DEFIANCE COLLEGE GRADUATE CATALOG 2012-2013 1 n behalf of the entire Defiance College community, I want to Owelcome you to Defiance College. This should be an exciting time for all of us, and I look forward to working with you as you pursue your graduate degree at the College. Having been a graduate student and having taught in a graduate school, I am very excited about the opportunities that graduate study offers from the perspective both of intellectual development and career opportunities. I also know that graduate study can be challenging, especially when you balance its requirements with the other demands in your life. We want your graduate experience to be one that helps put you on a path toward fulfilling your dreams. In that spirit I hope you will take advantage of the many opportunities that Defiance College offers you through coursework, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, service and engagement. We are also blessed at DC with a faculty dedicated to working with you as individuals to make your graduate experience successful. Faculty, administrators, and staff enjoy getting to know you individually and helping you work through the challenges you face, so as problems or issues arise, please let us know. In addition, I do hope that you will enjoy the many benefits that can arise from interacting with our thoughtful and distinguished faculty both inside and outside the classroom. Thank you for choosing to pursue your graduate studies at Defiance College. Please keep me posted on your progress and feel free to offer any suggestions or recommendations you might have to make the Defiance College experience even better. Sincerely, Mark C. Gordon, President 2012-2013 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS President Welcome ..............................................................................................................1 Academic Calendars ....................................................................................................... 4-5 History.................................................................................................................................6 Accreditation .......................................................................................................................6 Mission Statement ...............................................................................................................6 Vision Statement .................................................................................................................7 UCC Affiliation ...................................................................................................................8 Non-Discrimination Statement ...........................................................................................9 Right to Modify...................................................................................................................9 Graduate Programs ..............................................................................................................9 ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Master of Art in Education .......................................................................................... 10-11 Master of Business Administration ............................................................................. 11-13 International Graduate Students ........................................................................................14 Payment Deadlines .......................................................................................................14 Application Process ......................................................................................................14 Financial Responsibility ...............................................................................................15 ACADEMIC POLICIES Graduate Process Skills .....................................................................................................16 Coursework Time Limitations ..........................................................................................16 Academic Year ..................................................................................................................16 Confidentiality of Student Records ...................................................................................17 Academic Integrity Policy .......................................................................................... 17-20 APA (American Psychological Association) Format ........................................................21 Use of Human Subjects for Research ...............................................................................21 Independent Study Guidelines ..........................................................................................21 Undergraduate Students in a Graduate Course .................................................................21 Grading System .................................................................................................................22 Graduation Requirements .................................................................................................22 Schedule Changes and Course Withdrawal ......................................................................22 Academic Probation and Suspension ................................................................................23 Academic Second Chance .................................................................................................24 Re-Enrollment Policy ........................................................................................................24 Academic Appeals and Grievances ...................................................................................25 Transfer of Credit ..............................................................................................................25 FINANCIAL INFORMATION Schedule of Tuition and Fees ...................................................................................... 26-28 Financial Aid Office ..........................................................................................................29 Refund / Withdrawal .........................................................................................................29 Withdraw from Course(s) .................................................................................................30 Withdraw from Institution ................................................................................................30 Leave of Absence ..............................................................................................................31 Unofficial Withdraw ..........................................................................................................31 Transcript Requests ...........................................................................................................32 DEFIANCE COLLEGE GRADUATE CATALOG 3 CAMPUS RESOURCES Center for Adult Programs ................................................................................................33 Registrar’s Office ..............................................................................................................33 Financial Aid Office ..........................................................................................................33 Career Development .........................................................................................................33 Accommodations for Students with Disabilities ...............................................................33 Library Resources .............................................................................................................34 Computer Guidelines ........................................................................................................34 Access to Web Interface/OneStop .....................................................................................35 Email .................................................................................................................................35 Commencement ................................................................................................................35 MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM Program Overviews ..........................................................................................................36 Program Goals ..................................................................................................................36 Sport Coaching Concentration ..........................................................................................36 Teaching Education Licensure Programs ..........................................................................36 Course Scheduling and Registration .................................................................................37 Graduation Requirements .................................................................................................37 Program Curriculum ................................................................................................... 37-39 Professional Enrichment and Renewal Courses (PERC) ..................................................39 Master of Arts in Education Course Descriptions ....................................................... 47-54 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM Program Description .........................................................................................................40 Program Goals ..................................................................................................................40