2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog
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2020 - 2021 Undergraduate Catalog Undergraduate 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog Accreditations and Approvals Davenport University is accredited by the Higher Learning The BBA in Human Resource Management and the MBA with Commission (HLC), 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, a Human Resource Management concentration is aligned Chicago, IL 60604; 800-621-7440; www.hlcommission.org. with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) The HLC is nationally recognized by the U.S. Department of standards. SHRM, 1800 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Education and by the Council of Higher Education The HIM baccalaureate degree program is accredited by the Accreditation (CHEA). Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Davenport University, an independent, nonprofit institution, Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Contact is chartered by the State of Michigan and is empowered to information: CAHIIM, 233 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150, grant degrees; it is also certified by the State Approval Chicago, IL 60601; 312-233-1183; www.cahiim.org. Agency of the Department of Education. The HIM associate degree level program is accredited by the Davenport University is recognized for veterans’ training Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and under the G.I. Bill for Veterans Educational Assistance. Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Contact information: CAHIIM, 233 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150, The University is approved by the United States Department Chicago, IL 60601; 312-233-1183; www.cahiim.org. of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service as an institution of higher education for training foreign students. The Bachelor of Science program in Health Services Administration is certified by the Association of University The University is approved by agencies of the state and Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), 2000 14th Street federal governments for many programs including North, Suite 780, Arlington, VA 22201 (www.aupha.org). Rehabilitation Work Incentive, etc. The Medical Assisting program at the W.A. Lettinga campus Davenport University has been approved by the State of is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the (LARA) to participate in the National Council for State recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of Education Programs, 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, postsecondary distance education. Clearwater, FL 33756; 727-210-2350. The Donald W. Maine College of Business of Davenport The Pre-Licensure Nursing program is approved by the University has received specialized accreditation for its Michigan Board of Nursing for BSN classes at the W.A. Associate of Business Administration, Associate of Science, Lettinga, Lansing, Great Lakes Bay and Warren campuses. Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, and The Diploma in Practical Nursing at the Warren campus is Masters of Business Administration, Master of Management also approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing. degree programs for its business and accounting programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business The Diploma in Practical Nursing program is accredited by Education (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Lenexa, Kansas. It has also received special accreditation for (ACEN). Contact information: ACEN Inc., 3343 Peachtree Road its accounting program from the IACBE. NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326; 404-975-5000; www.acenursing.org. Davenport University has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Davenport (CAE/CDE). The CAE-Cyber Defense program is jointly University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate sponsored by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Washington, DC 20001; 202-887-6791. Davenport University has been designated as a National The Legal Studies Program, which offers an Associate of Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence (CDFAE) by Science, Bachelor of Science and a Post-Baccalaureate the Defense Cyber Crime Center Academic Cyber Curriculum Certificate at the W.A. Lettinga campus in Grand Rapids, MI Alliance (DACCA). has been continuously approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1994. A bachelor’s degree earned at Davenport University with a major in accounting is fully recognized by the Michigan State Accreditation credentials are available for review from Board of Accountancy. University officials upon request. A bachelor’s degree in Finance with a Financial Planning Specialty earned at Davenport University is fully recognized by the CFP™ (Certified Financial Planning) Standards Board. NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY Davenport University provides equal employment disabilities that are unrelated to their ability to do the job to opportunities to all employees, applicants and students the extent that the University receives a timely request of without unlawful discrimination based on age, color, the need for accommodation in accordance with the disability, height, marital status, national origin, race, University ADA policy. religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, veteran status and All employees and students are expected to comply with weight in accordance with applicable laws. This policy both the letter and spirit of this policy. Employees and applies to all terms and conditions of employment and students who believe that they may be subject to unlawful educational services. discrimination in employment or educational services are In addition, the University will provide reasonable encouraged to address their concerns in accordance with accommodation to qualified persons who have protected the University Anti Harassment policy. 6824.01.20 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 2020–2021 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG Welcome to Davenport University! We look forward to helping you achieve your career and personal goals. This catalog is designed to help you set a successful course toward your higher education and career goals. Please refer to the catalog and save this copy for your future reference. College of Health Professions 25 Contents Programs 25 Health Information Management (HIM) BS 26 Academic Calendar 3 Health Services Administration BS 27 Medical Case Management BS 29 About Davenport University 5 Nursing BSN (Completion) 31 Our Mission 5 Nursing Pre-Licensure BSN 32 Our Vision 5 Medical Case Management Certificate 33 Our Values 5 Health Information Technology (HIT) AAS 33 History 5 Medical Assisting AAS 34 Organization and Structure 6 Practical Nursing Diploma 34 Non-Profit Status 6 Pre-Health Professions Courses 35 Board of Trustees 7 Leadership Team 7 College of Technology 37 Davenport University Foundation Board of Trustees 8 Programs 37 Computer Information Systems BS 38 Davenport University Excellence Computer Science BS 38 System 9 Cyber Defense BS 39 Digital Forensics BS 40 D.W. Maine College of Business 11 Network Management and Security BS 40 Programs 11 Technology Project Management BS 41 Honors Professional Accountancy Program Global Project Management Certificate 42 BBA/MAcc 12 Programming Certificate 43 BBA Honors Specialty 13 Computer Information Systems AAS 43 Accounting BBA 13 Networking Technology AAS 43 Accounting Fraud Investigation BBA 14 Business BBA 15 College of Arts and Sciences 45 Finance BBA 15 Programs 45 Human Resource Management BBA 16 Foundations of Excellence Program 46 Industrial Production Management BBA 17 Arts and Sciences Honors Program 46 International Business BBA 17 Integrative Professional Studies BAS Leadership and Organizational Performance BS 18 (Kuyper College Partnership) 47 Legal Studies BS 18 Biological Laboratory Science BS 47 Management BBA 19 Mathematics Minor 48 Marketing BBA 20 Sport Management BBA 20 Academic Leadership 49 Global Project Management Certificate 21 Legal Studies Certificate 21 Colleges and Faculty 50 Risk Management and Insurance Certificate 22 Faculty Emeriti 50 Accounting ABA 22 Donald W. Maine College