American National University – Virginia Catalog 2020 STUDENT CATALOG AND HANDBOOK EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020 – DECEMBER 31, 2020 1813 East Main St. Salem, VA 24153 540.986.1800 www.an.edu June 1, 2020 WELCOME Thank you for taking a closer look at American National University. We understand that choosing a university is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Getting the right education will be one of the biggest factors in attaining your career goals, and we hope that you will find ANU is the key to opening up the door to success for you—just as it has for thousands of students since 1886. Throughout this catalog, you will learn about the many advantages ANU has to offer in terms of programs, courses, and support services. What you can’t find in this catalog, and what most distinguishes American National University from other colleges and universities, is the personal attention you get here. So we invite you to check us out in person. Read through the catalog and find out what you’re interested in. Then come in and meet with one of our admissions representatives one‐on‐ one. They’ll be glad to answer any questions you may have and get you started on the path to a better future. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you as you pursue your career goals. Sincerely, Frank Longaker President ii WELCOME ....................................................................................................................................................ii STATEMENT OF MISSION AND GOALS .......................................................................................................... 1 MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................................................................................... 1 INSTITUTIONAL GOALS ................................................................................................................................. 1 INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES ......................................................................................................................... 1 ACCREDITATION AND APPROVALS ............................................................................................................... 2 THE UNIVERSITY .......................................................................................................................................... 4 EVOLUTION 2086 VISION ............................................................................................................................. 4 ACADEMICS .................................................................................................................................................. 5 STRUCTURE AND DESIGN OF PROGRAMS .................................................................................................... 5 RESOURCES FOR RESEARCH ......................................................................................................................... 6 CAREER SERVICES ......................................................................................................................................... 6 STUDENT ACTIVITIES .................................................................................................................................... 6 PROFESSIONAL/OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS ............................................................ 7 NOTICE OF NON‐DISCRIMINATION .............................................................................................................. 7 ACCOMODATION POLICY ............................................................................................................................. 8 VETERAN’S BENEFITS & TRANSITION ACT OF 2018 POLICY .......................................................................... 8 STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES ......................................................................................................................... 9 CONSUMER INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 9 UNIVERSITY EMAIL ACCOUNT ...................................................................................................................... 9 IDENTIFICATION CARDS ............................................................................................................................... 9 ORIENTATION ............................................................................................................................................... 9 ACADEMIC ADVISING ................................................................................................................................. 10 ADMISSIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 11 UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................... 11 APPLYING FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION .......................................................................................... 11 GRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 12 APPLYING FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION ..................................................................................................... 12 PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS – GRADUATE PROGRAMS ........................................................................ 12 TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................. 13 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 13 ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS .............................................................................................. 13 APPLYING FOR INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION ............................................................................................. 14 PROGRAMMATIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................... 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PROGRAMMATIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ............................................... 18 STUDENT IDENTITY VERIFICATION ............................................................................................................. 19 ACADEMIC POLICIES ................................................................................................................................... 20 ACADEMIC TERMS ...................................................................................................................................... 20 ACADEMIC YEAR ......................................................................................................................................... 20 GRADE REPORTS......................................................................................................................................... 20 GRADE APPEAL POLICY ............................................................................................................................... 20 TRANSCRIPTS ............................................................................................................................................. 21 STUDENTS .................................................................................................................................................. 21 CREDIT DESIGNATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 21 CREDIT HOUR POLICY ................................................................................................................................. 22 STANDARD COURSE LOAD AND PROGRAM LENGTH .................................................................................. 22 MATRICULATION ........................................................................................................................................ 22 ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS .................................................................................................................... 22 NON‐TRADITIONAL CREDIT ALLOWANCE ................................................................................................... 23 CREDIT GRANTED FOR WORK EXPERIENCE ................................................................................................ 23 UNIVERSITY PLACEMENT EVALUATIONS .................................................................................................... 24 ADVANCED PLACEMENT EVALUATIONS ..................................................................................................... 24 iii CREDIT BY EXAMINATION .......................................................................................................................... 24 STUDENTS TRANSFERING TO AMERICAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY .............................................................. 24 STUDENTS TRANSFERRING FROM AMERICAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY ...................................................... 26 PROGRAM COURSE CONCENTRATION AND GENERAL EDUCATION ........................................................... 27 NUMBERING OF COURSES.......................................................................................................................... 28 PRACTICUM REQUIREMENT ......................................................................................................................