Catalog at a Glance

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Section One, Introduction

• Accreditation and State Licensing  
  • Institutional Accreditation  
  • State Licensing  
  • Programmatic Accreditation  
• Statement of Mission  
• Values  
• Statement of Purpose  
• History and Philosophy  
• Ownership  
• Governance  
• Additional Information for California Students  

Section Two, Institutional Policies

• Academic and Professional Standards  
• Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy  
• Outcomes Assessment  
• Institutional Learning Outcomes for Argosy University  
• Philosophy of Instruction  
• Commitment to Diversity  
• Non-Discrimination Policy  
• Student Grievance Procedure for Internal Complaints of Discrimination and Harassment  
• Right to Change Requirements  
• Licensing/Registering/Certification  
• Disability Services  
• The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974  
• Notice of Argosy University Policies to Comply with the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008  

Section Three, Health/Safety Policies and Procedures

• Anti-Hazing Policy  
• No Harassment Policy  
• Sexual Misconduct & Relationship Violence Policy   
• Reporting Health or Safety Hazards   
• Campus Security Report  
• Drug and Alcohol Policies   
• Health and Immunization  
• Medical Responsibilities and Risks  
• Health Insurance  
• Liability Insurance  
• No Smoking Policy  
• Firearms Policy  

 Section Four, Student Rights and Responsibilities

• Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities  
• Argosy University Ethical Code of Conduct  
• Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism  
• Institutional Review Board  
• Student Professional Development Committee  
• Student Conduct Committee  
• General Probation  
• Other Reasons for Dismissal  
• Student Complaint Procedure  
• Student Right to Appeal  
• Appeals Committee  
• State Contact Information for Student Complaints  
• Unresolved Disputes  
• Administrative Leave of Absence  

Section Five, Admission Policies

• Admission Procedures and Conditions  
• Admission Decisions  
• Applications to Multiple Campuses  
• Late Admission  
• Conditional Admission  
• Reapplication for Admission  
• Readmission Process after Withdrawal/Dismissal  
• Reinstatement after Administrative Withdrawal for Non-Continuous Enrollment  
• Readmission after Extended Absence  
• Early Acceptance  
• Deferral Policy  
• U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense Education Benefits  
• International Student Admissions Policy  
• English Language Proficiency Policy  
• Admissions Requirements for Students Requiring Form I-20 Sponsorship  

Section Six, Financial Policies and Assistance

• Tuition and Fees  
• Payment Policies and Financing Options  
• Tuition Waiver for a Future Course (Argosy University Online Programs Non-term Enrollment)  
• Estimated Cost of Attendance Budget  
• Financial Assistance  
• Argosy University Refund Policies  
• State Refund Policies  
• Course Add/Drop Refund Policy  
• Institutional Refund Course Drop and Withdrawal Refund Deadlines  
• Financial Aid Refund Redistribution Policy  
• Return of Title IV Aid  
• Financial Aid Stipend Return Policy  
• Non-Federal Refund Policy (Minnesota)  
• California State Tuition Recovery Fund  

Section Seven, Academic Policies and Procedures

• Academic Year  
• Enrollment Policies  
• Enrollment in Multiple Programs  
• Leave of Absence (Argosy University Online Programs)  
• Registration  
• Course Availability/Cancellation  
• Course Types and Delivery Methods  
• Waiver/Course Substitution  
• Course/Credit Transfer  
• Second Graduate Degree  
• Writing Assessment Policy  
• Transcripts and Student Records  
• Relocation to Another Argosy University Campus  
• Student-at-Large Status  
• Attendance  
• Student Advisement  
• Withdrawal Policy  
• Unit of Credit  
• Grade Scale  
• Grade Point System  
• Additional Grades  
• Audit Policy  
• Grade Appeal Procedures  
• Retaking Coursework Policy  
• Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress for Graduate Programs  
• Dismissal  
• Appeal of Academic/Financial Aid Dismissal  
• Policy Governing Satisfactory Progress and Recertification of Benefits For Eligible Veterans  
• Minimum Academic Achievement Standards for Students Receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance  
• Petition to Graduate and Commencement  

