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Table of ContentsCATALOG RIGHTS POLICYThe University must retain the flexibility to improve itsGeneral Information 4curriculum; therefore, course offerings may be changedMission and Objectives4during a student’s education. If a course required underHistory 4a previous catalog is no longer offered, a student eligibleCampus Locations4to graduate according to that catalog should consult hisFacilities5or her academic advisor or Dean to identify anotherAdmissions – Undergraduate Programs8course that may be used to fulfill the requirement. CourseAdmissions Requirements8substitutions in the degree program are permitted onlyAdmissions Procedures8with the approval of the Dean through the departmenthead or program director. Furthermore, the institutionCertifications and License 10reserves the right to make any changes in requirementsFinancial Information12it may consider necessary and desirable by due notice inTuition and Fees12the catalog. Substitutions for discontinued courses may beFinancial Aid12authorized or required by campus administration.Scholarships and Grants13Refund Policy14Students may graduate under the catalog in effect at thetime of their initial enrollment or any succeeding catalogDegree Programs16provided the catalog is not more than seven years old uponSchool of Healthcare20the completion of requirements for graduation. StudentsSchool of Business 26who have been gone from the institution for seven years orSchool of Technology 32more must enter the University under the catalog in effectSchool of Graphic Arts 36at the time of re-entry.Course Descriptions – Undergraduate Programs40A student’s transcript will reflect the course name, number,Equipment – Undergraduate Programs62and credits that are in effect at the time the course is beingAcademics62taken by the student.Attendance62Make-Up Work63Information contained in this catalog is subject to change atTransfer of Credit for Undergraduate Programs63the discretion of the University without prior notification.General Grading GuidelineIn the event of any inconsistency between the informationfor Undergraduate Programs65contained in this catalog and any other material, theSatisfactory Academic Progress forUndergraduate Programs67information contained in the catalog (including anyaddenda) shall take precedence. The institution is notDismissal68responsible for information or oral claims made byCancellation and Withdrawal70individuals that are contrary to the institution’s publishedReadmission70materials. Most photos included in this catalog are stockStudent Conduct71photography and do not represent actual students exceptStudent Services74where noted.Graduate Programs78Volume 21, effective February 3, 2020. Good through andGraduate Level Admissions Requirements79including January 17, 2021. Revised February 17, 2020.Graduate Level Admissions Procedures79School of Healthcare - Graduate Programs79For faculty information, please see addendum providedSchool of Business - Graduate Programs80with this document.School of Technology - Graduate Programs81I certify that this catalog is true and accurate in contentGraduate Program Course Descriptions84and policy.Graduate Level Academics88Satisfactory Academic Progress forGraduate Programs91Academic Calendar94SignatureDate2020 Catalog3
4. Serve as a leader of online highereducation in each of our communitiesby incorporating suggestions andrecommendations from knowledgeablerepresentatives of the programs offered.HistoryHistory of Independence UniversityIndependence University dates back to1891. Beginning in 1978, IndependenceUniversity operated as California Collegefor Health Sciences until 2005, whenit became Independence University, aname that more accurately reflects theinstitution’s broader range of programsand its philosophy that education shouldlead to greater independence. In 2010,Independence University merged withits affiliated institution, Stevens-HenagerCollege, becoming a branch of StevensHenager’s main campus in West Haven(Ogden), Utah. Today, IU is comprised ofthe School of Healthcare; the School ofBusiness; the School of Graphic Arts; andthe School of Technology.General InformationOnline Distance Education MissionWe are dedicated to helping our students graduate and get a much betterjob sooner. We focus on using online technology to provide education forpeople to obtain a rewarding career and an enriched life. Our goal is forour students to achieve success in career-oriented online programs andthe enhancement of skills in critical thinking, communication, problemsolving, and using technology, culminating in satisfactory career placementor advancement