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A UniqUe environment for LeArning
Business
❖ Master of Business Administration❖ Master of Business Administration
in Technology Management
education
❖ Master of Arts in Teaching❖ Master of Education
nursing & HealtH sciences
❖ Master of Public Health❖ Master of Science in Nursing/
Family Nurse Practitioner❖ Master of Science in Nurse Education❖ Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
communication
❖ Master of Professional Communication
psycHology
❖ Master of Science in Professional Counseling
Active, vibrAnt, & SucceSSful
Westminster College can’t be put in a box.
On the one hand, we offer the best features
of a small liberal arts college: a residential campus
environment, small classes, personalized attention, and
a primary focus on learning. On the other hand, we
resemble a comprehensive university, offering a variety
of professional and career-oriented programs at the
undergraduate and graduate levels, a blending of the
practical with the theoretical and a significant presence
of non-traditional-age and commuting students.
While our features are complex, our focus is clear:
helping students at every level and in every program
acquire the skills they need to experience success in a
rapidly changing world. To that end, we’re constantly
analyzing and, when appropriate, adjusting our creative
approaches to teaching and learning. We are, then,
no staid ivory tower; rather, we are constantly evolving,
but always with an eye to helping students move from
where they are to where they want to be.
Our DiStinctive MiSSiOn
Our GrADuAte PrOGrAMS range across the career and
educational spectrums, from business, nursing, and education to communication
and counseling. Not only is each program different but, in truth, each individual
student’s experience is different, thanks to our personal philosophy, our flexible
options, our tailored approach. ❖ That said, every program
in every school shares common traits. You will learn from faculty who know their
fields because they are leaders in their fields; they walk the walk. You will engage
with a diverse array of dedicated peers who bring passion
and purpose to real-world, hands-on learning. You will
benefit from the latest technologies and facilities. And, less tangible but no small
matter, you will bask in Westminster’s stellar reputation.
Active & enGAGeD
Intense class discussions. Collaborative team projects. Opportunities to network with leaders in the profession. Graduate students at Westminster don’t sit on the sidelines passively taking notes; they’re right in the middle of the field.
Whatever your program or career path, as a
graduate student at Westminster your education
will be active, not passive; engaged, not distant. Business
students develop real business plans and marketing
strategies; nursing students treat real patients with real
health problems; education students put theories to
work with real students in real classrooms; counseling
students counsel clients with real issues; communica-
tions students work on projects which tap their oral and
written communications skills. And on and on.
As you will discover from day one, then, Westminster
draws no artificial lines between the classroom and
the workplace; between teacher and student; between
what you learn and how you apply what you learn to
your work in the world. You will be so deeply involved
in your education—both inside and outside the class-
room—you will learn what you need to know, and you
will truly own what you learn.
Active & enGAGeD “Westminster’s MBA program
focuses on applied learning
from Day One. The professors bring
real-life experiences to the classroom; they
know who you are, and they’ll always go the
extra mile.” —Darin Parker, MBa, 2007
Spend a few hours on this campus and you will
soon sense the vibrancy of the Westminster
community. The atmosphere is cooperative, not
cut-throat; the welcome is genuine, not canned.
Your professors really care about your growth as a
professional; that is why they are here. Your peers
view you as a colleague with something to offer, not
as just another face in the classroom. The positive
interactions create a one-plus-one-equals-more-
than-two learning environment.
Good things happen when you belong to a vibrant
and welcoming community as a graduate student.
You’re more open to learning everything you
can and to sharing everything you know. You
develop friendships which help ease the stress
of heavy workloads and pressing life demands.
And, important on all counts, you greatly expand
your professional networking opportunities, an
invaluable asset whatever your current academic
program or future career goals.
Success in any profession requires the ability to interact well with other people. Westminster’s graduate programs encourage ongoing interactions among students and faculty, often leading to enduring friendships.
A vibrAnt cOMMunity
r
“I like the family feeling at
Westminster, the camaraderie
among the faculty and the
students. And I love creating rapport
with patients, earning their trust.”
