2019-2020 Graduate Catalog
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2019 - 2020 Graduate Catalog Graduate 2019-2020 Graduate Catalog Accreditations and Approvals Davenport University is accredited by the Higher Learning The Master of Science in Health Informatics and Information Commission (HLC), 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Management master degree program has achieved candidacy Chicago, IL 60604; 800-621-7440; www.hlcommission.org. status for accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation The HLC is nationally recognized by the U.S. Department of for Health Informatics and Information Management Education Education and by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CAHIIM). Contact information: CAHIIM, 233 N. Michigan Avenue (CHEA). Suite 2150, Chicago, IL 60601; phone (312) 233-1183; www. cahiim.org. Davenport University, an independent, nonprofit institution, is chartered by the State of Michigan and is empowered to grant The master’s degree program in nursing and post-graduate degrees; it is also certified by the State Approval Agency of the APRN certificate program at Davenport University is accredited Department of Education. by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001; 202-887-6791 Davenport University is recognized for veterans’ training under the G.I. Bill for Veterans Educational Assistance. The entry-level occupational therapy master’s degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational The University is approved by the United States Department of Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service as an institution Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery of higher education for training foreign students. Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449. ACOTE’s telephone The University is approved by agencies of the state and federal number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its Web address governments for many programs including Rehabilitation Work is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be Incentive, etc. eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the Davenport University has been approved by the State of occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful to participate in the National Council for State Authorization completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually education. based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability The Donald W. Maine College of Business of Davenport University to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state has received specialized accreditation for its Associate of licensure. Business Administration, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, and Masters Davenport University has been designated as a National Center of Business Administration, Master of Management degree of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE/ programs for its business and accounting programs through CDE). The CAE-Cyber Defense program is jointly sponsored the International Accreditation Council for Business Education by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas. Homeland Security (DHS) It has also received special accreditation for its accounting Davenport University has been designated as a National Center program from the IACBE. of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence (CDFAE) by the Defense The Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Strategic Cyber Crime Center Academic Cyber Curriculum Alliance Human Resources Concentration aligns with the recommended (DACCA) -requirements for HR degree programs as outlined in the Accreditation credentials are available for review from University Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) HR curriculum officials upon request. guidebook and templates. NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY Davenport University provides equal employment opportunities the extent that the University receives a timely request of the to all employees, applicants and students without unlawful need for accommodation in accordance with the University ADA discrimination based on age, color, disability, height, marital policy. status, national origin, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual All employees and students are expected to comply with both orientation, veteran status and weight in accordance with the letter and spirit of this policy. Employees and students who applicable laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions believe that they may be subject to unlawful discrimination in of employment and educational services. employment or educational services are encouraged to address In addition, the University will provide reasonable their concerns in accordance with the University Anti Harassment accommodation to qualified persons who have protected policy. disabilities that are unrelated to their ability to do the job to 6482.02.19 FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to Davenport University! Davenport University has a bold vision to provide you with a high quality education that will help you exceed employer expectations in the career of your choice. We listen to employers and CEOs of major companies who tell us what they need and then meet those needs with our career-focused curriculum. This catalog is designed to help you set a successful course toward your personal and educational goals. Each student who enters Davenport University, whether at one of our campuses or online, receives a high level of individual attention. We are dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment with rich traditions of excellence that will transform you and help you fulfill your potential as a professional. People who hold degrees are the future of our knowledge-driven economy, and we are excited that you have chosen Davenport to help you launch a successful career. Please refer to the catalog and save this copy for future reference. And once again, welcome to Davenport, where we are dedicated to quality and seeing you succeed. Sincerely, Richard Pappas, Ed.D. President 2019–2020 GRADUATE CATALOG College of Health Professions 18 Contents Master of Science (MS) in Health Informatics and Information Management 18 About Davenport University 3 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 18 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Our Mission 3 Nurse Educator Concentration 19 Our Vision 3 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Our Values 3 Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration 20 History 3 Post-Graduate Certificate Nurse Educator 20 Organization and Structure 4 Post-Graduate Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner 21 Non-Profit Status 4 Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) 21 Board of Trustees 5 Preparation for Health Pre-Professional Program MSOT 22 Leadership Team 5 Graduate Certificate Health Care Management 22 Davenport University Foundation Board of Trustees 6 Academic Calendar 7 College of Technology 23 Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science 23 Master of Science in Information Assurance (MSIA) Davenport University Excellence and Cyber Security 24 System 9 Master of Science (MS) in Technology Management 25 D.W. Maine College of Business 10 College of Urban Education 26 Master of Accountancy (MAcc) 10 Master of Education (MEd) in Urban Education 26 Master of Business Administration (MBA) 10 Master of Education (MEd) in Urban Educational Master of Business Administration (MBA) Leadership 26 with Concentrations 11 Graduate Certificate in Urban Education 27 Data Mining and Visualization Concentration 11 Graduate Certificate in Urban Educational Leadership 28 Finance Concentration 12 Health Care Management Concentration 12 Human Resource Management Concentration 12 College of Arts and Sciences 29 Master of Science (MS) in Data Analytics 29 Leadership Strategies Concentration 13 Graduate Certificates 29 Managerial Accounting Concentration 13 Data Analytics 29 Marketing Concentration 13 Data Mining and Visualization 30 Predictive Analytics and Data Visualization Predictive Analytics and Data Visualization 30 Concentration 13 Sales Leadership Concentration 14 Strategic Management Concentration 14 Academic Leadership 31 Master of Management (MM) 15 Graduate Certificates 15 Colleges and Faculty 32 Business Essentials 15 Donald W. Maine College of Business 32 Finance 15 College of Health Professions 33 Forensic Accounting 15 College of Technology 34 Human Resource Management 16 College of Urban Education 35 Internal Auditing 16 College of Arts and Sciences 36 Leadership Strategies 16 Managerial Accounting 16 Campus Leadership 37 Marketing 16 Campus Directors 37 Sales Leadership 17 Directors of Academic Services 37 Strategic Management 17 Campus Associate Department Chairs 37 davenport.edu 1 Admission Requirements 38 Student Life 57 D.W. Maine College of Business 38 Student Insurance 57 Master of Accountancy 38 Intercollegiate Athletics 58 Master of Business Administration 38 Email 58 Master of Management 38 Student Identification (ID) Cards-Panther OneCard 58 Graduate Certificates Conditions 38 Change of Name, Address, Phone Number, or Email 58 College of Health Professions 39 Students