Sara Thompson, Ph.D., M.B.A.	Dean
Scott E. Battle, M.B.A.	Associate Dean
Graziella P. McCarron, M.A.	Assistant Dean
Susan Scully, B.A.	Director of Admissions
Toni Khianthalat, M.S.C.S.	Director of Administration/IT

Adele Abrams, J.D.	Roy Littlefield, Ph.D.
Dennis Austin, M.S.	Carolyn Martiny Cosmos, M.A.
Lee Babcock, Ph.D.	Estee Mendoza-Irby, M.B.A.
David Banks, Ph.D.	Jack Moran, Ed.S., M.B.A., M.A.
Charlotte Bount Lewis, M.B.A.	Carmen Nanko, D.Min.
Denise Boston-Moore, Ph.D.	Suzanne Nortier, Psy.D.
Johanna Cottman, M.S.W.	E. Warren Perry, M.F.A., M.A.
Abby Crowley, Ph.D.	Manuel Quaresma, Ph.L., J.C.L.
James Despres, M.A.	Susan Richardson, M.A.
Lloyd Eby, Ph.D.	Marilyn Ringenberg, Ph.D.
Eric Fontaine, J.D.	Minerva San Juan, Ph.D.
Ann Gallagher, M.S.	Jonathan Segal, Ph.D.
Saiid Ganjalizadeh, Ph.D.	Kenneth Seidl, M.S.
Anne Gay, M.A.	Donald Sepe, M.A.
Joseph Goldsmith, Ph.D.	Richard Sharp, Ph.D.
Thomas Healy, J.D., M.I.M.	Joseph Smolskis, M.B.A.
Joseph Hillery, Ph.D.	Karen Stacy, M.A.
Myrna Jackson, M.S.W.	Richard Stacy, M.S.
Ellen Kandell, J.D.	Max Teleki, M.A.
Margaret Christi Karwowski, O.S.F., Ph.D.	David Vargas, M.S.
Satwant Kaur, M.A., M.Ed.	Laura Viehmyer, M.S.
Kimo Kippen, M.S.	James Wayne, M.B.A.
James Kruggel, M.A.	Cheryl Wood, Ph.D.

In 1979, The Catholic University of America created Metropolitan College, originally named University College, in order to bring the resources of the university to adult learners. Metropolitan College has had a long history of serving adults with programs that integrate a values-based, liberal arts foundation with majors that are applied and focused on professional career tracks. The college offers master's degrees, bachelor′s degrees, certificates, and noncredit preparation for professional certification in high-demand career tracks.

Metropolitan College regards its service to nontraditional students as a special part of The Catholic University of America′s overall educational mission. Reflecting the tradition and educational values of the university, the bachelor′s degree is based on a strong core component of study in the humanities and social sciences. Individual programs are designed with a maximum of flexibility to accommodate the various schedules of adult students. Courses adhere to the academic standards of the university while being offered in evening, accelerated, and online formats.

Metropolitan College offers the following undergraduate degrees and certificates:

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.I.S.

Bachelor of Arts in Management, B.A.Mgt.

Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology, B.A.I.T.

Bachelor of Arts in General Studies, B.A.G.S.(This degree has been discontinued and is offered only to students admitted prior to 8/1/06.)

Associate of Science in Special Education Studies, A.S. (This program is offered solely for the Brothers of Charity, in cooperation with CUA′s Department of Education.)

Associate of Science in International Health Studies, A.S. (This program is offered solely for the Brothers of Charity, in cooperation with CUA′s School of Nursing.)

Advanced Certificate in Information Technology

Business Management Certificate

Human Resource Management Certificate

Certificate in Special Education Studies for Paraeducators

For more detailed information about the A.S. and certificate programs, please see the Metropolitan College Web site at: http://metro.cua.edu.

Students must be 21 years of age or older to be admitted into Metropolitan College. Students may be admitted into a baccalaureate degree program or may enroll in classes as special, nondegree students. Application to the undergraduate program includes the following:

1. Metropolitan College Application with $55 nonrefundable fee.
2. Official transcript(s) from high school(s) attended.
3. Office transcript(s) from previous college(s) attended.
4. Statement of educational and career goals.
5. A pre-admission interview with an academic counselor.

