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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

Program Requirements
Students will be required to complete a set of five (5) core courses that provide them with a broad understanding of key aspects of the Roman Catholic tradition–scripture, history, theology, ethics and spirituality. As well, students will complete five (5) elective courses and a master’s-level research paper or project.

Course Requirements
Core Courses

Students will be required to complete the following set of five (5) core courses:

CT 601: The Books of the Church
CT 602: The History of Catholicism
CT 603: Foundations of Theology
CT 604: Catholic Moral Life and Thought
CT 605: The Prayer Life of the Church: Spirituality and Liturgy

Elective Courses
Students in the MCT program must complete five (5) elective courses.

The following is a list of possible courses that will be available:
CT 610: Catholic Sacramental Life
CT 611: Catholic Perspectives on Ecology
CT 612: Special Topics in Catholic Theology
CT 613: The Catholic Imagination in Art and Literature
CT 614: Catholicism and Education
CT 615: Catholic Social Ethics
CT 616: Gender Ethics in Roman Catholicism
CT 617: Contemporary Bioethics: Issues of Life and Death
CT 618: The Catholic Church in Canada

Other Elective Courses
This is a list of possible elective courses that will be taught by St. Jerome’s University faculty. Students in this MCT program may also choose electives from appropriate graduate-level theology courses offered at another university such as Conrad Grebel University College. The maximum number of courses that can be taken from another university is three.

Students must obtain a minimum overall average of B or 75 in all courses.
Research Paper or Project Requirements [CT 606]

Students are expected to complete a master’s-level research paper, 35-50 pages [8750-12,500 words] or complete a discipline or profession-related research project. The nature of the research project will be determined in consultation with the Director of the program.

Normally, students will begin to work on their paper or project after the completion of the 10 courses that are required in the program.

The paper/project will be evaluated by two faculty members: the supervisor and one other faculty member who teaches in the core of the program.

A conversation focusing on the research paper or project shall normally take place between the student, the supervising faculty member, the second reader, and the Graduate Program Director (or designate). This provides the student with an opportunity to present and discuss the research undertaken in the paper or project.

Students must obtain a minimum grade of B or 75 for the paper or project.

Modes of Delivery
To meet the needs of part-time students, the modes of delivery of the courses will be many. For example:

(i) courses can be taught during regular semesters but offered in the evening, e.g., one evening per week for 12 weeks, 3 hours per evening;

(ii) courses can be taught in a two-week intensive period, 4 hours per day, 5 days per week.

Check Course Registration and Schedule for information on upcoming courses.

As well, because the program is meeting the needs of a wide geographical area, courses will be taught off-site when feasible.

Completion of the Program
The five electives in this program can be taken in any order provided that any course prerequisites have been met. It is expected that at least one elective, and typically more, will be offered every term.

Normally, the research paper/project will be started only when the coursework is completed.

Students wishing to take two courses every term can complete their course work requirement in six consecutive terms. Students wishing to take one course every term can complete their course work requirement in ten consecutive terms. Given the students that are expected to take this MCT program, interruptions due to professional or personal commitments are anticipated.

Typically, students should be able to complete their course requirements in four years, five years when allowing for significant interruption. The research paper/project is expected to take one year to complete. Hence, there is every reason to believe that students can complete all of their degree requirements in a maximum of seven years.

We have designed this program to respond to the need for Catholics who provide leadership in areas such as health care, social services and education to be theologically informed about Roman Catholic life and thought.

As the Roman Catholic university in the Diocese of Hamilton, we want to provide a quality, master’s-level theological program for persons who live and work within this diocese.

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We also want to serve those Catholics and non-Catholics alike who, for personal reasons, want to pursue a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Catholic tradition.

Since its inception in 1865 by Father Louis Funcken of the Congregation of the Resurrection, the educational institution that has become St. Jerome’s University has provided its students with a balance of liberal arts and religious instruction within the context of Roman Catholic teaching. Its role in educating both community and Church leaders was firmly established by 1960, when it became the founding college of the University of Waterloo. At that time, St. Jerome’s University entered into a Federation Agreement with the University of Waterloo. St. Jerome’s waived its degree-granting rights with only one exception: the future right to confer degrees directly in theology. It is that right which St. Jerome’s is exercising through the establishment of this Master of Catholic Thought [MCT] program.

We believe that the theological education received through this program will enrich the work that Catholics and non-Catholics are doing in their community and in their Church.

Freshman
All of the applicants are advised to pay attention to the fact that no admission with advanced standing is granted. Ewha provides students with various application routes like general application, exceptive application, special application, etc. Therefore, before filing the application, students should find the most suitable application route for themselves carefully.- Undergraduate
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- Graduate School of International Studies(GSIS)
- Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation

Exchange & Study Abroad
Ewha welcomes students from all parts of the world. The university is interested in the applications of any qualified students. Students are expected to have completed high school (12 grades, or equivalent) with an adequate command of Korean. Therefore, students whose Korean is not sufficient should take a Korean language course in Seoul prior to admission. - Academics Schedule
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Financial Aid
Ewha offers many different kinds of scholarship programs. Loans are also available. For more detailed information, consult the Student Welfare Center Rm 203, which is open every Tuesday and Friday from 2p.m.-5p.m.

