; Session II begins
Oct 13 Tue
Mid-term grades dues and Session I final grades due by 10:00 AM
Oct 28 Wed
Last day for course withdrawals for 15 week courses
Nov 2 Mon
Registration opens for Spring Term (152)
Nov 20 Fri
Thanksgiving recess begins after the last class
Last day for course withdrawal Session II classes
Nov 30 Mon
Classes resume.
Dec 10 Thur
Last day of Fall Term
Dec 15 Tue
Final grades due by 10:00 AM
Dec 18 Fri
Final grades and degree audits available online by this date
WINTERIM (TERM 15W)
Dec 14 Mon
Dec 16 Wed
Dec
Dec
Jan
Jan
Jan
18 Fri
24-27
1 Fri
8 Fri
29 Fri
Classes begin
Last day to make course changes (add/drop period)
Last day to register for independent/directed study projects
Last day for course withdrawals
Christmas Break – no classes
New Year’s Day – no classes
Last day of Winterim Term
Final grades due by 10:00AM for Winterim Term (15W)
SPRING SEMESTER (TERM 152)
Dec 10 Thur
Deadline for final arrangements with Student Financial Services
Jan 10 Sun
Students return
Jan 11 Mon
Classes begin
Jan 14 Thur
Deadline for removal of "I" grades & petition for grade changes for Fall Term (151)
Jan 15 Fri
Last day to make course changes (add/drop period)
Last day to register for independent/directed study projects for Spring Term
Mar 4 Fri
End of mid-term period
Spring break begins after last class
Mar 8 Tue
Mid-term and grades due; Session I final grades due by 10:00 AM
Mar 14 Mon
Classes resume; Session II begins
Mar 25 Fri
Good Friday - no classes
Mar 28 Mon
Easter Monday - no classes
Mar 30 Wed
Last day for declaration of pass/not pass option for eligible courses
Last day for course withdrawals
Apr 4 Mon
Registration opens for Summer I Term (153) and Fall Term (161)
Apr 22 Fri
Last day for course withdrawals Session II
May 5 Thur
Last day of Spring Term (152)
May 6 Fri
Graduating student grades due by 8:00 AM
May 7 Sat
Commencement
May 10 Tue
Final grades due by 10:00 AM
May 13 Fri
Final grades and degree audits available online by this date
Jun 9 Thur
Deadline for removal of "I" grades & petition for grade changes for Spring Term (152)
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SUMMER I SESSION (TERM 153)
May 16 Mon
Enrollment & registration in Registrar's Office
May 16 Mon
Classes begin (5 week session & 8 week session)
May 18 Wed
Final day to enroll & register for Summer I term (153)
May 18 Wed
Last day to make course changes (add/drop period)
May 26 Thur
Last day for course withdrawals (5 week session)
May 30 Mon
Memorial Day - no classes
Jun 2 Thur
Last day for course withdrawals (8 week session)
Jun 17 Fri
Last day of Summer I -5 week session
Jul 4 Mon
Independence Day Observance - no classes
Jul 8 Fri
Last day of Summer I- 8 week session
Jul 12 Tue
Final grades due by 10:00 AM (5 & 8 week session)
Jul 15 Fri
Final grades and degree audits available on line by this date
Aug 12 Fri
Deadline for removal of "I" grades & petition for grade change for Summer I session
(5 & 8 week session)
SUMMER II SESSION (TERM 154)
Jun 26-28 Sun-Tue
Gregorian Chant Institute / Advanced Seminar in Liturgy
Jun 28-29 Tue-Wed
Proficiency examinations (MAM students)
Jun 29 Wed
Check-in and registration; new student orientation Classes begin
Jul
6 Wed
Last day to make course changes (add/drop)
Jul
8 Fri
Last day for course withdrawals for Summer II term
Jul
29 Fri
Last day of Summer II session
Jul
29 Fri
Summer commencement
Aug
2 Tue
Final grades due by 10:00 AM
Sept
2 Fri
Deadline for removal of “I” grades and petition for grade changes for Summer II session
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2016-2017
FALL SEMESTER (TERM 161)
Aug 1 Mon
Deadline for financial arrangements with Student Financial Services
Au 18-21 Thur-Sun
Freshman orientation
Aug 21
Sun
Upperclassmen return
Aug 22
Mon
Classes begin
Aug 26
Fri
Last day to make course changes (add/drop period)
Last day to register independent/directed study projects for Fall Term
Sep 5
Mon
Labor Day - No classes
Oct 13
Thur
End of mid-term period
Oct 14
Fri
No classes
Oct 17
Mon
Classes resume; 2nd 8 week session begins
Oct 18
Tue
Mid-term grades due by 10:00 AM
Nov 2
Wed
Last day for declaration of pass/not pass option for eligible courses
Last day for course withdrawals
Nov 7
Mon
Registration opens for Spring Term (162)
Nov 18
Fri
Thanksgiving recess begins after the last class
Nov 28
Mon
Classes resume.
Dec 12
Mon
Exam week begins
Dec 15
Thur
Exam week ends / Last day of Fall Term
Dec 20
Tue
Final grades due by 10:00 AM
Dec 23
Fri
Final grades and degree audits available online by this date
Jan 19
Thur
Deadline for removal of "I" grades & petition for grade changes for Fall Term (161)
WINTERIM (TERM 16W)
Dec 19
Mon
Dec 21
Wed
Dec
Dec
Jan
Jan
Jan
22
Thur
23-26
1
Sun
13
Fri
27
Fri
Classes begin
Last day to make course changes (add/drop period)
Last day to register for independent/directed study projects
Last day for course withdrawals
Christmas Break – no classes
New Year’s Day
Last day of Winterim Term
Final grades due by 10:00AM for Winterim Term (16W )
SPRING SEMESTER (TERM 162)
Dec 10
Thur
Deadline for final arrangements with Student Financial Services
Jan 15
Sun
Students return
Jan 16
Mon
Classes begin
Jan 19
Thur
Deadline for removal of "I" grades & petition for grade changes for Fall Term (161)
Jan 20
Fri
Last day to make course changes (add/drop period)
Last day to register for independent/directed study projects for Spring
Mar 10
Fri
End of mid-term period. Spring break begins after last class
Mar 14
Tue
Mid-term grades due by 10:00 AM
Mar 20 Mon
Classes resume; 2nd 8 week session begins
Apr 5
Wed
Last day for declaration of pass/not pass option for eligible courses
Last day for course withdrawals
Apr 10
Mon
Registration opens for Summer I Term (163) and Fall Term (171)
Apr 14
Fri
Good Friday - no classes
Apr 17
Mon
Easter Monday - no classes
May 8
Mon
Exam week begins
May 11
Thur
Exam week ends
Last day of Spring Term (162)
May 2 Fri
Graduating student grades due by 8:00 AM
May 3 Sat
Commencement
May 16
Tue
Final grades for underclassmen due by 10:00 AM
May 19
Fri
Final grades and degree audits available online by this date
Jun 14
Thur
Deadline for removal of "I" grades & petition for grade changes for Spring Term (162)
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SUMMER I SESSION (TERM 163)
May 22 Mon
Enrollment & registration in Registrar's Office
May 22 Mon
Classes begin (5 week session & 8 week session)
May 24 Wed
Final day to enroll & register for Summer I term (163)
May 24
Wed
Last day to make course changes (add/drop period)
May 29
Mon
Memorial Day - no classes
Jun 1
Thur
Last day for course withdrawals (5 week session)
Jun 8
Thur
Last day for course withdrawals (8 week session)
Jun 23
Fri
Last day of Summer I -5 week session
Jul 4
Tue
Independence Day Observance - no classes
Jul 14
Fri
Last day of Summer I- 8 week session
Jul 18
Tue
Final grades due by 10:00 AM (5 & 8 week session)
Jul 21 Fri
Final grades and degree audits available on line by this date
Aug 18 Fri
Deadline for removal of "I" grades & petition for grade change for Summer I session
(5 & 8 week session)
SUMMER II SESSION (TERM 164)
Jun 25-27 Sun-Tue
Gregorian Chant Institute / Advanced Seminar in Liturgy
Jun 27-28 Tue-Wed
Placement examinations (MAM students)
Jun 28
Wed
Check-in and registration; new student orientation / Classes begin
Jul 5
Wed
Last day to make course changes (add/drop)
Jul 7
Fri
Last day for course withdrawals for Summer II term
Jul 28
Fri
Last day of Summer II session
Jul 28
Fri
Summer commencement
Aug 1
Tue
Final grades due by 10:00 AM
Sept 1
Fri
Deadline for removal of “I” grades and petition for grade changes for Summer II session
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MISSION STATEMENT
Saint Joseph’s College (Indiana), a primarily undergraduate Catholic college, founded and
sponsored by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, pledges itself to a tradition of excellence
and to a liberal education that is a united endeavor of intelligence and faith. The College places
exceptional emphasis on the education of the whole person. Its nationally known Core
Curriculum complements up-to-date career preparation in the major. These academic programs
enrich and are enriched by programs of spiritual development, residence education, and
athletics.
