2017-2018 AUHS Catalog

105 Pages·2017·2.06 MB·English

by  Maria Flerida Maloles

Revised : 04.26.18
University Catalog
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BE INSPIRED

There is a dream that each of us has inside. It speaks of a better
time, of a better life, of a better world.

There is a voice that comes from God and shows to each, “the
way”, then say, “come abide.”

There is a need that cries, must be satisfied, requires of us to care,
to help, to give, set self aside.

That all might have the chance…

The information in this catalog is intended for information purposes only and does not constitute a legal contract between American University of Health
Sciences and iai ny peWrsoELnC oOr MenE tMityE. S TShAeG UE nFiRveOrMsit yT HreEs PeRrvEeSIsD tEhNeT r ig| h At mtoe crihcaanng Uen, idveisrcsoityn toinf uHee, aoltrh a Sdcdie anccaesd emic requirements, co urses, and programs of
study as long as such changes meet accreditation standards. Such changes may be made without notice, although every effort will be made to provide

timely notice to students.
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Dear Students:

On behalf of the faculty and staff, I am pleased to welcome you to the American University of Health
Sciences (AUHS).

Whether you are visiting AUHS for the first time as a prospective student or checking in on us as one of our
active students or alumni, I trust you will find in these pages the information that reflects our deep
commitment to academic success.

For more than 23 years AUHS has been transforming the lives of our students and the communities we serve
by providing a high-quality relevant education in the health sciences.

AUHS is committed to serving students of diverse backgrounds and preparing them to make a positive
impact on society through the provision of exceptional quality patient-centered care. This is accomplished
through the creation of a strong and caring academic environment where excellence, diversity, and the
development of the entire person mind, body and spirit is addressed and where teaching/learning,
research, service and scholarship is valued and supported. AUHS students are encouraged to make
powerful, life-long connections as they engage in their communities and with a diverse population of
students

I look forward to meeting you! It is an honor to welcome you to AUHS and I wish you a very enriching
scholastic experience.

Sincerely,

Dr. Caroll Ryan
President and CEO

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APPROVAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

American University of Health Sciences is located at 1600 East Hill Street, Signal Hill, California 90755. American University of Health
Sciences is a private institution and is approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).
approval means compliance with minimum state standards as set forth in the Ed. code and does not imply any endorsement or
recommendation by the state or superintendent. Institutional approval must be re-approved every three years and is subject to
continuing review.

Graduate Degree Program
Master of Science Degree in Clinical Research...........................................................................................84.5 Quarter Units

Undergraduate Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Nursing.............................................................................................................................189.0 Quarter Units
• RN to BSN Quarter Units
• LVN 45 Units Option
..189.0 Quarter Units

Instruction is in residence only with no distance learning programs at this time.

California statute requires that students, who successfully complete courses of study, be awarded appropriate degrees or certificates
As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You
are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment
agreement. The School Performance Fact Sheet requires your signature and initials, once completed; the form will be retained by the
This information may be found at www. auhs.edu/resources/other-resources/student-achievement/.

Prospective enrollees are encouraged to visit the physical facility of the school and to discuss your personal educational and
occupational plans with school personnel prior to enrolling or signing Enrollment Agreements. The University currently has available
several sponsored programs, government or otherwise, to provide grants or to pay for portions of tuition and fees for those who qualify.
Please refer to the Financial Information section for specific programs.

Persons seeking to resolve problems or complaints should first contact the instructor in charge. Requests for further action may be made
to the education Director Student Affairs, Program Director, Dean, Provost, Vice President or the School President. Grievances may be
approving, accrediting/government agencies such as TRACS, BPPE, CCNE, WSCUC. AUHS will cooperate with all of its
approving, governing/accrediting agencies in any complaint proceedings.

WASC Senior College and University Commission California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
(WSCUC) 1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 150, Sacramento, CA 95834
985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501 Tel: [phone]| [phone]| http://www.rn.ca.gov/
Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone]Tel: [phone]:
www.wscuc.org Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
655 K Street NW, Washington DC 20001;
Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone] |
15935 Forest Road, Forest VA 24551 http://ccneaccreditation.org.
[phone] Telephone or [phone] FAX
www.tracs.org. Forms for filing a grievance can be found
at http://tracs.org/TRACS_Publications.html

Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
P.O. Box 980818, Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone] |
www.bppe.ca.gov

Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be
directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833,
www.bppe.ca.gov toll-free telephone number [phone] or by fax [phone].

student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary
Education by calling toll-free telephone # [phone] or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau's
Internet Web site www.bppe.ca.gov."

