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General Admission Requirements
The basic requirement for admission into this master’s degree program is a four-year Bachelor’s degree, in any discipline, with a minimum overall average of B (75%), and a minimum of two years work experience. Applicants who do not meet these requirements may be considered for admission on an exceptional basis, provided they demonstrate equivalent qualifications.

At St. Jerome’s University the academic year is divided into three terms known as Fall (September-December), Winter (January-April) and Spring (May-August).

The Master of Catholic Thought program admits students two times per year. Students need to apply for admission by May 31 for the Fall term and by September 30 for the Winter term. Late applications will be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

You can request admission in one of the following categories:
Degree students are students possessing a four-year baccalaureate degree from a recognized accredited University or University College or equivalent who are proceeding to completion of the Master of Catholic Thought program.

Non-Degree students are students possessing a four-year baccalaureate degree from a recognized accredited University or University College or equivalent who are taking one or more graduate courses for credit but are not proceeding to completion of the Master of Catholic Thought program.

Auditor
Persons who wish to continue their education, but do not wish to earn academic credit, may be eligible to audit courses. Courses taken as an audit will not count towards a degree. Students must have the permission of the instructor, and registration will normally be limited to 1/3 of the total enrolment for each particular course. Attendance and participation in class is expected.

English Proficiency Requirement
All applicants whose primary or first language is not English must provide a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) certificate or other satisfactory evidence of English proficiency. A minimum score of 550 is required for the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); a minimum score of 213 is required on the computer-based TOEFL; a minimum score of 90 is required on the 1b-TOEFL.

Admission Procedures
The following are the procedures for applying to the Master of Catholic Thought program at St. Jerome’s University. If you do not find the information that you are looking for, or have any questions regarding application procedures, please contact the Director of the MCT program.

The Graduate Admissions Committee will normally consider the application only after receiving all the required documents. Application material submitted in support of the application will not be returned.

All applicants, in all categories, must complete the online application form through the Ontario University Application Centre. There is a $75.00 application fee and applications will not be processed until payment is made.

The application package should include the following: application form, a personal statement, official transcripts, and two references, as per the notes following.

All application packages must include a personal statement. Comment on your reasons for applying to the Master of Catholic Thought program, your academic record, your employment record, any special interests in the area of theological education, your personal interests, activities and goals. Use a separate sheet and attach to the application.

Degree and Non-Degree students must include in their application package an official transcript (i.e., bearing the seal of the institution) from each institution through which you have completed coursework and two supporting references. Of these references, at least one reference should be from an academic who can assess your academic potential. The second referee may be selected from employers, supervisors, other professionals and academics.

Those students wishing to audit courses should apply online as a non-degree student and should include the personal statement with their package as well as a note indicating their desire to audit the courses only. Transcripts and references are not necessary, however, under the Referee section of the online application, please indicate Elyse Redden (St. Jerome’s staff) as your referee. The Reference form does not need to be completed

Admission requirements

Applicants need to
hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution;
submit all necessary forms, documentation, and fees.

Degree requirements

Students in the master’s degree program in Training and Design may either complete
33 credits which includes a 3-credit professional paper or
36 credits which includes a 3-credit colloquium.

You may take up to 9 credits on a nondegree basis. Students are strongly urged to see an academic adviser before starting the program.

Getting Started

Most students start with INSYS 415, then take, INSYS 441, EDPSY 421 or ADTED 505. A complete curriculum and course schedule is available in the blue menu at the right.

Education faculty

TD&D faculty members have both theoretical grounding and practical experience in training and computer technology. They are involved as scholars, consultants, practitioners and researchers.

Other Degree and Certificate Options
Leadership in Technology for Educators
M.Ed. Instructional Systems
Workplace Learning and Performance
Graduate Certificate
Instructional Design for E-Learning
Graduate Certificate

Our Graduates

Training professionals wear many hats in their roles as business partners, project managers, and learning specialists. Our graduates are employed in corporations, nonprofit organizations, government and education as
Instructional designers
Trainers
Training Managers
Organizational Effectiveness Specialists
Learning Technology Developers

Admission Requirements: Admission to the program is competitive. Completed applications must be received a minimum of 60 days prior to the start of classes to be considered for the forthcoming semester.

Students may attend on a full- or part-time basis.In addition to Universitywide requirements for graduate admission, applicants who have or will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university prior to enrollment in the Post-Professional graduate degree program must provide the following items to be considered for admission:
proof of a professional degree in Interior Design, or its equivalent, in the form of an official transcript of all postsecondary coursework;
two letters of recommendation from educators or employers who can attest to the applicant’s potential for graduate work;
satisfactory test scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with analytical writing, or evidence of passing the examination of the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) (see note under admissions);
a letter from the applicant, including a statement of personal goals, objectives, motivations, and intended area of concentration;
a portfolio of student or professional design work demonstrating creative ability and professional competence (presented during interview); and
an interview with an official representative of the School of Arts and Sciences.

Students with a related degree must demonstrate completion of an equivalent series of prerequisites that assures an understanding of a common body of knowledge within the field. If a departmental review of a student’s previous coursework reveals deficiencies in the common body of knowledge, the student may be required to complete undergraduate prerequisite course(s).

International Students: See the Test of English as a Foreign Language requirement. Students who hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary institution where the language of instruction is English are exempt from this requirement.

