Mission Statement
Valparaiso University, a community of learning dedicated to excellence and grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith, prepares students to lead and serve in both church and society.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 2022-2023 SESSIONS
VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY GRADUATE CATALOG
The Office of Graduate & Continuing Education
Phone: 219.464.5313 Toll Free: 800.821.7685
Web site: www.valpo.edu/graduate-school
Location: Valparaiso, Indiana–Population 34,000
45 Miles Southeast of Chicago; 13 Miles South of Lake Michigan
Campus Size: 350 Acres, 60+ Buildings
Control: Independent
Religious Affiliation: Lutheran
Major Academic Divisions (Approximate Enrollments, Fall 2021)
- College of Arts and Sciences - 1170
- College of Business - 330
- College of Engineering - 420
- College of Nursing and Health Professions - 600
- Christ College (Honors) - 300
- Graduate Studies - 420
The Graduate Catalog of Valparaiso University describes the graduate programs of the University and provides information to guide students in the successful achievement of their academic goals. Nevertheless, the material is for information only and does not represent a contract between the student and the University. Students themselves are ultimately responsible for completion of the requirements for the degree as well as for the value received from University programs.
University Student Learning Objectives
Students will:
- Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge as well as the intellectual skills and creative capacities pertinent to their respective fields of study.
- Solve both conceptual and applied problems by integrating broad-based knowledge, evidence-based reasoning, and information literacy.
- Practice experiential, interdisciplinary, and collaborative learning in both academic and co-curricular pursuits.
- Communicate effectively in oral, written, and digital forms in increasingly complex contexts.
- Engage in cross-cultural dialogue and experiences with the requisite knowledge to succeed in a diverse, global community.
- Develop character, integrity, and wisdom as they discern their vocations and prepare to ethically lead and serve church and society.
Graduate Student Learning Objectives
Students will:
- Understand and practice methods of inquiry and strategies of interpretation within the student’s field of study.
- Master the knowledge and skills pertinent to the student’s field of study.
- Effectively articulate the ideas, concepts, and methods through written and oral presentation.
- Understand the connection between their knowledge and skills on the one hand, and their professional identity, responsibilities, and demands on the other.
- Integrate knowledge and methods of their study with cognates and other disciplines.
- Study, reflect upon, and practice ethical behavior and cultural sensitivity as they relate to professional and personal responsibility.
Statement on Equality of Opportunity
Please refer to the University’s “Nondiscrimination and Equality of Opportunity Policy” and its “Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy,” which are available on the General Counsel website.
Accreditation
Valparaiso University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission for the offering of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The graduate programs for the preparation of teachers are approved by the Indiana Department of Education and by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. The Master’s degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Valparaiso University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org). The MBA program is accredited by AACSB International.
The Higher Learning Commission (All Programs)
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL, 60604-1411; Tel: 800.621.7440; hlcommission.org
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC, 20036; Tel: 202.223.0077; caepnet.org
Indiana Department of Education
Indiana Government Center North, 9th Floor, 100 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, IN, 46204; Tel: 317.232.6610; in.gov/doe
National Association of Schools of Music
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA, 20190; Tel: 703.437.0700; nasm.arts-accredit.org
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
500 Montgomery Street, Suite 350, Alexandria, VA, 22314; Tel: 703.535.5990; cacrep.org
Council on Social Work Education
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA, 22314; Tel: 703.683.8080; cswe.org
AACSB International
777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, FL, 33602; Tel: 813.769.6500; aacsb.edu
ABET
415 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201; Tel: 410.347.7700; abet.org
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education [Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)]
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC, 20001; Tel: 202.887.6791; aacnnursing.org/CCNE
Indiana State Board of Nursing [Bachelor of Science in Nursing]
Indiana Government Center South, Room W072, 402 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, 46204; Tel: 317.232.2960; in.gov/pla/professions/nursing-home/nursing-board
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. [Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA)]
3325 Paddocks Parkway, Suite 345, Suwanee, GA, 30024; Tel: 770.476.1224; accreditationservices@arc-pa.org; arc-pa.org
The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education [Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)]
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD, 20852-4929; Tel: 301.652.6611; aota.org
Approvals and Affiliations
American Chemical Society
American Council on Education
American Music Therapy Association
American Schools of Oriental Research
American Society for Engineering Education
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Association of Governing Boards
Center for Research Libraries
Council of Applied Masters Programs in Psychology
Independent Colleges of Indiana
Lutheran Education Association
Lutheran Educational Conference of North America
The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing
The Council of Independent Colleges
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