ODU Hosts Open House for Master's Programs

OHIO DOMINICAN TO HOST OPEN HOUSE FOR MASTER'S PROGRAM IN EDUCATION, LIBERAL STUDIES, AND THEOLOGY

April 2, 2004

COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio Dominican University will host an Open House for its Masters programs, on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the LVC in the Spangler Learning Center on ODU's main campus, 1216 Sunbury Road. The Open House will provide information on the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, and the Master of Arts in Theology degree programs.

The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are encouraged. To register for the open house or to obtain more information about the programs, call the Office of Graduate Studies at 614.251.4615 or e-mail messerj@ohiodominican.edu. Parking is available in the main visitor's lot west of Sunbury Road, next to Alumni Hall.

The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction degree program is designed for practicing, certified or licensed teachers. To accommodate teachers' work schedules, the program is structured around evening classes in the fall and spring, with two five-week summer sessions. The M.Ed program is designed to prepare practicing teachers with advanced knowledge of skills in content and pedagogy, by establishing a culture for learning, and research experiences intended to encompass the application of theory to practice for myriad learners.

The Master of Liberal Studies offers students the opportunity to experience some of the greatest art, philosophy, literature, film, and political theory of our culture. Through the MA in Liberal Studies, students develop many transferable skills -- writing, research, and communication, to name a few. Additionally, the program enables students to design their own coursework to best suit their interests, working closely with a faculty mentor.

The Master of Arts in Theology program is a holistic course of study that helps people develop the personal and professional skills needed for effective church ministry, and has been designed in conversation with the Diocese of Columbus. Although focused on the needs of current and future lay ministers in the Catholic Church, the program is open to non-Catholics, ordained ministers and students preparing for doctoral study in theology.