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K aplan Universit yCatalogCalendar Year 2011–2012 Effective August 2011 Kaplan UniversityContact InformationONLINEONLINE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR Office for Returning Students 12650 Ingenuity Drive PRIOR LEARNING550 West Van Buren Street, 7th Floor Tel: 888.252.7895, Orlando, FL 32826 ASSESSMENT CENTERChicago, IL 60607 ext. 4911 (Toll Free) Tel: 866.527.5268 (Toll Free) 550 West Van Buren Street, 7th FloorTel: 866.522.7747 (Toll Free) 4646 East Van Buren Street Chicago, IL 60607Fax: 800.588.4127 (Toll Free) Phoenix, AZ 85008 ONLINE SUPPORT CENTERS Fax: 800.582.9261 (Toll Free) Tel: 866.527.5268 (Toll Free) 6301 Kaplan University AvenueONLINE PROGRAMS/ 1601 SW 80th Terrace Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 CONCORD LAW SCHOOLADMISSIONS Plantation, FL 33324 550 West Van Buren Street, 7th Floor 10866 Wilshire Boulevard,6301 Kaplan University Avenue Tel: 866.527.5268 (Toll Free) Chicago, IL 60607 Suite 1200Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Tel: 866.522.7747 (Toll Free)Tel: 866.527.5268 (Toll Free) Tel: 310.689.3200 Email: [email protected] Fax: 310.470.3547CAMPUSESWhen confirming accreditation, please note that Kaplan University’s main campus is located in Iowa
MAIN CAMPUS Council Bluffs Lewiston OmahaDavenport 1751 Madison Avenue, Suite 750 475 Lisbon Street 5425 North 103rd Street1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite 1 Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Lewiston, ME 04240 Omaha, NE 68134Davenport, IA 52807 Tel: 712.328.4212 Tel: 207.333.3300 Tel: 402.572.8500Tel: 563.355.3500 Des Moines Tel: 800.488.2190 (Toll Free)Tel: 800.747.1035 (Toll Free) 4655 121st Street Fax: 207.333.3305 EDUCATION CENTERFax: 563.355.1320 Urbandale, IA 50323 Pembroke Pines Maryland Tel: 515.727.2100 10131 Pines Boulevard, Suite B HagerstownBRANCH CAMPUSES Mason City 18618 Crestwood Drive Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 Tel: 800.987.6038 (Toll Free)Iowa Plaza West Hagerstown, MD 21742Cedar Falls 2570 4th Street, SW Tel: 800.422.2670 (Toll Free)7009 Nordic Drive Mason City, IA 50401 Tel: 301.766.3600Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Tel: 641.423.2530 NebraskaTel: 319.277.0220 Maine LincolnCedar Rapids South Portland 1821 K Street3165 Edgewood Parkway, SW 265 Western Avenue Lincoln, NE 68508Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 South Portland, ME 04106 Tel: 402.474.5315Tel: 319.363.0481 Tel: 207.774.6126 Tel: 800.639.3110 (Toll Free) Fax: 207.774.1715KAPLAN UNIVERSITY LEARNING CENTERSKAPLAN UNIVERSITY LEARNING KAPLAN UNIVERSITY LEARNING KAPLAN UNIVERSITY LEARNINGCENTER, DELRAY BEACH CENTER, MILWAUKEE CENTER, ROCKVILLE3333 South Congress Avenue 201 West Wisconsin Avenue 1390 Picard Drive, Suite 100Delray Beach, FL 33445 Milwaukee, WI 53203 Rockville, MD 20850Tel: 561.381.6340 Tel: 414.223.2105 Tel: 301.258.3800KAPLAN UNIVERSITY LEARNING KAPLAN UNIVERSITY LEARNING KAPLAN UNIVERSITY LEARNINGCENTER, INDIANAPOLIS CENTER, PLANTATION CENTER, ST. LOUIS9000 Keystone Crossing, Suite 800 1601 SW 80th Terrace 1807 Park 270 DriveIndianapolis, IN 46240 Plantation, FL 33324 St. Louis, MO 63146Tel: 877.320.5430 Tel: 954.382.6840 Tel: 314.205.7900 1 Business Offices 6301 KAPLAN 1601 SW 80TH CHICAGO, IL DAVENPORT, IA PHOENIX, AZ ORLANDO, FL UNIVERSITY AVENUE TERRACE (ONLINE)* (ONSITE) (ONLINE)* (ONLINE)* FORT LAUDERDALE, PLANTATION, FL FL (ONLINE)* (ONLINE) Academic Advising X X X X Admissions X X X X X Financial Aid X X X X X Online Office of the X Registrar Support Services X X *No instruction will be provided at the Fort Lauderdale, Chicago, Phoenix, or Orlando sites; therefore, no faculty listing is included
2 Kaplan University Program Offerings South Portland Council Bluffs Cedar Rapids Des Moines Hagerstown Mason City Davenport Lewiston Lincoln Omaha Online Cedar FallsPROGRAM Online instruction Program enrollment through campus locations; online instruction X Program enrollment through campus locations; combines onsite and online instructionPROFESSIONAL LAW DEGREESMaster of Laws (LLM)Juris Doctor (JD)Executive Juris Doctor (EJD)MASTER’S DEGREESMaster of Arts in TeachingMaster of Business Administration X X X X X X X XMaster of Health Care AdministrationMaster of Public AdministrationMaster of Public Health X X X X X X X X XMaster of Science in AccountingMaster of Science in XCriminal JusticeMaster of Science in EducationMaster of Science in Education inInstructional TechnologyMaster of Science inEducational PsychologyMaster of Science inEnvironmental PolicyMaster of Science in FinanceMaster of Science in Fire andEmergency ServicesMaster of Science inHealth EducationMaster of Science inHigher EducationMaster of Science inHomeland Security andEmergency ManagementMaster of Science inInformation TechnologyMaster of Science in Legal StudiesMaster of Science in ManagementMaster of Science in NursingMaster of Science in PsychologyBACHELOR’S DEGREESAdvanced StartAdvanced Start Bachelor of Science X X X X X Xin AccountingAdvanced Start Bachelor of Science X X X X X X X X X X Xin Business AdministrationAdvanced Start Bachelor of Science X X X X Xin Communication 3 South Portland Council Bluffs Cedar Rapids Des Moines Hagerstown Mason City Davenport Lewiston Lincoln Omaha Online Cedar Falls PROGRAM Online instruction Program enrollment through campus locations; online instruction X Program enrollment through campus locations; combines onsite and online instruction Advanced Start (continued) Advanced Start Bachelor of Science X X X X X X X X X X in Criminal Justice Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Management Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood X X