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KAPLAN UNIVERSITY2009–2010 CATALOG ADDENDUMPUBLISHED: JUNE 23, 2010PREVIOUSLY ISSUED: AUGUST 5, 2009; AUGUST 26, 2009; SEPTEMBER 11, 2009; OCTOBER 14, 2009;NOVEMBER 11, 2009; JANUARY 6, 2010; FEBRUARY 22, 2010; MARCH 1, 2010; MARCH 24, 2010;APRIL 21, 2010; MAY 12, 2010; MAY 26, 2010Addenda are published on a regular basis and reflect changes to policies and programs based on decisionsmade by the University during the previous term. This Addendum is not intended to alter any section of theCatalog or prior Addenda that is not specifically addressed herein, and such sections shall remain in fullforce and effect until further notice.1
Table of ContentsPolicy InformationUniversity InformationAccrediting Agencies, Approvals, and Memberships. 11Facilities. 11Tutoring. 11Admissions InformationGeneral Policies. 12International Applicants. 13Policy of Nondiscrimination. 13Prior Learning Assessment. 14Transfer of Credit Between Kaplan Higher Education Institutions. 15Student Technology Requirements for Online Courses. 15Academic InformationAttendance/Tardiness Policy. 16Changes in Programs or Policies. 16Definition of an Academic Year. 16Dropping or Adding Courses. 16Leave of Absence. 17Program Transfers. 17Refresher Courses for Graduates. 17Transfer of Credits to Other Schools. 17Withdrawal From the University. 18Academic StandardsPass/Fail Option. 18First-Term Proficiency Standard. 18Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards. 18Financial InformationEnrollment Status. 19Financial Aid Services. 20Refund Policy. 20Undergraduate ProgramsProgram and Course ChangesCollege of Arts and Sciences Programs. 22School of Business and Management Programs. 35School of Criminal Justice Programs. 42School of Health Sciences Programs. 54School of Information Systems and Technology Programs. 74School of Legal Studies Programs. 78School of Nursing Programs. 90Discontinued Programs. 92Undergraduate Course DescriptionsDiscontinued Courses. 93Revised Course Titles/Numbers. 94Course Prerequisite Changes. 95Course Descriptions. 962Graduate ProgramsProgram and Course ChangesCollege of Arts and Sciences Programs. 110School of Business and Management Programs. 113School of Graduate Education Programs. 115School of Health Sciences Programs. 122School of Information Systems and Technology Programs. 126School of Legal Studies Programs. 127School of Nursing Programs. 130Graduate Course DescriptionsDiscontinued Courses. 132Revised Course Titles. 132Revised Course Credits. 132Course Prerequisite Changes. 132Course Descriptions. 133Concord Law SchoolConcord Law School InformationABA Approval. 142Required Disclosures. 142Program Objectives. 142The Curriculum. 142AdmissionsLLM Program. 143Application for Readmission. 143Transfer Credit for Prior Law Studies. 143Transfer of Credits to Other Schools. 143Student ServicesAcademic Calendar. 144Academic Support. 144Law Library. 144School PoliciesAcademic Year and Enrollment Status. 144Add/Drop Policy for Courses. 145Academic Standards and Academic Dismissals. 145Satisfactory Academic Progress. 145Reinstatement/Extended Enrollment Status. 145Grading and Examination. 145Retaken Work Policy. 145Transfer Credit, Outside Law School or Graduate Program. 146Probation for Failure to Progress in Studies. 146Time Limit to Complete Coursework. 147Graduation Requirements. 147Deferment, Leave of Absence, and Withdrawal. 147Student Conduct. 147Tuition and Fees. 147Cancellation and Refund Policy. 148Financial Aid Services. 149Concord Law School Course Descriptions. 150Concord Law School Administrators and Faculty Members. 152
