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KAPLAN UNIVERSITY CATALOG / Calendar Year 2006–2007
Kaplan UniversityContact InformationKAPLAN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite 1Davenport, IA 52807Tel: 563.355.3500Tel: 800.747.1035 (Toll Free)Fax: 563.355.1320ONLINE PROGRAMS/ADMISSIONS6301 Kaplan University AvenueFort Lauderdale, FL 33309Tel: 866.527.5268 (Toll Free)ONLINE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE550 West Van Buren Street, 7th FloorChicago, IL 60607Tel: 800.817.8272 (Toll Free)Fax: 800.588.4127 (Toll Free)4646 East Van Buren StreetPhoenix, AZ 85008Tel: 866.527.5268 (Toll Free)Office for Returning StudentsTel: 888.252.7895, ext. 4911 (Toll Free)ONLINE SUPPORT CENTERS6301 Kaplan University AvenueFort Lauderdale, FL 33309Tel: 866.522.7747 (Toll Free)Email: techsupport@kaplan.eduPRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT CENTER550 West Van Buren Street, 7th FloorChicago, IL 60607Fax: 800.582.9261 (Toll Free)550 West Van Buren Street, 7th FloorChicago, IL 60607Tel: 312.777.6100When confirming accreditation, please note that Kaplan University is located in Iowa.FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (ONLINE)CHICAGO, IL (ONLINE)DAVENPORT, IA (ONSITE)Academic AdvisingXXXAdmissionsXXFinancial AidXOnline Registrar’s OfficeSupport ServicesPHOENIX, AZ (ONLINE)XXXXXXXKaplan University Program TER’S DEGREESMaster of Arts in Teaching and LearningXMaster of Business AdministrationXMaster of Science in Criminal JusticeMaster of EducationNewsweek Master of Business AdministrationAssociate of Applied Science in BusinessAdministration/ManagementXXXBACHELOR’S DEGREESAdvanced StartXXAssociate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems XXAssociate of Applied Science in Criminal JusticeXXAssociate of Applied Science in Medical AssistingXXAssociate of Applied Science in Medical Office ManagementXXAssociate of Applied Science in Medical TranscriptionXXAssociate of Applied Science in Paralegal StudiesXXAssociate of Applied Science in Travel Business ManagementXAdvanced Start Bachelor of Science in BusinessXXAdvanced Start Bachelor of Science in CommunicationXXAdvanced Start Bachelor of Science in Criminal JusticeXXDIPLOMA PROGRAMSAdvanced Start Bachelor of Science in Information TechnologyXXAccounting AssistantXXXAdvanced Start Bachelor of Science in Legal StudiesXXBusiness ManagementAdvanced Start Bachelor of Science in ManagementXXComputer Systems TechnicianXMedical AssistantXTravel ProfessionalXAdvanced Start Bachelor of Science in Paralegal StudiesXBachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science in BusinessXXCERTIFICATE PROGRAMSBachelor of Science in CommunicationXXCorrectionsXBachelor of Science in Criminal JusticeXXInformation Technology PathwayXXBachelor of Science in Information TechnologyXXInternet and Website DevelopmentXXXXBachelor of Science in Legal StudiesXXIntroduction to Computer Programming LanguageXBachelor of Science in ManagementXXIowa Teacher InternXXBachelor of Science in NursingXLegal SecretaryXXBachelor of Science in Paralegal StudiesXXASSOCIATE’S DEGREESAssociate of Science in Interdisciplinary StudiesXAssociate of Science in NursingXAssociate of Applied Science in BusinessAdministration/AccountingXXNurse Assistant PreparationXXPathway to Paralegal PostbaccalaureateXXPrivate SecurityXXProfessional Development for TeachersXTravel AssociateXXX
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Table of ContentsDefinition of an Academic Year202Dropping or Adding Courses21Accrediting Agencies, Approvals, and Memberships2Externship or Clinical21Academic Resource Center3Graduation Requirements21Electronic Information Access3Hours of Operation22Online Library3Leave of Absence22Online Platform4Makeup Standards23Onsite Facilities4Program Transfers23KU on Campus Facilities4Refresher Courses for Graduates23Statement of Assessment4Suspension and Dismissal23Transcripts and Certifications23University InformationMission, Purposes, Philosophy, and HistoryAdmissions InformationAcceptance to the University5Admissions Requirements and Procedures5Returning Students9Transfer of Credit to Other Schools24Withdrawal From the University24Academic StandardsApplicants for Stand-Alone Course Enrollment10Academic Grading System25Iowa Postsecondary Enrollment Act10Academic Progress Standards26Placement Assessment10Extended Enrollment Student28Policy of Nondiscrimination10Honors and Awards28Prior Learning Assessment11Pass/Fail Option28Credit by Examination11Plagiarism Policy29Experiential Learning Portfolios11Reinstatement Procedures29Transfer of Credit11Repeated Courses30Transfer of Credit Between Kaplan Higher Education Schools13Technology Requirements13Financial InformationEnrollment Status31Financial Aid Services3114Refund Policy31Career Services14Scholarships32Conduct14Tuition and Fees32Crime Awareness and Campus Security16Student Information and ServicesAcademic Freedoms and Student ResponsibilitiesDirectory Information Public Notice16ProgramsDrug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness and Prevention16Core Curriculum34Electronic Communications Policy16Arts