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[Pages:286]Published by St. Thomas University, Miami Gardens, Florida

The programs, policies, requirements and regulations published in this catalog are subject to change as circumstances may require. For the current version of the catalog please go to stu.edu.

St. Thomas University admits students of any gender, race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the University. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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CONTENTS

ACCREDITATION ..........................................................................................5 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ...................................................................................5 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE................................................................................6 VISITING THE UNIVERSITY .........................................................................7 MAP ............................................................................................................... 8 CAMPUS MAP ................................................................................................9 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ORGANIZATIONAL CHART ........................................10 ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS .........................................................11 MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................................13 ADMISSIONS ..............................................................................................14 FINANCIAL AFFAIRS...................................................................................25 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ........................................................................29 FINANCIAL AID ..........................................................................................31 GENERAL INFORMATION ...........................................................................44

University Advancement ...........................................................................44 Alumni Association...................................................................................44 Academic Resources Administration (ARA) .................................................44 Campus Ministry......................................................................................44 Student Affairs ........................................................................................45 Athletics Department ...............................................................................47 Career Services .......................................................................................51 International Student and Scholar Services.................................................52 Library ...................................................................................................53 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REGULATIONS .................................................55 Confidentiality of Records ............................................................................ 56 Transfer of Credits ...................................................................................... 64 ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT CENTER ..........................................................70 BISCAYNE COLLEGE ...................................................................................72 General Education Requirements ................................................................. 72 Honors Program .......................................................................................... 77 Department of English and Humanities......................................................... 79

English: Literature Emphasis .................................................................. 80 English: Professional Writing Emphasis .................................................... 80 Minor in American Studies....................................................................... 82 Department of History, Philosophy, and Global Studies ................................. 83 History ................................................................................................... 84 Liberal Studies........................................................................................ 86 Department of Social Sciences and Counseling ............................................. 89 Criminal Justice ...................................................................................... 89 Political Science ..................................................................................... 92 Minor in International Relations .............................................................. 94 Prelaw Program ..................................................................................... 95 Psychology ............................................................................................. 96 Minor in Sociology .................................................................................100 Certificate Programs ...................................................................................101 Criminal Justice .....................................................................................101 Homeland Security and Terrorism Control...............................................101 International Studies .............................................................................102 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS .............................................................................104

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Bachelor of Business Administration Degrees ..........................................104 Accounting .......................................................................................104 Finance ............................................................................................106 International Business.......................................................................108 Management ....................................................................................109 Sports Administration........................................................................112 Tourism and Hospitality Management ................................................115

Specializations .......................................................................................119 Bachelor of Arts Degrees .......................................................................123

Business with Concentration in Business Studies ................................123 Business with Concentration in General Business................................125 Business with Concentration in Tourism & Hospitality .........................127 Economics ........................................................................................128 Sports Administration........................................................................130 SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP STUDIES ..........................................................132 Institute for Communication, Entertainment and Media ...............................135 Communication Arts ..............................................................................135 Institute for Education................................................................................140 Elementary Education ............................................................................140 Institute for Professional Studies.................................................................144 Health Records Information Management ...............................................146 Organizational Leadership ......................................................................148 Fire and Emergency Services Management .............................................150 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, & ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT ..154 Department of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Sciences .........155 Biology .................................................................................................. 156 Chemistry.............................................................................................. 159 Minor in Computer Information Systems .................................................162 Computer Science..................................................................................163 Mathematics .......................................................................................... 165 Minor in Physics.....................................................................................168 Pre-Engineering.....................................................................................170 Pre-Nursing ...........................................................................................171 SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AND MINISTRY ..................................................175 Religious Studies ........................................................................................175 Religious Studies Online .............................................................................177 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ..........................................................................181 ADMINISTRATION .................................................................................... 272 FACULTY ...................................................................................................276 INDEX .......................................................................................................282 CALENDARS ..............................................................................................284

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ACCREDITATION

St. Thomas University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, masters, law, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of St. Thomas University.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Most Reverend Thomas G. Wenski Archbishop of Miami

Rev. Msgr. Franklyn M. Casale President

Ervin A. Gonzalez

John Dooner Chairman

Rodger D. Shay Vice-Chairman

Ray Gonzalez Joseph P. Lacher Victor H. Mendelson

Cyrus M. "Russ" Jollivette Secretary Wini Amaturo Rudy Cecchi Bob Dickinson Constance Fernandez Paul A. Garcia Gary Goldbloom

Dominick F. Miniaci Domingo R. Moreira Mario Murgado Jose Navarro Peter Prieto Stanley G. Tate Mario Trueba

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Welcome to St. Thomas University, home of Biscayne College and the schools of Law; Science, Technology and Engineering Management; Theology and Ministry; Business; and Leadership Studies. This catalog will give you a glimpse of the many exciting programs St. Thomas University's schools and college offer. For additional information please visit our website at stu.edu. Dedicated to "Developing Leaders for Life" for over 50 years, St. Thomas University looks to instill the academic, professional and social skills necessary for each of our students to become exemplary leaders in their chosen field and in their community as a whole. At St. Thomas University, our faculty of leaders has dedicated their lives to ensuring the success of each student. Since its founding in 1961, St. Thomas University has been an integral part of the fabric of Miami, growing with the city, and contributing substantially to the economic, social, and cultural development of its people. Today, with the formation of our schools and college and the opening of new science and technology and health and wellness buildings, the University is in the midst of one of the most exciting periods in its history. I look forward to meeting you and sharing ideas in this challenging new environment.

Rev. Monsignor Franklyn M. Casale President

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VISITING THE UNIVERSITY

The faculty and administration at St. Thomas University encourages you to visit campus to get a first-hand introduction. Arranging a visit is quite simple. Please call the Office of Graduate Admissions one to two weeks prior to your visit. After the date and time of your visit has been confirmed, Graduate Admissions staff will make arrangements for you to meet with a financial aid counselor as well as an admissions officer. A St. Thomas University graduate student will take you on a tour of the University. If you would like to meet with a faculty member within your academic program, we can arrange that too. Specific questions that are hard to answer via correspondence or telephone calls can be addressed directly to faculty members or admissions personnel.

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ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY LOCATION MAP

St. Thomas University Main Campus

16401 NW 37th Ave. Miami Gardens, Florida 33054-6459

305-628-6614/6770 FAX: 305-628-6591 8

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