Professional Opportunities
Many of the students continue their study at graduate schools either inside or outside of Korea. Students who complete the requirements for a teacher’s certificate will be eligible to take the teacher’s exam. Many graduates have landed in positions to which their major is relevant. Some have worked independently in their own studios and presented their works at shows such as the Eun Craft Art Show, hosted by alumni of Seoul Women’s University’s arts and crafts department. The most common careers the graduates have launched are those of ceramics/textile designer, middle school/high school teacher, various positions at craft producers, and planning and public relations officer in the corporate sector.

Advice when considering this major
The latest trend of Ceramics/Fiber Arts is to accentuate the characteristics of the materials that the objectives are made of. In practice, this has always been the priority of the craft arts. Ceramics/Fiber Arts have extended from the production of traditional tools to the creation of fine arts, which may help redefine the meaning of Ceramics/Fiber Arts. Today, we are living in an environment inundated with nameless designs and products manufactured by machine. The endless supply of mass produced goods are undermining our creative instincts. Ceramics/Fiber Arts will not only prevent the deterioration of our creativity, but also rekindle our creative inclination. With the help of Ceramics/Fiber Arts, you will be able to see the world in a new light and make people’s lives more fulfilling. Craft arts will be an integral part of the world to come. You are strongly recommended to study craft arts.

The Visual Design major offers innovative lectures and training to help students logically and creatively solve problems with the communicative power of visual information. You will be strongly encouraged to participate in student groups involved in visual design. Student groups (Daumitji, Prism, Plamania, Hangul Assi) are supporting students to participate in competitions and exchange notes with other universities, both at home and abroad. Students of visual design have been prolific and creative. Visit the website of visual Design students to see a compilation of the work of students.

Professional Opportunities
Visual art designers can choose from a wide variety of career opportunities. Primarily, our students have done work on printed materials, advertisements, web and interactive design, identity systems, information and products bearing animation characters, fonts, illustrations, animation and events. Graduates usually work for publishers, design studios and developers, public relations departments of companies, magazines, newspapers and broadcasters and move up to become design directors of the companies. Some start their own enterprises or work as freelancers.

The objective of Visual Design is to educate professional visual designers who fully understand the importance of visual language, and create a new realm of visual arts, based on their unique individuality and cultural experience. To fulfill this objective, the major provides lecture courses describing the relationship between design, society, culture and industry. The structured and thorough practice courses bring out the creativity of students and teach skills to manage the designing process. Typographic and printed design have been the two main focuses of the curriculum, however, the major is currently adding web, interactive and video design to prepare students for the age of new media.

St. John’s University offers a variety of art scholarships to qualifying and exceptional prospective students.

Two full four-year scholarships are offered by the Department of Fine Arts every year to two high school seniors. In addition, St. John’s offers three $1,000 incentive scholarships to high school seniors demonstrating excellence in the visual arts. The students are selected through a portfolio review process.

27th Annual Fine Arts Scholarship Competition for the 2009-2010 Academic Year for High School Seniors
St. John’s University Department of Fine Arts will again be offering full and partial scholarships to Fall 2009 incoming freshmen who demonstrate a proficiency in the visual arts: drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, illustration, graphic design and photography.

A skills-based course with strong commercial links to the creative industries, focusing on professional and practical skills development and design studio work.

This two-year full-time course is taught at our FE partner college, Weston College. It aims to equip you with a relevant, thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the design industry.

The ‘Design Studio’ will be the central hub and ethos of the course, providing an introduction to the working studio culture and providing you with an insight into the day-today running of a commercial studio. You’ll work on live projects, working to briefs set in collaboration with various industries, so that you gain a real understanding of commercial design.
Course Structure and Content

You will work on projects from concept stage through to implementation, developing skills both for print and digital disciplines. You’ll become expert in the use of industry-standard software, working in state-of-the-art Graphic Design Studios and Digital Media Suites at Weston College’s University Campus. Work-based learning is central to the course, allowing you to develop a portfolio of work and skills for your future career development. You will be allocated a mentor to support your work-based learning.
Teaching Methods and Resources

In each of the two years of the course you will study six modules, ranging from practical design skills in print and screen, to design in context, and business and enterprise skills. You will attend scheduled teaching over four days per 15 week semester.

Throughout the course the emphasis will be on developing the skills necessary to work in the design and media industry. You’ll be taught be enthusiastic lecturers who have extensive experience in the design industry.