OFFICIAL CATALOG 2014-2015 8888 Balboa Avenue San Diego, CA 92123-1506 (858) 499-0202 Fax (858) 499-0233 www.coleman.edu 1 Coleman University Catalog A nonprofit coeducational institution originally chartered in 1963 Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award, Associate’s degrees, Bachelor’s degrees, and Master’s degrees 750 First Street N.E., Suite 980 Washington, DC 20002-4241 (202) 336-6780 Verso L3 This Catalog, Volume M-4.1 replaces and supersedes Catalog Volume M-4 Catalog effective for students entering August 2, 2014-June 30, 2015 Information Subject to Change without Notice To abide by accreditation standards and regulatory requirements and to ensure that curriculum and operations remain abreast of current trends in education and the information technology field, Coleman University reserves the right to change policies, procedures, and curriculum when it feels that the changes are in the best interest of the students and the University. 2 3 Table of Contents PART 1: GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 8 Coleman University ................................................................................................................................................... 8 Affiliations .................................................................................................................................................................... 9 History of the University ......................................................................................................................................... 9 Philosophy ................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Academic Freedom ................................................................................................................................................. 12 Statement on Diversity ......................................................................................................................................... 13 Statement of Non-discrimination (Policy)..................................................................................................... 13 Governance and Management ............................................................................................................................ 13 Academic Life ........................................................................................................................................................... 14 Campus Life & Facilities ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Contact Information ............................................................................................................................................... 15 Hours of Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 16 Term Dates for 2014-2015 Academic Year ................................................................................................... 17 Academic Calendar ................................................................................................................................................. 18 PART 2: COLLEGES & PROGRAMS......................................................................................21 College of Computer Information Science (CIS) .......................................................................................... 21 College of Computer Networks (CCN) .............................................................................................................. 28 College of Graphic Design (CGD) ....................................................................................................................... 31 College of General Education (CGE) ................................................................................................................. 33 College of Graduate Studies (CGS) .................................................................................................................... 34 PART 3: ADMISSIONS .......................................................................................................39 Undergraduate Admissions Information ....................................................................................................... 39 Graduate Admissions Information ................................................................................................................... 47 PART 4: STUDENT RESOURCES AND SERVICES ...................................................................55 Accessibility Services ............................................................................................................................................ 55 Career Services ........................................................................................................................................................ 56 Certification Testing Center ................................................................................................................................ 56 Co-Curricular Organizations ............................................................................................................................... 56 Coleman Alumni Professional Society (CAPS).............................................................................................. 58 Curriculum Development & Instructional Support.................................................................................... 58 Distance Education ................................................................................................................................................. 59 Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................................................. 59 Information Technology ...................................................................................................................................... 59 International Student Support........................................................................................................................... 59 Laboratory and Computer Equipment ......................................................................................................... 60 Library and Resource Center ............................................................................................................................. 62 Orientation ................................................................................................................................................................ 63 Student Services ...................................................................................................................................................... 63 Student Housing ...................................................................................................................................................... 63 Veteran Student Support ..................................................................................................................................... 63 PART 5: VETERAN AFFAIRS ...............................................................................................64 Military Student Applicants ................................................................................................................................ 64 4 Veteran Education Benefit Programs Available .......................................................................................... 65 Student Responsibilities ...................................................................................................................................... 73 Deployments ............................................................................................................................................................. 75 Called to Serve - Re-Admission Policy ............................................................................................................. 76 Debts and Over-Payments ................................................................................................................................... 77 Student Overpayments ......................................................................................................................................... 78 VA Healthcare........................................................................................................................................................... 79 Veterans Crisis Line ............................................................................................................................................... 79 PART 6: EXPENSES AND FINANCIAL AID ............................................................................80 Expenses..................................................................................................................................................................... 80 Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................................................. 89 PART 7: ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES ................................................................................ 100 Consumer Information 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