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TABLE OF CONTENTSChancellor’S Message .1Policy Statement .2Our Profile .4History of Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Cupey Campus (before Universidad Metropolitana).4Vision .5Mission Statement . 5UAGM’s Core Values: .7Licensures, Authorization's and Accreditations .8Board of Directors and Administration of the Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez. 10Administration and Staff of Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Cupey Campus . 11Admission Policy . 14Readmission of Students . 15Requirements for Readmission . 15Procedure for readmission. 16Transfer Students . 16Requirements for Transfer . 16Procedures for Transfer . 16Transitory Students . 18Requirements for Transitory Students . 18International Students. 18Rights Reserved . 19Rules and Regulations for Admission and Registration . 21Admissions Policy. 21Academic Information . 21Late Registration . 22Relocation and Class Changes . 22Course Attendance . 22Corrections or Changes in Names and Addresses. 22Students Classifications . 22Copyright 2019 Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Cupey Campus Undergraduate Catalogii

Reclassification of Students . 24Special Conditions and Regulations. 25Changes in Programs or Schedules . 25Withdrawals . 25Census . 26Leave of Absence (LOA) . 26Student Evaluation Procedures . 27Grading System . 27Incompletes . 28Grade Claims. 28Grade Point Average . 29Grade Reports . 29Student’s Records . 29Transcripts . 29Repetition of Courses . 29Financial Aid Warning and Failure to Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. 33Financial Aid Reinstatement . 34Student Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act . 39Family Rights and Privacy Act Information Statement . 39Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 1974, FERPA . 40Information Directory . 40Student’s Rights under the FERPA Law . 41Administration of the FERPA Law . 42Office of the Vice- Chancellor of Student Affairs . 44Student Support Services Project . 45Health Services . 45Social and Cultural Activities . 45Sports Program. 46Virtual Bookstore . 46Veterans and their Beneficiaries Services . 46Volunteer Education Program of the Department of Defense . 47Copyright 2019 Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Cupey Campus Undergraduate Catalogiii

Student Organizations . 47Student Council . 47Disciplinary Regulations . 48Child Development Center . 49Student Financial Aid . 53Grant-Scholarship Programs . 53Loan Programs . 53Work and Study Program . 54Institutional Scholarships Programs . 54How to Apply for Financial Aid . 54Eligibility Requirements . 54Tuition, Fees and Related Information . 56Tuition and Fees . 56Tuition Option Payment Plan (Topp) . 56Clear Statement . 56Invoices . 57Adjustments and Refunds for Active and New Students . 57Refund Policy . 57Associate Vice-Chancellor for Retention and Student’s development . 59Evaluation, Diagnosis, Placement & Assessment Center . 59First-Year Program. 59First-Year Induction Seminar . 59First-Year Academic Advising & Counseling Center. 60Orientation and Counseling Program . 60Academic Advising Program . 60Faculty Mentoring Program . 60Peer Tutoring Program . 60Academic Advising (Upper Division). 60Peer Mentoring Program . 61Parents and Family Program . 61Information Resources . 63Copyright 2019 Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Cupey Campus Undergraduate Catalogiv

Library . 63Circulation . 63Reserve . 63References. 63Center for the Access to Information Resources (CARI) . 63Center for Environmental Information in the Caribbean (CIAC) . 63Olga Nolla Puertorrican Collection . 63Collection Development . 64Cupey Campus . 66Off Campus Sites (University Centers) . 68Aguadilla University Center . 68Bayamón University Center . 69Jayuya University Center . 70UAGM’S General Education (GE) . 80Institutional Goal. 80Program Goals. 80General Education Courses . 82School of Business . 94Mission, Vision, Core Values and Guiding Principles. 94Admission Requirements . 96Administrative Staff . 98Faculty. 98Faculty – Aguadilla . 101School of Education . 140Objectives. 140Admission Requirements . 141Leadership Staff . 141Faculty. 142Overall Logic, Guiding Philosophy, and Orientation of the Program. 144School of Health Sciences . 194Department of Nursing. 194Mission . 194Copyright 2019 Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Cupey Campus Undergraduate Catalogv

Nursing Laboratory Facilities . 194Student Learning Outcomes . 196Admission Requirements . 196Required Documents: . 196Speech and Language Therapy Program. 206Administrative Staff . 207Program Description . 206Mission . 206Admission Requirements . 206Laboratories of Speech Therapy . 206Diagnostic Imaging Program . 208Administrative Staff . 210Faculty. 210Mission . 208Vision . 208Goal . 208Objectives of the Imaging Program . 208Department of Respiratory Therapy. 211School of Professional Studies-(AHORA) . 269Vision . 269Mission . 269Goals . 269Description of the Accelerated Program of Study . 269Admissions Requirements. 270Graduation Requirements . 270Assessment . 270Course Modules . 271Integrated Services . 271Credit for Experience and Knowledge . 271Administrative Staff . 272Faculty. 273Copyright 2019 Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Cupey Campus Undergraduate Catalogvi

