Academic Calendar, 2016-2017 - Vanguard University

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2017-2018......................................................................... 6 The College and Graduate Programs* ................................................................ 6 Professional Studies ............................................................................................ 7

GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 10 University Mission, Vision and Identity Statement .......................................... 10 Overview........................................................................................................... 10 History .............................................................................................................. 10 Institutional Values ........................................................................................... 11 Institutional Learning Outcomes....................................................................... 12 Faith Confession ............................................................................................... 12 Statement on Diversity...................................................................................... 12 Accreditation..................................................................................................... 13 Institutional Affiliations .................................................................................... 13 Location ............................................................................................................ 13 Campus and Buildings ...................................................................................... 13 University Institutes and Centers ...................................................................... 14

UNIVERSITY POLICIES .......................................................................................... 16

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION.................................................................................. 21 Selective Admission.......................................................................................... 21 High School Preparation ................................................................................... 21 Application Deadlines....................................................................................... 21 First-Time College Freshmen ........................................................................... 22

Transfer Students .............................................................................................. 22 Course Articulation with California Community Colleges............................... 23 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Agreement....................... 24 Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Agreement............................. 24 Re-Admission ................................................................................................... 24 International Students ....................................................................................... 24 Notification of Application Decision................................................................ 25 Student Classification in VU's Traditional Undergraduate Programs .............. 25

FINANCIAL INFORMATION.................................................................................... 27 Financial Aid Office ......................................................................................... 27 Costs and Payment Policies .............................................................................. 36

STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SERVICES ....................................................................... 40 University Student Services .............................................................................. 40 Undergraduate Student Life .............................................................................. 41 General Expectations of the Vanguard Community ......................................... 44 Intercollegiate Athletics .................................................................................... 45

ACADEMIC INFORMATION.................................................................................... 46 Degrees Granted ............................................................................................... 46 Academic Support Services .............................................................................. 48 Academic Policies ............................................................................................ 51 Classroom Conduct........................................................................................... 58 Academic Integrity and Dishonesty Policy....................................................... 59 Diversity/Multicultural Exposure Course Requirement.................................... 61 Off Campus Study Programs ............................................................................ 63

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The Core Curriculum ........................................................................................ 67

THE COLLEGE....................................................................................................... 75 Minors in the College........................................................................................ 75 Pre-Professional Preparation in the College...................................................... 77 General Courses in The College ....................................................................... 78 Department of Anthropology and Sociology .................................................... 82 Department of Biology...................................................................................... 95 Department of Business and Management...................................................... 102 Department of Chemistry................................................................................ 110 Department of Communication....................................................................... 120 Department of English .................................................................................... 131 Department of History and Political Science ................................................. 136 Department of Kinesiology ............................................................................. 144 Department of Liberal Studies ........................................................................ 152 Department of Mathematics ............................................................................ 157 Department of Music ...................................................................................... 162 Nursing Program ............................................................................................. 185 Department of Psychology.............................................................................. 189 Department of Religion................................................................................... 195 Department of Spanish.................................................................................... 210 Department of Theatre Arts ............................................................................ 214

Teacher Advancement Program...................................................................... 257 Graduate Program in Nursing ......................................................................... 261 Graduate Program in Organizational Psychology........................................... 270 Graduate Programs in Religion....................................................................... 277

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES..................................................................................... 295 Academic Information .................................................................................... 299 Costs and Payment Policies ............................................................................ 308 Degree Programs ............................................................................................ 311 Business Major with a Concentration in Organizational Management........... 319 Early Childhood Education Major .................................................................. 322 Nursing Program ? RN to BSN ...................................................................... 331 Psychology Major with a Concentration in Human Development ............... 334 Religion Major with a Concentration in Ministry and Leadership ................. 336 Professional Studies Minors ........................................................................... 338

VANGUARD UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES................................................ 341

ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY ....................................................................... 341

INDEX .................................................................................................................. 348

GRADUATE STUDIES ........................................................................................... 224 Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology ...................................................... 229 Graduate Program in Education ...................................................................... 241

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2017-2018

This calendar is tentative and subject to change.

