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CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE CATALOGThe contents of the 2018-2019 City University of Seattle Catalog have been compiled and organized to provide enrolled andprospective students, and others, with a broad overview of the programs and policies of City University of Seattle. Enrolled studentsmay use this catalog as a student handbook. It is as current and complete as publication deadlines permit.Typically, within a catalog’s effective dates of use, courses and curricula can vary, tuition and fees may be increased, policies mightbe modified, and personnel changes will occur. Normally, the University makes announcements of this nature via the University WebSite at www.CityU.edu or Portal at my.CityU.edu. Letters dealing with specific changes in programs, policies or procedures may beemailed to students, bulletins may be posted at site offices, and/or memoranda may be read in class. Students are responsible forkeeping fully informed by these means, and should consult appropriate University offices or an Advisor with questions.The writing and editing of this catalog have been guided by an effort to attain total factual accuracy. If regulations, programrequirements and services described herein conflict with current practice, the latter will prevail.All information contained in this catalog is subject to change without prior notice by the officials of City University of Seattle.The catalog does not constitute an agreement between the University and its students.City University of Seattle Main Campus521 Wall StreetSuite 100Seattle, WA 98121Phone: 206.239.4500Toll-free within North America: 800.426.5596Please use our live chat option via www.CityU.eduWebsite: www.CityU.eduEmail: info@CityU.eduWelcome to City University of SeattleOur goal at City University of Seattle is to design this catalog, these programs, and every course for yoursuccess. Our definition of success means we have helped you comprehend and retain knowledge that will helpyou in your career and your life. We call them our learning objectives, and we measure our performance onhow well we transmit those important aspects of knowledge.It is also important to us that you finish your program of study, and we remind ourselves of that frequently.Starting is good, but finishing allows you to do great things.At City University of Seattle (CityU), we offer you the opportunity to learn the “best practices” that are currentlybeing used in your chosen field or profession. You will also be challenged to develop insight into how toimprove the profession by faculty who are practitioners themselves, and scholars in their respective discipline. You will be given exposureto alternate career pathways that you may not have previously considered. One thing is certain, upon completion of your chosen programyou will be prepared with the skills generally required to meet and exceed your career pathway expectations.CityU has a rich heritage as one of the first Pacific Northwest universities to participate in distance and online education. We have anestablished tradition and commitment to personalized education with highly ranked academic and certificate programs. The University isranked among the top 50 U.S. universities offering online bachelor degrees by U.S. News & World Report. As the demands of the studentsand the technologies have advanced, so have the wide varieties of learning formats and delivery methodologies that will be availableto you. Today, you have an opportunity to participate in online, onsite and leading edge performance-based education as just a fewillustrations of this commitment.Annually, CityU serves nearly 7,000 students worldwide, but our priority is to treat each student as an individual with the care and servicethat is a hallmark of CityU. It is because of this personalized approach that more than 90 percent of students surveyed feel they havegained new career competencies in their degree program; and more than 80 percent of CityU’s surveyed alumni say they had a positiveexperience with CityU.Thank you for coming to CityU. There is a great deal of extraordinary learning and professional development happening here, and it is ourgoal to help you achieve the life you want. We are a private, nonprofit university where our students remain our only shareholders. Pleaselet us know how we can serve you better.Randy C. FrischPresident of CityU2Curriculum subject to change.Fo r m o s t c u r r e n t i n f o r m a t i o n ,v i s i t u s o n t h e w e b a t w w w. C i t y U . e d u

