Saint Louis University
St. Louis, Missouri
Overview
Saint Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The University fosters the intellectual and leadership development of more than 11,000 students on campuses in St. Louis and Madrid, Spain. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second-oldest Jesuit university in the United States. The University’s first graduate degree was awarded in 1834. Through teaching, research, health care, and community service, Saint Louis University is the place where knowledge touches lives. Prospective students can find more information at the University Web site at http://www.slu.edu.
Of the 11,274 students attending Saint Louis University, 2,075 are students in the Graduate School pursuing advanced degrees.
The Location and Community
The University’s main campus comprises 373, well-manicured acres in midtown St. Louis, Missouri, an affordable major Midwestern city. The campus is adjacent to Grand Center, a cultural district that includes Powell Symphony Hall, the Fox Theatre, the Sheldon Concert Hall, and the Grandel Square Theatre. Civic attractions such as the St. Louis Zoo, the Art Museum, the History Museum, the Science Center, the Missouri Botanical Garden, and professional sports facilities are easily accessible from the University. The city and Saint Louis University have a long-standing commitment to each other’s vitality and quality of life.
Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
The Graduate School offers more than forty-eight programs of advanced study. In addition to the degree programs, certificates may be pursued parallel to degree study in empirical research methods in descriptive ethics, rhetorical studies/writing pedagogy, medieval studies, Renaissance studies, women’s studies, university teaching skills, geographic information systems, organizational development, and health-care ethics. Post-master’s certificates are available in marriage and family therapy and in a variety of nursing specialties. Opportunities for dual degree programs that facilitate simultaneous training in one of the University’s professional schools (e.g., law, medicine, business, or social service) also are available.
Facilities & Resources
One of a handful of Catholic universities classified as a Doctoral/Research University-Extensive by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, Saint Louis University has invested $100 million in a five-year initiative that has led to the establishment of designated research funds, the addition of seventy-five new graduate research assistantships, and a center of excellence for areas of research with national prominence. The University is building a state-of-the-art research facility, which will strengthen Saint Louis University’s ability to obtain important external funding and lead to additional clinical studies and innovative research programs.
The combined holdings of the University libraries total approximately 1.82 million volumes and 15,000 continuations. Through Saint Louis University’s participation in the Online Computer Library Center, users have bibliographic access to more than 45 million titles in sixty-two countries in virtually any language. Special collections include 35 million pages of Vatican manuscripts and extensive theological holdings. The University is a member of the Center for Research Libraries (Chicago), and students also have access to the libraries of the University of Missouri and Washington University in St. Louis. Computer centers and research offices are staffed throughout the campus. The University’s urban location has allowed the development of unique research opportunities with numerous public and private agencies and corporations.
Expenses and Aid
The cost is $860 per Graduate School credit hour.
Financial Aid:
Financial assistance is available to qualified graduate students. Fellowships, traineeships, teaching, and research assistantships are awarded in most fields of study; full-tuition scholarships accompany stipends in many instances. Federal and state (Missouri) grants and loans and Federal Work-Study Program eligibility may be sought through the University’s Office of Financial Aid; a formal application and the need analysis are mandatory.
Housing/Living Expenses:
Limited on-campus housing exists for graduate and professional students. University board costs for a single student and a married couple are currently estimated at $9500 and $15,000 respectively, for the nine-month academic year. Numerous apartments and loft condos are located within short distances from the University’s campus.
Application forms for admission can be obtained from the Graduate School Admissions Office or online at http://www.slu.edu/graduate. General application deadlines are April 1 for the summer session, July 1 for the fall semester, and November 1 for the spring semester. February 1 is the deadline for applications to be considered for fellowships and is the recommended deadline for assistantship applications. Forms for need-based assistance can be obtained from the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid or online at http://www.slu.edu/services/fin_aid.
International applicants are required to submit an official TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.
Who to Contact
Saint Louis University
Graduate School Admissions
3634 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
Graduate Departments
• Administration of Justice: M.A.; Norman White (maaaoj@slu.edu; 314-977-2900).
• Aerospace Engineering: M.S., M.S.(R); Tracy Bozzo (bozzota@slu.edu; 314-977-8213).
• American Studies: M.A., M.A.(R), Ph.D.; Dr. Matthew Mancini (fosterti@slu.edu; 314-977-2911).
• Anatomy: M.S.(R), Ph.D.; Dr. Daniel Tolbert (shermakb@slu.edu; 314-977-8030).
• Aviation Safety Management: M.S., M.S.(R); Dr. Manoj S. Patankar (seatsda@slu.edu; 314-977-8371).
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Ph.D.; Dr. William Sly (biochem@slu.edu; 314-977-9200).
• Biology: M.S., M.S.(R), Ph.D.; Dr. Joseph Leverich (biology@slu.edu; 314-977-3903).
• Biomedical Engineering: M.S., M.S.(R), Ph.D.; David W. Barnett (biomed@slu.edu; 314-977-8292).
• Biosecurity: M.S.; Dr. Greg Evans (bommarig@slu.edu; 314-977-8133).
• Business Administration: Ph.D.; Dr. Steven Miller (jcsbphd@slu.edu; 314-977-2476).
• Catholic School Leadership: M.A.; Dr. William Rebore (moorem@slu.edu; 314-977-2508).
• Chemistry: M.S., M.S.(R); Dr. Paul Jelliss (jellissp@slu.edu; 314-977-2850).
• Communication: M.A., M.A.(R); Dr. Robert L. Krizek (krizekrl@slu.edu; 314-977-3191).
• Communication Sciences and Disorders: M.A., M.A.(R); Dr. Travis Threats (commdis@slu.edu; 314-977-2948).