THE COLLEGE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS*

Fall Semester 2017

Aug. 18 18-20

19-20 21 22

Residence Facilities Open for New Students, Friday Welcome Weekend: New Student Orientation,

Friday-Sunday Residence Facilities Open for Returning Students, Saturday Classes Begin, Monday Convocation, Tuesday

Sept. 1 1

4

Last Day to Add New Courses, Friday Last Day to Drop a Course without it Appearing on

Transcripts, Friday Labor Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed), Monday

Oct. 13

Last Day to Drop a Course without Academic Penalty, Friday

Nov. 6-10 13-17 22-24

Priority Academic Registration for Continuing Undergraduate Students, Monday-Friday

Academic Registration for Continuing Graduate Students, Monday-Friday

Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed), Wednesday-Friday

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Dec. 4 5-8 8 25-29

Last Day of Classes, Monday Final Examinations, Tuesday-Friday Last Day of Regular Semester Housing, Friday Christmas Holiday (Offices Closed)

Spring Semester 2018

Jan. 1 5 5-7 6-7

8 15

19 19

New Year's Holiday (Offices Closed) Residence Facilities Open for New Students, Thursday New Student Orientation, Friday-Sunday Residence Facilities Open for Returning Students, Saturday-

Sunday Classes Begin, Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (No Classes,

Offices Closed), Monday Last Day to Add New Courses, Friday Last Day to Drop a Course without it Appearing on

Transcripts, Friday

Feb. 19

President's Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed), Monday

Mar. 2

12-17 30

Last Day to Drop a Course without Academic Penalty, Friday

Spring Recess (No Classes), Monday-Friday Good Friday ( No Classes, Offices Closed) Friday

Apr. 9-13

16-20

19 27

Academic Registration for Continuing Undergraduate Students, Monday-Friday

Academic Registration for Continuing Graduate Students, Monday-Friday

University Awards Chapel, Thursday Last day of Classes, Friday

Apr. 30-May 3 May 3

Final Examinations, Monday-Thursday Baccalaureate, Thursday

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Move-out Day for Non-Graduating Students, Friday

4

Commencement, Friday

5

Move-out Day for Graduating Seniors, Saturday

Summer Sessions 2018

May 7-25

Session I

28

Memorial Day Holiday (Offices Closed), Monday

May 29-June 15 Session II

June 18-July 6

Session III

July 4

Independence Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed), Wednesday

*Graduate program deadline dates may vary depending on instructional delivery method.

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

New Cohorts

Orientation Dates

Fall 1 Start

Aug. 17, 2017

Fall 2 Start

Sept. 21, 2017

Spring 1 Start

Jan. 4, 2018

Spring 2 Start

Feb. 8, 2018

Summer Start

May 1, 2018

(Last week of Summer classes: Aug. 13-17)

Classes Begin Aug. 21, 2017 Sept. 25, 2017 Jan. 8, 2018 Feb. 12, 2018 May 7, 2018

Fall Semester 2017

July 3-7

Academic Registration for Fall 2017 ? Returning Students

Financial Registration for Fall 2017 ? returning and new students must be financially registered for all Fall semester courses by two Fridays prior to their first semester course

Aug. 17 21-25

Orientation for New Session 1 Students Session 1 Begins

Sept. 4 25-29

Labor Day Holiday (Classes in Session, Offices Closed) Session 2 Begins

Oct. 30-Nov. 3 Session 3 Begins

Nov. 6-9 22-24

Academic Registration for Spring 2018 ? Returning Students Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes; Offices Closed Nov. 23-25)

Financial Registration for Spring 2018 ? returning and new students must be financially registered for all Spring semester courses by two Fridays prior to their first semester course

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Dec. 4-8 25-31

Last Week of Classes Christmas Holiday (Offices Closed)

Spring Semester 2018

Jan. 2 4 8-12 15

New Year's Day Observed (Offices Closed) Orientation for New Session 1 Students Session 1 Begins Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (Classes in Session, Offices Closed)

Feb. 8 12-16 19

Orientation for New Session 2 Students Session 2 Begins President's Day Holiday (Classes in Session, Offices Closed)

Mar. 12-16

Spring Recess (No Classes, Offices Open)

Summer Semester 2018

May 7-11 28

Session 1 Begins Memorial Day Holiday (Classes in Session, Offices Closed)

June 11-15

Session 2 Begins

July 4

Independence Day Holiday (Classes in Session, Offices Closed)

2-6

Academic Registration for Fall 2018 ? Returning Students

16-20

Session 3 Begins

Financial Registration for Fall 2018 ? returning and new students must be financially registered for all Fall semester courses by two Fridays prior to their first semester course

26-30 Apr. 9-12

Session 3 Begins

Academic Registration for Summer 2018 ? Returning Students

Aug. 13-17 23

Last Week of Summer Classes Orientation for New Fall Session 1 Students

3/30/18

Financial Registration for Summer 2018 ? returning and new students must be financially registered for all Summer semester courses by two Fridays prior to their first semester course Good Friday (No Classes, Offices Closed)

Apr. 23-27

Last week of Classes

30 May 3

4

Orientation for New Summer 2018 Students Baccalaureate Commencement

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