in current employment. To fulfill this goal, the institutionwill:1. Provide a solid foundation of specific competencies that will enablestudents to acquire the skills required in their chosen occupation.2. Provide students with education and knowledge to become competentmembers of their communities, enabling them to appreciate andsuccessfully cope with human relations problems encountered in theworkplace.3. Provide programs that include a variety of skills which will bringstudents a fuller realization of the world in which they live and work,so that they are capable of achieving a satisfactory and rewarding careerand lifestyle.42020 CatalogSpecializing in allied health programs,IU has made its mark in areas such asrespiratory care education, becoming thefirst institution to offer programs not onlyto working adults across the United Statesbut also to those serving in the military andto international students living in the U.S.Campus LocationsStevens-Henager CollegeWest Haven (Ogden) – Main1890 South 1350 WestWest Haven, UT 84401Phone: (801) 622-1567Fax: (801) 621-0853Independence University – Branch4021 South 700 East, Suite 400Salt Lake City, UT 84107Phone: (801) 290-3240Fax: (801) 263-0345
FacilitiesCalendarIndependence University (Salt Lake City)Students can generally begin classes at the University inany month of the year. Please see the detailed calendar onthe last page of the catalog.Independence University, a branch of Stevens-HenagerCollege West Haven (Ogden), is located off a major freewaywith easy access for students in the Woodlands officebuilding complex that accommodates on-ground learningfor our MBA program.University students interact with instructors and classmatesthrough an Online Learning Management System (LMS).Independence University uses the Canvas LMS platform.Canvas is a product of Instructure and is used extensively bypublic and private colleges across the United States. Canvasprovides technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,365 days a year.Accreditation – Independence UniversityIndependence University (IU) is accredited by theAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges(ACCSC), 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington,VA 22201. The ACCSC is listed as a nationally recognizedaccrediting agency by the United States Department ofEducation under the provisions of Public Law 82-550 andsubsequent legislation that requires the evaluation of suchagencies and issuance of an official list by the Department.IU is approved by the Utah Department of Commerce,Division of Consumer Protection, and is exempt fromregistration with the Utah State Board of Regents, as allowedin section 53B-5-105-5.2e of the Utah PostsecondaryProprietary School Act, revised February 17, 2011. StevensHenager College campuses in Idaho are registered with theIdaho State Board of Education.The Baccalaureate Degree Program in Nursing and theMaster’s Degree Programs in Nursing for Administrationand Education at Independence University are accreditedby the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, OneDupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036,(202) 887-6791.Legal ControlCenter for Excellence in Higher Education, Inc., anIndiana nonprofit corporation, legally controls StevensHenager College (including Independence University),CollegeAmerica (Arizona), CollegeAmerica (Colorado andWyoming), and California College San Diego.All colleges are affiliated. Officers at the corporation are EricJuhlin, President; Todd Zywicki, Secretary and Treasurer.Directors are William C. Dennis, Todd Zywicki, CarlBarney, Eric Juhlin, Roy Hurd, and Ken Konesco.Program ModificationsThe University prepares its students for employment in thetechnology, business, graphic arts, and medical communities.To best meet the needs of these employers, periodic revisionof our courses and majors is necessary. The Universitytherefore, reserves the right to add to or delete material fromcourses, alter program content, cancel a program if there isinsufficient enrollment, and change faculty, as circumstancesindicate.Disaster Affecting the University’sOperationsIn the event of an “Act of God” affecting operations (e.g.,fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, etc.), the University reservesthe right to suspend training for a period not to exceed 90days.Disability ServicesPhilosophyStudents with disabilities have a right to reasonableaccommodations.What Is a Disability?The Institution uses the definition of disability set forth inSection 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which statesthat a disabled person is anyone who:P Has a physical or mental impairment that substantiallylimits one or more major life activities;P Has a record of such an impairment;P Is regarded as having such an impairment.ExceptionsStudents with diagnosed alcohol or drug abuse qualifyfor services only when not actively engaged in the use ofthose substances. Individuals with temporary disabilities(e.g., having a broken arm, recovering from surgery) do notqualify under the law as someone with a disability, and assuch, are not entitled to reasonable accommodations.2020 Catalog5