Development Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and Management Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Advanced Start Bachelor of Science X in Health and Wellness Advanced Start Bachelor of Science X X X X X X X X X in Health Care Administration Advanced Start Bachelor of Science X X in Health Science Advanced Start Bachelor of Science X X X X X X X X in Human Services Advanced Start Bachelor of Science X X X X X X X in Information Technology Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in International and Comparative Criminal Justice Advanced Start Bachelor of Science X in Legal Studies Advanced Start Bachelor of Science X X in Nutrition Science Advanced Start Bachelor of Science X in Paralegal Studies Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Political Science Advanced Start Bachelor of Science X X X in Professional Studies Advanced Start Bachelor of Science X in Psychology Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Policy BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Bachelor of Science in Accounting X X X X X X Bachelor of Science X X X X X X X X X X X in Business Administration Bachelor of Science X X X X X in Communication Bachelor of Science in X X X X X X X X X X Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Management4 South Portland Council Bluffs Cedar Rapids Des Moines Hagerstown Mason City Davenport Lewiston Lincoln Omaha Online Cedar FallsPROGRAM Online instruction Program enrollment through campus locations; online instruction X Program enrollment through campus locations; combines onsite and online instructionBachelor of Science (continued)Bachelor of Science in Early X XChildhood DevelopmentBachelor of Science in EnvironmentalPolicy and ManagementBachelor of Science in Fireand Emergency ManagementBachelor of Science in Fire ScienceBachelor of Science in Health Xand WellnessBachelor of Science in Health X X X X X X X X XCare AdministrationBachelor of Science in HealthInformation ManagementBachelor of Science in X XHealth ScienceBachelor of Science in X X X X X X X XHuman ServicesBachelor of Science in X X X X X X XInformation TechnologyBachelor of Science in Internationaland Comparative Criminal JusticeBachelor of Science in Legal Studies XBachelor of Science inLiberal StudiesBachelor of Science in NursingBachelor of Science in X XNutrition ScienceBachelor of Science in XParalegal StudiesBachelor of Science inPolitical ScienceBachelor of Science in X X XProfessional StudiesBachelor of Science in Psychology XBachelor of Science in PublicAdministration and PolicyASSOCIATE’S DEGREESAssociate of Applied Science X X X X X X X X X Xin AccountingAssociate of Applied Science X X X X X X X X X X Xin Business AdministrationAssociate of Applied Science Xin Computer ForensicsAssociate of Applied Science X X X X X X X X X X Xin Criminal JusticeAssociate of Applied Science inEarly Childhood DevelopmentAssociate of Applied Science in X XEducational ParaprofessionalAssociate of Applied Sciencein Fire Science 5 South Portland Council Bluffs Cedar Rapids Des Moines Hagerstown Mason City Davenport Lewiston Lincoln Omaha Online Cedar Falls PROGRAM Online instruction Program enrollment through campus locations; online instruction X Program enrollment through campus locations; combines onsite and online instruction Associate’s Degrees (continued) Associate of Applied Science X in Graphic Design Associate of Applied Science in X Health Information Technology Associate of Applied Science X X X X X X X X X in Human Services Associate of Applied Science X X X X X X X X X in Information Technology Associate of Applied Science X X X X X X X X X X X in Medical Assisting Associate of Applied Science X X X X X X X X X in Medical Office Management Associate of Applied Science X X X X X in Medical Transcription Associate of Applied Science X X X X X X X X X in Paralegal Studies Associate of Applied Science in Public Administration Associate of Science in Nursing—Florida (offered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, only) Associate of Science in X X Nursing—Iowa DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Dental Assistant Diploma X Practical Nursing Diploma X X X X X CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Adult Nurse Practitioner Certificate* Applied Behavioral Analysis Postbaccalaureate Certificate Cisco Networks Postbaccalaureate Certificate Computer Forensics Postbaccalaureate Certificate Corrections Certificate Crime Scene Technician Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate* Graduate Certificate in Accounting Graduate Certificate in Addictions Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship for Growth Ventures Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship for New Ventures Graduate Certificate in Human Resources *Available in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Vermont
6 South Portland Council Bluffs Cedar Rapids Des Moines Hagerstown Mason City Davenport Lewiston Lincoln Omaha Online Cedar Falls PROGRAM Online instruction Program enrollment through campus locations; online instruction X Program enrollment through campus locations; combines onsite and online instruction Certificate Programs (continued) Graduate Certificate in Information Security Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design for Organizations Graduate Certificate in K−12 Educational Leadership Graduate Certificate in Literacy and Language Teaching Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Teaching Graduate Certificate in Online College Teaching Graduate Certificate in Project Management Graduate Certificate in Teaching With Technology Human Resources Postbaccalaureate Certificate Information Security Postbaccalaureate Certificate Internet Web Design Postbaccalaureate Certificate Legal Secretary Certificate Linux System Administration Postbaccalaureate Certificate Management and Supervision Certificate in Criminal Justice Medical Assistant Certificate X Medical Billing/Coding Certificate X X Microsoft Operating Systems Postbaccalaureate Certificate National Security Administration Postbaccalaureate Certificate Nurse Administrator Graduate Certificate Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate Nurse Informatics Graduate Certificate Oracle Database Administration Postbaccalaureate Certificate Pathway to Paralegal X Postbaccalaureate Certificate Phlebotomist Certificate X Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis Private Security Certificate Private Security Management 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 localKaplan University Learning Center for details