AUHS is not operating as a debtor in possession, has not filed a petition within the preceding five years, or has not had a petition in
bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States
Bankruptcy Code (11U.S.C. Sec. 1101 et seq.).

All information in this school catalog is current and correct and is so certified as true.

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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT .... iii FACULTY - School of Nursing ......................................................18
FACULTY - School of Pharmacy ................................................19
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FACULTY - General Education ...................................................19
UNIVERSITY MISSION, PHILOSOPHY,
OUTCOMES & GOALS ........................................... 9 STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES ................ 21
MISSION OF AUHS ............................................................................10 STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES .........................................22
SCHOOL HISTORY/LEGAL STATUS.............................................10 Advising ..................................................................................................................22
BOARD OF TRUSTEES .......................................................................10 Center for Academic Success ..................................................................22
Students Needing Psychological Services .........................................22
BANKRUPTCY STATEMENT .............................................................10
University Student Orientation ....................................................................22
UNIVERSITY LEARNING OUTCOMES (GOALS).....................10
Housing ...................................................................................................................22
PHILOSOPHY & PRINCIPLES OF THE UNIVERSITY ................10 Career Services ..................................................................................................22
Career services provided to students: ..................................................22
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................ 13 Alumni Services ..................................................................................................22
INSTRUCTION BY LANGUAGE .....................................................14 Clubs & Organizations: ..................................................................................22
Student Conduct and Discipline ..............................................................23
LOCATION ...........................................................................................14
............................23
HOURS OF OPERATION..................................................................14
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT POLICY (also found on
ACADEMIC CALENDAR ................................................................14 http://auhs.edu/resources/disability-resources/. ............................24
FALL QUARTER 2017 ......................................................................................... 14 Definition of Sexual Harassment...............................................................28
FINANCIAL AID IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES .................... 14 Reporting Prohibited Harassment, Including Sexual
WINTER QUARTER 2018 .................................................................................. 14 Harassment ..........................................................................................................29
FINANCIAL AID IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES .................... 14 ACADEMIC STUDENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES (NOT FOR
SPRING QUARTER 2018 .................................................................................. 14 DISABILITY/HARASSMENT) .............................................................................29
FINANCIAL AID IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES .................... 14 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .......................................................31
SUMMER QUARTER 2018................................................................................ 14 Copyright Infringement Policy ...................................................................31
FINANCIAL AID IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES .................... 14 Sanctions ...............................................................................................................31
FALL QUARTER 2018 ......................................................................................... 14 Annual Disclosure and Education ..........................................................32
FINANCIAL AID IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES .................... 14 AUHS is a Drug-Free Campus .....................................................................32
PHYSICAL FACILITIES .......................................................................14 Drug Free Schools Act ....................................................................................32
BELIEFS ...................................................................................................15 Campus Crime and Security Act .............................................................32
GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM ...............................................15 Safety Information ............................................................................................32
Dress Code ...........................................................................................................32
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM ................................15
Library Services...................................................................................................32
RIGHTS OF THE UNIVERSITY ..........................................................15 Nursing Skills Laboratory ...............................................................................33
CANCELLATION OF CLASSES .....................................................15 Lost and Found ..................................................................................................33
CLOSURE OF A PROGRAM ..........................................................15 Parking Policies ..................................................................................................33
Smoke-Free Campus ......................................................................................33
ACCREDITATION, APPROVALS AND MEMBERSHIPS ........15
Student ID Cards ...............................................................................................33
LIMITATIONS OF THE DEGREE PROGRAM .............................16 Transportation .....................................................................................................33
Program Changes/Policy Guidelines ...................................................33
GOVERNANCE & ADMINISTRATION ............... 17
Notice to Applicants and Students with Misdemeanor ..............33
BOARD OF TRUSTEES .......................................................................18 and Felony Convictions ................................................................................33
ADMINISTRATION..............................................................................18 Background Check Policies .......................................................................33
State and National Board Examinations/ ...........................................33
ADMINISTRATION MEMBERS .......................................................18
Licensure Requirements ...............................................................................33
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REGULATIONS ...................................................... 35 School Fees Break-Down: .............................................................................43
Program Fees: .....................................................................................................43
ACADEMIC FREEDOM ...................................................................36
Other Fees: ............................................................................................................43