The submission of College Level Examination Program (CLEP) scores, Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores, and a résumé are encouraged and may be helpful when discussing educational history and objectives. The Admissions Committee may also request candidates to submit letters of reference.

Transfer Students

Admission evaluations for transfer students are made based on a composite of work experience, professional references, a written statement of purpose, and performance in previous post-secondary academics that indicates commitment and the ability to do quality college-level work. A program plan will be created after an evaluation of coursework from other postsecondary, regionally-accredited institutions has been completed. Course syllabi and/or course descriptions may be requested. Students applying for transfer from other schools within the university will be considered according to the above guidelines.

Additional information regarding the transfer of credit to CUA′s Metropolitan College may be found in the transfer credit policy: http://metro.cua.edu/bachelor/Transfer_Credit_Policy.pdf.

The Catholic University of America offers a reduced tuition for full-time and part-time students in Metropolitan College who are taking courses provided by Metropolitan College. The university also maintains a financial aid program for students with a demonstrated need. For information on financial aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at (202) 319-5307. Scholarships are also available for qualified students; for additional information on scholarships, please contact the Metropolitan College office at (202) 319-5256.

Students are not considered officially enrolled in the university until they have both completed registration and satisfied their financial obligation to the university. Billing statements are issued online through the CardinalPAY e-commerce system. For more information on CardinalPAY, please visit http://treasurer.cua.edu/controller/sa/CardinalPay. Satisfactory payment includes paying the total charges, being current with payments on the tuition payment plan, or completing all financial aid forms and waiting for accepted financial aid to be credited. Incomplete financial aid awards are considered to be late payments. Additional charges will be assessed to the student's account for checks returned by the bank for insufficient funds or stop payments. All charges due to the university must be paid in full by the payment due date published each semester. For more information on payment due dates, please visit http://treasurer.cua.edu/controller/sa/importantDates. Students who do not honor the financial arrangements agreed upon will not be permitted to register the following semester unless payment or new arrangements are negotiated.

A general account of university tuition, fees, and other expenses can be found at The Catholic University of America′s Office of the Registrar′s Web site: http://treasurer.cua.edu/controller/sa/tuitionandfees

The Metropolitan College bachelor's degree programs place special emphasis on interdisciplinary learning that links theory and professional practice. The curriculum is designed to develop competencies in the following six areas:

1. oral and written communication,

2. critical thinking and reasoned analysis,

3. social responsibility,

4. multicultural and international perspectives,

5. technological competency, and

6. self-directed learning.

The bachelor′s degree programs consist of a core curriculum of 19 courses (57 credits), a major area of at least 12 courses (36 credits), and free electives, so that the total number of courses is at least 40 (120 credits). A minimum of 36 credits must be taken at The Catholic University of America.

Core and Major Requirements

A minimum grade of "C" is required for all major courses. A minimum grade of "C" is required for the following core courses: MHU 151 Rhetoric and Composition, MHU 152 Composition and Research, MHU 131 Presiding, Presenting, and Speaking, MIS 105 Microcomputer Applications I, and MID 495 Senior Seminar.

Students earning less than a "C" in any one of the core courses identified above or any major course must repeat the course. Any course taken to fulfill requirements for the core and/or major may only be repeated once. When a course with a grade of D or F is repeated, the following rules shall apply:

1. The course must be identical in listing and cannot be taken at another institution;
2. The second time the course cannot be taken for pass/fail;
3. Both courses and grades will be recorded in the student′s file and transcript;
4. For calculation of the grade point average and for fulfillment of curriculum; requirements, the credit and the grade of the repeated course will apply and the credit and grade of the original course will no longer count.

Transfer of Credit Post-Matriculation

With approval from the dean of Metropolitan matriculated students may take courses at other regionally-accredited institutions of higher learning on a limited basis. However, students may transfer in no more than a total of 84 credits – this includes all transfer credits pre- and post-matriculation. Students must also complete at least 12 credits at CUA within 12 months of the end of their final semester.