Policies for Nondegree-Seeking StudentsAdmissions InformationGeneral Policies. 153Student ServicesTutoring Services. 153Career Services. 153Student Interaction. 153Conduct. 153Academic InformationCourse Enrollment. 153Academic StandardsLeave of Absence. 154Enrollment Verifications. 154Matriculation into Kaplan University. 154Transfer of Credits to Other Schools. 154Financial Information. 154Community College ConnectionAdmissions Requirements. 154Courses. 154Future Scholars—General PopulationAdmissions Requirements. 154Courses. 155Kaplan College Preparatory School Dual CreditAdmissions Requirements. 155Courses. 155Appendix A: KUFS—General Population Courses. 155Appendix B: Kaplan College Preparatory School DualCredit Courses. 156Academic Leadership and AdministrationKaplan University Administrators and Academic Leadership. 157Other InformationOwnership. 160Kaplan Higher Education Campuses. 1603
Kaplan UniversityContact InformationONLINEONLINE REGISTRAR’S OFFICEOffice for Returning Students550 West Van Buren Street, 7th FloorChicago, IL 60607Tel: 866.522.7747 (Toll Free)Fax: 800.588.4127 (Toll Free)Tel: 888.252.7895,ext. 4911 (Toll Free)ONLINE PROGRAMS/ADMISSIONS6600 North Andrews AvenueFort Lauderdale, FL 33309Tel: 866.527.5268 (Toll Free)6301 Kaplan University AvenueFort Lauderdale, FL 33309Tel: 866.527.5268 (Toll Free)4646 East Van Buren StreetPhoenix, AZ 85008Tel: 866.527.5268 (Toll Free)12650 Ingenuity DriveOrlando, FL 32826Tel: 866.527.5268 (Toll Free)ONLINE SUPPORT CENTERS6301 Kaplan University AvenueFort Lauderdale, FL 33309550 West Van Buren Street, 7th FloorChicago, IL 60607Tel: 866.522.7747 (Toll Free)Email: techsupport@kaplan.eduPRIOR LEARNINGASSESSMENT CENTER550 West Van Buren Street, 7th FloorChicago, IL 60607Fax: 800.582.9261 (Toll Free)CONCORD LAW SCHOOL10866 Wilshire Boulevard,Suite 1200Los Angeles, CA 90024Tel: 310.689.3200Fax: 310.470.3547CAMPUSESWhen confirming accreditation, please note that Kaplan University’s main campus is located in Iowa.MAIN CAMPUSDavenport1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite 1Davenport, IA 52807Tel: 563.355.3500Tel: 800.747.1035 (Toll Free)Fax: 563.355.1320IOWACedar Falls7009 Nordic DriveCedar Falls, IA 50613Tel: 319.277.0220Cedar Rapids3165 Edgewood Parkway, SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404Tel: 319.363.0481Des Moines4655 121st StreetUrbandale, IA 50323Tel: 515.727.2100Mason CityPlaza West2570 4th Street, SWMason City, IA 50401Tel: 641.423.2530MAINESouth Portland265 Western AvenueSouth Portland, ME 04106Tel: 207.774.6126Tel: 800.639.3110 (Toll Free)Fax: 207.774.1715Council Bluffs1751 Madison Avenue, Suite 750Council Bluffs, IA 51503Tel: 712.328.4212Lewiston475 Lisbon StreetLewiston, ME 04240Tel: 207.333.3300Fax: 207.333.3305MARYLANDFrederick*5301 Buckeystown Pike, Suite 103Frederick, MD 21704Tel: 877.510.2300 (Toll Free)Tel: 301.682.4882* Kaplan University, Frederick campus,is not enrolling new students at this time.Hagerstown18618 Crestwood DriveHagerstown, MD 21742Tel: 800.422.2670 (Toll Free)Tel: 301.739.2670KAPLAN UNIVERSITY LEARNING CENTERS4KAPLAN UNIVERSITY LEARNINGCENTER, DELRAY BEACHKAPLAN UNIVERSITY LEARNINGCENTER, ST. LOUISKAPLAN UNIVERSITY LEARNINGCENTER, PLANTATION3333 South Congress AvenueDelray Beach, FL 33445Tel: 561.381.63401807 Park 270 DriveSt Louis, MO 63146Tel: 314.205.79001601 SW 80th TerracePlantation, FL 33324Tel: 954.382.6840KAPLAN UNIVERSITY LEARNINGCENTER, INDIANAPOLISKAPLAN UNIVERSITY LEARNINGCENTER, MILWAUKEE9000 Keystone Crossing, Suite 120Indianapolis, IN 46240Tel: 877.320.5430201 West Wisconsin AvenueMilwaukee, WI 53203Tel: 414.223.2105NEBRASKALincoln1821 K StreetLincoln, NE 68508Tel: 402.474.5315Omaha5425 North 103rd StreetOmaha, NE 68134Tel: 402.572.8500