Eligibility for ServicesAccommodationsIn order to receive accommodations, students must meet thefollowing criteria:Students with disabilities are entitled to reasonableaccommodations at the Institution. Institution managementwill determine what reasonable accommodations to providebased appropriate documentation that outlines the needs ofthe student and the demands of the course.1. Have a documented disability (documentation mustbe supplied) that presents a significant barrier to theeducational process, and2. Request services from Disability Services through theDisability Services Coordinator.Provisional eligibility, which allows students to receivelimited services and accommodations, may be granted in thefollowing situations:3. The student provides documentation that is outdated orincomplete and is in the process of obtaining updateddocumentation, or4. The student does not have ready access todocumentation, but provides some otherlegitimate evidence of disability and thelimitations and agrees to provide thedocumentation in a timely fashion.requiredform ofresultingrequiredDocumentation RequirementsStudents are required to provide the institution withmedical or psychological documentation in order toreceive accommodations. All medical information receivedby the Institution remains confidential and is released toother Institution personnel only with the student’s writtenpermission. Specific documentation requirements may varyslightly depending on the disability. Generally, studentsshould use the following guidelines in determining whatconstitutes adequate documentation:P Statement of disability, including diagnosis, instruments/tests used to reach that diagnosis, and current medications(if any) used to treat the condition and their potentialside effects, signed by a qualified medical/psychologicalprofessional;P Statement of the current impact of the disability onacademic performance;P icIf the student’s documentation is not current (within the lastthree to five years), or if the student has a learning disabilityand the most recent testing was prior to age 16, the studentwill be asked to seek more current testing and/or diagnosticinformation. This is to ensure that any accommodationsmade by the Institution are best suited to the student’scurrent needs and/or level of functioning.62020 CatalogTitle IX and VI of the CivilRights ActAll educational institutions receiving federal financialassistance are required to comply with Title IX of theEducational Amendments of 1972 and Title VI of the CivilRights Act of 1964, whereby institutions do not discriminateon the basis of sex, race, color, or national origin in theeducational programs or activities that they operate. TheInstitution admits students of any race, color, national andethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, andactivities generally accorded or made available to students atthe school. The Institution is subject to these requirementsand complies fully. The Campus Director is the coordinatorat the Institution. All students, faculty, and administrativeemployees should refer any complaints of discrimination inwriting to the coordinator’s attention.Vocational Rehabilitation ActThe Institution is an equal opportunity employer coveredby Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973concerning non-discrimination under federal grants: Section504. No otherwise qualified handicapped individual in theUnited States, as defined in Section 7(6) shall, solely byreason of his handicap, be excluded from the participation in,be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discriminationunder any program or activity receiving federal financialassistance.The Campus Director is the Institution’s Equal EmploymentOpportunity Administrator. The Equal EmploymentOpportunity Administrator is responsible for ensuring thatall applicants for admission are afforded equal opportunityin accordance with our EEO policy as well as supervisingperiodic reviews of our physical facilities and current policies,practices, and educational programs. In addition, theadministrator is responsible for reviewing all complaints thatallege discrimination of any sort.
