Hodges University Articulation Manual
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Articulation Agreement 2015-2016 July 15, 2015 Naples Campus Fort Myers Campus 2655 Northbrooke Drive 4501 Colonial Boulevard Naples, FL 34119 Fort Myers, Florida 33966 Telephone (239) 513-1122 Telephone (239) 482-0019 Fax (239) 598-6253 Fax (239) 938-7899 TABLE OF CONTENTS HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION AND LICENSURE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION STUDENT RECORDS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS REQUIREMENT ADVANCED STANDING TRANSFER STUDENT STANDARDIZED TESTING IN-HOUSE CREDIT BY EXAMINATION VALIDATED LEARNING ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS PROGRAMS OF STUDY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Accounting Applied Psychology Biomedical Sciences Business Administration Computer Information Technology Computer Networking Criminal Justice Cybersecurity and Forensics Digital Design and Graphics Digital Media and Communication Finance Health Services Administration Information Systems Business Analyst Information Systems Management Interdisciplinary Studies Legal Studies Management Marketing and Branding Software Development ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE Accounting Biomedical Sciences Business Administration Computer Information Technology Criminal Justice Digital Design and Graphics Health Information Management Health Services Administration Interdisciplinary Studies Management Medical Assisting Paralegal Studies Physical Therapist Assistant CERTIFICATE PROGRAM eDiscovery/eLitigation HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY Hodges University is a comprehensive institution of higher learning named after its benefactors, Earl and Thelma Hodges. Founded in January 1990 as International College, the College changed its name to honor the Hodges in May 2007 and moved to university status. Policies concerning the University are formulated by the Board of Trustees. The University offers associate, baccalaureate, and master-level degree programs in a variety of disciplines. In addition to granting degrees, the University offers certificate programs and Continuing Education Programs such as English as a Second Language and lifelong learning classes for senior citizens. Specifically designed programs and special courses are also available to businesses and professional firms seeking instruction or personalized seminars. The University is a nonprofit, tax exempt institution, whose purpose is to provide postsecondary educational opportunities to students from the general Southwest Florida community in a traditional classroom setting and online educational opportunities for students in any location. The main campus of the University is located at 2655 Northbrooke Drive, Naples, Florida 34119 (telephone 239-513-1122). An additional campus center was opened for classroom instruction in nearby Fort Myers in 1992. This campus, now located at 4501 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33966 (telephone 239-482-0019), is easily accessible from I-75, the main highway artery between Naples and Fort Myers. The University also establishes learning sites as the need arises. Table of Contents ACCREDITATION AND LICENSURE Hodges University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679- 4500 for questions about the accreditation of Hodges University. Hodges University has received specialized accreditation for its business and business-related programs through International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), Olathe, Kansas. The following degree programs are accredited by the IACBE: Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, and Management and the Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Administration, and Master of Science in Management. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.S. degree) program at Hodges University is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The associate degree Health Information Management Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP - 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, 727-210-2350, www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Hodges University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; Phone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected] ; website: www.capteonline.org. Hodges University is licensed in accordance with the Florida Statutes Title XLVIII, K-20 Education Code, Ch. 1000-1013. For further information about Hodges University, contact the Department of Education in Tallahassee, Florida. Table of Contents ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATE AND BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS Hodges University seeks students who desire professional education. Motivation, interest, and career advancement requirements are as equally important as are academic qualifications. The University has arranged its programs to accommodate ambitious students to be successful in their chosen careers. Each applicant is requested to visit the school, meet for a personal interview with one of the University admissions coordinators, and discuss plans and career goals. Applicants interested in taking only online classes are requested to visit the Hodges University website and follow the online student instructions. All applicants for residency classes/programs must have legal status in the United States either by birth, citizenship, or appropriate INS documentation. All applicants for online programs who live in the United States must also have legal status in the United States as stated above. The University reserves the right to deny admission to an applicant when such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the applicant or the University. The University does not accept applicants with a felony record who are registered sexual predators or offenders into its programs of study. Other applicants with a felony record may complete a Felony Conviction Appeal Form which is reviewed by an interdepartmental panel. Once the panel has reviewed the candidate, the panel will determine the candidate’s ability to move forward in the admissions process. A candidate who is denied admission may elect to appeal to the Senior Vice President of Student and Academic Services whose decision is final. Table of Contents APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION After the interview process is complete, an application for admission needs to be filed with the University along with a non-refundable application fee. Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended prior to applying for admission at Hodges University must be requested and sent to the University as soon as possible so that the admission process will not be delayed. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have all transcripts sent to the Registrar’s Office. Application may be made at any time and applicants will be informed of their acceptance status shortly after all required information is received and the applicant’s qualifications are reviewed. Applicants must self-certify completion of a standard high school diploma or its equivalent. If other documents required for enrollment are not available at the time of application, students may be accepted for one term to allow time for receipt of official transcripts from each college attended, CLEP scores, and other required documents. If official transcripts are received from a college or university that indicates successful completion of an associate degree with 60+ transferable credits, this degree may fulfill the requirement of a high school diploma. If all documentation is not provided prior to the student’s second semester, unless there are extreme mitigating circumstances, the student will not be permitted to continue until all documents are received and admissions requirements are met in full. Course work completed satisfactorily during the interim will count toward graduation. Table of Contents ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION All students making application to enter Hodges University will be required to complete an assessment examination if they have not successfully completed a college-level English and mathematics course from an accredited institution within the last five years with a grade of C or better, completed the SAT or ACT within the last five years, or provide proof of at least an associate degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution. The assessment examinations include SAT scores of 450 in Critical Reading, 450 in math; ACT scores of 17 in English, 18 in reading, 19 in math; or HU Skills Inventory scores of 40 in language, 24 in math, with an overall score of 70. Students scoring less than 40 in language or less than 24 in math but with an overall score of 70 or better on the HU Skills Inventory will be required to take ENG0991 and/or ENG0992 and/or MAT0998. Students who are non-native speakers may elect to take Intensive English Prep IEP0001 and/or IEP0002 instead of ENG0991 and/or ENG0992. These courses will not be used to fulfill graduation requirements. Students who score a 36-39 in language may enroll in EPP0000 and/or students who score a 21-23 in math may enroll in MPP0000 prior to enrollment. These courses provide intensive