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ACADEMIC CATALOG 2014-2015 2014-2015 Academic Catalog Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters and doctoral 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 Lynn University. Equal Opportunity Policy Lynn University is committed to and actively supports the spirit and the letter of equal opportunity as defined by federal, state and local laws. It is the policy of Lynn University to ensure equal opportunity in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies and employment policies without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, genetic disposition, veteran or military status, marital status, familial status or any other legally protected characteristic in accordance with federal and Florida State law. Lynn University administers all human resource policies and practices, including recruitment, advertising, hiring, selection for training, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, genetic disposition, veteran or military status, marital status, familial status or any other legally protected characteristic in accordance with federal and Florida State law. Please Be Advised: The contents of this catalog represent the most current information available at the time of publication. However, during the period of time covered by this catalog, it is reasonable to expect changes to be made with respect to this information without prior notice. The course offerings and requirements of Lynn University are under continual examination and revision. Thus, the provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the University (or any of its colleges or schools) and the student. Academic Catalog 2014-2015 1 2014-2015 Academic Catalog 2 Table of Contents Accreditation 1 Equal Opportunity Policy 1 Academic Calendar 10-13 Message from President Ross 14 Chapter I – Overview and Introduction to Lynn University General Information 16 Mission 16 Vision 16 Chapter II – Campus Life Student Involvement 18 Housing and Residence Life 18 General Student Life Regulations and Policies 20 Area Map 20 Chapter III – Lynn University Campus Campus Resources 22-23 Chapter IV - Admission General Information 24 Visitors 24 Undergraduate Day Division 24-27 First-Year Students 24 Transfer Students 24 International Students 24 International First-Year Students 25 International Transfer Students 25 Priority Deadline 25 Institute for Achievement and Learning 25-26 Conservatory of Music 26 Additional Admission Procedures and Contact Information 26 Placement and Testing 26 Additional Admission Options 26 Lynn Degree 3.0 27 Evening Undergraduate Division 27 General Information 27 Application Procedures 27 Graduate Division 27-29 General Information 27 International Graduate Students 28 Graduate Financial Aid 28 Non-Degree-Seeking Students 28 Graduate Re-enrollment 28 Additional Admission Information 28 Reservation Agreements 28 3 2014-2015 Academic Catalog Chapter V –Financial Information Undergraduate Information 30-44 2012-2013 Fee Schedule 31 Special Fees for All Programs 31 Deposits 2012-2013 31 Day Division Undergraduate Early Payment Discount Plan 31 Lynn University Payment Arrangements 31-32 Statement of Accounts 32 Submitting Payments 32 Credit Card Payments 32 Wire Payments 32 Monthly Payment Program 32 Tuition Refund Plan 32 Student Course Load 33 Drop/Add Process/Overload 33 Technology Fee 33 Student Services Fee 33 Summer Session 2013 33 Room and Board Fee 33 Residence Hall Fees 33 Meal Plan Policy and Procedures 33-34 International Students 34 Institute for Achievement Program 34 Miscellaneous Fees 34 Finance Charges 34 Financial Policy 35 Books 35 Graphic, Films and Video Supplies 35 Flight Training Expenses 35-36 Day Division Refund Policy 36 Calculation of Refundable Amounts for Day Program 37 Full-time Classification for Federal Aid Programs 37-38 Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid 38-39 Applying for Financial Aid 39 FAFSA Policy 39 Dual Major 39 Repeat Course 39 Federal & State Eligibility and Drug Policy 39-40 Types of Financial Aid 40 Federal Programs 40 Federal Work Study Program 40 Florida Programs 41 Bright Futures Programs 41 Institutional Programs 41 Veterans’ Benefits 42 Tax Law 43 International Student Loans 44 International Students Scholarship Policy 44 Remedial Courses 44 Renewal of Financial Aid 44 Outside Sources 44 Graduate Information 44-47 Tuition and Payment Policies 44 Financial Aid 45 Scholarships 45 Veterans’ Benefits 46 Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid 46-47 4 2014-2015 Academic Catalog International Tax Law 47 Chapter