Keiser University Graduate School Catalog
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2015-2016 KEISER UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL CATALOG FEBRUARY, 2016 VOLUME 3, NO. 5 2015 - 2016 KEISER UNIVERSITY www.keiseruniversity.edu Keiser University, Ft. Lauderdale Online Division 1500 NW 49th Street 1900 W. Commercial Blvd. Suite 100 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 (954) 776-4456 Local (954) 351- 4040 Toll Free (800) -749-4456 Toll Free (888) 4-KEISER (US only) Additional Locations Keiser University, Clearwater New Port Richey, FL 34652 16120 US Highway 19 North (727) 484-3110 Clearwater, FL 33764 Keiser University, Orlando (727) 576-6500 5600 Lake Underhill Road Keiser University College of Golf and Sport Orlando, Florida 32807 Management (407) 273-5800 2600 North Military Trail, Keiser University, Pembroke Pines West Palm Beach, FL 33409 1640 SW 145th Avenue (561) 478-5500 Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027 Keiser University, Daytona (772) 398-9990 1800 Business Park Boulevard Keiser University, Port St. Lucie Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 10330 South U.S. 1 (386) 274-5060 Port St. Lucie, Florida 34952 Keiser University Flagship Campus (772) 398-9990 2600 North Military Trail, Keiser University, San Marcos West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Gasolinera UNO, 2 c al sur (561) 478-5500 San Marcos, Carazo, Nicaragua Keiser University, Ft. Myers Local (505) 2535-2314 / 2535-2312 9100 Forum Corporate Parkway Toll Free (800) 969-1685 Ft. Myers, Florida 33905 Keiser University, Sarasota (239) 277-1336 6151 Lake Osprey Drive Keiser University, Jacksonville Sarasota, Florida 34240 6430 Southpoint Parkway (941) 907-3900 Jacksonville, Florida 32216 Keiser University, Shanghai (904) 296-3440 Summit Center F13, West Yanan Road Keiser University, Lakeland Shanghai, China 200052 2400 Interstate Drive +86 21 6207 6550 Lakeland, Florida 33805 Keiser University, Tallahassee (863) 682-6020 1700 Halstead Boulevard Keiser University, Melbourne Tallahassee, Florida 32309 900 South Babcock Street (850) 906-9494 Melbourne, Florida 32901 Keiser University Tallahassee Annex (321) 409-4800 1276 Metropolitan Boulevard Keiser University, Miami Tallahassee, Florida 32312 2101 NW 117th Avenue (850) 692-0100 Miami, Florida 33172 Keiser University, Tampa (305) 596-2226 5002 West Waters Avenue Keiser University, New Port Richey Tampa, Florida 33634 6014 US Highway 19 North, Suite 250 (813) 885-4900 2 Keiser University, West Palm Beach 2085 Vista Parkway West Palm Beach, Florida 33411 (561) 471-6000 University-Wide Graduate Catalog and Announcement Bulletin February 8, 2016, Volume 3, No. 5 Keiser University publishes an “electronic catalog” annually with periodic updates in an effort to provide updated information to students on an ongoing basis. In spite of this desire and intention, Keiser University reserves the right to make changes in its programs and the content of this catalog as necessary on an ongoing basis in accordance with institutional policies and procedures. The University makes every effort to provide current and prospective students with the most up-to-date and current information available, and will continue this practice as a matter of policy and practice. Students also may access the University web site at http://www.keiseruniversity.edu or call the main campus at 954-776-4456 for specific information if desired. 3 Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................... 11 Mission Statement ................................................................................................. 11 Strategic Directions ................................................................................................ 11 Goals ...................................................................................................................... 11 Philosophy .............................................................................................................. 12 History .................................................................................................................... 13 Accreditation .......................................................................................................... 14 Americans With Disabilities Act ............................................................................. 15 Equal Opportunity Statement ................................................................................ 16 Memberships and Approvals ................................................................................. 16 Governance ............................................................................................................ 18 DESCRIPTIONS OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT ................................................ 19 ADMISSIONS ..................................................................................................... 29 General Admissions Requirements ........................................................................ 29 Program-Specific Admissions Requirements ......................................................... 29 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY ................................................ 29 Doctor of Business Administration ......................................................................... 29 Master of Accountancy .......................................................................................... 30 Master of Business Administration ........................................................................ 31 Master of Science in Management ........................................................................ 32 Master of Science in Information Security ............................................................. 33 Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership ..................................... 34 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ................................................................................. 34 Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, and Instructional Design and Technology ..................................................................... 34 Education Specialist ............................................................................................... 35 Master of Science in Education .............................................................................. 35 Graduate Education Certificate in Career College Administration ......................... 36 COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC MEDICINE ..................................................... 36 Doctor of Chiropractic ............................................................................................ 36 SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES ..................................................................... 37 Doctor of Health Science ........................................................................................ 37 4 Doctor of Nursing Practice ..................................................................................... 38 Master of Science in Nursing .................................................................................. 39 Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner ....................................... 39 Master of Science in Nutrition................................................................................ 40 Master of Science in Occupational Therapy – Bridge Program .............................. 41 Master of Science in Physician Assistant ................................................................ 42 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES ...................................................................... 43 Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision .............................. 43 Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Organizational Psychology ....................... 43 Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology ....................................................................... 43 Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling ........................................ 44 Master of Science in Organizational Psychology ................................................... 45 Master of Science in Psychology ............................................................................ 45 Master of Arts in Criminal Justice .......................................................................... 46 Master of Arts in Homeland Security ..................................................................... 46 International Students ........................................................................................... 47 Transfer of Credit Procedures ................................................................................ 48 Policy on Transfer Credit for Military Training and Education ............................... 48 FINANCIAL SERVICES ......................................................................................... 49 Consumer Information ........................................................................................... 49 General Information .............................................................................................. 49 Loans ...................................................................................................................... 50 Scholarships ........................................................................................................... 50 Student Eligibility Requirements ............................................................................ 51 Financial Aid Procedures ........................................................................................ 51 Student Rights .......................................................................................................