2012-2013 SNU Graduate Academic Catalog - Southern Nazarene ...

Chapter 5Programs and CurriculaThe rigor and intensity of graduate studies requires students to perform at theanalysis, synthesis, and evaluation levels of Bloom’s taxonomy. Graduate workallows students to build and articulate knowledge in various cognitivedomains. This includes a skill set comprised of research, presentation,professional writing, and appropriate utilization of technology.Second, graduate students experience an in-depth exposure to the theoreticalprinciples and theorists in their selected programs of study. SNU expectsindividuals to be open to new and diverse ideas, perspectives, and epistemologiesin an effort to find a deeper understanding of the discipline and to assessand evaluate their own perceptions in a critically constructive manner.The Christian faith and the transformational power of grace are foundationalto SNU graduate education. SNU expects individuals to articulate how aChristian perspective informs and deepens meaning in cultural, interpersonal,and theoretical issues. Students will be able to evaluate moral and ethicalchoices in light of Christian and Wesleyan theological traditions. A holisticview of persons encourages a collaborative approach to learning and service.Finally, in response to the above, students will make practical applications ofthe theoretical foundations of their discipline. Students will be encouraged touse originality of concepts and applications in projects that may, ultimately,benefit the community and society. In addition, students are expected toparticipate and provide leadership in their respective professional fields.IN THIS CHAPTERGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN COUNSELINGGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN EDUCATIONGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN MANAGEMENTGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN NURSINGGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THEOLOGY and MINISTRY