2017-2018 CATALOG - City University of Seattle

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CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE CATALOG

The contents of the 2017-2018 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 has 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.

City University of Seattle Main Campus

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Phone: 206.239.4500 Toll-free within North America: 800.426.5596 Please use our live chat option via CityU.edu

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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.

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 the next generation of practice by faculty who are practitioners themselves and scholars. 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 and World Report and in the top 25 MBA programs in the U.S. according to . 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 50,000 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 shareholder. 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 dedicated faculty and staff, an exceptional student body, and a strong alumni network. We are excited to support you in reaching your education goals and we are committed to delivering an exceptional student experience. CityU is a private nonprofit university that has distinguished itself by offering market-relevant degrees through innovative programs that enable graduates to lead effective change in their communities. As part of CityU, you join an even larger community of students 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 that National University laid in 1971 when it began its pioneering work serving adult learners in new and creative formats. Today, National University System is comprised of: ? National University: The founding institution, which continues to provide innovative educational solutions to adults and military veterans ? City University of Seattle: Emphasizes master's and doctoral degrees, while establishing choice through competency-based and international program ? John F. Kennedy University: Focuses on community and social justice, largely through differentiated graduate and doctoral programs in psychology and law ? WestMed College: Promotes education and training for high-demand careers in healthcare ? The Division of Pre-College Programs: Caters to the success of the next generation of K- 12 learners though the National University Academy and the National University Virtual High School Connected by shared values and community, the affiliates of the National University System serve students in ways that meet their individual needs through accessibility to high-quality programs that incorporate current research, the latest technological advances, and teachings that are relevant to the real world. The System's network of complementary universities offer pathways for students to attain professional and terminal degrees, while recognizing and maximizing the value of faculty, staff, and partners, and maintaining a true commitment to the community. 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!

Sincerely,

Michael R. Cunningham, Ph.D.

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR

2017/2018

SUMMER 2017/18 FALL 2017/18

WINTER 2018

SPRING 2018

Last Day of Registration Late Registration First Day of Quarter

June 20, 2017 June 21, 2017-

forward July 1, 2017

September 20, 2017 Sept 21, 2017forward October 1, 2017

December 20, 2017 Dec 21, 2017 forward January 1, 2018

March 20, 2018 March 21, 2018-

forward April 1, 2018

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, 2017 December 31, 2017

March 31, 2018

June 30, 2018

Canada Day (Canadian Holiday)

July 3, 2017

Independence Day (U.S. Holiday)

July 4, 2017

Civic/Provincial Day (Canadian Holiday)

August 7, 2017

Labor Day (U.S. and Canadian Holiday)

September 4, 2017

Thanksgiving (Canadian Holiday)

October 9, 2017

Veterans Day (U.S. Holiday) Observed

November 10, 2017

Remembrance Day (Canadian Holiday) Observed

November 10, 2017

Thanksgiving (U.S. Holiday)

November 23-24, 2017

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

January 1, 2018

Martin Luther King Day (U.S. Holiday)

January 15, 2018

Presidents Day (U.S. Holiday)

February 19, 2018

Family Day (Alberta Holiday)

February 19, 2018

Good Friday (Canadian Holiday)

March 30, 2018

Victoria Day (Canadian Holiday)

May 21, 2018

Memorial Day (U.S. Holiday)

May 28, 2018

Commencement Ceremony

TBA

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

Summer 2017/18

Fall 2017/18

Winter 2018

10 Week - Regular

July 10, 2017

October 2, 2017

January 8, 2018

10 Week - Distance Learning

July 10, 2017

October 2, 2017

January 8, 2018

5 Week - Regular

July 10, 2017

October 2, 2017

January 8, 2018

5 Week - Distance Learning

July 10, 2017

October 2, 2017

January 8, 2018

5 Week Two - Regular

August 21, 2017

November 13, 2017

February 19, 2018

5 Week Two - Distance Learning

August 21, 2017

November 13, 2017

February 19, 2018

Spring 2018 April 2, 2018 April 2, 2018 April 2, 2018 April 2, 2018 May 14, 2018 May 14, 2018

Curriculum subject to change.

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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................................................................................ 11

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.......................................................................... 15 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........................................................................ 21 Transfer Policies for Graduate Degree Programs............................. 22

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

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

Tuition and Fee Variations........................................................................ 24 Subsidiary Fees............................................................................................. 24 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 Academic Credit Definition...................................................................... 34 Course Information/Attendance............................................................ 37 Degree Requirements............................................................ 40 Program Information............................................................. 43 Grading System...................................................................... 44 Performance........................................................................... 46 Internships.............................................................................. 48 Requirements for Research Involving Human Subjects...... 48 Commencement Exercises..................................................... 48

STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES Introduction............................................................................ 49

Maintaining Current Personal Data....................................................... 49 Student Education Record Access According to FERPA................ 49 Student Access to Financial Information............................................ 50 Graduation and Completion Rate Disclosures.................................. 50 Students with Special Needs................................................................... 50

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