Keiser University 2008-2009 University-Wide Catalog and Announcement Bulletin

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2008 - 2009
KEISER UNIVERSITY
1500 NW 49th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
[phone]
www.keiseruniversity.edu

Additional Locations

Keiser University, Daytona Keiser University, Pembroke Pines
1800 Business Park Boulevard 1 2 5 2 0 Pines Boulevard
Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 P e m b roke Pines, Florida 33027
[phone] [phone]

Keiser University, Jacksonville K e i s e r U n i v e r sity, Port St. Lucie
6700 Southpoint Parkway, Suite 400 10330 South U.S. 1
Jacksonville, Florida 32216 Port St. Lucie, Florida 34952
[phone] [phone]

Keiser University, Kendall Keiser University, Sarasota
8505 Mills Drive 6151 Lake Osprey Drive
Miami, Florida 33183 Sarasota, Florida 34240
[phone] [phone]

Keiser University, Lakeland Keiser University, Tallah assee
2400 Interstate Drive 1700 Halstead Boulevard
Lakeland, FL 33805 T a l l a h a s s e e , F l o r i d a 3 2 3 0 9
[phone] [phone]

Keiser University, Melbourne Keiser University, Tampa
900 South Babcock Street 5 2 2 5 M e m o r i a l H i g h w ay
Melbourne, Florida 32901 Tampa, Florida 33634
[phone] [phone]

Keiser University, Orlando Keiser University, West Palm Beach
5600 Lake Underhill Road 2085 Vista Parkway
Orlando, Florida 32807 West Palm Beach, Florida 33411
[phone] [phone]

University-Wide Catalog and Announcement Bulletin
August 27, 2008, Volume 8, No. 1
Table of Contents

GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................... 8 
Mission Statement ................................................................................................ 8 
Goals and Objectives ............................................................................................ 8 
Philosophy ............................................................................................................ 9 
History .................................................................................................................. 9 
Licensure and Accreditation ............................................................................... 11 
Americans with Disabilities Act ......................................................................... 13 
Equal Opportunity Statement ............................................................................. 13 
Memberships and Approvals .............................................................................. 14 
Governance ........................................................................................................ 16 
DESCRIPTIONS OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT ............................ 17 
ADMISSIONS................................................................................................... 24 
General Admissions Requirements .................................................................... 24 
Academic Placement Determination .................................................................. 25 
Program-Specific Admissions Requirements ..................................................... 25 
International Students ......................................................................................... 25 
Undergraduate Transfer of Credit Policy ........................................................... 26 
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Policy ......................................... 28 
Advanced Placement Policy ............................................................................... 30 
Credit for Life Experience Policy ....................................................................... 30 
Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System ................................................. 31 
FINANCIAL SERVICES ................................................................................ 35 
General Information ........................................................................................... 35 
Grants ................................................................................................................. 36 
Loans .................................................................................................................. 36 
Scholarships ....................................................................................................... 38 
Student Eligibility Requirements ....................................................................... 38 
Financial Aid Procedures ................................................................................... 39 
Student Rights .................................................................................................... 40 
Student Responsibilities ..................................................................................... 41 
TUITION, FEES AND OTHER COSTS ........................................................ 42 
Costs ................................................................................................................... 42 
Cancellation and Refund Policy ......................................................................... 43 
Tuition and Fee Disclosure ..................................................................... 43 
Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) ............................................................ 43 
Cancellation/Withdrawal Calculation ..................................................... 44 
STUDENT SERVICES .................................................................................... 45 
Orientation .......................................................................................................... 45 
Placement ........................................................................................................... 45 
Student Government ........................................................................................... 46 
Student Activities ............................................................................................... 47 
Alumni Association ............................................................................................ 47 
Counseling .......................................................................................................... 47 
Housing .............................................................................................................. 48 
Health Insurance ................................................................................................. 48 
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Graduation .......................................................................................................... 48 
DISTANCE LEARNING ................................................................................. 49 
Objectives ........................................................................................................... 49 
Admissions Requirements for Enrollment in Online Learning .......................... 49 
Faculty/Student Interaction ................................................................................ 49 
Facilities and Equipment .................................................................................... 50 
Student Services ................................................................................................. 50 
Academic Advising ............................................................................................ 50 
Testing ................................................................................................................ 50 
Delivery of Books .............................................................................................. 50 
Learning Resources ............................................................................................ 51 
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .............................. 52 
General Information ........................................................................................... 52 
Effective Catalog Date ....................................................................................... 52 
Bursar’s Office ................................................................................................... 53 
University Bookstore .......................................................................................... 53 
Fire Precautions .................................................................................................. 53 
Campus Safety.................................................................................................... 53 
Parking ............................................................................................................... 53 
Standards of Conduct ......................................................................................... 53 
Standards of Appearance .................................................................................... 54 
Student Disciplinary Procedures ........................................................................ 55 
Disciplinary Probation ........................................................................................ 55 
Administrative Actions....................................................................................... 56 
Grievance Procedures ......................................................................................... 56 
Drug Policy ........................................................................................................ 56 
Arbitration Clause for Keiser University............................................................ 57 
Intellectual Property Policy ................................................................................ 57 
Privacy of Student Records ................................................................................ 58 
Keiser University Transcripts ............................................................................. 58 
Sexual Harassment ............................................................................................. 59 
ACADEMIC POLICIES ................................................................................. 60 
Credit Hours ....................................................................................................... 60 
University Hours ................................................................................................ 60 
Special Tutoring ................................................................................................. 60 
Academic Advisement ....................................................................................... 60 
Library System ................................................................................................... 60 
General Education Courses ................................................................................ 61 
The Writing Studio ............................................................................................. 61 
Gordon Rule ....................................................................................................... 62 
Average Class Size ............................................................................................. 62 
