Handbook and Guide to Learning 2016-2017 Catalog Table of Contents ACADEMIC CALENDAR . 1 Leadership (BA/MA) . 247 Library and Information Science . 256 INTRODUCTION . 5 Literature . 257 Woodbury University Locale . 6 Mathematics . 259 President’s Message . 7 Personal and Professional Development . 263 The Woodbury Culture . 8 Philosophy . 264 The Woodbury Academic Journey . 10 Politics & History . 268 Public Safety Administration . 277 SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE . 21 Sciences . 287 Architechture . 27 Urban Studies . 289 Interior Architechture . 40 Professional Writing . 293 Master of Architechture . 51 First-Year Composition and Research Writing . 298 Master of Science in Architechture . 59 Master of Science in Architechture STUDENT AND CAMPUS LIFE . 306 in Real Estate Development . 62 The Los Angeles Times Library . 306 Master of Interior Architechture . 67 International Opportunities for Study . 308 Master of Landscape Architechture . 76 Junior Fellows Program . 308 The Institute for Excellence in SCHOOL OF BUSINESS . 84 Teaching and Learning . 309 Accounting . 87 Office of University Advancement . 310 Fashion Marketing . 95 Campus Life . 312 Management . 102 Student Organizations . 312 Marketing . 111 Citizenship: Rules and Education . 313 Master of Business Administration . 118 Academic and Student Success Programs . 314 SOAR . 315 SCHOOL OF MEDIA, CULTURE & DESIGN . 131 Disabled Students . .. 315 Animation . 136 Career Development . 318 Anthropology . 152 Campus Facilities . .. 319 Communication . 154 Design Foundation . 165 OPERATION MANUAL Fashion Design . 168 Admissions . 321 Filmmaking . 178 Undergraduate Admission Policy . 321 Game Art & Design . 186 Graduate Admission Policy . 328 Graphic Design . 197 Financial Information . 336 Media Technology . 209 Registration, Tuition, Fees, and Charge Policies . 345 Pyschology . 216 Academic Policy, Regulations, and Standards . 351 Master of Media for Social Justice . 225 Registering . 352 Academic Standards . 357 COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS . 231 Graduation . 365 Art History . 235 Academic Honesty Policy . 366 Economics . 238 Computer Security . 369 Foreign Languages . 239 Student Rights . .. 369 Interdisciplinary Studies . .. 240 Trustees and Administraion . 371 Academic Calendar Calendar Academic Traditional Calendar The academic calendar at Woodbury University includes three academic terms: Fall semester, Spring semester and Summer session. Fall 2016 Spring 2017 Summer 2017 (16 week) (16 week) (10 week) Classes Begin Aug. 22 Jan. 9 May 8 Late Registration ($35 Late Registration Fee added) Aug. 1-Sept. 2 Dec. 19-Jan. 23 April 17-May 12 Course Drop/Add period Aug. 22-Sept. 2 Jan. 9-23 May 8-12 Last date to withdraw from course Oct. 21 Mar. 10 June 16 Studio Finals Nov. 30-Dec. 4 Apr. 26-30 July 17-21 Final Examinations Dec. 5-9 May 1-5 July 17-21 Spring Break Mar. 13-17 (Traditional classes only) Faculty Development Days: Oct. 10-11 Feb. 21 No Traditional Day/Evening Classes – Intensive Classes meet on these days Semester recess Dec. 12-Jan. 8 May 6-7 July 22-Aug. 20 SUMMER SUPER SESSION 6-WEEK INTENSIVE FORMAT Summer Super Session courses must be dropped by the Friday before classes begin to avoid incurring tuition charges Summer 2017 Super Sessions Begin Session 1 May 8 Session 2 June 26 Course Add/Drop Periods Session 1 (Drop by May 5 to avoid tuition charges) May 8-12 Session 2 (Drop by June 23 to avoid tuition charges) June 26-30 Last Date to Withdraw from Course Session 1 May 26 Session 2 July 14 Last regular class Session 1 June 16 Session 2 Aug. 4 2016-2017 Course Catalog 1 7-WEEK INTENSIVE FORMAT Calendar Academic Undergraduate and graduate (MBA) programs offered in seven-week modules are conducted during the day, evenings, and weekends. Fall 2016 Spring 2017 Summer 2017 Module Classes Begin Session 1 Aug. 22 Jan. 9 May 8 Session 2 Oct. 17 Mar. 6 June 28 Registration Deadlines Session 1 Aug. 26 Jan. 13 May 12 Session 2 Oct. 21 Mar. 10 July 5 Payment: Payment is due at time of registration or no later than the Friday of the 1st week of class. Note: Registration for intensive courses is permitted through the first week of each session with the exception of Business Classes: Please see “Business Courses Add/Drop Period” below. Add/Drop period Session 1 Aug. 22-26 Jan. 9-13 May 8-12 Session 2 Oct. 17-21 Mar. 6-10 June 28-July 5 Business Courses Add/Drop Period Session 1 Aug. 19 Jan. 6 May 5 Session 2 Oct. 14 Mar. 3 June 26 Last Date to Withdraw from Courses Session 1 Sep. 9 Jan. 27 May 26 Session 2 Dec. 4 Apr. 21 Aug. 15 Semester recess Dec. 5-Jan 9 Apr. 24-May 5 Aug. 16-19 2016-2017 Course Catalog 2 5-WEEK INTENSIVE FORMAT Calendar Academic Fall 2016 Spring 2017 Summer 2017 Module Classes Begin Session 1 Aug. 22 Jan. 9 May 8 Session 2 Sept. 26 Feb. 13 June 12 Session 3 Oct. 31 Mar. 20 July 17 Registration Deadlines Session 1 Aug. 22-26 Jan. 9-13 May 8-12 Session 2 Sept. 26-30 Feb. 13-17 June 12-16 Session 3 Oct. 31-Nov. 4 Mar. 20-24 July 17-21 Course Add/Drop Periods Session 1 Aug. 22-26 Jan. 9-13 May 8-12 Session 2 Sept. 26-30 Feb. 13-17 June 12-16 Session 3 Oct. 31-Nov. 4 Mar. 20-24 July 17-21 Last Regular Class Session 1 Sept. 23 Feb. 10 June 9 Session 2 Oct. 28 Mar. 17 July 14 Session 3 Dec. 2 Apr. 21 Aug. 18 Graduation May 6 2016-2017 Course Catalog 3 UNIVERSITY BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS 2016/2017 Academic Calendar Academic (5-wk or 7-wk Intensive classes may be in session during these periods) Fall Semester 2016 Sept. 5, Monday, Labor Day • Nov. 24 —25, Thurs.