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Catalog Rights Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Academic Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
History and Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Financial Aid Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Satisfactory Progress Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Online Distance Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Standards of Progress for Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
MBA in a Traditional Classroom Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Extenuating Circumstances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Course Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Reestablishing Eligibility for Federal Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Why you should enroll at Independence University: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Incompletes/Make-Up Work Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
College of Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Occupational Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Healthcare Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Prerequisite Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Nursing Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Course Repetitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Health Services—Health Promotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Graduation Requirements and Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Degrees Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Graduation Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Master of Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Scheduling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Bachelor of Science Completion Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Credit Transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Health Services Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Credit by Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Respiratory Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Allied Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Financial Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Respiratory Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Basic Sciences for Respiratory Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Tuition Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
College of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Funding Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Business Administration (MBA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Cancellation or Withdrawal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Canceling Enrollment Prior to Starting Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Bachelor of Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Cancellation After Classes Have Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Associate of Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Certificate in Property Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Return of Title IV Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
College of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Earning and Returning Title IV Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Early Childhood Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sample Refund Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Campus Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Refund Calculation Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Facilities and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Campus Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Sexual Harassment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Admissions Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Master’s Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
International Applicants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Admissions Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Student Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Copyrighted Materials Policy and Sanctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Student Guidelines and Procedures for Online Communication . . . . . . . . 16 Student Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Academic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Class Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Governmental Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Class Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Program Modernization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Course Delivery Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Disaster Affecting the University’s Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Resources for Student Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Disability Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Equipment for Student Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Title IX and VI of the Civil Rights Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Grading System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Vocational Rehabilitation Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Grade Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Course Withdrawal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Administration/Faculty/Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Program Withdrawal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Dismissal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Readmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Maximum Time Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Volume 3, published April 2011; good through and including June 2011
Satisfactory Academic Progress Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Introduction

A Message from the Chairman


Education to advance your career can mean a better life for you—one filled with more opportunities,
potentially higher pay, greater understanding of the world around you, and all the benefits success
can bring.
Independence University offers today’s way to learn—online, on your schedule, at home, at work,
while traveling, wherever you wish—24/7.
Courses at Independence University are designed specifically for adults; they are the flexible and
convenient way to learn. There are limited programs available on campus; most programs are online
with no registration lines to stand in…just education anywhere, anytime.

Carl B. Barney
Chairman

Your complete, distance education delivers:


• Textbooks and study materials that are developed by experts and made available online.
• Services and assistance online or by phone.
• Help when you need it. Our experienced staff members guide and help you through your program.
• A convenient and practical solution for your educational needs, without sacrificing your current
job or family or social commitments.
Earn the credentials you need for promotion, for licensure, to start a new career—or just study for your
own personal satisfaction.
For more than 30 years, Independence University (IU) has helped working adults like you to get the
educational credentials they need to advance their careers. Our experienced, student-oriented staff is
prepared to assist you throughout your distance education experience.

“Distance Education is no longer the future of


higher learning, it is today’s reality. Students can
now earn a complete education from an accredited
institution at a time and place that enables them
to maintain their responsibilities as parents,
workers, and community members.”
— Barbara Thomas, Chief Operations Officer

4 Independence University
Mission and Objectives

History
Independence University ®

Founded in 1978 as California College for Health Sciences and now known
Educating Professionals Since 1978 as Independence University, our institution has dedicated itself for more than
30 years to providing distance education to working adults. Specializing from
A branch campus of Stevens-Henager College, Ogden/West Haven, UT, the start in allied health programs, IU early on made its mark in areas such as
main campus. respiratory care education, becoming the first institution to offer accredited
respiratory care programs at a distance. Throughout its history, IU has also
Catalog Rights Policy reached beyond the barriers of traditional on-campus education to offer
programs not only to working adults across the United States but also to those
The University must retain the flexibility to improve its curriculum; therefore, serving in the military and to international students living in the U.S.
course offerings may be changed during a student’s education. If a course
In 2005, CCHS became Independence University, a name that more accurately
required under a previous catalog is no longer offered, a student eligible to
reflects the institution’s broader range of programs and its philosophy that
graduate according to that catalog should consult his or her academic advisor
education should lead to greater independence. Today, IU is comprised of
or dean to identify another course that may be used to fulfill the requirement.
three colleges: the College of Health Sciences, the College of Business, and the
Course substitutions in the degree program are permitted only with the approval
College of Education.
of the dean through the department head or program director. Furthermore,
the University reserves the right to make any changes in requirements it may In 2010, Independence University merged with its affiliated institution,
consider necessary and desirable by due notice in the catalog. Substitutions for Stevens-Henager College, becoming a branch of Stevens-Henager’s main
discontinued courses may be authorized or required by campus administration. campus in Ogden/West Haven, Utah. The main campus is located at 1890
South 1350 West, West Haven, UT 84401.
The University reserves the right to vary the order in which courses are offered
within each program, and to adjust the time scheduled for a curriculum. Such
changes will not increase the total tuition beyond the amount stated in the
Enrollment Agreement. Accreditation
Students may graduate under the catalog in effect at the time of their initial Independence University® (IU) is accredited by the Accrediting Commission
enrollment or any succeeding catalog provided the catalog is not more than of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302,
seven years old upon the completion of requirements for graduation. Students Arlington, VA 22201. ACCSC is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting
who have been gone from the University for seven years or more must enter the agency by the United States Department of Education under the provisions of
University under the catalog in effect at the time of re-entry. Public Law 82-550 and subsequent legislation that requires the evaluation of
such agencies and issuance of an official list by the Department. IU is exempt
A student’s transcript will reflect the course name, number, and credits that are from registration with the Utah State Board of Regents, as allowed in Section
in effect at the time the course is being taken by the student. 53B-5-105-5.2e of the Utah Postsecondary Proprietary School Act, revised
Information contained in this catalog is subject to change at the discretion of January 24, 2002.
the University without prior notification. The Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by the
In the event of any inconsistency between the information contained in this Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
catalog and any other material, the information contained in the catalog Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care: 1248 Harwood Road,
(including any addenda) shall take precedence. The University is not responsible Bedford, Texas 76021-4244, (817) 2832835.
for information or oral claims made by individuals that are contrary to the
University’s published materials.

Developed by Experts
History and Mission IU’s programs are specifically developed for independent distance study by
Mission and Objectives educational experts, instructional designers, and technology professionals. IU has
created a proven distance curriculum. What makes IU’s curriculum stand out is
We are dedicated to helping our students graduate and get a much better that our course experts have designed real-world materials that help you develop
job sooner. knowledge and skills that you can apply immediately at work and in your life.
We focus on educating people for careers. Our goal is for our students to
achieve success in career-oriented programs that will culminate in satisfactory
employment in entry-level positions in their field of work or advancement in
their current employment.
Online Distance Education
To fulfill this goal, the University: You Can Earn an Education without Having to Sit in
1. Provides training that enables students to achieve skills and competency a Single Classroom
in their chosen vocation or profession. Advances in technology have made getting started toward earning your degree
2. Assists students in becoming competent members of their communities so easier than ever before. Through the power of the Internet, you, a busy adult,
that each can appreciate and successfully cope with the human relations can get the education you need to get ahead and potentially increase your
problems encountered in the workplace. earning power. You do not have to sit through lectures in classes. You do not
have to commute, park, arrange dependent care, and attend scheduled classes.
3. Provides degree programs that bring students a fuller realization of the
You set the time, choose the place, and set your own study schedule. You are in
world in which they live and work, so that they are capable of achieving a
charge of your own education.
satisfactory and rewarding career and lifestyle.
How Does Online Distance Education Work?
• Communication online with instructional support may be synchronous

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Distance Education

and/or asynchronous.
• Complete and submit assignments online. Majors
• Take exams online and receive instant scoring and feedback. Independence University offers a choice of programs and majors, each designed
• Access student services and receive student advising online. to prepare students for a particular career in the fields of healthcare and
business. Relatively short and yet comprehensive, these programs are carefully
Is Distance Education Right for You? planned to provide the best education possible.
Online education courses demand the same dedicated student effort as
Master’s degrees in the following majors:
traditional classroom-based courses. The material is university-level and you
Business Administration (MBA)
will need self-motivation and self-discipline to succeed.
Healthcare Administration
Health Services – Health Promotion
The most practical way to learn. Nursing Administration
Our distance education programs are the most credible, effective alternative Nursing with a concentration in Community Health, Gerontology,
to a traditional classroom education. Developed by experts, Independence and Wellness*
University’s courses are specifically designed and developed for independent Public Health
study by practitioners and professionals who have experience in their field.
Bachelor’s degrees in the following majors:
Business
MBA in a Traditional Classroom Setting
Health Services Management
If you prefer to take your MBA in a traditional setting, the University offers Nursing
this program in the evening at our location at 5295 South Commerce Drive, Respiratory Care
Ste. G50, Salt Lake City, UT. Your classes will be held in our Executive
Training Room and will utilize a hybrid form of instruction that will include Associate’s degrees in the following majors:
both face-to-face and online facilitation. Facilities that are available to you are Allied Health
the student lounge, an open area for library research and computer work, a Business
computer lab, and reference materials and periodicals relating to your field. Business (with Property Management)
Personnel available to assist you are the Executive Director, the Director of Early Childhood Education*
Education, the Director of Student Services, the Registrar, the Librarian, Respiratory Therapy
Admissions Consultants, Financial Planners, and Academic Advisors as well as
the faculty for your program. Certificate:
Property Management
How We Make Distance Education Work for You *The program is not available to new applicants.
1. Faculty and staff available. Rather than limited “office hours” and rigid
class schedules, staff and faculty are at your service five days a week.
Technical staff can help you with browsers, software applications, and other
Definition of Credit
difficulties; student advisors can assist you with anything and everything Academic credit is measured in quarter credit hours. A clock hour is equal to
in order to help you progress and succeed. You can get more support and 50 minutes of instruction. One quarter credit hour is equivalent to 10 clock
services with online distance education than with on-campus education. hours in class, 20 clock hours in a laboratory, and 30 clock hours devoted to
externship or a combination of the three.
2. Online services available 24/7. Our user-friendly website provides you
access to IU’s Student Services. Rather than traveling to classes and
sitting for quizzes and tests in the classroom, you can take them online Course Numbering System
and get your score immediately. For any questions you miss, the correct Courses numbered 100 to 299 are considered basic to the learning process of
answer is given so that you can immediately learn as you take tests. the student. Courses numbered 300 to 499 are generally considered upper level
Instead of traveling to the Registrar’s Office, you can register, review your work. Courses numbered 500 and 600 are graduate level courses.
transcript, get your grades or account status, and see other information at
your fingertips, online. Course Codes
3. Communication tools—You don’t have to leave home or work. You save ACC Accounting
your precious time. You make your own schedule. You study anything BIO Biology
anytime and anyplace You can use the Internet, e-mail, threaded CHE Chemistry
conversations, and other technology to interact with fellow students CIS Computer Information System
as you participate in synchronous and asynchronous group activities. COM Communication
CRI Critical Thinking
E-mail and discussion forums allow you to communicate with your ECE Early Childhood Education
professors and with fellow students. You gain a deeper understanding of ECN Economics
the material and can exchange opinions and ideas with people in the same ENG English
course(s). FIN Finance
4. Study materials available 24/7. Instead of attending lectures, you walk HCA Healthcare Administration
step-by-step through your course materials with synchronous and HCP Healthcare Practices
asynchronous learning. The materials guide you through the lessons in HCS Healthcare Science
your own home, office, etc. HSA Health Services Administration
HSM Health Services Management
HIS History
HWP Health Wellness Promotion
MAN Property Management

6 Independence University
Frequently Asked Questions

MAT Mathematics also accept credits earned through ACE, CLEP, DANTES/DSST, AP, ACT,
MBA Master’s in Business Administration Excelsior/Regents/PEP, and USAFI.
MGT Management
MKT Marketing How soon can I graduate?
MED Medical If you have previous course credits, you could finish a degree in as little as
NUR Nursing one year depending on the program. Your transcripts will be evaluated by our
PHA Pharmacology registrar, and you will be given a timetable for graduation.
PHI Philosophy
PHY Physics What is online distance education?
PSY Psychology Online education offers you many of the same programs, textbooks, and
RCP Respiratory Care services as a campus-based university, but everything is at your fingertips
RES Respiratory Therapy 24/7—at home, at work, while traveling, or while serving in the military. All
SOC Sociology of your courses and services are just a click or phone call away.
STA Statistics
You are never alone.
Why you should enroll at You study independently but you are never alone. You have access to online
services, qualified instructors, and a student advisor. Many students team up as
Independence University: study partners with other willing students in their area or online. Then you can
study together, providing mutual motivation and support.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who enrolls in Independence University?
Our students are mature, working, successful, motivated adults who want a
degree to advance their careers. They need, and must have, a flexible, focused,
fast educational track, which is what IU offers.
Why do students enroll in Independence University?
Students enroll for the pride, prestige, and earning power that a college degree
offers and for career advancement, promotion, preparation for licensure, a
new job, and the possibility of a higher salary. A degree opens doors that may
have been closed. Online education at IU makes a degree possible for busy
professionals with work, family, and community commitments.
Are your programs approved?
Yes, we are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and
Colleges (ACCSC), which is recognized by the United States Department of
Education as a private, non-profit, independent accrediting agency.
The Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy program is recognized by the
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
How do I enroll?
Enrolling is easy. Simply contact an Admissions Consultant (800-972-5149).
Do I have to wait for a semester to start?
No. With IU’s continuous enrollments, you can start any month. When you
are ready to begin, simply contact an Admissions Consultant.
How can I pay the tuition?
Everyone can afford to earn a college degree. Financial aid is available for those
who qualify, and IU also offers a variety of private tuition assistance programs,
including loans, scholarships, and grants. There is a financial plan for everyone.
What programs does Independence University offer?
We offer master’s, bachelor’s, and associate’s degrees. You can choose from
healthcare, or business. You’ll find complete details about each program in
this Catalog.
What if I want a program you don’t offer?
Ask—we may be able to customize a program for you. Also, we are developing
new programs and may be able to offer the program you want.
Can I transfer in my previous credits?
Absolutely! Credits earned at a postsecondary institution accredited by an
agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education can be accepted. We

