About this Catalog Addendum
The updates listed in below apply to the 2012-2013 Argosy University Academic Catalog—Graduate Programs | Volume 3, Issue 1 . In addition to correcting errors in the 2012-2013 Argosy University Academic Catalog—Graduate Programs | Volume 3, Issue 1, this publication compiles new and updated information.
The entries below describe where the new information should be inserted. Students are encouraged to contact their academic advisor or program chair in the event they have any questions regarding changes in program requirements.
See auprograms.info for program duration, tuition, fees, and other costs, median debt, federal salary data, alumni success, and other important info.
Revisions to the Argosy University Academic Catalog—Graduate Programs by Section
The entries described below are listed by section of the 2012-2013 Argosy University Academic Catalog—Graduate Programs |Volume 3, Issue 1. Only those sections that reflect updated information are listed.
Section Six, Financial Policies and Assistance
Update
The update described below applies to one item described under Loans , the fifth topic under Types of Financial Assistance .
“Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan” should now read “Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan.”
Update
The update described below applies to Applying for Financial Assistance.
The second and third sentences of the second paragraph under What Happens Next? should be replaced with the following:
If the Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loans are part of the financial aid package, a loan entrance interview will be necessray. The student must also complete the Direct Loan Promissory Note in order to receive Direct Loan funds.
Update
Georgia State Refund Policy , the first topic under State Refund Policies , has been revised and should be replaced with the following:
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Georgia State Refund Policy
The Georgia State Refund Policy applies to students who officially drop all courses in a semester from Argosy University Online Programs or Argosy University, Atlanta whether through providing notification to the University or ceasing attendance without notification. Students dropping all courses in a semester are considered withdrawn for refund purposes and are subject to the Return of Title IV Funds Policy. Georgia students are entitled to a full refund of all monies paid, including application fees, if the student requests a refund within three (3) business days of signing an enrollment agreement.
Campus-Based Programs
Fees will be refunded according to the refund percentage shown in the tables below. If a student is enrolled in course(s) across the entire semester, the evaluation period for the refund percentage will be the entire 15-week semester. If a student is only enrolled in course(s) in one 7.5-week session during the semester due to an approved reason for exception to the continuous enrollment policy, the evaluation period will be for that session of instructional time. For students registering in the second or third starts in a semester of a 5-week session program, the evaluation period for tuition refunds will be for each session of instructional time.
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If Student Withdraws from the Institution
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On or before the applicable Attendance Confirmation date of the first day of the session of instructional time |
100% |
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Between the day after the applicable Attendance Confirmation date but before the end of the first 5% of the session of instructional time |
95% |
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Between the end of the first 5% and 10% of the session of instructional time |
90% |
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Between the end of the first 10% and 25% of the session of instructional time |
75% |
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Between the end of the first 25% and 50% of the session of instructional time |
50% |
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After the first 50% of the session of instructional time |
0% |
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Argosy University Online Programs
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If Student Withdraws from the Institution
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On or before the first day of classes |
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After the first day of class but before the end of the first 5% of the semester or instructional time |
95% |
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Between the end of the first 5% and 10% of the semester or instructional time |
90% |
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Between the end of the first 10% and 25% of the semester or instructional time |
75% |
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Between the end of the first 25% and 50% of the semester or instructional time |
50% |
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After the first 50% of the semester or instructional time |
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Fees will be refunded according to the refund percentage shown in the tables above. Refunds are made within 30 days of the date of determination. |
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Update
The following updates apply to the first two items listed under Financial Aid Refund Redistribution Policy .
Item number one should be revised to read as follows: Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan.
Updates
The following updates apply to Return of Title IV Funds Policy .
The first sentence of the first paragraph under the subheading For All Programs should be replaced with the following:
If the student received more than the amount of Federal student financial assistance earned, the difference will be returned to the Federal student financial assistance programs from which funds were received in the following order: Unsubsidized Direct Loan, Subsidized Direct Loan, Perkins Loan, PLUS Loan, Pell Grant, SEOG.
The following should be inserted as the fifth paragaph under the subheading For All Programs:
If students are only scheduled to attend course(s) in one session during the semester due to an approved reason for exception to the continuous enrollment policy, the evaluation period for the Return of Title IV calculation as described above will include the session begin and end dates for that session of instructional time.
Section Nine, College of Business
Master’s Programs
Update
The update described below applies to the Master of Science in Human Resource Management degree program.
Program Learning Outcomes as described on the above referenced page should be replaced with the following:
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Outcome One: Analysis and Integration
Evaluate practices from any HR sub-discipline, including staffing, compensation and benefits, employee relations, training, and employee and organizational development, in terms of human and financial impact on the organization or work group and in consideration of local, national, or global environments.
Program Outcome Two: Ethics
Apply ethical principles, generally accepted business practices, and best-practice tools to provide accurate advice and counsel to appropriate stakeholders in making decisions about Human Resources policies, practices, or initiatives.
Program Outcome Three: Communication
Communicate the value-added contribution of human resource organizations and projects to decision makers outside of the HR field using relationship management and a consultative approach.
