2018-2019 CATALOG - City University of Seattle

2018-2019

CATALOG

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CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE CATALOG

The contents of the 2018-2019 City University of Seattle Catalog have been compiled and organized to provide enrolled and prospective students, and others, with a broad overview of the programs and policies of City University of Seattle. Enrolled students may use this catalog as a student handbook. It is as current and complete as publication deadlines permit.

Typically, within a catalog's effective dates of use, courses and curricula can vary, tuition and fees may be increased, policies might be modified, and personnel changes will occur. Normally, the University makes announcements of this nature via the University Web Site at CityU.edu or Portal at my.CityU.edu. Letters dealing with specific changes in programs, policies or procedures may be emailed to students, bulletins may be posted at site offices, and/or memoranda may be read in class. Students are responsible for keeping fully informed by these means, and should consult appropriate University offices or an Advisor with questions.

The writing and editing of this catalog have been guided by an effort to attain total factual accuracy. If regulations, program requirements and services described herein conflict with current practice, the latter will prevail.

All information contained in this catalog is subject to change without prior notice by the officials of City University of Seattle. The catalog does not constitute an agreement between the University and its students.

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Welcome to City University of Seattle

Our goal at City University of Seattle is to design this catalog, these programs, and every course for your success. Our definition of success means we have helped you comprehend and retain knowledge that will help you in your career and your life. We call them our learning objectives, and we measure our performance on how well we transmit those important aspects of knowledge.

It is also important to us that you finish your program of study, and we remind ourselves of that frequently. Starting is good, but finishing allows you to do great things.

At City University of Seattle (CityU), we offer you the opportunity to learn the "best practices" that are currently being used in your chosen field or profession. You will also be challenged to develop insight into how to improve the profession by faculty who are practitioners themselves, and scholars in their respective discipline. You will be given exposure to alternate career pathways that you may not have previously considered. One thing is certain, upon completion of your chosen program you will be prepared with the skills generally required to meet and exceed your career pathway expectations.

CityU has a rich heritage as one of the first Pacific Northwest universities to participate in distance and online education. We have an established tradition and commitment to personalized education with highly ranked academic and certificate programs. The University is ranked among the top 50 U.S. universities offering online bachelor degrees by U.S. News & World Report. As the demands of the students and the technologies have advanced, so have the wide varieties of learning formats and delivery methodologies that will be available to you. Today, you have an opportunity to participate in online, onsite and leading edge performance-based education as just a few illustrations of this commitment.

Annually, CityU serves nearly 7,000 students worldwide, but our priority is to treat each student as an individual with the care and service that is a hallmark of CityU. It is because of this personalized approach that more than 90 percent of students surveyed feel they have gained new career competencies in their degree program; and more than 80 percent of CityU's surveyed alumni say they had a positive experience with CityU.

Thank you for coming to CityU. There is a great deal of extraordinary learning and professional development happening here, and it is our goal to help you achieve the life you want. We are a private, nonprofit university where our students remain our only shareholders. Please let us know how we can serve you better.

Randy C. Frisch President of CityU

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WELCOME TO CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE

Message from the Chancellor

Dear Student, It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the City University of Seattle family of exceptional faculty, staff, students, and a strong alumni network. We are excited to support you in reaching your educational goals, and we are committed to providing world-class education that is both affordable and accessible. CityU is a private nonprofit university that has distinguished itself by offering quality, marketrelevant degrees through innovative programs that positively transform and impact students, enterprises, and communities. As part of CityU, you join a diverse community of life-long learners who are part of the National University System. Together we share a common approach to learning and fostering student success while creating new and exciting pathways for your educational future. Since the creation of the National University System, we continue to build on the foundation of serving adult learners in new and creative formats. Today, NUS is comprised of: ? C ity University of Seattle: Emphasizes master's, doctoral, and international programs, while establishing choice through workforce partnerships ? National University: A veteran-founded institution that serves a diverse population of adult learners through innovative educational solutions ? John F. Kennedy University: Focuses on community and social justice, largely through differentiated graduate and doctoral programs in psychology and law ? The Division of Pre-College Programs: Fosters the success of the next generation of K-12 learners through the National University Academy and the National University Virtual High School The System also oversees the Sanford Programs, three programs inspired by the vision of renowned philanthropist T. Denny Sanford to address critical needs in the education and nonprofit sectors. Sanford Harmony and Sanford Inspire provide innovative resources for the PreK-12 education sector and the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy offers educational programs to help nonprofits become more effective at fundraising and donor relationships. Connected by their shared values of academic excellence and integrity, the affiliates of the National University System offer pathways for students to attain professional and terminal degrees by maximizing the value of faculty, staff, partners and advanced technologies to create a more customized learning experience that guides students to successful completion of their academic and career goals. The National University System further establishes deep partnerships with industry to educate and develop market-ready employees to meet the needs of the 21st-century economy. As graduates can attest, an education from a National University System affiliate provides the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed and lead in today's ever-changing environment. Thank you for choosing City University of Seattle and Welcome! I wish you much success in your academic and professional journey. Sincerely,

Michael R. Cunningham, Ph.D.

CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE 2018 ?2019

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR

2018/2019

SUMMER 2018/19 FALL 2018/19

WINTER 2019

SPRING 2019

Last Day of Registration

June 20, 2018

September 20, 2018 December 20, 2018

March 20, 2019

Late Registration for 10 Week and 5 Week-one Sessions Late Registration for 5 Weektwo Session

June 21, 2018forward

July 20, 2018forward

Sept 21, 2018forward

October 20, 2018forward

Dec 21, 2018 forward

Jan. 20, 2019forward

March 21, 2019forward

April 20, 2019forward

First Day of Quarter

July 1, 2018

October 1, 2018

January 1, 2019

April 1, 2019

Last Day to Officially Withdraw from Class 80% mark of the course 80% mark of the course 80% mark of the course 80% mark of the course

Last Day of Quarter

September 30, 2018 December 31, 2018

March 31, 2019

June 30, 2019

Canada Day (Canadian Holiday)

July 2, 2018

Independence Day (U.S. Holiday)

July 4, 2018

Civic/Provincial Day (Canadian Holiday)

August 6, 2018

Labor Day (U.S. and Canadian Holiday)

September 3, 2018

Thanksgiving (Canadian Holiday)

October 8, 2018

Veterans Day (U.S. Holiday) Observed

November 12, 2018

Remembrance Day (Canadian Holiday) Observed

November 12, 2018

Thanksgiving (U.S. Holiday)

November 22-23, 2018

New Year's Day (U.S. & Canadian Holiday)

January 1, 2019

Martin Luther King Day (U.S. Holiday)

January 21, 2019

Family Day (British Columbia Holiday)

February 11, 2019

Presidents Day (U.S. Holiday)

February 18, 2019

Family Day (Alberta Holiday)

February 18, 2019

Good Friday (Canadian Holiday)

April 19, 2019

Victoria Day (Canadian Holiday)

May 20, 2019

Memorial Day (U.S. Holiday)

May 27, 2019

Commencement Ceremony

TBA

Session Start Dates for Refunds (does not correlate to first day of class)

Summer 2018/19

Fall 2018/19

Winter 2019

10 Week - Regular

July 9, 2018

October 1, 2018

January 7, 2019

10 Week - Distance Learning

July 9, 2018

October 1, 2018

January 7, 2019

5 Week - Regular

July 9, 2018

October 1, 2018

January 7, 2019

5 Week - Distance Learning

July 9, 2018

October 1, 2018

January 7, 2019

5 Week Two - Regular

August 20, 2018

November 12, 2018 February 18, 2019

5 Week Two - Distance Learning

August 20, 2018

November 12, 2018 February 18, 2019

Spring 2019 April 8, 2019 April 8, 2019 April 8, 2019 April 8, 2019 May 20, 2019 May 20, 2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROFILE OF THE UNIVERSITY Governing Board & Administration........................................ 8

Mission, Vision, and Values...................................................... 9

History and Philosophy............................................................ 9

Core Themes and Strategic Goals ........................................... 9

Accreditation and Approval .................................................... 9

Governance ............................................................................ 10

Institutional Partnerships...................................................... 11

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination in Education and Employment.............................................. 11

Faculty..................................................................................... 11

Bookstore................................................................................ 12

Library Resources and Services............................................. 12

Sites and Access Information................................................. 12

ADMISSIONS & ADVANCED STANDING Admission Policy.................................................................... 13

Overseas Applicants to Programs via Distance Learning.............. 13 Applicants to Programs at Teaching Locations Outside of North America........................................................................ 13 Admission Procedures............................................................................... 13 Admission Requirements for All Undergraduate Degree and Certificate Programs.......................................................... 13 Admission Requirements for All Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs.......................................................................... 14 Admission of International Students to Study in the U.S. and Canada............................................................. 18 Admission of Applicants Not Seeking A Degree or Certificate (Non-Matriculated)........................................................... 19 Transfer Credit toward Advanced Standing....................................... 19 Transcripts from Other Institutions....................................................... 20 Transcript Submission Requirements.................................................. 20 Transfer Policies for Undergraduate Degree and Certificate Programs.......................................................... 20 Transfer Credit Toward Undergraduate Programs by Examination........................................................................ 22 Transfer Policies for Graduate and Doctoral Degree and Certificate Programs.................................................................................. 23

Student Identification Numbers............................................ 23

FINANCIAL POLICIES & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial Policy....................................................................... 24

Tuition and Fee Variations........................................................................ 24 Subsidiary Fees............................................................................................. 24 Auditing Fees................................................................................................ 25 Financial Assistance.................................................................................... 26 Scholarship Programs................................................................................ 28 Refunds........................................................................................................... 28 Tuition, Fees and Charges...................................................... 29

ACADEMIC POLICIES Academic Policy...................................................................... 31

Official Registration.................................................................................... 31 Satisfactory Academic Progress............................................................. 31 Course Withdrawing or Adding.............................................................. 31 Program Enrollment Limitation.............................................................. 31 First Time, Full Time Enrollment Restriction....................................... 32 Enrollment at Another Institution Concurrently.............................. 32 Discontinuous Enrollment....................................................................... 32 English Proficiency...................................................................................... 32 Computer, Internet Access, and Email Account Requirement........................................................... 34 Technology Contingency Plan................................................................ Academic Credit Definition...................................................................... 34 Course Information/Attendance............................................................ 37 Degree Requirements............................................................ 41 Program Information............................................................. 43 Grading System...................................................................... 44 Performance........................................................................... 47 Internships.............................................................................. 49 Requirements for Research Involving Human Subjects...... 49 Commencement Exercises..................................................... 49

STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES Introduction............................................................................ 50

Maintaining Current Personal Data....................................................... 50 Student Education Record Access According to FERPA................ 50 Transfer of Official Transcript Records Between National

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