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MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY Glendale, AZ CATALOG 2009-2010 MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY CATALOG 2009-2010 GLENDALE CAMPUS Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine College of Pharmacy-Glendale College of Health Sciences • Physician Assistant Program • Occupational Therapy Program • Biomedical Sciences Program • Cardiovascular Science Program • Podiatric Medicine Program • Nurse Anesthesia Program • Clinical Psychology Program College of Dental Medicine Arizona College of Optometry DOWNERS GROVE CAMPUS Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Chicago College of Pharmacy College of Health Sciences • Physician Assistant Program • Physical Therapy Program • Occupational Therapy Program • Biomedical Sciences Program • Clinical Psychology Program • Doctor of Health Science Degree OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS www.midwestern.edu Downers Grove Campus 555 31st Street Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 (800) 458-6253 (630) 515-6171 E-mail: [email protected] Glendale Campus 19555 North 59th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85308 (888) 247-9277 (623) 572-3215 E-mail: [email protected] This catalog is published for the convenience of students at Midwestern University (MWU). It is intended to be effective as of June 1, 2009. Midwestern University reserves the right to make changes in any or all specifications contained herein and to apply such revision to registered and accepted students as well as to new admissions. No contractual rights between Midwestern University and any student are intended and none may be deemed to be created by issuance of this catalog. Midwestern University provides equality of opportunity in its educational programs for all persons, maintains nondiscriminatory admission policies, and considers for admission all qualified students regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, status as a veteran, age, or marital status. Midwestern University is not responsible for loss of or damage to a student's personal property on premises owned or operated by the University, regardless of cause. © Copyright Midwestern University 2009. CONTENTS President’s Message 5 College of Health Sciences 81 Governance 5 Mission 81 Mission 6 Academic Policies 81 Vision 6 Academic Review and Progression 81 History 6 Accreditation 7 Physician Assistant Program 95 Conferral of Degrees 7 Mission 95 Facilities 7 Accreditation 95 Housing 7 Degree Description 95 Americans with Disabilities Act Policy 7 Admissions 96 Criminal Background Checks 8 Graduation Requirements 99 Harassment/Hostile Working Environment 9 Certification/Licensure Requirements 100 Admissions 10 Curriculum 100 Student Services 10 Course Descriptions 102 Student Financial Services 11 Electives 108 Midwestern University Academic Calendar 2009-2010 21 Faculty 108 Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine 25 Occupational Therapy Program 111 Mission 25 Mission 111 Accreditation 25 Accreditation 111 Degree Description 25 Degree Description 111 Admissions 25 Admissions 112 Graduation Requirements 30 Evaluation of Student Performance 115 Licensure Requirements 30 Graduation Requirements 116 Curriculum 30 Licensure Requirements 116 Department Descriptions 31 Curriculum 116 Course Descriptions 33 Course Descriptions 117 Course Credit 40 Faculty 121 MWU/OPTI: An Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institution 40 Student Academic Policies 41 Biomedical Sciences Program 123 Faculty 49 Master of Arts in Biomedical Science 123 Mission 123 College of Pharmacy-Glendale 53 Degree Description 123 Mission 53 Admissions 123 Conferral of Degrees 53 Graduation Requirements 126 Accreditation 53 Curriculum Listing 126 Instructional Program 53 Course Descriptions 127 Admissions 53 Electives 128 Curriculum For Students Who Were Admitted Prior to or In Master of Biomedical Sciences Degree Program 129 Fall 2007 59 Mission 129 Curriculum For Students Admitted in June 2008 or Degree Description 129 Thereafter 60 Admissions 130 Departments 61 Graduation Requirements 133 Course Descriptions 62 Curriculum Listing 133 Student Academic Policies 73 Course Descriptions 134 Student Promotion and Graduation Committee 73 Electives 136 Student Administrative Policies 77 Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences Degree Program 138 Awards 78 Mission 138 Scholarships 79 Degree Description 139 Faculty 79 Admissions 139 Graduation Requirements 140 Course Descriptions 189 Curriculum Listing 140 Faculty 190 Course Descriptions 141 Electives 142 Clinical Psychology Program 191 Master of Arts in Bioethics Degree Program and Certificate Mission 191 in Bioethics Program 145 Accreditation 191 Mission 145 Degree Description 191 Degree Description 146 Admissions 193 Certificate in Bioethics 146 Graduation Requirements 196 