VI–General Academic Policies and Regulations Academic Accommodations 48 Academic Bankruptcy 48 Academic Grievance Policy 48-49 Academic Honesty Policy 49-50 Academic Integrity 50 Add/Drop Period 50 Admission to Classes 50 Advising 50 Audit 50-51 Cancellation of Courses 51 Change of Degree Information 51 Change of Personal Information 51 Citizenship Project 51 Classification of Students 51 Closed Class Permission 51 Code of Computing Practice 51 Combined Bachelor’s/Master’s Program 51 Course Load 51-52 Course Withdrawals 52 Credit Hour Definition 52 Dean’s List 52 Directed Study and Independent Study 52 Definition of a Dual Major 52 Enrollment Verification Letters 52 Falsification of Academic Records 52 Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act 52-54 Forgiveness Policy 54 Grade Notification 54-55 Grade of Incomplete 55 Grade Point Average 55 Grade Scale 55 Graduation 55-59 General Information 55 Overall Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree 56 Overall Requirements for Master’s Degree 56 Overall Requirements for Ed.D. Degree 56 Honor Societies 56 The Institutional Review Board 56 Leave of Absence 57 Observance of Religious Holidays 57 Pre-requisite Overrides 57 Probation 57-58 Re-enrollment 58 Registration 58 Repeat Courses 58 Residency Requirements 58 Second Bachelor’s Degree 58 Second Master’s Degree 58 Special Student Status 59 Student Responsibility 59 Transcripts 59 Transfer Credits 59-60 Transfer Credit Evaluations 59 Undergraduate Student Transfer Policy 59 Graduate Student Transfer Policy 59 Transfer of Credit Procedure 59-60 Permission to Study at Other Institutions 60 5 2014-2015 Academic Catalog Chapter VII – Academic Support Services Institute for Achievement and Learning 61-62 Hannifan Center for Career Connections 62 Center for Learning Abroad 52 Center for Instructional Innovation 53 Counseling Center 63 Lynn University 3.0 Scholars Program 63 Information Technology 63 Internship Program 63 Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Library 64 Chapter VIII – Educational Programs Definitions of Majors, Minors and Specializations 66 Academic Organization Chart 67-68 SECTION 1. UNDERGRADUATE DAY DIVISION 69-179 Undergraduate Curriculum 69-75 College of Arts and Sciences 76 Criminal Justice (B.A.) 77-79 Political Science (B.A.) 81-84 Biology (B.S.) 85-88 Environmental Studies (B.S.) 89-92 Forensic Science (B.S.) 93-96 Psychology (B.S.) 97-99 Minors 100 College of Business and Management 102-139 Aviation Management (B.S.) 104-107 Entrepreneurship (B.S.) 108-111 Event Management (B.S.) 112-115 Fashion and Retail (B.S.) 116-119 Hospitality Management (B.S.) 120-123 International Business Management (B.S.) 124-126 Investment Management (B.S.) 127-130 Marketing (B.S.) 131-134 Sports Management (B.S.) 135-137 Minors 138 Donald E. and Helen L. Ross College of Education 140-143 Elementary Education Grades K-6 (B.S.) 141-142 Minors 143 Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn College of International Communication 144-168 Advertising and Public Relations (B.A.) 145-148 Communication and Emerging Media (B.A.) 149-152 Drama (B.A.) 153-155 Film and Television (B.A.) 157-159 Multimedia Design (B.S.) 161-163 Multimedia Journalism (B.A.) 164-166 Minors 167 Conservatory of Music 169-179 Performance/Piano (B.M.) 170-173 Performance/Strings, Winds, Brass & Percussio (B.M.) 174-176 Composition (B.M.) 177-178 SECTION 2. UNDERGRADUATE EVENING DIVISION 180-192 Undergraduate Curriculum 180-181 College of Arts and Sciences 182-184 Criminal Justice (B.A.) 182 Psychology (B.A.) 183 6 2014-2015 Academic Catalog College of Business and Management 185-190 Business Administration (B.S.) 185 Aviation Management (B.S.) 186 Hospitality Management 188 Hospitality Management Certificate Programs 190 Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn College of International Communication 191-192 Communication and Media (B.A.) 191 Minors 192 SECTION 3. GRADUATE DIVISION 193-222 Graduate Program Academic and Records Information 193-194 College of Arts and Sciences 195-201 Administration (M.S.) 196 Criminal Justice Administration Specialization 197 Emergency Planning and Administration Specialization 198 Applied Psychology (M.S.) 199 General Track Courses 199 Counseling Track Courses 199-200 College of Business and Management 202-205 Business Administration (M.B.A.) 108-109 Aviation Management Specialization 204 Financial Valuation and Investment Management Specialization 204 Hospitality Management Specialization 204 International Business Specialization 204 Marketing Specialization 204 Mass Communication and Media Management