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MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY Glendale, AZ CATALOG 2008-2009 MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY CATALOG 2008-2009 DOWNERS GROVE CAMPUS Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Chicago College of Pharmacy College of Health Sciences • Physician Assistant Program • Physical Therapy Program • Occupational Therapy Program • Biomedical Sciences Program • Clinical Psychology Program GLENDALE CAMPUS Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine College of Pharmacy-Glendale College of Health Sciences • Physician Assistant Program • Occupational Therapy Program • Biomedical Sciences Program • Cardiovascular Science Program • Podiatric Medicine Program • Nurse Anesthesia Program • Clinical Psychology Program College of Dental Medicine OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS www.midwestern.edu Downers Grove Campus 555 31st Street Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 (800) 458-6253 (630) 515-6171 E-mail: [email protected] Glendale Campus 19555 North 59th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85308 (888) 247-9277 (623) 572-3215 E-mail: [email protected] This catalog is published for the convenience of students at Midwestern University (MWU). It is intended to be effective as of June 1, 2008. Midwestern University reserves the right to make changes in any or all specifications contained herein and to apply such revision to registered and accepted students as well as to new admissions. No contractual rights between Midwestern University and any student are intended and none may be deemed to be created by issuance of this catalog. Midwestern University provides equality of opportunity in its educational programs for all persons, maintains nondiscriminatory admission policies, and considers for admission all qualified students regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, status as a veteran, age, or marital status. Midwestern University is not responsible for loss of or damage to a student's personal property on premises owned or operated by the University, regardless of cause. © Copyright Midwestern University 2008. CONTENTS President’s Message 5 College of Health Sciences 83 Governance 5 Mission 83 Mission 6 Academic Policies 83 Vision 6 History 6 Physician Assistant Program 95 Accreditation 7 Mission 95 Conferral of Degrees 7 Accreditation 95 Facilities 7 Degree Description 95 Housing 7 Admissions 96 Americans with Disabilities Act Policy 7 Graduation Requirements 99 Criminal Background Checks 8 Certification/Licensure Requirements 99 Harassment/Hostile Working Environment 9 Curriculum 99 Admissions 9 Course Descriptions 101 Student Services 9 Electives 107 Student Financial Services 11 Faculty 107 Midwestern University Academic Calendar 2008-2009 22 Occupational Therapy Program 109 Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine 25 Mission 109 Mission 25 Accreditation 109 Degree Description 25 Degree Description 109 Accreditation 25 Admissions 110 Admissions 25 Evaluation of Student Performance 113 Graduation Requirements 29 Graduation Requirements 113 Curriculum 29 Licensure Requirements 113 Department Descriptions 30 Curriculum 113 Course Descriptions 32 Course Descriptions 114 MWU/MATRIX System: An Osteopathic Postdoctoral Faculty 118 Training Institution (OPTI) 40 Student Academic Policies 40 Biomedical Sciences Program 121 Faculty 49 Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences Degree Program 121 Mission 121 College of Pharmacy-Glendale 53 Degree Description 121 Mission 53 Admissions 121 Departments 53 Graduation Requirements 123 Conferral of Degrees 53 Curriculum Listing 123 Accreditation 53 Course Descriptions 124 Instructional Program 54 Electives 126 Admissions 54 Master of Arts in Biomedical Science 129 Curriculum For Students Who Were Admitted Prior to or In Mission 129 Fall 2007 58 Degree Description 129 Curriculum For Students Admitted in June 2008 or Admissions 130 Thereafter 59 Graduation Requirements 132 Course Descriptions 61 Curriculum Listing 132 Awards 72 Course Descriptions 133 Scholarships 73 Electives 134 Student Academic Policies 73 Master of Biomedical Sciences Degree Program 135 Student Promotion and Graduation Committee 73 Mission 135 Student Administrative Policies 78 Degree Description 135 Faculty 79 Admissions 136 Graduation Requirements 138 Curriculum Listing 138 Course Descriptions 186 Course Descriptions 140 Faculty 188 Electives 142 Master of Arts in Bioethics Degree Program and Certificate Clinical Psychology Program 189 in Bioethics Program 144 Mission 189 Mission 144 Accreditation 189 Degree Description 144 Degree Description 189 Certificate in Bioethics 145 Admissions 190 Admissions 145 Graduation Requirements 193 Graduation Requirements 147 Licensure Requirements 193 Curriculum Listing 148 Curriculum 193 Course Descriptions 148 Course