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PA R K U N I V E R S I T Y2017–2018G R A D UAT E C ATA L O G
GRADUATE CATALOG2017-2018Park UniversityGraduate Studies8700 NW River Park DriveParkville, MO 64152(816) 559-5625www.park.edu/gradThe information contained in this Park University Graduate Catalog may be modified at anytime at the University’s discretion when deemed necessary or desirable to better carry outthe University’s purposes and objectives. This catalog contains informational material only.Neither the provisions of this catalog, nor the acceptance of students through registrationand enrollment in the University, constitute a contract or an offer to enter into a contract.Fees, deadlines, academic requirements, courses, degree programs, academic policies andother information in this catalog may be changed without notice. The catalog can be foundat www.park.edu/catalogs.Certified true and correct as to content and policy.Greg Gunderson, Ph.D.President, Park University1
A Message from the PresidentDear Graduate Students,I am pleased to extend a cheerful welcome to you on behalf of thededicated staff and faculty at Park University. Whether you are currentlyenrolled in a graduate program or just beginning your post-graduate studywith Park, we thank you for choosing us as your academic home. As anational leader in higher education, Park University is proud to provide apersonalized, globally relevant education that will enable you to prosperpersonally and professionally in your future endeavors.Founded in 1875 in Parkville, Mo., the University established a historical prominence andsound reputation as a quality higher educational institution that embraced diversity andinclusivity. Today, we are proud to extend that service, representing undergraduate andgraduate students at 40 campus centers located nationally in 21 states and globally online.In addition to serving students from 60 countries and all 50 states, Park is pleased to provideconvenient access to quality education programs for our brave men and women in uniformand their dependents. The University has enjoyed and educational partnership with the UnitedStates military that stretches over 90 years, and we look forward to continuing our services.For over 140 years, Park has been building on its substantial accomplishments and embracingways to further distinguish the University as a leader in higher education. Ultimately, ourmission is to serve you, our students, with a remarkable customer service experience, andprovide you with a globally relevant education that will prepare you to meet the challengesfaced by today’s professionals. Park’s dedicated faculty and staff members across the Countryare prepared to accomplish this mission by providing you convenient access and flexibility inyour pursuit of a graduate program that will best serve your interests and further enrich yourcareers and academic journey. We are here to serve you.Please know that as an ambassador of Park University, you share our Core Values andembody a quality education that is truly unique and unlike any other. We are proud to callyou Park Pirates.Welcome!Greg Gunderson, Ph.D.President, Park University2
TABLE OF CONTENTSGRADUATE STUDIES CONTACT INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6PARK’S PROMISE / MISSION/VISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Graduate Studies Mission/Vision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7COURSE LOCATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10ACADEMIC CALENDAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12TUITION AND FEES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13HISTORY OF PARK UNIVERSITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Mackay Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14ACCREDITATION/MEMBERSHIPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15GRADUATE STUDY AT PARK UNIVERSITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17Graduate Programs Offered Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17ADMISSION TO GRADUATE STUDIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-23International Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-23ACADEMIC POLICIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-36READING THE COURSE SCHEDULE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-39Scholarships/Graduate Assistantships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-42FACILITIES AND SERVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-44STUDENT CONDUCT CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-49CAMPUS SECURITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-55DOWNTOWN CAMPUS PARKING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-65Creative and Life Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-58Disaster and Emergency Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-59Global Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Global Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Health Services Management and Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59-60Homeland Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Human Resource Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-613