WELCOME TO CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLEMessage from the ChancellorDear Student,It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the City University of Seattle family of exceptionalfaculty, staff, students, and a strong alumni network. We are excited to support you in reachingyour educational goals, and we are committed to providing world-class education that is bothaffordable and accessible.CityU is a private nonprofit university that has distinguished itself by offering quality, marketrelevant degrees through innovative programs that positively transform and impact students,enterprises, and communities. As part of CityU, you join a diverse community of life-long learnerswho are part of the National University System. Together we share a common approach tolearning and fostering student success while creating new and exciting pathways for your educational future.Since the creation of the National University System, we continue to build on the foundation of serving adult learners innew and creative formats. Today, NUS is comprised of: C ity University of Seattle: Emphasizes master’s, doctoral, and international programs, while establishingchoice through workforce partnerships National University: A veteran-founded institution that serves a diverse population of adult learners throughinnovative educational solutions John F. Kennedy University: Focuses on community and social justice, largely through differentiated graduateand doctoral programs in psychology and law The Division of Pre-College Programs: Fosters the success of the next generation of K-12 learners through theNational University Academy and the National University Virtual High SchoolThe System also oversees the Sanford Programs, three programs inspired by the vision of renowned philanthropistT. Denny Sanford to address critical needs in the education and nonprofit sectors. Sanford Harmony and Sanford Inspireprovide innovative resources for the PreK-12 education sector and the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy offers educationalprograms to help nonprofits become more effective at fundraising and donor relationships.Connected by their shared values of academic excellence and integrity, the affiliates of the National University System offerpathways for students to attain professional and terminal degrees by maximizing the value of faculty, staff, partners andadvanced technologies to create a more customized learning experience that guides students to successful completionof their academic and career goals. The National University System further establishes deep partnerships with industry toeducate and develop market-ready employees to meet the needs of the 21st-century economy.As graduates can attest, an education from a National University System affiliate provides the skills and knowledgenecessary to succeed and lead in today’s ever-changing environment.Thank you for choosing City University of Seattle and Welcome! I wish you much success in your academic andprofessional journey.Sincerely,Michael R. Cunningham, Ph.D.C I T Y U N I V E R S I T Y O F S E AT T L E2018 –20193

ACADEMIC CALENDAR2018/2019Last Day of RegistrationLate Registration for 10 Week and 5Week-one SessionsLate Registration for 5 Weektwo SessionFirst Day of QuarterLast Day to Officially Withdraw from ClassLast Day of QuarterSUMMER 2018/19FALL 2018/19WINTER 2019SPRING 2019June 20, 2018June 21, 2018forwardJuly 20, 2018forwardJuly 1, 2018September 20, 2018Sept 21, 2018forwardOctober 20, 2018forwardOctober 1, 2018December 20, 2018Dec 21, 2018 forwardJan. 20, 2019forwardJanuary 1, 2019March 20, 2019March 21, 2019forwardApril 20, 2019forwardApril 1, 201980% mark of the course80% mark of the courseMarch 31, 2019June 30, 201980% mark of the course 80% mark of the courseSeptember 30, 2018Canada Day (Canadian Holiday)July 2, 2018Independence Day (U.S. Holiday)Civic/Provincial Day (Canadian Holiday)Labor Day (U.S. and Canadian Holiday)December 31, 2018July 4, 2018August 6, 2018September 3, 2018Thanksgiving (Canadian Holiday)October 8, 2018Veterans Day (U.S. Holiday) ObservedNovember 12, 2018Remembrance Day (Canadian Holiday) ObservedNovember 12, 2018Thanksgiving (U.S. Holiday)November 22-23, 2018New Year’s Day (U.S. & Canadian Holiday)January 1, 2019Martin Luther King Day (U.S. Holiday)January 21, 2019Family Day (British Columbia Holiday)February 11, 2019Presidents Day (U.S. Holiday)February 18, 2019Family Day (Alberta Holiday)February 18, 2019Good Friday (Canadian Holiday)April 19, 2019Victoria Day (Canadian Holiday)May 20, 2019Memorial Day (U.S. Holiday)May 27, 2019Commencement CeremonyTBASession Start Dates for Refunds (does not correlate to first day of class)Summer 2018/19Fall 2018/19Winter 2019Spring 201910 Week - RegularJuly 9, 2018October 1, 2018January 7, 2019April 8, 201910 Week - Distance LearningJuly 9, 2018October 1, 2018January 7, 2019April 8, 20195 Week - RegularJuly 9, 2018October 1, 2018January 7, 2019April 8, 20195 Week - Distance LearningJuly 9, 2018October 1, 2018January 7, 2019April 8, 20195 Week Two - RegularAugust 20, 2018November 12, 2018February 18, 2019May 20, 20195 Week Two - Distance LearningAugust 20, 2018November 12, 2018February 18, 2019May 20, 20194Curriculum subject to change.Fo r m o s t c u r r e n t i n f o r m a t i o n ,v i s i t u s o n t h e w e b a t w w w. C i t y U . e d u