2012 2013 Walden University Student Handbook

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2012?2013 Walden University Student Handbook

September 2012

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 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.

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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, constitute a contract or an offer of a contract.

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Contents

About the Student Handbook.......................................................................................................... ii

Contents ......................................................................................................................................... iii

Introduction and Legal Information................................................................................................ 1

About Walden University............................................................................................................ 1 History ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Vision, Mission, and Goals ......................................................................................................... 4

Vision....................................................................................................................................... 4 Mission .................................................................................................................................... 4 Goals ........................................................................................................................................ 4 University Values ........................................................................................................................ 5 Values .......................................................................................................................................... 5 Quality ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Integrity ................................................................................................................................... 5 Student-Centeredness .............................................................................................................. 5 College and School Mission and Vision Statements ............................................................... 6 The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Mission and Vision ................. 6 College of Health Sciences Mission and Vision ..................................................................... 6 College of Management and Technology Mission and Vision ............................................... 7 College of Social and Behavior Sciences Mission and Vision................................................ 8 Social Change.............................................................................................................................. 9 University Outcomes................................................................................................................. 10 Accreditation ............................................................................................................................. 10 Licensure ................................................................................................................................... 11 Florida.................................................................................................................................... 12 Minnesota .............................................................................................................................. 12 Oregon ................................................................................................................................... 12 Pennsylvania .......................................................................................................................... 12 South Carolina ....................................................................................................................... 12 Tennessee............................................................................................................................... 12 Washington ............................................................................................................................ 13 Legal Information...................................................................................................................... 13 Privacy Policy........................................................................................................................ 13 Do-Not-Call Policy................................................................................................................ 14 Trademarks, Copyright, and Disclaimers .............................................................................. 16

Admission ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Admission Policies .................................................................................................................... 18 Misrepresentation of Credentials........................................................................................... 18

Admission Requirements .......................................................................................................... 18 Bachelor`s Admission Requirements: New and Transfer Students....................................... 19 Undergraduate Certificate Admission Requirements ............................................................ 20

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Undergraduate Undeclared Students ..................................................................................... 21 Executive Master of Business Administration Admission Requirements............................. 21 Master's Admission Requirements ........................................................................................ 22 Master's Certificate Admission Requirements ...................................................................... 23 Certificate Admission Requirements..................................................................................... 23 Post-Master's Certificate Admission Requirements .............................................................. 24 Education Specialist Admission Requirements ..................................................................... 24 Doctoral Admission Requirements........................................................................................ 25 Post-Doctoral Certificate Admission Requirements.............................................................. 26 Additional Academic Unit/Program Requirements .................................................................. 26 The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership ............................................... 26 College of Health Sciences.................................................................................................... 36 School of Health Sciences...................................................................................................... 36 School of Nursing .................................................................................................................. 37 College of Management and Technology.............................................................................. 39 School of Information Systems and Technology.................................................................... 39 School of Management .......................................................................................................... 40 College of Social and Behavioral Sciences ........................................................................... 41 School of Counseling and Social Service .............................................................................. 41 School of Psychology............................................................................................................. 41 School of Public Policy and Administration.......................................................................... 43

Transfer of Credit.......................................................................................................................... 45

Accelerate Into Master's (AIM) Programs ................................................................................ 46 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 46 AIM Program Chart............................................................................................................... 48 School of Psychology ............................................................................................................ 52

University Transfer Requirements ............................................................................................ 55 Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) Transfer Credit................................................................. 56 Transfer Maximum by Program (Chart) ................................................................................... 56 Transfer From the Military or by Exams .................................................................................. 74 Reconsideration of an Evaluation ............................................................................................. 74 Prior Learning Credit ................................................................................................................ 75

Credit Limitations.................................................................................................................. 75 Overall Credit Maximums ..................................................................................................... 75 Prior Learning Credit Limitations ......................................................................................... 75 Credit by Examination........................................................................................................... 75 Third-Party Credit by Examination Alternatives................................................................... 76 Credit-by-Examination Equivalents for Major Coursework ................................................. 78 Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diplomas......................... 79 Credit-by-Diploma Examination Equivalents for General Education Courses..................... 80 Transfer Equivalency for Professional Certifications ........................................................... 80 Credit by Portfolio ................................................................................................................. 81 Conditional Admission.............................................................................................................. 81 Conditional Admission for First Term Undergraduate Students Pending Adequate Academic Progress ................................................................................................................................. 82

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Conditional Admission for NTU Certificates........................................................................ 83 Applicants With Degrees From Non-U.S. Institutions ............................................................. 83