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HCS 618 The Healthcare System 4.5


HSA 544 Outcomes Assessment and Quality Management 4.5
College of Health Sciences HSA 552 Healthcare Information Systems 4.5
HSM 515 Legal Considerations in Healthcare Delivery 4.5
Tradition and Innovation: Experience Healthcare Education at HSM 520 Healthcare Marketing and Planning 4.5
Independence University
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE: 54.0
Since its founding as California College for Health Sciences (CCHS)
in 1978, Independence University has committed itself to addressing
the changing trends and requirements of the healthcare and business
markets. For decades, CCHS provided innovative degree programs Nursing Administration
at a distance to create pathways to licensure and career advancement Master of Science
opportunities for working healthcare professionals. The college evolved Length of Program: 12-18 months
and expanded programs and services over the years, but continued to
focus on the delivery of clinical and didactic education at a distance for The Nursing Administration graduate program prepares nurses for
thousands of students in hospitals and facilities worldwide. administrative leadership and management roles in managed care, home
healthcare, long-term care, professional and other health-related organizations.
The institution outgrew the name “College” and became a university Program content focuses on management and organizational theory, ethical
in 2005, but CCHS lives on as the College of Health Sciences at and legal issues, and healthcare delivery systems, as well as health policy,
Independence University. Now a branch of Stevens-Henager College information systems, and the management of human, material, and fiscal
Ogden, IU continues its legacy of service to the healthcare professions, resources. Graduates are employed as entry-level management of nursing
but with more robust technologies and programs than ever before. Read personnel in hospitals, clinics, and private healthcare facilities.
on to learn more about how IU can help working adults like you earn the
credentials they need to advance in today’s dynamic healthcare industry. Core Courses & Credits
HCA 542 Issues in Managed Care 4.5
Master of Science Degrees HSA 505 Health Service Organizations and Management 4.5
• Healthcare Administration HSA 512 Health Service Economics 4.5
• Nursing Administration HSA 518 Health Services Financial Management 4.5
• Health Services—Health Promotion HSA 544 Outcomes Assessment and Quality Management 4.5
• Nursing with concentrations in Community Health, HSA 552 Healthcare Information Systems 4.5
Gerontology, and Wellness* HSM 515 Legal Considerations in Healthcare Delivery 4.5
• Public Health NUR 580 Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing 4.5
NUR 601 Nursing Administration I 4.5
Bachelor of Science Degrees NUR 651 Nursing Administration II 4.5
• Health Services Management NUR 668 Research and Evaluation Methods 4.5
• Nursing NUR 690 Final Project/Thesis 4.5
• Respiratory Care
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE: 54.0
Associate of Science Degrees
• Allied Health
• Respiratory Therapy
*The program is not available for new applicants.
Health Services—Health Promotion
Master of Science
Length of Program: 12-18 months
The merits of keeping people healthy are clear from a physiological and
Healthcare Administration psychological standpoint. But the material value of a healthy population is
equally certain—healthy people save society and industry money. The rising
Master of Science cost of medical care has forced the healthcare and insurance industries to
Length of Program: 12-18 months evaluate wellness strategies. Health promotion is founded on the philosophy
of education, prevention, and enabling people and communities to improve
The Master of Science in Healthcare Administration program is designed to their health. Wellness experts and health educators work hard to help the
provide education and research activities that will teach the student to develop public understand and maintain healthy living standards. They attempt
or recognize opportunities to make health services delivery more effective or to balance the psychological, cultural, and social aspects of health behavior
efficient. Students enrolled in the program will receive instruction on processes through exercise, weight management, nutrition, smoking cessation, and
for evaluating and improving health policy. Graduates are employed as entry- many other programs. The strategic tools of the health promotion professional
level senior health service administrators or policy analysts. The level of are assessment, behavior change and health communication methodologies,
position attained will vary according to the background and the experience the program planning, implementation, evaluation, and program administration.
graduate brings to the job. Graduates are employed in positions including: health educator, public health
Core Courses & Credits educator, community health specialist, health promotion specialist or other
ECN 642 Healthcare Economics and Policy Analysis 4.5 similar titles and are employed by community-based organizations, non-
FIN 655 Healthcare Finance 4.5 profit organizations, local, state and federal government agencies, hospitals,
HCA 542 Issues in Managed Care 4.5 and managed care organizations. Health promotion is a field with several
HCA 550 Organizational Behavior 4.5 disciplines, and the level and type of position attained will vary according to
HCA 600 Management Practices for the Healthcare Professional 4.5 the background and experience of the graduate.
HCA 675 Healthcare Personnel Administration 4.5
HCA 690 Final Project/Thesis 4.5

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Core Courses & Credits The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program develops the knowledge
HCS 513 Management Practices for the Healthcare Professional 5.0 and the skills required of registered nurses to pursue more challenging careers
HCS 524 Nutrition for Public Health 3.0 in the healthcare environment. The program combines nursing theory with the
HCS 554 Health Program Evaluation 4.5 advanced practice concepts necessary to work successfully within the structure
HCS 622 Research and Evaluation Methods I 2.0 and the culture of a variety of healthcare organizations. To be admitted to the
HCS 623 Research and Evaluation Methods II 2.5 MSN program, you must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
HWP 508 Health Communication 3.0 or university, and a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license within the United
HWP 531 Stress and Health 3.0 States. Students seeking admission to the program who do not hold a Bachelor
HWP 565 Health Psychology 4.0 of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree must obtain approval from the Registrar’s
HWP 605 Addiction 3.0 Office before enrolling. The MSN curriculum consists of four core courses
HWP 610 Health Counseling 2.5 and eight advanced courses that provide specialization in one of three nursing
HWP 612 Health Behavior and Behavior Change I 2.5 concentration areas: community health, gerontology, and wellness. Graduates
HWP 613 Health Behavior and Behavior Change II 3.0 are employed as entry-level management of nursing personnel in hospitals,
HWP 614 Practicum I 1.0 clinics, and private healthcare facilities.
HWP 615 Practicum II 5.0 The program is not available for new applicants.
HWP 620 Developing Health Promotion Programs 4.5
HWP 628 Exercise and Fitness 4.0 Core Courses & Credits
MAT 520 Biostatistics for Healthcare Professionals I 2.5 HSA 505 Health Service Organizations and Management 4.5
MAT 521 Biostatistics for Healthcare Professionals II 2.5 HSA 544 Outcomes Assessment and Quality Management 4.5
NUR 580 Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing 4.5
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE: 57.5 NUR 614 Nursing Preceptorship 4.5
NUR 622 Research and Evaluation Methods 4.5
NUR 690 Final Project/Thesis 4.5
Public Health Community Health Emphasis
Master of Public Health HCP 554 Health Program Evaluation 4.5
Length of Program: 12-18 months HCP 582 Epidemiology 4.5
HCP 648 Mobilizing Community Resources 4.5
The Masters in Public Health program is designed to provide a solid HCS 532 Concepts and Issues in Environmental Health 4.5
foundation in the core disciplines of public health: biostatistics, epidemiology, HCS 540 Home Healthcare 4.5
environmental health sciences, health services administration, and social/ HSA 552 Healthcare Information Systems 4.5
behavioral sciences. Graduates are employed in management positions in
both the public and private sectors. Graduates employed in the public sector Gerontology Emphasis
work in local, state, or federal health departments, and university systems HCP 554 Health Program Evaluation 4.5
as researchers. Graduates employed in a non-profit organization work in HCP 558 Healthy Aging 4.5
positions that promote health advocacy and policy, while other public health HCP 574 Long-Term Care 4.5
professionals work in the private sector for pharmaceutical companies or for HCP 664 Psychosocial Aspects of Aging 4.5
health insurance companies. HCP 668 Biology of Aging 4.5
HCP 678 End of Life Care 4.5
Core Courses & Credits
HCS 513 Management Practices for the Health Professional 5.0 Wellness Emphasis
HCS 524 Nutrition for Public Health 3.0 HCP 552 Exercise and Fitness 4.5
HCS 530 Community Health 4.5 HCP 554 Health Program Evaluation 4.5
HCS 532 Concepts and Issues in Environmental Health 4.5 HCP 558 Healthy Aging 4.5
HCS 554 Health Program Evaluation 4.5 HCP 648 Mobilizing Community Resources 4.5
HCS 614 Public Health Internship (Preparation) 1.0 HCP 651 Nutrition 4.5
HCS 615 Public Health Internship II (Development) 1.5 HWP 620 Developing Health Promotion Programs 4.5
HCS 616 Public Health Internship III (Implementation) 5.0
HCS 622 Research and Evaluation Methods I 2.0 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE: 54.0
HCS 623 Research and Evaluation Methods II 2.5
HCS 630 Intro to Epidemiology 3.0
HCS 691
HCS 692
Final Project/Thesis I (Preparation)
Final Project/Thesis II (Proposal)
3.0
3.0
Nursing
HCS 693 Final Project/Thesis III (Final Defense) 3.0 Bachelor of Science Completion Degree
HWP 508 Health Communication 3.0 Length of Program: 20-30 months
HWP 620 Developing Health Promotion Programs 4.5
The Registered Nurse upgrade to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
MAT 520 Biostatistics for Healthcare Professionals I 2.5
prepares registered nurses (RNs) to meet the many changes in the healthcare
MAT 521 Biostatistics for Healthcare Professionals II 2.5
field by expanding and enhancing their nursing education. The program is
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE: 58.0 available to Registered Nurses only. This program prepares graduates for
leadership roles and graduate study in nursing. The graduate is prepared to
utilize theory and research-based knowledge in the provision of care to the
client, the family, and the community in a global society with flexibility to
Nursing adapt to the changing nature of healthcare and healthcare roles. The graduate
is also prepared to integrate care across multiple settings, managing the
Master of Science interactions between and among components of the integrated network of
Length of Program: 12-18 months. healthcare services. The graduate will be prepared for positions in community
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health clinics, private practice, hospitals, and patient care facilities. Core Courses & Credits
ACC 220 Accounting I 4.5
Admissions Requirements
BIO 101 Introduction to Biology 4.5
Students seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program BIO 110 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4.5
must hold a valid Registered Nurse license and shall have completed sufficient BIO 120 Introduction to Medical Microbiology 4.5
college or university credit to attain the equivalent of third-year college CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry 4.5
status (e.g., 60 semester credit hours or 90 quarter credit hours). Prospective CIS 140 Computer Fundamentals 4.5
students should also have completed an appropriate number of credit hours of COM 101 Communication Skills for the Workplace 4.5
general education (e.g., 15 semester credit hours or 22.5 quarter credit hours). COM 110 Health Communications 4.5
Semester hours will be converted to quarter credit hours using the standard FIN 341 Principles of Finance 4.5
formula of semester hours x 1.5 = quarter credit hours. For example: 3 semester HCA 375 Healthcare Financial Administration 4.0
hours equal 4.5 quarter credit hours. HCA 432 Healthcare Economics and Policies 4.0
HCA 440 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Administration 4.0
General Education Courses & Credits HCA 460 Health Facility Operations 4.0
ENG 310 Advanced Interpersonal Communication 4.0
HCA 462 Long-Term Care Administration 4.0
HIS 300 U.S. History Since the Civil War 4.0
HCA 474 Senior Seminar 4.0
PHI 310 Critical Thinking 4.0
HSM 315 The American Healthcare System 4.5
PSY 400 Biological Psychology 4.0
HSM 335 Management in the Healthcare Industry 4.5
SOC 400 Sociology of Aging 4.0
HSM 489 Practicum in Healthcare Management 4.5
STA 322 Statistics 4.0
MAT 420 Statistics for Healthcare Professionals 4.5
Core Courses & Credits MED 103 Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals 4.5
HCP 454 Health Program Evaluation 4.5 MED 230 Medical Insurance 4.5
HCS 440 Home Healthcare 4.0 MGT 331 Principles of Management 4.5
HSM 315 The American Healthcare System 4.5 MGT 332 Human Resource Management 4.5
NUR 350 Concepts of Professional Nursing 4.5 MGT 338 Project Management 4.5
NUR 360 Health Assessment 4.5 MKT 351 Principles of Marketing 4.5
NUR 380 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing 4.5 PHA 101 Introduction to Pharmacology 4.5
NUR 410 Nursing Issues in the 21st Century 4.5 PHY 101 Introduction to Physics 4.5
NUR 430 Professional Leadership and Management in Nursing 4.5 PSY 101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0
NUR 440 Family and Community Health Nursing 7.5 SOC 110 Death and Dying 4.5
NUR 460 Case Management 4.5 SOC 240 Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare 4.5
NUR 470 Introduction to Nursing Research 4.5 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE: 180.0
NUR 480 Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing 4.5
NUR 490 Synthesis of Nursing Practice 6.0
RCP 310 Pathophysiology 4.5
Respiratory Care
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE: 91.0
Bachelor of Science Completion Degree
Length of Program: 20-30 months

