Course Catalog 2013-2014
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Graduate Course Catalog 2013-2014 Graduate Programs The University Mission Wilmington University is committed to excellence in teaching, relevancy of the curriculum, and individual attention to students. As an institution with admissions policies that provide access for all, it offers opportunity for higher education to students of varying ages, interests, and aspirations. The University provides a range of exemplary career-oriented undergraduate and graduate degree programs for a growing and diverse student population. It delivers these programs at locations and times convenient to students and at an affordable price. A highly qualified full-time faculty works closely with part-time faculty drawn from the workplace to ensure that the University’s programs prepare students to begin or continue their career, improve their competitiveness in the job market, and engage in lifelong learning. WELCOME TO WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY Wilmington University is a private, non-sectarian university A Message from the President which offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs As our mission statement affirms, Wilmington University in a wide range of instructional areas. The University began with strives to offer the opportunity for higher education to all who a charter class of 194 students in 1968 and has grown to serve seek it and are willing to work hard for it. We are committed a student body of over 16,000 students of diverse backgrounds. to excellence in our classrooms, whether they are traditional, The program of day, evening, and weekend classes serves face-to-face units or cohorts of online learners. Our faculty traditional high school graduates as well as non-traditional design and deliver the academic rigor upon which our relevant, adult students in need of flexible scheduling. Classes are career-oriented programs are built. We offer these programs primarily offered in 15-week, 7-week, and weekend modular at an affordable price and provide caring, individual attention formats. Introduced in 2005, Fusion programs combine online to our students. The enthusiastic, personal involvement of our and face-to-face learning. These programs are designed for Board of Trustees sets the bar high for our administrators, students who wish to complete their degree in less time than faculty, staff, and alumni to follow suit. These efforts have is possible with traditional courses. created a University community which reaches far beyond Wilmington University’s main campus is located near the city the state of Delaware. We have a physical presence in the of Wilmington in historic New Castle, Delaware. The campus surrounding states of Maryland and New Jersey, and our online is easily accessible by air, rail, and bus. Our central location in programs continue to expand rapidly. the northeast corridor of the United States provides students Our students are provided with the solid academic foundations, convenient access to the major cities of New York, Philadelphia, practical skills, and “real world” opportunities necessary to and Washington D.C. Recreational areas such as beaches and advance as innovators in their professions and leaders in ski resorts are within easy driving distance. their communities. We encourage active participation in an Additional sites include the Wilson Graduate Center, education that requires effort, challenges critical thinking, Middletown, Dover Air Force Base, Dover, the William A. provides solid career preparation, instills ethical values, and Carter Partnership Center in Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, inspires a commitment to lifelong learning. We encourage you and Brandywine. In New Jersey, Wilmington University offers to take advantage of all that we have to offer. Please explore programs on the Burlington County College and Cumberland our website, register for an information session online or face- County College campuses, and the Joint Base Education to-face, call our University Information Center, or stop by one Center for McGuire AFB/Fort Dix/Lakehurst Naval Air of our locations. We hope you will find a place here where you Station. In Maryland, select Wilmington University degree can begin, continue, or enhance your education. programs are available at Cecil College’s Elkton location. This is our mission, and we invite you to become a part of it. Wilmington University generally serves commuter students and does not provide student housing facilities. However, the University welcomes all qualified students and assists those needing living accommodations by providing a listing of nearby rental opportunities. Dr. Jack P. Varsalona President iii Accreditation Nondiscrimination Policy Wilmington University is accredited by the Commission It is the policy of Wilmington University not to discriminate on on Higher Education of the Middle States Commission on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, color, religion, national or Higher Education, a non-governmental, nationally recognized ethnic origin, marital status, or sexual or affectional preference organization whose members comprise approximately 500 in its educational programs, admission policies, employment collegiate institutions. The Middle States Commission on practices, financial aid, or other school-administered programs. Higher Education accredits institutions of higher education This policy is enforced by federal law under Title IX of the in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other locations abroad. and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Middle States Commission on Higher Education Wilmington University actively supports the rights of students 3624 Market Street with disabilities to have equal access to education. Wilmington Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680 University makes every reasonable effort to accommodate the (215) 662-5606 needs of students with disabilities. Accreditation of an institution by the Commission on Higher Students who have a disability are asked to notify the Office Education indicates that an institution meets or exceeds criteria of the Vice President of Student Affairs as soon as possible for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied and prior to registration. Early notification prevents delay through a peer group review process. An accredited college or in initiation of services and ensures the student access to university is one which has available the necessary resources educational activities. to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational Students with disabilities that affect learning, including but not programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable limited to Learning Disabilities (LD) and Attention Deficit evidence that it will continue to do so in the future. Disorder (ADD), are required to provide the office with recent Wilmington University programs have been approved for documentation from diagnostic testing. The Office of the Vice training of eligible veterans and international students. President of Student Affairs, after consulting with the student, will prepare an accommodation plan that will authorize services for the student and inform the appropriate offices on campus. iv University Sites To obtain information, please call, write, or fax the following Wilmington University sites: Brandywine Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Concord Plaza Rodney Building 3829 School House Road (609) 723-2790 3411 Silverside Road (302) 478-2491 Joint Base MDL, NJ 08641 FAX: (609) 723-4053 Wilmington, DE 19810 FAX: (302) 478-2609 Middletown Burlington County College 651 N. Broad Street (302) 378-0360 3331 Route 38 (856) 222-9311 x2115 Middletown, DE 19709 FAX: (302) 378-0367 Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 FAX: (856) 222-9232 New Castle Campus Cecil College Office of Admissions 107 Railroad Avenue (877) 967-5464 320 N. DuPont Highway (302) 356-4636 Elkton, MD 21921 New Castle, DE 19720-6491 FAX: (302) 328-5902 Cumberland County College Rehoboth Beach 3322 College Drive (856) 691-8600 x551 41 Rehoboth Avenue (302) 227-6295 Vineland, NJ 08360 FAX: (856) 690-0008 Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 FAX: (302) 227-6705 Dover Salem Community College 3282 N. DuPont Highway (302) 734-2594 460 Hollywood Avenue (856) 351-2636 Dover, DE 19901 FAX: (302) 734-2618 Carneys Point, NJ 08069 FAX: (856) 351-2618 Dover Air Force Base Wilson Graduate Center 436 FSS/FSDE (302) 674-8726 31 Read’s Way (302) 295-1117 639 Evreux Street, Room 215 FAX: (302) 674-5034 New Castle, DE 19720 FAX: (302) 295-1123 Dover Air Force Base, DE 19902-6639 Georgetown William A. Carter Partnership Center Seashore Highway, P.O. Box 660 (302) 856-5780 Georgetown, DE 19947 FAX: (302) 856-5787 v CSONTENT Academic Information ....................................................................... 1 Disability Services ..............................................................16 Academic Awards .................................................................1 Housing Assistance ............................................................16 Academic Policies/Procedures ..............................................2 Student Organizations ........................................................16 Attendance ...........................................................................2 Guest Speakers ...................................................................16 Course Numbering System ...................................................2