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GRADUATE CATALOG2021-2022Florida CampusesSummer 2021Graduate Catalog 2020-211
ContentsCatalog Disclaimer . 7Notice of Nondiscrimination . 7Section I: Ana G. Mendez University . 9Our Profile . 9Mission . 9Institutional Values Statement . 9Accreditation, Memberships and Affiliations .10Statement of Licensure .11Statement of Policy .11Ana G. Mendez University Administration.11Administrative Staff .12Legislative Boards .12Section II: Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez .13Profile .13Central Administration and.13Board of Directors .13Board of Directors .14Statement of Legal Control .14Section III: Metro Orlando Campus, South Florida Campus and Tampa Bay Campus .15Introduction .15Main Campus Administration and Staff .15Metro Orlando Campus Administration and Staff .15South Florida Campus Administration and Staff .16Tampa Bay Campus Administration and Staff .16Physical Facilities .16Campuses Address and Telephone Numbers .17Main Campus .17Metro Orlando Campus .17South Florida Campus .17Graduate Catalog 2020-212
Tampa Bay Campus .17Academic Calendars.18STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS, REGULATIONS AND SERVICES .24Admissions .24Specific Program Admission Requirements .25Appeals of Admission Decisions .27Readmission .27Admission Validity.28Transfer of Credit into the University.28International Students .29Method of Instruction .31Course Modules and Language of Delivery .31Classification of Students .31By number of credit hours enrolled .31Registration.31Registration Validity .32Maintaining the Academic Offerings, Programing of Courses, Closing and Eliminating Sections .32Transferability of Institutional Credits to Other Institutions .33Program Changes, Withdrawals, and Transient Registration .33Academic Load, Class Attendance, and Academic Advising .34Evaluation of Student’s Academic Achievement .35Repeating Courses .38Independent Study .38Satisfactory Academic Progress .39Accumulated Credits Required and Retention Index .41Graduation Requirements.41Financial Information.42Fees and Tuition Costs .42Tuition .42Technology Fee .43Additional Expenses and Fees .43Student Identification Card .44Payment Methods .44Graduate Catalog 2020-213
Partial Withdrawal: Course Drop/Add Period .44Non-Attendance .44Cancellation and Refund Policy.44Refund Formula.45Financial Aid .45Loan, Work-Study, and Veterans Programs .45Veterans’ Educational Benefits .45How to apply for Federal Financial Aid .46Student Services .46Student Services .46Academic Advising .47Students Feedback and Complaints .47Student Code of Conduct and Discipline .47Disciplinary Procedures .48Disciplinary Sanctions .49Administrative Suspension or Dismissal from the Institution .50Disciplinary Appeals .50General Provisions .50Course Numbering System .50Amendments .50False information .50Any candidate who submits false information to attain admission to the Institution will beimmediately disqualified for admission. .50Student’s Responsibility .50Institution’s Responsibility .50Reserved Rights.51FERPA .51Law 186 (Only for US citizens and residents) .51Change of Name and/or Address.51Student Organizations .51DISTANCE EDUCATION.51Evaluation of Student’s Academic Achievement .57Definition of a Semester Credit Hour for Distance Education.57Graduate Catalog 2020-214
Time Frame of Institutional Response to Student.58Quality of Life and Wellness .58Academic Retention and Development .58Minimum Student Enrollment per Session.59Section III: Faculty .61Full Time Faculty .61Section IV: Programs of Study .76Masters .76Master of Accountancy.76Master of Business Administration with specialization in Accounting .78Master of Business Administration with specialization in Agribusiness .80Master of Education with specialization in Bilingual Education .82Master of Education with specialization in Counseling .85Master of Science in Counseling with specialization in Clinical Mental Health .89Master of Public Affairs with specialization in Criminal Justice .92Master of Science in Public Affairs with specialization in Criminal Justice .94Master of Science with Specialization in Educational Leadership .97Master of Science in Environmental Management with specialization in Environmental Planning .99Master of Science in Nursing with specialization in Executive Nursing .101Master of Science in Nursing with specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner .103Master of Business Administration with specialization in Finance .106Master of Business Administration with specialization in Finance .108Master of Business Administration with specialization in Global Executive .111Master of Health Services Management with specialization in Health Services Management andEvaluation .113Master of Management with specialization in Health Services Management .116Master of Business Administration with specialization in Hispanic Marketing .119Master of Business Administration with specialization in Human Resources .121Master of Education with specialization in Instructional Design and Technology Integration with ELearning .126Master of Education with specialization in Instructional Design and Technology Integration with ELearning .128Master of Business Administration with specialization in International Business with Focus on LatinAmerica.131Graduate Catalog 2020-215