Health Services Management For over 30 years, Independence University, formerly California College
for Health Sciences, has graduated more respiratory care professionals than
any other private career college. Today, IU continues to meet the needs of
Bachelor of Science
respiratory therapists who wish to gain advanced education in their field. The
Length of Program: 40-50 months Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care degree provides students with the
Learn the principles and skills you need to successfully manage a healthcare necessary skills to advance into a supervisory position in a general healthcare
department. This degree program covers a broad spectrum of administrative facility (e.g. hospital, clinic, medical office) or in an environment specific to the
skills so that when you graduate, you will have the diversity and the experience field of respiratory care. The curriculum contains information on management
needed to become an effective manager and stay at the top of your field. A and current issues and trends in healthcare, exposing students to the latest
minimum of 90 quarter credits beyond the associate’s degree or equivalent is developments in respiratory care. The program includes a general education
required for graduation. component, a foundation in cardiopulmonary sciences, and coursework in the
traditional respiratory care specialties of critical care, perinatal and pediatrics,
General Education Courses & Credits and cardiopulmonary diagnostics.
ECN 220 Economics 4.0
ECN 221 Economic Principles 4.0 To enroll in this program, you must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
ENG 103 Writing 4.0 A minimum of 92 quarter credits beyond the associate’s degree or equivalent is
ENG 310 Advanced Interpersonal Communication 4.0 required for graduation with at least 24 quarter credits in general education.
HIS 300 U.S. History Since the Civil War 4.0 General Education Courses & Credits
MAT 220 College Algebra 4.0 ENG 310 Advanced Interpersonal Communication 4.0
PHI 221 Introduction to Logic 4.0 HIS 300 U.S. History Since the Civil War 4.0
PHI 400 Modern Issues in Ethics 4.0 PHI 400 Modern Issues in Ethics 4.0
PSY 105 Introduction to Psychology 4.5 PSY 400 Biological Psychology 4.0
PSY 400 Biological Psychology 4.0 SOC 400 Sociology of Aging 4.0
SOC 400 Sociology of Aging 4.0 STA 322 Statistics 4.0
STA 322 Statistics 4.0
Core Courses & Credits

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HCA 375 Healthcare Financial Administration 4.0 respiratory therapy (RT) professional. The Respiratory Therapy program
HCA 432 Healthcare Economics and Policy 4.0 combines basic respiratory care courses, research, and practical experience in
HCA 440 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Administration 4.0 respiratory patient care. Students who master the course objectives are able
HCA 460 Health Facility Operations 4.0 to demonstrate the knowledge and cognitive skills, technical proficiency, and
HCA 462 Long-Term Care Administration 4.0 personal behaviors required for competent performance in providing the
HCP 454 Health Program Evaluation 4.5 delivery and management of sophisticated diagnostic, therapeutic, and life
HCS 440 Home Healthcare 4.0 support services, including ventilatory life support, administration of medical
HSM 315 The American Healthcare System 4.5 gases and aerosols, and cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring. Upon
HSM 335 Management in Healthcare Industry 4.5 completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the National Board
MAT 420 Statistics for Healthcare Professionals 4.5 for Respiratory Care (NBRC) entry-level (CRT) and advanced-level (RRT)
MED 350 Clinical Information Systems 4.0 credentialing exams. Entry level respiratory therapy positions in hospitals and
MED 385 Issues in Public Health 4.0 other healthcare centers are available to graduates of the program.
MGT 332 Human Resource Management 4.5 Students who hold a current NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
RCP 306 Perinatal/Pediatric Respiratory Therapeutics 4.5 credential will have the prerequisite and introductory block of courses
RCP 308 Perinatal Diseases and Congenital Disorders 4.5 transferred in. Students who hold a current NBRC Registered Respiratory
RCP 310 Pathophysiology 4.5 Therapist (RRT) credential will have the prerequisite, introductory, and
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE: 92.0 intermediate block of courses transferred in. Students with a current CRT
and RRT are also eligible to submit transcripts for possible General Education
transfer credit. Transferred credits must be a grade of C or better for Respiratory
Therapy credits.
Allied Health To substitute for a prerequisite or a core course within the Associate of Science in
Associate of Science Respiratory Therapy program, with the exception of BIO 111, a transfer course
Length of Program: 20-30 months must have been taken within the last five years to count toward the degree.
The Associate of Science in Allied Health program will prepare you for an Students admitted to the A.S. in Respiratory Therapy program must successfully
entry-level career in the healthcare and the medical human services field. complete prerequisite courses prior to beginning the core curriculum. Before
you officially enroll in the program, you will select a preceptor—a Registered
General Education Courses & Credits Respiratory Therapist (RRT) who will serve as your clinical instructor. You will
ECN 220 Economics 4.0 also select a local sponsoring facility (which may be your employer) where you
ENG 101 English Composition 4.0 can complete clinical instruction.
ENG 223 Communication Arts 4.0
HIS 220 American Civilization 4.0 Finally, the RT program has several exit requirements, including, but not
MAT 220 College Algebra 4.0 limited to, a final exit exam (the Secure/Comprehensive NBRC Self-Assessment
PSY 105 Introduction to Psychology 4.5 Examination or SAE) and a Final Clinical Evaluation conducted by an outside
evaluator assigned by the Respiratory Therapy program. Before graduation,
Core Courses & Credits you will be given an opportunity to complete a comprehensive program review.
BIO 101 Introduction to Biology 4.5 You will also be required to sit for the NBRC credentialing exam in order
BIO 110 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4.5 to graduate and receive your diploma. Evidence of passing the NBRC CRT
BIO 115 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4.5 exam is a requirement to practice in all U.S. states. Graduates are also strongly
BIO 120 Introduction to Medical Microbiology 4.5 encouraged to sit for their RRT credential after they have obtained their CRT
CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry 4.5 credential.
CIS 140 Computer Fundamentals 4.5
Respiratory Care Sciences Requirement
COM 101 Communication Skills for the Workplace 4.5
COM 110 Health Communications 4.5 This program includes integrated science courses (RES201 and RES202)
MED 103 Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals 4.5 covering math, physics, chemistry, and microbiology. Students who transfer
MED 230 Medical Insurance 4.5 in all components of RES201 and RES202 as separate courses (three semester
PHA 101 Introduction to Pharmacology 4.5 credits or 4.5 quarter credits each, grade of C or higher) will receive transfer
PHY 101 Introduction to Physics 4.5 credit for RES201 and/or RES 202 as appropriate. If even one component
PSY 101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0 is missing, students must (1) take RES201 and/or RES202, (2) take the
SOC 110 Death and Dying 4.5 remaining components/courses at additional tuition cost, or (3) provide further
SOC 240 Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare 4.5 information on previous coursework that may be taken into consideration. In
addition, most students who have completed a CRT program have already
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE: 91.5 taken an anatomy and physiology course. However, if you were unable to do
To enroll in this program, an applicant must have at least one year or the so, you must take IU’s Human Anatomy and Physiology course (BIO110)
equivalent of full-time healthcare experience. prior to completing the program.
Students in Arkansas and Students Residing Outside of the 50 United
States: Contact IU for more information about respiratory therapy
Respiratory Therapy requirements specific to your state or place of residence.
This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory
Associate of Science Care (CoARC).
Length of Program: 25-42 months
With a track record of over 30 years, IU is a leader in respiratory therapy Prerequisite Courses & Credits
distance education. From introductory to advanced levels, we have designed BIO 111 Anatomy and Physiology I 4.0
our program to address the licensing and the practical needs of the BIO 141 Respiratory Therapy Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology I 2.0

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BIO 142 Respiratory Therapy Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology II 2.0 111, a transfer course must have been taken within the last five years to count
MED 101 Respiratory Therapy Medical Terminology 2.0 toward the degree.
PSY 101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0
In addition to the RT core curriculum, students are also required to take a
RES 101 Introduction to Respiratory Therapy/Infection Control 2.0
minimum of 24 credits in general education.
General Education Courses & Credits
BIO 131 Cardiopulmonary and Renal Anatomy and Physiology 4.0
ENG 101
ENG 223
English Composition
Communication Arts
4.0
4.0 Basic Sciences for
HIS 220
MAT 220
American Civilization
College Algebra
4.0
4.0 Respiratory Care
PSY 220 Psychology 4.0 Length of Program: 5-8 months
This uniquely designed program has been created for individuals who hold
Introductory Courses & Credits the CRT and wish to challenge the RRT exam, but lack the required science
BIO 151 Patient Assessment I 2.0 courses. This program allows these students to complete the science courses
BIO 152 Patient Assessment II 2.0 they need to be eligible to sit for their NBRC credentialing exams. Students
BIO 159 Patient Assessment – Clinical Practicum 2.0 who enroll in this program can take anywhere from one to five of the required
RES 111 Airway Management/Basic CPR 3.0 courses at Independence University. An official program plan must be
RES 119 Airway Management/Basic CPR – Clinical Practicum 2.0 completed for each student that shows the courses the student will complete at
RES 121 Medical Gases/Aerosol and Humidity Therapy I 2.0 IU. The student will commit to taking these courses at IU.
RES 122 Medical Gases/Aerosol and Humidity Therapy II 2.0
RES 129 Medical Gases/Aerosol and Humidity Therapy – CP 2.0 These courses may be taken individually and are not eligible for Financial Aid.
RES 131 Lung Expansion Therapy/Bronchial Hygiene 3.0
RES 139 Lung Expansion Therapy/Bronchial Hygiene – CP 2.0 Required Courses & Credits
RES 141 Arterial Blood Gases/ BIO 110 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4.5
Applied Cardiopulmonary Physiology I 2.0 BIO 120 Introduction to Medical Microbiology 4.5
RES 142 Arterial Blood Gases/ CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry 4.5
Applied Cardiopulmonary Physiology II 2.0 MAT 220 College Algebra 4.0
RES 149 Arterial Blood Gases/Applied PHY 101 Introduction to Physics 4.5
Cardiopulmonary Physiology – CP 2.0
Intermediate Courses & Credits
(Students who transfer in with CRT credential begin here)
RES 201
RES 202
Respiratory Care Sciences I
Respiratory Care Sciences II
2.0
2.0
College of Business
RES 211 Advanced Pulmonary Function Testing 2.0 Education for the 21st Century: Experience Education in
RES 221 Adult Pathophysiology/Geriatrics/Trauma Care I 2.0 Business at Independence University
RES 222 Adult Pathophysiology/Geriatrics/Trauma Care II 2.0
RES 231 Pulmonary Rehab/Alternative Site Care 3.0 For many, a business degree is necessary to advance in a competitive
RES 239 Pulmonary Rehab/Alternative Site Care – CP 1.0 work place. For too many, however, this degree has been a luxury—vital
RES 241 Mechanical Ventilation I 3.0 but out of reach as work and personal commitments make a traditional
RES 242 Mechanical Ventilation II 3.0 on-campus education impossible.
RES 249 Mechanical Ventilation – CP I 2.0 IU’s business programs are the flexible, convenient way to gain the
RES 251 Mechanical Ventilation III 2.0 knowledge of business that you need to succeed.
RES 257 Mechanical Ventilation – CP II 2.0
RES 258 Intermediate Clinical Practicum I 2.0 Master of Business Administration Degrees
RES 259 Intermediate Clinical Practicum II 1.0 • Business Administration (MBA)

Advanced Courses & Credits Bachelor of Science Degree


(Students who transfer in with RRT credential begin here*) • Business
RES 261 Pediatric/Perinatal Pathophysiology and Critical Care I 2.0
Associate of Science Degrees
RES 262 Pediatric/Perinatal Pathophysiology and Critical Care II 2.0
• Business
RES 269 Pediatric/Perinatal Pathophysiology and
• Business (with Property Management)
Critical Care – CP 2.0
RES 271 Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/ Certificate
Advanced Skills 3.0 • Property Management
RES 281 Application of Cardiopulmonary
Diagnostics and Monitoring I 2.0
RES 282 Application of Cardiopulmonary
Diagnostics and Monitoring II 2.0 Business Administration (MBA)
RES 289 Application of Cardiopulmonary
Diagnostics and Monitoring – CP 2.0 Master of Business Administration
RES 299 Advanced Clinical Practicum 1.0 Length of Program: 14-21 months for Online and On-ground program
The Master of Business Administration program is designed to provide
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE: 113.0 the knowledge and the skills needed to become an effective manager in a
To substitute for a prerequisite or a core course, with the exception of BIO variety of organizational settings. It is a comprehensive program designed