and Sciences Programs36Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)17Business Programs40Guidance Services17Criminal Justice Programs54Personal Appearance17Education Programs62Personal Property17Information Systems and Technology Programs70Problem Resolution, Student Complaints, and Grievance Procedures17Legal Studies Programs78Student Activities17Nursing and Health Science Programs86Student Health Services18Travel and Tourism Programs96Student Housing18Course DescriptionsStudent Interaction18Tutoring18Academic Information100Kaplan University Faculty and AdministrationKaplan University Board of Trustees141Kaplan University Faculty and Administration141Academic Calendar19Attendance/Tardiness Policy19Certification, State Board, and National Board Exams19Ownership152Changes in Programs or Policies20Catalog Certification152Definition of a Unit of Credit20Kaplan Higher Education Corporation Board of Directors153Other Information
University InformationMission, Purposes, Philosophy, and HistoryUNIVERSITY MISSIONKaplan University is an institution of higher learning dedicatedto providing innovative undergraduate, graduate, and continuingprofessional education. Our programs foster student learning withopportunities to launch, enhance, or change careers in a diverseglobal society. The University is committed to general education,a student- centered service and support approach, and appliedscholarship in a practical environment.UNIVERSITY PURPOSESTo accomplish its mission, Kaplan University has established thefollowing purposes:1. Provide academic programs that have been developed and assessedby faculty, staff, and members of educational, professional, andbusiness communities.2. Provide intensive and comprehensive instruction using bothonsite and online modes of delivery that strengthens studentacademic achievement.3. Instill in its students the value of lifelong learning by stimulatingintellectual curiosity, creative and critical thinking, and awarenessof culture and diversity.4. Plan and provide facilities and resources that respond to theneeds of students, faculty, and staff.5. Assist students in developing professional attitudes, values, skills,and strategies that foster success in their careers and in life.6. Prepare students to meet the ever-changing needs of theircommunities now and in the future.UNIVERSITY PHILOSOPHYKaplan University recognizes the worth and dignity of all peopleand is sensitive to the diversity of cultural and ethnic backgroundsrepresented in its student population. All students are encouraged toreach their potential within the framework of their individual needs,interests, and capabilities. The University employs instructionalmethods based on adult learning theory and is committed to thedevelopment of each student’s intellectual, analytical, and criticalthinking abilities. Teaching techniques encourage active studentparticipation and may include group discussions and projects, laboratory work, simulations, demonstrations, field trips, guest speakers,and lectures. A strong emphasis is placed on ethics, accountability,professionalism, and the individual’s commitment to pursuing lifelongpersonal and professional development. Kaplan University helpsstudents reach their educational goals by providing them with thecommunication skills necessary to work successfully with clients andother professionals, offering courses that prepare them to successfullyparticipate in society, equipping them with the business knowledgenecessary to succeed in the “real world,” and encouraging them tobecome involved in professional organizations that will promotetheir learning and professional skills.UNIVERSITY HISTORYKaplan University, formerly Kaplan College, Quest College, andAmerican Institute of Commerce (AIC), was founded in 1937. AICwas purchased by Quest Education Corp. in November 1998 and in2April 2000 changed its name to Quest College. Quest EducationCorp. was purchased in July 2000 by Kaplan, Inc. In November2000, the name of the College was changed to Kaplan College. In2004, Kaplan College expanded its academic offerings to includemaster’s-level programs and became Kaplan University.The University was founded to provide professional business trainingand has achieved this objective for over 65 years by keeping abreastof employment demands, employer needs, teaching methods, andthe use of various educational resources and industry-standardtechnology and equipment. The University offers master of arts,master of education, master of business administration, master ofscience, bachelor of science, associate of science, and associate ofapplied science degrees, as well as diplomas and certificate programsat its campus in Davenport, Iowa, and through online instruction.Graduates receive comprehensive education through disciplined,professional programs of instruction.Accrediting Agencies, Approvals,and Memberships Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher LearningCommission (HLC) and a member of the North CentralAssociation of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Their address is:30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400Chicago, IL 