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CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE CATALOGThe contents of the 2017-2018 City University of Seattle Catalog have been compiled and organized to provide enrolled and prospectivestudents, and others, with a broad overview of the programs and policies of City University of Seattle. Enrolled students may use thiscatalog 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 might bemodified, and personnel changes will occur. Normally, the University makes announcements of this nature via the University Web Siteat www.CityU.edu or Portal at my.CityU.edu. Letters dealing with specific changes in programs, policies or procedures may be emailedto students, bulletins may be posted at site offices, and/or memoranda may be read in class. Students are responsible for keeping fullyinformed by these means, and should consult appropriate University offices or an Advisor with questions.The writing and editing of this catalog has been guided by an effort to attain total factual accuracy. If regulations, program requirementsand 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 101Seattle, 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.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 the nextgeneration of practice by faculty who are practitioners themselves and scholars. You will be given exposure toalternate career pathways that you may not have previously considered. One thing is certain, upon completionof your chosen program you 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 Universityis ranked among the top 50 U.S. universities offering online bachelor degrees by U. S. News and World Report and in the top 25 MBAprograms in the U.S. according to GraduatePrograms.com. As the demands of the students and the technologies have advanced, sohave the wide varieties of learning formats and delivery methodologies that will be available to you. Today, you have an opportunity toparticipate in online, onsite and leading edge performance-based education as just a few illustrations 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 50,000 surveyed alumni say they had apositive experience 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 shareholder. 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 dedicatedfaculty and staff, an exceptional student body, and a strong alumni network. We are excitedto support you in reaching your education goals and we are committed to delivering anexceptional student experience.CityU is a private nonprofit university that has distinguished itself by offering market-relevantdegrees through innovative programs that enable graduates to lead effective change in theircommunities. As part of CityU, you join an even larger community of students who are partof the National University System. Together we share a common approach to learning andfostering 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 that National Universitylaid in 1971 when it began its pioneering work serving adult learners in new and creative formats. Today, NationalUniversity System is comprised of: National University: The founding institution, which continues to provide innovative educational solutions to adultsand military veterans City University of Seattle: Emphasizes master’s and doctoral degrees, while establishing choice throughcompetency-based and international program John F. Kennedy University: Focuses on community and social justice, largely through differentiated graduate anddoctoral programs in psychology and law WestMed College: Promotes education and training for high-demand careers in healthcare The Division of Pre-College Programs: Caters to the success of the next generation of K- 12 learners though theNational University Academy and the National University Virtual High SchoolConnected by shared values and community, the affiliates of the National University System serve students in ways thatmeet their individual needs through accessibility to high-quality programs that incorporate current research, the latesttechnological advances, and teachings that are relevant to the real world. The System’s network of complementaryuniversities offer pathways for students to attain professional and terminal degrees, while recognizing and maximizingthe value of faculty, staff, and partners, and maintaining a true commitment to the community.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!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 E2 017 –2 0183