Master of Business Administration with specialization in Leadership in Project Management .134Master of Business Administration with specialization in Management .136Master of Business Administration with specialization in Management .138Master of Business Administration with specialization in Management and Strategic Leadership .140Master of Business Administration with specialization in Management and Strategic Leadership .142Master of Business Administration with specialization in Marketing and Sales Management .144Master of Arts with specialization in Multimedia Journalism .147Master of Arts with specialization in Nutrition Sciences .150Master of Public Affairs with specialization in Public and Non-Profit Management .152Master of Business Administration with specialization in Project Management .154Master of Communications with specialization in Public Relations.156Master of Education with Specialization in School Counseling .158Master of Education with Specialization in Social and Community Services .162Master of Social Work .166Master of Business Administration with specialization in Supply Chain Management and Logistics .168Master of Education with specialization in Teaching of English as a Second Language .170Master of Education with specialization in Teaching of English as a Second Language .173Master of Science with specialization in Telecommunications and Networks Systems Administration.175Doctoral DegreesDoctor of Education with specialization in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Environments .177Doctor of Nursing Practice.180Doctor of Education with specialization in Educational Leadership .182Doctor of Business Administration with specialization in Management of Information Systems .185Doctor of Business Administration with specialization in Management .187Doctor of Philosophy with specialization in Administration of Social Programs and Social Policy .189Course Descriptions .192Graduate Catalog 2020-216
Catalog DisclaimerNotwithstanding anything contained in this Catalog, Ana G. Mendez University, reserves the right,wherever it deems advisable: (1) to change or modify its tuition and fees, (2) to withdraw, cancel,reschedule or modify any course, program of study, degree or any requirements in connection with theforegoing, and (3) to change or modify any academic or other policy. Changes in information in this catalogand new academic regulations will be published prior to the beginning of each academic term in eachsection, as applicable.It is the responsibility of each student to ascertain current information that pertains to the individualprograms, particularly regarding the fulfillment of degree requirements, through frequent reference tothe Catalog and its addendum, and by consultation with the academic advisor, counselor, the ViceChancellor of Student Affairs, and/or other appropriate office. In preparing this catalog, efforts are madeto provide pertinent and accurate information. Ana G. Mendez University assumes no responsibility forcatalog errors or omissions.An electronic copy of this catalog is available at www.agmu.edu.Notice of NondiscriminationAna G. Mendez University does not discriminate on the basis of race, handicap, national or ethnic origin,creed, color, gender, social condition or political, religious, social or trade union beliefs; the university isrequired by Title IX not to discriminate in such a manner.The Title IX Coordinator for students, parents or guardians, employees and applicants for admissions andemployment is Ms. Grisel Vega Agosto, C.P.L. and can be reach at 5575 S. Semoran Blvd. Suite 502Orlando, FL 32822, Telephone: 407-563-6501, Email: calvidonline@uagm.eduDiversity enriches us ashuman beingsbecause it enables us to viewlife from a wide range ofpossibilities.Graduate Catalog 2020-217
Ana G. Méndez UniversityMain Campus5575 S. Semoran Blvd. Suite 502Orlando, FL 32822Telephone:407-563-6501Website: www.agmu.eduMetro Orlando Campus5601 S. Semoran Blvd. Suite 55Orlando, FL 32822Telephone No.: 407-207-3363Fax: 407-207-3373South Florida Campus15201 NW 79h CourtMiami Lakes, FL 33016Telephone No.: 954-885-5595Fax: 954-885-5861Tampa Bay Campus3655 West Waters Ave.Tampa, FL 33614Telephone No.: 813-932-7500Fax: 813-932-7527
Ana G. Mendez University – Main / Orlando / Miami Lakes / Tampa CampusesSection I: Ana G. Mendez UniversityOur ProfileAna G. Mendez University (AGMU) is a nonprofitinstitution of higher education located in Florida thatoperates a main campus and four (4) branchcampuses: three (3) in Florida and one (1) in Texas.It is a professionally oriented institution with avariety of offerings, from technical certificates todoctoral degrees. The institution serves a diversifiedstudent body with a variety of economic andeducational backgrounds. AGMU offer programs inSpanish and English. Programs are also offered in abilingual mode, following the 50/50 approach inwhich courses are taught 50% in English and 50% inSpanish. AGMU offers on-site, hybrid and onlinemodalities.For 70 years, the Ana G. Mendez University System(SUAGM) has changed the lives of thousands ofstudents through education. Since 2011, the onlinecampus, has been an instrumental part of thischange; making education available and accessibleto local and international students. The studentpopulation of more than 4,000 is composed ofyoung adults and professionals. The academic staffconsists of more than 15 full-time faculty membersand two hundred (200) part-time equivalentprofessors. The fulltime faculty members holddoctorates and master’s degrees in their fields ofexpertise. Nearly eighty (80) percent of Ana