The College serves a diverse student body composed of men and women of all races, creeds,
and socio-economic backgrounds who can thrive academically, spiritually, and socially in this
inclusive community.
To fulfill this Mission, the College pledges:
1) To form graduates who are competent professionals, capable of assuming leadership
roles in the world, who will embody Gospel values in their personal lives and professional
careers.
2) To conduct the Core Curriculum and, through it, all College programs within the
conceptual framework and value commitments of “Christian Humanism” that stem from
our Judeo-Christian and Graeco-Roman traditions and from our Vatican II inspiration.
3) To give witness in a special way, in all aspects of campus life, academically and
existentially, to the Christian Humanist values of justice and love and its commitment to
human solidarity and interdependence on national and global levels.
4) To add to the emphasis to educate the whole student—intellectually, physically, socially,
and spiritually—an abiding concern to provide personalized and individualized care.
5) To steward all the resources of the College in truth, in loving justice, and with concern for
the needs of the individual.
6) To extend personal and professional services as Church and public needs may require.
Statement on the Inherent Dignity of All People
Saint Joseph's College pledges to form graduates who embody Gospel values. At the core of
Jesus' ministry is the recognition of the inherent dignity of the individual. Our Catholic faith and
more specifically the charism of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, calls upon all individuals
and institutions to respect the dignity of each person. This dignity is grounded in the fact that we
are made in the image and likeness of God. The College is committed to embracing all people
with equal love and compassion. The College is also committed to ensuring that the inherent
dignity of all members of the College community is respected without regard to the person's
gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, physical disability,
or mental disability.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES
Academic Honesty
Saint Joseph's College exists for the pursuit of truth and knowledge. In that pursuit, all members
of the community students, faculty, staff and administrators remain committed to honesty in all
personal and professional activity related to the mission of the institution. Personal and
communal integrity are fundamental in Catholic education. To that end, students at the College
are obligated to understand the central role of honesty in its relation to academic coursework,
interaction with their fellow students, relationships with faculty and association with the
administrative staff of the College.
Students are expected to be truthful in all academic relationships on campus; in all courses,
each student has the responsibility to submit work that is uniquely the student's own. Cheating,
plagiarism, willful violation of personal or collegiate computer security, misrepresentation of
rightful ownership of academic property, falsification of data, theft or mutilation of library or
reserved materials, and unauthorized or misrepresented copying of print/media information or
copyrighted computer programs of any kind are expressly forbidden at the College. The use of
commercial term-paper companies or preexisting files of term papers to produce assigned class
work is considered a violation of the Academic Honesty Policy. Outside of formal coursework,
students are also expected to maintain honest and ethical behavior. The misuse of SJC
identification cards or the mistreatment or alteration of academic records (including grade
reports and transcripts) are violations of the Academic Honesty Policy.
It is the special responsibility of the Vice President for Academic Affairs to insure compliance to
and promulgation of the Academic Honesty Policy. In addition to the publication of this policy in
the College Catalog, all faculty are required to review the policy at the beginning of each
semester with all classes of the College. It is the individual faculty member's responsibility to
assure that all students are aware of the written version of the Academic Honesty Policy and to
support its enforcement. It is the individual student's responsibility to know and follow this
policy. Ignorance of the Policy by any member of the community is not an excuse for
noncompliance.
Grading
Students earn one of the following letter grades for each enrolled course:
Grade
Quality Points
Grade
A
4.000
W (Withdrawal)
A3.670
I (Incomplete)
B+
3.330
Z (Non-credit /Audit)
B
3.000
N (Not pass - no credit)
B2.670
P (Pass)
C+
2.330
C
2.000
C1.670
F
0.000
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Graduate students must maintain a 3.000 cumulative GPA through the course of their program.
Should a student’s GPA falls below a 3.000, the student will be placed on academic warning and
will have one semester to raise the GPA to 3.000. Failure to do so will result in dismissal from the
program.
Course Add/Drop and Withdrawal
Students may add or drop courses in accordance with the dates published in the Academic
Calendar. Students may withdraw from a course by the deadlines indicated in the Academic
Calendar.
Transfer Credit
The College will accept transfer graduate credits from other accredited Colleges or Universities.
No more than 6 credits will be accepted in any graduate program.
Appeals
A student who wishes to appeal a grade from a course or file a complaint regarding academic
matters should present the complaint to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The VPAA will
render a decision on the matter. If the matter is not resolved with the VPAA, the student may
request a hearing with the Graduate Council.
Degree Completion Requirements
It is expected that graduate students will normally complete their degree within seven years
after matriculation into the College. Exceptions must receive the approval of the graduate
program director and may entail repeating some prior coursework.
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FINANCIAL POLICIES
Tuition and Fees (tuition and fees subject to change)
Application fee (no fee if online application is completed)
Master of Arts – Church Music or Pastoral Liturgy
Applied Music Fee
Activity Fee (Church Music/Pastoral Liturgy)
Chicago Series in Liturgical Music
Chicago Series Audit fee
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science -- Forensics & Entomology
Summer Professional Development courses
Audit one credit class (two days)
Audit the entire week’s course
Graduation fee
Audit fee
Room & Board (please see undergraduate Catalog)
$ 25.00
$ 2,275.00/ 6-7 crs
$ 150.00/cr
$ 35.00
$ 325.00/cr
$ 195.00/cr
$ 465.00/cr
$ 765.00/cr
$ 765.00/cr
$ 385.00/cr
$ 550.00
$ 100.00
$ 50.00/cr
Institutional Refund Policy –Fall & Spring Semesters
(1) Through the first calendar week of the semester..................................90%
(2) Within the second calendar week of the semester...............................75%
(3) Within the third calendar week of the semester...................................50%
(4) Within the fourth calendar week of the semester................................25%
(5) After the fourth calendar week of the semester...................................None
The above schedule applies to tuition, mandatory fees and room and board rates for students
voluntarily withdrawing from the College. All financial aid that does not have a mandated refund
will also be adjusted based on the above percentages. Currently, this applies to all institutional
aid that a student receives
Students who attend summer session, or an eight-week session during the Fall or Spring term
and withdraw during the term will receive a pro-rated refund of tuition, room and board. The
refund will mirror the refund policy for the semester based terms, but will be pro-rated for the 5or 8-week period of enrollment.