Descriptions 195 Electives 148 Faculty 201 Master of Health Professions Education Degree Program 151 Mission 151 College of Dental Medicine 203 Degree Description 151 Mission 203 Admissions 151 Vision 203 Graduation Requirements 154 Core Values 203 Curriculum Listing 154 Accreditation 203 Course Descriptions 154 Admissions 203 Electives 155 Instructional Program 207 Faculty 157 Curriculum 207 Course Descriptions 208 Cardiovascular Science Program 159 Student Academic Policies 211 Mission 159 Faculty 217 Accreditation 159 Degree Description 159 Admissions 159 Graduation Requirements 161 Licensure Requirements 161 Curriculum 161 Course Descriptions 162 Faculty 165 Arizona Podiatric Medicine Program 167 Mission 167 Accreditation Status 167 Degree Description 167 Admissions 167 Graduation Requirements 170 Licensure Requirements 170 Curriculum 170 Course Descriptions 172 Post Graduate Education 180 Academic Policies 180 Scholarships and Awards 180 Faculty 181 Nurse Anesthesia Program 183 Mission 183 Accreditation 183 Degree Description 183 Admissions 183 Graduation Requirements 185 Licensure Requirements 185 Curriculum 185 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE academic community working together to provide you with I welcome you to our Glendale Campus and your new an outstanding education. academic community. The students of Midwestern University represent a dynamic group of individuals who I welcome you to this dynamic academic community. I hope share a passion for learning, a personal drive that prepares you will find your days on the Glendale campus of them for a long and successful professional health care career, Midwestern University to be intellectually challenging and and a commitment to excellence. Midwestern University is a personally rewarding. special place and our students are active participants within Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D. the campus and external community. President & Chief Executive Officer It is our philosophy that students learn within our team environment by studying and sharing experiences with their GOVERNANCE peers while being mentored and coached by our faculty and staff. At Midwestern University, the commitment to Board of Trustees excellence in education is the ultimate goal of mine and the William D. Andrews, entire University Administration, which takes a personal Chair interest in the quality of education while providing a safe and Sr. Anne C. Leonard, C.N.D., Vice Chair secure environment in which to live and learn. Gerrit A. van Huisstede, What makes us special? Our foundation is the dedicated Secretary/Treasurer faculty and staff who work diligently to provide you with Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., outstanding educational opportunities. We believe in a President & Chief Executive Officer continuum of education that begins as you enter Midwestern The Honorable Jean L. Baxter, J.D. and never ends. It is our mission to provide you with the best Michael J. Blend, Ph.D., D.O. education to prepare you to serve in your chosen career. Frank J. DiLeo Midwestern University makes a commitment to its students John H. Finley, Jr., D.O. Gretchen R. Hannan that they will be intellectually prepared to serve your Alexander Irvine community as a health care professional who has the skills, John Ladowicz, M.B.A. ability, and leadership to meet the changing demands of Kevin D. Leahy health care. I am proud to say that our students and alumni Madeline R. Lewis, D.O. reflect the positive human values we believe are essential Robert M. Lockhart, Ph.D. within the changing health care environment in order to W. Jay Lovelace make a significant contribution to society. Our students care Paul M. Steingard, D.O. about their patients as well as their colleagues and families. Officers and Administrators Midwestern University provides you with dedicated faculty Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D. who excel in teaching, research, and service within their President & Chief Executive Officer professions. The University exists to preserve, extend, and Arthur G. Dobbelaere, Ph.D. transmit knowledge and deepen understanding of the health Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer and well being of the human person. Our tradition of excellence is based on a long legacy of dedicated teachers and Gregory J. Gaus professionals who have demanded academic excellence and Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer respect for the dignity of the whole person. Karen D. Johnson, Ph.D. Our colleges are known for their innovation and excellence in Vice President, University Relations education. As a student within the Arizona College of Dean P. Malone Osteopathic Medicine, the College of Pharmacy-Glendale, Vice President, Business Services the College of Health Sciences, the College of Dental Medicine, or the Arizona College of Optometry, I know you John R. Burdick, Ph.D.