ACADEMIC CATALOG 2012-2013 2012-2013 Academic Catalog Lynn University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. Equal Opportunity Policy Lynn University is committed to and actively supports the spirit and the letter of equal opportunity as defined by federal, state and local laws. It is the policy of Lynn University to ensure equal opportunity in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies and employment policies without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, genetic disposition, veteran or military status, marital status, familial status or any other legally protected characteristic in accordance with federal and Florida State law. Lynn University administers all human resource policies and practices, including recruitment, advertising, hiring, selection for training, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, genetic disposition, veteran or military status, marital status, familial status or any other legally protected characteristic in accordance with federal and Florida State law. Please Be Advised: The contents of this catalog represent the most current information available at the time of publication. However, during the period of time covered by this catalog, it is reasonable to expect changes to be made with respect to this information without prior notice. The course offerings and requirements of Lynn University are under continual examination and revision. Thus, the provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the University (or any of its colleges or schools) and the student. 2 Lynn University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog 3 Lynn University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog Table of Contents Accreditation 1 Equal Opportunity Policy 1 Academic Calendar 10-13 Message from President Ross 14 Chapter I – Overview and Introduction to Lynn University General Information 16 Mission 16 Vision 16 Chapter II – Campus Life Student Involvement 18 Housing and Residence Life 18 General Student Life Regulations and Policies 20 Area Map 20 Chapter III – Lynn University Campus Campus Resources 22- 23 Chapter IV - Admission General Information 24 Visitors 24 Undergraduate Day Division 24-27 First-Year Students 24 Transfer Students 24 International Students 24 International First-Year Students 25 International Transfer Students 25 Priority Deadline 25 Institute for Achievement and Learning 25- 26 Conservatory of Music 26 Additional Admission Procedures and Contact Information 26 Placement and Testing 26 Additional Admission Options 26 Lynn Degree 3.0 27 Evening Undergraduate Division 27 General Information 27 Application Procedures 27 Graduate Division 27- 29 General Information 27 International Graduate Students 28 Graduate Financial Aid 28 Non-Degree-Seeking Students 28 Graduate Re-enrollment 28 Additional Admission Information 28 Reservation Agreements 28 4 Lynn University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog Chapter V –Financial Information Undergraduate Information 30- 44 2012-2013 Fee Schedule 30 Special Fees for All Programs 30 Deposits 2012-2013 30 Day Division Undergraduate Early Payment Discount Plan 30 Lynn University Payment Arrangements 31 Statement of Accounts 31 Submitting Payments 31 Credit Card Payments 31 Wire Payments 31 Monthly Payment Program 31 Tuition Refund Plan 31 Student Course Load 31 Drop/Add Process/Overload 32 Technology Fee 32 Student Services Fee 32 Summer Session 2013 32 Room and Board Fee 32 Residence Hall Fees 32 Meal Plan Policy and Procedures 32 International Students 32 Institute for Achievement Program 32- 33 Miscellaneous Fees 33 Finance Charges 33 Financial Policy 33 Books 33 Graphic, Films and Video Supplies 34 Flight Training Expenses 34 Day Division Refund Policy 34- 35 Calculation of Refundable Amounts for Day Program 35 Full-time Classification for Federal Aid Programs 36 Attendance Policy 36 Financial Aid 36 Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid 36- 37 Applying for Financial Aid 37 FAFSA Policy 37 Academic Bankruptcy 37 Federal & State Eligibility and Drug Policy 37- 38 Types of Financial Aid 38 Federal Programs 38 Federal Work Study Program 39 Florida Programs 39 Bright Futures Programs 39- 40 Monthly Payment Program 39 Institutional Programs 39 Veterans’ Benefits 40- 41 Tax Law 41 International Student Loans 41 International Students Scholarship Policy 41 Remedial Courses 41 Renewal of Financial Aid 41 Graduate Information 42- 44 Tuition and Payment Policies 42 Financial Aid 42- 43 Scholarships 43 Veterans’ Benefits 43 5 Lynn