7 Table of Contents Policy Information Academic Standards University Information Academic Grading System ............................................................ 34 University Mission........................................................................ 11 Pass/Fail Option .......................................................................... 35 University Purposes ..................................................................... 11 Honors and Awards ...................................................................... 35 University Philosophy................................................................... 11 Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards .................................... 35 University History......................................................................... 11 Plagiarism Policy.......................................................................... 36 Accrediting Agencies, Approvals, and Memberships ...................... 12 Academic Appeals Policy .............................................................. 37 Administration, Staff, and Faculty ................................................. 15 Facilities ...................................................................................... 15 Financial Information Online Platform ............................................................................ 16 Enrollment Status......................................................................... 39 Library ......................................................................................... 16 Academic Eligibility for Financial Aid ............................................. 39 Tutoring ....................................................................................... 16 Financial Aid Services ................................................................... 39 Statement of Assessment ............................................................. 16 Refund Policy ............................................................................... 40 Scholarships................................................................................ 41 Admissions Information Tuition and Fees ........................................................................... 41 General Policies ........................................................................... 17 Acceptance to the University ......................................................... 19 International Applicants ............................................................... 19 Undergraduate Programs Returning Students ...................................................................... 20 Policy Information Policy of Nondiscrimination .......................................................... 20 Undergraduate Admissions Requirements and Guidelines ............. 43 Prior Learning Assessment ........................................................... 21 Certification, State Board, and National Board Exams .................... 43 Transfer of Credit Between Kaplan Higher Education Institutions .... 23 Required Background Checks ....................................................... 43 Student Technology Requirements for Online Courses ................... 23 Externships and Clinical Experiences ............................................ 43 Graduation Requirements............................................................. 43 Student Information and Services Academic Freedoms and Student Responsibilities ......................... 25 State-Specific Curricular Requirements .............................................. 45 Conduct ....................................................................................... 25 Responsible Use of University Technology ..................................... 26 Programs The Honor Code ........................................................................... 27 General Education Program .......................................................... 46 Disciplinary Actions, Suspensions, and Dismissals ........................ 27 College of Arts and Sciences Programs .......................................... 48 Problem Resolution, Student Complaints, and School of Business and Management Programs............................. 66 Grievance Procedures................................................................... 27 Bachelor’s Division Programs ................................................... 68 Crime Awareness and Campus Security ......................................... 28 Associate’s Division Programs .................................................. 73 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness and Prevention ....................... 28 School of Criminal Justice Programs .............................................. 78 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ......................... 28 School of Health Sciences Programs ........................................... 