2012 2013 Walden University Student Handbook

Walden University

2012?2013 Walden University Student Handbook

September 2012

About the Student Handbook

The Walden University Student Handbook is the primary resource for academic policies and procedures, academic and student resources, and financial services policies for Walden students. The handbook is available only on this Web site.

Students who are admitted for, and enrolled during, the 2012?2013 academic year are subject to the policies and procedures described in this Walden University Student Handbook. The university reserves the right to change any provision, offering, requirement, or fee at any time within the student`s enrollment period.

Neither the provisions of this Walden University Student Handbook nor the acceptance of students to the university through the admission, enrollment, and registration processes constitutes a contract or an offer of a contract. The university further reserves the right to require a student to withdraw from the university for cause at any time.

Academic Offices

Administrative Offices

100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 900

650 S. Exeter Street

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Baltimore, MD 21202

Phone: 1-612-338-7224 or 1-800 WALDENU (1- Phone: 1-866-4WALDEN (1-866-

800-925-3368)

492-5336)

Fax: 1-612-338-5092

Fax: 1-410-843-8104

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, .

Walden University practices a policy of nondiscrimination in admission to, access to, and employment in its programs and activities. Walden does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion or creed, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

Walden is committed to providing barrier-free access to its educational services and makes appropriate and reasonable accommodations when necessary. Students requesting accommodations per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must contact the Office of Disability Services at disability@waldenu.edu.

Walden University publications, including the Catalog and Student Handbook, represent current curricula, educational plans, offerings, requirements, tuition, and fees. These may be modified or discontinued from time to time in the university's sole discretion to carry out the university's purposes and objectives. Neither the provisions of this document, nor the acceptance of students through registration and enrollment in the university, constitute a contract or an offer of a contract.

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Contents

About the Student Handbook.......................................................................................................... ii

Contents ......................................................................................................................................... iii

Introduction and Legal Information................................................................................................ 1

About Walden University............................................................................................................ 1 History ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Vision, Mission, and Goals ......................................................................................................... 4

Vision....................................................................................................................................... 4 Mission .................................................................................................................................... 4 Goals ........................................................................................................................................ 4 University Values ........................................................................................................................ 5 Values .......................................................................................................................................... 5 Quality ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Integrity ................................................................................................................................... 5 Student-Centeredness .............................................................................................................. 5 College and School Mission and Vision Statements ............................................................... 6 The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Mission and Vision ................. 6 College of Health Sciences Mission and Vision ..................................................................... 6 College of Management and Technology Mission and Vision ............................................... 7 College of Social and Behavior Sciences Mission and Vision................................................ 8 Social Change.............................................................................................................................. 9 University Outcomes................................................................................................................. 10 Accreditation ............................................................................................................................. 10 Licensure ................................................................................................................................... 11 Florida.................................................................................................................................... 12 Minnesota .............................................................................................................................. 12 Oregon ................................................................................................................................... 12 Pennsylvania .......................................................................................................................... 12 South Carolina ....................................................................................................................... 12 Tennessee............................................................................................................................... 12 Washington ............................................................................................................................ 13 Legal Information...................................................................................................................... 13 Privacy Policy........................................................................................................................ 13 Do-Not-Call Policy................................................................................................................ 14 Trademarks, Copyright, and Disclaimers .............................................................................. 16

Admission ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Admission Policies .................................................................................................................... 18 Misrepresentation of Credentials........................................................................................... 18

Admission Requirements .......................................................................................................... 18 Bachelor`s Admission Requirements: New and Transfer Students....................................... 19 Undergraduate Certificate Admission Requirements ............................................................ 20

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Undergraduate Undeclared Students ..................................................................................... 21 Executive Master of Business Administration Admission Requirements............................. 21 Master's Admission Requirements ........................................................................................ 22 Master's Certificate Admission Requirements ...................................................................... 23 Certificate Admission Requirements..................................................................................... 23 Post-Master's Certificate Admission Requirements .............................................................. 24 Education Specialist Admission Requirements ..................................................................... 24 Doctoral Admission Requirements........................................................................................ 25 Post-Doctoral Certificate Admission Requirements.............................................................. 26 Additional Academic Unit/Program Requirements .................................................................. 26 The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership ............................................... 26 College of Health Sciences.................................................................................................... 36 School of Health Sciences...................................................................................................... 36 School of Nursing .................................................................................................................. 37 College of Management and Technology.............................................................................. 39 School of Information Systems and Technology.................................................................... 39 School of Management .......................................................................................................... 40 College of Social and Behavioral Sciences ........................................................................... 41 School of Counseling and Social Service .............................................................................. 41 School of Psychology............................................................................................................. 41 School of Public Policy and Administration.......................................................................... 43