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to provide graduates with the background to advance in their career rather BUS 317 Employment Law 4.5
than training targeting a particular job within an organization. The broad goal CIS 140 Computer Fundamentals 4.5
of the program is to provide students with the foundations in content and CIS 220 Business Information Systems 4.5
competencies that will support their development as effective managers in a CRI 301 Consumer Critical Thinking 4.5
variety of organizational settings. FIN 241 Principles of Finance 4.5
FIN 242 Personal Finance 4.5
Core Courses & Credits FIN 345 Corporate Finance 4.5
MBA 601 Financial Accounting for Management 4.0 MAT 130 Business Math 4.5
MBA 602 Dynamics of the Organization 4.0 MAT 320 Business Statistics 4.5
MBA 603 Marketing Management 4.0 MGT 231 Principles of Management 4.5
MBA 604 Corporate Finance 4.0 MGT 332 Human Resource Management 4.5
MBA 605 Information Technology and Society 4.0 MGT 338 Project Management 4.5
MBA 606 Communication Dynamics for Professionals 4.5 MGT 385 Supervision 4.5
MBA 607 International Management 4.5 MKT 251 Introduction to Marketing 4.5
MBA 608 Statistics for Management 4.0 MKT 354 Marketing Management 4.5
MBA 609 Applications in Economic Analysis 4.0 MKT 356 Consumer Behavior 4.5
MBA 610 General Management 4.5 MKT 357 Strategic Marketing 4.5
MBA 611 Developing Business Strategy 4.0 PSY 101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0
MBA 612 Leadership Theory 4.0
MBA 613 Advanced Human Resource Management 4.0 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE: 183.0
MBA 614 Capstone Project 4.0
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE: 57.5 Business
Associate of Science
Business Length of Program: 20-30 months
The Business program prepares students for a variety of responsible managerial
Bachelor of Science positions. Due to the diversity of the courses, the student will build a strong
Length of Program: 40-50 months foundation in accounting, marketing, insurance, finance, and electronic
commerce. Objectives of the program are as follows: providing the student
The Business program prepares graduates for a variety of responsible
with an integrated understanding of business and economic concepts and
managerial positions in both domestic and international firms. The objectives
how these concepts relate to business and social systems; the recognition of
of the program are to provide a foundation in accounting, sales and marketing,
ethical responsibilities and accountability; the development of planning,
operations management, human resource management, and banking and
decision-making, and other management functions; the capacity to implement
finance and to provide the graduate with an integrated understanding of
and adapt to change; and development of analytic thinking and leadership
business and economic concepts and how they relate to the global economy.
style. Graduates are employed in entry-level positions as bookkeepers, clerical
Business graduates are employed in entry-level to midlevel positions as an office
assistants, and personal property professionals.
manager, an account manager, a small business developer, a human resource
assistant, or a sales manager. General Education Courses & Credits
ECN 201 Introduction to Economics 4.5
General Education Courses & Credits ENG 101 English Composition 4.0
ECN 201 Introduction to Economics 4.5 ENG 223 Communication Arts 4.0
ENG 101 English Composition 4.0 HIS 220 American Civilization 4.0
ENG 223 Communication Arts 4.0 MAT 220 College Algebra 4.0
ENG 310 Advanced Interpersonal Communication 4.0 SOC 220 Sociology 4.0
HIS 220 American Civilization 4.0
HIS 300 U.S. History Since the Civil War 4.0 Core Courses & Credits
MAT 220 College Algebra 4.0 ACC 220 Accounting I 4.5
PHI 221 Introduction to Logic 4.0 ACC 221 Accounting II 4.5
PHI 310 Critical Thinking 4.0 ACC 240 Tax—Individual 4.5
PSY 400 Biological Psychology 4.0 BUS 105 Introduction to Business 4.5
SOC 400 Sociology of Aging 4.0 BUS 110 Business Ethics 4.5
STA 322 Statistics 4.0 BUS 130 Business Communications 4.5
BUS 215 Business Law 4.5
Core Courses & Credits CIS 140 Computer Fundamentals 4.5
ACC 220 Accounting I 4.5 CIS 220 Business Information Systems 4.5
ACC 221 Accounting II 4.5 FIN 241 Introduction to Finance 4.5
ACC 240 Tax—Individual 4.5 FIN 242 Personal Finance 4.5
ACC 320 Managerial Accounting 4.5 MAT 130 Business Math 4.5
ACC 340 Tax – Corporate 4.5 MGT 231 Principles of Management 4.5
BUS 105 Introduction to Business 4.5 MKT 251 Introduction to Marketing 4.5
BUS 110 Business Ethics 4.5 PSY 101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0
BUS 130 Business Communications 4.5
BUS 215 Business Law 4.5 TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE: 91.5
BUS 308 Entrepreneurship 4.5 To obtain the Business with Emphasis in Property Management Degree,
BUS 310 Organizational Behavior 4.5 students must complete the courses below:
BUS 312 Leadership 4.5

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Property Management Emphasis* The program is not available for new applicants.
MAN 225 Property Management Fundamentals 4.0
Licensing
MAN 227 Intermediate Property Management 4.0
MAN 229 Federal and Contractor-Focused Property Management 4.0 If you are already in business as a daycare professional or preschool teacher,
MAN 280 Property Management Applications 4.0 IU may provide the training and college credits necessary to meet licensing
requirements. However, always check with your state licensing agency to
Students who successfully complete the four courses in Property Management
confirm that our program meets state and local requirements. IU makes
Emphasis are eligible to sit for the National Property Management Association
absolutely no representation that its ECE program will meet any agency or
Certified Professional Property Specialist Examination.
organization’s licensing requirements.
*These four courses in Property Management replace the following three
courses: MKT251, FIN241, and ACC240. Credentialed ECE Professionals
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE: 94.0 If you hold the Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credential from the
National Child Care Association or the Child Development Associate (CDA)
credential from the Council for Professional Recognition, you may be awarded
Certificate in Property twenty-two and a half credits toward your associate’s degree. Send a copy of
the credential to the university. With our recognition of your professional
Management credential, you may receive credit for the following courses:
ECE 103 Working with Children with Special Needs
Length of Program: 6-9 months
ECE 110 The Child, Family, and Community
Required Courses & Credits ECE 120 Infant and Toddler Care
ACC 217 Managerial Accounting 4.0 ECE 225 Administration of an Early Childhood Education Center
MAN 103 Management Principles 4.0 ECE 230 Health, Safety, and Nutrition
MAN 225 Property Management Fundamentals 4.0
MAN 227 Intermediate Property Management 4.0 General Education Courses & Credits
MAN 229 Federal and Contractor Focused Property Management 4.0 ECN 220 Economics 4.0
MAN 280 Property Management Applications 4.0 ENG 101 English Composition 4.0
ENG 223 Communication Arts 4.0
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE CERTIFICATE: 24.0 HIS 220 American Civilization 4.0
This certificate program is not eligible for Financial Aid. MAT 220 College Algebra 4.0
PSY 220 Psychology 4.0
Core Courses & Credits
ECE 100 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 4.5
ECE 103 Working with Children with Special Needs 4.5
ECE 105 Child Growth and Development 4.5
College of Education ECE 110
ECE 115
The Child, Family, and Community
Curriculum for Early Childhood Education
4.5
4.5
Filling a Vital Need: Experience Early Childhood Education at IU ECE 116 Language Development in Young Children 4.5
ECE 120 Infant and Toddler Care 4.5
Few professions are more in need of qualified personnel than early
ECE 212 Guidance in Early Childhood Education 4.5
childhood education. Professionals in this field fill one of society’s most
ECE 217 Developing Math Skills in Young Children 4.5
vital needs—caring for and educating young children. Independence
ECE 218 Developing Science Skills in Young Children 4.5
University invites you to learn more about the College of Education
ECE 222 Creative Arts for Young Children 4.5
and how its online program in early childhood education can help you
ECE 225 Administration of an Early Childhood Education Center 4.5
advance in one of the most rewarding of careers.
ECE 230 Health, Safety, and Nutrition 4.0
Associate’s Degree ECE 240 Internship in Early Childhood Education 8.0
• Early Childhood Education TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE: 90.0

Early Childhood Education


Associate of Science
Length of Program: 20-30 months
The Early Childhood Education Associate’s Degree prepares graduates for
lead teaching positions in childcare centers, Head Start programs, and pre-
kindergarten classrooms. The objectives of the major are to provide graduates
with the necessary skills and training to deal with a child’s emotional,
social, physical, and educational needs. The ECE program emphasizes the
individuality of every child and focuses on the knowledge individuals need to
become effective child care professionals. IU’s innovative distance education
program can also help childcare centers meet licensing requirements, or
provide staff with professional development opportunities. While enrolled,
students must have access to a public, a private, or a state-licensed child care
center on a paid or voluntary basis.

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GED certificate, or a Bachelor’s degree. Previous training in business subjects


Campus Location generally is not required.
Independence University – Branch Students seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
5295 S. Commerce Dr., Suite G-50 must hold a valid Registered Nurse license and shall have completed sufficient
Murray, UT 84107 college credit to attain the equivalent of third-year college status (e.g., 60 se-
(801) 290-3240 mester credit hours or 90 quarter credit hours). Prospective students should
also have completed an appropriate number of credit hours of general educa-
Consult our website at www.independence.edu tion (e.g., 15 semester credit hours or 22.5 quarter credit hours). Semester
hours will be converted to quarter credit hours using the standard formula
Facilities and Equipment of semester hours x 1.5 = quarter credit hours. For example: 3 semester hours
equal 4.5 quarter credit hours.
Salt Lake City/Murray All Respiratory Therapy students are required to take an entrance test. Applicants
Independence University (branch of Stevens-Henager College Ogden/West must obtain a minimum score of 15 on a first attempt. If a 15 is not obtained,
Haven) is located off a major freeway with easy access for employees and applicants may take the test a second time and must score a minimum score of
students. The resident program is housed with classroom space, a lounge, a 17 on the second attempt. If the passing score is not obtained on the second at-
library area, a computer lab, and administrative offices. tempt, applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying for this program.
IU currently shares in the leasing of systems and services through Rackspace. Requirements for admission into the Respiratory Therapy programs include
These include the following shared servers: Angel, Email, Domain Controller, the following:
Web Server, File Server, 2 database servers (Angel and Diamond D), and *Negative drug screen (a drug screen may be requested at any point in the
terminal servers for accessing the Diamond D application. Rackspace provides student’s academic progression by university officials and/or clinical placement
cooling, power, data backup, monitoring, hardware support, bandwidth sites).  The costs of these tests are the responsibility of the student. Respiratory
(connectivity) and security for the leased systems. Therapy Program students must receive the following clearances before begin-
Campus Security ning clinical rotations:

The University strives to provide a safe environment for our on-ground 1. Tuberculin skin test (PPD)
students’ learning experience. Our facilities are located in business settings, 2. Rubeola and rubella test
and trespassing laws are enforced on our premises. If a crime is committed on
3. Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity certification
our premises, University personnel are available to assist students.
4. Tetanus
Pursuant to the requirements of the U.S. Department of Education, universities
publish all known occurrences of crimes committed on campus. These statistics 5. Urine drug screen
are available in the Financial Aid Office. 6. Varicella
In the event of a crime, an incident report must be completed, and a police 7. Background check
report may be filed. Any and all occurrences of crime committed on the campus
should be reported immediately to the administration of the University. In 8. Completed OSHA training
the event a sexual assault should occur while on campus, the victim and any 9. Obtain professional liability insurance
witnesses present are to report the crime to campus officials immediately. In
*Criminal background check with satisfactory findings.
order that the crime may be fully investigated, the police will be contacted. The
University provides timely written information on personal safety and anti- Master’s Degree
crime measures as they become available. An annual report is available for all
Applicants to the Master’s programs must have an earned a baccalaureate
students and personnel of the University.
degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants must
Sexual Harassment provide a 500-word, double-spaced personal-statement essay on why they will
be successful students in a master’s program, including a description of their
Sexual harassment is an offense. Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome
career goals and their expectations upon graduation. Prospective students must
advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a
demonstrate computer competence with word processing and spreadsheets.
sexual nature. If a student or employee has been the victim of any sexual offense,
In addition, applicants must have Internet access and successfully complete
including sexual harassment, on campus or during a University-related activity,
the online readiness test. Students must have an undergraduate GPA of 2.5
the offense must be reported at once to the Campus Director or administrator
from an institution accredited by an agency that is recognized by the U.S.
in charge. An investigation will be conducted.
Department of Education. The student must submit three letters of reference
with his/her application. The MBA program is offered both by distance
education and on-campus in the evening program.
Admissions Information International Applicants
Admissions Requirements International Applicants are defined as students who have any previous
Applicants for admission to Independence University must have graduated education outside of the United States. Students applying to an undergraduate
from an accredited high school, private secondary school, or have completed associate’s or bachelor’s program must provide an official or attested transcript
the equivalent (GED). All students who graduate after January 2006 must pro- of completed high school work evaluated by a member of the National
vide a high school transcript to check eligibility for the new Academic Com- Association of Credential Evaluation Services (www.naces.org). Applicants to
petitiveness Grant (ACG). In addition, applicants must have Internet access a master’s program must provide proof of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
and successfully complete the online readiness test. evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation
Students who are applying for Master’s degrees must provide proof of their Services (www.naces.org). .
Bachelor’s degree. Applicants are admitted for enrollment on the basis of previ- Applicants whose native language is not English and/or who have not earned
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a degree where English is the principal language of instruction will be required must always communicate with best intentions and assume the same
to provide evidence of English proficiency in one of the following ways: (i) when someone communicates with such student. The use of emoticons
minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 or 213 can be helpful.
computer based or 79 IBT based (ii) 6.0 on IELT’s; or (iii) documentation
2. Students must consistently practice excellent communication skills. Use
showing at least two years of classes where the medium of instruction was
resources to check word usage, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.
in English.
Strive for high quality written work in the discussion area, assignments,
Admissions Procedures projects, exams, etc. Students are required to use complete sentences and
appropriate capitalization. Using all caps or all lower case is unacceptable.
Applicants may call, fax, email, or write the Admissions Department to request It is strongly suggested that students format their discussion postings in
an enrollment agreement. To apply for enrollment, the student electronically Word, check for grammar and spelling, then paste them in the discussion
signs the completed enrollment agreement. The student should also request area.
that a high school transcript or a copy of a high school diploma or a GED for
an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, be sent to the Admissions Consultant. A 3. Make a point to get to know someone personally and academically. Make
student needs a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college for a point to include someone who appears to be “sitting on the sidelines.”
the Master’s programs. A foreign graduate must provide a copy of a transcript Ask for his or her opinion and promote meaningful discussion.
evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation 4. If an instructor does not respond to a student’s communication within
Services (www.naces.org). 24 to 48 hours, assume there is a technical problem. Try calling the
instructor.

