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2016-2017UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIXTENNESSEE CAMPUSESACADEMIC CATALOGVolume 50July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 catalogWith Updates Added:April 1, 2017(see addenda pages for a summary of updates added by month)“As we move to meet the educational needs of working adults in a mobile society, our conception of the university must extendbeyond place and embrace process. An adult university cannot be campus bound, rather its borders must be defined by the lives ofits students.”Dr. John G. SperlingFounderThe following locations are no longer enrolling new students:Knoxville Campus10133 Sherrill BoulevardSuite 120Knoxville, TN 37932-3347Memphis Campus65 Germantown CourtCordova, TN 38018-7290Nashville Campus616 Marriott DriveNashville, TN 37214-5048

Information contained in this catalog is subject to change at the discretion of the University of Phoenix without prior notification.Unless specifically stated otherwise in a particular Catalog policy, in the event of any inconsistency or conflict between the information contained in this catalog and any other material, the information contained in the catalog shall take precedence.The University of Phoenix is not responsible for information or claims made by individuals not affiliated with the University that iscontrary to University of Phoenix published material.Annual Security Report NoticeThe University of Phoenix annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes thatoccurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University, and on public propertywithin, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes the sex offender registry, institutionalpolicies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other related matters. Youcan obtain a copy of this report by contacting your local Campus Security Authority or by accessing the followingWeb site: http://www.phoenix.edu/about us/campus-safety.html.University of Phoenix is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed eachyear and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health andsafety, and fiscal responsibility.Chattanooga Learning CenterThe Chattanooga Learning Center is centrally located 1208 Pointe Centre Drive Suite 100. There are 18 classrooms including 1 classroom that is equipped with 14 computer workstations. There is also a Student Resource Center offering 28 computer workstationsand 10 learning team rooms for use by individuals or small groups. The entire campus is equipped with Wi-Fi access.Nashville CampusThe Nashville Main campus is located near Nashville's airport at 616 Marriott Drive, Nashville, TN. The campus includes 30 classrooms, 18 specialized meeting rooms with computers, a student lounge, and a student resource center with 23 computers and printing capability. The entire campus is equipped with wireless internet.Clarksville Learning CenterThe Clarksville Location, at 141 Chesapeake Lane in Clarksville, TN, has 4 classrooms, 4 meeting rooms with computers, and anSRC with 15 computers. The location has wireless internet throughout the building for students.Murfreesboro Learning CenterThe Murfreesboro Location is placed in the Avenue Shopping Center at 2615 Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro, TN. Thislocation has 5 classrooms, 8 meeting rooms with computers, and a 16 computer student resource center. All classrooms have wireless internet capability.Memphis CampusThe Memphis Campus is located in the Germantown Park, placed off of Germantown Parkway and Walnut Grove at 65Germantown Ct.The Memphis Campus has 26 classrooms equipped with Wi-Fi access; two of the 26 classrooms are equipped with at total 34 computer workstations. We also offer two Student Resource Centers with a total of 28 computer workstations. We offer 5 learning teamrooms for individual/small groups.The Memphis Campus also offers 4 workstations for faculty/staff and an additional 6 workstations for faculty in the FacultyResource Center.Knoxville CampusThe University of Phoenix Knoxville Campus located at 10133 Sherrill Blvd. is a more than 11,000 square-foot learning center, featuring 8 classrooms, 3 learning team rooms to accommodate the University's collaborative learning team model, and 13 computerworkstations with access to rEsource and eCampus, the University's electronic portal to all course content and support materials.

.ADDENDUM - SUMMARY OF POLICY UPDATES ADDED TO THE CATALOG ON APRIL 1, 2017.GENERAL POLICY UPDATES. The Ownership Information was updated. (see UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX) The Student Identification section was updated. (see UNIVERSITY POLICIES) The University of Phoenix Board of Trustees were updated. (see UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION) The Do Not Call Policies were updated. (see UNIVERSITY POLICIES) The Technology Recommendations were updated. (see THE UNIVERSITY’S TEACHING AND LEARNING MODEL) The Registration section was updated. (see ACADEMIC POLICIES) The Grade Disputes and Corrections were updated. (see ACADEMIC POLICIES) The Minor Children on Campus section was updated. (see UNIVERSITY POLICIES) The Evaluation of Transfer Activity section was updated. (see UNIVERSITY POLICIES).PROGRAM POLICY UPDATES. The General International Admissions Information was updated. (see UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS) The General International Admissions Information was updated. (see GRADUATE PROGRAMS) The BSHA Health Administration Electives were updated for the BSHA. (see UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS - COLLEGE OFHEALTH PROFESSIONS) The General Education Requirements and the California 30-Unit Option were updated for the P/VN/BSN. (seeUNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS - COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS) The Additional Academic Progression Requirements were updated for the LPN/LVN to BSN. (see UNDERGRADUATEPROGRAMS - COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS) The Candidacy Status was updated for the P/VN/BSN. (see UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS - COLLEGE OF HEALTHPROFESSIONS) The pre-requisites were updated for the MSN/ADM, MSN/NED, and MSN/INF programs. (see GRADUATE PROGRAMS COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS) The Additional Admission Requirements section was updated for the MSN/FNP. (see GRADUATE PROGRAMS - COLLEGE OFHEALTH PROFESSIONS) The Academic Progression Requirements and the Minimum Grade Requirements were updated for the MSN/ADM and MSN/ADM (Bridge). (see GRADUATE PROGRAMS - COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS) The Academic Progression Requirements and the Minimum Grade Requirements were updated for the MSN/NED and MSN/NED (Bridge). (see GRADUATE PROGRAMS - COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS) The Academic Progression Requirements and the Minimum Grade Requirements were updated for the MSN/NED-I. (seeGRADUATE PROGRAMS - COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS) The Academic Progression Requirements and the Minimum Grade Requirements were updated for the MSN/ADM-I. (seeGRADUATE PROGRAMS - COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS) The Residency Requirements and Course Waivers were updated for MHA, MHA/ED, MHA/GER, MHA/INF, and MHA/SUS.(see GRADUATE PROGRAMS - COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS)