G.Mendez University ’s full-time faculty hold adoctoral degree and twenty (20) percent of parttime faculty holds a doctoral degree.The gender distribution of the faculty is equallydivided. Ana G. Mendez University is a member ofthe Ana G. Mendez University System.Missionthe appreciation and respect for diversity. Itencourages integral education through an approachin competencies for the benefit of the Hispanic andinternational communities. Its resources support thepost-secondary, undergraduate, graduate, andcontinuing education academic offerings, framed bythe highest standards of quality.VisionAna G. Mendez University will be recognized as aninstitution focused on academic excellence,research, and service, with social responsibility andlocal and global projection.Institutional Values StatementAna G. Mendez University is committed, as aninstitution of higher education, to:1. Excellence as the highest ambition in all itsaffairs related to education, research, andservice.2. Freedom of ideas and expression as thefundamental structure of the search anddiffusion of knowledge.3. Respect for diversity and dignity of thehuman being.4. Integrity in all its actions as an educationalentity.5. Equity by acknowledging the value ofeducation as an instrument to access betteropportunities and develop the full potentialof the human being.6. Innovationthroughcontinuouslyguaranteeing the relevance of its programsand services.7. Social responsibility towards the needs ofthe community, the country, and humanityof which we are a part of.Ana G. Mendez University is an accredited institutionwhich offers a university education of excellencethrough the on-site and online modalities usingemerging and innovative technologies. It promotesinnovation, research, entrepreneurship, as well asGraduate Catalog 2020-219
Ana G. Mendez University – Main / Orlando / Miami Lakes / Tampa CampusesInstitutional ObjectivesAccreditation, Memberships andAffiliationsTo fulfill its mission, Ana G. Mendez University:1. Promotes academic programs adjusted tothe demand of local and internationalmarkets.2. Diversifies the academic offerings throughthe design of programs in various disciplinesfor post-secondary, undergraduate, andgraduate levels.3. Offers continuing education opportunitiesfor professional development and thegeneral community.4. Promotes an academic environment whichallows for opportunities of growth,continuing professional development, andparticipation in institutional processes forfaculty and associates.5. Provides essential tools to ensure thatstudents achieve their goals and obtain theacademic degree they desire.6. Establishes an academic and institutionalassessment unit to develop a continuousimprovement plan for quality standards andinstitutional processes.7. Strengthens the online student servicesprogram by ensuring support and feedbackstudents in approximately 24 to 48 hours.8. Fosters institutional values in academic,student, and administrative initiatives andprocesses.9. Develops community programs and projectswhich contribute to improve the quality oflife of the populations we serve.10. Maximizes the use of technologicalinfrastructure associated with the offering ofcourses and the provision of student servicesfor on-site and online students.11. Identifies emerging technologies tomaximize efficiency through innovativeprocesses and services.Ana G. Mendez University and its branch campusesare accredited by the Middle States Commission onHigher Education (MSCHE), 3624 Market Street,Philadelphia, PA 19104, telephone: 267-284-5000.The MSCHE is an accrediting agency recognized bythe U.S. Department of Education.Ana G. Mendez University is accredited as anauthorized provider of continuing education by theInternational Association of Continuing Educationand Training (IACET) until 2023.For moreinformation, IACET is located at 21670 RidgetopCircle, Suite 170, Sterling, VA 20166; Tel: (703) 7630705, Email: info@iacet.org.Ana G. Mendez University has been approved bythe Puerto Rico Department of State, Office forRegistration and Licensing of Education Institutionsto participate in the reciprocity agreementbetween the states to offer distance educationprograms and courses. NC-SARA is a voluntaryagreement that allows Ana G. Mendez Universityto offer its programs and courses without having toundergo the licensing (approval) process in eachauthorized state in which it is interested inpromoting its academic programs. For moreinformation on NC-SARA visit: https://www.ncsara.org.In addition, AGMU has membership or is affiliatedwith the following professional associations: AmericanAssociationofCollegiateRegistrars and Admission Officers (AACRAO)American Council on Education (ACE)American Library Association (ALA)College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB)Puerto Rico Department of State, Office forRegistration and Licensing of EducationInstitutionsHispanic Association of Colleges andUniversities (HACU)National Association of College AdmissionsCounselors (NACAC)Graduate Catalog 2020-2110
Ana G. Mendez University – Main / Orlando / Miami Lakes / Tampa Campuses National Council for State Authorizati
Ana G. Méndez University Main Campus 5575 S. Semoran Blvd. Suite 502 Orlando, FL 32822 Telephone: 407-563-6501 Website: www.agmu.edu Metro Orlando Campus 5601 S. Semoran Blvd. Suite 55 Orlando, FL 32822 Telephone No.: 407-207-3363 Fax: 407-207-3373 South Florida Campus 15201 NW 79h Court Miami Lakes, FL 33016 Telephone No.: 954-885-5595
