Contents| 1 Contents Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy .................................................. 2 Academic Calendar ................................................................................... 3 President’s Letter ........................................................................................ 6 The Stevenson Approach ....................................................................... 7 A Stevenson Education .................................................................... 7 Academic Coursework ...................................................................... 7 The Career Architecture Process ................................................. 7 Applied and Experiential Learning ............................................. 8 Stevenson Ideals .................................................................................. 8 History of Stevenson University................................................... 9 Accreditations .................................................................................... 13 Life at Stevenson ..................................................................................... 14 Student Life ......................................................................................... 14 Campus Resources and Services .............................................. 19 The Wellness Center ....................................................................... 22 Student Success Resources ......................................................... 23 Student Grievance Procedure .................................................... 23 Student Rights and Responsibilities ....................................... 23 Admissions ................................................................................................. 24 General Admissions Policy .......................................................... 24 Admissions Procedures and Processes ................................. 24 Readmission and Reinstatement .............................................. 28 Credit for Prior Learning .............................................................. 28 Financial Information............................................................................. 30 Costs ....................................................................................................... 30 Financial Aid ....................................................................................... 30 Academic Information .......................................................................... 38 SEE: The Stevenson Educational Experience ....................... 38 The SEE Student Learning Goals and Outcomes ............. 38 University Degree Requirements .............................................. 39 Additional Learning Opportunities .......................................... 41 Courses at Another Institution .................................................. 42 Academic Standing and Grading Information ................... 42 Transcript Requests ......................................................................... 45 Registration and Course Information .................................... 46 FERPA: Notice to Students .......................................................... 47 Academic Integrity .......................................................................... 47 Graduation Information ................................................................ 47 Academic Awards............................................................................. 48 Awards ................................................................................................... 48 Approved Honor Societies .......................................................... 49 Undergraduate Fields of Study ........................................................ 52 Undergraduate Courses ....................................................................... 64 Graduate Fields of Study..................................................................... 79 Graduate Courses ................................................................................... 96 Directory ....................................................................................................111 Index ............................................................................................................132 2| Stevenson University 2017 – 2018 Online Catalog Stevenson University Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY Stevenson University admits students of any race, color, sex, religion, and national or ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs, benefits, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the University. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, and national or ethnic origin in the administration of its education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other university-administered programs. The University is committed to providing all students with an educational environment free of bias, discrimination, intimidation, or harassment. In this regard, Stevenson University complies with all relevant federal, state, and local laws. The University also complies with all applicable laws and federal regulations regarding prohibition of discrimination and accessibility on the basis of age, disability, veteran status, or otherwise. CATALOG DISCLAIMER Stevenson University reserves the right to add, revise, or drop programs and courses; to implement new policies and procedures; and to change published calendars as it deems necessary. The information contained in this catalog is accurate as of the date of publication; however, Stevenson University reserves the right to add, revise, or modify its contents when necessary. Such changes, which will appear in the online catalog, will be applicable to all students who are enrolled at the time the changes occur. The online version of the Stevenson catalog is the governing version, and students should refer to the SU website for the most up-to-date information. CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 443-352-4030 Toll free: 877-531-7118 Fax: 443-394-5038 Email: [email protected] Website: stevenson.edu/online CATALOG PUBLICATION DATE October 13, 2017 Stevenson University| 3 Academic Calendar Academic Calendar: Fall 2017 to Summer 2018 Online and Hybrid Undergraduate and Graduate Programs Fall Semester 2017 Aug. 28 Fall 2017 semester begins (17FSEM) Aug. 28 - Oct. 22 8 week 1 (17F8W1) Sept. 4 Labor Day - University closed Sept. 30 Yom Kipper - University closed Oct. 2 - Nov. 5 5 week 2 (17F5W2) Oct. 23 - Dec. 17 8 week 2 (17F8W2) Nov. 22 - 26 Thanksgiving holiday - University closed Dec. 17 Fall 2017 semester ends (17FSEM) Dec. 18 Winter Commencement Dec. 24 - 25 Christmas holiday - University closed Dec. 31 - Jan. 1 New Year's holiday - University closed Winterim 2018 Jan. 2 Winterim begins Jan. 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - University closed Jan. 21 Winterim ends Spring Semester 2018 Jan. 22 Spring 2018 semester begins (18SSEM) Jan. 22- March 18 8 week 1 (18S8W1) March 5 - April 4 5 week 2 (18S5W2) March 19 - May 13 8 Week 2 (18S8W2) March 30 - April 1 Easter holiday - University closed May 13 Spring 2018 semester ends (18SSEM) May 14 Baccalaureate May 15 Traditional Nurses' Pinning May 16 Stevenson University Online Commencement May 17 Traditional Undergraduate Commencement 4| Stevenson University 2017 - 2018 Online Catalog May 28 Memorial Day - University closed Summer Semester 2018 Summer sessions will be held between May and August. Multiple sessions are available. Please consult the Summer Schedule of Classes for details on the sessions and classes available or contact the Registrar’s Office at 443-334-2206. Note: Academic calendar information for students enrolled in traditional undergraduate courses can be found in the traditional undergraduate catalog. Academic Calendar: Fall 2018 to Summer 2019 Online and Hybrid Undergraduate and Graduate Programs Fall Semester 2018 Aug. 27 Fall 2018 semester begins (18FSEM) Aug. 27 - Oct. 21 8 week 1 (18F8W1) Sept. 3 Labor Day - University closed Sept. 19 Yom Kipper - University closed Oct. 22 - Dec. 16 8 week 2 (18F8W2) Nov. 21 - 25 Thanksgiving holiday - University closed Dec. 16 Fall 2018 semester ends (18FSEM) Dec. 24 - 25 Christmas holiday - University closed Dec. 31 - Jan. 1 New Year's holiday - University closed Winterim 2019 Jan. 7 Winterim begins Jan. 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - University closed Jan. 27 Winterim ends Spring Semester 2019 Jan. 28 Spring 2019 semester begins (19SSEM) Jan. 28 - March 24 8 week 1 (19S8W1) March 25 - May 19 8 week 2 (19S8W2) April 19 - April 21 Easter holiday - University closed May 19 Spring 2019 semester ends (19SSEM) May 20 Baccalaureate May 21 Traditional Nurses' Pinning May 22 Stevenson University Online Commencement Stevenson University| 5 May 23 Traditional Undergraduate Commencement May 27 Memorial Day - University closed Summer Semester 2019 Summer sessions will be held between May and August. Multiple sessions are available. Please consult the Summer Schedule of Classes for details on the sessions and classes available or contact the Registrar’s Office at 443-334-2206. Note: Academic calendar information for students enrolled in traditional undergraduate courses can be found in the traditional undergraduate catalog. 6| Stevenson University Stevenson University Online Catalog President’s Letter Dear Students, Welcome to the new academic year. I am excited to join the Stevenson