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2020-2021REGIS UNIVERSITY CATALOGSTATUS OF THE CATALOGThe content of this document is provided for the information of the student. It is subject to change from time totime as deemed appropriate by the University in order to fulfill its role and mission or to accommodatecircumstances beyond its control. Any such changes may be implemented without prior notice and withoutobligation and, unless specified otherwise, are effective when made.DIVERSITYAt Regis University the term “diversity” affirms our faith inspired commitment to build an inclusivecommunity that values the dignity and contributions of all our members. In this community, human differencesthrive in a learning environment characterized by the Jesuit traditions of mutual respect and the pursuitof justice. Age, gender, race/ethnicity, class, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and other forms of humandifferences contribute to the richness and vitality of our living community.NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATIONRegis University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, veteran status,marital status, pregnancy, parental status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other legally protectedstatus in any of its policies, programs, admissions or activities and provides equal access to education.All Regis University community members (faculty, students, staff, administrators, trustees, contract personnel, agents, visitors,invitees, and volunteers) are prohibited by law from engaging in acts of harassment or discrimination based on protected categoriesor sexual misconduct. Regis University also does not allow retaliation against any individual who makes a complaint of discriminationor sexual misconduct or otherwise has engaged in protected activity as outlined under its Nondiscrimination & Sexual MisconductPolicy.Regis University’s nondiscrimination policy extends to employment, education and admission. Regis will endeavor to take immediateand appropriate corrective action up to and including discipline, expulsion or dismissal, in cases where it has been determined thatdiscrimination or sexual misconduct has occurred.Review the complete Regis University Nondiscrimination & Sexual Misconduct Policy at: Regis.edu/title IXThe following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding this policy and Title IX:Equal Opportunity & Title IX Coordinator3333 Regis Boulevard B-4Main Hall 204Denver, CO 80221-1099Telephone: 303- 964-6435E-mail: titleix@regis.eduADMISSIONThe University reserves the right to deny admission, services, continued enrollment and re-enrollment to anyapplicants, students, or other persons whose personal history, medical history, background, or behavior indicatesthat their presence in University facilities, programs, or activities, or use of University services would endangerthemselves, or the health, safety, welfare, well-being, or property of the University, its employees, students, guests,or others, or would interfere with the orderly performance and conduct of the University’s or affiliated agencies’functions.EFFECTIVE FALL SEMESTER 2020 - SUMMER SEMESTER 20211
REGIS UNIVERSITY CATALOG2020-2021TABLE OF CONTENTSAnderson College of Business and Computing CourseDescriptionsJesuit Colleges and Universities . 4Undergraduate . 101General Information . 5Graduate. 116Regis University . 6Regis College. 133Accreditations/Affiliations . 12Regis College Degree and Certificate Offerings . 134Academic Integrity Policy . 15Undergraduate Program . 135Student Affairs . 22Additional Undergraduate Degree Offerings . 138Athletics . 26Extraordinary Academic Programs . 139Library Services. 27Academic Information . 145Admissions . 28Undergraduate Programs of Study . 149Financial Aid . 32Anthropology/Sociology/Criminal Justice . 149Biology . 150Catholic Studies . 152Chemistry . 152Biochemistry . 152Communication . 154English . 155Environmental Studies. 157Fine and Performing Arts . 158Geology . 162Health and Exercise Science . 162Hispanic Studies . 162History/Politics/Political Economy . 162Honors . 165Learning Support . 166Mathematics . 166Modern and Classical Languages and Literature . 167Neuroscience . 168Paracurricular Program. 169Peace and Justice Studies . 169Philosophy . 170Physical Education . 171Physics and Astronomy . 171Pre-Health Sciences . 172Psychology. 174Religious Studies . 176Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) . 177Women’s and Gender Studies . 177Student Accounts . 41Academic Records and Registration . 44Academic Calendar, 2020-2021 Academic Year . 57Anderson College of Business and Computing .59Anderson College of Business and Computing Degree andCertificate Offerings . 60General Information . 61Undergraduate Programs . 70Accounting . 70Business Administration . 71Computer Information Systems . 73Computer Science . 74Cybersecurity . 76Economics . 78Finance. 79Human Resource Management . 79Information Technology . 80Marketing . 82Undergraduate Certificate in Project Management . 82Minors . 82Graduate . 84Master of Business Administration . 86Master of Nonprofit Management. 88Master of Science DegreesAccounting . 89Data Science . 91Enterprise Systems Engineering. 91Health Informatics . 92Human Resource Management. 93Information and Cyber Security . 94Information Technology Management . 95Marketing . 96Organizational Leadership . 97Project Leadership and Management . 97Software Engineering . 98Applied Craft Brewing . 177Graduate Certificate. 99Undergraduate . 205Graduate Programs in Biology . 179Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences . 183Genetics and Genomics Academic Certificate . 184Master of Science in Environmental Biology . 185Graduate Programs in Development Practice . 186Master of Development Practice . 187Development Practice Academic Certificate . 187Master of Fine Arts. 187Division of Education . 188Regis College Course Descriptions2