Section Eight, Student Life

• Enrollment Verification  
• Transcript Requests  
• Housing  
• Support Services  
• Counseling Services  
• Tutoring Services  
• Student Government  
• Lecture, Symposia, Workshop Series  
• Special Interest Groups  
• Career Services  
• International Student Services  
• Alumni Association  
• Professional Associations  
• Honor Societies  
• Student Forums  
• Textbooks  
• Diversity  
• Newsletters  
• Campus Facilities  
• Library Resources  

Section Nine, College of Clinical Psychology

Master’s Level Degree Programs

• Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Degree Program 

  Doctoral Level Degree Programs

• Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Degree Program 

  Certificate Programs

• Graduate Certificate in Client-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies  

Section Ten, College of Counseling, Psychology and Social Sciences

Applied Psychology Non-Licensure Programs

Master’s Level Degree Programs

• Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology Degree Program    
• Master of Arts in Sport-Exercise Psychology Degree Program (30 Credit Hours)  
• Master of Arts in Sport-Exercise Psychology Degree Program (48 Credit Hours)  
• Master of Science in Human Services Degree Program  

Clinical Psychology Programs (Terminal Degree)

Master’s Level Degree Programs

• Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Degree Program (Terminal Degree)  

Counseling Psychology Programs

Master’s Level Degree Programs

• Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Degree Program  

Doctoral Level Degree Programs

• Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Degree Program (License-Eligible)   
• Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Degree Program (Non-Licensure)  
• Doctor of Education in Pastoral Community Counseling Degree Program  

Counselor Education Programs

Master’s Level Degree Programs

• Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree Program 

Doctoral Level Degree Programs

Doctor of Education in Counselor Education & Supervision Degree Program  

Marriage & Family Therapy Programs

Master’s Level Degree Programs

• Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy Degree Program  

Doctoral Level Degree Programs

• Doctor of Marriage & Family Therapy Degree Program  

Certificate Programs

• Post Graduate Certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy—Argosy University, Atlanta 
• Certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy—Argosy University, Sarasota  

 Section Eleven, College of Education

Non-Certification Education Programs

Master’s Level Degree Programs

• Master of Arts in Education in Curriculum and Instruction Degree Program  
• Master of Arts in Education in Teaching and Learning Degree Program  

Doctoral Level Degree Programs 

• Doctor of Education in Advanced Educational Administration Degree Program (non-certification)  
• Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Degree Program  
• Doctor of Education in Higher and Postsecondary Education Degree Program  
• Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning Degree Program  

State Certification Education Programs

Master’s Level Degree Programs

• Master of Arts in Education in Educational Administration Degree Program  

Doctoral Level Degree Programs

• Education Specialist in Advanced Educational Administration Degree Program  
• Doctor of Education in Advanced Educational Administration Degree Program (certification)  
• Doctor of Education in Initial Educational Administration Degree Program  

School Counseling Programs

Master’s Level Degree Programs

• Master of Arts in School Counseling Degree Program  

Non-Certification School Psychology Programs

Master’s Level Degree Programs

• Master of Arts in Educational Psychology Degree Program  

Non-Certification School Psychology Programs

Doctoral Level Degree Programs

• Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology Degree Program (32 Credit Hours)  

State Certification School Psychology Programs

Doctoral Level Degree Programs

• Education Specialist in School Psychology Degree Program (State Certification/36 Credit Hours)  

Section Twelve, College of Health Sciences

Section Thirteen, Graduate School of Business and Management

Master’s Level Degree Programs

• Master of Business Administration Degree Program  
• Master of Business Administration Degree Program with Concentration (36 Credit Hours)  
• Master of Science in Human Resource Management Degree Program  
• Master of Science in Management Degree Program  
• Master of Science in Organizational Leadership Degree Program  

Doctoral Level Degree Programs

• Doctor of Business Administration Degree Program   
• Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership Degree Program  

Doctoral Level Certificate Programs

• Advanced Professional Graduate Business Certificate Program  

Section Fourteen, Graduate Course Listings

• Section Fourteen, Graduate Course Listings  

Appendices

• Appendix I, Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, and Administration  
• Appendix II, Argosy University Academic Calendar 2016-2017  
• Appendix III, Tuition and Fee Schedule  
• Appendix IV, Argosy University Campus Locations  
• Appendix V, Faculty  
• Appendix VI, Additional Information for Virginia Students