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respiratory therapy from a Commissionon Accreditation for Respiratory Care(CoARC) accredited program or possessa related associate’s degree in either alife science (biology), physical science(chemistry, physics, or earth science) orhealthcare.Prospective students must also havecompleted a minimum of 21 quarter creditsof general education. Semester hours will beconverted to quarter credit hours using thestandard formula of semester hours x 1.5 quarter credit hours.Additional Admissions Requirements– Nursing BS degreeADMISSIONS – UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMSAdmissions RequirementsApplicants for admission must have graduated from an accredited high school,private secondary school, or have completed the equivalent (GED, HiSET, orTASC). High school transcripts in a foreign language must be translated andevaluated by a credential evaluation service for equivalency. Applicants mustpay tuition in advance if they do not qualify for financial assistance programs.Admissions Requirements – Online ProgramsAll applicants are required to complete a an assessment (SmarterMeasureOnline Readiness Assessment) with a passing score of 70% or higher for thetechnical competency portion of the assessment. All portions of the assessmentmust be completed prior to acceptance.Applicants who fail to meet the minimum score may take the SmarterMeasureassessment twenty-four hours or later after the first attempt. If the applicantfails to achieve the minimum score (70%) after two attempts, the applicantmust wait 30 days before he/she can retake the assessment. If the applicant failsto meet the minimum score for a third time they must wait 120 days (from firstattempt) to make another attempt.Applicants must also complete an Early Admissions Course (EAC). Applicantsmust submit nine required components and score 100% on the University andPolicy Quiz.Additiona lAdmissions Requirements - Medical Assisting AOS degreeAll applicants seeking admission into the Medical Assisting program arerequired to have a submitted and approved background check prior to the endof the third week of the first module. The background check is required toensure acceptance into an externship site (see Externship Requirements) andmust be approved prior to the end of your first module.Additional Admissions Requirements – Respiratory Care BS degreeTo enroll in this program, applicants must have an associate’s degree in82020 CatalogStudents seeking admission to the Bachelorof Science in Nursing program must holda valid Registered Nurse license that iscurrent, unsanctioned, or limited and shallhave completed sufficient college credit toattain the equivalent of third-year collegestatus (e.g., 60 semester credit hours or 90quarter credit hours) or be concurrentlyenrolled in an associate’s degree levelnursing program. Prospective studentsmust also have completed a minimum of22.5 quarter credits of general education.Semester hours will be converted to quartercredit hours using the standard formula ofsemester hours x 1.5 quarter credit hours.For example: 3 semester hours equal 4.5quarter credit hours.Admissions ProceduresTo apply for enrollment, the student submitsthe completed application to the Director ofAdmissions. The student should also requestthat a high school transcript or a copy of ahigh school diploma, or a GED, HiSET, orTASC for an associate’s or bachelor’s degree,be sent to the Director of Admissions. Aforeign graduate must provide a translatedand evaluated copy of a transcript. Applicantsalso may call, fax, or write the AdmissionsDepartment to request an application.Upon completion of the application and aninterview with an Admissions staff member,the Director of Admissions will review theapplicant’s goals. If it is determined that theapplicant’s educational and career goals are
not aligned with the institution’s mission, the college maydeny admission.Delivery SystemsConsortium and Articulation Agreementsbetween Affiliated SchoolsThe Center for Excellence in Higher Education (CEHE)group of schools, including Independence University,CollegeAmerica, Stevens-Henager College, and CaliforniaCollege San Diego, has consortium and articulationagreements in place that allow students enrolled at onecampus (“home campus”) to concurrently take coursesfrom any of the CEHE group of schools. All courses,grades, and attendance are recorded at the students’ homecampus. Students must take at least 50% of their courses ina program at their home campus.Undergraduate students need access to a computer andInternet service. Undergraduate students enrolling for thefirst time at the Institution are provided with a tablet and/or laptop computer that is loaded with Microsoft Officeto use during their program enrollment. Undergraduatestudents are also provided with any software required intheir program as needed.Students enrolled in graduate level programs need access to acomputer and Internet service, appropriate word processingand presentation software to complete course assignmentswill be provided.Fully Online DeliveryAll distance-learning students enrolled in fully onlinecourses will perform all assignments and exams online tocomplete each course. The instructor and the Dean, inorder to ensure appropriate educational outcomes, willmonitor these graded activities.The Internet method of delivery requires students tocomplete the distance course materials in a timely manner.A student will be permitted one module to complete acourse. Competency in the course will be determinedthrough assignments and testing. Electronic libraries,communication tools, and curriculum/testing tools havebeen provided to enhance the distance-learning experience.address) so that the course facilitator (instructor),other students, and administrators may make contactif needed.2. Online students are expected to be self-directed.Students must organize their time, plan theircourse assignments and projects to meet due dates,communicate well, and seek other sources beyond thetextbo
Jan 17, 2021 · Stevens-Henager College West Haven (Ogden) – Mainthe enhancement of skills in critical thinking, communication, problem 1890 South 1350 West West Haven, UT 84401 Phone: (801) 622-1567 Fax: (801) 621-0853 Independence University – Branch 4021 South 700 East, Suite 400 Salt Lake
