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Academic Catalog 2015-2016 ACADEMIC CATALOG 2015-2016 2015 Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Summer 2016 2016 CATALOG University of the West has made every effort to ensure the information in this catalog and other published materials is accurate. University of the West reserves the right to change policies, tuition, fees, and other information in this catalog, with prior approval from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) where applicable. University of the West strives to inform students and stakeholders of changes in a timely fashion, but reserves the right to make changes without notice. University of the West is a private, non-profit, WSCUC-accredited campus founded by and affiliated with the Taiwan-based Buddhist order of Fo Guang Shan. The University of the West name, abstract lotus logo, and calligraphic logo are copyrighted to the university. Additional information is available at our website, www.uwest.edu. University of the West does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, age, race, color, religion, status as a veteran, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or national and ethnic origin in its educational programs, student activities, 1409 Walnut Grove Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770 employment, or admission policies, in the administration of its scholarship and loan programs, or in any other school- Telephone 626.571.8811 administered programs. This policy complies with requirements of the Internal Revenue Service Procedure 321-1, Title VI of the Fax 626.571.1413 Civil Rights Act, and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments Email [email protected] as amended and enforced by the Department of Health and Human Services. Website www.uwest.edu President’s Message 5 Tuition & Fees 57 Cost of Attendance 57 Academic 6 Tuition 61 Non-Refundable Fees 62 F-1 Student Health Insurance 63 Calendar 6 Tuition Payments 64 Fall 2015-Summer 2016 6 Refund Policies 66 Introduction 11 Registration & Records 69 Mission & Values 12 Registration 69 Institutional Learning Outcomes 12 Schedule Changes 72 The Founder 13 Graduate Candidacy & Continuous Enrollment 72 History of the University 14 Withdrawal, Leave of Absence, & Reentry 73 Governance 15 Transcripts, Diplomas, & Enrollment Verification 75 Accreditation 15 Address & Name Changes 75 Research Projects 16 Student Email 76 Academic Cooperation with Other Universities 17 Maintenance & Confidentiality of Student Records 76 Transfer Credit 77 Around Campus 21 Rosemead Campus & San Gabriel Valley 21 Academic Policies & Procedures 79 Religious Life & Practice 23 Academic Catalog 79 Bookstore & Café 24 Academic Integrity Policy 80 Campus Safety 24 Satisfactory Academic Progress 80 Library 25 Reinstatement 81 Technology Resources 26 Attendance 82 Student Activities 27 Class Level 83 Student Government 28 Grading Standards 84 Student Clubs 29 Grade Grievance 86 General Petition 86 Admissions 31 Graduation 87 Commencement 89 Admissions Policy 31 Academic Honors 89 Application Deadlines 32 Admissions Requirements 33 Open Enrollment Admission 36 Living on Campus 91 Readmission 36 Housing 91 Dining Services 94 International Students 37 International Student Admission 38 Student Services 95 English Proficiency Requirement: TOEFL & IELTS 43 Student Affairs 95 F-1 Student Health Insurance 44 Student Success Center 96 Maintaining Status & Avoiding Termination 45 Students with Disabilities 96 Career Development 97 Financial Aid 47 Wellness Center 97 Student Life 97 Applying for Financial Aid 48 Keeping the Campus Safe 101 Financial Aid Eligibility 48 Nondiscrimination & Harassment Policies 103 Fellowships & Scholarships 50 Campus Title IX Coordinator 104 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 51 Suggestions & Complaints 105 Withdrawal & Leave Of Absence (LOA) 53 Table of Contents Programs of Study 107 Department of Psychology 169 Degree Programs 108 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 170 Open Enrollment & Certificate Programs 109 Master of Arts in Psychology 173 Marriage & Family Therapy: 60-Unit Program 174 Department of Buddhist Chaplaincy 111 Multicultural Counseling: 42-Unit Program 178 Master of Divinity in Buddhist Chaplaincy 113 Department of Religious Studies 181 Department of Business Administration 119 Master of Arts in Religious Studies 182 Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies 185 Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration 121 Doctor of Theology in Applied Buddhist Studies 190 Master of Business Administration 127 Executive Master of Business Administration 127 MBA Program Requirements 129 Course Descriptions 197 EMBA Program Requirements 132 Course Codes 198 Graduate Certificate Programs in Business Administration 134 Undergraduate Course Descriptions 199 Accounting Certificate 134 Graduate Course Descriptions 226 Post-Master of Business Administration Certificate 135 College Directory 249 Department of English 137 Board of Trustees 250 Bachelor of Arts in English 138 Administration 250 English Minor 144 Academic Senate 250 TESOL Certificate 146 Staff 251 