Field Trips .......................................................................................................... 62 
Guest Lecturers .................................................................................................. 62 
Schedule Changes .............................................................................................. 63 
Course Waiver/Substitution ............................................................................... 63 
Attendance .......................................................................................................... 63 
Honor Code ........................................................................................................ 63 
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Leave of Absence Policy .................................................................................... 63 
University Withdrawal ....................................................................................... 64 
Academic Re-Admittance Policy ....................................................................... 64 
Disciplinary Re-Admittance Policy .................................................................... 65 
Add-Drop Period ................................................................................................ 65 
Academic Load .................................................................................................. 65 
Testing ................................................................................................................ 66 
Grading ............................................................................................................... 66 
Scholastic Honors ............................................................................................... 67 
Repeating Courses .............................................................................................. 67 
Independent/Directed Study ............................................................................... 67 
Satisfactory Academic Progress ......................................................................... 68 
Grade Levels ...................................................................................................... 70 
Standardized Testing Requirements ................................................................... 70 
Degree Requirements ......................................................................................... 71 
Bachelor of Arts ...................................................................................... 71 
Bachelor of Science ................................................................................ 71 
Additional Requirements for Bachelor of Arts or Science...................... 71 
Associate of Arts ..................................................................................... 72 
Associate of Science ............................................................................... 72 
Additional Requirements for Associate of Arts or Science .................... 72 
Registry and Licensure Examinations ..................................................... 73 
PROGRAMS OFFERED AT EACH CAMPUS ............................................ 74 
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................ 83 
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE .......................................................................... 83 
Criminal Justice ...................................................................................... 83 
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREES ............................ 85 
Leadership for Managers Concentration ................................................. 85 
International Business Concentration ..................................................... 85 
Marketing Concentration ........................................................................ 85 
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREES ................................................................. 87 
Education with Leadership Specialization .............................................. 87 
Education with Teaching and Learning Specialization ........................... 87 
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREES .................................................................. 89 
Accounting .............................................................................................. 89 
Professional Accounting ......................................................................... 92 
Business Administration ......................................................................... 95 
Criminal Justice ...................................................................................... 99 
Health Services Administration ............................................................ 102 
Homeland Security ............................................................................... 105 
Legal Studies......................................................................................... 107 
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES .......................................................... 110 
Elementary Education ........................................................................... 110 
Health Science ...................................................................................... 113 
Information Technology Management .................................................. 115 
Management Information Systems ....................................................... 117 
Nursing.. ............................................................................................... 120 
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Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology ............................................. 122 
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREES ................................................................ 124 
Accounting ............................................................................................ 124 
Business Administration ....................................................................... 126 
Criminal Justice .................................................................................... 128 
Health Services Administration ............................................................ 130 
Homeland Security ............................................................................... 132 
Paralegal Studies ................................................................................... 134 
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREES ......................................................... 136 
Aquatic Engineering ............................................................................. 136 
Baking and Pastry Arts ......................................................................... 138 
Biotechnology ....................................................................................... 140 
Computer-Aided Drafting ..................................................................... 142 
Computer Graphics and Design ............................................................ 144 
Computer Programming ........................................................................ 146 
Crime Scene Technology ...................................................................... 149 
Culinary Arts......................................................................................... 151 
Diagnostic Medical Sonography ........................................................... 153 
Diagnostic Vascular Sonography .......................................................... 155 
Fashion Design and Merchandising ...................................................... 157 
Fire Science........................................................................................... 159 
Histotechnology .................................................................................... 161 
Information Technology ....................................................................... 163 
Massage Therapy .................................................................................. 165 
Medical Assisting ................................................................................. 167 
Medical Laboratory Technician ............................................................ 170 
Nuclear Medicine Technology .............................................................. 172 
Nursing.. ............................................................................................... 174 
Occupational Therapy Assistant ........................................................... 176 
Physical Therapist Assistant ................................................................. 179 
Radiologic Technology ......................................................................... 181 
Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology ............................................. 183 
Surgical Technology ............................................................................. 185 
Technology Integration ......................................................................... 188 
Video Game Design .............................................................................. 190 
Web Design and Development ............................................................. 192 
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................................... 195 
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE ........................................................................ 195 
Criminal Justice .................................................................................... 195 
