Antioch University Academic Catalog 2020-2021 1 Academic Catalog 2020-21 Antioch University 2020-2021 Antioch University Academic Catalog Use of This Catalog The fees, programs and policies contained in this catalog are effective for July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. This Catalog is provided, in part, to summarize current curricula, course offerings, tuition rates, fees, and the university policies affecting your rights and responsibilities as a student. Full policy details may be found on the University website at www.antioch.edu/policies. (Throughout this catalog, individual University policies are referenced by number.) The University reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to amend or remove current policies, to adopt new policies as it deems necessary or appropriate, or to update the academic calendar, the tuition refund policy, the curriculum or course offerings during the current catalog year. Any change will be published with 30 calendar days’ notice prior to the effective date. Students are encouraged to review the online catalog periodically for future amendments and to monitor their Antioch email account for notification of changes. 2 Academic Catalog 2020-21 Antioch University Table of Contents Antioch University ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Academic Catalog 2020-2021 ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 2020-2021 Antioch University Academic Catalog ..................................................................................................2 Use of This Catalog .................................................................................................................................................2 Welcome to Antioch University! ......................................................................................................................... 11 About Antioch University .................................................................................................................................... 12 Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Location and Unit Information ........................................................................................................................ 12 Antioch University Graduate School of Leadership and Change ................................................................. 12 Antioch University Los Angeles ................................................................................................................... 12 Antioch University New England ................................................................................................................. 12 Antioch University Online and Extended Programs .................................................................................... 12 Antioch University Santa Barbara ................................................................................................................ 13 Antioch University Seattle ........................................................................................................................... 13 Mission, Vision, Values and Core Attributes ................................................................................................... 13 Our Mission ................................................................................................................................................. 13 Our Vision .................................................................................................................................................... 13 Our Core Values ........................................................................................................................................... 13 Our Core Attributes ..................................................................................................................................... 14 Statement of Commitment, Inclusion & Diversity ...................................................................................... 14 Accreditation ....................................................................................................................................................... 15 University Accreditation .................................................................................................................................. 15 The Higher Learning Commission ................................................................................................................ 15 State Approvals ................................................................................................................................................... 15 Washington Student Achievement Council ..................................................................................................... 15 New Hampshire Department Education - Division of Higher Education ......................................................... 15 California Bureau of Private and Postsecondary Education ............................................................................ 15 Specialized Program Accreditation and Approvals.............................................................................................. 16 Approvals for Programs in Psychology and Counseling .................................................................................. 16 Approvals for Programs in Environmental Studies .......................................................................................... 17 Approvals for Programs in Education and Educator Preparation ................................................................... 17 Washington Professional Educator Standards Board .................................................................................. 17 California Commission on Teacher Credentialing ....................................................................................... 18 New Hampshire Department of Education – Division of Higher Education – Higher Education Commission ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19 3 Academic Catalog 2020-21 Antioch University Student Consumer Information........................................................................................................................... 19 Governance & Leadership ................................................................................................................................... 19 Executive Team ................................................................................................................................................ 19 Provosts and Chief Executive Officers ............................................................................................................. 20 University Administrative Leadership ............................................................................................................. 20 Board of Governors ......................................................................................................................................... 20 Academic Programs ............................................................................................................................................. 21 Counseling, Therapy & Wellness ..................................................................................................................... 21 Creative Writing & Communication Studies .................................................................................................... 21 Education ......................................................................................................................................................... 21 Environmental Studies & Sustainability .......................................................................................................... 21 Interdisciplinary Studies .................................................................................................................................. 21 Leadership, Management & Business ............................................................................................................. 22 Psychology ....................................................................................................................................................... 22 Undergraduate Studies .................................................................................................................................... 22 2020-2021 Academic Calendar ............................................................................................................................ 22 Quarters ........................................................................................................................................................... 22 Standard Semester .......................................................................................................................................... 22 Short Semesters (Sessions) .............................................................................................................................. 23 Extended Semester .........................................................................................................................................