Students planning to take courses at another regionally-accredited institution (during any academic semester or summer session) must obtain approval from the dean of Metropolitan College before the end of the semester prior to the semester in which they plan to take the transfer course(s). Approval is granted on a case-by-case basis depending on the student′s need for the course(s), degree requirements, etc. Without prior approval, transfer of credit is not guaranteed. Students hoping to take courses at another institution should also contact the CUA Office of Financial Aid (202-319-5307) to determine how/if funding will be impacted.

Pre-approved transfer credit will be awarded in accordance with the Metropolitan transfer credit policy available at:http://metro.cua.edu/bachelor/Transfer_Credit_Policy.pdf

Probation and Dismissal Policies

Any student who falls below a 2.0 cumulative grade point average is on academic probation for the following regular semester (i.e., a student whose cumulative GPA is below 2.0 at the end of the spring semester is on probation through the end of the following fall semester, even if the student takes summer courses to raise his/her cumulative GPA. Also a student whose cumulative GPA is below 2.0 at the end of the fall semester is on probation through the end of the following spring semester.). A student placed on academic probation by the academic dean may be required to take a reduced course load during the time of probation.

The following are grounds for academic dismissal from Metropolitan College:

Failure to earn a 2.0 cumulative grade point average after two semesters on academic probation.

Failure (i.e., earning an "F") in three courses in any given semester.

At the end of any academic year, a cumulative grade point average (for all semesters undertaken) below 1.5.

Requirements for Graduation

The bachelor′ degree programs in Metropolitan College consist of a minimum of 120 credit hours. Students must maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average in order to remain in good academic standing for graduation.

There are numerous academic policies that apply to students enrolled in Metropolitan College. These policies may be found in various Catholic University and Metropolitan College documents, including these Announcements and the university web-based policies page http://policies.cua.edu. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with these policies and will find the information very helpful in understanding academic regulations, responsibilities, and expectations. Students are also encouraged to contact their Metropolitan College academic advisers at (202) 319-5256 for additional information.

Student Support

Once admitted to Metropolitan College, each student is assigned an academic adviser. Generally, students remain with their assigned adviser for the duration of their degree program. However, given sufficient rationale, the student may be reassigned to another adviser at the discretion of the assistant dean.

All students are encouraged to meet with their advisers at least once a semester for pre-registration for the next semester’s classes. However, students may see their adviser at any time during the academic year regarding their academic program and status. Students are responsible for knowing and understanding the requirements of their specific degree programs and for keeping track of their progress in working toward their degrees.

Student Services

Metropolitan College strives to deliver an unparalleled level of service to adult students. In addition to the opportunities for involvement and support presented by the university, Metropolitan College also delivers a wide range of services to include personal, professional, and academic development seminars; an adult-learner-focused new student orientation, which is also delivered in an online format; student organizations; an online student development resource center; a weekly e-newsletter disseminated to the entire Metropolitan College student community; and a host of other student development programs. Students wishing to learn more about student services are welcome to visit http://metro.cua.edu/studentservices.

Core Curriculum – All Programs
(except the B.A.G.S. degree)

At the heart of our degree programs is a robust core curriculum designed to provide a strong "liberal arts" education. The liberal education core affords students a particularly broad and engaging educational experience. Metropolitan College offers the following core curriculum:

Requirements	Credits
Two courses in Theology and Religious Studies	6
MID 100 Critical Thinking	3
Two courses in Philosophy	6
MHU 151 Rhetoric and Composition	3
MHU 152 Composition and Research	3
MHU 131 Presiding, Presenting, and Speaking	3
One course in Literature	3
Two courses in the Humanities	6
One course in Mathematics	3
One course in the Natural Sciences	3
MSO 200 Human Cultural Diversity	3
One course in International Studies	3
Two courses in the Social or Behavioral Sciences	6
MIS 105 Microcomputer Applications I	3
MID 495 Senior Seminar	3
Total	57

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.I.S.)

