January 2018 – December 2018 We are as strong as you make us. This catalog is current as of the time of publication and effective from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 unless superseded. From time to time, it may be necessary or desirable for Stanbridge University to make changes to this catalog due to the requirements and standards of the school’s accrediting body, other governmental agencies, or the U.S. Department of Education, or due to market conditions, employer needs or other reasons. The catalog shall be updated and issued at least annually in accordance with the requirements of state regulations. Any updates may be made by the use of supplements or inserts accompanying the catalog with electronic notification to current students. ii Letter from the President For over two decades, we at Stanbridge University have been working to provide quality education that bridges the gap between where people are and where they dream to be. As we rise to meet new challenges, we are reminded that it is our student body, beautifully diverse and unflinchingly bold, that makes our institution strong. Their stories, strengths and tenacity breathe life into our philosophy: that every person has the potential to soar, and when given the right tools, can learn to believe not only in themselves, but in others. This personal metamorphosis is what changes the world for the better, and we as educators are thrilled and honored to be a part of it. Yasith Weerasuriya | President & CEO iii Stanbridge University reserves the right to make changes at any time to any provision of this catalog, including academic programs and courses, course and program schedules, school policies and procedures, faculty and administrative staff, the school calendar and other dates, and other provisions. Stanbridge University will notify students of any of the foregoing changes via email at the time the changes are made and in accordance with the requirements of accrediting and governmental regulatory agencies. The catalog will be provided either in writing or electronically to a prospective student or to any person upon request. Any program specific brochures shall also be disclosed to any interested person upon request. Stanbridge University does not have a pending petition in bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in possession, has not filed a petition within the preceding five years, nor has had had a petition in bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Sec 1101 et seq.) Stanbridge University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Located at 2101 Wilson Boulevard / Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201, ACCSC can be reached at 703-247-4212. Their website is www.accsc.org. Stanbridge University Los Angeles is a branch campus of Stanbridge University Irvine, California. Stanbridge University Los Angeles is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education. The Stanbridge University Irvine Campus and Los Angeles, Alhambra Branch Campus are private Institutions that are approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. The approval to operate demonstrates compliance with the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. For more information, contact the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento,CA 95833, www.bppe.ca.gov, toll-free telephone number (888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897. The Associate of Science in Nursing degree is approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses. Their website is http://www.rn.ca.gov/education/rnprograms.shtml. The Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing at Stanbridge University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202-887- 6791. https://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation. The entry-level occupational therapy master’s degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652- AOTA and its Web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure. The Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) through 2018/2019 in Orange County. The Stanbridge University - Los Angeles, Alhambra Branch Campus Occupational Therapy Assistant program is pending accreditation. AOTA is located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449. ACOTE's telephone number, c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Stanbridge University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706- 3245; email: [email protected]; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (855) 414-4910 or email [email protected]. The Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology degree program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) (1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360; phone; 800.248.2862; www.avma.org). The Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology degree has been approved by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ACCSC. iv The Stanbridge University Vocational Nursing Program is approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) in Orange County. The Stanbridge University - Los Angeles, Alhambra Branch Campus Vocational Nursing program is pending approval. The BVNPT is located at 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive Suite 205, Sacramento, CA 95833 and can be reached at (916) 263-7800. Their website is www.bvnpt.ca.gov. Stanbridge University is approved for veterans education benefits under Title 32 and 33 of the GI Bill in addition to WIA training benefits from various Workforce Investment Boards including those in Irvine, Westminster, Santa Ana, Anaheim, South Bay and Riverside. v ABOUT STANBRIDGE UNIVERSITY History 1 Mission and Diversity Statement 1 Instructional Facilities 2 ADMISSION Admission Policies 4 Admission Procedures 18 TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID General Information 20 Cal Grant Policy 23 Federal Work Study Program 21 Tuition Summary Chart 23 Tuition Guidelines 25 Cancellation and Refund 26 Student Tuition Recovery Fund 28 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Schedule of Programs, Clock Hour Conversion 34 Holidays, Class Hours 31 Student Records Retention Policy 32 POLICIES Attendance Requirement 37 Grading 45 Satisfactory Academic Progress 53 Leave of Absence 56 Probation and Suspension 57 Withdrawal 58 Dismissal 64 Graduation 69 Transcripts 71 Code of Conduct 72 Academic Dishonesty Policies, Email, Electronic Multifunction Device Policy 73 Grievance Policy 74 Nondiscrimination and Harassment Policy/Fraternization Policy 75 ADA Policy 77 Title IX, Campus Safety and Security Policies 77 Bullying Policy 78 STUDENT SERVICES Student Services 80 Learning Resource System 80 Career Services 81 ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY 83 PROGRAMS AND COURSES Information Technology Program (BSIT) 86 Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (OTA) 88 Catalog Supplement for OTA Students 89 Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program (MSOT) 92 Catalog Supplement for MSOT Students 93 Physical Therapist Assistant Program (PTA) 99 Catalog Supplement for PTA Students 100 Vocational Nurse Program (VN) 115 Catalog Supplement for VN Students 117 Associate of Science in Nursing Program (ADN) 122 Catalog Supplement for ADN Students 124 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (BSN) 127 Catalog Supplement for BSN Students 128 Master of Science in Nursing Program (MSN) 129 Veterinary Technology Program (VET) 130 Catalog Supplement for Veterinary Technology Students 131 Course Descriptions 134 • Stanbridge University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion and disability. Stanbridge University is an equal opportunity provider. vi ABOUT STANBRIDGE HISTORY Stanbridge University was founded in June of 1996 as Executive 2000. Our organization officially changed its name from Executive 2000, Inc. to Stanbridge College in August of 2004, then to Stanbridge University in January of 2017. We have operated from our present location since September 1997. Our curriculum began in 1996 with certificate programs in Information Technology