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Walden University

2013?2014 Handbook

June 2014

Welcome to the Student Handbook

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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About 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 2013?2014 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.

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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 2013?2014 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 Officer

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Contents

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

About the Student Handbook......................................................................................................... iii

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

Contents .......................................................................................................................................... v

Where to Look ............................................................................................................................. xiii

What's New? (June 2014) ............................................................................................................ xiv

Introduction and Legal Information................................................................................................ 1 About Walden University............................................................................................................ 1 History ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Vision, Mission, and Goals ......................................................................................................... 4 Vision....................................................................................................................................... 4 Mission .................................................................................................................................... 4 Goals ........................................................................................................................................ 4 University Values ........................................................................................................................ 4 Values ...................................................................................................................................... 4 College and School Mission and Vision Statements ............................................................... 5 UVM Dual Degree .................................................................................................................... 10 Dual Degree ........................................................................................................................... 10 Social Change............................................................................................................................ 10 University Outcomes................................................................................................................. 10 Accreditation ............................................................................................................................. 11 Licensure ............................................................................................................................... 12 Legal Information...................................................................................................................... 14 Privacy Policy........................................................................................................................ 14 Do-Not-Call Policy................................................................................................................ 14 Trademarks, Copyright, and Disclaimers.................................................................................. 16 Trademarks ............................................................................................................................ 16 Copyright Statement .............................................................................................................. 16 Link Policy and Disclaimer ................................................................................................... 16 Warranty and Other Disclaimers ........................................................................................... 16

Admission ..................................................................................................................................... 18 Admission Policies .................................................................................................................... 18 Misrepresentation of Credentials........................................................................................... 18 Second Graduate Degree ....................................................................................................... 18

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Admission Requirements .......................................................................................................... 19

Bachelor's Admission Requirements: New and Transfer Students ....................................... 19 Undergraduate Certificate Admission Requirements ............................................................ 21 Undergraduate Undeclared Students ..................................................................................... 22 Executive Master of Business Administration Admission Requirements............................. 22 Master's Admission Requirements ........................................................................................ 23 Master's Certificate Admission Requirements ...................................................................... 24 Post-Master's Certificate Admission Requirements .............................................................. 24 Education Specialist Admission Requirements ..................................................................... 25 Doctoral Admission Requirements........................................................................................ 25 Post-Doctoral Certificate Admission Requirements.............................................................. 26 Reading K?12 Endorsement Requirements........................................................................... 26 Additional Academic Unit/Program Requirements............................................................... 27

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership........................................... 27 College of Health Sciences ............................................................................................... 36 College of Management and Technology ......................................................................... 39 College of Social and Behavioral Sciences ...................................................................... 40 Transfer of Credit ...................................................................................................................... 41

University Transfer Requirements......................................................................................... 42 Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) Transfer Credit ............................................................. 44 Transfer Maximum by Program (Chart)................................................................................ 44 Transfer From the Military or by Exams............................................................................... 64 Reconsideration of an Evaluation.......................................................................................... 64 Prior Learning Credit ................................................................................................................ 66

Credit Limitations.................................................................................................................. 66 Credit by Examination........................................................................................................... 66 Transfer Equivalency for Professional Certifications ........................................................... 72 Credit by Portfolio ................................................................................................................. 73 Conditional Admission.............................................................................................................. 73

Conditional Admission for First Term Undergraduate Students Pending Adequate Academic Progress ................................................................................................................................. 74 Applicants With Degrees and Coursework From Non-U.S. Institutions .................................. 74

Applying for Admission ........................................................................................................ 74 Seeking Transfer Credit......................................................................................................... 75 International Inquiries............................................................................................................ 76 Non-Degree-Seeking Students .................................................................................................. 76

Approval Requirements ......................................................................................................... 76 Registration Requirements .................................................................................................... 76 Applying for a Degree Program ............................................................................................ 77 Financial Aid ......................................................................................................................... 77

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Changing Degree Programs ...................................................................................................... 77 Undergraduate Students......................................................................................................... 77 Graduate Students.................................................................................................................. 78

