UNIVERSITY of DUBUQUE 2021-2022 Graduate Catalog and Student Handbook Traditional Graduate Studies 2021-2022 Graduate Student Handbook 1 UNIVERSITY of DUBUQUE 2021-2022 Graduate Catalog and Student Handbook Traditional Graduate Studies Education is a continuing and changing process. To keep pace with this process, the University of Dubuque reserves the right to make changes in policies, rules, and regulations published in this Graduate Catalog and Student Handbook without obligation or prior notice. The policies, rules, and regulations within the Graduate Catalog and Student Handbook apply to all Graduate students, as indicated. With questions or concerns about this handbook, contact the Dean for Academic Affairs, Graduate and Adult Studies at [email protected] or 563-589-3728. The University of Dubuque does not discriminate on the basis of color, national origin, sex, handicap, disability, sexual orientation, or age. 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Revised June 2021 ©Copyright 2021 University of Dubuque 2021-2022 Graduate Student Handbook 2 2021-2022 Graduate Student Handbook 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS DEFINITIONS AND TERMS ........................................................................................................ 9 MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES ............................................................................................. 10 WENDT CHARACTER INITIATIVE ............................................................................................. 10 COMMUNITY STANDARDS ..................................................................................................... 11 2021-2022 UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE TRADITIONAL GRADUATE ACADEMIC CALENDAR ....... 12 GRADUATE COURSE CATALOG ............................................................................................... 15 MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION .................................................................................. 15 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................ 17 MASTER IN MANAGEMENT - AVIATION LEADERSHIP .............................................................. 18 MASTER IN MANAGEMENT - COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT ........................................... 20 MASTER IN MANAGEMENT - ORGANIZATIONAL DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION LEADERSHIP ..... 22 MASTER IN MANAGEMENT - SPORT MANAGEMENT .............................................................. 24 MASTER IN MANAGEMENT - HOLISTIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT ............................................ 26 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................................................... 29 UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES............................................................................... 55 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.................................................................................. 55 Graduate Curriculum, Academic, and Admission Committee ............................................. 55 Requirements for Admission and Application Procedures .................................................. 56 Transfer Credit .................................................................................................................... 57 Matriculation Policy ............................................................................................................ 57 Academic Advising .............................................................................................................. 57 Classification of Student ...................................................................................................... 58 Unclassified Student ............................................................................................................ 58 Residency Requirement ....................................................................................................... 58 Course Numbers .................................................................................................................. 58 Class Registration ................................................................................................................ 58 Final Semester Registration ................................................................................................ 58 Additional Semesters Registration ...................................................................................... 59 Independent Research......................................................................................................... 59 Tutorial ................................................................................................................................ 59 Academic Transcripts .......................................................................................................... 59 ACADEMIC PROGRESS, GRADING, AND POLICIES...................................................................... 59 Satisfactory Academic Progress .......................................................................................... 59 Add/Drop ............................................................................................................................ 60 Attendance Expectations .................................................................................................... 60 Course Absence ................................................................................................................... 60 2021-2022 Graduate Student Handbook 4 Grade Point Average (GPA) ................................................................................................. 60 Grades ................................................................................................................................. 60 Grading Terminology .......................................................................................................... 61 • Audit ........................................................................................................................... 61 • Credit .......................................................................................................................... 61 • Incomplete Grade ....................................................................................................... 61 • Pass ............................................................................................................................ 61 • Withdrawal from Course ............................................................................................ 62 Change of Grade ................................................................................................................. 62 Final Grade Appeal .............................................................................................................. 62 Repeat of Course ................................................................................................................. 63 DEGREE APPLICATION AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................... 64 Academic Requirement Completion .................................................................................... 64 Change in Degree Requirements ......................................................................................... 64 Application for Degree ........................................................................................................ 64 Graduation Requirements ................................................................................................... 65 Graduate Honors ................................................................................................................. 65 Baccalaureate ..................................................................................................................... 65 Multiple Academic Majors .................................................................................................. 65 Double Degree .................................................................................................................... 65 Duplicate Diploma Policy .................................................................................................... 65 FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) ............................................................ 66 A. Access to Student Records .......................................................................................... 66 B. Confidentiality of Student Records ............................................................................. 67 PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL, SUSPENSION, READMISSION ........................................................ 67 Administrative Withdrawal ................................................................................................. 67 Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom Policy ....................................................................... 68 Electronic Devices in the Classroom .................................................................................... 68 Withdrawal from Program .................................................................................................. 69 Involuntary Medical Withdrawal ........................................................................................ 69 Probation, Suspension and Dismissal .................................................................................. 69 Readmission .......................................................................................................................