• Community Health: M.P.H.; Bernie Backer (sphinfo@slu.edu; 314-977-8100).
• Counseling and Family Therapy: M.A., M.A.(R), Ph.D.; Dr. Nancy Morrison (stevenlr@slu.edu; 314-977-7108).
• Educational Administration: M.A., Ed.S., Ed.D., Ph.D.; Dr. William Rebore (moorem@slu.edu; 314-977-2508).
• Educational Leadership: M.A.; Dr. William Rebore (moorem@slu.edu; 314-977-2508).
• Educational Studies: M.A., M.A.T., Ed.D., Ph.D.; Dr. Dorothy Miles (delariad@slu.edu; 314-977-4062).
• Endodontics: M.S.(R); Dr. John Hatton (cade@slu.edu; 314-977-8363).
• English: M.A., M.A(R), Ph.D.; Dr. Sara van den Berg (hancockk@slu.edu; 314-977-3010).
• French: M.A.; Dr. Cassandra Hamrick (hamrick@slu.edu; 314-977-2450).
• Geographic Information Systems Certificate: Dr. Mary Domahidy (pps@slu.edu; 314-977-3934).
• Geophysics: Ph.D.; Dr. Robert Herrmann (wise@eas.slu.edu; 314-977-3116).
• Geoscience/Geology: M.S., M.S.(R); Dr. Robert Herrmann (wise@eas.slu.edu; 314-977-3116).
• Health Care Ethics: Ph.D.; Dr. James DuBois (brewstsa@slu.edu; 314-977-6660).
• Health Management and Policy: M.P.H., M.H.A.; Bernie Backer (sphinfo@slu.edu; 314-977-8100).
• Higher Education Administration: M.A., Ed.D., Ph.D.; Dr. William Rebore (moorem@slu.edu; 314-977-2508).
• Historical Theology: M.A., Ph.D.; Dr. James Ginther (theology@slu.edu; 314-977-2881).
• History: M.A., M.A.(R), Ph.D.; Dr. Thomas Madden (history@slu.edu; 314-977-2910).
• Mathematics: M.A., M.A.(R), Ph.D.; Fr. Michael K. May (mathweb@slu.edu; 314-977-2444).
• Meteorology: M.S. M.S.(R), Ph.D.; Dr. James T. Moore (wise@eas.slu.edu; 314-977-3116).
• Molecular Microbiology and Immunology: Ph.D.; Dr. William Wold (mmigradprog@slu.edu; 314-977-8850).
• Nursing-Doctoral: Ph.D.; Director, Ph.D.; Dr. Andrew Mills (slunurse@slu.edu; 314-977-8995).
• Nursing-Master’s: M.S.N., M.S.N.(R); Dr. Margie Edel (slunurse@slu.edu; 314-977-8995).
• Nursing-Post-Master’s Certificate: Dr. Margie Edel (slunurse@slu.edu; 314-977-8995).
• Nutrition and Dietetics: M.S.; Dr. Mildred Mattfeldt-Beman (veggie@slu.edu; 314-577-8523).
• Orthodontics: M.S.(R); Dr. Rolf Behrents (cade@slu.edu; 314-977-8363).
• Pathology: Ph.D.; Dr. Jacki Kornbluth (christisensa@slu.edu; 314-268-5445).
• Periodontics: M.S.(R); Dr. D. Douglas Miley (cade@slu.edu; 314-977-8363).
• Pharmacological and Physiological Science: Ph.D.; Dr. Thomas Westfall (kaulinma@slu.edu; 314-977-6400).
• Philosophy: M.A., M.A.(R), Ph.D.; Fr. Theodore R. Vitali, C.P. (sluphilo@slu.edu; 314-977-3149).
• Psychology-Clinical: M.S.(R), Ph.D.; Dr. Jeffrey Gfeller (slupsych@slu.edu; 314-977-2300).
• Psychology-Experimental: M.S.(R), Ph.D.; Dr. James Churchill (psyappex@slu.edu; 314-977-2300).
• Psychology-Industrial/Organizational: M.S.(R), Ph.D.; Dr. David Munz (munzdc@slu.edu; 314-977-2300).
• Public Administration: M.A.P.A.; Dr. Mary Domahidy (pps@slu.edu; 314-977-3934).
• Public Health Studies: Ph.D.; Bernie Backer (sphinfo@slu.edu; 314-977-8100).
• Public Policy Analysis: Ph.D.; Dr. Mary Domahidy (pps@slu.edu; 314-977-3934).
• Spanish: M.A.; Dr. Elsy Cardona (cardonae@slu.edu; 314-977-2450).
• Student Personnel Administration: M.A.; Dr. William Rebore (moorem@slu.edu; 314-977-2508).
• Theology: M.A., Ph.D.; Dr. James Ginther (theology@slu.edu; 314-977-2881).
• Urban Affairs: M.A.U.A.; Dr. Mary Domahidy (pps@slu.edu; 314-977-3934).
• Urban Planning and Real Estate Development: M.U.P.R.E.D.; Dr. Mary Domahidy (pps@slu.edu; 314-977-3934).
Other Programs
• Aquinas Institute of Theology: Ron Knapp (aquinas@slu.edu; 314-977-3869).
• M.B.A. Program: Janell Kiel Nelson (mba@slu.edu; 314-977-MBA1).
• School of Law: Michael Kolnik (admissions@law.slu.edu; 314-977-2800).
• School of Medicine: Nancy McPeters (slumd@slu.edu; 314-977-9870).
• School of Social Service: Jane Sprankel (socserv@slu.edu; 314-977-2722).