Walden University Student Handbook 2009-2010
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Walden University Student Handbook Academic Policies Financial Services Policies Academic Resources Student Services Walden University Student Handbook 2009–2010 www.WaldenU.edu/catalog Walden University Student Handbook 2009–2010 ii Academic Offices 155 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: 1-612-338-7224 or 1-800 WALDENU (1-800-925-3368) Fax: 1-612-338-5092 Administrative Offices 650 S. Exeter Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: 1-866-4WALDEN (1-866-492-5336) Fax: 1-410-843-8104 Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456. Walden University practices a policy of nondiscrimination in admission to, access to, and employment in its programs and activities. Walden does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion or creed, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status. Walden is committed to providing barrier-free access to its educational services and makes appropriate and reasonable accommodations when necessary. Students requesting accommodations per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must contact the Office of Disability Services at [email protected]. This publication represents current curricula, educational plans, offerings, requirements, tuition, and fees. These may be modified or discontinued from time to time in the university’s sole discretion to carry out the university’s purposes and objectives. Neither the provisions of this document, nor the acceptance of students through registration and enrollment in the university, constitutes a contract or an offer of a contract. © 2009 Walden University iii Walden University provides a diverse community of career professionals with the opportunity to transform themselves as scholar-practitioners so that they can effect positive social change. —Walden University Mission iv Table of Contents Introduction and Legal Information .......................................................................................................................... 2 About Walden University...................................................................................................................................... 2 History ................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Vision, Mission, and Goals ................................................................................................................................... 5 Vision............................................................................................................................................................ 5 Mission ......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Goals............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Social Change ............................................................................................................................................... 5 University Outcomes .................................................................................................................................... 6 Accreditation ......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Licensure ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Florida........................................................................................................................................................... 7 Minnesota ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 Oregon .......................................................................................................................................................... 7 South Carolina .............................................................................................................................................. 7 Tennessee...................................................................................................................................................... 7 Washington................................................................................................................................................... 8 Legal Information.................................................................................................................................................. 8 Privacy Policy............................................................................................................................................... 8 Trademarks, Copyright, and Disclaimers ................................................................................................... 10 Admission.................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Admission Policies .............................................................................................................................................. 12 Admission Requirements .................................................................................................................................... 12 Bachelor’s Admission Requirements: New and Transfer Students............................................................ 12 Undergraduate Undeclared Students .......................................................................................................... 13 Master’s Admission Requirements............................................................................................................. 13 Education Specialist Admission Requirements .......................................................................................... 14 Doctoral Admission Requirements............................................................................................................. 14 Additional Academic Unit/Program Requirements ............................................................................................ 15 The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership .................................................................... 15 College of Health Sciences......................................................................................................................... 19 College of Management and Technology................................................................................................... 21 College of Social and Behavioral Sciences ................................................................................................ 23 Transfer of Credit ................................................................................................................................................ 25 Bachelor’s Plus and Master’s Acceleration Programs................................................................................ 26 University Transfer Requirements.............................................................................................................. 28 Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) Transfer Credit .................................................................................. 29 Transfer Maximum by Program (Chart)..................................................................................................... 29 Transfer From the Military or by Exams.................................................................................................... 36 Reconsideration of an Evaluation............................................................................................................... 37 Prior Learning Credit........................................................................................................................................... 37 Credit Limitations....................................................................................................................................... 37 Credit by Examination................................................................................................................................ 37 Transfer Equivalency for Professional Certifications................................................................................. 41 Conditional Admission........................................................................................................................................ 43 v Conditional Admission for NTU Certificates............................................................................................. 43 Applicants With Degrees From Non-U.S. Institutions........................................................................................ 44 Applying for Admission ............................................................................................................................. 44 Seeking Transfer Credit.............................................................................................................................. 44 International Inquiries................................................................................................................................