Faculty 253 English as a Second Language 147 Emeriti 259 English as a Second Language 148 Academic English Bridge 148 English Placement Test (EPT) 149 Course Descriptions 151 Academic English Bridge Course Descriptions 155 Department of General Education 159 General Education Program 160 Bachelor of Arts in General Studies 167 President’s Message 5 At University of the West (UWest) we offer a unique blend of academic excellence and an opportunity for our students to develop their personal values in a learning community that is informed by Buddhist wisdom. As you pursue your studies with our talented faculty, you will be challenged in the classroom and outside the classroom to become the best person you can be. You will grow intellectually and personally as you pursue your chosen field of study. You will be encouraged to expand your store of knowledge, to learn to think critically, and to solve problems in the context of a values orientation that will guide your decisions and actions. UWest is a diverse community of students and faculty who freely share their cultures and encourage a breadth of understanding that will serve you well as you move into your chosen career. As our world grows closer through instant communication, rapid transportation, and economic and social interdependence, UWest provides a unique environment that bridges Eastern and Western traditions and practices. Our classes are small and we offer a highly personalized learning environment where faculty, students, and staff work closely to provide the experiences and support you need to prepare for both a rewarding and productive career and a rich and successful personal life. I encourage you to study this catalog to learn in detail the many opportunities for success that await you at University of the West. President Academic Calendar 6 Fall 2015-Summer 2016 Fall Semester August 17 - December 12, 2015 August 2015 August 15 Residence Hall Check-In Opens for Fall 2015 August 17 Fall 2015 Semester Begins M T W T F S S 1 2 August 17 – 22 UDays – New Student Orientation, Testing, & Registration 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 August 18 EPT & Assessment Testing 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 August 20 Continuing Students – Last Day to Pay for Fall 2015 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 August 21 Continuing Students – $100 Late Payment Fee in Effect 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 August 24 Fall Classes Begin 31 August 28 New Students – Last Day to Pay for Fall 2015 August 29 New Students – $100 Late Payment Fee in Effect September 2015 M T W T F S S September 4 Last Day to Change Fall Schedule (Add/Drop) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Last Day to Apply for Qualifying Exam & Dissertation Defense 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 September 7 Labor Day – Campus Closed 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 October 2015 M T W T F S S October 2 Last Day to Request Change of Grading Basis (letter grade, P/NP, 1 2 3 4 audit) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 October 30 Last Day to Drop with W 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 November 2015 M T W T F S S November 1 Daylight Saving Time Ends at 2 am – Set Clocks Back One Hour 1 November 2 – 30 Degree Students – Spring 2016 Registration 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Late Fee Charged After November 30 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 November 26 – 29 Thanksgiving Holiday – Campus Closed 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 November 30 Degree Students – Spring 2016 Registration Closes 30 November 30 Course Evaluations Distributed Week 15 December 2015 M T W T F S S December 1 – 11 Degree Students – Late Registration: $50 Late Registration Fee in 1 2 3 4 5 6 Effect 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 December 7 – 12 Finals Week 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 December 7 - 11 ESL Students – Spring 2016 Registration 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Late Fee Charged After December 11 28 29 30 31 December 12 ESL Students – Late Registration Opens: $50 Late Registration Fee in Effect December 18 Instructors - Final Grade Due, Last Day to Post Grades Online Dec 24 – Jan 3 Winter Holiday - Campus Closed University of the West 2015-2016 Academic Calendar 7 Spring Semester January 11 - May 14, 2016 January 2016 Dec 24 – Jan 3 Winter Holiday – Campus Closed January 9 Residence Hall Check-In Opens for Spring 2016 M T W T F S S 1 2 3 Januar y 11 Spring 2016 Semester Begins 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 January 11 – 16 UDays – New Student Orientation, Testing, & Registration 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 January 12 EPT & Assessment Testing 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 January 14 Continuing Students – Last Day to Pay for Spring 2016 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 January 15 Continuing Students – $100 Late Payment Fee in Effect January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr.
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