Business Offices6301 KAPLANUNIVERSITY AVENUE6600 NORTHANDREWS AVENUECHICAGO, IL(ONLINE)DAVENPORT, IA(ONSITE)PHOENIX, AZ(ONLINE)FORT LAUDERDALE,FL (ONLINE)*FORT LAUDERDALE,FL (ONLINE)*Academic AdvisingXXAdmissionsFinancial AidXXXXXXXXXXXXXXOnline Registrar’sOfficeSupport ServicesORLANDO, FL(ONLINE)*XX*No instruction will be provided at the Orlando or Fort Lauderdale sites; therefore, no faculty listing is included.5
6XXXXXXMaster of Science in AccountingMaster of Science in Criminal JusticeMaster of Science in EducationMaster of Science in Education inInstructional TechnologyMaster of Science in Higher EducationXXXXAdvanced Start Bachelor of Science inEnvironmental Policy and ManagementAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein Fire and Emergency ManagementAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein Fire ScienceXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXMasonOmahaCityXXXXXAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein Criminal Justice Administrationand ManagementXXXXAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein Criminal JusticeXAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein CommunicationXXAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein Business AdministrationXXAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein AccountingAdvanced StartXMaster of Science in PsychologyXXMaster of Science in NursingXXMaster of Science in ManagementXXMaster of Science in Legal StudiesBACHELOR’S DEGREESXXMaster of Science inInformation TechnologyXXMaster of Public HealthXMaster of Public AdministrationXXMaster of Health Care AdministrationXXMaster of Business AdministrationXXMaster of Arts in TeachingXXExecutive Juris Doctor (EJD)XXJuris Doctor (JD)MASTER’S DEGREESXMaster of Laws (LLM)PROFESSIONAL LAW lan University Program OfferingsSouthPortland
7XXXXXXXXXAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein Legal StudiesAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein Nutrition ScienceAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein Paralegal StudiesAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein Political ScienceAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein Professional StudiesAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein Public Administration and PolicyAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein Public HealthAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein PsychologyXXXXXXXXXXXXBachelor of Science in Fireand Emergency ManagementBachelor of Science in Fire ScienceBachelor of Science in Healthand WellnessBachelor of Science in HealthCare AdministrationBachelor of Science in HealthInformation ManagementXXXXXXXXXBachelor of Science in EnvironmentalPolicy and ManagementXXXXXXXXXXBachelor of Science in Criminal JusticeAdministration and ManagementXXXXXXXBachelor of Science in Criminal JusticeXXXXXXBachelor of Science in CommunicationXXXXBachelor of Sciencein Business AdministrationXXXXXXXXXXXBachelor of Science in AccountingBachelor of ScienceXAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein International and ComparativeCriminal JusticeXXXXXXXAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein Information TechnologyXXXAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein Human ServicesXXAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein Health ScienceXXAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein Health Care AdministrationXXXXXXXXXXMasonOmahaCityAdvanced Start Bachelor of Sciencein Health and WellnessAdvanced Start MSouthPortland