Admissions 146 Licensure Requirements 196 Graduation Requirements 149 Curriculum 196 Curriculum Listing 149 Course Descriptions 198 Course Descriptions 150 Academic and Administrative Policies 204 Electives 150 Faculty 204 Master of Health Professions Education Degree Program 153 Mission 153 College of Dental Medicine 205 Degree Description 153 Mission 205 Admissions 153 Vision 205 Graduation Requirements 156 Core Values 205 Curriculum Listing 156 Accreditation 205 Course Descriptions 157 Degree Description 205 Electives 157 Admissions 205 Faculty 160 Graduation Requirements 209 Licensure Requirements 210 Cardiovascular Science Program 161 Instructional Program 210 Mission 161 Curriculum 210 Accreditation 161 Departments 211 Degree Description 161 Course Descriptions 211 Admissions 161 Student Academic Policies 215 Graduation Requirements 164 Faculty 222 Licensure Requirements 164 Curriculum 164 Arizona College of Optometry 225 Course Descriptions 165 Mission 225 Faculty 167 Goals 225 Accreditation 225 Arizona Podiatric Medicine Program 169 Degree Description 225 Mission 169 Admissions 225 Accreditation Status 169 Graduation Requirements 229 Degree Description 169 Licensure Requirements 229 Admissions 169 Curriculum 230 Graduation Requirements 172 Course Descriptions 231 Licensure Requirements 173 Student Academic Policies 237 Curriculum 173 Student Administrative Policies 239 Course Descriptions 174 Faculty 242 Post Graduate Education 182 Scholarships and Awards 182 Faculty 183 Nurse Anesthesia Program 185 Mission 185 Accreditation 185 Degree Description 185 Admissions 185 Graduation Requirements 188 Licensure Requirements 188 Curriculum 188 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE academic community working together to provide you with I welcome you to our Glendale Campus and your new an outstanding education. academic community. The students of Midwestern University represent a dynamic group of individuals who I welcome you to this dynamic academic community. I hope share a passion for learning, a personal drive that prepares you will find your days on the Glendale Campus of them for a long and successful professional health care career, Midwestern University to be intellectually challenging and and a commitment to excellence. Midwestern University is a personally rewarding. special place and our students are active participants within Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D. the campus and external community. President & Chief Executive Officer It is our philosophy that students learn within our team environment by studying and sharing experiences with their GOVERNANCE peers while being mentored and coached by our faculty and staff. At Midwestern University, the commitment to Board of Trustees excellence in education is the ultimate goal of mine and the William D. Andrews, entire University Administration, which takes a personal Chair interest in the quality of education while providing a safe and Sr. Anne C. Leonard, C.N.D., Vice Chair secure environment in which to live and learn. Gerrit A. van Huisstede, What makes us special? Our foundation is the dedicated Secretary/Treasurer faculty and staff who work diligently to provide you with Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., outstanding educational opportunities. We believe in a President & Chief Executive Officer continuum of education that begins as you enter Midwestern The Honorable Jean L. Baxter, J.D. and never ends. It is our mission to provide you with the best Michael J. Blend, Ph.D., D.O. education to prepare you to serve in your chosen career. Frank J. DiLeo Midwestern University makes a commitment to its students John H. Finley, Jr., D.O. Gretchen R. Hannan that they will be intellectually prepared to serve your Alexander Irvine community as a health care professional who has the skills, John Ladowicz, M.B.A. ability, and leadership to meet the changing demands of Kevin D. Leahy health care. I am proud to say that our students and alumni Madeline R. Lewis, D.O. reflect the positive human values we believe are essential Robert M. Lockhart, Ph.D. within the changing health care environment in order to W. Jay Lovelace make a significant contribution to society. Our students care Paul M. Steingard, D.O. about their patients as well as their colleagues and families. Officers and Administrators Midwestern University provides you with dedicated faculty Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D. who excel in teaching, research, and service within their President & Chief Executive Officer professions. The University exists to preserve, extend, and Arthur G. Dobbelaere, Ph.D. transmit knowledge and deepen understanding of the health Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer and well being of the human person. Our tradition of excellence is based on a long legacy of dedicated teachers and Gregory J. Gaus professionals who have demanded academic