Applying for Admission ........................................................................................................ 83 Seeking Transfer Credit......................................................................................................... 83 International Inquiries............................................................................................................ 84 Non-Degree-Seeking Students .................................................................................................. 84 Approval Requirements ......................................................................................................... 84 Registration Requirements .................................................................................................... 85 Applying for a Degree Program ............................................................................................ 85 Financial Aid ......................................................................................................................... 85 Changing Degree Programs ...................................................................................................... 85 Undergraduate Students......................................................................................................... 86 Graduate Students.................................................................................................................. 86 Changing Concentrations or Specializations Within a Degree Program .................................. 87 Undergraduate Concentrations and Graduate Specializations............................................... 87 Deferring Admission ................................................................................................................. 87 Timeline Summary and Withdrawal Deadlines..................................................................... 88 Gaining Readmission ................................................................................................................ 88 Dismissal Due to Code of Conduct Violations...................................................................... 88 Readmission After Dismissal for Low GPA or Failing the Same Required Course Twice .. 88 Readmission After Withdrawal ............................................................................................. 89 Readmission Decisions.......................................................................................................... 89 English Proficiency ................................................................................................................... 90 Wait Time After Denial ......................................................................................................... 90

Academic Calendar and Registration Policies .............................................................................. 92

At-A-Glance Calendar............................................................................................................... 92 2011?2012 ............................................................................................................................. 92 2012?2013 ............................................................................................................................. 93

Quarter-Based Programs ........................................................................................................... 93 2011?2012 ............................................................................................................................. 93 2012?2013 ............................................................................................................................. 95 2011?2012 ............................................................................................................................. 98 2012?2013 ........................................................................................................................... 101

Registration Policies................................................................................................................ 104 Course Registration ............................................................................................................. 104 Registration Periods............................................................................................................. 104 Failure to Register ............................................................................................................... 104 Withdrawing From a Course ............................................................................................... 105 Ordering Course Materials .................................................................................................. 105

Enrollment, Academic Progress, and Grading Policies .............................................................. 106

Enrollment Requirements and Options ................................................................................... 106 Enrollment Requirements .................................................................................................... 106 Maximum Course Registration Limit.................................................................................. 107 Minimum Credits Earned at Walden Toward Bachelor`s Degree....................................... 108 Minimum Years of Enrollment at Walden Toward Graduate Degrees ............................... 108

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Student Enrollment Verification.......................................................................................... 108 Residency Requirements ......................................................................................................... 109

Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling Residencies...................................................... 110 Mental Health Counseling Residencies ............................................................................... 110 Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation) Residencies 111 D.B.A. Residencies.............................................................................................................. 112 Ed.D. Residencies................................................................................................................ 113 Ph.D. Residencies ................................................................................................................ 113 Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision Residencies .............................................. 115 School of Psychology Academic Year in Residence........................................................... 117 Academic Progress .................................................................................................................. 119 Minimum Academic Progress Benchmarks and GPA Requirements ................................. 119 First-Year Ph.D. Academic Benchmarks and Progress Standards ...................................... 134 Academic Warning .............................................................................................................. 135 Academic Dismissal ............................................................................................................ 136 Additional Information ........................................................................................................ 136 Regular Leave of Absence................................................................................................... 136 Requesting a Leave of Absence........................................................................................... 136 Adjusting Grades During a Leave of Absence .................................................................... 137 Returning to the Academic Program Following a Leave of Absence ................................. 137 Determining Federal Financial Aid During Leave of Absence ........................................... 137 Military Leave of Absence .................................................................................................. 138 Tuition Reduction Benefit ................................................................................................... 139 Course Grades and Official Withdrawal From the University ............................................ 139 Administrative Withdrawal ................................................................................................. 140 Class Participation Requirement ......................................................................................... 140 Withdrawal for Recipients of Federal Financial Aid........................................................... 140 Academic Renewal Policies ................................................................................................ 141 Qualifying for Academic Renewal ...................................................................................... 141 Additional Information ........................................................................................................ 141 Grading.................................................................................................................................... 142 Bachelor`s-Level Course Participation Policy .................................................................... 144 Repeating a Course .............................................................................................................. 147 Commencement ................................................................................................................... 150

Learning and Research Resources .............................................................................................. 152

Instructional Delivery Models................................................................................................. 152 Knowledge Area Modules (KAM) ...................................................................................... 152 Courses ................................................................................................................................ 152

Faculty Services ...................................................................................................................... 153 Student Guidelines for the Classroom..................................................................................... 156

Student Responsibility for Technology ............................................................................... 157 Participation in Online Discussion ...................................................................................... 158 Faculty Members` Availability............................................................................................ 160 Faculty Members` Discussion Participation........................................................................ 160 Foundational Activities ........................................................................................................... 160

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Field Experiences .................................................................................................................... 165 Optional Practicum Experience (CLRA 6550).................................................................... 166 Optional Practicum Experience (HINF 6950) ..................................................................... 167 Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation) ......................................................................................................................... 167 Field Experience in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling ......................................... 167 Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling Practicum ........................................................ 168 Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling Internship ........................................................ 170

