DEFIANCE COLLEGE Graduate Catalog 2015-2016 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendar ............................................................................................................. 3 History. .................................................................................................................................4 Accreditation.......................... ..............................................................................................4 ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Admission Requirements........... ..........................................................................................6 Admission Decision.......... ...................................................................................................7 Non-Degree Student Admission... .......................................................................................7 International Graduate Students.. ................................................................................... 9-10 ACADEMIC POLICIES Academic Status. ................................................................................................................11 Non-Discrimination Statement ..........................................................................................11 Right to Modify............... ...................................................................................................11 Student Complaint Policy ..................................................................................................11 Coursework Time Limitations. ..........................................................................................12 Academic Year. ..................................................................................................................12 Confidentiality of Student Records................................................ ....................................12 Academic Integrity Policy......................................................... ................................... 13-15 Use of Human Subjects for Research........................... .....................................................16 Independent Study Guidelines.. .........................................................................................16 Undergraduate Students in a Graduate Course. .................................................................16 Grading System. ........................................................................................................... 16-17 Graduation Requirements ..................................................................................................17 Schedule Changes and Course Withdrawal. ......................................................................17 Academic Probation and Suspension.................................................................................18 Academic Second Chance..................................................................................................18 Re-Enrollment Policy.........................................................................................................18 Leave of Absence ...............................................................................................................18 Unofficial Withdrawal. .......................................................................................................19 Academic Appeals and Grievances....................................................................................19 Transfer of Credit ...............................................................................................................19 FINANCIAL INFORMATION Schedule of Tuition and Fees ....................................................................................... 21-22 Payment of Accounts .........................................................................................................23 Deferred Payments. ............................................................................................................23 Financial Status ..................................................................................................................24 Refund / Withdrawal. .........................................................................................................24 Withdraw from Course(s). .................................................................................................25 CAMPUS RESOURCES Business Office ..................................................................................................................26 Office of Non-Traditional Student Support. ......................................................................26 Registrar’s Office. ..............................................................................................................26 Career Development...........................................................................................................26 Accommodations for Students with Disabilities................................................................26 Financial Aid Office ...........................................................................................................27 Library Resources ..............................................................................................................28 Computer Guidelines. ........................................................................................................28 2015-2016 2 Access to Web Interface/MyDC.........................................................................................29 Email ..................................................................................................................................29 Commencement .................................................................................................................29 MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM Program Overviews ...........................................................................................................30 Program Description ..........................................................................................................30 Program Curriculum .................................................................................................... 30-33 Master of Arts in Education Course Descriptions........................................................ 38-43 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM Program Description...........................................................................................................34 Program Curriculum..................................................................................................... 34-35 Master of Business Administration Course Descriptions............................................. 36-38 ADMINISTRATION Faculty Listing....................................................................................................................44 DEFIANCE COLLEGE GRADUATE CATALOG 3 FALL SEMESTER 2015 New Faculty Orientation .......................................................................................Tuesday, August 18 Faculty Workshop ................................................. Wednesday August 19 through Friday, August 21 All Monday Evening Classes Begin (Undergraduate & Graduate) ...................... Monday, August 24 All Day Classes and Labs Begin (Undergraduate & Graduate) ............................Tuesday, August 25 Late Registration Ends at 4:30 p.m. .........................................................................Friday, August 28 Last Day to Drop/Add Courses ................................................................................Friday, August 28 Labor Day Holiday (Offices Closed - No Classes) ...........................................Monday, September 7 2nd 5-week classes begin .................................................................................Week of September 28 2nd 8-week classes begin .....................................................................................Week of October 19 Midterm Grades Due by 12 NOON ....................................................................Tuesday, October 27 Last Day to Withdraw with an Automatic “W” Grade ..........................................Friday, October 30 3rd 5-week classes begin .................................................................................. Monday, November 2 Fall Break (No Classes) ..................................Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27 Thanksgiving (Offices Closed - No Classes) ....... Thursday, November 26 and Friday November 27 Classes Resume ............................................................................................... Monday, November 30 Last Day of Classes (Undergraduate & Graduate) ............................................... Friday, December 4 Final Examinations ........................................................Monday, December 7 through December 11 Final Grades Due by NOON ........................................................................... Tuesday, December 15 Offices Closed for Holiday Break ........................Thursday, December 24 through Friday, January 1 SPRING SEMESTER 2015 Offices Reopen for Spring Semester ......................................................................Monday, January 4 All Classes Begin (Undergraduate & Graduate) ..................................................Monday, January 11 Late Registration Ends at 4:30 p.m. ...................................................................Thursday, January 15 Last Day to Drop/Add