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2016-2017 [pic] KEISER UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL
CATALOG October, 2016
VOLUME 4, NO. 2 2016 - 2017
KEISER UNIVERSITY
www.keiseruniversity.edu Keiser University, Ft. Lauderdale
1500 NW 49th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
(954) 776-4456
Toll Free (800) -749-4456
Online Division
1900 W. Commercial Blvd. Suite 100
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Local (954) 351- 4040
Toll Free (888) 4-KEISER (US only)
Additional Locations
Keiser University, Clearwater
16120 US Highway 19 North
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 576-6500
Keiser University College of Golf and Sport Management
2600 North Military Trail,
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 478-5500
Keiser University, Daytona
1800 Business Park Boulevard
Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
(386) 274-5060
Keiser University Flagship Residential Campus
2600 North Military Trail,
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 478-5500
Keiser University, Ft. Myers
9100 Forum Corporate Parkway
Ft. Myers, Florida 33905
(239) 277-1336
Keiser University, Jacksonville
6430 Southpoint Parkway
Jacksonville, Florida 32216
(904) 296-3440
Keiser University, Lakeland
2400 Interstate Drive
Lakeland, Florida 33805
(863) 682-6020
Keiser University, Melbourne
900 South Babcock Street
Melbourne, Florida 32901
(321) 409-4800
Keiser University, Miami
2101 NW 117th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33172
(305) 596-2226
Keiser University, New Port Richey
6014 US Highway 19 North, Suite 250
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 484-3110
Keiser University, Orlando
5600 Lake Underhill Road
Orlando, Florida 32807
(407) 273-5800
Keiser University, Pembroke Pines
1640 SW 145th Avenue
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027
(772) 398-9990
Keiser University, Port St. Lucie
10330 South U.S. 1
Port St. Lucie, Florida 34952
(772) 398-9990
Keiser University, San Marcos
Gasolinera UNO, 2 c al sur
San Marcos, Carazo, Nicaragua
Local (505) 2535-2314 / 2535-2312
Toll Free (800) 969-1685
Keiser University, Sarasota
6151 Lake Osprey Drive
Sarasota, Florida 34240
(941) 907-3900
Keiser University, Shanghai
Summit Center F13, West Yanan Road
Shanghai, China 200052
+86 21 6207 6550
Keiser University, Tallahassee
1700 Halstead Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32309
(850) 906-9494
Keiser University Tallahassee Annex
1276 Metropolitan Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32312
(850) 692-0100
Keiser University, Tampa
5002 West Waters Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33634
(813) 885-4900
Keiser University, West Palm Beach
2085 Vista Parkway
West Palm Beach, Florida 33411
(561) 471-6000
University-Wide Graduate Catalog and Announcement October 12, 2016, Volume
4, No. 2
Keiser University publishes an "electronic catalog" annually with periodic
updates in an effort to provide updated information to students on an
ongoing basis. In spite of this desire and intention, Keiser University
reserves the right to make changes in its programs and the content of this
catalog as necessary on an ongoing basis in accordance with institutional
policies and procedures. The University makes every effort to provide
current and prospective students with the most up-to-date and current
information available, and will continue this practice as a matter of
policy and practice. Students also may access the University web site at
http://www.keiseruniversity.edu or call the main campus at 954-776-4456 for
specific information if desired.
