2015–2016 Academic Calendar MacEwan University MacEwan University • 2015–2016 A C A D E M I C C A L E N D A R • MacEwan.ca 1 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION APPLIED DEGREE PROGRAMS 4 2015–2016 Academic Schedule 95 Bachelor of Applied Business Administration – 5 2015–2016 Holidays Observed Accounting 6 University Pillars 97 Bachelor of Applied Communications in Professional 6 Positioning Statement Writing – suspended 6 Educational Philosophy Statement 98 Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration 6 Educational Goals POST-DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS 7 Campus Locations 101 Cardiac Nursing Post-basic Certificate 8 Phone Directory 102 Perioperative Nursing for Registered Nurses REGISTRARIAL INFORMATION 104 Post-basic Nursing Practice 11 Admissions and Transfer 106 Wound Management Post-basic Certificate 20 Enrolment UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAMS 21 Student Records and Transcripts 109 Bachelor of Physical Education Transfer 24 Fees 111 Bachelor of Science in Engineering Transfer 29 Educational Funding, Scholarships and Awards 30 International Students CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMS 32 Institutional Graduation Regulations 114 Accounting and Strategic Measurement 32 Policies 117 Acupuncture 120 Arts and Cultural Management SERVICES FOR STUDENTS 123 Asia Pacific Management 34 Aboriginal Education Centre 125 Business Management 34 Alumni Status 131 Correctional Services 34 Child Care Centre 133 Design Studies 34 Library 137 Design Studies (3 majors)– suspended 34 MacEwan Athletics 140 Disability Management in the Workplace 34 MacEwan Bookstores 142 Disability Studies: Leadership and Community – 34 MacEwan Health Services suspended 34 MacEwan International 144 Early Learning and Child Care 35 MacEwan Residence 146 Emergency Communications and Response 35 MacEwan Sport and Wellness 148 Fine Art 35 Student Life 150 General Studies 37 Students’ Association of MacEwan University (SAMU) 152 Hearing Aid Practitioner 154 Holistic Health Practitioner – suspended FACULTIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 155 Human Resources Management 38 Faculties of the University 157 Legal Assistant BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS 159 Library and Information Technology 41 Bachelor of Arts 161 Massage Therapy 56 Bachelor of Child and Youth Care 163 Music 59 Bachelor of Commerce 167 Occupational Health Nursing 66 Bachelor of Communication Studies 169 Office Assistant 69 Bachelor of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Popular 172 Police and Investigations Music 176 Psychiatric Nursing 76 Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing 180 Public Relations 79 Bachelor of Science 182 Social Work 89 Bachelor of Science in Nursing 185 Special Needs Educational Assistant 187 Theatre Arts 189 Theatre Production 191 Therapist Assistant 195 Travel 2 MacEwan University • 2015–2016 A C A D E M I C C A L E N D A R • MacEwan.ca COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE PROGRAMMING 198 English as a Second Language (ESL) 200 Preparation for University and College COURSE SUBSTITUTIONS BY PROGRAM 202 Course Substitutions by Program COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 210 Course Descriptions Disclaimer and Important Notice: MacEwan University makes every effort to ensure accuracy in all university publications. 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MacEwan University • 2015–2016 A C A D E M I C C A L E N D A R • MacEwan.ca 3 2015-2016 Academic Schedule 2015-2016 Holidays Observed SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 TO AUGUST 31, 2016 Fall 2015 and Winter 2016 Terms SEPTEMBER 2015 OCTOBER 2015 NOVEMBER 2015 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Fall Winter Important Dates/Deadlines 2015 2016 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 New Student Orientation. Sep 8 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Regular session classes begin. (See note 1) Sep 9 Jan 6 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 Last day to apply for Fall Convocation. Sep 15 Last day to add or drop regular session classes. No refunds Sep 18 Jan 15 after this date. (See note 2) DECEMBER 2015 JANUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 2016 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Last day for payment of regular session tuition and fees. Sep 30 Jan 29 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fall Convocation. Nov 17 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Reading Week. No regular session classes. Feb 16-19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Last day of classes. Last day to withdraw from regular session classes Dec 4 Apr 8 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 without academic penalty. (See note 2) 31 Final Exams. (See note 3) Dec 7-16 Apr 11-20 Last day to apply for Spring Convocation. Apr 15 MARCH 2016 APRIL 2016 MAY 2016 Session grades due. Dec 21 Apr 26 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Spring/Summer 2016 Term 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 May Spring July Summer Spring/Summer Important Dates/Deadlines Session Session Session Session Session Start of Classes. (See note 1) May 9 May 9 Jul 4 Jul 4 May 9 JUNE 2016 JULY 2016 AUGUST 2016 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Last Day to add or drop classes. May 11 May 13 Jul 6 Jul 8 May 20 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 No refunds after this date. (See note 2) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Last day for payment of tuition and fees. May 13 May 20 Jul 8 Jul 15 May 31 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Spring Convocation. Jun 21-23 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 Last day of classes. 31 Last day to Withdraw from classes May 27 Jun 17 Jul 22 Aug 12 Aug 12 without academic penalty. (See note 2) Final Exams. (See note 3) Jun 1-3 Jun 22-24 Jul 27-29 Aug 17-19 Aug 17-19 Session grades due. Jun 10 Jun 29 Aug 05 Aug 26 Aug 26 Date University Closed Date University Closed Sep 7 Labour Day Jan 1 New Year's Day Oct 12 Thanksgiving Feb 15 Family Day Notes Nov 11 Remembrance Day Mar 25 Good Friday 1. Not all classes follow the regular session dates listed on this schedule. Dec 24 Christmas Eve – University closes at Noon Mar 28 Easter Monday 2. A grade of “W’’ (withdrawn) will be shown on the academic record up to and including the last day to withdraw. Dec 25 Christmas Day May 23 Victoria Day 3. Classes without final exams may be scheduled into the exam period.