100 Directory Information Public Notice ............................................... 29 School of Information Systems and Technology Programs ............ 124 Career Services ............................................................................ 29 School of Legal Studies Programs ............................................... 140 Guidance Services........................................................................ 29 School of Nursing Programs ....................................................... 158 Personal Appearance ................................................................... 30 Personal Property ........................................................................ 30 Undergraduate Course Descriptions ................................................ 170 Student Activities ......................................................................... 30 Student Housing .......................................................................... 30 Student Interaction ...................................................................... 30 Graduate Programs Policy Information Student Health Services ............................................................... 30 Graduate Admissions Requirements and Guidelines .................... 237 Certification, State Board, and National Board Exams .................. 237 Academic Information Required Background Checks ..................................................... 237 Academic Calendar ...................................................................... 31 Repeated Courses ...................................................................... 237 Attendance/Tardiness Policy ........................................................ 31 Graduation Requirements........................................................... 237 Changes in Programs or Policies ................................................... 31 Definition of a Unit of Credit.......................................................... 31 Programs Definition of an Academic Year ...................................................... 31 College of Arts and Sciences Programs ........................................ 238 Dropping or Adding Courses ......................................................... 32 School of Business and Management Leave of Absence ......................................................................... 32 Graduate Division Programs ....................................................... 246 Makeup Standards ....................................................................... 32 School of Criminal Justice Programs ............................................ 256 Program Transfers ........................................................................ 33 School of Graduate Education Programs...................................... 264 Transcripts and Certifications ....................................................... 33 School of Health Sciences Programs ........................................... 282 Transfer of Credits to Other Schools .............................................. 33 School of Information Systems and Technology Programs ............ 288 Withdrawal From the University .................................................... 33 School of Legal Studies Programs ............................................... 294 School of Nursing Programs ....................................................... 3028 Graduate Course Descriptions ......................................................... 316 Statement of Nondiscrimination ................................................. 381 Tuition and Fees ......................................................................... 381 Financial Aid Services ................................................................. 382School of Professional and Continuing Education Cancellation and Refund Policy ................................................... 383School of Professional and Continuing Education Information Overview ................................................................................... 355 Concord Law School Course Descriptions ......................................... 384 Offerings ................................................................................... 355 Policies...................................................................................... 356 Concord Law School Administrators and Faculty Members ................ 392Concord Law School Policies for Nondegree-Seeking StudentsConcord Law School Information Admissions Information .................................................................. 403 ABA Approval ............................................................................. 359 Student Services ............................................................................ 403 California State Bar Registration ................................................. 359 Academic Information ..................................................................... 403 Required Disclosures ................................................................. 359 Academic Standards ....................................................................... 403 Program Objectives .................................................................... 359 Financial Information ...................................................................... 404 The Curriculum........................................................................... 360 Community College Connection ....................................................... 404 Future Scholars—General Population ............................................... 404Admissions General Nondegree-Seeking Option ................................................ 