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The University of Saint Mary University Catalog 2019 – 2020 Leavenworth Campus 4100 South 4th Street Leavenworth, KS 66048 Ph: 913-682-5151 Fax: 913-758-6140 Overland Park Campus 4500 College Blvd Overland Park, KS 66211 Ph: 913-345-8288 Fax: 913-345-2802 Admissions Information Ph: 800-752-7043 Ph: 913-758-6118 Email: [email protected] www.stmary.edu University Catalog Notice The University of Saint Mary reserves the right to change any policy, procedure, or provision within this catalog should such changes be in the best interest of the university or the students. While the university will make every effort to keep students appraised of changes, it is ultimately the responsibility of the student to remain current on the policies, requirements for graduation, and other matters as it pertains to their particular degree programs. Information on changes to this catalog is available from the Office of the Provost / Vice President for Academics, Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services, and the Office of the Registrar. Institutional, academic, and student life policies and procedures are covered in the University of Saint Mary Catalog, the Student Handbook, and the Faculty Handbook. Persons wishing to express concerns regarding the University of Saint Mary should contact: Provost and Vice President for Academics University of Saint Mary 4100 South 4th Street Leavenworth, KS 66048 Ph: 913-758-6115 Fax: 913-758-6297 Accreditations, Authorizations, and Memberships The University of Saint Mary is authorized by the Kansas State Department of Education and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools located at: 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602-2504. Ph: 800-621-7400 Fax: 312-263-6462 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ncacihe.org The University of Saint Mary is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advances educator preparation programs. CAEP is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional school personnel. The University of Saint Mary has received specialized accreditation for its business and business related programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), Olathe, Kansas. The following degree programs are accredited by the IACBE: • Bachelor of Science degree with majors in Accounting, Business Administration • Master of Business Administration degree www.stmary.edu The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the University of Saint Mary is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC, 20036; 202-887-6791. CCNE is a nationally recognized professional accrediting body for collegiate nursing programs. The baccalaureate nursing programs are also approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson Street, Suite 1051, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1230; 785296-4929. The Master of Science in Nursing program at the University of Saint Mary is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC, 20036; 202-887-6791. CCNE is a nationally recognized professional accrediting body for collegiate nursing programs. The Master of Science in Athletic Training program at the University of Saint Mary is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100, Austin,TX, 78731-3184, 512-733-9700 or toll free 844-462-2283. The Stefani Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Saint Mary is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected]; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the Stefani Doctor of Physical Therapy Program directly, please call 913-758-4398 or email [email protected]. The University of Saint Mary Health Information Management (HIM) bachelor program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), 233 N. Michigan Avenue, 21st Floor, Chicago, IL 60601-5800. The University of Saint Mary holds membership in the American Council on Education, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the Kansas Independent College Association, the National Association of Colleges and University Business Officers, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation of Athletic Training, the Association of College Admissions Counselors, the Council of Independent Colleges, the Kansas Independent College Foundation, the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, the Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The University of Saint Mary is authorized by the Indiana Board for Proprietary Education, 101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 670, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1984. The University of Saint Mary is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. www.stmary.edu Non-Discrimination Policy The University of Saint Mary does not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, gender or sex, age, national or ethnic origin or ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, and other protected statues as required by law. The University of Saint Mary’s non-discrimination policy applies to admission policies, academic and nonacademic programs, financial assistance programs, and other programs administered by the university. www.stmary.edu Table of Contents About the University of Saint Mary ........................................................................................................................................ 1 Governance ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Corporation Members .............................................................................................. 1 Board of Trustees ............................................................................................................................................................ 1 Trustees Emeritus ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 Administration ................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Department Directors ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 Academic Division Chairs ................................................................................................................................................ 2 Overland Park Campus ................................................................................................................................................... 3 Mission Statement .............................................................................................................................................................. 3 Values Statement ................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Sponsorship ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3 History of the University ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 The Campus ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Local Area ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7 1. Admissions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 1.1 Traditional Admission ................................................................................................................................................... 8 1.1.1 Academic Requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 8 1.1.2 Application Procedures .......................................................................................................................................... 9 1.2 Transfer Admission