School of Science, Technology and Environment . 337Objectives. 337Admission Requirements . 338Model Institution for Excellence . 338Science Support Center . 339Scholarships . 339Administrative Staff . 339Faculty. 339School of Social Science, Humanities, and Communications. 377Department of Social Sciences. 378Objectives: . 378Admission Requirements . 378Faculty. 378Admission Requirements . 380Faculty. 381Department of Humanities . 382Objectives. 382Language Laboratory and Writing Center . 382Faculty. 382Department of Communications . 385Objectives. 385Admission Requirements . 385School of Technical Studies . 439Vision . 439Mission . 439Objectives. 439Admission Requirements . 439Requisites for Clinical Practice . 440Course Substitutions . 440Administration and Staff . 441Copyright 2019 Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Cupey Campus Undergraduate Catalogvii

The University reserves the right to revise or change rules, charges, fees, schedules, courses,requirements for degrees, and any other regulation affecting Student’s whenever considerednecessary or desirable.Registration by Student’s means that there is an agreement to comply with all regulations of theUniversity whenever approved.The University reserves the right of admission, readmission or registration for each semester orsession, separately.The University reserves the right to cancel any course for insufficient enrollment and to phase outany program.Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Cupey CampusApartado 21150San Juan, P.R. 00928-1150(787) 766-1717We hereby certify that this is the current edition of the Institution Catalog of UAGM for theacademic years 2018-2020.August 2018Angel A. Toledo López, PhDActing ChancellorUniversidad Ana G. MéndezCopyright 2019 Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Cupey Campus Undergraduate Catalogviii

CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGEWelcome to Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Cupey Campus(UAGM), formerly known as Universidad Metropolitana.Before you begin browsing through our catalog, we would likeyou to know some details about the University’s historicbackground.UAGM is part of the Ana G. Méndez University System(AGMUS). As a non-profit higher education institution, wewere originally established as a secondary campus of the formerPuerto Rico Junior College. In 1980, we became autonomousunder the name Colegio Universitario Metropolitano.Afterwards, in 1985, we became Universidad Metropolitana,and since January 1, 2019, we are known as Universidad Ana G.Méndez, Cupey Campus.Our principal goal is to continue being an innovative universitythat has a major impact on the island. Our efforts havepositioned us as an institution of academic excellence that is distinguished in the areas ofundergraduate scientific research, technology, and environmental affairs. We are committed toprovide quality continuing education that is in harmony with the demands of the job market, andto offer programs that cater to the needs of younger students and adults.We have successfully participated in inter-university sports in both the men and women’sdivisions. Our students have obtained major achievements in diverse inter-university athleticleagues.We invite you to continue browsing through the catalog, which will provide you with moreinformation on the options available at our main campus in Cupey, as well as at our additionallocations in Aguadilla, Bayamón, Jayuya, and Comerío.Angel A. Toledo López, PhDActing ChancellorUniversidad Ana G. Méndez, Cupey CampusCopyright 2019 Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Cupey Campus Undergraduate Catalog1

POLICY STATEMENTThis catalog contains the major points of the current agreement between the students and theInstitution. Within this agreement, the institution reserves the right to make changes in courseofferings, curricula, and other policies affecting its programs.Due to the changing nature of professions, the institution is continuously reviewing andrestructuring many of its academic programs in an effort to enhance their quality, improveefficiency, and to comply with requirements of professional boards, accrediting agencies, andgovernmental laws and regulations, among others. In that process, some of the programs andcourses mentioned in this catalog may be modified, consolidated with other programs or courses,or eliminated.If you have questions about a particular program or course, you should contact the appropriateuniversity school or department. In case that a program is eliminated, the program director willprepare a course schedule to assure the graduation of those students enrolled in the program.Revised: January 2017Copyright 2019 Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Cupey Campus Undergraduate Catalog2

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OUR PROFILEUniversidad Ana G. Méndez, Cupey Campus is a private post-secondary educational institutionand a member of the Ana G. Méndez University System (AGMUS), a non-profit organization. ABoard of Directors of fifteen members governs the AGMUS. Five members of the board areperman

University whenever approved. The University reserves the right of admission, readmission or registration for each semester or session, separately. The University reserves the right to cancel any course for insuffici ent enrollment and to phase out any program. Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Cupey Campus Apartado 21150 San Juan, P.R. 00928-1150