404 JD Program ................................................................................ 362 Kaplan College Preparatory School Dual Credit................................. 405 EJD Program ............................................................................... 362 Kaplan University Graduate Education Nondegree-Seeking LLM Program.............................................................................. 362 Students ........................................................................................ 405 Application for Readmission ....................................................... 362 Master of Arts in Teaching Candidates—Iowa Certification Track Preparation Program.......................................................... 405 Transfer Credit for Prior Law Studies............................................ 363 Master of Arts in Teaching—Noncertification Track Transfer of Credits to Other Schools ............................................ 363 Single-Course Enrollment Program.............................................. 405 Equipment, Internet Connection, and Kaplan University Professional Development for Teachers Technological Competency ......................................................... 363 Single-Course Enrollment Program .................................................. 405 Appendix A: KUFS—General Population Courses .............................. 406Student Services Appendix B: General Nondegree-Seeking Option Courses ................. 406 Academic Calendar .................................................................... 365 Appendix C: Kaplan College Preparatory School Orientation ................................................................................ 365 Dual Credit Courses ........................................................................ 408 Prestart Fundamentals Program .................................................. 365 Appendix D: Master of Arts in Teaching Candidates—Iowa Student/Faculty Interaction ........................................................ 365 Certification Track Preparation Program Courses .............................. 409 Academic Support ...................................................................... 365 Appendix E: Master of Arts in Teaching—Noncertification Track Single-Course Enrollment Program Courses ..................................... 409 Law Library ................................................................................ 365 Career Services .......................................................................... 365 Student Rosters ......................................................................... 366 Academic Leadership and Administration Administrative Offices ................................................................ 366 Kaplan University Administrators and Academic Leadership ............. 410School Policies Attendance Policy ...................................................................... 367 Other Information Academic Year and Enrollment Status.......................................... 367 Ownership ..................................................................................... 414 Add/Drop Policy for Courses ....................................................... 367 Catalog Certification ....................................................................... 414 Academic Standards and Academic Dismissals ............................ 367 Kaplan Higher Education Campuses ................................................ 414 Satisfactory Academic Progress .................................................. 368 Kaplan Higher Education Corporation Board of Directors .................. 417 Reinstatement/Non-Title IV Eligible ............................................. 369 Kaplan University Board of Trustees................................................. 417 Grading and Examination ........................................................... 370 Retaken Work Policy ................................................................... 371 Academic Honors ....................................................................... 371 Transfer Credit for Outside Law School Courses ........................... 371 Transfer Credit for Outside Law School or Graduate Program Courses ......................................................... 372 Transfer Policy, JD to EJD Program ............................................... 372 Probation for Failure to Progress in Studies ................................. 372 Time Limit to Complete Coursework ............................................ 373 Graduation Requirements........................................................... 373 Deferment, Leave of Absence, and Withdrawal............................. 374 Dismissed Students ................................................................... 374 Student Conduct ........................................................................ 375 The Honor Code ......................................................................... 375 Acceptable Use Policy................................................................. 377 Privacy Policy ............................................................................. 378 Inspection/Review of Academic Records ..................................... 379 Student Groups.......................................................................... 380 Report/Complaint Procedures..................................................... 380 9 POLICYINFORMATION University InformationUnless otherwise noted, students enrolled at a Learning Center must successfully with clients and other professionals, offering courses thatadhere to Kaplan University online policies and procedures as stated prepare them to successfully participate in society, equipping them within the University Catalog and Addendum. the business knowledge necessary to succeed in the “real world,” and encouraging them to become involved in professional organizations that will promote their learning and professional skills
