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Table of Contents Letter from the President ............................................................................ 6 Clarkson College Academic Calendar 2004-2005............................................................................................ 7 2005-2006............................................................................................ 8 General Information .................................................................................... 9 Admissions .............................................................................................. 14 Student Financial Services Financial Aid ....................................................................................... 27 Tuition & Fees .................................................................................... 35 Student Accounts ................................................................................ 36 Academic Information and Policies .......................................................... 38 Online Education ...................................................................................... 65 Division of Nursing...............................................................................................68 Master of Science in Nursing.................................................................... 70 MSN - Post Master’s Certificate Programs......................................................73 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (Traditional Option) ..................... 84 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Fast Track Option) .................................. 87 RN to BSN .............................................................................................. 90 LPN to BSN (Advanced Placement) ......................................................... 93 Diploma in Practical Nursing Diploma .................................................... 105 Master of Science in Health Care Business Leadership .......................... 111 Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business Management ................... 121 Health Care Business Minor ................................................................... 126 Associate of Science in Health Information Management........................ 134 Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging ................................................. 146 Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant ............................. 156 Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology...................................... 164 General Education ................................................................................. 171 Air Force ROTC ..................................................................................... 181 Army ROTC ........................................................................................... 183 Division of Professional Development .................................................... 187 Administration, Faculty and Staff ............................................................ 191 Index ................................................................................................... 201 CLARKSON COLLEGE 1 Clarkson College The Mission, Vision, Values and Behaviors of Clarkson College focus on the importance of student learning and guide the College in a quest to ensure students’ success in completing their health care programs. Complementing this interest is a new process involving assessment of students that focuses on identifying student strengths and challenges in the areas of mathematics and English. Our goal is to ensure student success in the completion of their academic program through the assistance we provide in their educational devel- opment. Mission The Mission of Clarkson College is to prepare students to provide high-quality, ethical and compassionate health care to patients, their families and their com- munities. Vision Clarkson College will become a premier private health sciences college that educates and trains students and professionals to provide outstanding health care services to patients, families, employers and the community. Values Learning: The lifelong process of growing and developing through both structured and unstructured experiences. The following behaviors demonstrate learning: 1. Sharing information, skills and attitudes with others. 2. Encouraging reflection, questioning and critical thinking. 3. Enhancing technological capabilities as well as professional skills. 4. Demonstrating scholarship. Caring: Consistent professional and organizational dedication to the shared Mission and Values of Clarkson College. The following behaviors demonstrate caring: 1. Nurturing fellow students, patients, faculty and staff. 2. Respecting diversity. 3. Seeing and responding to the needs of others. 4. Being compassionate. Commitment: Consistent professional and organizational dedication to the shared Mission and Values of Clarkson College. The following behaviors demonstrate commitment: 1. Acting in others-centered ways. 2. Doing what we say we will do. 3. Positive and active participation in the College community. 4. Seeking out and participating in opportunities for professional growth. 2 CLARKSON COLLEGE Integrity: The consistent adherence to moral and ethical standards in personal, professional and organizational actions. The following behaviors demonstrate integrity: 1. Communicating openly and honestly with all constituents. 2. Assuming responsibility and being accountable for one’s own actions and decisions. 3. Serving as a role model in support of the Mission and policies of the College. 4. Modeling the standards established by the profession. Excellence: A level of performance in which all individuals strive for a shared goal of distinction. The following behaviors demonstrate excellence: 1. Preparing oneself to achieve professional success. 2. Doing everything right the first time. 3. Consistently exceeding expectations. 4. Demonstrating the highest level of service. The Clarkson College new student village opened in August 2004. CLARKSON COLLEGE 3 Degrees Offered by Clarkson College 1 Professionally Degree Major Accredited Diploma Practical Nursing2 No Associate of Science Health Information Management Yes Physical Therapist Assistant Yes Radiologic Technology Yes Bachelor of Science Nursing3 Yes in Nursing (BSN) Bachelor of Science Health Care Business Management4 Yes Medical Imaging4 No Master of Science4 Education Yes in Nursing (MSN) Health Care Leadership Yes Family Nurse Practitioner Yes Master of Science Health Care Business Leadership Yes 1Clarkson College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. 2Professional accreditation not available until first class is ready to graduate 3 RN to BSN pathway may be completed by Online Education. See details in the RN to BSN section of this catalog. 4 These programs may be completed by Online Education. Some online programs require periodic campus visits for skills assessment. Contact the appropriate department for current details. Certificates Offered by Clarkson College Health Information Management Post Master’s Nursing Education Post Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Post Master’s Nursing Health Care Leadership 4 CLARKSON COLLEGE Accreditation Clarkson College has accreditation from: The Higher Learning Commission North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 68062-2504 (312) 261-0456 Professional Accreditation: The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing programs have accreditation from: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) 61 Broadway New York, NY 10006 (212) 363-5555, Ext. 153 The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is also approved by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing. The Clarkson College Practical Nursing program has approval for operation from the Nebraska State Board of Nursing. The program will be eligible for professional accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission immediately prior to the graduation of the first class. The Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology has accreditation from: The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60606-2901 (312) 704-5300 The Physical Therapist Assistant Program has accreditation from: The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) 1111 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 706-3245 The Health Care Business Management, Health Care Business Leadership and Health Information Management programs have accreditation from: International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) P.O. Box 25217 Overland Park, KS 66225 (913) 631-3009 Updated information concerning accreditation can be found by contacting the appropriate program director. CLARKSON COLLEGE 5 President’s Message Welcome to Clarkson College. We take great pride in having you here during this very historic moment in the life of Clarkson College as we dedicate our new residence hall and student center. You now become part of a rich legacy in health care education that is unmatched in this area. This is just one of the ways in which our progress in fulfilling our vision of becoming a premier nursing, allied health and health care business college is demonstrated. Building on a six-year transformation process, a campus master plan was initiated to bring the vision into sharper focus and to enrich campus life for students. You will be