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university of the incArnAte worD
the universe is yours. tM
It is my pleasure to welcome
you to the University of the
Incarnate Word, a Catholic
institution that strives to provide
students with a top-notch
educational experience by
fostering excellence in a context
of faith.
We are grounded in the
strength of our heritage, which
we received from the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate
Word, the Congregation that founded the university in
1881.
UIW welcomes people of diverse backgrounds in the
belief that their respectful interaction advances the
discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization
and the common good in our increasingly complex society.
Graduate school is an opportunity to enhance and
enrich your academic career and UIW is here to ensure
your success. UIW features small classes providing an
optimal learning environment; professors who know their
students by name; and most importantly, spiritual growth
and awareness by living the Mission of the university.
The five tenets of the Incarnate Word Mission are faith,
truth, innovation, service and education. Through these
tenets UIW offers a personal touch to each student that
enters its doors and through this personal attention, close-
knit and supportive environment you too can discover your
gifts and truly realize that the “The Universe is Yours.TM”
Dr. Louis J. Agnese Jr.
UIW President
Why UIW?
The UIW experience provides each graduate student the personal attention
key to educational success. In addition, the Mission of the University
provides guiding principles for all our graduate studies programs.
UIW’s graduate programs:
• create a learning environment of respect for each student and promote
individual self-realization, cultural diversity and intellectual stimulation;
• instill in each student a spirit of Christian service based upon ethical
reflection, social justice and promotion of human dignity;
• develop concerned citizens and enlightened leaders who are prepared
to meet future challenges with creativity and responsibility.
Our goal is to instill, foster and encourage:
• mastery of scholarly techniques;
• intellectual curiosity expressed through research and independent
study;
• investigation, both in breadth and depth, of advanced subject matter;
• the ability to effectively communicate research results of intellectually
creative work.
Founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, UIW is
the largest Catholic university, and the fourth largest private university,
in Texas. With over 125 years of tradition, UIW is known not only for its
academic excellence, but for its diversity and personal attention to the more
than 6,000 students who call UIW home. Offering over 70 undergraduate
and graduate programs of study in a variety of fields, UIW is rooted in the
Roman Catholic tradition and offers everything found in a larger university
setting, but does so in an environment that values personal attention and
individual dignity.
The nature of the master’s degree varies according to the subject and
the discipline in which it is granted, and may be: (1) a research degree
representing a step toward the doctorate; (2) a terminal degree meeting
professional requirements; or, (3) intellectual preparation for personal
enrichment and public service.
For the convenience of employed students the majority of graduate courses
are offered in late afternoon or evening. Graduate students are responsible
for knowing and understanding policies governing their specific program,
including those related to registration, change of schedule, withdrawal,
and other policies and procedures of the Graduate Studies Program. For
information about curriculum and graduate policies, students may call their
advisor or the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research.
School of Graduate Studies and Research
Dr. Kevin B. Vichcales, Dean
210.829.3157
vichcale@uiwtx.edu
Graduate Programs Offered
• Accounting • Education • Nutrition
• Administration • Kinesiology • Religious Studies
• Biology • Mathematics • Research Statistics
• Business Administration • Multidisciplinary Sciences • Sports Management
• Communication Arts • Multidisciplinary Studies • Teaching
• Community Psychology • Nursing
For more information about UIW’s Graduate Programs, visit our Web site or call:
www.uiw.edu/admissions/graduate.html
Office of Admissions (210) 829-6005, toll free 1-800-749-WORD.
H-E-B School of Business and Dreeben School of Education
Administration
Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) The Master of Arts (M.A.) and Master of Education (M.Ed.)
The Master of Business Administration provides students degrees are designed for those wishing to increase academic
with a broad understanding of how the elements and and professional competence by improving research,
processes of business organizations relate to one another writing, presentation and leadership skills. Concentrations
and to the external environment. Degree requirements are offered in Adult Education, Cross-Cultural Education,
are designed to develop proficiency and confidence Early Childhood Literacy, Instructional Technology (online),
in all of the functional areas of business. The program Kinesiology, Literacy (M.Ed.), Organizational Learning
offers concentrations in General Business, International and Leadership, Special Education (M.Ed.), and Teacher
Business, Sports Management and International Business Leadership.
Strategy.
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
Master of Arts in Administration (M.A.A.) The Master of Arts in Teaching is designed for those
The Master of Arts in Administration is unique among seeking certification while working towards the master’s
graduate programs in South Texas in that it provides degree with concentrations in elementary and secondary
participants with core competencies in administration as education.
well as essential knowledge, skills and abilities in several
specialty areas. The curriculum is designed to develop School of Interactive Media and
ethical and accountable administrators. The program
offers eight concentrations including Adult Education, Design
Applied Administration (online), Communication Arts,
Healthcare Administration, Instructional Technology Master of Arts in Communication Arts (M.A.)