—Fri., Thanksgiving *Dec. 12—Jan. 8, Winter Break • Dec. 25—Jan. 2, Campus Holiday Closure Spring Semester 2017 Jan. 16, Monday, Martin Luther King Day • Feb. 20, Monday, President’s Day *March 13—17, Mon.—Fri., Spring Break • March 17, Friday, Spring Holiday March 29, Wednesday, Cesar Chavez Day (observed) Summer Session 2017 May 29, Monday, Memorial Day • July 4, Tuesday, Independence Day * University offices will be open during the Winter and Spring Breaks, except for the Campus Holiday * Closures as noted above. Registration for Spring 2017 & Summer 2017/Fall 2017 The registration periods for semesters in the 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 Academic years are tentatively scheduled; as a result, the actual date registration begins is subject to change. Information will be provided to all students regarding advising and registration periods, and will also be posted on the university portal as those dates approach. Academic advising and course selection period for returning students SPRING 2017 Oct. 31, 2016 SUMMER 2017 Oct. 31, 2016 FALL 2017 Mar. 20, 2017 General Open registration for returning students SPRING 2017 Nov. 28, 2016—Jan. 23, 2017 SUMMER 2017 Nov. 28, 2016—May 12, 2017 FALL 2017 Apr. 17, 2017—Sept. 1, 2017 FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR 2016/2017 Students reapplying for financial aid assistance for 2017/2018 should complete their applications by the priority dates listed below. If applying for the full year only, the 1st priority filing date needs to be met. Priority Filing Date for Returning Students FALL 2017 Apr. 1, 2017 SPRING 2018 Oct. 31, 2017 SUMMER 2018 Mar. 17, 2018 2016-2017 Course Catalog 4 Handbook and Learning Guide to Guide to Learning Woodbury University 2016-2017 Catalog Accreditation Nondiscrimination Policy Woodbury University is accredited by the Western Woodbury University is committed to providing an Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior environment that is free from any form of discrim- College and University Commission (WSCUC: 985 ination or harassment based upon an individual’s Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100; Alameda, CA 94501; race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, 510-748-9001) and is approved by the Postsecondary national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, Commission, California Department of Education. marital status, physical disability, mental disability, WASC granted Woodbury its original regional accred- medical condition, sexual orientation, military or itation in 1961. In 1994, the National Architectural veteran status, genetic information, or any other Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited the Architecture characteristic protected by applicable state or fed- program. The NAAB 2014 Conditions for Accredita- eral law, so that all members of the community are tion may be found at the NAAB website: http://www. treated at all times with dignity and respect. It is the naab.org/accreditation/2014_Conditions. The School university’s policy, therefore, to prohibit all forms of of Business received its accreditation from the Asso- such discrimination or harassment among university ciation of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs faculty, students, staff, and administration. (ACBSP) in spring of 1991 and from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in Disclaimer Statement spring, 2014. In 1991, the Council for Interior Design Woodbury University reserves the right to modify Accreditation (CIDA), formerly known as FIDER, ac- locations and policies and adjust requirements and credited the Interior Architecture program. In 2008, standards as described in this publication at any the university’s programs in Animation, Fashion time and without prior written notice. Design, Graphic Design, and Interior Architecture received accreditation from the National Association Effective Handbook Dates of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). In 2011, Film- This handbook is in effect from Fall Semester 2016 making received plan approval from NASAD and will through Summer Session 2017. be considered for full accreditation approval once it has graduated its first class. In 2012, Game Art & Curricular Changes Design received plan approval from NASAD. Courses listed in this handbook are subject to changes initiated by departments or programs Veterans Affairs approved by the Curriculum Committee, the Faculty Woodbury University degree programs are ap- Association, and the Office of Academic Affairs.