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RENSSELAER PROGRAM OF CHURCH MUSIC AND LITURGY
MASTER OF ARTS in MUSIC – concentration in CHURCH MUSIC AND LITURGY
Admission Requirements
 Completed application form
 $25 application fee
 Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university and official
transcript.
 Cumulative GPA of 2.500 in undergraduate work.
 Successful completion of placement examinations.
 One to two-page statement of professional goals and what student wishes to gain from
the program.
 Two letters of Recommendation
Proficiency examinations are required in music theory, history, keyboard (piano or organ),
keyboard harmony, voice and conducting. The student must demonstrate additional proficiencies
in the chosen area of emphasis. If an examination is failed, the student must retake the
examination at a later time, or, in the areas of theory or history, a student may elect to enroll in
an undergraduate level integration course.
Students take the examinations at the beginning of the summer session in which they initiate
work toward the MAM degree. The examinations are conducted on the two days prior to the
opening of the summer session. All examinations must be passed before a student will be
allowed to begin her/his third summer of classes. Graduate work in a particular area of study
may not be initiated until the student has passed the placement examination in that area.
GRADUATION PROJECTS
Graduate Research Paper
The graduate research paper is an in-depth study of a topic in the area of church music or
liturgy. It is often related to the material of the graduate service recital. The paper should be 30
to 50 pages in length. The student prepares the paper proposal and the paper itself with the
assistance of a faculty advisor. The Graduate Research Paper Guidelines are to be carefully
followed.
Service Recital
The service recital is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their skill in integrating
liturgical and musical elements into a unified worship experience. The service recital must
include significant elements of both liturgy and music and result in an aesthetic and clearly
articulated expression of genuine worship. The musical elements must reflect the particular
emphasis.
The student designs and coordinates the service with the help of faculty advisors, one for
music and another for liturgy. In actual celebration of the service, the student is to take a
significant performing role that demonstrates competence in her/his chosen emphasis. Sound
liturgical principles are to be demonstrated. This includes active participation of the entire
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assembly, well prepared liturgical ministers, and theologically secure texts. The length of the
service is to be at least 30 minutes, but not more than 60 minutes. The Graduate Service Recital
Guidelines are to be carefully followed. A video recording of the service recital and copies of the
worship aid and final script are to be submitted to the Program Director.
Students choose one emphasis in this degree program: organ, voice, composition, piano,
ensemble music (flute or guitar), or conducting. Students may choose to do multiple emphases in
this degree, but this usually extends the course work beyond four summers of study.
Program of Studies
All Emphases (17 credits)
502 Ritual and Symbol
503 Liturgical Music
504 Introduction to Sacraments
505 The Practicalities of Lay Presiding and Preaching
511 The Praying and Believing Church
513 Liturgical Planning and Celebration
Liturgy Electives
617 Contrapuntal Analysis and Arranging
647 Principles of Leading the Assembly’s Song
680 Graduate Service Recital
681 Graduate Research Paper
1 credit
1 credit
1 credit
1 credit
2 credits
2 credits
4 credits
2 credits
1 credit
1 credit
1 credit
Organ Emphasis (additional 13 credits; 30 credits total)
One course in conducting or Gregorian paleography
631 Organ Literature and Registration I (beginning to 1750)
632 Organ Literature and Registration II (1750 to the present)
633 Organ Structure and History
636 Coordinating Ensembles from the Keyboard
641 Organ
642 Voice
2 credits
2 credits
2 credits
1 credit
1 credit
4 credits
1 credit
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Voice Emphasis (additional 13 credits; 30 credits total)
612 Survey of Sacred Choral Music
621 Gregorian Chant: Interpretation and Chironomy
One course in conducting
634 Hymnody and Psalmody
642 Voice
653 Vocal Pedagogy I
654 Vocal Pedagogy II
2 credits
2 credits
2 credits
1 credit
4 credits
1 credit
1 credit
Composition Emphasis (additional 13 credits; 30 credits total)
611 Sixteenth-Century Counterpoint
613 Twentieth-century Techniques
623 Score Preparation and Conducting II
634 Hymnody and Psalmody
614 Composition I
615 Composition II
616 Composition III
2 credits
2 credits
2 credits
1 credit
2 credits
2 credits
2 credits
Conducting Emphasis (additional 13 credits; 30 credits total)
612 Survey of Sacred Choral Music
621 Gregorian Chant: Interpretation and Chironomy
622 Score Preparation and Conducting I
623 Score Preparation and Conducting II
624 Score Preparation and Conducting III
634 Hymnody and Psalmody
642 Voice
2 credits
2 credits
2 credits
2 credits
2 credits
1 credit
2 credits
Ensemble Music Emphasis (additional 13 credits; 30 credits total)
One course in conducting or Gregorian Chant
2 credits
612 Survey of Sacred Choral Music
2 credits
618 Survey of Sacred Instrumental Music
2 credits
634 Hymnody and Psalmody
1 credit
641 Organ, 642 Voice, or 643 Piano
1 credit
642 Voice
1 credit
646 Ensemble Instrument (A-Guitar, B-Flute)
4 credits
Piano Emphasis (additional 13 credits; 30 credits total)
One course in conducting or Gregorian
612 Survey of Sacred Choral Music
634 Hymnody and Psalmody
636 Coordinating Ensembles from the Keyboard
641 Organ or 642 Voice
643 Piano
652 Piano Repertoire & Improvisation Liturgical Musician
2 credits
2 credits
1 credit
1 credit
1 credit
4 credits
2 credits
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MASTER OF ARTS IN PASTORAL LITURGY AND MUSIC
Admission Requirements
 Completed application form
 $25 application fee
 Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university and copy of official
transcript.
 Cumulative GPA of 2.500 in undergraduate work.
 Keyboard ability to accompany service music and hymns.
 One to two-page statement of professional goals and what the student wishes to gain
from the program.
 Two letters of recommendation
GRADUATION PROJECTS
Graduate Research Paper (see description on page 11)
Ritual Presentation
The student will organize a liturgical celebration based on a rite or devotion of the
Catholic Church, a celebration related to a season or feast, or another celebration from within the
student’s Christian worship tradition. This presentation will demonstrate sound liturgical
principles, creativity in composing prayers, environment, and other elements of the celebration,
and organizational skills in recruiting people for liturgical roles. The student is to have a visible
leadership role in the presentation, with music being an integral part; however, leadership is not
required in the musical portion. The length of the service is to be at least 30 minutes, but not
more than 60 minutes. The Graduate Ritual Presentation Guidelines are to be carefully followed.
A video recording of the service recital and copies of the worship aid and final script are to be
submitted to the Program Director.
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Program of Studies
Liturgy Requirements (21 credits)
502 Ritual and Symbol
503 Liturgical Music
504 Introduction to Sacraments
505 The Practicalities of Lay Presiding and Preaching
511 The Praying and Believing Church
513 Liturgical Planning and Celebration
517 Rites of Christian Initiation
521 Eucharist in the Christian Tradition
522 Celebrating Sacred Time
523 Topics in Liturgical History
Liturgy Electives
681 Graduate Research Paper
1 credit
1 credit
1 credit
1 credit
2 credits
2 credits
2 credits
2 credits
2 credits
2 credits
4 credits
1 credit
Music Requirements (9 credits)
601 Aspects of Musical Interpretation
621 Gregorian Chant: Interpretation and Chironomy
One course in conducting
634 Hymnody and Psalmody
647 Principles of Leading the Assembly’s Song
682 Ritual Presentation
2 credits
2 credits
2 credits
1 credit
1 credit
1 credit
DIPLOMA IN PASTORAL LITURGY (18 credits)
The diploma is designed for the person who wishes to deepen their knowledge and expertise in
liturgy. The diploma does not lead to a formal degree, but courses taken may be later applied
towards the M.A. degree.