(online), Nutrition, Organizational Development, and The Master of Arts in Communication Arts offers a
Sports Management. unique blend of theory-driven and experienced-based
classes that focus on the critical knowledge and practical
Master of Science in Accounting (M.S.A.) skills necessary to prepare students to enter the media
The Master of Science in Accounting offers a thirty-hour industry in a variety of capacities including media studies,
graduate degree designed to provide the opportunity multimedia production, print media and public relations as
for concerned and enlightened persons to achieve the well as to prepare students for further graduate studies.
professional competencies required for entrance to the
accounting profession, as well as to provide candidates
the credentials required by the Texas State Board of
Public Accountancy to sit for the national CPA licensing
examination.
College of Humanities, Arts and School of Nursing and Health
Social Sciences Professions
Multidisciplinary Studies (M.A.) Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
The Master of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies allows a The Master of Science in Nursing prepares Clinical Nurse
student, in consultation with advisors, to design a degree Leaders (CNL) and Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) for
plan that builds on personal interests, academic strengths practice in a variety of settings. Additionally, the program
and career opportunities. also offers additional training to prepare students for
entry-level faculty roles as clinical instructors.
Religious Studies/Pastoral Inst. (M.A.)
The Master of Administration in Religious Studies/Pastoral Master of Science in Kinesiology (M.S.)
Institute provides students with scriptural, theological and The Master of Science in Kinesiology is designed for
pastoral preparation for careers in a variety of pastoral those students interested in teaching physical education
ministries and religious education. at the K-12 or college level, or working in a business-
related area.
Master of Science in Community Psychology (M.S.)
The Master of Science in Community Psychology is a two- (Note: this degree does not carry initial teacher
year full-time program (including summers) that features certification). For teacher certification, see the Dreeben
action research and practicum, and requires completion School of Education.
of a master’s thesis. The program will prepare students
for both further scholarship and applied work in the Master of Science in Nutrition (M.S.)
community and will focus on the application of psychology The Master of Science in Nutrition serves employed
in the form of community-based interventions rather than professionals pursuing an advanced degree and
traditional therapeutic interventions. The program also those wishing registration with the American Dietetic
aims to develop in students an awareness of social justice Association, by providing students with current theory
principles and their application to the community. and policy and practical and research skills in nutrition.
The program offers concentrations in Nutrition Education
School of Mathematics, Science, and and Health Promotion, and Administration.
Engineering Master of Science in Sport Management (M.S.)
The Master of Science in Sport Management is designed
Biology (M.S./M.A.) for people working in a variety of sports organizations.
The Master of Science or Master of Arts in Biology These include National Governing Bodies of Amateur
provides a broad background in biology, including the Sports, international organizations such as the
study of molecules, organisms and ecological systems. International Olympic Committee and its subsidiaries,
charitable institutions, professional and amateur sports
Master of Arts in Mathematics (M.A.) organizations, as well as college and university athletic
The Master of Arts in Mathematics with a concentration in departments. Many graduates of sports management
Teaching provides students with expertise in the teaching programs work in institutions of higher education for
and learning of mathematics and research in mathematics student services where facilities are managed and
education. This degree is aimed at producing leaders in physical activities such as intramurals are programmed
mathematics education for pre-college schools. and supervised.
Master of Science in Research Statistics (M.S.)
The Master of Science in Research Statistics is designed
for students seeking professional careers as research
statisticians in a variety of settings including, but not limited
to government, academia and industry. The program
provides for the comprehensive study of probability and
statistics with specific emphasis in research methodology,
reporting, and consulting.
Master of Arts in Multidisciplinary Sciences (M.A.)
The Master of Arts in Multidisciplinary Sciences serves
to deepen scientific comprehension in biology, chemistry,
environmental sciences and physics stressing their
interconnection and presents new ways of teaching
science.
Research and Scholarship
As a community of scholars, UIW faculty and students contribute to the scholarship of discovery and teaching that seeks to
explore and advance the limits of knowledge in every discipline, and to define “state of the art” in every field. Our purpose is
not only to serve the needs of society in specific technical and professional ways, but to serve the greater human need for
intellectual expansion. Graduate education is the major source of society’s future intellectual leaders and is the engine of
economic, social and intellectual advancement. UIW faculty and students are actively engaged in the pursuit of innovative
Mission-based solutions to the challenges of the twenty-first century global community. A small sample of current research
topics include:
H-E-B School of Business and Administration: School of Interactive Media and Design: impact of media
international business relations and management; on society; the new media of the internet; technological
organizational operations; marketing strategies and transformation of media production; and Second Life as a
techniques; international finance and rule making as learning and lived experience.
applied in developing nations; and accounting standards
and ethics. School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering:
raising nutrition standards in developing countries; nearness
Dreeben School of Education: childhood obesity and how spaces within mathematics; explorations in nanotechnology
it may be combated within the schools; new methods of and science as related to human DNA; chemical analysis
teaching children mathematics and science; new methods of medical plants; and the engineering of vehicles for un-
of leadership within the United States and abroad; and a manned flight.
host of pedagogical issues.