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREES .......................... 197 
Leadership for Managers Concentration ............................................... 199 
International Business Concentration ................................................... 200 
Marketing Concentration ...................................................................... 201 
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREES ............................................................... 202 
Education with Leadership Specialization ............................................ 202 
Education with Teaching and Learning Specialization ......................... 202 
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREES ................................................................ 205 
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Accounting ............................................................................................ 205 
Professional Accounting ....................................................................... 209 
Business Administration ....................................................................... 213 
Criminal Justice .................................................................................... 219 
Health Services Administration ............................................................ 223 
Homeland Security ............................................................................... 227 
Legal Studies......................................................................................... 231 
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES .......................................................... 235 
Elementary Education ........................................................................... 235 
Health Science ...................................................................................... 239 
Information Technology Management .................................................. 242 
Management Information Systems ....................................................... 244 
Nursing.. ............................................................................................... 248 
Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology ............................................. 251 
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREES ................................................................ 255 
Accounting ............................................................................................ 255 
Business Administration ....................................................................... 257 
Criminal Justice .................................................................................... 258 
Health Services Administration ............................................................ 259 
Homeland Security ............................................................................... 261 
Paralegal Studies ................................................................................... 262 
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREES ......................................................... 264 
Aquatic Engineering ............................................................................. 264 
Baking and Pastry Arts ......................................................................... 265 
Biotechnology ....................................................................................... 269 
Computer-Aided Drafting ..................................................................... 271 
Computer Graphics and Design ............................................................ 273 
Computer Programming ........................................................................ 275 
Crime Scene Technology ...................................................................... 277 
Culinary Arts......................................................................................... 279 
Diagnostic Medical Sonography ........................................................... 282 
Diagnostic Vascular Sonography .......................................................... 285 
Fashion Design and Merchandising ...................................................... 288 
Fire Science........................................................................................... 291 
Histotechnology .................................................................................... 293 
Information Technology ....................................................................... 295 
Massage Therapy .................................................................................. 298 
Medical Assisting ................................................................................. 299 
Medical Laboratory Technician ............................................................ 301 
Nuclear Medicine Technology .............................................................. 303 
Nursing.. ............................................................................................... 306 
Occupational Therapy Assistant ........................................................... 309 
Physical Therapist Assistant ................................................................. 312 
Radiologic Technology ......................................................................... 314 
Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology ............................................. 317 
Surgical Technology ............................................................................. 319 
Technology Integration ......................................................................... 322 
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Video Game Design .............................................................................. 324 
Web Design and Development ............................................................. 327 
GENERAL EDUCATION ............................................................................... 329 
GRADUATE SCHOOL ................................................................................. 340 
Graduate Admissions Requirements ................................................................ 340 
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice ........................................................ 340 
Master of Business Administration ....................................................... 341 
Master of Science in Education ............................................................ 342 
Transfer of Credit Procedures .......................................................................... 343 
International Students ....................................................................................... 343 
Tuition, Fees and Other Costs .......................................................................... 344 
Financial Aid .................................................................................................... 344 
Academic Policies ............................................................................................ 345 
Graduate Satisfactory Academic Progress ............................................ 345 
Schedule Changes ................................................................................. 346 
University Withdrawal .......................................................................... 347 
Grading Policy ...................................................................................... 347 
Repeating Courses ................................................................................ 347 
Graduation Requirements ................................................................................. 348 
University Hours .............................................................................................. 348 
ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF ......................................... 349 
Office of the Chancellor ........................................................................ 349 
Daytona Beach Campus ........................................................................ 353 
Fort Lauderdale Campus ....................................................................... 357 
Graduate School .................................................................................... 363 
Online Division ..................................................................................... 363 
Jacksonville Campus ............................................................................. 375 
Kendall Campus .................................................................................... 376 
Lakeland Campus ................................................................................. 379 
Melbourne Campus ............................................................................... 382 
Orlando Campus ................................................................................... 386 
Pembroke Pines Campus ....................................................................... 389 
Port St. Lucie Campus .......................................................................... 393 
Sarasota Campus ................................................................................... 395 
Tallahassee Campus .............................................................................. 400 
Tampa Campus ..................................................................................... 403 
West Palm Beach Campus .................................................................... 405 
ACADEMIC CALENDAR ............................................................................ 410 
GRADUATE SCHOOL ACADEMIC CALENDAR .................................. 414 

