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MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY Downers Grove, IL CATALOG 2009-2010 MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY CATALOG 2009-2010 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 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 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 Course Descriptions 94 Governance 5 Student Academic Policies 96 Mission 6 Student Administrative Policies 98 Vision 6 Awards and Scholarships 104 History 6 Faculty 106 Accreditation 7 Conferral of Degrees 7 College of Health Sciences 109 Facilities 7 Mission 109 Housing 7 Academic Policies 109 Americans With Disabilities Act Policy 8 Academic Review and Progression 109 Criminal Background Checks 8 Harassment/Hostile Working Environment 9 Physician Assistant Program 123 Admissions 10 Mission 123 Student Services 10 Accreditation 123 Student Financial Services 12 Degree Description 123 Midwestern University Academic Calendar 2009-2010 21 Admissions 123 Graduation Requirements 127 Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine 25 Certification/Licensure Requirements 127 Mission 25 Curriculum 127 Accreditation 25 Course Descriptions 128 Degree Description 25 Faculty 132 Admissions 25 Graduation Requirements 30 Physical Therapy Program 133 Licensure Requirements 30 Mission 133 Curriculum 30 Accreditation 133 Department Descriptions 32 Degree Description 133 Course Descriptions 35 Admissions 134 MWU/OPTI System: An Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Evaluation of Student Performance 137 Institution (OPTI) 44 Graduation Requirements 138 Student Academic Policies 45 Licensure Requirements 138 Faculty 53 Curriculum 138 Course Descriptions 139 Chicago College of Pharmacy 67 Electives 146 Mission 67 Faculty 147 Accreditation 67 Instructional Programs 67 Occupational Therapy Program 149 Curriculum Outcomes 67 Mission 149 Admissions 67 Accreditation 149 Graduation Requirements for the Traditional Pharm.D. Degree Description 149 Program 73 Admissions 150 Graduation Requirements for the Nontraditional Pharm.D. Evaluation of Student Performance 153 Program 74 Graduation Requirements 154 Licensure Requirements 74 Licensure Requirements 154 Entry-Level Pharm.D. Curriculum 74 Curriculum 154 Revised Entry-Level Pharm.D. Curriculum 75 Course Descriptions 155 Departments 78 Faculty 159 Core Course Descriptions 78 Elective Course Descriptions 87 Nontraditional Pharm.D. Program 92 Curriculum 92 Doctor of Health Science Degree 161 Mission 161 Accreditation 161 Degree Description 161 Admissions 162 Evaluation of Student Performance 164 Graduation Requirements 165 Curriculum 165 Course Descriptions 166 Faculty 169 Biomedical Sciences Program 171 Mission 171 Degree Description 171 Admissions 171 Graduation Requirements 174 Curriculum 175 Course Descriptions 176 Elective Courses 178 Faculty 180 Clinical Psychology Program 181 Mission 181 Accreditation 181 National Register Status 181 Degree Description 181 Admissions 184 Graduation Requirements 187 Requirements for Full Time Study in Residence 187 Licensure Requirements 188 Curriculum 188 Course Descriptions 189 Academic and Administrative Policies 197 Faculty 198 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE I welcome you to our Downers Grove campus and your new community working together to provide you with an academic community. The students of Midwestern outstanding education. 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 Downers Grove 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 the campus and external community. Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D. President & Chief Executive Officer It is our philosophy that students learn within our team environment by studying and sharing experiences with their peers while being mentored and coached by our faculty and GOVERNANCE 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., secure environment in which to live and learn. Vice Chair Gerrit A. van Huisstede, What makes us special? Our foundation is the strong faculty Secretary/Treasurer 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 and never ends. It is our mission to provide you with the best The Honorable Jean L. Baxter, J.D. education to prepare you to serve in your chosen career. Michael J. Blend, Ph.D., D.O. Frank J. DiLeo Midwestern University makes a commitment to its students John H. Finley, Jr., D.O. that they will be intellectually prepared to serve your Gretchen R. Hannan community as a health care professional who has the skills, Alexander Irvine ability, and leadership to meet the changing demands of John Ladowicz, M.B.A. health care. I am proud to say that our students and alumni Kevin D. Leahy reflect the positive human values we believe are essential Madeline R. Lewis, D.O. within the changing health care environment in order to Robert M. Lockhart, Ph.D. make a significant contribution to society. Our students care W. Jay Lovelace about their patients as well as their colleagues and families. Paul M. Steingard, D.O. 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 transmit knowledge and deepen understanding of the health Arthur G. Dobbelaere, Ph.D. and well being of the human person. Our tradition of Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer excellence is based on a long legacy of dedicated teachers and Gregory J. Gaus professionals who have demanded academic excellence and Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer respect for the dignity of the whole person. Karen D. Johnson, Ph.D. Our colleges are known for their innovation and excellence in Vice President, University Relations education. As a student within the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Chicago College of Pharmacy, or Dean P. Malone the College of Health Sciences, I know you will find our Vice President, Business Services values and beliefs to be consistent. We are one academic John R. Burdick, Ph.D. Dean, Basic Sciences, & Vice President, Clinic Operations 5 George T. Caleel, D.O. • Respect, appreciate, and acknowledge the achievements Vice President, Clinical Education of all members of the academic community • Mary W. L. Lee, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCP Embrace cultural and social diversity in the academic community and the community-at-large Vice President & Chief Academic Officer, Pharmacy and Health Sciences Education HISTORY Angela L. Marty, PHR Vice President, Administration & Human Resources Midwestern University: A Legacy of Growth and Development Dennis J. Paulson, Ph.D. Midwestern University has a proud and impressive history. Vice President & Chief Academic Officer, Medical and Dental Founded in 1900 as the American College of Osteopathic Education Medicine and Surgery by J. Martin Littlejohn, Ph.D., D.O., M.D. (1865–1947), the organization was incorporated in Teresa A. Dombrowski,