University MissionKaplan University is an institution of higher learning dedicatedto providing innovative undergraduate, graduate, and continuing University Historyprofessional education. Our programs foster student learning with Kaplan University, formerly Kaplan College, Quest College, andopportunities to launch, enhance, or change careers in a diverse American Institute of Commerce (AIC), was founded in 1937. AICglobal society. The University is committed to general education, was purchased by Quest Education Corp. in November 1998, anda student-centered service and support approach, and applied in April 2000 changed its name to Quest College. Quest Educationscholarship in a practical environment. Corp. was purchased in July 2000 by Kaplan, Inc. In November 2000, the name Quest College was changed to Kaplan College
In 2004, Kaplan College expanded its academic offerings toUniversity Purposes include master’s-level programs and became Kaplan University
To accomplish its mission, Kaplan University has established the Kaplan University offers professional law degrees, master of arts,following purposes: master of business administration, master of health care administration, 1. Provide academic programs that have been developed and master of public administration, master of public health, master of assessed by faculty, staff, and members of educational, science, bachelor of science, associate of applied science, and associate professional, and business communities. of science degrees, and diplomas and certificate programs through online instruction and onsite at its main campus in Davenport, Iowa, 2. Provide intensive and comprehensive instruction using both and additional campuses in Iowa, Nebraska, Maine, and Maryland
onsite and online modes of delivery that strengthens student Please note not all programs are offered at all sites. Graduates receive academic achievement
comprehensive education through disciplined, professional programs 3. Instill in its students the value of lifelong learning by stimulating of instruction. The University was founded to provide professional intellectual curiosity, creative and critical thinking, and awareness business training and has achieved this objective for over 70 years by of culture and diversity. keeping abreast of employment demands, employer needs, teaching methods, and the use of various educational resources and industry- 4. Plan and provide facilities and resources that respond to the standard technology and equipment
needs of students, faculty, and staff
5. Assist students in developing professional attitudes, values, skills, HAGERSTOWN CAMPUS and strategies that foster success in their careers and in life. Hagerstown Business College, located in Hagerstown, Maryland, was acquired in December 1996 by Educational Medical, Inc. (EMI), 6. Prepare students to meet the ever-changing needs of their an educational company. In September 1998, EMI changed its name communities now and in the future. to Quest Education Corp. Hagerstown Business College changed its name to Kaplan College in July 2007. In 2009, the Hagerstown campus became a branch campus of Kaplan University
University PhilosophyKaplan University recognizes the worth and dignity of all people CEDAR FALLS, CEDAR RAPIDS, COUNCIL BLUFFS, DES MOINES,and is sensitive to the diversity of cultural and ethnic backgrounds LINCOLN, MASON CITY, AND OMAHA CAMPUSESrepresented in its student population. All students are encouraged Hamilton College was originally established in Mason City, Iowa, into reach their potential within the framework of their individual needs, 1900 as a proprietary career college and has the distinction of beinginterests, and capabilities
the oldest continuously operating career college in the state of IowaThe University employs instructional methods based on adult specializing in business education
learning theory and is committed to the development of each In 1980, Hamilton opened a campus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to allowstudent’s intellectual, analytical, and critical thinking abilities
more students to be part of the Hamilton educational experience. InTeaching techniques encourage active student participation 1988, the Des Moines, Iowa, campus of Hamilton College was establishedand may include group discussions and projects, laboratory to create a triad of campuses to better accommodate the entire state
work, simulations, demonstrations, field trips, guest speakers, Hamilton College was purchased by Quest Education Corp. in Novemberand lectures. A strong emphasis is placed on ethics, accountability, 1998. In 2000, Hamilton College designated the Cedar Falls, Iowa,professionalism, and the individual’s commitment to pursuing campus as its fourth branch campus. Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska,lifelong personal and professional development
were added as branch campuses in early 2004. The Council Bluffs, Iowa,The University helps students reach their educational goals by campus was added as the seventh branch campus of Hamilton Collegeproviding them with the communication skills necessary to work in 2004. Each residential campus has close ties within its community POLICY INFORMATION 11
Calendar Year 2011–2012 Effective August 2011 Kaplan University Catalog. 1 Kaplan University Contact Information ONLINE ONLINE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR 550 West Van Buren …
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