Program Outcome Four: Critical Thinking
Analyze and Implement talent management and succession planning systems, applying recruitment, selection, training & development concepts, and retention processes including performance management to assure business success.
Program Outcome Five: Management
Implement and revise as necessary compensation, benefits, and reward programs that meet the strategies and constraints of the work environment.
Program Outcome Six: Leadership
Establish the vision for HR initiatives and demonstrate ability to apply change management principles using consultative approaches to realize the vision through effective organizational leadership.
Update
The update described below applies to the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership degree program.
Program Learning Outcomes as described on the above referenced page should be replaced with the following:
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Outcome One: Analysis and Integration
Evaluate theoretical and practical aspects of organizational leadership to develop innovative strategies based on best practices that help achieve operational and strategic goals.
Program Outcome Two: Ethics
Apply ethical and legal principles to the leadership functions of a business setting.
Program Outcome Three: Communication
Design and execute employee communication plans toward expressed business or organizational goals.
Program Outcome Four: Management
Evaluate the skills and capabilities of individuals relative to specific organizational settings and provide counsel where organizational systems and processes are inconsistent with competencies of the existing workforce.
Program Outcome Five: Leadership
Demonstrate the value-added contribution of leadership actions and practices to the organization and to the surrounding business environment.
Section Twelve, College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
Clinical Psychology Programs
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Degree Program
Update
The update described below applies to Admission Requirements .
The second sentence of the (*) note that appears on the above referenced page should be replaced with the following:
Students who are interested in applying to the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program upon completion of the MA in Clinical Psychology degree program, must meet the admission requirements for the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program.
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The update described below applies to Committee Decisions .
The third sentence should be replaced with the following:
Accepted applicants are required to remit a non-refundable deposit of $200.00 by the date stipulated on the written notification to reserve a place in the entering class.
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Degree Program
Updates
The updates described below apply to Admission Requirements .
The fourth item of the bullet point list should be deleted:
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores
The first sentence of the last paragraph should be replaced with the following:
On rare occasions, an applicant with a grade point average lower than the stated admission requirements may be considered for admission if the applicant provides documented evidence of interest, ability, and aptitude for doctoral study in clinical psychology.
The following should be inserted on the above referenced page following Admission Requirements:
Optional Admission Material
Applicants may submit their scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
Update
The update described below applies to Committee Decisions .
The third sentence should be replaced with the following:
Accepted applicants are required to remit a non-refundable deposit of $200.00 by the date stipulated on the written notification to reserve a place in the entering class.
Counselor Education Programs
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree Program
Update
Argosy University, Schaumburg should be added to the list of campuses that offer the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree program. See below for updated list of Offering Campuses :
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree Program
Offering Campuses
Argosy University, Denver; Argosy University, Nashville; Argosy University, Phoenix; Argosy University, Salt Lake City; Argosy University, Sarasota; Argosy University, Schaumburg;* Argosy University, Tampa
Note
Campus will begin offering the curriculum Fall Semester 2013 (August 29, 2013).
College of Business Curriculum Updates
The Master of Science in Management (Revised Curriculum/30 Credit Hours) should be inserted on the above referenced page. The curriculum is effective Fall Semester 2013 (August 29, 2013).
Click on the link below for the description of program requirements:
College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Curriculum Updates
The campus-specific program requirements for the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree program offered by Argosy University, Schaumburg should be inserted on the above referenced page. The curriculum is effective Fall Semester 2013 (August 29, 2013).
Click on the link below for a description of program requirements:
Graduate Catalog Addendum Updates
The entry below describes an update to content initially published in the 2012-2013 Argosy University Academic Catalog—Graduate Programs | Volume 3, Issue 2 and updated in the 2012-2013 Argosy University Academic Catalog—Graduate Programs | Volume 3, Issue 4.
Update
Argosy University, Sarasota; Argosy University, Tampa; and Argosy University, Washington DC should be added to the list of campuses that offer the Master of Business Administration Degree Program (Revised Curriculum/30 Credit Hours) . These campuses will begin offering curriculum effective Fall Semester 2013 (August 29, 2013). See below for updated list of offering campuses:
Master of Business Administration Degree Program (Revised Curriculum/30 Credit Hours)
Offering Campuses*
Argosy University, Atlanta; Argosy University, Chicago; Argosy University, Dallas; Argosy University, Denver; Argosy University, Hawai’i; Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Orange County; Argosy University, Phoenix; Argosy University, Salt Lake City; Argosy University, San Diego; Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area; Argosy University, Sarasota;** Argosy University, Schaumburg; Argosy University, Seattle; Argosy University, Tampa;** Argosy University, Twin Cities; Argosy University, Washington DC**
Notes
*The curriculum will be offered only in the fully online format through Argosy University Online Programs effective January 31, 2013. The campuses listed above will begin offering the curriculum Summer Semester 2013 (May 6, 2013).
**Denotes campuses that will begin offering curriculum effective Fall Semester 2013 (August 29, 2013) |