2020-2021REGIS UNIVERSITY CATALOGGraduate . 272Residency Program. 374Fellowship Program . 375School for Professional Advancement .284Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions CourseDescriptionsGeneral Information. 284Undergraduate Programs of Study. 292Undergraduate . 377Bachelor of Applied Science . 292Graduate . 384Bachelor of Arts Degrees . 293Faculty and Administration . 405Communication . 293Liberal Arts . 294Public Relations . 294Board of Trustees. 406Officers of Administration . 406Bachelor of Science Degrees . 294Regis University Faculty . 407Applied Psychology . 294Criminology . 295Anderson College of Business and Computing . 407Regis College . 416Diploma in Liberal Studies . 295Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions. 424Master of Arts . 297University Librarians . 440Master of Science in Criminology . 299School for Professional Advancement CourseDescriptionsUndergraduate . 300Graduate . 309Rueckert-Hartman College for HealthProfessions . 315RHCHP Degree and Certificate Offerings . 316General Information . 321Health Care Ethics .329Division of Counseling and Family Therapy .330Master of Arts in Counseling. 332Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. 332Graduate Certificates . 333Division of Health Services Education .334Bachelor of Science in Health CareAdministration . 334Master of Science in Health ServicesAdministration . 336Graduate Certificates . 337Loretto Heights School of Nursing .338Bachelor of Science in Nursing . 338Master of Science Degree in Nursing . 350Doctor of Nursing Practice . 358School of Pharmacy .362Bachelor of Science in Foundations of Pharmacy . 362Doctor of Pharmacy. 363School of Physical Therapy .369Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science . 369Doctor of Physical Therapy . 3701
REGIS UNIVERSITY CATALOG2020-2021JESUIT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIESAlabamaSpring Hill College, Mobile (1830)CaliforniaSanta Clara University (1851)University of San Francisco, San Francisco (1855)Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles (1914)ColoradoRegis University, Denver (1877)ConnecticutFairfield University, Fairfield (1942)District of ColumbiaGeorgetown University, Washington (1789)IllinoisLoyola University of Chicago, Chicago (1870)LouisianaLoyola University of New Orleans, New Orleans (1912)MarylandLoyola College in Maryland, Baltimore (1852)MassachusettsCollege of the Holy Cross, Worcester (1843)Boston College, Boston (1863)MichiganUniversity of Detroit-Mercy, Detroit (1877)MissouriSaint Louis University, St. Louis (1818)Rockhurst College, Kansas City (1910)NebraskaCreighton University, Omaha (1878)New JerseySaint Peter’s College, Jersey City (1872)New YorkFordham University, New York City (1841)Canisius College, Buffalo (1870)Le Moyne College, Syracuse (1946)OhioXavier University, Cincinnati (1831)John Carroll University, Cleveland (1886)PennsylvaniaSaint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia (1851)University of Scranton, Scranton (1888)WashingtonGonzaga University, Spokane (1887)Seattle University, Seattle (1891)WisconsinMarquette University, Milwaukee (1881)(Seminaries and high schools are not included in this list.)4
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REGIS UNIVERSITY CATALOG2020-2021Ad Majorem Dei GloriamREGIS COLLEGE CHANGE TO REGISUNIVERSITYFor The Greater Glory of GodThe Jesuit MottoRegis College adopted Regis University as its institutional nameeffective July 1, 1991REGIS UNIVERSITYThe academic structure of the institution retains Regis College asthe name of the unit offering traditional undergraduate and graduateprograms in the liberal arts, sciences, and education. Within RegisCollege, the School for Professional Advancement serves adultlearners through a spectrum of innovative undergraduate andgraduate degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences. The AndersonCollege of Business and Computing offers traditional and acceleratedundergraduate and graduate programs in Business, Economics,Management, and Computer and Information Sciences. TheRueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions offersundergraduate programs in nursing, and health care administration.Graduate programs are offered in counseling, health servicesadministration, nursing, physical therapy, and pharmacy.Regis University is a coeducational university which includes theAnderson College of Business and Computing, Regis College, andthe Rueckert- Hartman College for Health Professions, allconducted in the Jesuit tradition at the Nort
Seattle University, Seattle (1891) Wisconsin Marquette University, Milwaukee (1881) . graduate degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences. The Anderson and Computing offers traditional and accelerated un
