Academic Catalog & Student Handbook 2019-2020
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UNIVERSITY CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-2020 University Catalog & Student Handbook 2019-2020 Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences This catalog and student handbook is an official bulletin of Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCU) and is intended to provide general information. The document contains policies, regulations, procedures and fees effective July 1, 2019. The University reserves the right to make changes at any time to reflect current board policies, administrative regulations and procedures, amendments by state law and fee changes. Information provided in this document is subject to change without notice and does not constitute a contract between KCU and a student or an applicant for admission. The institution is not responsible for any misrepresentation or provisions that may arise as a result of errors in preparation. Students are responsible for observing any policies or regulations contained herein or in the online policy library; therefore, they must read this document carefully. This document does not contain all institutional rules, regulations or policies for which students are responsible. Other University sources discuss expectations for and policies applicable to students: the Clinical Education (CE) Clerkship Guidelines and the University’s Intranet- based policy library. The current electronic copies of these publications, as well as other University policies, can be obtained at the University’s intranet-based policy library. Note: Printed versions may not be current; the electronic version will always be current. Contact Information KCU-Kansas City 1750 Independence Avenue Kansas City, MO 64106-1453 816.654.7000 www.kcumb.edu KCU-Joplin 2901 St. John’s Boulevard Joplin, MO 64804 417.208.0630 Admissions 816.654.7160 [email protected] Campus Security 816.654.7911 - KCU-Kansas City 417.208.0800 - KCU-Joplin Financial Aid 816.654.7175 [email protected] Registrar 816.654.7190 [email protected] Student Services 816.654.7215 [email protected] Student Accounts 816.654.7050 [email protected] Administrative offices are open weekdays from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Visitors are strongly encouraged to make appointments before visiting the campus to ensure the availability of the person they would like to see. © 2019 Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences Published June 13, 2019. Updated June 21, 2019. Table of Contents ACADEMIC CALENDARS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 College of Osteopathic Medicine ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 DO/MA in Bioethics ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 College of Biosciences ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Doctor of Psychology ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10 MS in Biomedical Sciences (Non-Research) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 MS in Biomedical Sciences (Research) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 ABOUT KCU ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 History ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Historical Highlights ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Presidents............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Mission Statement .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Vision ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Core Values.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Strategic Goals ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Diversity & Inclusion ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Accreditation ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 ADMISSIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13 Authorization to Release Applicant Information .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 College of Osteopathic Medicine ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Dual-Degree Programs ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 College of Biosciences ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (KCU-Kansas City) ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (KCU-Kansas City) ................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 FINANCE POLICIES ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................