Aquinas College Viewbook

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AQUINAS COLLEGE



WELCOME to one of the most unique higher education experiences in the United States. With fewer than 500 students, we’re more than a respected academic institution – we’re a close-knit family, built on a strong Catholic foundation right in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. This is a place where your name will be remembered, your voice will be heard and your presence will be valued.

Sister Mary Sarah, O.P. President



CATHOLIC S T E A D FA S T LY

OUR HISTORY, OUR ACADEMIC APPROACH AND OUR CAMPUS culture are rooted in the Catholic faith. This means a whole-person approach to education will help you question, challenge and understand the world in a bigger, bolder way. If you are Catholic, you will have daily opportunities to immerse yourself in the sacramental life. And if you’re not, you will experience a faith-filled campus that’s deeply committed to helping you grow and thrive.


WHY CHOOSE A CATHOLIC EDUCATION AT AQUINAS? LEARN BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. Our education’s wholeperson approach prepares you for more than a career – it prepares you to thrive in all areas of life, to think clearly, to form lasting friendships and to respect yourself and others. FIND PURPOSE. As a Catholic college, we’re committed to the true sense of the word “Catholic,” which means “universal.” Spend your college career gaining an understanding of how your work contributes to global society, so you can learn how to effect positive change and be a blessing to the world. GROW IN FAITH. You will grow spiritually at Aquinas through the core curriculum and in your daily encounter with fellow students. You’ll have daily access to the Sacraments, Eucharistic Adoration, theology classes and prayer opportunities. You will be challenged to grow deeper in your faith. GRADUATE WITH OUR REPUTATION. Aquinas is known for producing well-rounded, well-trained graduates. Our reputation is recognized and respected as you apply to graduate programs, professional schools and employment opportunities. GET PERSONALIZED AT TENTION. Our small class sizes and commitment to students help us know you – your strengths, challenges and talents – to fully support you throughout your formation at Aquinas. BE ACCEPTED. Aquinas accepts peoples of all faiths into a tightknit community that respects one another. If you choose to be involved in House Life, campus ministry, leadership or service, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow in self-knowledge and strengthen your relationship with God and others.


AQUINAS IS Owned and operated by the Dominican Sisters of the St. Cecilia Congregation, who play an important part in campus life as faculty, advisers, mentors and classmates. Listed among only 20 other colleges in the Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College. Committed to our students’ intellectual and spiritual growth, with daily Mass held on campus along with many other spiritual opportunities, such as Eucharistic Adoration in our Corpus Christi Perpetual Adoration Chapel. Steadfastly Catholic, committed to the principles set forth in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, with all theology faculty receiving the mandatum.


PROGRAMS OF NURSING

EDUCATION

Our renowned School of Nursing

Aquinas School of Education

trains competent and confident

graduates become conscientious

nurses in the Catholic-Dominican

teachers, committed to making

tradition, preparing them to care for

a difference for every student

the sick wherever they are found,

they teach. Each student receives

from the country’s top hospitals to

extensive classroom experience and

our schools and even our streets.

preparation for education licensure,

Our long-term partnership with

which for many becomes the strong

nearby health care providers gives

foundation for graduate studies.

students real-world experience

Our entire curriculum is based

and a unique view of the nursing

upon Catholic-Dominican teaching

profession from day one. With a

principles, recognizing that every

seamless academic progression from

student is created in the image and

entry-level to graduate-level degrees,

likeness of God and is blessed with

students are free to chart their own

inherent dignity and eternal worth.

course in their own time.


STUDY BUSINESS

ARTS& SCIENCES

An Aquinas business education is unlike

As future leaders and problem solvers,

any other in the field. Our program

our Arts & Sciences students explore

combines a strong Catholic liberal

the intersections of faith and reason

arts foundation with the same breadth

through rigorous academics, personal

and depth of curriculum found in the

relationships with faculty and a

nation’s top undergraduate business

collaborative and stimulating learning

programs. That means our graduates

environment. Graduates leave Aquinas

enter the business world as competent

with the tools to make sound spiritual,

business professionals armed with the

social and ethical decisions in their

skills, experience and knowledge to be

personal and professional lives. Many

immediately competitive in the workplace.

choose a Bachelor of Arts degree as

Graduates also have a strong sense of

a solid foundation for graduate study

their broader social responsibilities and an

or a versatile springboard for a broad

understanding of business as a vocation.

range of careers.

