International Technological University 2008-2009 _______________________________________ Bulletin 1 This publication is an announcement of the current programs and course offerings of International Technological University. It is intended for information only and is subject to change without notice. Courses, faculty assignment, prerequisites, graduation or completion requirements, standards, tuition and fees, and programs may be changed from time to time. Courses are not necessarily offered each term or each year. International Technological University retains the exclusive right to judge academic proficiency and may decline to award any degree, certificate, or other evidence of successful completion of a program, curriculum, or course of instruction based thereupon. While some academic programs described herein are designed for the purposes of qualifying students for registration or certification, successful completion of any such program in no way assures registration or certification by any agency. International Technological University was approved by the State of California Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education (BPPVE) to offer the programs listed in this catalog in accordance with the provisions of California Education Code(s) 94900 and 94915. ITU obtained its re-approval by BPPVE on January 1st, 2006, effective to December 31, 2009. International Technological University has applied for Eligibility from the Senior College Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. WASC has reviewed the application and determined that International Technological University is eligible to proceed with an application for Candidacy for Accreditation. A determination of Eligibility is not a formal status with the Accrediting Commission, nor does it assure eventual accreditation; it is a preliminary finding that the institution is potentially accreditable and can proceed within three years of its Eligibility determination to be reviewed for Candidacy status with the Accrediting Commission. Questions about Eligibility may be directed to the institution or to WASC at [email protected] or 510.748.9001. 2 Revised 8/5/08 by MD International Technological University Bulletin 2008-2009 International Technological University 756 San Aleso Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA Toll Free: (888) 488-4968 Main: (408) 331-1014 Fax: (408) 331-1026 http://www.itu.edu 3 Contents A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ..................................8 PHILOSOPHY & VISION.........................................................9 STATEMENT OF MISSION,..................................................12 PURPOSE, AND OBJECTIVES............................................12 UNIVERSITY LOCATION......................................................14 MAP .......................................................................................15 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ......................................................16 SCHEDULING .......................................................................16 On-Demand Scheduling .......................................................................................16 Process................................................................................................................16 Credit Units Calculation .....................................................................................16 Traditional Trimester Scheduling.......................................................................18 Spring Term 2006............................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Summer Term 2006............................................................................................18 Fall Term 2006 ...................................................................................................18 Spring Term 2007...............................................................................................18 Summer Term 2007............................................................................................19 Fall Term 2007 ...................................................................................................19 Spring Term 2008............................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. 1. ADMISSIONS ....................................................................20 Applications...........................................................................................................20 Trimester Admissions:........................................................................................20 On-Demand Admissions: ...................................................................................20 Entry Status...........................................................................................................20 Bachelor’s Degree.................................................................................................20 General Education Requirements .......................................................................21 High School Graduates.......................................................................................22 Full Time Status Requirements ..........................................................................22 Master’s Degree ....................................................................................................22 Full Time Status Requirement............................................................................22 4 Transfer Credit .................................................................................................... 22 2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION .............................................23 Tuition and Fees Per Trimester: .........................................................................23 Financial Obligations and Refunds.....................................................................23 Financial Aid.........................................................................................................24 3. ENROLLMENT ..................................................................25 Adding and Dropping Courses............................................................................25 Advisors .................................................................................................................25 Continuation and Probation Rules .....................................................................25 Course Load ..........................................................................................................25 Time Limits ...........................................................................................................25 Probation ...............................................................................................................26 Repetition of Courses ...........................................................................................26 Classes – Scheduling Hours .................................................................................27 Credit Hours for Courses.....................................................................................27 Grading System.....................................................................................................27 Attendance Policy .................................................................................................28 Petitions .................................................................................................................28 Registration ...........................................................................................................29 Repetition of Courses ...........................................................................................29 Limits on Transfer Credit....................................................................................29 Auditing Privileges ...............................................................................................29 Policy for Incomplete Grade................................................................................29 Challenge Test Option..........................................................................................29 4. UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS ..........................................31 Academic Grievance Procedures ........................................................................31 Informal Procedure.............................................................................................31 5 Formal Procedure............................................................................................... 31 Academic Integrity ...............................................................................................31 Confidentiality of Student Records.....................................................................31 Nondiscrimination Policy.....................................................................................32 Sexual Harassment Policy....................................................................................32 Encumbrance of Registration and Records .......................................................32 5. DEGREE PROGRAMS & REQUIREMENTS ....................33 Degree Titles and Specialization .........................................................................33 Bachelor of Science (BS) ...................................................................................33 Master of Science (MS)......................................................................................33 Master of Business Administration (MBA)........................................................34