The University reserves the right to change regulations, policies, fees and
calendars and to revise curricula as deemed necessary and desirable. Since the
information contained herein is subject to change, this catalog should not be
considered a contract between Keiser University and students.
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Keiser University main campus – Ft. Lauderdale, FL

General Information
MISSION STATEMENT
Keiser University is a regionally accredited, private, career university offering
master, bachelor and associate degrees. The main campus is located in Fort
Lauderdale with additional campuses located throughout the State of Florida and
internationally. The University’s degrees are offered both campus-based and
through web-based distance learning. Keiser University prepares graduates for
careers in business, criminal justice, health care, technology, hospitality and
education. All degree programs provide students with a general education
foundation for career-focused professional skills.

Inherent in our Mission is service to the community. This service includes
community partnerships, involvement with various constituencies and various
continuing education programs.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The following goals are integral to the mission of the University:

1. To continually change, improve and ensure the effectiveness of the
University's programs in preparing students for successful careers.
2. To engage and maintain a faculty that is well-qualified academically,
possesses current technical and professional knowledge and experience
and has the ability to convey this knowledge to students.
3. To improve written and verbal competencies of students as well as
analytical and technical skills.
4. To provide facilities that support educational programs and enable
students to develop profession-specific skills.
5. To engage and maintain a staff who is caring, provides student support
and meets the University’s educational goals and objectives.
6. To attract qualified students of diverse backgrounds.
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7. To provide a collegiate atmosphere of academic freedom that encourages
open exchange of ideas.
8. To provide distance learning activities through Web-based courses and
degrees.
PHILOSOPHY
In today's society, there is a genuine need for a University that offers its students
quality academic and career education in an atmosphere of personalized attention.
Too often, students in larger public institutions find themselves mere numbers in
a computer. For some students, Keiser University offers career educational
programs that prepare them to enter their chosen career field upon graduation.
Other students utilize Keiser University programs as a stepping-stone to further
education. Other students may be community residents or business members who
attend contract training or University-sponsored seminars.

At Keiser University, each student is considered an individual, and the University
strives to be aware at all times of the needs of each member of its student body.
The faculty of Keiser University believes that career education instruction is an
art as well as a science. It is a dynamic process that develops both the skill and
the intellect of career-minded individuals in its community. Career education is
an interactive process on which the future of society depends. Graduates become
technicians, professionals and clinicians who are critical for future economic
growth.

Keiser University's goal is to train career-minded individuals by offering an
education that produces an employable, skilled, responsible and accountable
person. Keiser University students are prepared to provide professional skills
necessary to meet the projected needs of society. Inherent in the goals established
for Keiser University is the belief that learning takes place in a variety of ways.
For this reason, Keiser University curricula are flexible and incorporate previous
knowledge and skills.

Keiser University affirms that all members of the academic community share
responsibility for establishing, implementing and evaluating its educational
programs. Further, Keiser University believes that members of business and
industry must also participate in this process.

Finally, it is the philosophy of Keiser University that no person shall be denied
admission to any program, be excluded from any training, be denied the benefits
of training, or be subjected to discrimination in any hiring practice or activity of
the University because of race, creed, color, handicap, national origin, sex, age,
political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or religious belief.
HISTORY
Keiser University, established by the Keiser family in 1977, is a regionally
accredited, private, career university offering master’s, baccalaureate and
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associate degrees. The founders, Dr. Arthur Keiser and Mrs. Evelyn Keiser, felt
that South Florida needed a private career college providing realistic hands-on
training in a caring, conscientious and professional manner. The Keiser School
opened its doors to medical and dental assisting students in 1978. In 1980, the
Keiser School applied for and received accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau
of Health Education Schools, as well as from the National Association of Trade
and Technical Schools. In 1981, the Keiser School added a Medical Laboratory
Technician program and a Nursing Assistant program.

In 1982, the Keiser School expanded its scope of career education to include
Computer Information Systems/Management, Computer Programming, Computer
Repair Technology and Paralegal Studies. To more effectively represent its
mission, the Keiser School changed its name to Keiser Institute of Technology.

In 1984, Keiser Institute of Technology applied for and was granted accreditation
through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on
Occupational Educational Institutions, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia
30033-4097, (404) 679-4500. The Institute subsequently developed general
education/academic courses to give students a more rounded education. In 1986,
Keiser Institute of Technology received approval from the Florida State Board of
Independent Colleges and Universities to offer associate of science degrees.
Once again, Keiser changed its name to more accurately reflect its offerings and
became Keiser College.

In 1989, Keiser College received candidacy for accreditation with the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools,
1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, [phone] to award the
associate degree. Also, in 1989, the College established a second campus in
Melbourne, Florida and added a Computer Aided Drafting and Design program to
the curricula at both campuses.

In 1991, Keiser College was accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,
Georgia 30033-4097, [phone]) to award associate degrees.

In 1992, the College expanded by establishing a third campus in Tallahassee,
Florida.

In 1994, Keiser College was granted accreditation for its Medical Laboratory
Technician program.

In 1995, Keiser College established new campuses in Daytona Beach and
Sarasota, Florida. Keiser College was granted accreditation for its Radiologic
Technology program.

In 1998, Keiser College established and received accreditation for the
Occupational Therapy Assistant program and, in 2000, the Physical Therapist
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