—Jennifer rogers, Msn, 2007
To illustrate Westminster’s “record of success,”
it would be tempting to note the 100 percent
pass rate on nursing exams or the 100 percent teacher
placement rate in schools or this new start-up company
launched by a Westminster MBA or that new position
attained at a public relations firm by a recent MPC.
Tempting, but insufficient. The bottom line is the
bottom line, of course, but it is more instructive for
students to listen to the stories of those who have come
before: our current (and former) graduate students.
We encourage you to talk to some students, especially
former students. What were their expectations and
did Westminster meet them? Were the faculty really
experienced in their fields and, if so, how did that
experience enhance their teaching? Were their peers
collegial and supportive? Do they still keep up with
them? Did they find that the Westminster name holds
great value in the professional marketplace? In sum, how
did Westminster help them go where they wanted to go?
A recOrD Of SucceSS
At Westminster, “success” isn’t just about getting a good job or making a good living. It is about striving for excellence, maintaining ethical standards, contributing to the community.
A recOrD Of SucceSS “With a Master of Professional
Communication from
Westminster, your resume
goes right to the top of the
stack. This program is great for anyone in the
communications field.” —Helen langan, MPC, 2007
Are you the kind of person who is always
seeking a new challenge, a bigger adventure,
a better life? Do you thrive on keeping busy, even
during those times when it seems that there just
aren’t enough hours in the day? Do you look at the
leaders in your field and say to yourself, “I’m just
as good. I’m primed to take the next step. I’m ready
to lead”? Do you want to be part of an educational
community that will give you the support you need
to attain the goals you’ve set?
For every one of our graduate programs, we’re
looking for people who crave ever greater challenges
and seek ever more responsibility. We’re looking
for people who will challenge the faculty to deliver
their best and, at the same time, enhance the
educational experience for their peers. We’re
looking, in sum, for leaders.
Are yOu uP tO the chAllenGe?
It is invigorating to be surrounded by students and professors who are striving to make the most of their talents and opportunities. Ours is a culture of great expectations.
Are yOu uP tO the chAllenGe? “Winning the Oscar would
be a once-in-a-lifetime
achievement, but with teaching
you’re rewarded every single day!”
—sCooter Mastain, Mat, 2008
We invite you to visit the campus and engage with members of the Westminster community. Talk to the faculty in your program, the mentors whose expertise you will tap. Hear what some of our graduate students have to say about their experiences and their growth. And talk to a member of our admissions staff.
Reputation matters; quality counts. Talk to people beyond the campus. Find out why employers value people with a Westminster degree so highly. Get a sense of our competitive edge.
A rich AnD POwerful envirOnMent
Westminster’s Core Values
As members of the Westminster College community, we are committed to the following values:
• Impassioned teaching and active learning• Respect for diverse people and perspectives• Collaboration and teamwork• Personal and social responsibility• College-wide excellence• High ethical standards
Directions
From 1-15From I-15 exit to I-80 East (exit 307 Cheyenne); take I-80 East to 1300 East (exit 126); turn north (left) on 1300 East; travel through three traffic lights. Westminster College is on the west (left) side of 1300 East one-half mile down.
From 1-80From I-80 exit to 1300 East (exit 126 Sugar House); turn north (right) on 1300 East; travel through three traffic lights. Westminster College is on the west (left) side of 1300 East one-half mile down.
AdmissionS
For additional information regarding specific program requirements and course listings, go to the web site:www.westminstercollege.edu or contact the Graduate Office of Admissions.
Westminster College Graduate Admissions Office1840 S. 1300 E.Salt Lake City, Utah 84105(801) 832-2200; (800) 748-4753Fax: (801) 832-3101
www.westminstercollege.edu
1840 South 1300 EastSalt Lake City, Utah 84105
(801) 832-2200; (800) 748-4753Fax: (801) 832-3101
www.westminstercollege.edu
We will be nationally recognizedas an exemplary community oflearners, distinguished by our
distinctive educational programs,our record of preparing graduatesfor success in a rapidly changingworld, and our commitment to
continuous improvement,effectiveness, and value.