University of the People - uopeople catalog

GRADUATE CATALOG

UNIVERSITY OF THE PEOPLE

September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022

595 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 623

Pasadena, CA 91101

UoPeople.edu

info@uopeople.edu

Tel. +1 626 264 888

Administration

President

Mr. Shai Reshef

Provost

Dr. David H. Cohen

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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Welcome to the University of the People Graduate Catalog for the 2021-22 academic year! This catalog

contains everything you need to know about your educational career at UoPeople. You will find details

on UoPeople¡¯s academic policies, courses, programs of study, degree requirements, Course Instructors,

fees, scholarships, and the academic calendar. I encourage you to review it thoroughly and continue to

refer to it throughout the academic year.

University of the People is a university unlike any other. UoPeople was built on the foundation that higher

education is a basic right for all. Since its inception, the University has offered affordable, accessible,

quality, degree-granting programs. We envision a world in which all qualified high school graduates have

access to higher education, regardless of financial, geographic, political, and personal circumstances. We

will continue to grow and expand our offerings until that dream comes true.

In becoming a member of the UoPeople family, you are embarking on an online educational journey with

peers from over 200 countries and territories. Our students are incredibly diverse, and we know that each

of you requires personalized attention and support. Studying online is not easy; it takes an incredible

amount of dedication, focus, and hard work. Your success is our priority, and we are here to guide and

support you in your educational journey.

At UoPeople, you will be intellectually challenged, engage in energizing debates, and grapple with the

big questions posed by today¡¯s global society. You will encounter a student body of unmatched diversity

and will be supported by Course Instructors and Program Advisors along the way. As a UoPeople student,

you will receive a solid liberal arts foundation, along with the specialized practical knowledge needed for

success in your chosen field. All of this, taken together, is designed to help you achieve your educational

goals and lead a successful, fulfilling life as an individual and member of our global society.

University of the People was built for you. Our expanding global community is enriched by each of its

members. I wish you all the best of luck and success in this academic year and look forward to hearing

about all of your accomplishments.

Sincerely,

Shai Reshef, President

University of the People

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS

Administration .............................................................................................................................. 2

Board of Trustees .......................................................................................................................... 2

President¡¯s Council........................................................................................................................ 2

Advisory Boards ............................................................................................................................ 2

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT................................................................................................. 3

Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................... 4

Notices about the Catalog............................................................................................................. 7

Accreditation, Regulatory and Other Notes .................................................................................. 7

Chapter 1: About the University .............................................................................................. 10

Academic Calendar 2021-2022 ................................................................................................... 10

Administrative Holidays 2021-2022 ............................................................................................ 11

Vision, Mission, Goals, Objectives, Values .................................................................................. 12

Milestones in the History of University of the People ..................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Chapter 2: Administrative Policies ........................................................................................... 15

Diversity and Inclusivity Policies.................................................................................................. 18

Privacy Policy .............................................................................................................................. 19

Student Records .......................................................................................................................... 19

Intellectual Property ................................................................................................................... 21

Social Media ................................................................................................................................ 21

Grievance (Formal Complaint Process) Policy ............................................................................. 22

Romantic and Kinship Relationship Policy................................................................................... 25

Sexual Harassment Policy ........................................................................................................... 26

Non-Retaliation Policy................................................................................................................. 26

Student Identity Verification Policy............................................................................................. 27

Academic Waiver Policy .............................................................................................................. 27

Chapter 3: Graduate Admissions ............................................................................................. 29

MBA Admissions Requirements .................................................................................................. 29

M.Ed. Admissions Requirements ................................................................................................ 29

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Application Process ..................................................................................................................... 30

Application Deadlines ................................................................................................................. 39

NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND CREDENTIALS EARNED AT OUR

INSTITUTION ............................................................................................................................... 39

Transfer Students ........................................................................................................................ 41

Student Verification .................................................................................................................... 42

Making Our Decision ................................................................................................................... 43

Chapter 4: Processing Fees, Scholarships, and Financial Assistance .......................................... 45

Processing Fees ........................................................................................................................... 45

Total Estimated Fees ................................................................................................................... 47

Financial Assistance and Scholarships ......................................................................................... 49

False Statements, Misrepresentation, and Fraud ....................................................................... 49

Cancellation of Enrollment.......................................................................................................... 49

Loans ........................................................................................................................................... 50

Chapter 5: Academic Regulations ............................................................................................. 52

Academic Degree Requirements ................................................................................................. 52

Changing Academic Programs ..................................................................................................... 60

Chapter 6: Graduate Program of Study..................................................................................... 56

Master of Business Administration (MBA) .................................................................................. 56

The Curriculum ........................................................................................................................... 57

Master of Business Administration Courses................................................................................ 59

Master of Education in Advanced Teaching (M.Ed.) ................................................................... 63

The Curriculum ........................................................................................................................... 65

Master of Education Courses ...................................................................................................... 67

Chapter 7: UoPeople¡¯s Study Process ....................................................................................... 77

The Study Process and Student Responsibilities ......................................................................... 77

Components of the Study Process .............................................................................................. 78

Late Work.................................................................................................................................... 81

Chapter 8: Course Selection and Scheduling ............................................................................ 83

Course-Numbering System ......................................................................................................... 83

Registration................................................................................................................................. 83

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