2015 – 2016 Academic Catalog Jacksonville University 2800 University Boulevard North Jacksonville, FL 32211 Telephone: 904-256-7000 Fax: 904-256-7012 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ju.edu Persons with visual impairments who need assistance accessing the contents of this catalog may request such assistance by contacting the Office of Student Life, (904) 256-7070. Persons with hearing- and/or speech related disabilities that require TDD assistance should contact Jacksonville University offices through the Florida Relay service, 1-800-955-8771. If such callers do not have TDD equipment, contact the Office of Student Life. Jacksonville University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. 1 Contents Inquiries ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 Academic Calendar ....................................................................................................................................... 3 General Information ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Accreditation ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Mission, Values & Vision ........................................................................................................................... 6 University Profile ....................................................................................................................................... 7 Special Academic Opportunities ............................................................................................................... 8 History ....................................................................................................................................................... 9 Logo, Seal, Symbol and Icon.................................................................................................................... 10 Campus and Facilities .............................................................................................................................. 10 Jacksonville and Northeast Florida ......................................................................................................... 13 General Policies ........................................................................................................................................... 15 Office of Admissions ................................................................................................................................... 21 Contacts .................................................................................................................................................. 21 How to Request Official Documents for Undergraduate Admissions .................................................... 21 Undergraduate Freshman ....................................................................................................................... 22 Undergraduate Transfer ......................................................................................................................... 23 Undergraduate Accelerated Degree Program ........................................................................................ 25 Undergraduate Non-Degree ................................................................................................................... 26 Undergraduate Non-Degree/Transient .................................................................................................. 27 Undergraduate International .................................................................................................................. 27 Scholarships ............................................................................................................................................ 29 Next Steps for All Admitted Undergraduate Students ........................................................................... 30 Readmission Application for Returning JU Students .............................................................................. 31 General Admission Information .............................................................................................................. 31 School of Education Admission ............................................................................................................... 37 Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences Admission .......................................................... 37 School of Nursing Admission............................................................................................................... 37 General Nursing Admissions Information ........................................................................................... 40 School of Applied Health Sciences Admission ........................................................................................ 40 Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology ...................................................................................................... 40 Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders ........................................................ 41 Graduate Programs Admission ............................................................................................................... 41 Master of Science in Leadership and Learning (M.S.) Admission ....................................................... 42 i Master of Education in Reading Education (M.Ed.) Admission .......................................................... 43 Master of Arts in Mathematics (M.A.) Admission .............................................................................. 44 Master of Business Administration Admissions - Accelerated (Day) Program (M.B.A.) Admission ... 45 Master of Business Administration – Flex Program (M.B.A.) Admission ............................................ 46 Master of Science in Organizational Leadership Program (M.S.O.L.) Admission ............................... 47 Master of Business Administration – Executive MBA Program (E.M.B.A.) Admission ....................... 49 Master of Business Administration/Juris Doctor Dual Degree Program (M.B.A./J.D.) Admission ..... 49 Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) Admission ...................................................................... 50 Master in Public Policy (M.P.P.) Admission ........................................................................................ 51 Master in Public Policy/Juris Doctor Dual Degree Program (M.P.P./J.D.) Admission ......................... 52 Master in Public Policy/Master of Business Administration Dual Degree Program (M.P.P./M.B.A.) Admission ............................................................................................................................................ 53 Master in Public Policy/Master of Arts or Master of Science in Marine Science Dual Degree Program (M.P.P./M.A.-M.S./MSC)Admission .................................................................................................... 53 Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration Dual Degree Program (M.S.N./M.B.A.) Admissions ................................................................................................................ 54 Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Admission............................................................................... 54 Online Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Admission ................................................................... 55 Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Admission: Post-M.S.N. degree candidates ............................... 56 Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Admission: B.S.N. to D.N.P. degree candidates ......................... 57 Master of Science in Health Informatics Admission ........................................................................... 58 Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Admission ............................................................ 59 Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling .................................................................... 60 Master of Arts and Master of Science in Marine Science (M.A./M.S.) Admission ............................. 61 Master of Fine Arts in Choreography (M.F.A.) Admission .................................................................. 62 Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts (M.F.A.) Admission ........................................................................ 63 Orthodontics Admissions .................................................................................................................... 63 Teacher Certification Preparation (TCP) ............................................................................................. 65 Scholarships and Financial Assistance ........................................................................................................ 67 Determination of Financial Need ........................................................................................................ 67 How to Apply for Financial Assistance ................................................................................................ 67 Special Circumstances ......................................................................................................................... 68 Monthly Payment Plans .....................................................................................................................