20182018PARKPARK UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY 20192019 GRADUATEGRADUATE CATALOGCATALOG GRADUATE CATALOG 2018-2019 Park University Graduate Studies 8700 NW River Park Drive Parkville, MO 64152 (816) 559-5625 www.park.edu/grad The information contained in this Park University Graduate Catalog may be modified at any time at the University’s discretion when deemed necessary or desirable to better carry out the University’s purposes and objectives. This catalog contains informational material only. Neither the provisions of this catalog, nor the acceptance of students through registration and enrollment in the University, constitute a contract or an offer to enter into a contract. Fees, deadlines, academic requirements, courses, degree programs, academic policies and other information in this catalog may be changed without notice. The catalog can be found at www.park.edu/catalogs. Certified true and correct as to content and policy. Greg Gunderson, Ph.D. President, Park University 1 A Message from the President Dear Graduate Students, I am pleased to extend a cheerful welcome to you on behalf of the dedicated staff and faculty at Park University. Whether you are currently enrolled in a graduate program or just beginning your post-graduate study with Park, we thank you for choosing us as your academic home. As a national leader in higher education, Park University is proud to provide a personalized, globally relevant education that will enable you to prosper personally and professionally in your future endeavors. Founded in 1875 in Parkville, Mo., the University established a historical prominence and sound reputation as a quality higher educational institution that embraced diversity and inclusivity. Today, we are proud to extend that service, representing undergraduate and graduate students at 41 campus centers located nationally in 21 states and globally online. In addition to serving students from 58 countries and all 50 states, Park is pleased to provide convenient access to quality education programs for our brave men and women in uniform and their dependents. The University has enjoyed and educational partnership with the United States military that stretches over 90 years, and we look forward to continuing our services. For over 140 years, Park has been building on its substantial accomplishments and embracing ways to further distinguish the University as a leader in higher education. Ultimately, our mission is to serve you, our students, with a remarkable customer service experience, and provide you with a globally relevant education that will prepare you to meet the challenges faced by today’s professionals. Park’s dedicated faculty and staff members across the Country are prepared to accomplish this mission by providing you convenient access and flexibility in your pursuit of a graduate program that will best serve your interests and further enrich your careers and academic journey. We are here to serve you. Please know that as an ambassador of Park University, you share our Core Values and embody a quality education that is truly unique and unlike any other. We are proud to call you Park Pirates. Welcome! Greg Gunderson, Ph.D. President, Park University 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS GRADUATE STUDIES CONTACT INFORMATION .......................5-6 PARK’S PROMISE / MISSION/VISION ...................................7 Graduate Studies Mission/Vision ...................................7 COURSE LOCATIONS. .8-10 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ...........................................11-12 TUITION AND FEES .................................................13 HISTORY OF PARK UNIVERSITY ......................................14 Mackay Hall ..................................................14 ACCREDITATION/MEMBERSHIPS. .15-17 GRADUATE STUDY AT PARK UNIVERSITY. 17-19 Graduate Programs Offered Online ................................19 ADMISSION TO GRADUATE STUDIES ..............................19-22 International Students .......................................22-24 ACADEMIC POLICIES ............................................25-40 READING THE COURSE SCHEDULE ...................................40 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ..........................................41-42 Scholarships/Graduate Assistantships ...........................42-43 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ...........................................43-46 FACILITIES AND SERVICES ........................................46-47 STUDENT CONDUCT CODE ......................................48-51 CAMPUS SECURITY ..............................................52-57 DOWNTOWN CAMPUS PARKING .....................................58 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS ..............................59-67 Creative and Life Writing .....................................59-60 Disaster and Emergency Management ..............................60 Finance ...................................................60-61 Global Business ...............................................61 Global Governance .............................................61 Health Services Management and Leadership .....................61-62 Homeland Security .............................................62 Human Resource Management ................................62-63 3 Leadership of International Healthcare Organizations ..................63 Management Accounting ........................................64 Management Information Systems .................................64 Music Performance .............................................65 Nonprofit Leadership ...........................................65 Project Management ............................................66 Public Accounting .............................................66 Quality and Innovation Management ...........................66-67 Artist Diploma in Music Performance ..............................67 MASTER’S THESIS PROCEDURES ..................................68-69 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS ..............70-88 School of Education .........................................70-83 Master of Education. 74-83 School of Behavioral and Health Sciences .........................84-88 Master of Social Work ...................................84-88 COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT .....................................89-121 School of Business ..........................................89-112 Master of Business Administration ........................91-100 Executive Master of Business Administration ...................101 Master of Healthcare Administration ......................102-109 Master of Science Information Systems and Business Analytics ..110-112 Hauptmann School of Public Affairs ..........................113-121 Master of Public Administration .........................115-121 COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES ......................122-129 School of Humanities ......................................123-129 Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership ...........123-127 International Center for Music ...............................128-129 Master of Music in Performance .........................128-129 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .......................................130-177 FACULTY .....................................................178-182 UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION .................................183-184 GRADUATE STUDIES STAFF AND PROGRAM DIRECTORS ...............185 INDEX .......................................................186-188 A student enrolling in 2018-2019 can, within reason, expect the academic programs and courses described in this catalog to be available during the academic year. However, they may be subject to change without notice. Park University maintains the Graduate Catalog on the Park University website. Changes to programs and policies, addenda and errata are updated on the web version of the catalog as necessary. The Park University Graduate Catalog is available at www.park.edu/catalogs. 4 GRADUATE STUDIES CONTACT INFORMATION General inquiries should be directed to: Park University Graduate Studies 8700 NW River Park Drive, Parkville, MO 64152 Telephone: (816) 559-5625 Fax: (816) 472-1173 E-mail: [email protected] Application for admission is available at: www.park.edu/apply. Course Locations: Downtown: 911 Main St., Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64105 Parkville: 8700 NW River Park Drive, Parkville, MO 64152 Camp Pendleton: MCB Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5020 Lenexa: 17101 W. 87th Street Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66219 Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC): 3990 E. Broad St. Bldg. 11, Section 9, Columbus, OH 43213 Austin: Avallon II Suite 200, 10415 Morado Circle, Austin, TX 78759 El Paso: 1330 Adabel Dr., El Paso, TX 79936 Specific questions about a program may be directed to the appropriate program director or college dean: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS Timothy Westcott, Ph.D., Interim Dean Master of Social Work Park University Walter Kisthardt, Ph.D., M.S.W., Director Telephone: (816) 584-6335 Park University Fax: (816) 741-4371 Master of Social Work E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: (816) 584-6586 E-mail: [email protected] Master of Education Jan McKinley, Ed.D., Director Park University Graduate Education Programs Telephone: (816) 559-5626 Fax: (816) 472-1173 E-mail: [email protected] 5 COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES Brad Kleindl, Ph.D., Dean Park University James F. Pasley, Ph.D., Dean College of Management Park University Telephone: (816) 584-6308 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fax: (816) 741-5218 Telephone: (816) 584-6593 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (816) 505-5454 Greg Moore, D.B.A., Master of Arts in Associate Dean Communication