Graduate Catalog 2017-2018 WASHBURN UNIVERSITY GRADUATE CATALOG 2017-2018 Washburn University is accredited or approved by the Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604. To file a complaint with the commission, please follow its stated procedures. Washburn University Statement of Accreditation Status Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association Washburn University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Pamela Foster, Equal Opportunity Director/Title IX Coordinator, Washburn University, 1700 SW College Ave, Topeka, Kansas 66621; 785.670.1509; [email protected]. 1700 SW College Avenue Topeka, Kansas 66621 Phone: (785) 670-1010 Toll Free (outside Topeka): (800) 332-0291 TDD: (785) 670-1025 www.washburn.edu 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Student Recreation and Wellness Center .............39 University Diversity and Inclusion ........................39 Purpose of this Publication ....................................4 International Student Services ................................40 Statement of Responsibility ..................................4 Information Technology Services ............................40 Class Cancellations/Changes in Schedules .............4 Graduate Programs ..................................................41 General Information ..................................................5 Graduate Admission Procedures ..........................41 Vision, Mission, Values ...........................................5 College of Arts and Sciences ....................................42 Non-Discrimination Regulation and Procedure ......6 Master of Arts Communication-Leadership .........42 Sexual Harassment .................................................9 Master of Education .............................................45 History of the University ......................................17 Master of Liberal Studies .....................................57 University Assessment .........................................17 Master of Arts Psychology ....................................61 University Accreditation .......................................18 School of Applied Studies ........................................65 Open Meetings and Records ................................18 Master of Criminal Justice ....................................65 Campus and Facilities ...........................................18 Master of Health Sciences ...................................69 Special Facilities ...................................................19 Post Graduate Certificate in Health Care Edu ..71 Student Records Policy .........................................21 Master of Arts Human Services ............................72 Student Access to Records ...................................22 Master of Social Work ..........................................78 Admissions ............................................................... 25 Dual Degree J.D./MSW ....................................82 Advance Registration ...........................................25 School of Business ...................................................89 Open Registration ................................................25 Master of Accountancy ........................................89 Residency ............................................................. 25 Dual Degree J.D./MAcc ....................................93 Tuition and Fees ......................................................27 Master of Business Administration ......................94 Financial Obligations ............................................27 Dual Degree J.D./MBA .....................................99 Academic Status ...................................................27 School of Law .........................................................102 Tuition .................................................................. 28 Juris Doctor ........................................................102 Categories of Charges ..........................................28 Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing Program .104 Fees ...................................................................... 28 Centers for Excellence ........................................104 Miscellaneous Charges .........................................28 Business and Transactional Law Fines/Other University Financial Obligations .......28 Children and Family Law Liability for Institutional Charges .........................28 Excellence in Advocacy Refunds ................................................................ 29 Law and Government Financial Aid .........................................................30 Oil and Gas Law Academic Policies ....................................................30 International and Comparative Law Attendance ........................................................... 30 LL.M. in Global Legal Studies ..............................105 Student Conduct ..................................................30 Master of Studies in Law ....................................106 Academic Impropriety Policy ...............................31 School of Nursing ...................................................107 Official E-Mail Address .........................................31 Doctor of Nursing Practice .................................108 Withdrawals .........................................................31 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Prac Certificate 118 Medical Withdrawal .............................................31 Master of Science in Nursing .............................119 Military Withdrawal .............................................32 Officers of the University .......................................126 Transcripts ............................................................ 32 Board of Regents ................................................126 Grading System ....................................................33 Administrative Officers .......................................126 Continuous Enrollment ........................................34 Washburn Alumni Association ...........................126 Grade Appeal Procedure ......................................34 General Faculty ..................................................127 Degrees .................................................................... 36 Faculty Emeriti ...................................................136 Degree Conferment ..............................................36 Index ...................................................................... 140 Application for Graduation ...................................36 Degree Audit ........................................................36 Diplomas .............................................................. 37 Office of Student Life ...............................................37 Career Services .....................................................37 Student Health and Counseling Services..............38 WU Student Government Association (WSGA) ....38 Honorary Organizations .......................................38 3 PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION This catalog is intended as a description of the educational program and activities offered by Washburn University. Washburn University makes no representations that following a particular course curriculum outlined in the catalog will result in specific achievement, employment or qualification for employment, admission to degree programs, or licensing for particular professions or occupations. This catalog is explanatory in nature and is not a contract between the student and Washburn University. Washburn University reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, change the fees, change the rules and calendar regulating admission and graduation requirements, and change any other regulations affecting the student body. Changes shall become effective whenever the proper authorities so determine and shall apply not only to prospective students but also to those who at the time are matriculated in the university. Information in this catalog is correct according to information available to the Washburn University administration at the time of publication . It is understood that the ultimate responsibility for complying with degree requirements rests with the student. STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY The University does not assume responsibility for injury or property loss, or damage sustained by persons on or off the University’s premises. Incidents of injury or property damage which could result in claims should be reported to the police immediately. CLASS CANCELLATIONS/CHANGES IN SCHEDULES In the event of unforeseen circumstances, Washburn University reserves the right to cancel courses or change meeting times, classroom assignments, or instructors. NOTE We are interested in knowing any improvements to this catalog the readers believe to be appropriate. We accept suggestions in writing and incorporate them in future editions when possible. Appreciation is extended to Dr. Nancy Tate , Joan Bayens, and Kelly Mourning-Byers for their assistance in producing the catalog. FRONT COVER Morgan Hall opened in 1955 and a three-story addition was completed in 1967. The Welcome Center and Paxdon Tower were constructed during