Degree Requirements

Master of Arts Core Courses
18 credits

ID 684-685 Master Studio I & II
ID 620 Research and Development in Interior Design
ID 626 Graduate Seminar
ID 698-699 Thesis or Design Research Project I & II

Master of Arts Elective Courses
18 credits

Students will choose from the following: ID 512 Furniture Design Seminar; ID 513 Computer-aided Drafting and Design; ID 515 Field Study and Advanced Rendering; ID 522 Environmental Behavior Seminar; ID 523 Methodology, Theory, and Criticism Seminar; ID 524 Design Methods Seminar; ID 525 Health Care Design Seminar; ID 535 Illumination and Acoustical Design Seminar; ID 536 Technology for Interior Design Seminar; ID 552 American Interiors Seminar; ID 553 Modern Design and Architecture Seminar; ID 554 Historic Preservation Seminar; ID 555 Historic Interiors Seminar; ID 556 Historic Research, Documentation, and Design Seminar; ID 558 Interior Design Study Tour; ID 582 Advanced Design Studio III; ID 590 Practicum; ID 595 Graduate Directed Research. A maximum of 6 credits may be chosen from other areas of the graduate curricula, including Business Administration, Education, Human Resources, and Humanities. Approval must be received prior to registration.
The First Professional Degree (Track Two)

The Interior Design First Professional degree program’s mission is to educate professional interior designers to work effectively within contemporary constraints in a changing society and profession and to formulate design concepts for a better human environment.

Students in this program must successfully complete or transfer 24 credits in undergraduate Foundation Courses. Following a portfolio review, an additional 51 graduate credits will be completed.

The First Professional degree program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).

Admission Requirements: Admission to the program is competitive. Completed applications must be received a minimum of 60 days prior to the start of classes to be considered for the forthcoming semester.

Students may attend on a full- or part-time basis. In addition to Universitywide requirements for graduate admission, applicants who have or will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university before enrollment in the First Professional graduate degree program must provide the following items to be considered:
two letters of recommendation from educators or employers who can attest to the applicant’s potential for graduate work;
a letter from the applicant, including a statement of personal goals, objectives, motivations, and intended area of concentration; and
satisfactory test scores on the Graduate Record Examination (see note under admissions).

Students admitted to the First Professional master’s program will not be permitted to switch to the undergraduate B.A. program after they have passed portfolio review.

Degree Requirements

Pre-Master’s Interior Design Foundation Courses
24 credits

FA 481 Accelerated Design
FA 201 History of Art I, FA 202 History of Art II, or FA 300-level Art History course
ID 426 Current Issues in Interior Design
ID 485 Accelerated Architectural Graphics
ID 487 Accelerated Interior Design Studio
ID 214 Architectural Graphics III
ID 231 Textiles and Finish Materials

See the Undergraduate Catalog for course descriptions of Foundation Courses. Students are subject to graduate student academic policies and procedures as stated in this catalog while taking the undergraduate Foundation Courses.

While completing the Interior Design Foundation Courses a student may enroll in up to three graduate (500-level) ID courses with permission of the advisor/instructor. No graduate studio courses (500-level) can be taken before completion of the portfolio review.

To maintain progress toward degree completion, students must submit work from the Foundation Courses for a portfolio review. Reviews take place in November, April, and August. In addition to the review, students will be evaluated according to the following additional admission requirements:
3.0 or better GPA on Foundation Courses;
statement of goals, objectives, and proposed concentration; and
recommendations by Interior Design faculty.

All admission requirements must be completed before portfolio reviews.

Master of Arts Developmental Courses
24 credits

ID 580-581 Interior Design Studio I & II
ID 513 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
ID 532 Construction and Environmental Systems
ID 533 Illumination Systems
ID 534 Professional Practice
ID 550-551 History of Architecture and Interiors I & II

Master of Arts Core Courses
15 credits

ID 620 Research and Development in Interior Design
ID 684-685 Master Studio I & II
ID 698-699 Thesis or Design Research Project I & II

Master of Arts Elective Courses
12 credits

Students will choose from the following: ID 512 Furniture Design Seminar; ID 515 Field Study and Advanced Rendering; ID 522 Environmental Behavior Seminar; ID 523 Methodology, Theory, and Criticism Seminar; ID 524 Design Methods Seminar; ID 525 Health Care Design Seminar; ID 535 Illumination and Acoustical Design Seminar; ID 536 Technology for Interior Design Seminar; ID 552 American Interiors Seminar; ID 553 Modern Design and Architecture Seminar; ID 554 Historic Preservation Seminar; ID 555 Historic Interiors Seminar; ID 556 Historic Research, Documentation, and Design Seminar; ID 558 Interior Design Study Tour; ID 582 Advanced Design Studio III; ID 590 Practicum; ID 595 Graduate Directed Research; ID 626 Graduate Seminar.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college.

A minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

For those without a bachelor’s degree in communications, rhetoric, journalism, English, linguistics, computer science, or a related field, at least 15 credits in appropriately related courses.

Recent letters of recommendation* from two individuals, preferably from a professional supervisor and a faculty member.

A portfolio* documenting preparation for graduate study, including,

An essay describing what you can bring to this program and why you wish to pursue this degree.

Additional selected materials supporting your preparation for graduate study, such as papers, presentations, and design work.
* A non-matriculated student who takes an IDT course and receives a B+ or higher does not need to submit a portfolio or letters of recommendation to apply to enter the program.