8XXBachelor of Science in NursingXXXXBachelor of Science in Political ScienceBachelor of Science inProfessional StudiesBachelor of Science inPublic Administration and PolicyBachelor of Science in Public HealthBachelor of Science in PsychologyXXXXXXXXXXXAssociate of Applied Sciencein Medical Office ManagementXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXAssociate of Applied Sciencein Medical AssistingXXAssociate of Applied Sciencein Information TechnologyXXXAssociate of Applied Sciencein Human ServicesXXAssociate of Applied Science in HealthInformation TechnologyXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXAssociate of Applied Sciencein Graphic DesignAssociate of Applied Sciencein Fire ScienceAssociate of Applied Sciencein Early Childhood EducationXXXXXXXAssociate of Applied Sciencein Criminal JusticeXXXXXXXAssociate of Applied Sciencein Business AdministrationXXAssociate of Applied Sciencein Computer ForensicsXAssociate of Applied Sciencein AccountingASSOCIATE’S DEGREESXBachelor of Science in Paralegal StudiesXXXBachelor of Science in Nutrition ScienceXXXXMasonOmahaCityXBachelor of Science in Liberal StudiesXXXXXXXBachelor of Science in Legal StudiesXXXBachelor of Science in Internationaland Comparative Criminal JusticeXXBachelor of Science inInformation TechnologyXXBachelor of Science in Human ServicesXXBachelor of Science in Health ScienceBachelor of Science MXXXXXSouthPortland
9XXXXXXXIntroduction to ComputerProgramming Language CertificateLegal Secretary CertificateManagement and SupervisionCertificate in Criminal JusticeXXPrivate SecurityManagement CertificateKaplan University Learning Centers provide an opportunity for students to enroll in many online degree-level programs and offer limited onsite support for students.Students should contact their local Kaplan University Learning Center for details. XPrivate Security CertificateXXXXPhlebotomist CertificateXPathway to ParalegalPostbaccalaureate CertificateXXXXMedical Billing/Coding CertificateOffice Management CertificateXMedical Assistant CertificateXXXXInternet and WebsiteDevelopment CertificateXXXInformation TechnologyPathway CertificateXXXXCrime Scene Technician CertificateXXXXXCorrections CertificateComputer Systems Technician CertificateCERTIFICATE PROGRAMSXXXXXXXXPractical Nursing DiplomaXXDental Assistant DiplomaDIPLOMA PROGRAMSXXXXXXXAssociate of Science in Nursing(offered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, only)XXXAssociate of Science inInterdisciplinary StudiesXXMasonOmahaCityXXXAssociate of Applied Science inPublic AdministrationXAssociate of Applied Sciencein Paralegal StudiesXXAssociate of Applied Sciencein Medical TranscriptionAssociate’s Degrees MXSouthPortland
Policy InformationUnless otherwise noted, students enrolled at a Learning Center mustadhere to Kaplan University online policies and procedures as statedin the University Catalog and Addendum.UNIVERSITY INFORMATIONChanges to the University History are effective May 26, 2010:UNIVERSITY HISTORYKaplan University, formerly Kaplan College, Quest College, andAmerican Institute of Commerce (AIC), was founded in 1937.Hagerstown Business College was acquired in December 1996 byEducational Medical, Inc. (EMI), an educational company. In September1998, EMI changed its name to Quest Education Corp. AIC along withanother school, Hamilton College, were purchased by Quest EducationCorp. in November 1998, and in April 2000, AIC changed its name toQuest College. Quest Education Corp. was purchased in July 2000 byKaplan, Inc. In November 2000, the name Quest College was changed toKaplan College. In 2004, Kaplan College expanded its academic offeringsto include master’s-level programs and became Kaplan University.Hagerstown Business College, located in Hagerstown, Maryland,opened a campus in
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