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Louisville Lexington Fort Knox Online Louisa 2018 Catalog Northern Kentucky A Message from the System President “Sullivan University is truly a unique and student success focused institution.” I have shared that statement with numerous groups and it simply summarizes my basic philosophy of what Sullivan is all about. When I say that Sullivan is “student success focused,” I feel as President of the System that owns Sullivan University that I owe a definition of this statement to all who are considering Sullivan University. First, Sullivan is unique among institutions of higher education with its innovative, career-first curriculum. You can earn a career diploma or certificate in a year or less and then accept employment while still being able to complete your associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree by attending during the day, evenings, weekends, or online. Business and industry do not expand or hire new employees only in May or June each year. Yet most institutions of higher education operate on a nine-month school year with almost everyone graduating in May. We remain focused on your success and education, and continue to offer our students the opportunity to begin classes or to graduate four times a year with our flexible, year-round full-time schedule of classes. If you really want to attend a school where your needs (your real needs) come first, consider Sullivan University. I believe we can help you exceed your expectations. Since words cannot fully describe the atmosphere at Sullivan University, please accept my personal invitation to visit and experience our campus for yourself. Sincerely, Glenn D. Sullivan President Sullivan University System A Message from the Sullivan University President On behalf of the students, faculty and staff, welcome to Sullivan University! This institution has a rich, increasingly sophisticated history that spans over 55 years in higher education. Sullivan University has grown from its first seven students and five faculty members in June of 1962, to having thousands of students and hundreds of faculty members across numerous campuses and locations within the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Beyond Kentucky, Sullivan University exceeds domestic and international boundaries with students attending from across the globe. As Sullivan University’s President, I extend a warm welcome to you and invite you to immerse yourself in all that Sullivan University has to offer academically and otherwise. Our academic programs, services and support are designed to help prepare you for the career of your choice. If anyone here at the university can do anything to assist you with your educational goals and dreams, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Sincerely, Dr. Jay D. Marr President/Chief Executive Officer Sullivan University MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 1 Table of Contents Mission Statement . 3 Accreditations and Approvals . 4 Sullivan University Success Story . .5 . Sullivan University Locations . 6 . Facilities and Equipment . 7 . Academic Calendar . .8 . Admission to the University . .9-14 . Services for Graduates . 15 . Financial Assistance . 16-18 Scholarships . .19-31 . General Education Courses . 32 Sullivan University Academic Programs . 33-34 The School of Accountancy . 35-37 The College of Business Administration . 38-46 The College of Information and Computer Technology . 47-60 . The Institute for Legal Studies . .61-63 . The National Center for Hospitality Studies . 64-71. The College of Nursing . 72-74. The College Of Health Sciences . 75-79 . The Graduate School . 80-90. The College of Pharmacy . .91-96 . Online Programs and Classes . 97 Financial Information . 98-102 Academic Policy and General Information . 103-115. Non-Academic Policy . 116-122 . Requirements for Graduation . 123 . Undergraduate Course Descriptions . 124-154 Graduate Course Descriptions . 155-163 . Ph .D . in Management Course Descriptions . 164-166 Doctor of Pharmacy Course Descriptions . 167-173 Faculty Listing . 174-184 Administration and Board of Directors . 185. Index . 186-187. Maps to University Campuses . 188 . Financial Information can be found in the Catalog Supplement A. If you have received this Catalog without the Supplement A included, please contact the Admissions Office on your campus. TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Mission Statement Sullivan University is a private institution of higher learning dedicated to providing educational enrichment opportunities for the intellectual, social, and professional development of its students. The institution offers career-focused curricula with increasing rigor from the certificate through diploma, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree levels. Throughout those curricula, the University seeks to promote development of critical thinking, effective verbal and written communication, computer literacy, and teamwork as well as an appreciation for life-long learning, cultural diversity and the expression of professionalism in all activities. At the graduate level, the University also seeks to promote a culture of research. The Sullivan University faculty, staff, and administration believe that qualified individuals should have the opportunity to pursue formal academic training at the institution of their choice. We welcome those students who seek such educational challenges. The University provides a student-centered learning environment that facilitates students’ identification of their life goals and the means • Equipment similar to that used in the professions for to achieve those goals. The University promotes a culture which the students are educated; of teaching excellence throughout the institution which is augmented by a culture of research at the graduate level, • A technologically state-of-the-art university library and it also encourages faculty, students, administration and whose books, periodicals, professional journals, staff to participate in service activities and projects which electronic databases and e-journals adequately support enhance the quality of life in the local and surrounding the programs offered; communities. Upon completion of a program, the University provides employment assistance to graduates. • Undergraduate faculty who understand and use active, collaborative, experiential, and problem-based learning This mission is achieved by providing: strategies while practicing in live, virtual, and blended environments; and graduate faculty who understand • A stair-step curricular progression for students from and use these learning strategies while also practicing in certificate through diploma, to associate, to bachelor’s, a scholarly research environment; to master’s, to doctoral degrees with credentials earned at each level; • Professional and research oriented doctoral programs which especially express the university’s commitment • Face-to-face, hybrid and online learning experiences to teaching excellence, scholarly research, distance in an environment enhanced by student services and learning, the application of knowledge, civic activities outside the classroom that enable students to engagement and focused service to its various publics; take advantage of their interests and abilities to develop teamwork and leadership capabilities; • Graduates earn the privilege to review, audit, or retake any course they completed without additional tuition; • Faculty members who possess educational, experiential and distance learning qualifications for the classes they • Career Services specialists to assist graduates with their teach and who emphasize the process of learning as well job search at graduation and thereafter as requested as the assimilation of knowledge and skills; throughout the graduates’ career. MISSION STATEMENT 3 Accreditations & Approvals INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION Sullivan University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate 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 Sullivan University. PROGRAMMATIC ACCREDITATION AND APPROVALS The Culinary Arts and the Baking and Pastry Arts Programs at Sullivan University’s National Center for Hospitality Studies are accredited by the American Culinary Federation’s Accrediting Commission. The Paralegal Studies programs offered by The Institute for Legal Studies at Sullivan University’s Louisville and Lexington campuses are approved by the American Bar Association. The Sullivan University Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, 727-210-2350, www.caahep.org Sullivan University’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), 135 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL 60603-4810, 312/664-3575; FAX 312/664-4652, web site www.acpe- accredit.org The Sullivan University College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The Pharmacy Technician training program conducted by Sullivan University is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). The baccalaureate degree in Nursing at Sullivan University is accredited by the