Transfer of Credit.......................................................................................................................... 45

Accelerate Into Master's (AIM) Programs ................................................................................ 46 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 46 AIM Program Chart............................................................................................................... 48 School of Psychology ............................................................................................................ 52

University Transfer Requirements ............................................................................................ 55 Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) Transfer Credit................................................................. 56 Transfer Maximum by Program (Chart) ................................................................................... 56 Transfer From the Military or by Exams .................................................................................. 74 Reconsideration of an Evaluation ............................................................................................. 74 Prior Learning Credit ................................................................................................................ 75

Credit Limitations.................................................................................................................. 75 Overall Credit Maximums ..................................................................................................... 75 Prior Learning Credit Limitations ......................................................................................... 75 Credit by Examination........................................................................................................... 75 Third-Party Credit by Examination Alternatives................................................................... 76 Credit-by-Examination Equivalents for Major Coursework ................................................. 78 Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diplomas......................... 79 Credit-by-Diploma Examination Equivalents for General Education Courses..................... 80 Transfer Equivalency for Professional Certifications ........................................................... 80 Credit by Portfolio ................................................................................................................. 81 Conditional Admission.............................................................................................................. 81 Conditional Admission for First Term Undergraduate Students Pending Adequate Academic Progress ................................................................................................................................. 82

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Conditional Admission for NTU Certificates........................................................................ 83 Applicants With Degrees From Non-U.S. Institutions ............................................................. 83

Applying for Admission ........................................................................................................ 83 Seeking Transfer Credit......................................................................................................... 83 International Inquiries............................................................................................................ 84 Non-Degree-Seeking Students .................................................................................................. 84 Approval Requirements ......................................................................................................... 84 Registration Requirements .................................................................................................... 85 Applying for a Degree Program ............................................................................................ 85 Financial Aid ......................................................................................................................... 85 Changing Degree Programs ...................................................................................................... 85 Undergraduate Students......................................................................................................... 86 Graduate Students.................................................................................................................. 86 Changing Concentrations or Specializations Within a Degree Program .................................. 87 Undergraduate Concentrations and Graduate Specializations............................................... 87 Deferring Admission ................................................................................................................. 87 Timeline Summary and Withdrawal Deadlines..................................................................... 88 Gaining Readmission ................................................................................................................ 88 Dismissal Due to Code of Conduct Violations...................................................................... 88 Readmission After Dismissal for Low GPA or Failing the Same Required Course Twice .. 88 Readmission After Withdrawal ............................................................................................. 89 Readmission Decisions.......................................................................................................... 89 English Proficiency ................................................................................................................... 90 Wait Time After Denial ......................................................................................................... 90

Academic Calendar and Registration Policies .............................................................................. 92

At-A-Glance Calendar............................................................................................................... 92 2011?2012 ............................................................................................................................. 92 2012?2013 ............................................................................................................................. 93

Quarter-Based Programs ........................................................................................................... 93 2011?2012 ............................................................................................................................. 93 2012?2013 ............................................................................................................................. 95 2011?2012 ............................................................................................................................. 98 2012?2013 ........................................................................................................................... 101

Registration Policies................................................................................................................ 104 Course Registration ............................................................................................................. 104 Registration Periods............................................................................................................. 104 Failure to Register ............................................................................................................... 104 Withdrawing From a Course ............................................................................................... 105 Ordering Course Materials .................................................................................................. 105

Enrollment, Academic Progress, and Grading Policies .............................................................. 106

Enrollment Requirements and Options ................................................................................... 106 Enrollment Requirements .................................................................................................... 106 Maximum Course Registration Limit.................................................................................. 107 Minimum Credits Earned at Walden Toward Bachelor`s Degree....................................... 108 Minimum Years of Enrollment at Walden Toward Graduate Degrees ............................... 108

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