Field Experience in Mental Health Counseling ...................................................................... 172 Mental Health Counseling Practicum.................................................................................. 173 Mental Health Counseling Internship.................................................................................. 175 Field Experience in Counselor Education and Supervision ................................................ 177 Field Experience in Ph.D. in Psychology Clinical and Counseling Psychology Specializations ..................................................................................................................... 178 Field Experience in Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) ...................................................... 185 Doctoral Research Sequence ............................................................................................... 185 Ed.D. Research Sequence--The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership 191

KAM Policies and Processes................................................................................................... 192 Selecting an Assessor .......................................................................................................... 193 Submission and Evaluation of a Learning Agreement ........................................................ 194 Students ............................................................................................................................... 194 Assessors ............................................................................................................................. 194 Notification of Acceptance of the Learning Agreement by the University......................... 194 Submission and Evaluation of a KAM Demonstration ....................................................... 195 Notification of Acceptance of the KAM Demonstration by the University........................ 195

Institutional Review Board...................................................................................................... 195 Institutional Review Board: Scope of Authority ................................................................. 196 Institutional Review Board: Membership............................................................................ 196 Institutional Review Board: Information Required for Review .......................................... 197

Capstone Research: Master's Thesis ....................................................................................... 198 Thesis Committee Chair Roles and Assignment Process .................................................... 198 Thesis University Research Review (URR) ........................................................................ 199 Thesis Completion Process.................................................................................................. 201

Capstone Research: Dissertation or Doctoral Study ............................................................... 202 Doctoral Committee Member Roles and Functions ............................................................ 203 Selection and Appointment of Committees......................................................................... 206 Doctoral Capstone Completion Process .............................................................................. 207

Final Projects ........................................................................................................................... 209 Final Projects: B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology ePortfolio............................. 210 Final Projects: Master of Healthcare Administration ePortfolio ......................................... 211 Final Projects: Master of Public Health ePortfolio.............................................................. 211 Final Projects: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) ePortfolio......................................... 211 Final Projects: M.S. in Adult Learning ePortfolio............................................................... 212 Final Projects: M.S. in Clinical Research Administration ePortfolio.................................. 212 Final Projects: M.S. in Early Childhood Studies ePortfolio................................................ 212 Final Projects: M.S. in Health Informatics Scholarly Project ............................................. 213

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Final Project: M.S. in Education ePortfolio ........................................................................ 213 Final Projects: M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology ePortfolio............................ 213 Final Projects: M.S. in Education ePortfolio ....................................................................... 214 Final Projects: Master's Thesis ............................................................................................ 214 Registering for Thesis Credits ............................................................................................. 215 Final Projects: Ed.S. in Educational Technology Capstone Project .................................... 215 Final Projects: Education Specialist (Ed.S.) ........................................................................ 215 Final Projects: D.B.A. Doctoral Study ................................................................................ 216 Doctoral Study Timing ........................................................................................................ 217 Doctoral Study Courses ....................................................................................................... 217 Registering for Doctoral Study Credits ............................................................................... 218 Final Projects: Ed.D. Capstone: Project Study .................................................................... 218 Doctoral Study Timing ........................................................................................................ 218 Registering for Doctoral Study Credits ............................................................................... 219 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practicum Project Description and Requirements ....... 219 Final Projects: Dissertation.................................................................................................. 221 Dissertation Timing ............................................................................................................. 221 Registering for Dissertation Credits .................................................................................... 222 Transition Points ..................................................................................................................... 222 Other Undergraduate Options ................................................................................................. 223 Undergraduate Minors ......................................................................................................... 223 UVM Dual Degree .................................................................................................................. 224 Dual Degree ......................................................................................................................... 224

Student Support Services ............................................................................................................ 226

Admissions .............................................................................................................................. 226 Alumni Relations..................................................................................................................... 226 Bursar ...................................................................................................................................... 226 Center for International Programs ........................................................................................... 226

Walden University`s Center for International Programs Welcomes You! .......................... 226 Orientation ........................................................................................................................... 227 A Virtual Community for International Students: eCommunity ......................................... 227 Social and Professional Networking at Walden .................................................................. 227 user/WaldenUniversity......................................................................... 228 waldenu................................................................................................... 228 Student Assistance Programs............................................................................................... 228 The U.S. Education System ................................................................................................. 228 Culture and Communication................................................................................................ 228 Internationalization .............................................................................................................. 229 Scholarships and Awards..................................................................................................... 229 Overseas Military ................................................................................................................ 230 After Walden ....................................................................................................................... 230 International Alumni............................................................................................................ 230 Center for Research Quality .................................................................................................... 231 Center for Student Success...................................................................................................... 232 Library ................................................................................................................................. 232

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