GRADUATE CATALOG 2009-2010 Park University Graduate School 911 Main, Suite 900 Kansas City, MO 64105 (816) 559-5625 www.park.edu/grad The information contained in this Park University graduate catalog may be modified at any time at the University’s discretion when deemed necessary or desirable to better carry out the University’s purposes and objectives. This catalog contains informational material only. Neither the provisions of this catalog, nor the acceptance of students through registration and enrollment in the University, constitute a contract or an offer to enter into a contract. Fees, deadlines, academic requirements, courses, degree programs, academic policies, and other information in this catalog may be changed without notice. The catalog can be found at www.park.edu. Certified true and correct as to content and policy. Beverley Byers-Pevitts, Ph.D. President 1 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to Park University! I am pleased that you have chosen Park University for your graduate studies. Your success as a professional and your accomplishments are a priority to me, as well as to our faculty, alumni, staff, and to other students. Park University is recognized nationally as an innovative, progressive higher learning institution, because of our historical academic reputation and, especially, for our delivery of education through both on ground (face-to-face) and online instruction. We are proud of our ever-expanding graduate programs. And, Park University’s international student population continues to increase, which creates a valuable, multicultural and global learning environment for students, faculty, and staff. Our Online and Distance Learning classes allow degree opportunities for learners across the United States, and throughout the world. Park University’s educational strength is accomplished through our vision for the future success of all of our learners. Our faculty is dedicated to a high standard of excellence, in order to prepare you to improve the future in a rapidly-changing world economy. Park University’s mission and vision demonstrate our commitment to lifelong learning and academic excellence, within a global society. The University’s motto is as real to us today as it was to students 133 years ago, Fides et Labor (faith and labor). We promote faith in self and a willingness to work. We will never expect more from you than we expect from ourselves. It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Park and to know that we will accomplish much together in 2009-2010. Kindest regards, Beverley Byers-Pevitts, Ph.D. President 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................................................ 5 CORE VALUES, MISSION AND VISION ...................................................... 9 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ............................................................................... 10 TUITION AND FEES ...................................................................................... 12 HISTORY OF PARK UNIVERSITY ................................................................ 13 ACCREDITION ............................................................................................... 14 MEMBERSHIPS ............................................................................................. 14 GRADUATE STUDY AT PARK UNIVERISTY ............................................... 14 GRADUATE PROGRAMS OFFERED ONLINE ............................................ 16 FACILITIES AND SERVICES ........................................................................ 16 ADMISSION TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL ............................................... 21 ACADEMIC POLICIES .................................................................................. 31 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ............................................................................ 43 SCHOLARSHIPS AND ASSISTANTSHIPS ..................................................... 47 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ................................................................................ 50 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS .................................................... 52 MASTER’S THESIS PROCEDURES ............................................................. 60 3 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ............................................... 62 GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS ....................................................... 69 MASTER OF EDUCATION ............................................................... 74 MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING .................................................. 89 HAUPTMANN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS ........................................... 93 MASTER OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS ...................................................... 93 MASTER OF HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP ................................... 101 CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP ........................................................... 104 INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ............... 104 MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP ................. 105 MASTER OF MUSIC IN PERFORMANCE .................................................... 109 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................ 111 ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT ..................................................................... 155 DOWNTOWN CAMPUS PARKING ............................................................... 162 FACULTY ....................................................................................................... 163 UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION .................................................................. 176 GRADUATE SCHOOL STAFF AND PROGRAM DIRECTORS .................... 178 INDEX ............................................................................................................. 180 A student enrolling in 2009-2010 can, within reason, expect the academic programs and courses described in this catalog to be available during the academic year. However, they may be subject to change without notice. Park University maintains the Graduate Catalog on the Park University webpage. Changes to programs and policies, addenda, and errata are updated on the web page catalog, as necessary. The Park University Graduate Catalog is available at www.park.edu/grad/catalog. 4 CONTACT INFORMATION General inquiries should be directed to: Park University Graduate School 911 Main, Suite 900 Kansas City, MO 64105 Telephone: (816) 559-5625 Fax: (816) 472-1173 Email: [email protected] Application for admission is available at: https://www.park.edu/apply/apply.asp. , Executive Director Graduate School 911 Main, Suite 900 Kansas City, MO 64105 Telephone: (816) 559-5624 Fax: (816) 472-1173 Email: [email protected] Specific questions about a program may be directed to the appropriate Program Director or School Dean/Associate Dean: School for Education Josephine Agnew-Tally, Ed.D., Dean Park University School for Education 8700 N.W. River Park Drive Parkville, MO 64152-3795 Telephone: (816) 584-6335 Fax: (816) 741-4371 Email: [email protected] James D. Singer, Ph.D., Director Park University Graduate Education Programs 911 Main, Suite 900 Kansas City, MO 64105 Telephone: (816) 559-5626 Fax: (816) 472-1173 Email: [email protected] 5 School of Business Alphonso Ogbuehi, D.B.A.., Dean Park University School of Business 8700 N.W. River Park Drive Parkville, MO 64152-3795 Telephone: (816) 584-6308 Fax: (816) 741-5218 Email: [email protected] Nicolas Koudou, Ph. D., Director Park University Master of Business Administration 911 Main, Suite 900 Kansas City, MO 64105 Telephone: (816) 559-5628 Fax: (816) 472-1173 Email: [email protected] College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Thimios Zaharopoulos, Ph.D., Dean Park University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 8700 N.W. River Park Drive Parkville, MO 64152-3795 Telephone: (816) 584-6483 Fax: (816) 505-5454 Email: [email protected] Communication and Leadership Lora Cohn, Ph.D., Director Park University Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership 8700 N.W. River Park Drive Parkville, MO 64152-3795 Telephone: (816) 584-6311 Fax: (816) 741-4371 Email: [email protected] 6 Hauptmann School for Public Affairs Laurie N. DiPadova-Stocks, Ph.D., Dean Park University 911 Main, Suite 900 Kansas City, MO 64105 Telephone: (816) 559-5617 Fax: (816) 527-0858 Email: [email protected] Kay W. Barnes, Founding Director Park University Center for Leadership - HSPA 911 Main, Suite 900 Kansas City, MO 64105 Telephone: (816) 559-5645 Fax: (816) 472-0239 Email: [email protected] Sherry Fontaine Ph.D., Executive Director Park University Master of Healthcare Leadership 911 Main, Suite 900 Kansas City, MO 64105 Telephone: (816) 559-5643 Fax: (816) 472-1173 Email: [email protected] Rebekkah Johnson Stuteville, Ph.D., Director Park University Master of Public Affairs 911 Main, Suite 900 Kansas City, MO 64105 Telephone: (816) 559-5634 Fax: (816) 527-0858 Email: [email protected] 7 Erik Bergrud, Director Park University International Center for Civic Engagement 8700 N.W. River Park Drive Parkville, MO 64152-3795 Telephone: (816) 584-6412 Fax: (816) 741-5812 Email: [email protected] Youth Conservatory for Music and International Center for Music Robert Pevitts, Ph.D., Executive Director Park University 8700 NW River Park Drive Parkville, MO 64152-3795 Telephone: (816) 584-6550 Fax: (816) 584-6551 Email: [email protected] 8 CORE VALUES OF PARK UNIVERSITY Our Motto Fides et Labor Our Core Values * Commitment to commonalities and differences