Student Standards The Online Student Handbook has a complete and detailed explanation of all
facets of the online delivery method and is available online.
The use of the following standards promotes student success. Students will
experience a higher level of quality in their course work if these standards
are followed. Academic Information
1. Students must make available current contact information (including
phone numbers) so that the course facilitator (instructor), other students, Class Size
and administrators may make contact if needed. Class sizes will vary. For on-line courses, class sizes are an average of 25 students,
2. Online students are expected to be self-directed. Students must organize with a maximum of 34 students. For on-campus courses, the maximum
their time, plan their course assignments and projects to meet due dates, scheduled for laboratory classes is 25 students, and the maximum scheduled
communicate well, and seek other sources beyond the textbook to meet for lecture classes is 60 students.
their learning goals.
Class Schedule
3. Online students are required to logon to their courses and participate in
discussions each week (see section on attendance) of the module. Students Course Delivery Methods:
should expect an average of 10-14 hours of course activities each week for 1. Asynchronous Distance – Internet-based courses that are not time or
each 4.0 quarter credit course. In addition to course activity, students location specific. A student interacts with the coursework prepared by
should expect to spend 10-20 hours per week of study time. Students an instructor using the Internet and our Learning Management System
should allow plenty of time to complete course academic requirements. named ANGEL.
The student should create a schedule and maintain that schedule to stay
on track with his/her coursework. 2. Synchronous Distance – Internet courses that are time but not location
specific (i.e., classes are scheduled for a specific time but can be accessed
4. Students are to post all weekly assignments and complete all course via the Internet). In some programs students will be expected to attend
requirements by the designated due dates in the course outline. Students some courses offered in a synchronous format. Students interact in
who have circumstances which prevent them from participating realtime with classmates and the instructor using the Internet and a
or completing an assignment on time must communicate with the software product called Elluminate. Elluminate allows students to ask
course instructor. questions either verbally or through text and get responses immediately.
5. Participation grade is 20 percent of the overall course grade. This grade 3. Hybrid – A hybrid course involves elements of face to face instruction and
relies heavily on the required postings to other students. Postings the ANGEL deliver methods described above.
that are inappropriate or are of no academic substance will not be
counted. Meaningful dialogue is the cornerstone of online learning. On-ground Evening Program: Classes are regularly scheduled on Tuesday and
*This does not apply to courses graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Friday or Saturday class meetings may
be scheduled as needed for courses and for enrichment, tutoring, and/or advising.
6. 
Students are expected to provide specific feedback in the Course
Evaluations at the end of each course. The University welcomes candid Extern/Clinical: The times and locations of clinical rotations and externship
and appropriate feedback from students. assignments are variable and depend upon hospital and externship site demands.
Students must complete all clinical hour requirements by their course end date
7. 
Students are expected to utilize credible resources when researching to receive a passing grade in their clinical courses.
subjects for course papers, projects, etc. Online library resources are
available, including help from the University’s librarian. Students are Course Load: Students will routinely be scheduled in courses totaling
expected to use the University’s library whenever possible. approximately 18 quarter credits every sixteen weeks. However, course loads
may vary from module to module depending upon the student’s program,
8. Plagiarism and cheating are not tolerated. academic performance, and other variables.
9. Student complaints and grievances are addressed in accordance with the
complaints and grievances procedures identified in this catalog. Attendance
Student Online Attendance Requirements and Procedures
Student Guidelines and Procedures for Online Communication
1. Students must logon to each course enrolled the first week of the module in order
1. Use inclusive language whenever communicating with others. A student to avoid termination from the course(s) or program due to lack of attendance.
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2. It is required that students logon and participate a minimum of 4 days per B 3.0 Very Good (Passing Grade Point Average for master’s
week*. Students are required to participate in discussions each week of programs)
the module by posting a response to the questions posted by instructors. B- 2.7
Students should refer to the course Syllabus for specific discussion posting C+ 2.4
requirements. It is suggested that students check the threaded discussions C 2.0 Average (Passing Grade for master’s programs and for
on a daily basis to continue dialogue by responding to those who have Respiratory Therapy program 74% for the entire course)
posted to previous postings. C- 1.7
D+ 1.4
3. Students who are unable to meet the attendance requirements must
D 1.0 Poor
communicate immediately via Course Mail with the instructor.
D- 0.7 Passing grade for AS/BS degree programs other than
Instructors may make provisions to accommodate students based on the
the Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy; grades for
circumstances (valid documentation is required).
state licensing requirements may vary from graduation
4. Students who do not participate in discussion postings or log on may be requirements
terminated from the online course. If a learner has technical problems, he F 0 Failing
or she must communicate this problem immediately to his/her instructor I 0 Incomplete (Turns to F within four weeks after the end of
and campus Dean to avoid being terminated from the course. the module if work is not completed for an academic grade)
5. Online instructors may bring student attendance issues to the campus PE ** Passing by exam
Dean for assistance in making contact with the student if the student is IP ** Passing (In Progress, Partial Course Completed)
concurrently enrolled online and on-ground. P ** Passing (Also used for Respiratory Therapy clinical grade)
W * Withdrawal
*IU defines a week as 7 days starting Monday and ending the following Sunday, T ** Transfer of credits from another non-affiliated
except for the last week of the Module which ends Midnight Saturday. educational institution
**Please refer to Extern/Clinical section for clinical course attendance Transfer + Grade Transfer of credits from an affiliated educational
requirements. institution
Attendance for On-ground Courses *See Course Withdrawal section.
Class attendance is essential. Cultivation of desirable habits is just as **PE grades are issued for courses taken by exam. PE, IP, P, and T grades do not
important as the development of skills. Students should be present and on affect the GPA calculation.
time for all classes. Development of this important habit while in college For students enrolled in the Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy
makes it considerably easier to satisfy employers, who demand regular and program, effective March 1, 2011: Students are expected to master each
punctual attendance. Absence from class involves a loss to both the student major subject (classes with a RES course code) in the curriculum. To ensure
and to the other members of the class; the student must rush to make up the proficiency in the subject matter, it is imperative that each respiratory therapy
coursework, and other students have to sit through material being repeated. student demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance (>74%) or a minimum
While circumstances beyond the control of the student may make it impossible of a C as the final course grade. Any grade less than a C or < 73.9% is
for him or her to attend a class, excessive absenteeism or tardiness will result considered failing the course. If a student fails a course, he/she will not be
in administrative action. This will result in a later graduation date. Should allowed to continue on in the program until the class has been successfully
a student not attend any classes during the first week of the module, the passed. A student may only re-take one specific course within the Respiratory
university will take administrative action, which may include termination from Therapy program one time. If a student fails a specific course more than once,
the course or program. he/she will be dismissed from the program.

Resources for Student Use For students with a First Term date of March 28, 2011 or after: Students
must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in order to sit for the exit exam
Resource aids that are available to students include, but are not limited to, (WRRT SAE) and graduate from the Associate of Science in Respiratory
the following: Therapy program.
• Online resource library containing over 120,000 articles and related The only exception to this policy is any course that is graded on a pass/fail
materials basis. Students in a master’s program must earn a 2.0 or better in master’s level
• Current online industry periodicals courses in order to count them toward graduation.

Equipment for Student Use Grade Reports


Equipment and training aids that are available to students include, but are not The students can print a report of their grades electronically through the student
limited to, the following: portal. For purposes of academic progress and graduation, the cumulative GPA
• Library of research materials from the student transcript is used.
• Online resource library containing more than 120,000 articles and related
materials Course Withdrawal
• Current industry periodicals A student who withdraws from a course receives a grade of W. A student may
• Professional software for training officially withdraw by the first Friday at the end of the first week of the module.
• Computer lab for individual and group work:
• Computers, printers, and Internet access or laptops All courses with a final grade of W are considered attempted credits and will be
charged tuition accordingly. Title IV monies including PELL and SEOG will be
Grading System awarded for courses given a grade of W.
Grade Points Explanation Since a grade of W is counted as credit hours attempted but not completed, it
A 4.0 Excellent will adversely affect a student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (See Standards of
A- 3.7 Satisfactory Progress). A grade of W does not affect the student’s cumulative GPA.
B+ 3.4