Policies on Academic Freedom .............................................................. 36 TUITION PAYMENT ............................................................................44
Freedom to Inquire and to Publish ......................................................... 36
PAST DUE ACCOUNT ......................................................................44
Freedom to Teach ........................................................................................... 36
INSTITUTIONAL PLAN .......................................................................36 REFUND POLICIES .............................................................................44
ACCESS TO INFORMATION ..........................................................36 CANCELLATION AND WITHDRAWAL REFUND POLICY ..44
Acceptable Use of Information Systems ............................................. 36 Cancellation Refund Policy (Before Starting in the University)
Guidelines for acceptable use of resources: ................................... 37 .....................................................................................................................................44
PROCEDURES FOR KEEPING EDUCATIONAL RECORDS 37 Withdrawal Refund Policy (After Starting in the University) .......44
STATE REFUND POLICIES ................................................................45
Disclosure of Student Record of Conduct ......................................... 37
California State Refund Policy: ..................................................................45
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF
If a student received equipment and/or books and they are
.......................................................37
in excellent condition, the student will be able to return them
STUDENT RIGHT TO KNOW AND CAMPUS SECURITY ACT for a refund within 10 calendar days from the effective date
OF 1990 .................................................................................................38 of withdrawal. If the student fails to return equipment and/or
CREDIT EVALUATION .......................................................................38 books in excellent condition within 10 calendar days, AUHS
may retain the documented cost of the equipment and/or
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL CONSIDERATION ...........................38
books and offset them against the refund calculated above
.....................................................................................................................................45
FINANCIAL AID .................................................... 39
Student Tuition Recovery Fund ..................................................................45
GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................................................40 REFUND AND DISTRIBUTION POLICY .......................................46
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE ..........................................................40 TUITION FEES AND REPAYMENT .................................................46
Federal Pell Grant for 2017-2018 (FPELL) ............................................. 40 Repayment ...........................................................................................................46
Federal Supplemental Educational ...................................................... 40 Errors, Fraud, and Abuse ...............................................................................46
Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan as of July 1, 2017 ......40 FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT ................................................................46
Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan, as of July 1, 2017 .............. 40 NATIONAL STUDENT LOAN DATA SYSTEM ............................46
Federal PLUS Loans as of July 1, 2017 ................................................... 40
Private Loans ......................................................................................40 ADMISSIONS TO MASTERS LEVEL PROGRAMS
APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR FINANCIAL AID ..............41 ................................................................................ 47
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY .........................................................................41 QUARTER SYSTEM .............................................................................48
DETERMINING STUDENT NEED ....................................................41 Definition of Quarter Credit Unit ...............................................................48
DURATION OF AWARDS ................................................................41 Course Numbering System ..........................................................................48
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES .........................................................48
SCHOLARSHIPS ..................................................................................41
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS .....................................................48
........................................................................41
CANCELLATION OF ADMISSION ...............................................48
TEXTBOOKS ..........................................................................................42
UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE TESTS ......................................................48
GRADE LEVEL DEFINITION ............................................................42
University Entrance Test: Wonderlic Scholastic Test .......................48
ACADEMIC YEAR .............................................................................42
Language Requirement ...............................................................................49
Satisfactory Academic Progress .............................................................. 42 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS...........................................................49
Financial Aid Probation ................................................................................ 42
Official Transcripts and Records ..............................................................49
Incompletes, Withdrawals, Repetitions ................................................ 42
Financial Certifications ..................................................................................49
Maximum Time Frame ................................................................................... 42
Visa Requirements ...........................................................................................49
Reinstatement of Financial Aid Eligibility ............................................ 42
Insurance Requirement ................................................................................50
Notice to Applicants of Financial Aid ................................................... 42
Educational Purpose ...................................................................................... 42 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL RESEARCH
Participation in Financial Aid Programs .............................................. 42 ................................................................................ 51
TUITION AND FEES SCHEDULE .....................................................43
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL RESEARCH ...................................52
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ADMISSIONS TO BACCALAUREATE LEVEL TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICY ....................................................91
PROGRAMS .......................................................... 57 CREDIT BY EXAMINATION .............................................................92
QUARTER SYSTEM .............................................................................58 TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS ....................................................92
Definition of Quarter Credit Unit ............................................................... 58 CREDIT FOR PRIOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING .....................92
Course Numbering System ......................................................................... 58 CREDIT FOR EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS AP/ IB/CLEP
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES .........................................................58
EXAMINATION CREDIT ...................................................................92
