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1 1 VOLUME 18 | NO. 1 2 2018-2019 keiser university 3 keiser university , Ft. Lauderdale 1500 NW 49th Street Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 (954) 776-4456 Toll Free (800)-749-4456 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS keiser university , Clearwater 16120 US Highway 19 North Clearwater, FL 33764 (727) 373-1380 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 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 , Naples 1336 Creekside Blvd.

2 Suite 2 Naples, FL 34108 (239) 513-1135 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 Online Division 1900 W. Commercial Blvd. Suite 100 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 Local (954) 351- 4040 Toll Free (888) 4- keiser (US only) keiser university at Patrick Air Force Base 1020 Central Avenue Patrick AFB, Florida 32925 (321) 430-0748 keiser university , Pembroke Pines 1640 SW 145th Avenue Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027 (954) 431-4300 keiser university , Port St. Lucie 9400 SW Discovery Way Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986 (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 Guanhailu Road No.

3 505, Pudong Shanghai, China 201300 +86 (21) 6836 9850 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 Undergraduate Catalog and Announcement Bulletin August 27, 2018, VOLUME 18, No. 1 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.

4 Students also may access the university web site at or call the main campus at 954-776-4456 for specific information if desired. 5 Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION .. 14 Mission Statement .. 14 Philosophy .. 14 Strategic Directions .. 15 History .. 16 Accreditation .. 18 Americans with Disabilities Act .. 21 Equal Opportunities Statement .. 22 Memberships and 22 Governance .. 24 DESCRIPTIONS OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT .. 25 ADMISSIONS .. 36 General Admissions Requirements .. 36 Academic Placement Determinations .. 40 Program-Specific Admissions Requirements .. 40 Associate of Science in Nursing Admissions Policy EFFECTIVE MAY 24, 2017.. 40 International Students .. 41 High School Students .. 42 Undergraduate Transfer of Credit Policy .. 42 College Level Examination (CLEP) Policy .. 46 International Baccalaureate (IB) .. 50 Policy on Transfer Credit for Military Training and Education .. 51 Credit for Life Experience Policy .. 52 Florida s Statewide Course Numbering System.

5 52 FINANCIAL SERVICES .. 55 6 Consumer Information .. 55 General Information .. 55 Grants .. 56 Loans .. 56 Scholarships .. 57 Financial Aid Procedures .. 60 Student Rights .. 60 Student Responsibilities .. 61 Satisfactory Academic Progress .. 62 Specific Standards for Allied Health Programs .. 64 TUITION, FEES, AND OTHER COSTS .. 67 Costs .. 67 Required and Optional Fees for Programs .. 68 Cancellation and Refund Policy .. 76 Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) .. 76 Cancellation/Withdrawal Calculation .. 77 STUDENT SERVICES .. 78 Orientation .. 78 Career Services .. 78 Student Organizations .. 79 Alumni Association .. 81 Counseling .. 81 Housing .. 82 Health Insurance .. 82 Graduation .. 82 DISTANCE LEARNING .. 83 83 Admissions Requirements for Enrollment in Online Learning .. 83 7 Faculty/Student Interaction .. 84 Facilities and Equipment .. 84 Student 84 Academic Advising .. 84 Testing .. 84 Delivery of Books .. 84 Learning Resources .. 85 ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.

6 85 General Information .. 85 Effective Catalog 86 Official Communication with Students .. 86 Bursar s Office .. 86 university Bookstore .. 86 Fire Precautions .. 86 Campus Safety .. 86 Annual Security Report .. 87 Parking .. 87 STUDENT CONDUCT POLICIES .. 87 Academic Honesty Policy .. 87 Professional Behavior Policy .. 90 Academic and Administrative Dismissal .. 91 Anti-Hazing Policy .. 92 Conflict 92 Student Disciplinary Procedures .. 92 Standards of Appearance .. 93 Firearms Policy .. 94 Grievance Procedures .. 94 Drug Policy .. 95 8 Medical Marijuana Policy .. 95 Arbitration Clause for keiser university .. 95 Intellectual Property Policy .. 95 Privacy of Student Records .. 96 keiser university Transcripts .. 97 Sexual Harrassment .. 97 Title IX Compliance .. 97 ACADEMIC POLICIES .. 98 Credit Hours .. 98 university Hours .. 98 Special Tutoring .. 98 Academic Advising .. 99 Library System .. 99 General Education Courses .. 100 The Writing Studio .. 100 Gordon Rule.

