Ave Maria University Catalogue 2019-2020

[Pages:285]August 2019

Ave Maria University

Catalogue

2019-2020

5050 Ave Maria Blvd. Ave Maria, FL 34142 Telephone: (239) 280-2500

avemaria.edu Ave Maria University Volume XVII, Number I

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WELCOME TO AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY

As President of Ave Maria University, I welcome you to one of America's youngest and most dynamic and faithful institutions within Catholic higher education. Launched in 2003 by Domino's Pizza magnate and philanthropist Thomas S. Monaghan, AMU offers a first-rate liberal arts curriculum and over 30 challenging undergraduate majors, as well as graduate degrees in theology. In addition to vibrant programs in the humanities, sciences, and music, the University features pre-professional and professional specializations in disciplines as diverse as nursing, accounting, and biochemistry. The University's Core Curriculum numbers among the strongest in America and provides graduates with the tools they need to become critical thinkers, competent writers, and lovers of learning. Beginning in the Fall of 2018, the University also began to offer degrees, including a Master in Business Administration, through online learning.

An Ave Maria education has been a spring board for many to promising careers and vocations. Recent alumni pursuing graduate studies have been admitted to prominent law and medical schools and other graduate programs of distinction. Those seeking employment have secured favorable placements in the marketplace. A number of AMU's graduates have entered the seminary or religious life, while others have been called to married life ? often with a fellow Ave classmate! Vocational discernment is at the heart of the Ave Maria educative experience.

We believe our campus should provide an environment where young men and women can mature into responsible adults who live their faith in Jesus Christ and apply their knowledge to the challenges of the 21st century. The moral climate in our residence halls allows our students to maintain the values instilled in them by their parents, and promotes growth in the spiritual life. The hallmark of an Ave education is the movement by the student from being self-centered to other-minded. Ave has the only Mother Teresa Project in America and our students not only volunteer in the neighboring farmworker community in mentoring and Catechism programs, but they travel on missions to work with Mother Teresa's nuns in India, Uganda, Mexico, Haiti and other countries.

This academic year will be my ninth as President. It is clear that what Tom Monaghan envisioned is coming to fruition, and that the Lord is honoring His Holy Mother by blessing us with record enrollment, financial stability, and yes, beautiful, sunny Southwest Florida weather! Put simply, Ave Maria is unique, affordable, and authentically Catholic.

I hope you enjoy reading about Ave Maria University and visit our website at avemaria.edu. Visit our campus and see for yourself why Ave Maria is attracting some of the country's finest scholars, and students from 45 states and 18 countries. I wish you every success as you review these materials and invite you to seek further assistance from our well-qualified and student-friendly staff and faculty if you have any questions.

Thank you for your interest in Ave Maria University. God bless you!

With kindest regards,

H. James Towey President

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Table of Contents

Academic Calendar 2019-2020

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I. INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

9

Mission Statement, History and Catholic Identity

9

Library and Technological Learning Services

11

II. ADMISSION TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

14

III. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

21

Financial Aid

22

IV. STUDENT AFFAIRS

33

V. PHILOSOPHY OF THE CURRICULUM

44

VI. UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

47

Core Curriculum, Student Learning Goals and Outcomes, and Bachelor of Arts,

Bachelor of Science Degree, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing Requirements

47

Additional Academic Policies

52

Honors Program

65

Academic Honor Code

67

Undergraduate Majors, Minors, and Course Descriptions

73

VII. GRADUATE PROGRAMS AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

248

M.A. in Theology

251

Ph.D. in Theology

255

M.B.A. in Business Administration

267

VIII. DIRECTORIES

274

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Electronic Publication

The electronic version of this Catalogue is the official publication.

Catalogue Disclaimer

Information included in this Catalogue describes as accurately as possible the course offerings, policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements of Ave Maria University. The University reserves the right to alter or change any statement contained herein without prior notice. The provisions of this Catalogue are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the University and the student. Students are expected to know regulations and policies found in the current Academic Catalogue and Student Handbook. It is the student's responsibility to inform himself or herself of degree requirements, the school calendar, critical deadlines, and the contents of all University communications received electronically, via the U.S. Postal Service, or through one's own University mailbox.

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Academic Calendar 2019-2020

Fall Term 2019

August 29 August 31 August 29-Sept. 1 September 2 September 6 September 9 September 11 September 17 October 14 October 24-27 November 1 November 4-15 November 18 November 19-22 Nov. 28-Dec. 1 December 9 December 12 December 13 December 14-20 December 21 December 21

Thursday Saturday Thursday-Sunday Monday Friday Monday Wednesday Tuesday Monday Thursday-Sunday Friday Monday-Friday Monday Tuesday-Friday Thursday-Sunday Monday Thursday Friday Saturday-Friday Saturday Saturday

New incoming students may check-in after 9:00 a.m. Returning students may check-in after 9:00 a.m. New Undergraduate Student Orientation Academic Year Begins ? First Day of Classes Fall Formal Academic Convocation, 5:00 p.m. Last Day to Add Courses Last Day to Drop Courses Constitution Day Observed ? Classes in Session Provisional Grade Reports Due Fall Term Break ? No Classes All Saints Day ? Classes in Session Advising Period Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a "W" Registration Period Thanksgiving Break ? School Closed Immaculate Conception ? Classes in Session Last Day of Classes Examination Reading Day ? No Classes Final Examinations Grade Reports Due All students must check-out before 12:00 p.m. (noon)

Spring Term 2020

January 11 January 13 January 20 January 22 January 24 February 24 Feb. 29-March 8 March 16-27 March 25 March 30-April 3 April 8 April 9-13 April 13 April 29 April 30 May 1-7 May 4 May 8 May 8 May 9 May 10

Saturday Monday Monday Wednesday Friday Monday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Friday Wednesday Monday-Friday Wednesday Thursday-Monday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday-Thursday Monday Friday Friday Saturday Sunday

Students may check-in after 9:00 a.m. First Day of Classes Last Day to Add Courses Last Day to Drop Courses March for Life ? Classes in Session Provisional Grade Reports Due Spring Break ? No Classes Advising Period Feast of the Annunciation ? Classes in Session Registration Period Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a "W" Easter Break ? No Classes Classes resume at 5:30 p.m. on Easter Monday Last Day of Classes Examination Reading Day ? No Classes Final Examinations Final Grades for Seniors Due Grade Reports Due; Baccalaureate Mass All non-graduating students must check-out before 12:00 p.m. (noon) Commencement Graduating students must check-out by 12:00 p.m. (noon)

Summer Session I, 2020 (on campus and online)

May 11-12 May 13 May 14 May 18 June 18 June 27 June 29 June 30 July 1

Monday-Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Monday Thursday Saturday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Introductory Days First Day of Classes Last Day to Add Courses Last Day to Drop Courses Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a "W" Added Class day Last Day of Classes Final Examinations Grade Reports Due

Summer Session II, 2020 (online)

July 2 July 3 July 4 July 6 August 6 August 18 August 19 August 20 August 21

Thursday Friday Saturday Monday Thursday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

First Day of Classes Last Day to Add Courses Added Class Day Last Day to Drop Courses Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a "W" Last Day of Classes Reading Day Final Examinations Grade Reports Due

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