502 Ritual and Symbol
503 Liturgical Music
511 The Praying and Believing Church: Liturgy and Theology
513 Liturgical Planning and Celebration
522 Celebrating Sacred Time
Electives in Liturgy (4 may be in music)
Residence Requirement (14 credits)
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2 credits
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10 credits
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Review Courses in Music in preparation for Graduate Study
010. Synthesis of Music History I (to 1700)
1 credit
011. Synthesis of Music History II (1700-1900)
1 credit
012. Synthesis of Music History III (20th Century)
1 credit
014. Theory Integration
1 credit
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029. Composition Integration
1 credit
A general review of appropriate structural, notational, melodic, harmonic, and polyphonic
compositional techniques in preparation for graduate level work.
030. Keyboard Harmony Integration
1 credit
A general review of keyboard harmony technique of the common practice period in
preparation for graduate level work.
031. Eighteenth Century Counterpoint Integration
1 credit
A general review of 18th century contrapuntal technique in preparation for graduate level
work.
Graduate Courses in Liturgy
502. Ritual and Symbol
1 credit
This three-day intensive provides an introduction to the symbolic and ritual nature of
liturgy. The course will focus on the symbol systems used in worship, including, time, music,
language, movement, gesture and posture.
503. Liturgical Music
1 credit
This three-day intensive focuses on the power of music and the musical nature of liturgy
as developed in the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, Musicam Sacram, Sing to the Lord:
Music in Divine Worship, and other liturgical documents. Principles for reading and interpreting
liturgical documents also will be covered.
504. Introduction to Sacraments
1 credit
This three-day intensive invites the student to examine the sacraments in the context of
sacramentality. Using sacramentality as a foundational worldview, the course studies the
sacraments as based on the most fundamental experiences of human life.
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505. The Practicalities of Lay Presiding and Preaching
1 credit
This three-day intensive focuses the crucial role of the presider in fostering effective
worship. The course will address the proper attitude, style, and bearing of presiders at
celebrations of the Liturgy of the Hours, Vigil and Committal services, devotions, and other prayer
services. Application of these principles to other liturgical ministries also will be considered.
Familiarity with the liturgical books, choosing appropriate options, aspects of good liturgical
preaching and writing original prayer texts will be covered as well.
511. The Praying and Believing Church: Liturgy and Theology
2 credits
This course will introduce students to fundamental issues in theology and ecclesiology
through an examination of the Vatican II Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum
Concilium). Selected texts from the Church’s liturgical books and from its repertory of liturgical
music will be examined from the viewpoint of various theological disciplines.
512. Liturgical Thinking and Practice (variable content)
2 credits
513. Liturgical Planning and Celebration
2 credits
This course focuses on the choices and preparation necessary for effective liturgical
celebration through a thorough grounding in the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, the
Introduction the Lectionary for Mass, The General Norms for the Liturgical Year and Calendar,
and related liturgical documents. Topics to be covered include: planning for liturgical seasons and
Sunday Eucharist, developing a well-rounded repertory, adapting liturgy for celebrations with
children, planning liturgy in multi-cultural communities. Structures for liturgical planning and the
training liturgical ministers will also be covered.
517. Rites of Christian Initiation
2 credits
Initiation into the Church, a practice among the early Christians, will be studied in its
restored and revised version. The student will examine the process of discerning and ritualizing
the stages of conversion in the context of the support, prayer, and witness of the entire faith
community—a process which leads through the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation to the
celebration of the Eucharist in the Easter Vigil. Anthropological, historical, theological and
liturgical considerations will be included. Pastoral application will be stressed.
521. The Eucharist in Christian Tradition
2 credits
A study of the Eucharist as the central sacrament in the Church, considered in its biblical,
historical and theological dimensions. This will be accomplished by analysis of ritual elements in
their Jewish roots, as well as in scripture and patristic writings, followed by a survey of the history
of the celebration of the sacrament and the development of Eucharistic theology up to the
present.
522. Celebrating Sacred Time
2 credits
Students examine the way that Christians mark the passing of time and the
commemoration of feasts and seasons. Central to this course is the understanding of the history,
theology and pastoral practice of the Liturgical Year and the Divine Office. Participants study
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official Church documents, historical and theological classics as well as the liturgical texts that
celebrate sacred time.
523. Topics in Liturgical History
2 credits
The study of liturgical history offers students an important perspective from which to
understand and evaluate liturgical celebrations and their meanings in contemporary pastoral
settings. This course is designed to offer students an array of topics both historical and
theological. The student will learn to read liturgical texts with a historically critical eye for the
sake of a richer liturgical practice.
524. Worship and Music in a Multicultural Church
2 credits
Worship assemblies today frequently are multicultural in make-up. This course explores
the inculturation of the Church’s worship, with special attention to principles for the planning and
celebration of effective multicultural worship.
525. Liturgy, Music and Popular Devotions
2 credits
The Second Vatican Council affirmed that “popular devotions…are to be highly
recommended” while acknowledging that “the liturgy by its very nature is far superior to any of
them” (SC 13). This seminar examines the nature of popular religiosity, while exploring ways that
devotions can harmonize with and support the liturgical life of the parish. The 2001 Directory on
Popular Piety and the Liturgy: Principles and Guidelines and other ecclesial documents will be
consulted.
526. Holy Week and the Paschal Triduum
2 credits
The Easter Triduum of the passion and resurrection of Christ is the high point of the entire
liturgical year. This course explores the history and theology of Holy Week, with special attention
to the planning and celebration of the Church’s three-day Easter feast.
527. Liturgy, Catechesis and Social Justice
2 credits
This course examines the formative and prophetic role of liturgical celebration in light of the
RCIA-inspired model of adult formation promoted in the General Directory for Catechesis. The
liturgy’s integral role of ongoing “whole community catechesis,” sacramental preparation, and
the Church’s mission of social justice will be explored in some depth. Students will be introduced
to a mystagogical reflection as a way of opening up the riches and challenges inherent in liturgical
celebration.
528. Seminar in Church Music History
2 credits
This course provides an in-depth look at the history and practice of music in Christian worship
during a particular period of the church’s history. Lessons learned from the particular period will
be considered in light of contemporary issues in church music.
560. Seminar (variable content)
682. Ritual Presentation
1-3 credits
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Graduate Courses in Church Music
501. Summer Chorus
1 credit
The summer chorus offers an opportunity to train under a master conductor and
participate in the singing of sacred masterworks. The chorus meets three times a week and
presents an annual concert. Full-time students are required to participate. Credit is optional. The
grade will be PASS/NOT-PASS.
Theory and Composition
601. Aspects of Musical Interpretation
2 credits
Development and refinement of basic musical skills in harmonic analysis, form, voice
leading, and simple arrangement to facilitate leadership in parish music ministry. Course will be
flexible in content to address the particular needs of the students enrolled. (MUS 617 may be
substituted for this course if the student passes the Music Theory Placement examination)
611. Sixteenth-Century Counterpoint
2 credits
Understanding and appreciation of 16th century contrapuntal style are fostered through
performance and analysis of vocal polyphony of the period. Exercises using polyphonic modes are
written in open score up to four voices. Prerequisite: Passing of the graduate placement
examination in theory.
613. Twentieth-Century Techniques
2 credits
A practical survey of selected 20th century compositional techniques, using both nontraditional materials and procedures, and traditional materials and procedures in non-traditional
ways. Prerequisite: MUS 226 (Theory IV) or its equivalent.
614. Composition I
1 or 2 credits
Compositions for any of the following: vocal solo; keyboard solo; vocal ensembles with
keyboard accompaniment and/or instrumental descants. Prerequisites: MUS 226 (Theory IV) and
MUS 442 (Advanced Undergraduate Composition) or their equivalents.