University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid 43- 44 International Tax Law 44 Chapter VI–General Academic Policies and Regulations Academic Accommodations 46 Academic Bankruptcy 46 Academic Grievance Policy 46- 47 Academic Honesty Policy 47- 48 Academic Integrity 48 Academic Standards 48 Add/Drop Period 48 Admission to Classes 48 Advising 48- 49 Audit 49 Cancellation of Courses 49 Change of Degree Information 49 Change of Personal Information 49 Classification of Students 49 Closed Class Permission 49 Code of Computing Practice 49 Course Load 49- 50 Course Withdrawals 50 Credit Hour Definition 50 Dean’s List 50 Definition of a Dual Major 50 Directed Study and Independent Study 50 Enrollment Verification Letters 50 Falsification of Academic Records 50 Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act 50-52 Five-Year Bachelor’s/Master’s Program 52- 53 Forgiveness Policy 53 Grade Notification 53 Grade of Incomplete 53 Grade Point Average 53 Grade Scale 53 Graduation 53- 54 General Information 54 Overall Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree 54 Overall Requirements for Master’s Degree 54 Overall Requirements for Ed.D. Degree 54 Commencement Awards 54 Honor Societies 54 The Institutional Review Board 54- 55 Leave of Absence 55 Observance of Religious Holidays 55 Pre-requisite Overrides 55 Re-enrollment 55 Registration 55 Repeat Courses 55- 56 Residency Requirements 55 Second Bachelor’s Degree 56 Second Master’s Degree 56 Special Student Status 56 Student Responsibility 56 Transcripts 56 Transfer Credits 56-57 Transfer Credit Evaluations 56- 57 Undergraduate Student Transfer Policy 57 Graduate Student Transfer Policy 57 Permission to Study at Other Institutions 57 6 Lynn University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog Chapter VII – Academic Support Services Institute for Achievement and Learning 58-59 Hannifan Center for Career Services 59 Center for Instructional Innovation 59 Counseling Center 59 Lynn Degree 3.0 59 Information Technology 60 Institute for Distance Learning 60 Internship Program 60 Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Library 60 Chapter VIII – Educational Programs Definitions of Majors, Minors and Specializations 62 Academic Organization Chart 64- 65 SECTION 1. UNDERGRADUATE DAY DIVISION 66- 90 Undergraduate Curriculum 66- 69 College of Business and Management 70 Business Administration (B.S.) 70- 71 Hospitality Management (B.S.) 72 Sports Management (B.S.) 72 Minors 73 Donald E. and Helen L. Ross College of Education 74- 75 Elementary Education Grades K-6 (B.S.) 74- 75 Specializations and Minors 75 Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn College of International Communication 76-84 Advertising and Public Relations (B.A.) 76- 77 Communication, Media and Politics (B.A.) 77- 78 Drama (B.A.) 78 Film (B.A.) 79 Multimedia Journalism (B.A.) 79- 80 Radio, Television and Internet Media (B.A.) 80-81 Graphic Design (B.S.) 81 Illustration/Computer Animation (B.S.) 82 Photography (B.S.) 82- 83 Minors 84 College of Liberal Education 86- 92 American Studies (B.A.) 86 English (B.A.) 86- 87 Human Services (B.A.) 87- 88 International Relations (B.A.) 88 Liberal Arts (B.A.) 88- 89 Biology (B.S.) 89 Criminal Justice (B.S.) 90 Psychology (B.S.) 90-91 Minors 92 Conservatory of Music 94- 96 Performance (B.M.) 94- 95 Composition (B.M.) 95- 96 SECTION 2. UNDERGRADUATE EVENING DIVISION 98-104 Undergraduate Curriculum 98- 99 College of Business and Management 100-101 Business Administration (B.S.) 100 Hospitality Management (B.S.) 100 Sports Management (B.S.) 100-101 7 Lynn University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog Hospitality Management (B.P. S.) 101 Hospitality Management Certificate Programs 101 Donald E. and Helen L. Ross College of Education 102-103 Elementary Education Grades K-6 (B.S.) 102 Educational Studies (B.S.) 103 College of Liberal Education 104 Criminal Justice (B.S.) 104 Psychology (B.S.) 104 SECTION 3. GRADUATE DIVISION 106-121 Graduate Program Academic and Records Information 106-107 College of Business and Management 108-109 Business Administration (M.B.A.) 108-109 Marketing Specialization 109 International Business Specialization 109 Financial Valuation and Investment Management Specialization 109 Mass Communication and Media Management Specialization 109 Hospitality Management Specialization 109 Sports and Athletics Administration Specialization 109 Aviation Management Specialization 109 Graduate Certificate in Hospitality Management 109 Donald E. and Helen L. Ross College of Education 110-113 Exceptional Student Education (M.Ed.) 110-111 Educational