School of Nursing and Health Professions: impact of
College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences: family history on health; educational practices in nursing
migration patterns in southeast Asia; cultural explorations curriculums; cardiac disease in students; cardiac health in
of identity in border regions; pollution control in historical athletes; hypertension within the Hispanic community; and
contexts; cultural exchanges within the Middle East; methods effect of high-impact training on athletes.
of Catholic social justice teaching techniques; and cultural
identity scales within elements of the Hispanic community.
General Requirements for Admission to Graduate Study
General Requirements Admission of International Students
and International Exchange Students
• Evidence of an earned bachelor’s degree from an
accredited institution of higher learning and an overall An international student is one who holds citizenship in
GPA of 2.5 or better. a country other than the United States. To avoid delay in
• Official transcripts from each college or university acceptance and registration, international students should
previously attended. apply for admission no later than 60 days prior to the
• At least one of the following [as specified by the beginning of the semester in which they plan to attend.
discipline’s program description]: A complete listing of credentials required by the Office
❏ A nationally recognized entrance test specified by of Admissions is available at www.uiw.edu/admissions/
the discipline. graduate.html
❏ Evaluation by one or more professionals from the
intended field of study. Advising and Registration
❏ Professional certification; or a degree, of equal or
higher level than that sought, from an accredited Upon acceptance to a program, and before each term,
institution of higher learning. graduate students must meet with their Academic Advisor
❏ Letters of recommendation. to discuss progress toward meeting degree requirements.
Other admission criteria as specified by the discipline may The Advisor’s formal approval is required to permit
include but are not limited to: registration. Students must make payment arrangements
• A minimum number of credit hours [with a specified GPA with the Business Office no later than the end of the
minimum] in the discipline. registration period.
• Other specialized test with acceptable performance.
• An interview with faculty or admissions personnel. Financial Assistance
• A writing sample.
Financial assistance is available for students enrolling in
Application Procedures UIW graduate programs. We understand the financial aid
process can be confusing. To help ease your anxiety and
provide assistance, information may be obtained from the
Prospective students must submit, or arrange for
Office of Financial Assistance, or through our Web site at
submission of, the following to the Admissions Office:
www.uiw.edu/finaid.
• A completed application [obtained from the Admissions Students should complete the Free Application for Federal
Office] along with a $20 processing fee. Student Aid (FAFSA), and any other documentation
• Official transcripts from each college or university required by the Office of Financial Aid.
previously attended. Transcripts must be mailed directly
to the Admissions Office from the college or university. Financial aid programs for graduate students include:
• Results of any nationally recognized entrance test(s) • Student Loans – must be enrolled at least half-time (at
required by the specific program. Results must be least 4 credit hours in any term or semester, including
mailed directly to the Admissions Office from the summer).
test provider. Students should check with individual • Grad PLUS Loan – must be a U.S. citizen or registered
programs for specific test requirements. noncitizen and enrolled at least halftime in an eligible
• Evidence of consultation with the Program Advisor post secondary program.
regarding additional admissions requirements. • Graduate Assistantships – must demonstrate need and
be enrolled at least half-time.
Credentials submitted late may cause a delay in acceptance • Endowed Scholarships – to qualify for consideration
and registration. students must have a GPA of 3.6 at time of application,
be enrolled full-time and, if awarded, maintain a
Visit www.uiw.edu/admissions/graduate.html for complete cumulative GPA of 3.0.
information regarding general requirements and application • Outside Scholarships – must meet requirements of
procedures.
outside scholarship program(s).
By federal regulation, graduate students are not eligible for
the Pell Grant.
For more information, contact the Office of Financial
Assistance at (210) 829-6008.
Situated on 154 acres of well-tended
grounds, trees, blooming flowers and
classic architecture, the University of
the Incarnate Word campus provides
a comfortable environment in which to
extend your studies. Located in Alamo
Heights, just minutes from downtown
San Antonio, the surrounding area
is one of the most picturesque parts
of the city and is filled with a variety
of attractions including the Witte
Museum, McNay Art Museum, San
Antonio Botanical Gardens, and
Brackenridge Park; which is home to
the San Antonio Zoo, the Japanese
Tea Gardens, and is filled with walking
trails and other scenic areas in which to
enjoy an afternoon. With outstanding
educational offerings, a dedication
to student centered services, and a
campus of grace and beauty, UIW
nourishes the mind, spirit, and soul.
Contact
For further information regarding the University of the
Incarnate Word graduate programs, contact:
UIW Admissions Office the universe is yours. tM
(210) 829-6005
1-800-749-WORD
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