POLICIESPOLICIES && PROCEDURESPROCEDURES 2018-2019 A Branch Campus of Franklin University Urbana University is a branch campus of Franklin University. Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org/800.621.7440). Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org/800.621.7440). Franklin University is authorized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Franklin University does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, disability, or veteran or military status. For inquiries about the University’s non-discrimination policies, please contact the Dean of Students, Student Services Center, 201 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215, 614.947.6758, [email protected]. Franklin University and Urbana Branch Campus 2018-19 Academic Catalog Policies & Procedures Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION Accreditation & Authorization 9 Academic Calendar 12 A Profile of Franklin University 13 A Profile of Urbana University 13 University Partnerships 20 Campuses & Locations 22 Academic Information 28 Tuition & Fees 45 Paying for Your Education 50 Student Affairs 54 STUDENT POLICIES & PROCEDURES UNDERGRADUATE POLICIES Student Admission 60 Student Registration 71 Academic Policies 73 GRADUATE POLICIES Graduate Education Vision & Values 86 Student Admission 86 Academic Policies 88 DIRECTORY & INDEX Directory 97 Index 100 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES & MAJORS Risk Management & Insurance Major Undergraduate Degrees & Majors Social Sciences Major Accounting Major^ Social Services Major* Adolescence to Young Adult Education (7-12)* Sport Management Major^ Integrated Language Arts* Strategic Management Major* Integrated Mathematics* Web Development Major Integrated Social Studies* Allied Healthcare Management Major UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES American Education Studies* Business Analysis Applied Management Major Project Management Applied Psychology Major POST BACCALAUREATE EDUCATION PROGRAM* Business Administration Major^ Post Baccalaureate Education Program Business Forensics Major Endorsements Communications Major Computer Science Major ACADEMIC MINORS Criminal Justice Administration Major^ Cyber Security Major^ GRADUATE PROGRAMS Early Childhood Education (PK-3)* Graduate Degrees & Majors Emergency Management & Homeland Security Major Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration Energy Management Major Master of Business Administration Entrepreneurship Major Master of Healthcare Administration Environmental Science Major* Master of Public Administration Exercise Science Major^ Master of Science in Accounting Financial Management Major Master of Science in Business Psychology Financial Planning Major Master of Science - Computer Science Forensic Accounting Major Master of Science in Human Resource Management Health Information Management Major Master of Science - Instructional Design & Learning Health Sciences Major^ Technology Healthcare Management Major Master of Science - Marketing & Communication Human Resources Management Major Master of Science in Nursing Information Systems Major^ Information Technology Major GRADUATE ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES Interactive Media Design Major Criminal Justice Administration Intervention Specialist (K-12)* Instructional Design Liberal Studies Major* Sustainability Management Logistics Management Major Management & Leadership Major DOCTORAL PROGRAMS Marketing Major Doctor of Business Administration - Management Mathematics Major* Doctor of Healthcare Administration Middle Childhood Education (4-9)* Doctor of Professional Studies - Instructional Design Nursing Major Leadership Operations & Supply Chain Management Major Psychology Major* *Available at Urbana University, Branch Campus only Public Administration Major ^Available online through Franklin University or onsite at Public Relations Major the Urbana Branch Campus Public Safety Management & Leadership Major GENERAL INFORMATION Franklin Main Campus Offices: (Area code is 614) Locations cont. 1.877.341-6300 www.franklin.edu Stark State College..........................................614.947.6717 [email protected] Zane State College..........................................614.947.6061 Admissions................................................................. 797.4700 Bookstore.................................................................... 947.6828 Urbana Branch Campus Offices: (Area code is 937) Business Office.......................................................... 947.6355 1.800.7.URBANA www.urbana.edu Center for Career Development......................... 947.6799 [email protected] Community College/Education Alliances .......947.6079 Campus Information...........................................772-9200 Corporate & Community Relations................... 947.6075 Academic Advising/Student Success Ctr.....772-9368 Department of Safety & Security Services..... 947.6902 Admissions.............................................................772-9239 Development & Alumni Relations.................... 947.6062 Alumni & Advancement....................................772-9246 Disability Services.................................................. 797.4700 Athletics..................................................................772-9212 Financial Aid............................................................. 797.4700 Bookstore...............................................................772-9283 International Students & Programs.................. 797.4700 Campus Life & Engagement............................772-9281 Library/Learning Commons............................... 947.6550 Campus Safety & Security................................484-1111 Student Learning Center..................................... 947.6800 Campus Services/Maintenance.....................772-9289 Student Affairs.........................................................797.4700 Career Services....................................................772-9284 Human Resources................................................. 947.6540 Communication and Public Relations.........772-9222 University Marketing/Media Relations.......... 947.6588 Dining Services...................................................772-9348 Office of Military & Veteran Affairs.................. 797.4700 Disability Services..............................................772-9317 Regional Locations/Community College Co-Locations: Financial Aid........................................................772-9251 Beavercreek Location................................... 937.705.6914 Health Services...................................................772-9214 Community College of Beaver County...614.947.6060 Human Resources.............................................772-6265 Cuyahoga Community College.................216.987.3565 Information Technology Help Desk............772-9229 Delaware Location.........................................740.203.8016 Johnny Appleseed Society & Museum......772-9297 Dublin Campus...............................................614.947.6700 Miller Center for the Arts................................772-9246 Eastern Gateway Community College...614.947.6060 Registrar’s Office................................................772-9335 Hocking College............................................614.947.6061 Student Accounts/Business Office.............772-9274 Ivy Tech (Indianapolis Campus)...............317.429.3100 White Family Grill..............................................772-9388 Lakeland Community College................. 216.987.3565 Work Study & Student Employment..........772-9243 Lakeshore Technical College.................... 920.693.1638 Owens Community College...................... 567.661.2172 Marion Technical College........................... 614.947.6076 North Central State Community College..... 614.947.6717 Franklin University Global Contact: Rhodes State College................................... 614.947.6717 001.614.797.4700 Sinclair Community College.......................614.357.7635 [email protected] Southern State Community College.......614.947.6076 www.franklin.edu/franklin-global Southwest Wisconsin Technical College...608.822.2951 The Academic Catalog is published annually. PAGE | 6 Franklin + Urbana University Policies and Procedures | 2018 - 2019 The Academic Catalog is intended for use from August 2018 through from the public by indicating so on the admission application or August 2018. The University may modify curriculum during the year. by notifying the Registrar’s Office in writing. The provisions of this Academic Catalog are not to be regarded as A written policy detailing how the University will comply with the an irrevocable contract between the student and the University. provisions of the Act is on file in the Registrar’s Office. Students Failure to read this Academic Catalog does not excuse students from also have the right to file written complaints with The Family Policy the requirements and regulations described herein. Although every Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence effort is made to provide accurate and current information, the Uni- Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605, regarding alleged violations of versity reserves the right to make and designate the effective date of the Act. changes in policies, procedures, programs or people at any time such changes are considered to be desirable