60602-2504Tel: 800.621.7440 (Toll Free) The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is nationally accreditedby the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).Their address is:One DuPont Circle, NW, Suite 530Washington, DC 20036Tel: 202.887.6791 The Master of Education is conditionally approved by the IowaState Board of Education for the secondary teaching concentrationarea. Their address is:Iowa State Board of EducationGrimes State Office Building400 East 14th StreetDes Moines, IA 50319-0146Tel: 515.281.5296 The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has interim approvalfrom the Iowa Board of Nursing. Their address is:400 SW 8th Street, Suite BDes Moines, IA 50309-4685Tel: 515.281.3255 The medical assisting programs are accredited by the Commissionon Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)on recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of theAmerican Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE).Their address is:1361 Park StreetClearwater, FL 33756Tel: 727.210.2350
The Nurse Assistant Preparation Certificate program is approved bythe Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. Their address is:Iowa Department of Inspections and AppealsLucas State Office Building321 East 12th StreetDes Moines, IA 50319-0083Tel: 515.281.7102 The Kaplan University School of Business has been validated bythe Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) as meetingtheir standards for the following certificates:Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals,NSTISSI-4011Senior Systems Managers, CNSSI-4012Students who successfully complete MT 300: Management ofInformation Systems, MT 460: Management Policy and Strategy,and IT 331:Technology Infrastructure will receive these twocertificates from CNSS. Their address is:Committee on National Security SystemsCNSS SecretariatNational Security Agency9800 Savage Road, Suite 6716Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-6716Tel: 888.678.4772 (Toll Free)Tel: 410.854.6805 Kaplan University is recognized by the Iowa Department ofEducation. Qualified students of Kaplan University are eligibleto receive Iowa state tuition grants. Kaplan University is approvedby the Iowa and Illinois Divisions of Vocational Rehabilitation andthe Iowa Private Industry Area Council. Kaplan University has operating authority granted by the IllinoisBoard of Higher Education. Additional information regarding thisinstitution may be obtained by contacting the Board:431 East Adams, 2nd FloorSpringfield, IL 62701Tel: 217.782.2551 Kaplan University is licensed by the Commission for IndependentEducation, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contactingthe Commission:325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400Tel: 888.224.6684 (Toll Free) Kaplan University is licensed by the Arizona State Board forPrivate Postsecondary Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Board:1400 West Washington, Room 260Phoenix, AZ 85007Tel: 602.542.5709 Kaplan University is licensed by Nebraska’s Coordinating Commissionfor Postsecondary Education. Additional information regardingthis institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission:140 North 8th Street, Suite 300Lincoln, NE 68509-5005Tel: 402.471.2847 Kaplan University is a licensed testing center for the Institute ofCertified Travel Agents (ICTA). Kaplan University is approved under the provisions of Title 38,United States Code, to train eligible persons and veterans. Kaplan University is approved to train eligible students by theWorkforce Development Center. Kaplan University is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant, alien students.Academic Resource CenterONSITEThe University maintains and develops information resources andservices that support the education goals of students, faculty, andstaff, and also shares these resources with the community. Theseresources include a collection of books, professional journals andperiodicals, audiovisuals, and other digital information formats,computer workstations, and other materials. In addition, students,faculty, and staff are able to utilize area libraries through the StateOpen Access Program and interlibrary loan services.Because library skills are an integral part of a student’s academicachievement, students receive instruction in library skills and procedures. Development of library skills is strengthened by a researchcomponent throughout the curriculum. A professional librarianand trained support personnel are available to assist students andfaculty through the Academic Resource Center and virtual libraries.Students enrolled in any of the University’s educational deliverysystems are assured access to educational resources and servicesthrough a variety of communication media. As students requireincreased access to library resources and information services dueto geographical, social, and workplace issues, additional resourceswill be provided with the use of databases and online computerservices. Other formats may be added as technology advances areincorporated into the University library system. These