615. Composition II
1 or 2 credits
Continuation of Music 614 with attention to composing for instruments. Prerequisite:
MUS 614.
616. Composition III
1 or 2 credits
Composition of works for vocal and/or instrumental combinations. Prerequisites: MUS
614, 615.
617. Contrapuntal Analysis and Arranging
2 credits
Starting from an analysis of Bach’s fugal writing, this course will develop skills in arranging
music including: orchestration of music for different pastoral ensembles and creating vocal and
instrumental descants. Prerequisite: Passing the graduate placement examination in music
theory.
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Conducting
621. Gregorian Chant: Interpretation and Chironomy
2 credits
A study of the basic elements of Gregorian Chant and of interpretation and Chironomy
(conducting) in the light of paleographic evidence.
622. Score Preparation and Conducting: I
2 credits
Review of conducting patterns and techniques. Study and conducting of selected
Renaissance and Baroque sacred masterworks. The course will include analysis, preparation of
conducting scores, and consideration of performance practices. Prerequisite: Passing of graduate
placement examination in conducting.
623. Score Preparation and Conducting: II
2 credits
Review of conducting patterns and techniques. Study and conducting of selected 20th
century sacred masterworks. The course will include analysis, preparation of conducting scores,
and consideration of performance practices. Prerequisite: Passing of graduate placement
examination in conducting.
624. Score Preparation and Conducting: III
2 credits
Review of conducting patterns and techniques. Study and conducting of selected classical
and romantic sacred masterworks. The course will include analysis, preparation of conducting
scores, and consideration of performance practices. Prerequisite: Passing of graduate placement
examination in conducting.
History and Literature
612. Survey of Sacred Choral Music
2 credits
An historical study of stylistic and formal development in, and musical, textual, and
liturgical analysis and evaluation of sacred vocal music, including the following forms: mass,
motet, vespers, hymns, antiphon, psalm, response, sequence, cantata, passion, and oratorio.
618. Survey of Sacred Instrumental Music
1 credit
A survey of solo and instrumental music for all groupings from earliest times to present
that is appropriate for liturgical use. Evaluation of instrumental supplemental volumes of current
Catholic and other hymnals will also be included.
631. Organ Literature and Registration I
2 credits
A study of organ literature and the instruments for which it was written, from the earliest
times through the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Authentic registration practices are included.
Literature will be evaluated for appropriateness and usability in contemporary liturgical contexts.
632. Organ Literature and Registration II
2 credits
A study of organ literature and the instruments for which it was written, from the Classical
period to the present. Authentic registration practices are included. Literature will be evaluated
for appropriateness and usability in contemporary liturgical contexts.
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633. Organ Structure and History
1 credit
A study of the history and of the mechanical aspects of the organ. Guidelines for choosing
and designing an instrument for the parish church will also be included.
634. Hymnody and Psalmody
1 credit A
study of the history and literature of hymnody and metrical psalmody, with a view to
incorporating the knowledge acquired into the student's ministry to a singing church. Special
attention is focused on style, historical development, poetic meters, indices, choral
arrangements, and liturgical appropriateness.
636. Coordinating Ensembles from the Keyboard
1 credit
Issues in leading choirs and various ensembles from the keyboard will be discussed, and
techniques will be developed in coordinating music from the keyboard. Console conducting,
score preparation, rehearsal techniques, and placement of ensembles will be explored.
652. Piano Repertoire and Improvisation for the Liturgical Musician
2 credits
The literature for the piano from earliest times to present will be considered with a view to
usability for liturgy. Special emphasis will be placed on recent publications by Christian
publishers (including Catholic publishers). Improvisational and elaborational skills for liturgical
use will also be explored.
653. Vocal Pedagogy I
1 credit
A study of the physiology of the human voice and its role in vocal production, with a view
to teaching vocal production, and diagnosing and addressing particular vocal issues, such as the
changing voice.
654. Vocal Pedagogy II
1 credit
A continuation of section MUS 653, focusing on different vocal methodologies of vocal
development and development of vocal repertoire.
Applied Music
641. Organ
642. Voice
643. Piano
645. Performance Recital
646A. Ensemble Instrument: Guitar
646B. Ensemble Instrument: Flute
1 credit
1 credit
1 credit
Variable credit
1 credit
1 credit
647. Principles of Leading the Assembly’s Song
1 credit
Exploration of the roles of music ministry in bringing the song of the worshipping
assembly to life by serving as musical “minister of Presence,” in facilitating the people’s prayer in
song. It will include: a brief study of the Liturgical Documents on specific musical ministries, an
exploration of the role of the Cantor, and practical aspects of the use of organ/piano in service
playing. Group projects will focus on developing cantor skills and service playing techniques.
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655. Independent Study
660. Seminar (variable content)
680. Graduate Service Recital
681. Graduate Research Paper
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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Saint Joseph's College enhances the
community's commitment to educating the whole person. In a curriculum that is built on the
integration of ethics, social responsibility and justice, students are taught that they can attend to
profits, while still considering the effect of decisions on others, and on the planet. This program
design assures that students and faculty discuss the impacts of decisions on people, profits, and
the planet. Particular attention is paid to those individuals at the bottom of the economic
pyramid.
Admission Requirements
• Completed application form.
• $25 application fee
• A bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university and copy of
official transcript.
• A cumulative grade point average of 2.500 in undergraduate work.
• Two professional letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose of pursuing the MBA degree
• Completion of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a score of 400 or
more. The GMAT is not required for individuals whose undergraduate grade point average
exceeds 3.500, or for individuals who have already earned a Master’s degree.
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Admission decisions are based on obtaining a minimum score of 1000 using the following
formula: 200 x undergraduate GPA + GMAT. Individuals who do not meet this standard may
request an additional review of their application packet; any such review may include a personal
interview with the program director.
Features of the Program
• Students can complete the program in one year if they attend classes full-time.
• Courses are taught in a concentrated, eight-week format.
• The program is built on the integration of ethics, social responsibility and justice.
• It includes a practical component which gives all students the opportunity to reflect on
real-world experience through work or through a required internship.
• The optional study tour as part of MBA 670: Global Environments of Business, permits
students to experience first-hand how business decision-making may differ in other parts
of the world as well as the impact of culture on those decisions.
• The program is grounded in sound management principles.
Prerequisite Courses
Normally students who obtained an undergraduate degree in business administration or
accounting will not be required to complete any preparatory courses. The program does,
however, presume prior knowledge in a number of different areas that one usually covers in an
undergraduate business program. Candidates who do not have this previous knowledge may be
required to satisfy one or more of these prerequisites.
Students are not required to complete all prerequisite courses before enrolling in MBA
courses. However, the prerequisite requirement must be completed before beginning the
corresponding graduate course. Students may satisfy these prerequisites by satisfactorily
completing the course listed or their equivalent at another accredited institution, online course
with a grade of at least 80 (on a 100 point scale) or achieve credit by examination. It is
recommended that individuals who desire to take the prerequisite courses at another institution,
in an online format, or as credit by examination discuss course equivalents with the program
director prior to enrolling in those courses to assure that the material covered is similar to that in
the prerequisites listed and that the substitution is acceptable.
Prerequisite Courses
ACC 101 Financial Accounting
ACC 102 Managerial Accounting
ECN 200 Principles: Markets and Prices
ECN 201 Principles: Money and Income
ECN 210 Statistics for Business and Economics
FIN 210 Principles of Finance
MGT 101 Principles of Management
MKT 102 Principles of Marketing
Prerequisite for
MBA 630, MBA 635
MBA 630, MBA 635
MBA 660
MBA 660
MBA 610
MBA 635
MBA 620, MBA 690
MBA 640
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Program of Study (36 credits)
MBA 601 Professional Experience
MBA 605 Business Ethics, Social Responsibility and Justice
MBA 610 Decision Tools for Managers
MBA 615 Applied Project Management
MBA 620 Managing through People
MBA 630 Managerial Accounting
MBA 635 Managerial Finance
MBA 640 Marketing Strategy
MBA 650 Managing Innovation and Change
MBA 660 Managerial Economics
MBA 670 Global Environments of Business
MBA 690 Strategic Management
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3 credits
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3 credits
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3 credits
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Program Delivery
The MBA curriculum is designed to be taught in concentrated eight-week sessions.
