Academic Calendar, 2016-2017 - Vanguard University
[Pages:355]2017-2018 Catalog
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requirements. There are established procedures for making changes, procedures which protect the university's integrity and the individual student's interest and
welfare. A curriculum or graduation requirement, when altered, is not made retroactive unless the alteration is to the student's advantage and can be accommodated within the span of years normally required for graduation.
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opportunity within a context of free inquiry and academic integrity. VU is a community that encourages individual integrity and responsibility in accordance
with biblical Christianity and its social and ethical implications.
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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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