Of the three bachelor's degree programs offered by Metropolitan College, the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.I.S.) is the ideal choice for those wishing to gain exposure to a broad range of subject areas, to customize a degree program of particular interest, or to major in either Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Science, or Social Work. The program is distinguished by its particularly strong foundation in liberal education and a curricular flexibility. Following are the requirements for the B.A.I.S. with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies. For information regarding majors in Social Science or Social Work, please contact a Metropolitan College adviser at (202) 319-5256.

Requirements	Credits
Core	19 courses	57
Major	12 courses–Interdisciplinary Studies	36
Electives	9 courses	27
Total	40 courses	120

Bachelor of Arts in Management (B.A.Mgt.)

Of the three bachelor's degree programs offered by MetropolitanCollege, the Bachelor of Arts in Management (B.A.Mgt.) is the ideal choice for those wishing to pursue a career in business or management. The program offers a strong liberal arts foundation, along with in-depth exposure to both the principles and practices of management and the various functional areas of business enterprises.

Requirements	Credits
Core	19 courses	57
Major	14 courses – Business	42
MBU 110	Accounting I
MBU 141	Macroeconomics
MBU 142	Microeconomics
MBU 201	Management and Organizational Behavior
MBU 205	Contemporary Marketing
MBU 251	Financial Analysis
MBU 341	Business Law
MBU 356	International Business
MBU 361	Human Resource Management
MBU 370	Statistics
MPH 250	Professional Ethics
MIS 107 or 110	Microcomputer Applications II or Introduction to Programming
MIS 240	Management Information Systems
MIS 324	Strategic Management Practices
Electives	7 courses	21
Total	40 courses	120

Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology (B.A.I.T.)

Metropolitan College's Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology (B.A.I.T.) degree program provides an ideal education to those interested in developing a career in information technology. The program offers a strong liberal arts foundation, along with in-depth exposure to a wide range of information technology (IT) concepts, practices, and technologies.

Requirements	Credits
Core	19 courses	57
Major	12 courses–Information Technology	36
MIS 107	Microcomputer Applications II
MIS 110	Introduction to Programming
MBU 201	Management and Organizational Behavior
MIS 210	Fundamentals of Information Systems
MIS 238	Electronic Business
MIS 240	Management Information Systems
MIS 314	IT Hardware and Systems Software
MIS 323	Data Communications
MIS 325	Project Management
MIS 327	Systems Analysis and Design
MIS 431	Database Management Systems
MIS 457	Emerging Environments
Electives	9 courses	27
Total	40 courses	120

Bachelor of Arts in General Studies (B.A.G.S.)

This degree has been discontinued and is offered only to students admitted prior to 8/1/06.

Requirements	Credits
Core	11 courses	33
MID 100	Critical Thinking	3
MHU 151	Rhetoric and Composition	3
MHU 152	Composition and Research	3
MSO 200	Human Cultural Diversity	3
MIS 105	Microcomputer Applications I	3
	Theology and Religious Studies (2)	6
	Philosophy (2)	6
MID 495	International Studies (1) Senior Seminar	3 3
Distribution	12 courses in interdisciplinary studies: business, humanities, language and culture, mathematics, philosophy, social sciences, and religious studies, with no more than half of the credits coming from a single area.	36
Concentration	12 courses in one area: business management, education studies, general studies, management information systems, social sciences, and social work.	36
Electives	5 courses	15
Total		120

Courses Offered

Please consult the Cardinal Station Web site https://cardinalstation.cua.edu for descriptions of courses offered in the current semester.