Changing Concentrations or Specializations Within a Degree Program .................................. 78 Undergraduate Concentrations and Graduate Specializations............................................... 78

Deferring Admission ................................................................................................................. 79 Gaining Readmission ................................................................................................................ 79

Timeline Summary and Withdrawal Deadlines..................................................................... 79 Dismissal Due to Code of Conduct Violations...................................................................... 79 Readmission After Dismissal for Low GPA or Failing the Same Required Course Twice .. 80 Readmission After Withdrawal ............................................................................................. 80 Readmission Decisions.......................................................................................................... 81 English Proficiency ................................................................................................................... 81 Wait Time After Denial............................................................................................................. 82

Academic Calendar and Registration Policies .............................................................................. 83 At-A-Glance Calendar............................................................................................................... 83 2013?2014 ............................................................................................................................. 83 Quarter-Based Programs........................................................................................................ 83 2013?2014 ............................................................................................................................. 84 Semester-Based Programs ..................................................................................................... 86 Registration Policies.................................................................................................................. 89 Course Registration ............................................................................................................... 89 Registration Periods............................................................................................................... 89 Failure to Register ................................................................................................................. 90 Withdrawing From a Course ................................................................................................. 90 Ordering Course Materials .................................................................................................... 90

Enrollment, Academic Progress, and Grading Policies ................................................................ 91 Enrollment Requirements and Options ..................................................................................... 91 Enrollment Requirements ...................................................................................................... 91 Enrollment Options................................................................................................................ 92 Student Enrollment Verification............................................................................................ 94 Residency Requirements ........................................................................................................... 94 Technology Requirements for All Residencies ..................................................................... 95 EMBA Residencies................................................................................................................ 96 Master of Social Work (MSW) Residencies ......................................................................... 97 M.S. in Addiction Counseling Residencies ........................................................................... 98 M.S. in Career Counseling Residencies ................................................................................ 99 M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling Residencies......................................... 101 M.S. in Mental Health Counseling Residencies .................................................................. 102

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M.S. in School Counseling Residencies .............................................................................. 104 Residency Session Abstracts--M.S. ................................................................................... 105 Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation) Residencies 122 Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) Residencies .................................................. 127 Doctor of Information Technology (D.I.T.) Residencies .................................................... 131 Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Residencies ........................................................................ 137 Ed.D. Residencies................................................................................................................ 139 Ph.D. Residencies ................................................................................................................ 144 Ph.D. Residency Session Abstracts ..................................................................................... 147 Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision Residencies .............................................. 153 School of Psychology Academic Year in Residence........................................................... 161 Academic Progress .................................................................................................................. 173

Academic Progress Benchmarks (Chart)............................................................................. 173 Academic Warning and Dismissal .......................................................................................... 186

Academic Warning .............................................................................................................. 186 Academic Dismissal ............................................................................................................ 187 Global Education Network Exchange Courses ................................................................... 187 Additional Information ........................................................................................................ 187 Doctoral Candidacy ............................................................................................................. 187 Leave of Absence ................................................................................................................ 188 Withdrawing from the University........................................................................................ 191 Undergraduate Academic Renewal ..................................................................................... 193 Grading.................................................................................................................................... 194

Course Grading Scales......................................................................................................... 194 Undergraduate Grades That Count Toward Credits Attempted .......................................... 194 KAM Grades and Credit Award .......................................................................................... 197 Auditing Policy.................................................................................................................... 198 Grades of Incomplete........................................................................................................... 198 Grade Point Average ........................................................................................................... 199 Repeating a Course .............................................................................................................. 200 Grade Appeal ....................................................................................................................... 201 Degree Audit, Completion, and Graduation ........................................................................ 202 Transcript Requests ............................................................................................................. 203 Progress Grading ................................................................................................................. 204

Learning and Research Resources .............................................................................................. 206 Instructional Delivery Models................................................................................................. 206

Knowledge Area Modules (KAM) ...................................................................................... 206 Courses ................................................................................................................................ 206 Faculty Services ...................................................................................................................... 207

Communicating With Instructors ........................................................................................ 208

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