Overview
The College of Mount St. Joseph is a Catholic college that provides its students with an interdisciplinary liberal arts and professional education emphasizing values, integrity, and social responsibility. Small class sizes encourage individualized learning, and the Mount offers its students opportunities for career experience, leadership development, and service learning as well as a wide range of student activities. In addition to the graduate programs, the Mount offers forty-two bachelor's programs, eleven associate programs, and a Master of Physical Therapy program (which requires undergraduate entrance).

The Mount is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is consistently ranked among the top Midwest regional universities for quality, value, and a high graduation rate by U.S. News & World Report in its guide to America's Best Colleges. In addition, the Mount is one of a select group of 100 colleges and universities nationwide to be recognized in The Templeton Guide for building the character of its students. Rugg's Recommendation on the Colleges ranked the Mount as one of the nation's finest choices for "selective" programs in art, business, education, and nursing.

Total enrollment at the Mount exceeds 2,000. There are currently 234 graduate students-45 men and 189 women. Ninety percent of graduate students are part-time, 10 percent are full-time, and 24 percent receive financial aid. Graduate students generally come from Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

The Location and Community
The Mount's campus is located in suburban Cincinnati, just 7 miles west of downtown. Students can enjoy all the arts, entertainment, sports, fine restaurants, and shopping of a major metropolitan city.

Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
The College of Mount St. Joseph offers five graduate degrees: a Master of Arts (M.A.) in education, an accelerated master's degree program/teaching apprenticeship, a Master of Arts (M.A.) in religious studies, a Master of Science (M.S.) in organizational leadership, and a Master of Nursing (M.N.) degree.

The master's degree program in education is designed to meet the needs of college graduates who are experienced or prospective teachers. An intensive course of study integrates theory, experience, and field work in diverse educational settings. The M.A. in education degree is earned through successful completion of a minimum of 36 to 42 semester hours of graduate credit and a comprehensive examination. Areas of concentration include art, inclusive early childhood education, professional development, professional foundations, reading, and special education. Courses are offered in late afternoons, evenings, summer, and occasionally on weekends.

The TEAM program at the College of Mount St. Joseph prepares adults to enter the teaching profession through an intense and exciting learning and apprentice format. The Mount TEAM program leads to a Master of Arts degree in education with a concentration in early childhood and also to state licensure in early childhood education (preschool through third grade). This program is open to qualified students who have a bachelor's degree.

The master's degree program in religious studies with a concentration in spiritual and pastoral care is designed to enhance and integrate the interpersonal, systems, and theological skills of health-care professionals, educators, and ministers who serve in diverse populations and social contexts. Small classes, academic advising, and personal attention provide an environment conducive to learning, the development of pastoral competence, and a true sense of community. Core courses are offered on weekends, so adult students can continue working while completing degree requirements (36 credit hours) in two years.

The M.S. degree in organizational leadership takes a multidisciplinary approach and emphasizes values, spirituality, and ethics. It is designed for individuals who have, or aspire to, leadership roles within their current organization. This program focuses on effective leadership skills to utilize in any type of organization. Areas of study include leadership, people and organizations, organizational decision making, and technology. The M.S. degree requires 39 credit hours and can be completed in less than two years. All courses are offered on Saturdays.

The M.N. degree program is an accelerated graduate-level program for individuals who have a non-nursing bachelor's degree and would like to become a nurse. This program prepares the student at a higher level than a traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program to enter the profession of nursing and reflects the advanced course work in the field. This program offers the shortest path for college graduates who want to become nurses. The Ohio Board of Nursing strongly supports this degree option.

The Master of Physical Therapy degree program offers a comprehensive degree, which is designed to prepare a clinician who can think critically and solve problems; apply scientifically validated therapeutic skills and techniques effectively; respect the uniqueness, dignity, and diversity of the individual; and understand the responsibilities of the health-care provider in the professional and community life of the next century. The College has proposed and is seeking approval to elevate the degree awarded in the physical therapy program to a Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.). Students who attend the College for their undergraduate education and meet the requirements will have direct admission into the professional physical therapy program after either three or four years of undergraduate education. The D.P.T. program is designed to be three years in length and is expected to be in place in the summer of 2006.

Facilities & Resources
The Mount's Archbishop Alter Library owns more than 99,000 volumes, subscribes to more than 150 databases, and has electronic access to more than 10,000 journals to serve patrons. Document delivery and interlibrary loan facilitate the prompt acquisition of materials available anywhere in the country. With FOCUS, the library's online public access catalog, patrons may search for materials available at the College library and other area libraries. OHIOLINK, a statewide network of public universities and private colleges, provides quick access to library books. Library patrons have full access to the World Wide Web and the Internet.

Expenses and Aid
Tuition for graduate programs is as follows: M.A. in religious studies, $490 per hour; M.A. in education, $490 per hour; M.S. in organizational leadership, $595 per hour; M.A. in education TEAM Program, $24,000 for the full program; and M.N. degree, $35,000 for the program.

Financial Aid:
Financial aid is available to all students enrolled at the Mount, with priority given to those who demonstrate financial need. Any student requesting financial aid must complete a financial aid application. In addition, the Sisters of Charity award five $1000 scholarships each year to women who are graduate students in education or religious studies. To qualify, applicants must take at least 12 credit hours during the academic year.

A special grant is available to any student enrolled in the religious studies graduate program who is a paid or volunteer minister serving in a congregation, hospital, health-care facility, social service agency, diocese, or educational institution. This College of Mount St. Joseph Ministry Tuition Grant reduces tuition during the summer semester to $200 per credit hour and tuition in all other semesters to $250 per credit hour. Verification of employment/volunteer service and submission of a FAFSA form are required.

Housing/Living Expenses:
There are numerous apartments for rent in the immediate area, and the cost of living is very reasonable.

How to Apply / Application
Students interested in applying should contact the appropriate department directly to obtain application forms and other departmental materials.

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