Business

MBU	Course Title
110	Accounting I
141	Macroeconomics
142	Microeconomics
201	Management and Organizational Behavior
205	Contemporary Marketing
251	Financial Analysis
324	Strategic Management Practices
328	Employee Compensation and Benefits
330	Retirement Plans: Basic Features and Defined Contribution Approaches
331	Employee Benefits: Concepts and Health Care Benefits
332	Employee Benefits: Design, Administration and Other Welfare Benefits
334	Retirement Plans: Defined Benefits Approaches and Plan Administration
341	Business Law
353	Government and Business
356	International Business
361	Human Resource Management
365	Key Legal Issues in Human Resource Management
370	Statistics
465	Human Resources Development and Training
467	Employee and Labor Relations
490	Entrepreneurship

Humanities

MHU	Course Title
120	Introduction to Art
131	Presiding, Presenting, and Speaking
140	Writing Skills
151	Rhetoric and Composition
152	Composition and Research
203	Leadership in the Classics
204	Creative Writing
206	Professional Ethics in Literature
211	Cultural Diversity in American Literature
261	Western Literature
320	Film and Literature
361	American Literature I
362	American Literature II
363	African-American Literature
370	The Jazz Age
371	International Cultures in American Literature
410	Women′s Literature
490	Topics in the Humanities

Interdisciplinary Studies

MID	Course Title
50	Synthesis, Application, and Integration of Learning (SAIL)
100	Critical Thinking
150	College Mathematics
210	Introduction to the Biological Sciences
213	Earth Science
214	Mythology
215	Topics in Modern Science
398	Independent Study/Project (1-6)
399	Independent Study/Project (1-6)
490	Internship
495	Senior Seminar
498	Independent Study/Project
499	Independent Study/Project

Management Information Systems

MIS	Course Title
104	Introduction to Computers
105	Microcomputer Applications I
107	Microcomputer Applications II
110	Introduction to Programming
210	Fundamentals of Information Systems
238	Electronic Business
240	Management Information Systems
314	IT Hardware and System Software
323	Data Communications
325	Project Management
327	Systems Analysis and Design
431	Database Management Systems
457	Emerging Environments
460	IT Applications: Synthesis of Theory and Practice

Philosophy

MPH	Course Title
200	The Classical Mind
201	Modern Philosophy
250	Professional Ethics
300	Persons and Value
325	Philosophy of Science
330	Philosophy of Human Nature
350	Philosophy of Religion
420	Contemporary Philosophy
450	Ethics and Human Values
490	Topics in Philosophy

Theology and Religious Studies

MRE	Course Title
100	The Old Testament
110	The New Testament
175	The Catholic Tradition
300	Contemporary Catholic Thought
325	Religions of the World
424	Theology, Science, and Technology
447	Theology of Marriage and the Family
448	Emerging Voices in the U.S. Christian Community
450	Religion and Social Mores
455	History of the Catholic Church
481	World Religions
490	Topics in Religion

Media

MME	Course Title
120	Business and Professional Communication
210	Interpersonal Communication
387	Intercultural Communication
397	News Media and International Affairs
446	Mass Media and Society
490	Topics in the Mass Media

Social/Behavioral Sciences

MSO	Course Title
101	Introduction to Human Services
152	America and the World
170	American Political Science
180	General Psychology
200	Human Cultural Diversity
203	Social Problems
220	Psychology of Stress and Coping
250	Abnormal Psychology
270	Understanding Global Issues
271	World Politics
272	Comparative Politics
275	Public Administration
276	Public Policy
328	Public Policy and Human Services
340	Human Services Administration
345	Legal Issues in Human Services
358	Immigrant Experience in America
365	Introduction to Counseling
380	Social Psychology
395	Conflict Resolution
398	International Conflict Resolution
401	Management for Public Health
450	Case Management
461	Psychology of Group Behavior
490	Topics in Social Science

Education Studies

MEDU	Course Title
101	Introduction to Special Education
115	School Home Connections: Partnerships
201	Field Placement in Education
210	Language and Learning, Reading and Writing
251	Foundations of Education and Effective Teaching
261	Human Growth and Development
271	Characteristics and Needs of Students with Severe Disabilities
301A	Special Education Curriculum and Instruction
310	Methods for Teach Elementary Mathematics with Manipulatives
321	Positive Classroom and Behavior Management
331	Methods for Teaching Elementary Reading
341	Methods for Teaching Elementary Mathematics
351	Interdisciplinary Teaching Through Physical Education for Special Needs Learners
361	Psychology of Education
371	Best Practices in the Education of Students with Developmental Disabilities