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A grade of W may only be issued in the following circumstances: 150% of the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0
• A student has attended at least one day of the class during the first week of Bachelor’s Degree Program
the module and then formally withdraws with the Registrar before the end End of the first academic year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5
of the first week of the module. End of the second academic year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0
End of the third academic year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0
• A student has attended beyond the first week of the module, is in good
End of the fourth academic year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0
standing (good attendance and passing grades), and is forced to withdraw
End of each academic year until 150% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0
due to extenuating circumstances which are limited to verified medical
problems (either with the student or his/her immediate family, military Associate of Science Degree Program, (except for Associate Degree in Re-
obligations, jury duty, or death in the family that causes extended spiratory Therapy)
hardship. If a student attends beyond the first week of the module and 25% of the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0
then withdraws for reasons other than those listed above, a grade of F will 50% of the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5
be issued. An F grade academically lowers the student’s grade point average Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0
and adversely affects the student’s academic progress. 150% of the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0
Students with a First Term date prior to March 28, 2011:
Program Withdrawal
Associate in Respiratory Therapy
Students who find it necessary to withdraw from a program must have an 25% of the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0
interview with the Director of Education or Registrar. The student is also 50% of the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0
required to have an exit interview with a representative of the Financial Aid Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0
Department. The date of the exit interview is the date of determination; or, if a 150% of the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0
student provides notice of withdrawal in writing, the date on which the notice
Students with a First Term date of or after March 28, 2011:
is mailed with appropriate postage is the date of determination.
Associate in Respiratory Therapy
When a student does not contact the school to withdraw, the date of 25% of the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0
determination is the second Monday of the module following the date the 50% of the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5
student ceased logging into class. Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5
150% of the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5
Dismissal
Student termination may result from unsatisfactory academic progress, Academic Probation
unsatisfactory course completion, failure to achieve the appropriate proficiency To ensure a student’s success in a program, grades are reviewed by the Dean at
level within the prescribed timeframe, conduct detrimental to the University, the end of each evaluation point. If a student is in danger of falling below the
failure to comply with financial aid regulations, or non-observance of other required standards of progress, the student is advised. A student is placed on
student regulations. A student who is dismissed may appeal to the Executive probation if he or she fails to meet either or both the maximum time frame
Director of the University, who will make the final determination. and the cumulative GPA at the evaluation points. If a student fails to meet the
minimum requirement at the end of the next evaluation point, the student
Readmission will be placed on a second probationary period or may be dismissed. Appeal
Readmission to Independence University following dismissal or withdrawal will of dismissal is made to the Executive Director, and the Executive Director’s
be at the sole discretion of the University. Students whose enrollment has been decision is final. A student may stay on probation until such time that the
terminated may petition the Executive Director in writing for reinstatement. student exceeds both the maximum time frame and the cumulative GPA
The written request should contain a summary of why the student feels he or requirements, at which time the student will be taken off probation. If it is
she should be readmitted. The Executive Director shall review all requests on a determined that the student cannot meet either the cumulative GPA or the
case-by- case basis. Extenuating circumstances will be taken into consideration. maximum time frame requirements, the student will be dismissed and is not
However, IU reserves the right to refuse to readmit any student who does not allowed re-entry to the University.
meet the University’s academic or behavioral standards.
Financial Aid Probation
Maximum Time Frame Students are eligible for Title IV funding during the first Academic Probation.
Students must complete their program within one and one-half times the If the student is not successful in regaining Satisfactory Academic Progress
credit hours required to complete the program. Students must complete 67% standards by the next evaluation point, his/her financial aid will be suspended.
of their credits attempted in each evaluation period in order to complete the The student has seven days to appeal the suspension. If the student is successful
program within the maximum time frame. in improving completion of courses within the maximum time frame and
returning the cumulative GPA to the minimum requirement at the next
Satisfactory Academic Progress Measurements evaluation period, or an appeal is approved, financial aid may be reinstated. The
appeal for mitigating circumstances must be made in writing by the student,
Students must progress satisfactorily toward meeting graduation requirements.
and the decision of the Executive Director is final. However, if the student
The academic progress of each student will be reviewed at the required
does not appeal or an appeal is not approved, and the suspension of financial
evaluation points below and at least once every academic year after the first
aid remains in force, the student may self-pay for tuition and expenses subject
year. An academic year is defined as two terms of four modules each or 32
to the requirements of Academic Probation until such time the student meets
weeks. At each evaluation point, the student must have completed 67% of
either or both the maximum time frame or the cumulative GPA requirements
the credits attempted. A student’s progress toward graduation is considered
within the maximum time frame and financial aid can be reinstated.
satisfactory if the following minimum GPA requirements are met.
Evaluation Required Minimum GPA with 67% Point of Credits Attempted Completed Satisfactory Progress Verification
Master’s Degree Program When financial aid electronic disbursement rosters are received, the financial
25% of the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 aid officer at Central Financial Aid (CFA) quickly checks that the student is
50% of the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 eligible for the disbursement. If the student does not have the required time
Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 and credits, it is so documented on the student’s academic record.
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The Director of Financial Aid at CFA is fully responsible and accountable for Prerequisite Courses
verifying and documenting that the student is entitled to the funds by checking
the required time and credits correlating to satisfactory progress. If a student fails a course that is a prerequisite for another course, the student
must successfully complete the course before continuing in the program. If a
Standards of Progress for Veterans student fails a course that is not a prerequisite for another course, the student
may continue in the program and repeat the course at a later date provided that
Veterans or eligible persons are evaluated monthly to determine satisfactory the maximum time frame standards are not exceeded.
progress. A veteran or eligible person whose grade point average falls below 2.0
will be placed on probation for unsatisfactory progress and shall be terminated Course Repetitions
if his/her GPA remains below 2.0 at the end of the next grading period. If
the veteran or eligible person is allowed to remain on probation beyond this Independence University’s programs are not designed to facilitate course
period, he/she will have all veterans’ benefits discontinued. repetitions due to the short, fast-paced, and intense nature of the coursework.
If a student fails a course or earns a grade in a course below a “D-” (C for
Appeal Respiratory Therapy courses), that course could be repeated, provided it is
offered again within the maximum time frame. The Executive Director must
A student has the right to appeal a determination that he /she is not making
approve all course repetitions. IU does not replace grades when a course is
satisfactory progress. The appeal must be in writing and should be submitted
repeated. Each attempt at the course is recorded on the student’s transcript and
to the dean within seven days of the unsatisfactory progress determination. The
both grades are reflected in the cumulative GPA. Each attempt at the course
decision of the dean is final.
would be counted as a “course attempted” in the calculations for successful
Extenuating Circumstances course completion and maximum time frame. Repeating a course in a program
will result in the assessment of tuition charges at the current credit hour rate.
The University may waive interim satisfactory standards for extenuating
circumstances. Circumstances must be documented, and it must be Graduation Requirements and Awards
demonstrated by the student that such mitigating circumstances have had an
adverse impact on satisfactory progress. Documentation is provided to financial To be eligible for graduation, students must meet the following requirements:
aid when approving such a student to continue receiving financial aid funds. 1. Pass with a D- grade or higher all core and non-core courses (except
for core Respiratory Therapy courses and master’s programs, in which all
Reestablishing Eligibility for Federal Funds courses must be passed with at least a 2.0).
If a student is allowed to return to the University after being dismissed 2. Attain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (3.0 for Master’s students, 2.5
for unsatisfactory progress, she/he may reenter and must meet the above for Respiratory Therapy students).
requirements before receiving Title IV aid. The student must make financial
3. Pass the number of credit hours required for the program within the
arrangements with the University to pay for courses while reestablishing
maximum time frame.
eligibility for federal funds. Once the student has met the requirements
listed above, Title IV aid will be reinstated. If the student does not meet the 4. Official Transcripts on file verifying program eligibility
satisfactory progress requirements during the probationary period of one 5. Satisfy all financial obligations.
academic year, she/he will be dismissed from the University.
6. Complete a financial aid exit.
Incompletes/Make-Up Work Policy
Degrees Granted
Incomplete grades are counted as credits attempted and affect maximum time
frame, but do not affect the grade point average. An incomplete (I) grade may Upon fulfillment of the graduation requirements and all financial obligations,
be issued to a student who is passing a course but who has not completed all the student will be issued the appropriate degree, indicating satisfactory
required work. The student may be allowed up to four weeks to complete the completion and passing of all program requirements. Independence University
coursework. Additional details regarding make-up work can be found in the offers programs leading to a Certificate, an Associate of Science Degree, a
syllabus for each course. When the coursework is completed, a grade will be Bachelor of Science Degree, and a Master’s Degree.
issued for the course. If the work is not completed during the allotted time, the
incomplete (I) will revert to an “F.” Graduation Honors
When calculating the GPA for purposes of determining satisfactory progress, A student may graduate with honors as follows:
an incomplete (I) is equivalent to an “F.” The student accumulates no quality • Summa Cum Laude for graduating with a 4.0 cumulative GPA.
points for the course, but the number of credits assigned to the course is • Magna Cum Laude for graduating with a cumulative GPA between
included in the total number of credit hours attempted. If the incomplete 3.8 and 3.99.
prevents a student from meeting graduation requirements, the student will be • Cum Laude for graduating with a cumulative GPA between 3.50 and 3.79.
eligible for employment assistance services. If the incomplete is not resolved
within the allotted time period, however, the student will forfeit future use of Scheduling
the University’s employment assistance services and will not be issued a degree.
Courses are scheduled so that students should be able to complete all program
Non-credit Remedial Courses requirements on time unless the student fails courses, fails to achieve core
requirements, or withdraws and re-enters. Students with transfer credits
Non-credit remedial courses do not affect satisfactory academic progress. The may experience disruptions in their schedule. If any of these circumstances
student does not earn an academic grade nor is the non-credit remedial course occur, the University will make every effort to schedule the student with a
counted toward the maximum time frame. full schedule each module; however, courses will not be scheduled simply to
facilitate the student who has interrupted his/her schedule. Students are urged
Occupational Standards to do everything possible not to interrupt their schedule.
The University must terminate any student who is unable to satisfactorily
achieve the knowledge and skills required by the occupation for which the
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Credit Transfer from Another College Units (CEUs) or seminars may not be transferred to satisfy courses at the
University. A student who has continuing education units and/or seminars
Credits from other institutions, which are accredited by an agency recognized in courses scheduled in the student’s program, may challenge the course by
by the U.S. Department of Education, may transfer when the course submitted passing the examination with a score of 90% or greater. If the student passes
for consideration is of comparable scope and content to the campus’s own the examination, the student will receive a grade of PE on his or her transcript.
courses. International credits will be reviewed on an individual basis. Transfer
of credit is at the judgment and discretion of the Dean and/or the Campus CLEP, DANTES, AP, and Certification Credit: The University may award
Director. The maximum transfer credits allowable from other institutions are: credit to students who score at or above established levels on the College-Level
Examination Program (CLEP), the Defense Activities for Non-traditional
To associate’s degree programs (with the exception of Associate in Education Support (DANTES) examinations, Advanced Placement (AP),
Respiratory Therapy): No more than 25% of the credits may be transferred. and college recognized certifications (i.e., Cisco, Microsoft, A+, etc.). Some
Tuition will be adjusted accordingly. Transferred credits must be a C- or better. core courses may not be transferable (i.e., medical clinical core courses).
Core technical courses must be earned within the past 8 years, and general Information regarding specific CLEP, DANTES, and AP equivalents/
education courses have no time limit. scores may be obtained from the Dean or Campus Director. Tuition is
To associate program – Respiratory Therapy: Students who hold a current adjusted accordingly.
NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential will have the
prerequisite and introductory block of courses transferred in. Students who Credit Transfer to Other Colleges
hold a current NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
Graduates or students who are considering transferring from the University
will have the prerequisite, introductory, and intermediate block of courses
to other institutions should recognize that programs at the University are
transferred in. Students with a current CRT and RRT are also eligible to
specifically tailored to career preparation. Courses that make up such programs
submit transcripts for possible General Education transfer credit. Transferred
are not generally transferable to other colleges, particularly in programs
credits must be a grade of C or better for Respiratory Therapy credits.
that emphasize general or liberal education. It should also be noted that in
To substitute for a prerequisite or a core course within the Associate of Science in any transfer situation, regardless of the colleges involved, the acceptance of
Respiratory Therapy program, with the exception of BIO 111, a transfer course credits is at the sole discretion of the accepting college and this University
must have been taken within the last five years to count toward the degree. makes no representations whatsoever concerning the transferability of any
To a full bachelor’s degree program: No more than 50% of the credits may University credits to any other institution. The University credits generally
be transferred. Tuition will be adjusted accordingly. Transferred credits must be are not transferable to other colleges unless a written articulation agreement
C- or better (C for Respiratory Care). Core courses must be earned within the between the University and another institution has been negotiated. See the
past 8 years, and general education courses have no time limit. Registrar or the Campus Director for details of any articulation agreements.