7 100 Average Class Size .. 100 Field Trips .. 101 Guest 101 Schedule Changes .. 101 Course 101 Attendance .. 101 GI Bill Attendance Policy .. 101 Honor Code .. 102 Leave of Absence Policy .. 102 university Withdrawal Policy .. 103 Military Deployment Policy .. 103 Policy on Class Absences Due to Military Service .. 103 9 Policy on Military Stipends .. 104 Academic Re-Admittance Policy .. 105 Disciplinary Re-Admittance Policy .. 105 Add-Drop Period .. 105 Academic Load .. 106 Testing .. 106 Grading .. 106 Scholastic Honors .. 107 Repeating Courses .. 107 Core Course Repeat Policy .. 108 Grade Forgiveness Policy .. 108 Independent/Directed Study .. 109 Academic Year .. 109 Grade Levels .. 109 Standardized Testing Requirements .. 109 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS .. 109 Bachelor of Arts .. 109 Bachelor of Science .. 110 Additional Requirements for Bachelor of Arts or Science .. 110 Associate of Arts .. 110 Associate of Science .. 110 Additional Requirements for Associate of Arts or Science.

8 110 Registry and Licensure Examinations .. 111 PROGRAMS OFFERED AT EACH CAMPUS .. 111 PROGRAM 142 BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREES .. 142 Accounting .. 142 Business Administration .. 145 10 Business Administration, Auto Dealership Management .. 149 Business Analytics .. 151 Cinematic Arts .. 154 Criminal Justice .. 156 Criminal Justice (Forensics Concentration) .. 159 Financial Crime Investigation .. 161 Health Services Administration .. 164 Homeland Security .. 166 Legal Studies .. 169 Political Science .. 172 Psychology .. 175 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES .. 178 Animation and Game Design .. 178 Biomedical Sciences .. 180 Biomedical Sciences (Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration) .. 183 Biotechnology .. 186 Computer Information Systems .. 188 Cyberforensics/Information Security .. 191 Dietetics and Nutrition .. 192 Exercise Science .. 196 Forensic Investigations (Investigations Concentrations) .. 198 Forensic Investigations (Science Concentration) .. 201 Golf Management.

9 203 Health Information Management .. 206 Health Science .. 209 Imaging Sciences .. 211 Information Technology Management .. 214 Information Technology Management (Track 2) .. 216 11 Integrated Marketing Communications .. 219 Interdisciplinary Studies .. 221 Interdisciplinary Studies, Pre-DPT Bridge .. 223 Management Information Systems .. 225 Medical Laboratory Science .. 227 Network Systems and Data Communications .. 229 Nursing .. 231 Public Safety Administration .. 237 Software Engineering .. 239 Sport Management .. 241 Sport Management (Leadership Track) .. 244 Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology .. 246 ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREES .. 249 Accounting .. 249 Business Administration .. 251 Cinematic Arts .. 253 Criminal Justice .. 255 General Studies .. 257 Health Services Administration .. 258 Homeland Security .. 260 Hospitality .. 262 Paralegal Studies .. 264 ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREES .. 266 Baking and Pastry Arts .. 266 Biotechnology .. 268 Crime Scene Technology.

10 269 Culinary Arts .. 271 Diagnostic Medical Sonography .. 273 12 Fire Science .. 276 Golf Management .. 278 Graphic Arts and Design .. 280 Health Information Management .. 283 Histotechnology .. 286 Information Technology .. 288 Information Technology and Programming .. 290 Massage Therapy .. 292 Medical Administrative Billing and Coding .. 294 Medical Assisting .. 296 Medical Assisting Science .. 298 Medical Laboratory Technician .. 300 Nuclear Medicine Technology .. 302 Nursing .. 304 Occupational Therapy Assistant .. 306 Physical Therapist Assistant .. 308 Radiation Therapy .. 310 Radiologic Technology .. 312 Respiratory Therapy .. 314 Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology .. 317 Surgical Technology .. 319 Video Game Design .. 321 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .. 323 ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, AND STAFF .. 488 Office of the Chancellor .. 488 Campuses .. 495 Daytona Beach Campus .. 496 Flagship Residential Campus .. 499 13 Fort Lauderdale Campus .. 506 Online Division.