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Walden University

2012?2013 Handbook

December 2012

Welcome to the Student Handbook

The Walden University Student Handbook is the primary resource for academic policies and procedures, academic and student resources, and financial services policies for Walden students. The handbook is available only on this Web site.

Students who are admitted for, and enrolled during, the 2012?2013 academic year are subject to the policies and procedures described in this Walden University Student Handbook. The university reserves the right to change any provision, offering, requirement, or fee at any time within the student`s enrollment period.

Neither the provisions of this Walden University Student Handbook nor the acceptance of students to the university through the admission, enrollment, and registration processes constitutes a contract or an offer of a contract. The university further reserves the right to require a student to withdraw from the university for cause at any time.

Academic Offices

Administrative Offices

100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 900

650 S. Exeter Street

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Baltimore, MD 21202

Phone: 1-612-338-7224 or 1-800 WALDENU

Phone: 1-866-4WALDEN

(1-800-925-3368)

(1-866-492-5336)

Fax: 1-612-338-5092

Fax: 1-410-843-8104

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the

North Central Association, .

Walden University practices a policy of nondiscrimination in admission to, access to, and employment in its programs and activities. Walden does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion or creed, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

Walden is committed to providing barrier-free access to its educational services and makes appropriate and reasonable accommodations when necessary. Students requesting accommodations per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must contact the Office of Disability Services at disability@waldenu.edu.

Walden University publications, including the Catalog and Student Handbook, represent current curricula, educational plans, offerings, requirements, tuition, and fees. These may be modified or discontinued from time to time in the university's sole discretion to carry out the university's purposes and objectives. Neither the provisions of this document, nor the acceptance of students through registration and enrollment in the university, constitutes a contract or an offer of a contract.

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A Message for Students

Catalog, Student Handbook, and University Guidebooks

The Walden University Student Handbook and Catalog are updated quarterly--in September, December, March, and June. The most recent version of the catalog is the default publication, but you can access the current handbook or other catalogs from the current academic year by opening the drop-down menu in the upper-right corner of this page, making a selection, and then clicking Go. Older catalogs are available by selecting the Archived Catalogs link in the left navigation pane.

Students who are enrolled during the 2012?2013 academic year are subject to the degree requirements described in the Walden University Catalog for the academic year in which they were admitted.

Additionally, students are subject to the policies and procedures described in the most current Walden University Student Handbook, regardless of the academic year in which they were admitted. The university reserves the right to change any provision, offering, requirement, or fee at any time within the student`s enrollment period.

Students are encouraged to provide feedback about the catalog and handbook or any suggestions for improvement by sending their comments to catalog@waldenu.edu.

The faculty and staff of Walden are here to help students succeed in their academic pursuits.

Sincerely, Eric Riedel, Ph.D. Chief Academic Office

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Contents

Welcome to the Student Handbook ................................................................................................ ii

A Message for Students ................................................................................................................. iii Catalog, Student Handbook, and University Guidebooks.......................................................... iii

Where to Look ................................................................................................................................ 1

Introduction and Legal Information................................................................................................ 2 About Walden University............................................................................................................ 2 History ......................................................................................................................................... 4 Vision, Mission, and Goals ......................................................................................................... 6 Values .......................................................................................................................................... 7 College and School Mission and Vision Statements................................................................... 8 The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Mission and Vision ................. 8 College of Health Sciences Mission and Vision ..................................................................... 8 School of Health Sciences Mission and Vision....................................................................... 9 School of Nursing Mission and Vision.................................................................................... 9 College of Management and Technology Mission and Vision ............................................... 9 School of Management Mission and Vision.......................................................................... 10 College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Mission and Vision........................................... 10 School of Counseling and Social Service Mission and Vision ............................................. 10 School of Psychology Mission and Vision............................................................................ 11 School of Public Policy and Administration Mission and Vision ......................................... 11 Social Change............................................................................................................................ 13 University Outcomes................................................................................................................. 13 Accreditation ............................................................................................................................. 14 Licensure ................................................................................................................................... 15 Florida.................................................................................................................................... 15 Indiana ................................................................................................................................... 15 Minnesota .............................................................................................................................. 15 Pennsylvania .......................................................................................................................... 15 Oregon ................................................................................................................................... 16 South Carolina ....................................................................................................................... 16 Tennessee............................................................................................................................... 16 Washington ............................................................................................................................ 16 Legal Information...................................................................................................................... 17 Privacy Policy........................................................................................................................ 17 Do-Not-Call Policy ............................................................................................................ 17 Trademarks, Copyright, and Disclaimers .............................................................................. 19

Admission ..................................................................................................................................... 21 Admission Policies .................................................................................................................... 21 Misrepresentation of Credentials........................................................................................... 21

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Admission Requirements .......................................................................................................... 21

Bachelor`s Admission Requirements: New and Transfer Students....................................... 21 Undergraduate Certificate Admission Requirements ............................................................ 23 Undergraduate Undeclared Students ..................................................................................... 24 Reading K?12 Endorsement Requirements........................................................................... 24 Master's Admission Requirements ........................................................................................ 25 Executive Master of Business Administration Admission Requirements............................. 25

United States Student Admissions Policy:......................................................................... 25

International Student Admissions Policy:.......................................................................... 26

Master's Certificate Admission Requirements ...................................................................... 26 Education Specialist Admission Requirements ..................................................................... 27 Certificate Admission Requirements..................................................................................... 27 Post-Master's Certificate Admission Requirements .............................................................. 28 Doctoral Admission Requirements........................................................................................ 29 Post-Doctoral Certificate Admission Requirements.............................................................. 29 Additional Academic Unit/Program Requirements .................................................................. 30

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership ............................................... 30 College of Health Sciences.................................................................................................... 41

School of Health Sciences ................................................................................................. 41

School of Nursing .............................................................................................................. 41

College of Management and Technology.............................................................................. 44 School of Information Systems and Technology............................................................... 44

School of Management ..................................................................................................... 44

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences ........................................................................... 45 School of Counseling and Social Service .......................................................................... 45

School of Psychology ........................................................................................................ 46

School of Public Policy and Administration...................................................................... 47

Transfer of Credit ...................................................................................................................... 48

Accelerate Into Master's (AIM) Programs............................................................................. 49 Accelerate Into Master`s (AIM) Programs ........................................................................ 49

University Transfer Requirements......................................................................................... 54 Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) Transfer Credit ............................................................. 55 Transfer Maximum by Program (Chart)................................................................................ 56 Transfer From the Military or by Exams............................................................................... 78 Reconsideration of an Evaluation.......................................................................................... 79 Prior Learning Credit ................................................................................................................ 79

Credit Limitations.................................................................................................................. 79 Overall Credit Maximums ................................................................................................. 79

Prior Learning Credit Limitations...................................................................................... 79

Credit by Examination........................................................................................................... 80 Third-party credit by examination alternatives.................................................................. 80

Transfer Equivalency for Professional Certifications ........................................................... 84 American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (AICPCU) Articulation Agreement.......................................................................................................................... 84

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