Leadership of International Healthcare Organizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Management Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Management Information Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Music Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Nonprofit Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Project Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Quality Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Artist Diploma in Music Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65MASTER’S THESIS PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-67COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-87School of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-82Master of Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-82School of Behavioral and Health Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83-87Master of Social Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83-87COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86-116School of Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90-107Master of Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90-98Executive Master of Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Master of Healthcare Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100-107Hauptmann School of Public Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108-116Master of Public Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110-116COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117-124School of Humanities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118-124Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . 118-122International Center for Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123-124Master of Music in Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123-124COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125-170FACULTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171-175UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176-177GRADUATE STUDIES STAFF AND PROGRAM DIRECTORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179-181A student enrolling in 2017-2018 can, within reason, expect the academic programs andcourses described in this catalog to be available during the academic year. However, theymay be subject to change without notice. Park University maintains the Graduate Catalogon the Park University website. Changes to programs and policies, addenda and errata areupdated on the web version of the catalog as necessary. The Park University Graduate Catalogis available at www.park.edu/catalogs.4
GRADUATE STUDIES CONTACT INFORMATIONGeneral inquiries should be directed to:Park UniversityGraduate Studies8700 NW River Park Drive, Parkville, MO 64152Telephone: (816) 559-5625Fax: (816) 472-1173E-mail: gradschool@park.eduApplication for admission is available at: www.park.edu/apply.Course Locations:911 Main St., Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 641058700 NW River Park Drive, Parkville, MO 64152Camp Pendleton: MCB Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5020Austin: Avallon II Suite 200, 10415 Morado Circle, Austin, TX 78759El Paso: 1330 Adabel Dr., El Paso, TX 79936Specific questions about a program may be directed to the appropriate program director orcollege dean:COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONAND HEALTH PROFESSIONSTimothy Westcott, Ph.D., Interim DeanPark UniversityTelephone: (816) 584-6335Fax: (816) 741-4371E-mail: tim.westcott@park.eduMaster of Social WorkWalter Kisthardt, Ph.D., M.S.W., DirectorPark UniversityMaster of Social WorkTelephone: (816) 584-6586E-mail: wkistardt@park.eduMaster of EducationJan McKinley, Ed.D., DirectorPark UniversityGraduate Education ProgramsTelephone: (816) 559-5626Fax: (816) 472-1173E-mail: janis.mckinley@park.edu5
COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENTBrad Kleindl, Ph.D., DeanPark UniversitySchool of BusinessTelephone: (816) 584-6308Fax: (816) 741-5218E-mail: brad.kleindl@park.eduGreg Moore, D.B.A., Associate DeanPark UniversitySchool of Business Graduate ProgramsJames Vanderleeuw, Ph.D.,Associate DeanPark UniversityHauptmann School of Public AffairsTelephone: (816) 559-5614jvanderleeuw@park.eduMaster of Business AdministrationJackie Campbell, MHL, DirectorPark UniversityMaster of Business AdministrationTelephone: (816) 559-5678Fax: (816) 472-1173E-mail: jackie.campbell@park.eduCOLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTSAND SCIENCESJames F. Pasley, Ph.D., DeanPark UniversityCollege of Liberal Arts and SciencesTelephone: (816) 584-6593Fax: (816) 505-5454Master of Arts inCommunication and LeadershipJ. Mark Noe, Ph.D., DirectorPark UniversityMaster of Arts in Communication andLeadershipTelephone: (816) 584-6311Fax: (816) 505-5454E-mail: jmarknoe@park.eduInternational Center for MusicRoger Kugler, D.M.A., DirectorPark UniversityInternational Center for MusicTelephone: (816) 584-6484Fax: (816) 584-6551E-mail: roger.kugler@park.eduMaster of Healthcare AdministrationHarold Griffin, Ph.D., DirectorPark UniversityMaster of Healthcare AdministrationTelephone: (816) 559-5688Fax: (816) 472-1173E-mail: hgriffin@park.eduMaster of Public AdministrationMelanie Smith, Ph.D., DirectorPark UniversityMaster of Public AdministrationTelephone: (816) 559-5609Fax: (816) 472-1173E-mail: msmith@park.edu6