The Program Category Requirements and Prerequisites and Additional Residency Requirements and Course Waivers sectionswere updated for the BSACC and BSACC (Ohio). (see UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS - SCHOOL OF BUSINESS) The Additional Admission Requirements were updated for all undergraduate degree programs. (see UNDERGRADUATEPROGRAMS) The Residency Requirements and Course Waivers were updated for all graduate programs. (see GRADUATE PROGRAMS) The Residency Requirements and Course Waivers for the Bachelor Programs section was updated. (see UNDERGRADUATEPROGRAMS) The Residency Requirements and Course Waivers for the Associate Programs section was updated. (see UNDERGRADUATEPROGRAMS) The Required Course of Study and pre-requisites were updated for the CERT/NED and the CERT/NAD. (see PROFESSIONALPROGRAMS) The Program Category Requirements and Prerequisites were updated for the CERT/SM. (see PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS) The Residency Requirements and Course Waivers were updated for the CERT/SM. (see PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS) The Additional Admission Requirements were updated for all undergraduate certificate programs. (see PROFESSIONALPROGRAMS) The Program Category Requirements and Prerequisites were updated for the CERT/ASD. (see PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS).PROGRAM RETIREMENTS.The following program have been retired from all applicable catalogs: CCNA CERT/APLUS MPA AAACCTC AAACCTC (Minnesota) CERT/BKPN CERT/AMMD CERT/DA CERT/MMD

University of Phoenix, 2016-2017.TABLE OF CONTENTS.ADDENDUM - SUMMARY OF POLICY UPDATES ADDED TO THE CATALOG ON APRIL 1, 2017. iiiGENERAL POLICY UPDATES . iiiPROGRAM POLICY UPDATES. iiiPROGRAM RETIREMENTS . ivUNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX . 1Official School Colors .Ownership Information.Our Mission Statement .Our Purpose .Accreditation and Affiliations.Academic Programs .Enrollment and Student Profile .University Library .Current Resources of the University Library .112222333THE UNIVERSITY’S TEACHING AND LEARNING MODEL. 5Active Learning .Collaboration.Emphasis on Application and Relevance .University-Wide Learning Goals .Curriculum .Awarding Credit Hours.Access and Convenience of Time and Place .Program Format.Class Size.Learning Teams.Faculty .Staff Screening .Student Technology Recommendations and Competencies .eCampus: Student and Faculty Portal .Classroom Recording Policy.555555666677799UNIVERSITY POLICIES. 11Calendar .Course Equivalencies .Course Cancellation .Directed Study .Concurrent Enrollment.Multiple University Degrees .Maximum Credit Limits .Course Credits.Student Identification .Name and Social Security Number Changes .Letter Request .1111111112121212121313i

University of Phoenix, 2016-2017Forms.Record Maintenance.Duplication of Credit.Course Audit Policy.Servicemember Readmission .Military Deployment .Transient Student Policy .Acceptable Transfer Activity .Evaluation of Transfer Activity .Servicemembers Opportunity College .Nondiscrimination Policy.Harassment Policy .Disability Services.Student Organizations .Acceptable Use of University Computing and Communication Resources .Do Not Call Policies .Institutional Review Board .Research, Scholarship, and Surveys.Minor Children on Campus .13131313141515151616171718181921212223CONSUMER INFORMATION . 25ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX .Accreditation, Licensures, Reviews and Approvals .Academic Programs, Facilities and Instructional Personnel Information .Articulation Agreements.Credit Transfer .Disability Services.General Contact Information.Student Borrowing .Graduation Rates.Retention Rates .Student Diversity.Title II of Higher Education Act-Academic Year 2014-2015.Federal Financial Aid Application Process.Statement of Educational Purpose .Federal, State and Institutional Financial Aid Programs .Grant Programs .Scholarships .Loans .Financial Aid Awarding .Verification .Cost of Attendance Policy.Grade-Level Determination.Conflicting Information .Other Resources.Satisfactory Academic Progress .Professional Judgment .Determining Enrollment at the 73839414242424545