electronicservices and information resources will complement holdings onthe Kaplan University campus and offer library support for onsiteand online education. The Kaplan University Academic ResourceCenter conducts annual reviews of onsite and electronic holdings aswell as the use of technology in facilitating library and educationalresource growth and expansion. Improvements in the various formatswill increase the value of services to current students, graduates,staff, and the community.Electronic Information AccessTo help students develop the fundamental technology skills necessary for the twenty-first century, the Kaplan University campus inDavenport, Iowa, provides electronic mail accounts and campusInternet access for students.Online LibraryKaplan University offers students a full complement of library servicesthrough its relationship with UAH Salmon Library at the Universityof Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama. The UAH Salmon Library is afully appointed university library with a collection of over 325,000volumes along with collections of U.S. government documents,materials in microform and microfiche, and manuscript collections.The library currently receives over 20,000 serials and periodicals.The library’s catalog is available online, and students can easily accessa description of any item in the collection. Library books can thenbe delivered physically to borrowers; articles and excerpts can bescanned and delivered electronically. In addition to its catalog, thelibrary offers access to 13,000 e-journals.P O L I C Y I N F O R M AT I O N3
Availability of journals and texts is subject to change.KU on Campus FacilitiesKaplan University students have access to UAH Salmon Librarycomparable in almost every way to the access of in-person users,including access to specialized databases, such as ERIC, LexisNexisAcademic Universe, Medline/PubMed, Academic Search Elite, andTOPICsearch, as well as discipline-specific databases in theareas of business, information technology, education, health andmedicine, criminal justice, pharmacology, current events, andprofessional development.The KU on Campus program is a unique delivery method thatoffers students the best of both worlds: the flexibility of online programs with the benefits of an optional face-to-face campus experience. This program is a collaborative effort between Kaplan HigherEducation Campuses (KHEC) and Kaplan University. In this program, Kaplan University personnel are located on existing KHECschools, such as Hamilton College in Iowa. Each KU on Campus locationprovides the student with onsite Academic Advising services, onsitelibrary access, a student lounge, and computer labs, in addition to theonline services available through Kaplan University.Online PlatformKaplan University’s online platform is located on the Internet atwww.kaplan.edu. It is supported by a large farm of Web serversconfigured redundantly to assure uninterrupted, around-the-clockoperation. Degree program and certificate courses are taught byqualified professors and administered by the Kaplan UniversityAdvanced Classroom Environment (KU ACE), a unique highperformance, multiuser database management system. The attractivelydesigned class pages encourage student involvement and interaction,and the system facilitates text-based class discussions based on professor commentaries, readings, Web field trips, and other assignments.A Kaplan University online course is actually a specialized Internetbased application presented to both the students and the professorusing KU ACE. Unlike traditional classroom instruction, which oftenrelies on improvisation driven by a desire to cover the material, KaplanUniversity online courses are fully developed and realized before thefirst lesson ever takes place. Every assignment and activity in a coursehas been planned, selected, and evaluated in light of the course’sspecific learning outcomes.Onsite FacilitiesThe Kaplan University campus is located at 1801 East Kimberly Road,Suite 1, in Davenport, Iowa. The building encompasses a spacious35,100 square feet. The campus is conveniently located near restaurants,shopping malls, and apartment complexes. The nearby interstate highway system makes this campus easily accessible to Iowa and Illinoisresidents. The facilities include classrooms, computer laboratories,a medical laboratory, a library, and a student lounge. Each KaplanUniversity course is taught in specially built classrooms, includingcomputer and medical labs. Facilities are accessible to persons withphysical impairments.4Students enrolled in the KU on Campus program enjoy the convenience and flexibility of 24/7 online education through the KaplanUniversity platform, while also having the option of weekly face-to-faceseminars and personal conferen
Phoenix, AZ 85008 Tel: 866.527.5268 (Toll Free) ONLINE SUPPORT CENTERS 6301 Kaplan University Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Tel: 866.522.7747 (Toll Free) Email: techsupport@kaplan.edu 550 West Van Buren Street, 7th Floor Chicago, IL 60607 Tel: 312.777.6100 PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT CENT