ACADEMIC CALENDAR2017/2018SUMMER 2017/18FALL 2017/18WINTER 2018SPRING 2018June 20, 2017June 21, 2017forwardJuly 1, 2017September 20, 2017Sept 21, 2017forwardOctober 1, 2017December 20, 2017Dec 21, 2017 forwardJanuary 1, 2018March 20, 2018March 21, 2018forwardApril 1, 201880% mark of the course80% mark of the courseMarch 31, 2018June 30, 2018Last Day of RegistrationLate RegistrationFirst Day of QuarterLast Day to Officially Withdraw from ClassLast Day of Quarter80% mark of the course 80% mark of the courseSeptember 30, 2017Canada Day (Canadian Holiday)July 3, 2017Independence Day (U.S. Holiday)July 4, 2017Civic/Provincial Day (Canadian Holiday)Labor Day (U.S. and Canadian Holiday)December 31, 2017August 7, 2017September 4, 2017Thanksgiving (Canadian Holiday)October 9, 2017Veterans Day (U.S. Holiday) ObservedNovember 10, 2017Remembrance Day (Canadian Holiday) ObservedNovember 10, 2017Thanksgiving (U.S. Holiday)November 23-24, 2017New Year’s Day (U.S. & Canadian Holiday)January 1, 2018Martin Luther King Day (U.S. Holiday)January 15, 2018Presidents Day (U.S. Holiday)February 19, 2018Family Day (Alberta Holiday)February 19, 2018Good Friday (Canadian Holiday)March 30, 2018Victoria Day (Canadian Holiday)May 21, 2018Memorial Day (U.S. Holiday)May 28, 2018Commencement CeremonyTBASession Start Dates for Refunds (does not correlate to first day of class)Summer 2017/18Fall 2017/18Winter 2018Spring 201810 Week - RegularJuly 10, 2017October 2, 2017January 8, 2018April 2, 201810 Week - Distance LearningJuly 10, 2017October 2, 2017January 8, 2018April 2, 20185 Week - RegularJuly 10, 2017October 2, 2017January 8, 2018April 2, 20185 Week - Distance LearningJuly 10, 2017October 2, 2017January 8, 2018April 2, 20185 Week Two - RegularAugust 21, 2017November 13, 2017February 19, 2018May 14, 20185 Week Two - Distance LearningAugust 21, 2017November 13, 2017February 19, 2018May 14, 20184Curriculum 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

TABLE OF CONTENTSPROFILE OF THE UNIVERSITYFINANCIAL POLICIES & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEGoverning Board & Administration. 8Financial Policy. 24Mission, Vision, and Values. 9Tuition and Fee Variations. 24History and Philosophy. 9Subsidiary Fees. 24Core Themes and Strategic Goals . 9Financial Assistance. 26Accreditation and Approval . 9Scholarship Programs. 28Governance . 10Institutional Partnerships. 11Equal Opportunity and Non-Discriminationin Education and Employment. 11Refunds. 28Tuition, Fees and Charges. 29ACADEMIC POLICIESAcademic Policy. 31Faculty. 11Official Registration. 31Bookstore. 11Satisfactory Academic Progress. 31Library Resources and Services. 12Course Withdrawing or Adding. 31Sites and Access Information. 12Program Enrollment Limitation. 31First Time, Full Time Enrollment Restriction. 32ADMISSIONS & ADVANCED STANDINGEnrollment at Another Institution Concurrently. 32Admission Policy. 13Discontinuous Enrollment. 32Overseas Applicants to Programs via Distance Learning. 13English Proficiency. 32Applicants to Programs at Teaching LocationsOutside of North America. 13Computer, Internet Access,and Email Account Requirement. 34Admission Procedures. 13Academic Credit Definition. 34Admission Requirements for All UndergraduateDegree and Certificate Programs. 13Course Information/Attendance. 37Admission Requirements for All Graduate Degreeand Certificate Programs. 15Degree Requirements. 40Program Information. 43Admission of International Studentsto Study in the U.S. and Canada. 18Grading System. 44Admission of Applicants Not Seeking A Degreeor Certificate (Non-Matriculated). 19Internships. 48Transfer Credit toward Advanced Standing. 19Transcripts from Other Institutions. 20Transcript Submission Requirements. 20Transfer Policies for UndergraduateDegree and Certificate Programs. 20Performance. 46Requirements for Research Involving Human Subjects. 48Commencement Exercises. 48STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIESIntroduction. 49Transfer Credit Toward UndergraduatePrograms by Examination. 21Maintaining Current Personal Data. 49Transfer Policies for Graduate Degree Programs. 22Student Access to Financial Information. 50Student Identification Numbers. 23Graduation and Completion Rate Disclosures. 50Student Education Record Access According to FERPA. 49Students with Special Needs. 50C I T Y U N I V E R S I T Y O F S E AT T L E2 016 –2 0175