PARK’S PROMISEServing those who serve their community and countrywith personalized, globally-relevant education for life.Our MissionPark University provides access to a quality higher education experience that prepares adiverse community of learners to think critically, communicate effectively, demonstrate aglobal perspective, and engage in lifelong learning and service to others.Our VisionPark University, a pioneering institution of higher learning since 1875, will provideleadership in quality, innovative education for a diversity of learners who will excel in theirprofessional and personal service to the global community.Core Values We expect ACCOUNTABILITY for our actions at all levels,to each other and to Park University. We treat all with CIVILITY and RESPECT while being openand honest in our communication. We seek EXCELLENCE in all we do, with passionate learningas our highest priority. We celebrate GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP through our connectedlearning and working environment, as well as community stewardship. We embrace INCLUSIVITY that fosters diversity, teamwork andcollaboration. We act with INTEGRITY through honesty, efficiency and reliability.Our MottoFides et Labor(Faith and Work)PARK UNIVERSITY GRADUATE STUDIESMISSION AND VISIONMission StatementThe mission of Graduate Studies at Park University is to provide leadership and directionto Park University’s graduate programs to assure that they are specialized, scholarly, andinnovative, and designed to educate students to be creative, independent and lifelong learnerswithin the context of a global community.Vision StatementPark University’s Graduate Studies will be an international leader in providing innovativegraduate and professional educational opportunities to learners within a global society.7
Master of Communication:Communication and LeadershipM.A.Master Business Administration: General M.B.A.333Master Business Administration:FinanceM.B.A.3 3 3 3 3 33 3 3 3 3 3Master Business Administration:Management Information SystemsM.B.A.3 3 3 3 3 3Master Business Administration:International BusinessM.B.A.3 3 3 3 3 3Master Business Administration:Global ExecutiveM.B.A.3 3 3 3 3 3Master Business Administration:Human Resource ManagementM.B.A.3 3 3 3 3 3Master Business Administration:Management AccountingM.B.A.3 3 3 3 3 3Master Business Administration:Project ManagementM.B.A.3 3 3 3 3 3Master Business Administration:Disaster and Emergency ManagementM.B.A.3 3 3 3 3 3Master Business Administration:Homeland SecurityM.B.A.3 3 3 3 3 3FinanceCERTGlobal BusinessCERTHuman Resource ManagementCERTManagement AccountingCERTManagement Information SystemsCERTProject ManagementCERTQuality ManagementCERTMaster of Education: EducationLeadershipM.E.33333333Master of Education: EducationTechnologyM.E.3833333333333333Fort BlissEl PasoAustin Campus CenterCamp PendletonParkvilleDowntownOnlineCOURSE LOCATIONS33333333333333
Master of Education: Urban TechnologyM.E.Master of Education: Language andLiteracy Special ReadingM.E.33Master of Education: Language andLiteracy ESOLM.E.3Master of Education: TeacherLeadershipM.E.3Master of Education: Adult EducationM.E.Fort BlissEl PasoAustin Campus CenterCamp PendletonParkvilleDowntownOnlineCOURSE LOCATIONS3M.H.A. 3 3 33 3Master Healthcare Administration:FinanceM.H.A.3 3 33Master Healthcare Administration:Management Information SystemsM.H.A.3 3 33Master Healthcare Administration:International BusinessM.H.A.3 3 33Master Healthcare Administration:Human Resource ManagementM.H.A.3 3 33Master Healthcare Administration:Quality ManagementM.H.A.3 3 33Master Healthcare Administration:Project ManagementM.H.A.3 3 33Master Healthcare Administration:Homeland SecurityM.H.A.3 3 33Master Healthcare Administration:Disaster Emergency ManagementM.H.A.3 3 33Health Services Management andLeadershipCERT3 3 3Leadership of International HealthcareOrganizationsCERT3 3 3Master Public Administration:Nonprofit and Community ServiceManagementM.P.A.3 3Master Healthcare Administration:General9
Master Public Administration: Disasterand Emergency ManagementM.P.A.3 3Master Public Administration: PublicManagementM.P.A.3 3Master Public Administration:Business, Government, and GlobalSocietyM.P.A.3 3Master Public Administration:Criminal JusticeM.P.A.3 3Master Public Administration:Management Information SystemsM.P.A.3 3Master Public Administration: ProjectManagementM.P.A.3 3Disaster and Emergency ManagementCERTGlobal GovernanceCERTHomeland SecurityCERTNonprofit LeadershipCERT3333Master of Science: InformationSystems and Business AnalyticsM.S.Master Social WorkM.S.W.Master of MusicM.M.Music PerformanceCERTArtist Diploma in Music PerformanceCERTCreative and Life WritingCERT1033333 333333Fort BlissEl PasoAustin Campus CenterCamp PendletonParkvilleDowntownOnlineCOURSE LOCATIONS
ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2017-2018Classes and Examination PeriodsFall (FAP) (Sixteen-Week Session)August 14 - December 10, 2017Exams: December 4 - 10, 2017Fall I (F1P) (Eight-Week Session)August 14 - October 8, 2017Exams: October 2 - 8, 2017Fall II (F2P) (Eight-Week Session)October 16 - December 10, 2017Exams: December 4 - 10, 2017Spring (SPP) (Sixteen-Week Session)January 15 - May, 13, 2018Exams: May 7 - 13, 2018Spring I (S1P) (Eight-Week Session)Exams: March 5 - 11, 2018Spring II (S2P) (Eight-Week Session)Exams: May 7 - 13, 2018January 15 - March 11, 2018March 19 - May 13, 2018Session I (SMP) 2018May 21 - June 1, 2018 ‘Maymester’SummerSession II (Eight-Week Session)June 6 - July 31, 2018 ‘Summer Session’Session III (Four-Week Session)June 4 - July 1, 2018‘Junemester’Session IV (Four-Week Session)July 2 - July 29, 2018‘Julymester’11
Holidays and RecessLabor Day (offices closed)Fall RecessVeterans Day (offices closed)Thanksgiving Recess (offices closed)Martin Luther King Jr. Day (offices closed)President’s Day (offices closed)Spring RecessMemorial Day (offices closed)Independence Day observed (offices closed)September 4, 2017October 9-15, 2017November 11, 2017November 23-26, 2017January 15, 2018February 19, 2018March 12-18, 2018May 28, 2018July 4, 2018CommencementMid-YearYear-EndDecember 9, 2017May 12, 201812