Table of Contents
General Information 11
Mission Statement 11
Philosophy 11
Strategic Directions 12
History 13
Accreditation 15
Americans With Disabilities Act 16
Equal Opportunity Statement 16
Memberships and Approvals 17
Governance 19
Descriptions of Facilities and Equipment 20
Admissions 30
General Admissions Requirements 30
Program-Specific Admissions Requirements 30
Business and Technology 30
Doctor of Business Administration 30
Master of Accountancy 31
Master of Business Administration 32
Master of Organizational Leadership 33
Education 35
Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership,
and Instructional Design and Technology 35
Education Specialist 35
Master of Science in Education 36
Graduate Education Certificate in Career College Administration 36
CHIROPRACTIC MEDICINE 37
Doctor of Chiropractic 37
Health Sciences 38
Doctor of Health Science 38
Doctor of Nursing Practice 39
Master of Science in Nursing 39
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner 40
Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master Certificate 41
Master of Science in Nutrition 41
Master of Science in Nutrition With Distance Learning Internship 42
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy - Bridge Program 43
Master of Science in Physician Assistant 44
Social Sciences 46
Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision 46
Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Organizational Psychology 47
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology 47
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 47
Master of Science in Organizational Psychology 48
Master of Science in Psychology 48
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice 49
Master of Arts in Homeland Security 49
International Students 50
Transfer of Credit Procedures 51
Policy on Transfer Credit for Military Training and Education 52
Financial Services 52
Consumer Information 52
General Information 52
Loans 53
Scholarships 54
Student Eligibility Requirements 54
Financial Aid Procedures 54
Student Rights 55
Student Responsibilities 56
Graduate Satisfactory Academic Progress 57
Tuition, Fees, and Other Costs 58
Cancellation and Refund Policy 63
Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) 63
Cancellation/Withdrawal Calculation 64
Student Services 65
Orientation 65
Career Services 65
Student Organizations 66
Alumni Association 67
Counseling 68
Housing 68
Health Insurance 68
Graduation 68
Distance Learning 69
Objectives 69
Admissions Requirements for Enrollment in Online Learning 69
Faculty/Student Interaction 69
Facilities and Equipment 69
Student Services 69
Academic Advising 70
Testing 70
Delivery of Books 70
Learning Resources 70
Administrative Policies and Procedures 71
General Information 71
Effective Catalog Date 71
Official Communication with Students 71
Bursar's Office 72
University Bookstore 72
Fire Precautions 72
Campus Safety 72
Parking 72
Student Code of Conduct 73
Academic Honesty Policy 73
Professional Behavior Policy 75
Standards of Appearance 79
Grievance Procedures 79
Drug Policy 79
Firearms Policy 79
Arbitration Clause for Keiser University 80
Intellectual Property Policy 80
Privacy of Student Records 80
Keiser University Transcripts 81
Sexual Harassment 81
Title IX Compliance 81
Academic Policies 82
Credit Hours 82
Guidelines for Graduate Study 82
University Hours 82
Special Tutoring 82
Academic Advisement 82
Library System 83
The Writing Studio 83
Average Class Size 84
Field Trips 84
Guest Lecturers 84
Schedule Changes 84
Honor Code 84
Leave of Absence Policy 84
University Withdrawal Policy 85
Military Deployment Policy 85
Policy on Class Absences Due to Military Service 86
Policy On Military Stipends 86
Academic Re-Admittance Policy 87
Disciplinary Re-Admittance Policy 87
Add-Drop Period 88
Academic Load 88
Testing 88
Grading Policy 88
Academic Year 90
Standardized Testing Requirements 90
Degree Requirements 90
BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY 90
EDUCATION 92
CHIROPRACTIC MEDICINE 93
HEALTH SCIENCES 94
SOCIAL SCIENCES 96
University Hours 98
Graduate Programs Offered at Each Campus 99
Program Descriptions 109
BUSINESS AND tECHNOLOGY 109
Accounting 109
Master of Accountancy Degree 109
Business Administration 110
Doctor of Business Administration 110
Master of Business Administration Degree (ACBSP Accredited) 113
MBA 113
MBA in Accounting 113
MBA in Health Services Administration 113
MBA in International Business 113
MBA in Management 113
MBA in Marketing 113
MBA in Technology Management 113
Master of Science 116
Organizational Leadership 116
Graduate Business Certificate Programs 118
Health Services Management 118
Management and Leadership 118
EDUCATION 119
Doctor of Philosophy Degrees 119
Curriculum and Instruction 119
Educational Leadership 122
Instructional Design and Technology 124
Education Specialist Degrees 127
Educational Leadership 127
Instructional Design and Technology 128
Master of Science Degrees 130
Education, Allied Health Teaching and Leadership 130
Education, Career College Administration 131
Education, Leadership 133
Education, Online Teaching and Learning 134
Education, Teaching and Learning 136
Joint Graduate Degree Programs 137
Education and Business 137
Graduate Education Certificate Programs 139
Career College Administration 139
Chiropractic MEDICINE 140
Doctor of Chiropractic Degree 140
Chiropractic Physician 140
HEALTH SCIENCE 144
Doctorate of Health Science 144
Health Science 144
Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree 146
Nursing Practice 146
Master of Science Degrees 148
Nursing 148
Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner 149
Nutrition 151
Nutrition with distance Learning internship 153
Occupational Therapy Bridge Program 154
Physician Assistant 157
Graduate HEALTH SCIENCE Certificate Programs 160
Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master Certificate 160
SOCIAL SCIENCES 161
PSYCHOLOGY 162
Doctor of Philosophy Degrees 162
Counselor Education and Supervision 162
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 164
Psychology 166
Master of Science Degrees 169
Clinical Mental Health Counseling 169
Organizational Psychology 172
Psychology 173
Public Safety 174
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