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS .....................................................58
Credit for Advanced Placement (AP) Exams ..................................92
General Requirements for High School Graduates ..................... 59 Credit for College Level Examination Program (CLEP)...............93
General Requirements for Transfer Applicants ............................... 59 Credit for The International Baccalaureate (IB) program ........93
Transfer Applicants with Previous Military training/or LVN 45-Unit Option............................................................................................93
Coursework .......................................................................................................... 59
PROVISIONAL ADMISSION ...........................................................59 STANDARDS FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT ..... 94
CANCELLATION OF ADMISSION ...............................................59 GRADING SYSTEM AND PROGRESS EVALUATION ...........95
TESTS........................................................................................................59 DEFINITION OF OTHER GRADES .................................................95
University Entrance Test: Wonderlic Scholastic Test ..................... 59 Minimum Grade Point Average ...............................................................95
Proficiency Assessment Test Requirements ....................................... 59 Conditions for Re-enrollment......................................................................95
ADMISSIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ....................60 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS .................................95
Official Transcripts and Records .............................................................. 60 Evaluation Points Standards .......................................................................95
Language Requirement............................................................................... 60 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) PROBATION OR
Insurance Requirement ................................................................................ 61 DISMISSAL APPEAL ............................................................................................96
DUAL DEGREE ....................................................................................97
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING ............. 63
PROGRAM CHANGES ....................................................................97
MISSION ................................................................................................63
INCOMPLETES, WITHDRAWALS AND REPETITION OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING .................................................... 64
COURSES ..............................................................................................97
RN TO BSN PROGRAM ................................................................................... 65
Incomplete ...........................................................................................................98
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN Procedures/Requirements for requesting an Incomplete: .......98
PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES .......................... 75 Repetition of Courses with C-/D-F Grades ..........................................98
Repetition of Courses with B- (For Graduate programs) ............98
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL
Repeating Courses ..........................................................................................98
SCIENCES (BSPS) ...............................................................................76
Withdrawal from Courses .............................................................................98
BSPS INFORMATION PROGRAM................................................................ 77 Foundation Course Credit ...........................................................................98
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Transfer Credit.....................................................................................................98
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................. 78 PROBATION .........................................................................................99
ADMISSIONS TO CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS ... 85 Academic Probation ......................................................................................99
Academic Dismissal ........................................................................................99
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES .........................................................86
Non-Academic Probation ...........................................................................99
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS .....................................................86 Withdrawal from University ..........................................................................99
CANCELLATION OF ADMISSION ...............................................86 Conditions for warning are: ........................................................................99
Clinical Warning (For Nursing Program Only) ..................................99
TEST ..........................................................................................................86
Theory Warning (For Nursing Program Only) ....................................99
University Entrance Test: Wonderlic Scholastic Test ...................... 86
Theory Course Failure .................................................................................. 100
AUHS EXTENSION PROGRAM (Addendum # 1- Readmission to Undergraduate and Graduate Program
March 9, 2018) .................................................... 87 Procedure: ......................................................................................................... 100
Examinations .................................................................................................... 100
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN .............................................................88
Study Sessions .................................................................................................. 100
ACADEMIC AWARDS .................................................................. 100
TRANSFER OF CREDIT.......................................... 90
QUARTER AWARDS ....................................................................... 100
TRANSFER OF CREDIT......................................................................91
List .................................................................................................. 100
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ACADEMIC HONOR CODE ...................................................... 100
Academic Integrity....................................................................................... 100
STUDENT CONDUCT POLICY .................................................... 101
Copyright Policy ............................................................................................. 101
Statement of Non-Discrimination .......................................................... 101
Equal Opportunity ......................................................................................... 101
Written Paper Format .................................................................................. 101
Make-up Work ................................................................................................. 101
Cheating ............................................................................................................ 101
Remediation..................................................................................................... 101
LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY .................................................... 102
Deployed Military Leave of Absence (LOA) ................................. 102
TERMINATION PROCEDURES .................................................... 102
ATTENDANCE/TARDINESS .......................................................... 102
Attendance Considerations .................................................................... 103
Withdrawal ........................................................................................................ 103

