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Graduate Catalog 2019-2020
College of Liberal Arts & Education
Introduction
Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ’s College of Liberal Arts & Education remains steadfast in its 142-year-old mission to inspire and prepare students for many possible careers, lives rich in meaning with an understanding and appreciation of diversity of thought and culture, and hearts touched and impassioned by social justice.
At the graduate level, the College offers a variety of programs and post-degree certificates to deepen knowledge and expertise, generate new knowledge, cultivate personal enrichment and contribute through leadership in their fields of study.
As part of a Catholic university, grounded in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, our programs extend beyond academics. They encourage and incorporate applied learning experiences to serve those in need, develop lifelong friendships and strengthen our community. Our small class sizes, student-faculty relationships and the academic rigor of our professional faculty, create a unique and effective learning environment within the City of Detroit. Several graduate programs are also offered completely online.
The College also provides diverse undergraduate majors, minors and certificates as well as five-year accelerated bachelor’s to master’s programs.
About the College
Contact Information
Mark Denham, Ph.D., Dean
Briggs Building, Room 120
McNichols Campus
Phone: 313-993-3250
FAX: 313-993-1266
Email: denhamma@udmercy.edu
Victoria Mantzopoulos, Ph.D., Associate Dean
Briggs Building, Room 120
McNichols Campus
Phone: 313-993-3254
FAX: 313-993-1266
Email: armstrov@udmercy.edu
College Office
College of Liberal Arts & Education
Briggs Building, Room 108
Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ
4001 W. McNichols Road
Detroit, MI 48221
Phone: 313-993-1287
FAX: 313-993-1166
Email: clae@udmercy.edu
Degrees
CLAE Policies
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
Grade Grievances
In some instances a student may believe that the final grade received in a particular course is unjustified. In such cases the student may choose to appeal the grade received. Each college or school has published written grievance procedures which must be followed. In general, students are advised to consult with the instructor concerned prior to beginning the appeals process. All appeals should be filed in a timely manner, within 30 days after the final grade is issued. Click here for a copy the Academic Policy, Procedure, and Petition.
The process includes moving the grievance through various stages including through the instructor, chairperson, a college committee composed of faculty and students, and then the dean. The decision of the dean is final. All grade appeals must be finalized before a degree can be conferred. Appeals to the vice president for Academic Affairs will be considered only on procedural grounds.
Residence
Residence requirement for a master's program requiring 30 credits:
a minimum of 21 semester hours of credit must be completed at Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ.
The residence requirement for a master's program requiring more than 30 credits:
a minimum of 24 semester hours of credit must be completed at Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ.
The residence requirement for a specialist program or graduate certificate:
at least two-thirds of the required credits must be completed at Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ;
the doctoral degree requires a minimum of one uninterrupted year of full-time attendance.
Transfer Credits
Students may transfer up to nine credits for a 30- to 35-credit-hour master's degree program and up to 12 credits for a master's degree program greater than or equal to 36 credit hours. If the number of required credits differ, the transfer limit is of the lesser-credit program. Courses only transfer if taken for graduate credit with a grade earned of B (3.0) or higher. The approval of the department chairperson / program director is also required. Other restrictions may apply.
Students may not earn more than 12 graduate credits toward a master's degree before formal acceptance into the program.
The maximum number of credits a student can register for is 15 credits per semester. Some programs may restrict a student to less than 15 credits per semester.