TUITION AND FEES(Subject to change by Park University)Graduate Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549/credit hourStudents may qualify for one of the following special graduate tuition rates:Military (includes Active Duty, Active Duty Dependents, . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408/credit hourReservists and National Guard)Veterans (includes Veterans, Veteran Dependents, Reservist Dependents, . . . 485/credit hourand National Guard Dependents)Federal Employees (includes Federal Government Employees. . . . . . . . . . 485/credit hourand Dependents)Applied and Performance Music Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565/credit hourHomeland Security Courses — Face-to-Face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385/credit hourHomeland Security Courses — Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400/credit hourFees and Charges (all fees are nonrefundable after the Enrollment Adjustment Period.)Application Fee (waived for Park University graduates). . . . . . . . . . . . 50Commencement/Diploma/Certificate Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1252nd degree with initial order. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Diploma (2nd copy within one year of graduation). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Diploma (2nd copy after one year of graduation). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75International Student Application/Evaluation fee (one time). . . . . . . . 75Master of Business Administration Instructional Fee (per credit hour). 75Late Payment Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Late Registration Fee (charged during Add/Drop Week). . . . . . . . . . . 50Transcript Request FeeElectronic Delivery Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Mailed Delivery Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Audit a course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50% of tuitionand full feesReturned Check Charge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Thesis Binding Fee (if applicable). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80* One-time fee applicable only to international nonimmigrant studentsRegistration is not complete without full payment of tuition and fees. The followingprovisions may be available:1. The first term each year that a student is to receive a guaranteed student loan,payment of 10 percent of tuition is due at the time of confirmation.2. Enrollment in the 3 pay Payment Tuition Plan for 8 week courses or 4 payPayment Tuition Plan for 16 week courses (contact the Graduate Studiesstudent account representative for information).Students are advised that provisions for a variety of tuition benefits, such as employerprovided vocational rehabilitation, Veterans Affairs Educational Assistance and tuitionassistance for military members, may change over time. Please consult with the School ofGraduate Studies Representative regarding your status in these matters.13
HISTORY OF PARK UNIVERSITYFounded in 1875 in Parkville, Mo., a suburb of Kansas City, Park University has developedinto a comprehensive, independent institution that is a national leader in higher education.In 2000, Park achieved university status and now serves nearly 17,000 students annually at40 campus centers in 21 states and online, including 35 campuses at military installationsacross the country.Serving an ethnically diverse student population and non-traditional adult learners has, formany years, been central to Park’s educational mission. Even in its first year, Park Universityenrolled women students as well as men, something that was unusual at the time; and twoof the original 17 students were Native Americans. Park was also an early integrator when itwelcomed African-American students to live in Park’s residence halls in the 1950s.Park continues to increase access to higher education by offering the quality undergraduateand graduate degrees students desire at locations, times and delivery formats that bestserve their needs. In 2010, the University was ranked as the No. 1 value among privatecolleges and universities by Parents & Colleges, an online resource for parents of collegebound students — a distinction that was reaffirmed in 2012. In 2011 and 2013, Parkwas ranked the seventh most affordable private university/college in the nation, and firstin the Midwest, for tuition and fees, according to U.S. News and World Report. Providingsuch access has developed considerable diversity among the student population, with 370international students representing 60 countries, and a 45 percent student representationfrom racial, ethnic and cultural groups typically underrepresented in colleges and universities.The University has repeatedly been recognized as one of the top 100 American colleges/universities in the nation graduating Hispanic, African-American and American-Indianstudents. In addition, extracurricular activities and championship-caliber athletic programscomplement Park’s outstanding scholastic programs.Park University offers numerous degree programs online, and it maintains a long-standingrelationship with the U.S. military for which it has been recognized as one of the largestproviders of online undergraduate education to military learners worldwide. Since 2009, Parkhas received international recognition each year by Military Advanced Education magazineas one of its “Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities,” citing Park’s “innovativeacademic degree programs steeped in excellence.” In addition, in December 2012, Park wasranked No. 2 among all private colleges/universities in the country as “Best for Vets” byMilitary Times magazine.Mackay HallMackay Hall, placed on the National Register of HistoricPlaces, houses the University’s administrative offices, aswell as some classrooms. It was built in 1886 by studentswho quarried the stone from the school’s land, carried it tothe site and built the structure as a means of earning theirtuition. With its clock tower overlooking the residencehalls, classrooms and other more modern facilities aroundit, Mackay Hall has become the symbol of the University.14