Students will normally enroll in one or two courses per session with two sessions per semester.
This concentrated format permits students to focus more directly on one or two subjects at a
time rather than spreading their attention over more subject areas. Courses meet in the
evenings or on Saturday to accommodate working professionals
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
601. Professional Experience
2 credits
This course is designed to allow those that do not have significant work experience to reflect
on an internship experience. Those students with professional experience, or who are currently
employed, will be able to reflect on their professional experience and bridge the gaps between
their professional and educational experiences. The focus will be to use these experiences to
reflect on the values of ethics, social responsibility and justice reinforced throughout the MBA
program.
605. Business Ethics, Social Responsibility and Justice
3 credits
This course introduces concepts of business ethics, social responsibility and justice. It requires
students to consider the impacts of business decisions on justice, on social responsibility and a
commitment to sustainable business practices. The course asks students to identify and analyze
various ethical issues in business decision making. Particular attention is paid to the impacts of
decisions on individuals at the bottom of the economic pyramid, to how ethical decision making
might differ in different cultures and to how these decisions will impact people, profits and the
plant, both today and in the future.
610. Decision Tools for Managers
3 credits
This course introduces a number of useful statistical and management science methods which
have found wide application in business. Topics covered include both descriptive and inferential
statistics, decision theory, optimization techniques and simulation. Business applications and
extensive use of microcomputer statistical software, including spreadsheets, are an integral part
of the course.
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615. Applied Project Management
3 credits
This course examines the role of project management in the firm with particular attention
given to better use and control of the firm’s resources. Various techniques to manage resources,
time and money to achieve specific end objectives are explored. The tools currently available to
project managers are discussed throughout this course. Cases are used extensively to illustrate
the various topics covered in this course. Prerequisite: MBA 610 or equivalent.
620. Managing Through People
4 credits
This course focuses on enhancing the manager’s ability to communicate effectively in written
and in oral forms both within and outside of their organization, and to manage people and teams
in organizations. Topics covered include effectively communicating with different constituencies.
Traditional Human Resource functions are also covered.
630. Managerial Accounting
3 credits
The course familiarizes the student with the use of accounting theory and information used in
managerial decision planning and control. It deals with both the theory and the use of accounting
information for managerial decisions. Topics include cost analysis for budget and standards
development, costing and pricing policies activity-based costing, and planning for capital
acquisitions.
635. Managerial Finance
3 credits
The principles of financial analysis and management of a business are the foci of this course.
The effects of time and uncertainty on business decisions, especially in the selection of assets and
the raising of funds for asset purchases, are studied. Students learn how the system of financial
markets and firms allocate resources to benefit consumers and other stakeholders.
640. Marketing Strategy
3 credits
Marketing strategy examines the role of marketing decision-making in the organization and its
relationships with the overall corporation mission and strategy. Concepts and techniques
including analysis of market opportunities, design of marketing programs and environmental
scanning techniques are also explored.
650. Managing Innovation and Change
3 credits
This course explores innovation from the perspectives of various stakeholder groups and
examines a variety of leadership strategies for encouraging creativity and supporting innovation.
Specific topics include: entrepreneurial decision making, product development, process
improvement, organizational innovation and technological life cycles and issues associated with
team decision-making.
660. Managerial Economics
3 credits
This course focuses on economic analysis; efficiency and equity; production and exchange;
costs, supply and demand; markets, organizations, government, competition and international
trade. The application of economic theory to managerial decision making is emphasized
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670. Global Environments of Business
3 credits
This course teaches students how to examine the total impact of decision-making in a global
environment. Discussion focuses on economic, political, cultural and ethical issues within the
context of the firm’s obligations to profits, people and the planet (sustainability).
690. Strategic Management
3 credits
MBA 690 introduces the student to methodologies for examining strategic issues for
organizations. The course draws on all of the different areas covered both in the MBA curriculum
and in the student’s work experience. This case-based course provides a capstone experience in
which students will develop, present, and defend their own strategic solutions for a real
company.
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MASTER OF SCIENCE (FORENSIC SCIENCE or FORENSIC ENTOMOLOGY)
Admissions requirements
 Completed Application Form
 $25 application fee
 A minimum GRE score at the 60th percentile for each subtest (verbal, quantitative, and
analytical writing). Students with exceptional recommendations and/or experience may
be considered in light of low test scores.
 A minimum TOEFL score at the Intermediate or Fair level for each skill test - only required
for individuals whose native language is not English.
 Bachelor’s degree from accredited college of university
 Copy of official college transcript(s)
 Two letters of recommendation
 Letter of intent stating:
 Your career interests
 Your goals of graduate study
 The background on your interest in forensics
The Forensic Science Master’s Program is divided into three options for continuing one’s
education in the field of Forensics. A Thesis-based program incorporates a research element, the
Non-Thesis option includes additional coursework in lieu of research, but still has a limited
research portion, and the Professional Development option is tailored to students professionals
who already hold a degree and want to further their experience in a specific area(s).
All three options are designed to give the student practical, hands-on experience in their
respective fields of study. Through intensive courses based at SJC, partnering on-site at
universities and working forensic laboratories, students will learn the skills necessary to pursue a
career or strengthen their background in the field of Forensic Science, whether in a specific
discipline, or as a whole.
Courses are offered with as little as 1 credit hour (approximately 15 contact hours),
designed to be taken over a two day period. Courses that are 3-5 credits (45-60 contact hours)
are scheduled to be completed over a one to two week time period. All courses are designed to
further knowledge and experience in forensic science through site-based, hands on, concentrated
studies led by professionals with a wealth of background and leadership in their respective fields.
Some courses are held in locations unique to the traditional graduate school experience. While
most are held within 200 miles of the Saint Joseph’s College campus in Rensselaer, Indiana,
others are held at working crime labs, morgues, and partnering universities around the United
States and Toronto, Ontario. Opportunities to travel to working forensic facilities and study with
professionals in various disciplines in a condensed course structure provide the student with
greater exposure to the field than a traditional graduate program could offer.
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FORENSIC ENTOMOLOGY PROGRAM (Thesis Based)
The thesis based program will require a minimum of 40 credit hours of course work
including 10 credits of research based study. Students will choose among a variety of courses of
varying credit hours to come to the required number of credit hours for the course credits. The
research portion of the degree will consist of a set, required number of hours of research
supporting your thesis. There are a number of options available to the students through the
variety of courses being offered.
The Forensic Entomology thesis program will have specific courses identified to enhance
understanding, provide needed learning, and prepare the student to conduct analysis in cases
which have entomological evidence. These specific courses will be listed in the heading under
that option. The amount of course work required will depend on the nature of the degree the
applicant holds (entomology based degrees could qualify applicant for fewer required courses).
This plan is most appropriate for students intending on a research career in forensic
entomology. Those planning to pursue a Ph.D. in field of Forensic Entomology should opt for the
thesis-based Master’s Degree.
Thesis requirements
A candidate completes an original investigation under the supervision of a thesis
committee. This research must be suitable for publication, written in a form acceptable to the
Graduate School and defended in an oral examination. The Thesis Committee for thesis students
will include at least two faculty members from the Department of Biology and at least one faculty
from another institution. The student will select the chair of the committee, and the other two
members are chosen by the chair in consultation with the student. Additional members of the
committee may be added from inside or outside the department by agreement between the
chair and the student.
