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2007 General Catalog Volume 70 September 2006 Administrative Headquarters 11355 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, CA 92037-1011 (858) 642-8000 Accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001, [email protected] Approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) 1900 Capital Avenue, Sacramento, CA 94244 Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, D.C., 20036-1120, (202) 463-6930 Accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) for the School of Business and Management P.O. Box 25217, Overland Park, KS 66225, (913) 631-3009, [email protected] Nationwide Toll Free Number 1 800 NAT-UNIV (628-8648) or visit our website at www.nu.edu Volume 70, Published September 2006 The University of Values TM A Message from Chancellor Lee Dear Student, On behalf of the Board of Trustees, staff, faculty, alumni and your fellow students, I am pleased to welcome you to National University. Founded in 1971, National University was among the first institutions in the United States to recognize and focus on the unique educational needs of non-traditional learners. That commitment to our students has made National University the second-largest, private, nonprofit, institution of higher learning in California. National University is unique because of its intensive one- Jerry C. Lee course-per-month format and flexible online degree programs which enable students to complete graduate and Chancellor undergraduate programs in an accelerated time frame while National University System maintaining family and work responsibilities. Throughout this catalog, and in every class offered at President National University, you will observe a consistent focus on National University quality and an ongoing commitment to incorporating current subject matter into our curricula. Our goal is to ensure that the education you receive at National University is among the most rigorous, relevant, and rewarding in higher learning. National University remains focused on providing students with state-of-the-art technologies, including high-tech classrooms and a library with one of the largest collections of eBooks in the United States. National University offers more than 35 online programs, allowing students locally, nationally, and globally to pursue a broad range of degrees and credentials. National University is proud of what it has accomplished in the past 35 years, and we look forward to sharing an even more distinguished future with you as we continue to seek new and better ways to address your needs as a student. Sincerely, Jerry C. Lee Note: the University reserves the right to change or modify policies, regulations, curricula, courses, tuition and fees, or any other aspect of its programs described in this catalog at any time. Not all courses or programs listed in this catalog will be available at every campus or online. Not all facilities, equipment and other resources will be available at every campus. Catalog Effective Date: September 1, 2006 Table of Contents 1 Board of Trustees and University Administration 2 Calendar and Class Schedules 7 Location Key 8 Campus Locations and Functions Listing 17 General Information 23 Support Services 29 Financial Aid 37 Policies and Procedures 51 Academic Information for Undergraduate Degrees 59 Academic Information for Graduate Degrees 65 General Education 69 College of Letters and Sciences 101 School of Business and Management 137 School of Education 185 School of Engineering and Technology 209 School of Health and Human Services 223 School of Media and Communication 235 Extended Learning 251 Course Descriptions 319 Index Board of Trustees Mr. John Bucher, Chair Mr. Carlos Rodriguez President, John Bucher Real Public Affairs and Communications Consultant, Estate Company Rodriguez & Company Mr. Gerald Czarnecki, Vice Chair Mr. Jay Stone Chairman & CEO, Vice President, Deltennium Corporation Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc. Ms. Jeanne Connelly, Secretary Ms. Judith Sweet Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Senior Vice President for Championships and Education Calpine Corporation Services, National Collegiate Athletic Association Ms. Stacy Allison Mr. Thomas Topuzes Professional Speaker, Author President & CEO, Thomas Topuzes & Associates, LLP Mr. Felipe Becerra Managing Partner, Ms. Doreen Tyburski Creditor Iustus et Remedium, LLP President, Business Perspectives, Inc. Mr. Richard Chisholm Managing Director, Mr. Michael Wilkes Banc of America Securities CEO, Architects Delawie Wilkes Rodrigues Barker Mr. John Collins Partner, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP Mr. Robert Freelen Vice President for