ACCREDITATIONPark University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North CentralAssociation of Colleges and Schools, (KAN214F), 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago,IL, 60602; (312) 263-0456. The State of Missouri Department of Elementary and SecondaryEducation, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102; (573) 751-3469 has approved theacademic standards of Park University for teacher education and other school professionalprograms. The Master of Business Administration, Master of Healthcare Administration,and Master of Public Administration programs are accredited by the Accreditation Councilfor Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). the Master of Social Work program is fullyaccredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), 1701 Duke St. , Suite 200,Alexandria, VA, 22314. Masters of Public Administration Program is pursuing accreditationby the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), 1029Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC., 20005-1029MEMBERSHIPSPark University is an institutional member of the Council of Independent Colleges, theCouncil of Graduate Schools, the Kansas City Professional Development Council, theMissouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the Missouri College RelationsCommittee, the Missouri College Fund, The American Association of Collegiate Registrarsand Admissions Officers, the National College and University Business Officers, and theNational Association of International Educators.The Hauptmann School of Public Affairs is a member of the Network of Schools ofPublic Policy, Affairs and Administration, an institutional membership organization whichexists to promote excellence in public service education. The membership includes U.S.university programs in public affairs, public policy, public administration and nonprofitmanagement. In addition, the MPA program is a partner with the American Society forPublic Administration.Park Distance Learning is a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, theServicemembers Opportunity College Associate Degree, the Servicemembers OpportunityCollege-Navy-2, the Servicemembers Opportunity College-Navy-4, the ServicemembersOpportunity College-Marine-2, the Servicemembers Opportunity College-Marine-4,the Servicemembers Opportunity College Education Program, the National Associationof Institutions for Military Education Services and the National Association of VeteransPrograms Administrators.15
GRADUATE STUDY AT PARK UNIVERSITYA master’s degree is intended to prepare students for scholarly or professional careers, formore specialized study in the discipline, or to satisfy their desire to learn more about asubject. A master’s degree is a distinguished academic award conferred upon those whodemonstrate a level of competence and accomplishment that is substantially higher thanwhat is expected of undergraduate students. These competencies include the ability tocommunicate effectively, think critically, skills to analyze complex situations, proficiency toacquire, integrate and apply knowledge, leadership skills, a capacity to recognize and dealwith ethical issues according to the standards of their particular profession, and the ability towork collaboratively with others.Academic preparation in a master’s degree program should include coursework,independent research, peer interactions, often combined with a practical learning experienceThe University recognizes the necessity for a well-defined and articulated curriculumof study that includes contributions to learning provided by employment, communityvolunteer, service-learning and internship experiences. Furthermore, the University considersthese professional experiences to be an integral part of the graduate curriculum in that theyallow programs to develop and implement an enriched curriculum while providing studentsthe opportunity to apply the knowledge, skills and dispositions they have acquired as a resultof formal classroom activities. Finally, while encouraged and considered to be an integralpart of the graduate curriculum, academic credit may not be granted for work, communityvolunteer, service-learning or internship experiences, unless completed as part of a regularlyscheduled course. A brief description of each graduate degree program follows.Park University launched its first graduate program in 1982 with the Master of PublicAdministration degree. This graduate program was developed by Jerzy Hauptmann Ph.D.,long-time professor and dean, after whom the Hauptmann School of Public Affairs wasnamed. Designed as a cross-sector degree with a public service values foundation, the Masterof Public Administration degree prepares leaders for work and contributions in varioussectors of society. Students develop skills needed to interface with organizations acrosssectors, while acquiring the knowledge base to work in a rapidly changing global community.The MPA program graduates leaders prepared
Park University Graduate Education Programs Telephone: (816) 559-5626 Fax: (816) 472-1173 E-mail: janis.mckinley@park.edu Master of Social Work Walter Kisthardt, Ph.D., M.S.W., Director Park University Master of Social Work Telephone: (816) 584-6586 E-mail: wkistardt@park.edu. 6
