Academic Bulletin for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies 2017-18
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Academic Bulletin for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies 2017-18 3737 Southern Boulevard Kettering, OH 45429 (937) 395-8601 (800) 433-5262 www.kc.edu 1 2 Contents A Message from the President .................................................................................................................. 4 Academic Calendar .................................................................................................................................. 5 The College .............................................................................................................................................. 8 Admissions ............................................................................................................................................. 15 Academic Policies ................................................................................................................................... 24 Financial Information ............................................................................................................................ 45 Student Life ............................................................................................................................................ 55 Core Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 62 Vaughan-Beaven Service Learning Leadership Program ....................................................................... 73 Division of Arts and Sciences ................................................................................................................. 76 Division of Nursing ................................................................................................................................ 88 Division of Health Professions ............................................................................................................. 123 Department of Radiologic Sciences and Imaging ................................................................. 124 Department of Respiratory Care ........................................................................................... 147 Department of Diagnostic Medical Sonography ................................................................... 159 Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences ................................................................................. 168 Graduate Bulletin ................................................................................................................................. 182 Master of Physician Assistant Studies ................................................................................... 202 Occupational Therapy Doctorate ......................................................................................... 213 Course Descriptions ............................................................................................................................. 223 Administration ..................................................................................................................................... 287 Faculty .................................................................................................................................................. 292 Staff ...................................................................................................................................................... 303 Index .................................................................................................................................................... 306 3 A Message from the President Welcome to the learning adventure at Kettering College! Your decision to pursue a professional degree in this learning community says a couple of important things. First, you are awake. That is, you are alert to the presence of human suffering in this world. And you’d like to do something about it. To choose a career in healthcare is to choose a vocation of compassion. And so in your studies you will learn — even more deeply — how to see and to hear. Second, your enrollment here indicates a desire to learn how to touch. With skill. Our classrooms and laboratories are spaces where you will learn how to diagnose and treat, how to relieve pain, how to prompt healing. Your mind and your hands will gain knowledge: biological science, medical technology, and the human body itself will become subjects of discovery and expertise. The faculty and staff of Kettering College are committed to preparing you to become a compassionate and talented healthcare professional. It is our desire that you might join us in following the way of Jesus, who tenderly and effectively loved and cared for sick and broken people — bringing them gifts of healing and wholeness. I’m praying that you will enjoy a meaningful and successful school year. Sincerely, Nate Brandstater, PhD President 4 Academic Calendar WINTER SEMESTER 2017 Friday, Jan. 6 ....................................................... Orientation for new students Monday, Jan. 9 ................................................... Classes begin Friday, Jan. 13 ..................................................... Convocation Friday, Jan. 13 ..................................................... Last day to add a class* Monday, Jan. 16 ................................................. Martin Luther King Day; no classes Monday, Jan. 23 ................................................. Last day to drop with 100 percent refund and a grade of W* Friday, Feb. 24 .................................................... Semester midpoint Monday, March 6–Friday, March 10 .................. Spring break Monday, March 13 ............................................. Classes resume Friday, March 24 ................................................ Last day to drop with WP/WF* Friday, April 14 ................................................... Good Friday; no classes Thursday, April 27 .............................................. Last day of the semester Saturday, April 29 ............................................... Graduation Sunday, April 30–Sunday, May 7 ........................ Break 5 SUMMER SEMESTER 2017 Friday, May 5 ...................................................... Orientation for new students Monday, May 8 .................................................. Classes begin Friday, May 12 .................................................... Last day to add a class* Friday, May 19 .................................................... Last day to drop a class for 100 percent refund and a grade of W* Monday, May 29 ................................................ Memorial Day; no classes Wednesday, June 21 ........................................... Last day to drop with WP/WF* Tuesday, July 4 ................................................... Independence Day; no classes Friday, July 14 .................................................... Last day of the semester Saturday, July 15–Sunday, Aug. 20 ..................... Break FALL SEMESTER 2017 Monday, Aug. 21–Tuesday, Aug. 23 ................... Faculty and staff pre-week Thursday, Aug. 24 .............................................. New-student orientation Friday, Aug. 25 ................................................... Returning-student and new-student orientation Monday, Aug. 28 ................................................ Classes begin Friday, Sept. 1 ..................................................... Convocation Last day to add a class* Monday, Sept. 4 ................................................. Labor Day; no classes Monday, Sept. 11 ............................................... Last day to drop with 100 percent refund and a grade of W* Thursday, Oct. 12–Friday, Oct. 13 ...................... Fall break Monday, Oct. 16 ................................................. Classes resume Friday, Oct. 20 .................................................... Semester midpoint Monday, Nov. 20 ................................................ Last day to drop with WP/WF* Wednesday, Nov. 22–Friday, Nov. 24 ................ Thanksgiving break; no classes Monday, Nov. 27 ................................................ Classes resume Friday, Dec. 15 .................................................... Last day of the semester Saturday, Dec. 16–Sunday Jan. 7 ........................ Winter break 6 WINTER SEMESTER 2018 Friday, Jan. 5 ....................................................... Orientation for new students Monday, Jan. 8 ................................................... Classes begin Friday, Jan. 12 ..................................................... Convocation Friday, Jan. 12 ..................................................... Last day to add a class* Monday, Jan. 15 ................................................. Martin Luther King Jr. Day; no classes Monday, Jan. 22 ................................................. Last day to drop with 100 percent refund and a grade of W* Friday, Feb. 23 .................................................... Semester midpoint Monday, March 5–Friday, March 9 .................... Spring break Monday, March 12 ............................................. Classes resume Friday, March 23 ................................................ Last day to drop with WP/WF* Friday, March 30 ................................................ Good Friday; no classes Thursday, April 26 .............................................. Last day of the semester Date to be determined .......................................