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There is a dream that each of us has inside. It speaks of a better time, of a better life, of a better world.
then say
There is a need that cries, must be satisfied, requires of us to care, to help, to give, set self aside.
That all might have the chance to believe, to learn, to create, to succeed.

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MISSION OF AUHS hallmarks enhance both our undergraduate and graduate
students, and all include innovation, implementation and
American University of Health Sciences, a private Christian- assessments components. Each hallmark is presented as
based, minority-serving university of higher education, follows; first we offer factual and contextual materials to
welcomes students of diverse backgrounds and prepares explain the importance of these hallmarks. Second we offer
them to make a positive impact on society through the primary goals we derived from the hallmark. Finally, we offer
provision of exceptional quality patient-centered care within anticipated results where we describe what we envision are
the context of a global perspective of the human condition. parameters that are well underway with a specified day of
This mission is accomplished through the creation of a strong completion.
and caring academic environment where excellence,
diversity, and the development of the entire person mind, 1. Performance. (Academic Excellence/ Research/
body and spirit is addressed and where teaching/learning, Scholarship). In the area of performance, graduates will
research, service and scholarship is valued and supported. demonstrate social, philosophical knowledge of their
Inspired by a strong belief in God and the Christian values of profession/career pathway (i.e., nursing, pharmacy,
love and caring for humankind, and of justice and respect, the pharmacy technician, clinical research, etc.)
Universit
education, promotion of the intellectual, analytical and critical 2. Cultural Competence (Diversity). In the area of cultural
thinking abilities of its students, evidence-based knowledge, competence, graduates will deliver culturally competent,
and service to our fellow man, and a commitment to life-long sensitive caring that is evidence-based in the appropriate
learning. The Board of Trustee has reviewed and approved health career (i.e., nursing, pharmacy, pharmacy
the Mission of AUHS. technician, clinical research, etc.) service area.

3. Critical Thinking (Academic Preparation or Excellence/
Education). In the area of critical thinking, graduates will
SCHOOL HISTORY/LEGAL STATUS
apply critical thinking as the theoretical and scientific
underpinnings to the appropriate health career
The American University of Health Sciences is a Private-for-
occupation (i.e., nursing, pharmacy, pharmacy
Profit, Minority Owned, and Minority Serving, Christian Based
technician, clinical research, etc.) to build a solid
University originally established in 1994 by Kim Dang, Founder,
foundation to drive the profession forward.
and Gregory Johnson, Co-founder. It is a postsecondary

education institution to prepare and equip students for life
4. Social Responsibility (Service). In the area of social
careers in the field of health education and to produce quality
responsibility, graduates will develop social and personal
allied health professionals for the community and the country.
responsibility for ongoing professional growth and
The American University of Health Sciences was established as
development including higher education in the
an S Corporation and is wholly-owned subsidiary of American
appropriate health career profession (i.e., nursing,
University of Health Sciences, Inc.
pharmacy, pharmacy technician, clinical research, etc.).

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
5. Christian Values. Upon completion of the appropriate
health science career program (i.e., nursing, pharmacy,
Non-AUHS Affiliated Members
pharmacy technician, clinical research, etc.) , students
Johnny Griggs,
should be able to affect positive clients-patient outcomes
Sara Pol- External Member
by sharing their Christian Values of love, caring, justice
External Member
and respect, as an advocate client-patient needs and
External Member
rights.
Thi Dang, PharmD Member

Suzanne Richards, MPH External Member
AUHS recognizes its critical role in community development
Betty Williams, Dr., P.H., R.N., FAAN External Member
and social health service through our Christian Values. As a

university, we acknowledge that institutional success is defined
AUHS Affiliated Members
in large part by what students give back to society, and how
Pastor Gregory Johnson...............................................Internal Member
students make a difference beyond the four walls of the
Kim Dang Member
classroom. As a University, we impress upon all graduates the

need for a higher mission based on our Christian Values that

encompasses the noble privilege of community service and
BANKRUPTCY STATEMENT
the need for improving the quality of healthcare in our society
through both provision of care and scholarly study of the
AUHS is not operating as a debtor in possession, has not filed a
impact of that care.
petition within the preceding five years, or has not had a

petition in bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five

years that resulted in reorganization under chapter 11 of the
PHILOSOPHY & PRINCIPLES OF THE UNIVERSITY
United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C., Sec. 1101 et seq.).

The objective of the University is to prepare a professional and

culturally diverse workforce for the pharmaceutical, nursing
UNIVERSITY LEARNING OUTCOMES (GOALS)
and clinical research sectors within healthcare. As previously
stated, one of our stated purposes is to create a workforce who
Our learning outcomes (goals) are centered around five (5)
will utilize research evidence-based practice to guide
core guiding concepts/major pillars or what we also terms
healthcare delivery. It is the mission and purpose of AUHS that
hallmarks, which include: 1) Performance (Academic
these professionals will understand the application of
Excellence/ Research/ Scholarship); 2) Cultural Competence;
research; display competencies to apply evidence-based
3) Critical Thinking to enhance academic preparation; 4)
practice and will have been infused with the desire to
Social Responsibility (Service); and 5) Christian Values. These
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