External Affairs, Retired, Dickinson College Ms. Kate Grace President, Kate Grace Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist, Orthopedic Physician Assistant Ms. Cheryl Kendrick Community, National Volunteer Ms. Jacqueline Townsend Konstanturos CEO, Townsend Inc. Dr. Donald Kripke Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego Dr. Jerry C. Lee (Ex Officio) Chancellor of the National University System President of National University Ms. Jean Leonard Educational Consultant, JM Leonard & Associates Mr. Herbert Meistrich President & CEO, TaylorMade Performance Labs President & CEO, BumperMedic Ms. Diana Nyad Former World Champion Athlete, Sports Journalist Administration NATIONAL UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Gloria Johnston, Ph.D. Dean, School of Education ADMINISTRATION Jerry C. Lee, Ed.D. Michael McAnear, Ph.D. Chancellor of the National University System Dean, College of Letters and Sciences Richard E. Carter, B.S. Debra Bean Schneiger, M.F.A. Vice Chancellor, Business Operations Dean, School of Media and Communication Patricia E. Potter, M.B.A. Don Schwartz, J.D. Vice Chancellor, Business Development Interim Dean, School of Business and Management Sharon P. Smith, Ph.D. C. Kalani Beyer, Ph.D. Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs Associate Dean, School of Education Michael W. Prairie, J.D. Charlene Ashton, Ed.D. General Counsel Associate Regional Dean, San Jose Darla Calvet, Ph.D. Douglas Barr, M.B.A. Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Development Associate Regional Dean, Military Robert Bechill, M.S. Associate Regional Dean, Stockton NATIONAL UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION Jerry C. Lee, Ed.D. Melissa Bellinger, M.B.A. President of National University Associate Regional Dean, Bakersfield Virginia Beneke, M.B.A. Mary Emery-Sherman, M.B.A. Vice President, Regional Operations and Marketing Associate Regional Dean, Sacramento John Dooley, M.B.A. Dominick Giovanniello, M.S. Vice President, Extended Learning Associate Regional Dean, San Diego Thomas MacCalla, Ed.D. Bernell Hirning, M.S. Executive Director, National University Community Research Associate Regional Dean, Redding Institute and University Vice President Olivia Horton, M.A. Douglas Slawson, Ph.D. Associate Regional Dean, San Bernardino and Ontario Vice President, Student Services Roland Jones, M.A. Sharon P. Smith, Ph.D. Associate Regional Dean, Fresno Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs Tracy McMurry, M.A., M.S. Maggie Watkins, B.A. Associate Regional Dean, Nevada Vice President, Advancement and Alumni Relations Maheba Merhi, M.B.A. Thomas Green, Ph.D. Associate Regional Dean, International Programs Associate Provost Mark Moses, M.A. Michelle Bello, M.S. Associate Regional Dean, Carlsbad and Rancho Bernardo Associate Vice President, Finance Mark Redfern, M.B.A. Eileen D. Heveron, Ph.D. Associate Regional Dean, Camarillo Associate Vice President, Information Technology David Waller, M.A. Diane Richards, M.S. Associate Regional Dean, Costa Mesa and City of Orange Associate Vice President, Human Resources James Wilson, B.A. Howard Evans, Ph.D. Associate Regional Dean, Online Dean, School of Engineering and Technology Mahvash Yadegarpour, Ed.D. Gary Frost, Ph.D. Associate Regional Dean, Los Angeles and Sherman Oaks Dean, School of Health and Human Services 1 Calendar and Class Schedules Fall 2006 Summer 2009 Fall Quarter Begins: Monday, September 25 Summer Quarter Begins: Monday, July 6 Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 Labor Day: Monday, September 7 Fall Quarter Ends: Saturday, December 16 Summer Quarter Ends: Saturday, September 26 Winter 2007 Fall 2009 Winter Quarter Begins: Monday, January 8 Fall Quarter Begins: Monday, September 28 Martin Luther King’s Birthday: Monday, January 15 Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 President’s Day: Monday, February 19 Fall Quarter Ends: Saturday, December 19 Winter Quarter Ends: Saturday, March 31 Winter 2008 Spring 2007 Winter Quarter Begins: Monday, January 7 Martin Luther King's Birthday - Monday, January 21 Spring Quarter Begins: Monday, April 9 President's Day - Monday, February 18 Memorial Day: Monday, May 28 Winter Quarter Ends: Saturday, March 29 Spring Quarter Ends: Saturday, June 30 Spring 2008 Summer 2007 Spring Quarter Begins: Monday, April 7 Summer Quarter Begins: Monday, July 9 Memorial Day - Monday, May 26 Labor Day: Monday, September 3 Spring Quarter Ends: Saturday, June 28 Summer Quarter Ends: Saturday, September 29 Summer 2008 Fall 2007 Summer Quarter Begins: Monday, July 7 Fall Quarter Begins: Monday, October 1 Labor Day - Monday, September 1 Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23