2014–2015 Academic Calendar MacEwan University MacEwan University • 2014–2015 A C A D E M I C C A L E N D A R • MacEwan.ca 1 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION POST-DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS 4 2014–2015 Academic Schedule 97 Cardiac Nursing Post-basic Certificate 6 Mission Statement 98 Perioperative Nursing for Registered Nurses 6 MacEwan in 2020 – Our Vision 100 Post-basic Nursing Practice 6 Educational Philosophy Statement 102 Professional Golf Management – suspended 6 Educational Goals 103 Wound Management Post-basic Certificate 7 Campus Locations 8 Phone Directory UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAMS 106 Bachelor of Physical Education Transfer REGISTRARIAL INFORMATION 108 Bachelor of Science in Engineering Transfer 11 Admissions 20 Enrolment CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMS 111 Accounting and Strategic Measurement 21 Student Records and Transcripts 114 Acupuncture 24 Fees 117 Arts and Cultural Management 29 Educational Funding, Scholarships and Awards 120 Asia Pacific Management 30 International Students 122 Business Management 32 Institutional Graduation Regulations 128 Correctional Services 32 Policies 130 Design Studies SERVICES FOR STUDENTS 134 Design Foundations/Studies – suspended 34 Aboriginal Education Centre 137 Disability Management in the Workplace 34 Alumni Status 139 Disability Studies: Leadership and Community 34 Child Care Centre 141 Early Learning and Child Care 34 Library 143 Emergency Communications and Response 34 MacEwan Athletics 145 Fine Art 34 MacEwan Bookstores 147 General Studies 34 MacEwan Health Services 149 Hearing Aid Practitioner 35 MacEwan International 151 Holistic Health Practitioner – suspended 35 MacEwan Residence 152 Human Resources Management 35 MacEwan Sport and Wellness 154 Legal Assistant 35 Student Life 156 Library and Information Technology 37 Students’ Association of MacEwan University (SAMU) 158 Massage Therapy 160 Music BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS 164 Occupational Health Nursing 40 Bachelor of Arts 166 Office Assistant 53 Bachelor of Child and Youth Care 169 Police and Investigations 56 Bachelor of Commerce 173 Psychiatric Nursing 63 Bachelor of Communication Studies 177 Public Relations 66 Bachelor of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Popular 179 Social Work Music 182 Special Needs Educational Assistant 73 Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing 184 Theatre Arts 76 Bachelor of Science 186 Theatre Production 85 Bachelor of Science in Nursing 188 Therapist Assistant APPLIED DEGREE PROGRAMS 192 Travel 91 Bachelor of Applied Business Administration – Accounting COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE 93 Bachelor of Applied Communications in Professional PROGRAMMING Writing – suspended 195 English as a Second Language (ESL) 94 Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration 197 Preparation for University and College 2 MacEwan University • 2014–2015 A C A D E M I C C A L E N D A R • MacEwan.ca COURSE SUBSTITUTIONS BY PROGRAM 199 Course Substitutions by Program COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 207 Course Descriptions PRIVACY PROTECTION AND DISCLOSURE NOTIFICATIONS 399 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPP) 399 Personal Information Defined 399 Personal Information Collection and Use and Disclosure Notifications – Office of the University Registrar 399 Personal Information Disclosure Notifications – General 399 Student Privacy and System Protection Responsibilities 400 Notification of Survey Participation and Disclosures 400 MacEwan University Surveys 400 Disclosure of Personal Information to Statistics Canada Disclaimer and Important Notice: MacEwan University makes every effort to ensure accuracy in all university publications. However, if there is inconsistency with the information as published and that which resides in official university policy, the official university policy will prevail. Further, MacEwan University reserves the right to make changes in the information provided within this calendar without prior notice. The Programs of Study listed in this calendar are available for the intake year for which the calendar applies. Further, the university reserves the right to change the content or structure of a Program of Study, and all reasonable attempts will be made to notify active program students. The university also reserves the right to update course content, prerequisites and co-requisites without prior notice. In addition, not every course listed in the calendar will be offered every year. Further, the university reserves the right to implement new policies, regulations and procedures which may not be available at time of publication. The university will not be held responsible for any loss, damage or