For those on a fast track, Aquinas offers a “degree in three” program.


SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES BACHELOR OF ARTS Liberal Arts Theology Philosophy English History

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Liberal Arts

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

BUONGIORNO!

AQUINAS STUDENTS HAVE A ONCEIN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY to study at Villaggio Betania in Bracciano, Italy, a lakeside Medieval castle town near Rome. And because the campus is owned and operated by our own Dominican Sisters, the Villaggio is truly a home-away-from-home for students seeking a unique college experience.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Management Finance Marketing

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary English, Secondary History, Secondary

EDUCATION LICENSURE Elementary, Secondary

GRADUATE STUDIES

Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Master of Education in Teaching and Learning

SCHOOL OF NURSING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Nursing Registered Nurse - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

GRADUATE STUDIES

Master of Science in Nursing Education Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Education

FINANCIAL AID AT AQUINAS, 84-PERCENT OF STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID in some form. With an average $6,246 annual package per student and more than $2 million awarded in scholarships each year, we’re serious about making the best financial aid package available to every student who qualifies. From federal student loans to state and private scholarships, we can help make a high-quality education affordable.


A HOUSE TO CALL HOME. Every member of our community – students, faculty and staff – is assigned to one of eight “houses” that meet for a weekly meal, host speakers and compete with other houses in athletic and community service competitions. Our House Life program creates strong community bonds and connections that last a lifetime.

WANT TO LIVE ON CAMPUS? Welcome home. Aquinas offers an easy walk to shopping, dining, public transportation and more, plus a gorgeous city-wide greenway trail running right through our backyard. While our location is convenient for commuters, many students prefer the housing and dining options available on campus. Residential living and learning together at Aquinas is an opportunity to make lifelong friends, participate fully in our close-knit community and grow in faith.

Our campus is growing! Construction is under way for a new dining hall and women's residence hall set to open in time for the 2016-2017 academic year.


City & Hea

THE PERFECT BALANCE OF

PEOPLE COME FROM ALL OVER the world to experience Music City for a weekend; our students get to call it home for their entire Aquinas experience. Our vibrant hometown is easy to navigate, packed with things to do and infused with laid-back Southern charm.

AMAZING GREEN SPACES.

YOUNG AT HEART.

Nashville is one of the “Best Urban Green Spaces in North America.”

Among the Top 10 “Most Popular Cities for Millennials”

(USA Today, August 2013)

(Forbes, January 2014)

SOMETHING TO CHEER ABOUT.

AMAZING MENUS.

Nashville is a hub for professional sports, including TN Titans football, Nashville Predators hockey and Nashville Sounds baseball.

Named as one of “America’s Next Hot Food Cities” (Zagat, April 2015)


rt BUSINESS IS BOOMING.

LIFE IS AFFORDABLE.

Among the top 10 “Best Cities for Business”

Named fourth on “Most Affordable Big Cities in the U.S.”

(Forbes, July 2014)

(Kiplinger, October 2014)

A GREAT PLACE TO PUT DOWN ROOTS.

INSPIRATION IS EVERYWHERE.

Named third on the “Top 10 Best Cities for Families”

Named third on “America’s Most Creative Cities”

(Parenting, July 2014)

(Forbes, July 2014)


LET US SHOW YOU AROUND. Call 800-649-9956 or visit aquinascollege.edu/visit to schedule your campus visit today.


AQUINAS AT A GLANCE Founded in 1961 Gorgeous 83-acre campus Located in the heart of Nashville, Tenn. Ranked in the Top 20 Regional Colleges in the South by U.S. News and World Report two years in a row 21 programs of study 8:1 student to faculty ratio Average class size: 12 students 25 states and 18 countries represented in the student population Small, close-knit student community 84-percent of students receive financial aid Steadfastly Catholic; Daily Mass and Adoration 24/7


615.297.7 545 4210 HARDING PIKE

NASHVILLE, TN 37205

AQUINASCOLLEGE.EDU


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