To a bachelor’s completion degree program: No more than 50% of Credit Transfer from the Affiliated College System
the credits may be transferred (this does not include the 90 quarter credits Graduates or students who are transferring within the affiliated college system
required for entrance into the program). Tuition will be adjusted accordingly. will have their credits automatically accepted.  Graduates of associate’s degree
Transferred credits must be C- or better (C for Respiratory Care). Core courses programs within the affiliated college system may transfer credits to an applicable
must be earned within the past 8 years, and general education courses have no full bachelor’s degree, not a bachelor’s completion degree. The same grade
time limit. requirements as for students transferring credits from outside the system apply. 
To master’s degree programs (from other accredited master’s degree
When a student transfers from one affiliated campus to another, grades, grade
programs): No more than 25% of the credits may be transferred. Tuition
point averages (GPA), and satisfactory academic progress (SAP) status transfer
will be adjusted accordingly. Transferred credits must be B- or better and will
with the student. In other words, if a student is on academic probation and
be accepted as long as the degree was earned from an accredited institution.
transfers from one campus to another, the student will remain on academic
Applicants enrolling into the master’s degree program must have earned a
probation. Likewise, a student who transfers from one campus to another with a
baccalaureate degree in an associated field which will be recognized as long
GPA that warrants honor status will retain that status at his or her new campus.
as it was earned from an accredited institution whose accrediting agency is
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. There is no time limit for
bachelor’s degrees which are applied to the master’s program. All transferred Credit Transfer for Veterans
core courses must be earned within the past 8 years. Independence University maintains a written record of the previous education
and training of veterans or eligible persons. Up to 26 credits of a transfer
Transfer Credit Process: The applicant must supply a college syllabus, a
student’s prior academic work will be accepted toward an associate’s degree and
catalog, or course description and an official transcript(s) for transfer of credit
up to 90 credits of a transfer student’s prior academic work will be accepted
to occur.
toward a bachelor’s degree, with the training period shortened proportionately.
Course Numbering: Generally, 100- and 200-level courses are for associate’s- The veteran or eligible person will be notified of prior credit granted.
level work, 300- and 400-level courses are for bachelor’s-level work, and 500-
and 600-level courses are for master’s-level work. In transferring in credits, no Credit by Examination
100- and 200-level courses may be used to satisfy our 300- and 400- or 500-
and 600-level courses. However, 300- and 400- or 500- and 600-level courses A student who has received instruction or who has had experience in courses
for another accredited institution may be used to satisfy 100- and 200-level scheduled in his/her program may wish to challenge the course by passing an
courses at our institution if the course descriptions are similar. examination. Should the student pass the examination with a score of 90% or
greater, a grade of PE will be assigned to the course. The student will then be
Course Credits: A sufficient number of credits earned from the transferring
scheduled for classes of greater difficulty or be given a reduced schedule for that
institution must equal the credits we grant for a course. Example: a sociology
module if no classes are available in the student’s program. The student must
course transferred to us must be 4 quarter credits or 3 semester credits to satisfy
seek the opportunity to challenge a course through the Dean of Education. No
our sociology course requirements. (Semester credits x 1.5 = quarter credits).
tuition waivers are given for passing a course by examination.
Transcript: Grades of transferred courses from other institutions (must be C-
and higher) are recorded as a “T” grade and do not contribute to quality points Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
in calculating the student’s cumulative GPA at the University.
In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, which
Continuing Education Units/Seminars: Credits for Continuing Education became law on November 19, 1974, Independence University hereby notifies
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all students of their rights in connection with educational records maintained the University to increase, at least once during any calendar year, the tuition for
by the University. All students are entitled to review their educational records courses and programs offered by the University. Students are counseled about
maintained by the University by making a request to the Executive Director. repayment of financial aid during the mandatory entrance and exit interview.
Within forty-five (45) days after the request is made, the educational records
If an amount is due at the time the student graduates or withdraws, the balance
of the student will be made available to the student. If the student believes
is due in full at that time unless satisfactory payment arrangements have
that information in the educational records is inaccurate or misleading or
been made with the Financial Aid Department. If the student fails to make
violates the privacy or other rights of the student, the student may request
a payment within 15 days of the due date, the balance will be due in full and
that the University amend the records. If the University refuses to amend the
the account will be turned over to a collection agency. The student agrees to
educational records of the student, the University will inform the student of
pay any collection fees up to and including court costs and reasonable attorney
the right to a hearing to seek the correction of information in the educational
fees. Cash discounts are not given for early payment of fees or tuition.
records. At the hearing, the student will be afforded an opportunity to present
evidence that is relevant to the issues, and the student may be assisted or Funding Tuition
represented by an individual of his or her choice at his or her own expense,
A variety of available plans afford flexibility in choosing the one best suited
including an attorney.
for a specific need. The University offers individual financial planning sessions
The decision of the University shall be based solely upon the evidence for each student and family. All students must have an appointment with the
presented at the hearing. If, as a result of the hearing, the student believes that Finance Department prior to starting school to arrange payment of tuition.
the information is not accurate, is misleading, or otherwise is in violation of Private loans, scholarships, and electronic tuition payments are available to
the privacy or other rights of the student, the student has the right to place students to cover the cost of tuition.
in the educational records a statement commenting upon the information in
Sallie Mae: This is a credit-based alternative loan, and a student makes interest-
the education records and/or setting forth any reasons for disagreeing with the
only payments while in college. The interest rate is based on the individual’s
decision of the University.
credit rating. Payments are sent electronically to the campus.
A student has the right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable
Key Bank: Key Bank provides credit-based alternative loans and generally
information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent
repayment begins six months after leaving the program. There is no pre-
that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
payment penalty. Interest for this loan is based on the individual’s credit rating.
A student has the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education The payments are sent electronically to the campus. www.key.com
concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of
Citi Bank: Citi Bank provides credit based alternative loans up to the total cost
FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
of education. This is an unsecured credit-based loan and fees may be added to
Family Policy Compliance Office your principal balance. The interest rate is based on an applicant’s credit scores.
U.S. Department of Education There are no payments while in school; call 1-800-STUDENT to request a
400 Maryland Avenue, SW paper application.
Washington, DC 20202-5920
Wells Fargo Bank: Students can apply for private student loans at: http://
http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html
www.wellsfargo.com/student/. Students can borrow up to their total cost of
tuition. Interest rates are variable (monthly) and are based on the Prime Rate.
No payments are due until students have been out of school for 6 months. Two
Financial Information loan options are available.
Tuition and Fees Mountain America Credit Union: Mountain American Credit Union
(MACU) is a member owned, not-for-profit, full-service financial institution.
No out-of-state tuition requirements apply. MACU provides private loans for students with no payments required until
Beginning October 25, 2010, tuition charges for all new students will range students have been out of school for 6 months. Interest rates are based on the
from $239 to $398 per quarter credit. Tuition for associate’s degree programs prime rate and the student’s credit. www.macu.com
will be $22,500, except for Respiratory Therapy, which will be $27,500. Pinnacle Cashflow Management: This is an institutional program. We
Tuition for full bachelor’s degree programs will be $49,500. Tuition for encourage students to apply for private loans through Sallie Mae or a selected
bachelor’s completion degrees will be $25,000. Tuition for master’s degrees bank. If financed through Pinnacle Cashflow Management, the first payment
will be $21,500. is due on the first day of the month following enrollment. Interest charged is
Tuition for certificates and the Basic Sciences block of courses will be $5,750. the same rate as charged on Stafford Loans with a minimum of 6%. If students
make payments pursuant to an installment plan, a separate installment contract
The University provides the books necessary for successful completion of
will be entered.
each course. These books may be provided in the following formats: E-books,
textbooks, and/or study guides. Students who would like books in a different Note: Any holder of a consumer credit contract is subject to all claims and defenses,
format than those provided must obtain them at their own expense. which the debtor could assert against the seller of goods or services, obtained
pursuant hereto or with the proceeds hereof. Recovery hereunder by the debtor shall
In the event a check is returned for any reason, a $35 charge will be made to the
not exceed amounts paid by the debtor (FTC Rule effective 5/14/1976).
student’s account. Refund calculations are complex. For further information
and examples, read the catalog, and visit our Financial Aid office.
Tuition Payment Cancellation or Withdrawal
All students must make payment arrangements with the Financial Aid
Department in advance of attending classes. All payment arrangements for Canceling Enrollment Prior to Starting Class for Online Programs
an unpaid balance must be made with the Financial Aid Department at the
If you are not accepted into the University, the enrollment agreement will
end of the student’s program. The student must be credit worthy to qualify for
be cancelled, and we will refund all money paid within thirty days. You may
electronic withdrawal plans or for private market loans. For those students who
cancel the enrollment agreement within three business days of signature
qualify for federal financial aid, electronic payments are ordered by Central
and receive a full refund of all money paid within thirty days. You will
Financial Aid on the dates students qualify for their funds. Students can expect

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also receive a full refund within thirty days if your educational services are Institutional charges upon withdrawal or termination during the first term
discontinued. The enrollment agreement may be terminated by the University of the first academic year for Online Programs:
for conduct detrimental to the University, for failure to comply with financial
1. If you terminate after midnight of the seventh calendar day after the date
aid regulations, or for nonobservance of other student regulations. If you are
you first login, but before completing more than 10% of the term, you are
dismissed, you may appeal to the director of the University, whose decision
responsible for 10% of the tuition and a $150 administrative fee.
will be final.
2. If you terminate after completing more than 10% of the term but less
Cancellation Prior to Starting Class for On-ground Program than 25%, you are responsible for 25% of the term’s tuition and a $150
administrative fee.
If you are not accepted into the university, this enrollment agreement will be
cancelled and we will refund all money paid within 30 days. You may cancel 3. If you terminate after completing more than 25% of the term but
this enrollment agreement within three business days and receive a full refund less than 50%, you are responsible for 50% of the tuition and a $150
of all money paid within 30 days. If you have not visited the university prior administrative fee.
to enrollment, you may withdraw without penalty within three business days 4. If you terminate enrollment after completing more than 50% of the term
following a tour of the university facilities and inspection of equipment where but less than 75%, you are responsible for 75% of the tuition and a $150
your educational services will be provided. You will also receive a full refund administrative fee.
within 30 days if your educational services are discontinued or your starting
date is postponed by more than 90 days. 5. If you terminate enrollment after completing more than 75% of the term,
you are responsible for all tuition and fees.
The Enrollment Agreement may be terminated by the university for
unsatisfactory academic progress, use of controlled substances on campus, Institutional charges upon withdrawal or termination during the first term
conduct detrimental to the university, failure to comply with financial of the first academic year for On-ground Program:
aid regulations or non-observance of other student regulations. If you are 1. If you terminate after midnight of the fifth day of classes, but before
dismissed, you may appeal to the president/executive director of the university, completing more than 10% of the term, you are responsible for 10% of
whose decision will be final. the tuition and a $150.00 administrative fee.
2. If you terminate after completing more than 10% of the term but less
Cancellation After Classes Have Started for Online Programs
than 25%, you are responsible for 25% of the term’s tuition and a
You may cancel enrollment for any reason up until the end of the seventh $150.00 administrative fee.
calendar day past the date you first login in the first academic year, and the
3. If you terminate after completing more than 25% of the term but less
University will refund any monies paid minus an administrative fee of $150.
than 50%, you are responsible for 50% of the tuition and a $150.00
Thereafter, you may terminate your enrollment by giving written notice to the
administrative fee.
University (fax, email, or mail) at anytime. Such notice is effective when the
University receives the notice. The written notice of cancellation need not take 4. If you terminate enrollment after completing more than 50% of the
any particular form. term but less than 75%, you are responsible for 75% of the tuition and a
$150.00 administrative fee.
Cancellation After Classes Have Started for On-ground Programs
5. If you terminate enrollment after completing more than 75% of the term,
You may cancel enrollment for any reason up until the end of the fifth day of you are responsible for all tuition and fees.
scheduled classes in the first module of the first academic year, and the university
Institutional charges upon withdrawal or termination during any subse-
will refund any monies paid minus the registration fee, an administrative fee
quent term for Online and On-ground Programs:
of $150. Thereafter, you may terminate your enrollment by giving written
notice to the university. Such notice is effective when the university receives the 1. If you terminate during the first 25% of the term, you are responsible for
notice. The written notice of cancellation need not take any particular form. 25% of the tuition and a $150 administrative fee.
2. If you terminate after completing more than 25% of the term but
Refund Policy less than 50%, you are responsible for 50% of the tuition and a $150
For students with a First Term date prior to November 22, 2011, the fol- administrative fee.
lowing Refund Policy applies: 3. If you terminate after completing more than 50% of the term but
Courses that are 7 – 10 weeks in length: less than 75%, you are responsible for 75% of the tuition and a $150
• 1st week = 80% administrative fee.
• 2nd week = 60% 4. If you terminate after completing more than 75% of the term, you are
• 3rd week = 40% responsible for all tuition and fees.
• 4th week = 20%
• 5th week and beyond = 0% Return of Title IV Funds
Courses that are 11 – 16 weeks in length: If a student receives Title IV student financial assistance (Federal Pell Grants,
• 1st week = 80% Federal Supplemental Grants, Federal Family Education Loans, ACG or
• 2nd week = 70% SMART grants), special rules apply when a student withdraws or is terminated.
• 3rd week = 60% These rules are independent of the institution’s refund policy. Thus, there may
• 4th week = 50% be cases where the institution is required by the government to return Title
• 5th week = 40% IV funds even though such funds are needed to pay the student’s institutional
• 6th week = 30% charges. In all cases, the student remains responsible for paying institutional
• 7th week = 20% charges as determined by the refund policy.
• 8th week = 10%
• 9th week and beyond = 0% For the purpose of determining the amount you owe for the time you
attended, you shall be deemed to have withdrawn from a course when any of
For students with a First Term date on November 22, 2011 or later, the the following occurs:
following Refund Policy applies:

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a. You notify the University of your withdrawal, funds were returned. See the calculations below.
b. The University terminates you.
Refund Calculation Example
Refunds will be paid within 45 days from the date of determination. Any credit
granted for the prior education or training shall not impact this refund policy. Institutional Calculation
Refund calculations are complex. For further information and examples, read i. Loan Funds disbursed = $ 4,750
the catalog and visit the University’s Financial Aid office.
ii. Amount Earned by the Student (100%) = $ 4,750
Earning and Returning Title IV Funds iii. PELL Funds received for Full Time = $ 1,000
Special rules apply for withdrawals of certain Title IV federal student aid iv. Amount Earned by the Student (8 credits attempted/1/4 time) = $250
recipients. (Title IV aid includes Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental v. Total Unearned (refund) = $ 750
Opportunity Grants, Federal Stafford Loans, and Federal PLUS Loans.)
vi. Student Tuition Charged = $ 8,500
If a student officially withdraws or is terminated by the institution, the date
that this occurs will be used to calculate both institutional refunds and the Less: 25% Tuition = $ 2,125
Return of Title IV Funds (if the latter is necessary). If a student stops logging vii. Plus Administrative Fees = $ 150
into classes and makes no formal withdrawal request, the date of determination
vi. Total Tuition earned by University = $ 6,525
will be used in all withdrawal calculations as the last date of the student’s
obligation. The date of determination will be the second Monday of the vii. Funds Retained by University = $ 5,000
module following when the student ceased logging into classes. viii. Balance Due University by Student = $ 1,525
Undergraduate and master’s programs use a modules-within-terms for Financial Refund calculations are complex. For further information and examples,
Aid. Each term, which is equivalent to a semester, consists of four modules. contact our Financial Aid Office.
Within any term, a student who completes at least one module is considered
to have completed the term, and the Federal Return of Title IV FFEL Funds Scholarships
regulations do not apply. For any Federal Pell Grant recipient who withdraws
from school at any time, however, the student’s Grant may have to be reduced Legacy Grants will be awarded for 10% of the tuition remaining after transfer
from full time to a status that is less than full time, depending on how many of credits if an applicant enrolls in a program offered by the University. The
credits the student attempted. If the student attempted 18 credits or more following criteria apply:
in the term, no reduction is necessary. If the student attempted 13.5 credits, 1. The Legacy Grant only applies to applicants who are immediate family
but less than 18 credits, the Pell Grant is reduced to 3/4 time. If the student members (father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, stepchildren,
attempted 9 credits, but less than 13.5 credits, the Pell Grant is reduced to 1/2 spouses, and grandparents/grandchildren) of either a graduate or a
time. If the student attempted less than 9 credits, the Pell Grant is reduced to currently enrolled student in good standing (3.0 or above cumulative
less than half time. In all cases, once any such adjustment of the Pell Grant has GPA with 90% attendance).
been made, the institutional refund policy will be applied.
2. The grant is applied at the end of the program.
If a student withdraws during the first module of a term without completing
3. A student may share the value of the grant up to half of its value with a
that module, the student’s Pell Grant, if any, will be reduced as indicated above,
family member enrolling at the same time. Every subsequent enrolling
and then the Federal Return of Title IV Funds policy will be applied to the
family member is granted the Legacy Grant in an amount representing
remaining amount of Federal Student Aid that was disbursed or could have
10% of tuition.
been disbursed. The amount the student has earned is based on a fraction,
the numerator of which is the number of days the student was carried on the 4. The student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and 90% attendance.
rolls from the beginning of the term until the date of determination, and the 5. The grant may not be combined with other Independence University
denominator of which is the number of days in the term, including weekends scholarships or grants.
and holidays but not including any break of five days or more. This fraction
is then multiplied by the dollar amount of Federal Student Aid which was 6. The grant applies to tuition only and does not result in a cash payment to
disbursed or could have been disbursed. The school will then return to the the student or the student’s immediate family member. This grant is not
Federal government the amount that the student did not earn, will apply the transferable to non-family members and is a waiver of tuition.
institutional refund policy, and will bill the student for any amount the student
Student Clinical Grant may be available to students who attend a University
owes the school.
approved facility that offers a group study program. The grant ranges from 20-
The amount the student has earned is based on course completion. Loans are
30% awarded for the tuition remaining after transfer of credits.
earned based on at least one course completion each term. If loans exceed the
total amount charged for the term, the difference is returned to the lender. 1. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and 90% attendance.
Students must complete at least one course in the term to maintain loan 2. The grant is applied at the end of the program.
eligibility for that term.
3. The grant may not be combined with other Independence University
Sample Refund Policies scholarships or grants.

