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2021-2022 ACADEMIC CATALOG Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY WITH A Public Mission. CHARLES R. DREW UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE University Catalog 2020-2021 ACCREDITATION Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100; Alameda, CA 94501; (510) 748-9001. WSCUC granted Charles R. Drew University its regional accreditation in 1995. Charles R. Drew University is approved by the State of California Council for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education to grant a Doctor of Medicine degree in cooperation with the Board of Regents of the University of California. The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accredits the Drew/UCLA Medical Education Program through the UCLA School of Medicine. The Charles R Drew University, College of Medicine, is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) as a GME Sponsoring Institution. The College of Science and Health programs are accredited by the following agencies: • Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH) • Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) The Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing MSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Entry Level Masters (ELM) Track is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). EDUCATION COVID-19 EMERGENCY With the exception of courses or programs that are designed primarily for online delivery, the delivery of CDU courses, for the most part, are based on a hybrid format, which means at least one class may be held remotely. Increasingly, course delivery and student performance assessments are taking advantage of modern technology to provide both face-to-face and online experiences for students. However, during an emergency that requires campus closure such as the unprecedented health crisis caused by COVID-19, all instruction may be delivered remotely for as long as the University Administra- tion deems necessary to address the emergency. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION Charles R. Drew University is approved for the training of veterans and eligible persons by the California State Approving Agency for Veterans Educa- tion (CSAAVE) under the provisions of Title 38, United States Code. Veterans and dependents are required to comply with VA regulations in regards to required class attendance and acceptable academic progress. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science does not permit discrimination or harassment in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex including pregnancy or childbirth (and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expres- sion, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other personal characteristic protected by university policy, federal or state law. This policy applies to the University’s programs and activities both on and off-campus, which includes any programs or activities outside of the United States. The University will not retaliate, nor permit retaliation against any person who reports or participates in reports of retaliation. EFFECTIVE CATALOG DATES This Catalog is in effect from Fall Semester 2020 through Summer Semester 2021. BUREAU FOR PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION An individual may contact the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education for review of a complaint. The Bureau may be contacted at 2535 Capital Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833, (http://bppe.ca.gov/), tel. no. 916-431-6924 and fax no. 916-263-1897. CATALOG STATEMENT This Catalog reflects information available as of the date of publication. Policies, regulations, tuition and fees in this Catalog are subject to change and do not constitute an irrevocable contract between any student and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. Policy updates will be posted to the website and made available to students via email. While CDU adheres to the terms of program offerings as stipulated in this catalog, circumstances including change in professional associations and/or accrediting agencies’ requirements may require among other things, course substitution, course changes, and/or course addition. Should changes deemed by the University as necessary for the sole purpose of student success not anticipated at the time of completing this catalog be warranted, CDU will ensure that such changes do not require additional cost to the affected students. PG. 2 CHARLES R. DREW UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE University Catalog 2020-2021 Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science UNIVERSITY CATALOG 2020 - 2021 Community • Leadership • Excellence • Diversity • Integrity • Compassion PG. 3 CHARLES R. DREW UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE University Catalog 2020-2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS Accreditation ..................................................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Charles R. Drew, MD (1904 - 1950): A Life Committed to Excellence ...............................................14 A Message from the President ...................................................................................................................15 A Message from the Provost...................................................................................................................... 16 Board of Trustees ...........................................................................................................................................17 Officers of the University .............................................................................................................................18 A Message from the President of the Academic Senate ......................................................................19 University Overview ......................................................................................................................................20 History of the University .........................................................................................................................20 University Mascot .....................................................................................................................................20 University Colors ......................................................................................................................................21 CDU Advantage Domains and ILOs .....................................................................................................21 Learning Outcomes Curriculum Requirement ...............................................................................22 “CLEDIC” University Values ...................................................................................................................24 Saturday Science Academy ...................................................................................................................24 Academic Policies .........................................................................................................................................25 Academic Degree and/or Certificate ...............................................................................................25 Academic Integrity ...............................................................................................................................25 Academic Dishonesty ..........................................................................................................................25 Academic Load and Enrollment Status ...........................................................................................26 Academic Probation.............................................................................................................................26 Satisfactory Academic Progress .......................................................................................................27 Warning .............................................................................................................................................27 Probation ...........................................................................................................................................28 Dismissal ............................................................................................................................................29 Attendance .............................................................................................................................................29 Leave of Absence .................................................................................................................................30 Semester of Non-Enrollment .............................................................................................................30 Classification of Students ...................................................................................................................30 Unit Requirement ..................................................................................................................................31 Residence Requirement ......................................................................................................................31