Prospectus
A MS student begins research by successfully preparing, presenting and defending a
formal prospectus for their research project to their committee. This will be completed in the
spring semester of the first year of study.
Thesis and Final Defense
The student must complete a master's thesis. The student will present the results of their
study in a defense open to students and faculty. The thesis must be presented and defended
before the Thesis Committee with not more than one negative vote in order to be recommended
for degree conferral.
Program Requirements (40 credits):
FS 501 Experimental Design
FS 511 Adult Insect Taxonomy
FS 512 Immature Insect Taxonomy
FS 520 Forensic Microclimatology
FS 528 Advanced Forensic Entomology
FS 530 Death Investigation
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
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FS 533 Insect Ecology
FS 551 Ethics and the Law
FS 552 The Expert Witness in Court
FS 698 Research for Thesis in Forensic Entomology
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3 credits
3 credits
10 credits
FORENSIC SCIENCE (Non-Thesis Program)
The non-thesis option is for those students who are interested in pursuing forensic
science but find that a non-thesis Masters fulfills their degree requirement. The program will
require a condensed research component rather than the 10 credit hour full research endeavor.
The time spent researching, composing, and defending a thesis is eliminated in exchange for
additional courses taken, including a capstone internship experience, to reach the 32 credit hour
minimum requirement. The non-thesis Master’s Degree program is desirable for those seeking a
second career and/or employment in an investigative or crime laboratory. By choosing this
option, individuals will be additionally prepared, trained, and experienced in fields associated
with employment within crime lab, investigative or educational capacities.
The guidance committee for Non-thesis students will consist of the principal graduate
adviser for the selected concentration and the graduate coordinator. The graduate adviser, in
consultation with the student, will prepare the student’s program, which must be approved by
the graduate coordinator. The student may select a third member of the guidance committee
from faculty within the Department of Biology.
Program Requirements (32 credits):
FS 501 Experimental Design
FS 530 Death Investigation
FS 551 Ethics and the Law
FS 552 The Expert Witness in Court
FS 690 Experience in Forensic Science
3 credits
5 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
Choose FS graduate electives from:
15 credits
FS 518 Forensic Entomology
FS 528 Advanced Forensic Entomology
FS 534 General Toxicology
FS 540 Fingerprinting and Finger Print Enhancement
FS 541 Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
FS 542 Shoe Prints, Tire Marks and Other Recoverable Patterns
FS 543 DNA Evidence
FS 544 Forensic Photography
FS 557/CJ357 Firearms Identification
FS 560 Elements of Firearms Science
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
This option requires no thesis, nor any specific set number of credits. A course grade of a
B or higher is necessary for accreditation. An example would be that three credit hours
(approximately 40-45 contact hours) would earn the student credits in Blood Spatter and
demonstrate that the student had intensive training at a graduate level in that field. That course
plus additional courses should demonstrate that the student has additional and special
knowledge in that discipline and could instruct others in that field at a Secondary or Higher
Education level. Should the student decide to apply for the master’s program in criminalistics or
forensic entomology, they may use credits they have already accumulated (a minimum of 12
credit hours required with a 3.0 or higher in those courses), declare their desire to continue on
for a thesis or non-thesis based master’s degree in forensic science, and then transition into the
master’s program without those credits being lost.
Additionally, some courses can be modified to be taken in 1 credit hour increments (app.
15 contact hours). This allows teachers who are required to maintain continuing education
credits the flexibility of a condensed course format. The following courses can be modified to be
taken as 1 credit hour:
Professional Designations are available for each of the following areas upon satisfactory
completion (B grade or better).
Biology courses:
FS 518 Forensic Entomology
Criminalistics courses:
FS 540 Fingerprinting and Finger Print Enhancement
FS 541 Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
FS 542 Shoe Prints, Tire Marks and Other Recoverable Patterns
FS 543 DNA Evidence
FS 544 Forensic Photography
Criminal Justice courses:
FS 551 Ethics and the Law
FS 552 The Expert Witness in Court
FS 557/CJ 357 Firearms Identification
If a student audits these professional development courses (does not receive a grade) and wishes
to apply to the graduate program the course(s) will not count toward degree requirements.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
501. Experimental Design
3 credits
This course provides the basic understanding and knowledge for the student to
implement a research project, set the statistical parameters, and then analyze the data generated
from the experiment. It will cover both parametric and non-parametric statistical analysis,
interpretation from either perspective, and use the appropriate statistical steps for the most
meaningful analysis of the data. This will be focused more on statistical design than statistical
theory.
511. Adult Insect Taxonomy
3 credits
This is an intensive one week course of study of 8 hours per day studying the primary
orders of adult insects from primitive insects through the higher orders. The course will include
terrestrial, semi-aquatic, and aquatic insects. This course is designed for those students wishing
to undertake a master’s course in Forensic Entomology but without an undergraduate
entomology degree.
512. Immature Insect Taxonomy
3 credits
This is an intensive one week course of study of 8 hours per day studies the primary
orders of immature insects from primitive insects through the higher orders. The course will
include terrestrial, semi-aquatic, and aquatic insects. This course is designed for those students
wishing to undertake a master’s course in Forensic Entomology but without an undergraduate
entomology degree.
518. Forensic Entomology (BIO 318)
3 credits
This course covers the basic principles of forensic entomology. Insect taxonomy of the
carrion insects are learned with extensive time placed on identification of the flies. Case analysis,
preparation for court, and maintaining the chain of custody are all covered in this introductory
course. Other insect taxa are covered and many case examples enhance the understanding and
perceptions of this field of forensic science.
520. Forensic Microclimatology
3 credits
A directed course in climatology focusing on the aspects of weather patterns,
environmental influences on macro and micro-elements of weather patterns, and the specific
relationships between the environment and insect growth and development. An understanding
of the concepts of temperature models which are used in entomological analysis of death scenes
will be studied intensively. Accumulated degree days and degree hours will be discussed at
length.
528. Advanced Forensic Entomology
4 credits
This is an advanced version of the undergraduate Forensic Entomology course. This
course will delve into advanced carrion insect taxonomy, cover many additional identification
keys, and increase understanding of the principles of the field. Advanced theories of solving the
entomological questions, why certain protocols and methods work, and why others don’t will be
studied and argued. Many case examples will be used to train the students on how to properly
use forensic entomology evidence for its ultimate benefit to the criminal justice system. This
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course will also prepare the student for qualifying certifications so as to be a reliable witness in
court.
530. Death Investigation
5 credits
This course is designed to give the student hands-on experiences assisting with autopsies,
death scene investigations, coroner’s/medical examiner’s inquests, and general protocols of
pathology. The course is scheduled for at least 12 full days over the semester and will provide
unique contact with a variety of cases.
533. Insect Ecology
3 credits
This course studies the interactions and relationships of insects to themselves, other
organisms, and the environment. This course can be formatted in either the semester long class
or an intensive 40 hour, one week course.
534. General Toxicology (BIO 334)
3 credits
This course provides an overview of the basic principles of toxicology. Particular emphasis
will be placed on forensic and environmental toxicology. Through this course students will
understand types, sources and effects of toxicants, test and interpretation methods and
regulation of pharmaceuticals and environmental toxicants.
540. Finger Printing and Finger Print Enhancement
1-3 credits
This intensive week long 40 contact hour course explores the science of latent fingerprint
and patent fingerprint comparisons. Many new and unique methods now available to law
enforcement for the enhancement of latent fingerprints will be learned. Fingerprint techniques
and their comparisons will be studied. The student will learn the art of fingerprint recovery from
surfaces such as wood, paper, human skin, and a number of other surfaces once thought to be
impossible for recovery.
541. Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
1-3 credits
This course is an intensive week long 40 contact hour course in the identification of blood
spatter. It will cover trajectories of blood spatter, interpretation of blood drops and sprays, and
discuss differences in arterial versus vinous origins on blood patterns. Drag pattern, droplet
development, and velocities of the originating spatter will also be studied.
542. Shoe Print, Tire Marks, and Other Recoverable Patterns
1-3 credits
In this intensive week long 40 contact hour course students will learn the science of
pattern recognition comparisons. Many new and unique methods now available to law
enforcement for the enhancement of foot wear and other items will be learned. These
techniques and their comparisons will be studied, thus making positive identification of unique
patterns.
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543. DNA Evidence
1-3 credits
Either an intensive week long 40 contact hour course or a semester long course taught
using case based evidence and examples. Theoretical concepts will open the course on how DNA
techniques are employed. The students will then move on to actual case studies of DNA solving
crimes in conjunction with other evidence to round out the forensic science team.
544. Forensic Photography
1-3 credits
This course will be an intensive week long 40 contact hour course. Photographic
techniques of the crimes scene will be studied and learned. Methods to enhance certain specific
objects or patterns will be demonstrated and the students will have the opportunity to try these
techniques themselves. Protocols for shadowing and lighting surfaces will be taught and
practiced. Conditions necessary to obtain the most detailed enhancement of the photographic
subject will be studied and practiced.
551. Ethics and the Law
3 credits
Ethics will not only be taught from a legal perspective, but will be expanded to include a
multitude of involvements such as scientific ethics (the expert witness), copyright and patent
ethics, court ethics, and ethical behavior between client and lawyer. This course will provide the
student with a varied and well versed background to guide them in the integrity needed as
scientists, expert witnesses, and those working in forensic science.
552. The Expert Witness in Court
3 credits
This course will study how the expert witness follows through their process from first
contact in the case through testifying in a court of law. Many examples of court transcripts,
depositions, and video will help instruct the student in the do’s and don’ts of the expert witness.
The students will have a taste of what it’s like to be the expert in several mock trials planned for
the course.
557. Firearms Identification (CJ 357)
3 credits
Students are taught nomenclature, firearms safety, safe handling, and legal issues of the
five major classes of small arms. Upon successful completion of the course, CJ, forensic, and
students interested in learning about firearms will be able to recognize, operate, and make safe
literally hundreds of different makes, models, and types of small arms.
560 Elements of Firearms Science
3 credits
This course provides students with the understanding necessary for the profession of
firearms examination. Included are a number of different concepts which are essential to
developing analytical and comparative skills. Students will gain knowledge of firearms literature,
vocabulary, nomenclature and tools used in firearms examination. Emphasis will also be placed
on the proper formatting of a firearms examination report. This course is designed as a precursor
to range determination, and bullet and case comparison analysis.
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565 Bullet Comparison Microscopy
3 credits
The course will be an advanced course in the use of the comparison microscope and the
study of ballistics. Comparison scope exercises using firearms cases and bullets will be taught. In
addition, tool mark comparisons will be studied. In depth understanding of ballistics, trajectories,
and the flight of the bullet will be studied. It will either be taught as an intensive 40 contact hour
course or as a semester long course.
690. Experience in Forensic Science
3 credits
This is the capstone experience of the non-thesis Forensic Science Program. This involves
a minimum of 90 contact hours working in a selected field of forensic science.
698. Research for Thesis in Forensic Entomology
1-6 credits
Students register for Thesis credits during terms when they are proposing a prospectus,
conducting research, and defending their thesis.
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ADMINISTRATION and FACULTY
Administration
Robert Pastoor, Ed.D., President
Chad Pulver, Ph.D., Vice President of Academic Affairs (Interim)
Leslie Frere, Ph.D., Vice President of Student Development
Spencer Conroy, Vice President for Business Affairs (Interim)
Gregory Roberts, Vice President Institutional Advancement and Marketing
Maureen Healey, Registrar
Program Directors
Steven Janco, Director of Church Music and Liturgy
Terra Maienbrook, Director of Master of Business Administration
Robert Brodman, Director of Master of Science Forensic Science and Entomology
Graduate Faculty
Paul A. Franco (MBA) B.A., Valparaiso University, 1987; M.A., Valparaiso University, 1989; M.S.,
Purdue University Calumet, 1996; Ph.D. Walden University, 2014.
Carol Goodbar (MBA) M.S.M., Indiana Wesleyan University; Ph.D. Warren National University.
Christine Haskell (Forensics) J.D., Valparaiso University, 2006.
Neal Haskell (Forensics) B.S., Purdue University. 1969; M.S., Purdue University 1989; Ph.D.
Purdue University, 1993.
Leon Highley (Forensics) M.S., Iowa State University (1984); Ph.D., Iowa State University (1988).
Todd Huff (MBA) B.S. Saint Joseph’s College, 2003; M.Chem., Illinois Institute of Technology,
2007; M.B.A., Indiana Wesleyan University, 2011.
Steven Janco (Liturgy/Music) M.C.M., Church Music, Concordia University, 1990; S.T.L., Pontifical
Faculty of Theology, University of St. Mary of the Lake, 1991; D. Min., Catholic Theological
Union, 2006.
Sarah Kiley (Forensics) M.S., University of Indianapolis, 2007; Ph.D. (Cand.) University of Florida.
Richard Kohr (Forensics) A.B., Indiana University, 1975; M.D., Indiana University School of
Medicine, 1979.
Curtis Ksenak (MBA) B.S., Calumet College of St. Joseph, 2006; M.B.A., Indiana Wesleyan
University, 2010; Ph.D. (Cand.), Northcentral University.
Richard McCarron (Liturgy) B.A., Loyola University – Maryland, 1990; M.A. The Catholic University
of America, 1992; Ph.D., Catholic University of America, 2000.
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Paulita McGuire (Forensics) B.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 1993; Indiana University-Purdue
University Indianapolis, 1998.
John McIntyre (Music) M.M., University of Miami, 1980; D.M.A., University of Southern
California, 1993.
Robert Monfort (Forensics) B.S. Saint Joseph’s College, 1972; M.B.A. DePaul University, 1980;
J.D., DePaul University, 1988.
Governor Mupepi (MBA) D.M.S., London South Bank University, 1983; M.B.A., Davenport
University; Ph.D., Benedictine University.
Michael Oriatti (Music) B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1993; M.M., (Vocal Performance)
Washington University, St. Louis, 1996; M.M., (Choral Conducting) University of Missouri,
2001; D.M., Indiana University, 2006.
Anne Perez (Forensics) B.S., The Ohio State University, 2007; Ph.D., West Virginia University,
2014.
Timothy Rice (Forensics) B.A. Thomas More College, 1990; M.S., Miami University, 1992; Ph.D.,
Miami University 1998.
Peter Stripupaitis (Forensics) M.S., Chicago State University, 1984.
Kris Sakelaris (MBA) B.S. Saint Joseph's College (1982); J.D. Valparaiso University (1992).
Sharon Stola, OSB (Liturgy) B.A., Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, 1970; M.A. University of
Notre Dame, 1980; D.Min., Catholic Theological Union, 1999.
Mary Jane Wagner, OSF (Liturgy and Music) B.A. Alverno College, 1964; M.M., Eastman School of
Music, 1966; M.A., Liturgical Studies, Catholic University of America, 1979.
Lecturers in the Graduate Programs
Dean Marks, (Forensics) B.S. Indiana University, 1980; Certified instructor through the Indiana
Law Enforcement Training Board.
Joseph Matvay (Forensics) B.S. University of Nevada at Las Vegas, 1979; Certified Senior Crime
Scene Analyst, Latent Print Examiner, and Bloodstain Pattern Examiner.