other expense in relation to any changes to information contained within this calendar. Students are responsible for informing themselves on matters related to admission, program and graduation requirements and other academic matters including policies, regulations and procedures. Students are also responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of their enrolment, and are strongly encouraged to consult with and to seek advice on academic and program planning matters from program and discipline advisors. By the act of applying to a program and/or enrolment into courses, each student agrees to be bound by the policies and procedures of the university. MacEwan University • 2014–2015 A C A D E M I C C A L E N D A R • MacEwan.ca 3 2014–2015 ACADEMIC SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 TO AUGUST 31, 2015 September 2014 April 2015 Monday, 1 Labour Day; University closed. Friday, 3 Good Friday; University closed. Tuesday, 2 First day of Fall Term, regular session classes. Monday, 6 Easter Monday; University closed. Wednesday, 3 Last day for payment of Fall Term fees. Wednesday, 15 Final examination period begins. Tuesday, 9 Last day for course add/drop for the Fall Friday, 24 Last day of classes and final examinations for Term, regular session; after this day, Winter Term. Grades are due no later than withdrawals without academic penalty, from May 1. regular session classes, may take place until Friday, November 7. May 2015 Monday, 4 First day of Spring/Summer Term and spring October 2014 session classes. Monday, 13 Thanksgiving Day; University closed. Tuesday, 5 Last day for payment of Spring/Summer Term and spring session fees. November 2014 Wednesday, 6 Last day for course add/drop for spring Friday, 7 Last day to withdraw from Fall Term, regular session classes; after this day, withdrawals session classes, without academic penalty. without academic penalty, from spring Tuesday, 11 Remembrance Day observance; University session classes, may take place until Monday, closed. June 8. Tuesday, 18 Fall Convocation. Monday, 11 Last day for program changes, course December 2014 add/drop, and late enrolment for Spring/ Summer Term, regular session; after this day, Wednesday, 3 Final examination period begins. withdrawals without academic penalty, from Friday, 12 Last day of classes and final examinations Spring/Summer Term regular session classes, for Fall Term. Grades are due no later than may take place until Friday, July 10. December 18. Monday, 18 Victoria Day; University closed. Wednesday, 24 Christmas Eve; University closes at 12:00 pm Friday, 29 Last day to apply for supplemental (noon). examinations or reassessment of grades for Thursday, 25 Christmas Day; University closed. Winter Term course(s). Friday, 26 Boxing Day; University closed. Monday, 29 – Christmas Break; University closed. June 2015 Wednesday, 31 Monday, 8 Last day to withdraw from spring session classes without academic penalty. January 2015 Tuesday, 16 – Spring Convocation. Thursday, 1 New Year’s Day; University closed. Thursday, 18 Monday, 5 First day of Winter Term, regular session Thursday, 25 Last day of classes and final examinations for classes. spring session. Grades are due no later than Tuesday, 6 Last day for payment of Winter Term fees. June 30. Monday, 12 Last day for course add/drop for the Winter Term, regular session; after this day, July 2015 withdrawals without academic penalty, from Wednesday, 1 Canada Day; University closed. regular session classes, may take place until Monday, 6 First day of summer session classes. Friday, March 20. Tuesday, 7 Last day for payment of summer session fees. Friday, 16 Last day to apply for supplemental exam Wednesday, 8 Last day for program changes, course add/ or reassessment of grades for Fall Term drop and late enrolment in summer session course(s). classes; after this day, withdrawals without academic penalty, from Spring/Summer February 2015 Term summer session classes, may take place Monday, 16 Family Day; University closed. until Monday, August 10. Monday, 16 – Reading Week; no regular session classes. Friday, 10 Last day to withdraw from Spring/Summer Friday, 20 Term, regular session classes without March 2015 academic penalty. Friday, 20 Last day to withdraw from Winter Term, August 2015 regular session classes without academic Monday, 3 Heritage Day; University closed. penalty. Monday, 10 Last day to withdraw from summer session classes without academic penalty. Friday, 21 Last day of Spring/Summer Term and summer session classes. Grades are due no later than August 28. 4 MacEwan University • 2014–2015 A C A D E M I C C A L E N D A R • MacEwan.ca 2014 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER S M T W T F S 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 6 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21