For example: Assume that a first-time enrollment student enrolled in a 4. The grant applies to tuition only and does not result in a cash payment
program and was charged $150 in fees. The student’s start date for the payment to the student.
period was 1/5/09 with an end date of 4/26/09. The start of the next module
The Alliance Clinical Grant is awarded to hospitals that agree to host a
was 2/12/09 in which the student attended four days of the module, and then
specific number of students at their facility for the completion of clinical lab
stopped attending. The student did not come back the next (3rd) module and
requirements. The amount of the grant varies from 50% - 100% of the tuition,
the school terminated enrollment on the second Monday of the 3rd module
remaining after transfer of credit, based on the number of clinical spots the
for nonattendance the first week of the 3rd module. The student’s loans and
hospital provides to University students.
grants were fully disbursed for the term. PELL was recalculated and unearned

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1. The grant may not be combined with other Independence University Career Services
scholarships or grants.
Graduates of IU are entitled to use the services of the Career Services Office
2. The grant applies to tuition only and does not result in a cash payment to at no additional charge throughout their careers. The University does not
the student or the hospital. guarantee employment but can provide contacts, interviews, and guidance
during the career services process. The Career Services Office is not a resume-
Matching Funds: Matching funds are available for students employed by an writing service but can provide models from which a student may write his/her
organization that reimburses its employees for educational costs. A student own resume. The number and types of leads and interviews may be related to
is eligible for matching funds only after providing written evidence that the the student’s average Professionalism grade. Graduates experiencing difficulty
student is being reimbursed for educational costs during the time frame in in securing employment may wish to retake one or more courses at the
which he/she is an active student at the University. A student whose status with University, to update professional skills, employment techniques, grooming,
the University is active or graduate and who is employed by the organization and social interaction.
shall receive an amount of up to $5,000 for associate’s degrees or bachelor’s
completion degrees, up to $10,000 for bachelor’s degrees, and up to $3,000 for IU reserves the right to deny career services for conduct significantly
master’s degrees, provided such funds are extended to qualified students in lieu detrimental to the integrity of the University, such as failure to pass a drug test,
of any other University-sponsored discount or scholarship. The matching funds being fired from previous employment for illegal or immoral acts or any acts
allowance will not exceed the tuition reimbursement award of the employer against company policy or as a result of a felony investigation or conviction. A
and the maximum limit established by the University. The matching funds will student with prior misdemeanor or felony convictions may be subject to denial
be posted to the student’s account when funds are received by the employee of externships, employment opportunities, and/or professional licensure. 
up to the maximum limit. In the event that students transfer in credits to the Students are advised that in order to comply with clinical or employment
University, the matching funds allowance will be reduced proportionally. requirements, students may be required by some hospitals or businesses to
undergo a criminal background check and/or drug screening. Candidates for
Matching funds are available for students or individuals employed by any career services must be proficient in the skills associated with their career. The
branch of the United States Armed Forces that reimburses its active duty candidate must also present a professional image and employment records with
personnel for educational costs. A student whose status with the University no discharges for causes noted above. Graduates who want to update their
is active or graduate and who is employed by the United States Armed Forces skills in order to use career services may retake classes at no charge.
shall receive an amount of up to $5,000 for an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s
completion degree, up to $10,000 for a full bachelor’s degree, and up to A graduate requesting career services after a significant period of time away from
$5,000 for a master’s degree provided such funds are extended to qualified the University must be current in vocational skills aligned with the program in
students in lieu of any other University-sponsored discount or scholarship. The which he/she graduated from the University. Examples of current skills include
matching funds allowance will not exceed the tuition reimbursement award of current software training, professional image, and good employment records
the U.S. Armed Forces and the maximum limit established by the University. with no discharges for cause as noted above.
The matching funds will be posted to the student’s account when funds are
Library
received by active duty personnel up to the maximum limit. In the event that
students transfer in credits to the University, the matching funds allowance will The resource virtual library is available for students at any time. Videos, books,
be reduced proportionally. periodicals, reserved readings, and Internet services are available. The librarian’s
office may be accessed by calling the campus directly should assistance
General Qualifications for all of the listed scholarships are as follows:
be needed.
students must meet all admissions and financial requirements of Independence
University for enrollment, students must attend 90% of all classes the first Orientation
academic year, and students must maintain a minimum GPA as stipulated by
Students must complete an online orientation to ANGEL and an Online
the scholarship awarded. Scholarships listed above may not be combined with
Readiness test.
the other University scholarships. All scholarship recipients must file a FAFSA
and meet all admissions and financial requirements of Independence University Pursuant to the requirements of the U.S. Department of Education, colleges
for initial and continued enrollment. All scholarships are non-transferable and publish all known occurrences of crimes committed on campus. These statistics
apply to tuition only and will not result in a cash payment to students. are available in the Financial Aid Office and are also part of the orientation
materials. In the event of a crime, an incident report must be completed, and
All Independence University scholarships and grants are waivers of tuition.
a police report may be filed. Any and all occurrences of crime committed
The number of qualified applicants determines the total amount awarded in
on the campus should be reported immediately to the administration of the
any academic year.
University. In the event a sexual assault should occur while on campus, the
victim and any witnesses present are to report the crime to campus officials
Student Services immediately. In order that the crime may be fully investigated, the police will
be contacted.
Tutoring The University provides timely written information on personal safety and
Any student at any time may request tutoring through the Dean’s or anti-crime measures as they become available. An annual report is available for
department head’s office. Tutoring will be provided at no cost to the student by all students and personnel of the University.
an advanced student, teaching assistant, instructor, or staff member. Copyrighted Materials Policy and Sanctions
Advising Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, including peer-to-peer
Advising is an important service at IU. The campus has academic advisors who file sharing and the unauthorized use of the University’s information and its
guide students through problems that may arise while enrolled at the University. technology systems may subject a student to civil and criminal liabilities and
The academic advisors may enlist the expertise of community resource groups, penalties of federal copyright laws.
associate deans of programs, the Director of Education, faculty members, Students engaging in unauthorized use of copyrighted materials, including
the Director of Financial Aid, or the Director of Career Services in resolving peer-to-peer file sharing, illegal downloading or unauthorized distribution of
student problems, whether personal or scholastic in nature. copyrighted materials using the University’s information technology system
may face termination from the institution. In addition, the student may face

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criminal penalties as summarized below. This list is not all-inclusive, and Bureau (“BBB”) or by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under
the student needs to be aware of the severe sanctions because of violating its Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes (“Consumer
these policies. Rules”).  The arbitration conducted under this agreement shall be governed by
Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. § 1, et seq. Utah substantive law shall be
authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner applied to the proceeding, except to the extent federal substantive law would
under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). apply to any claim. The arbitration shall be conducted in Salt Lake City, Utah,
These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. and any party may choose to appear by telephone or by videocast.  Both parties
In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a agree that each provision is severable from this Arbitration Agreement and that
copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement. all other terms shall remain in force.

Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In Terms of Arbitration
general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered 1. Neither party shall file any lawsuit against the other in any court and agree
to pay either actual damages of “statutory” damages affixed at not less than that any suit filed in violation of this provision shall be promptly dismissed
$750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringement. For “willful” by the court in favor of arbitration. Both parties agree that the party enforc-
infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court ing arbitration shall be awarded costs and fees of compelling arbitration.
can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorney’s fees. For details, see Title
17, United States Code, Section 504, 505. 2. The costs of the arbitration filing fee, arbitrator’s compensation, and
facilities fees that exceed the applicable court filing fee will be paid equally
Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including by the student and the University. The student will not be responsible
imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. for arbitration fees if the student proves hardship and, if represented by
For more information, please see the Web site of the U.S. Copyright Office an attorney, he or she does not advance clients’ litigation costs. In that
at www.copyright.gov, especially their FAQs at www.copyright.gov/help/faq. instance, the arbitration fees will be paid by the College. The arbitrator
has power to award prevailing party attorney’s fees and costs if a claim is
Student Conduct based on a statute providing such fees to any party. All fees, including the
opposing party’s attorney’s fees, shall be paid by any party whose claims
Students at Independence University are expected to conduct themselves as
are determined by the arbitrator to be frivolous.
responsible adults. Expulsion, suspension, or some lesser sanction may be
imposed for any of the following offenses: 1) interruption or any manner 3. The student recognizes that the facts and issues that surround any dispute
of interference with the normal operation of the University; 2) destruction, he or she might raise are unique and private to the student. The student
damage, or misuse of University equipment, facilities, or property; 3) also understands that a lawyer may be willing to take the student’s case
illegal possession, use, or furnishing of alcoholic beverages while involved on its own and on a contingency fee basis because the amount of the
in University-related activities; 4) illegal possession, use, or furnishing of student’s tuition that may be involved in a claim is monetarily significant.
drugs while involved in University-related activities; 5) academic cheating or As such, to promote the prompt resolution of a dispute, the student
plagiarism; 6) commission of other offenses (including use of inappropriate does not want and agrees not to combine or consolidate any disputes
Internet material) that in the opinion of administration may be contrary to the (claims) with those of other students, such as in a class or mass action.
best interest of the University community. Sanctions that may be imposed are 1) The validity and enforceability of this single-case provision shall be
warning, 2) suspension, or 3) expulsion. When appropriate, the University will determined only by a single arbitrator. That arbitrator will decide only
issue warnings prior to dismissing a student for poor conduct. The University, this question, and will not decide the merits of the student’s claim. IN
however, may dismiss a student without warning if the offense is serious. The THE EVENT THIS SINGLE-CASE PROVISION IS FOUND TO
Executive Director makes the decision as to the seriousness of any offense. BE UNENFORCEABLE, BOTH PARTIES AGREE TO WAIVE
Additionally, termination for cause from externships may result in dismissal THEIR RIGHTS TO ARBITRATION AND TO A JURY TRIAL,
from the program, loss of time, loss of credit, and/or increased charges. AND THAT THE CLAIM SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO A JUDGE
ONLY AND NOT TO A JURY. The student may opt out of this single-
Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure case provision by delivering a written opt-out statement to be received
by the University within 30 days of the student’s first execution of an
Alternative Dispute Resolution: While no one expects disputes and conflicts, Enrollment Agreement with the University.
sometimes they do occur; and it is in the best interests of the parties to resolve
the dispute in the simplest, fastest, and least expensive manner. Both parties, 4. Any remedy available from a court under the law shall be available in
therefore, agree to follow the three steps below: the arbitration. The arbitrator(s) shall not have the power to commit any
error of material fact, in law, or in legal reasoning and such error shall be
Step One: Any and all disputes, conflicts, problems, controversies, or claims corrected on appeal as provided below.
of any kind without exception arising from or connected to enrollment and
attendance at the University (“dispute”) should first be taken up with the 5. To the extent the student has outstanding federal student loan obligations
Campus Director. If the dispute is not then resolved, a written statement incurred in connection with his/her enrollment at the University, any
should be made of each party’s position and submitted to the Corporate Chief arbitration award providing monetary damages shall direct that those
Executive Officer for a final decision. The parties may proceed to Step Two if damages be first paid toward those student loan obligations.
the dispute is not resolved in Step One. 6. Nothing in this Agreement prohibits a student from filing a complaint
Step Two: The parties agree that any dispute should be first attempted to be with the state regulatory agency. A student may, but need not, be
resolved through mediation.  Any such mediation will be held in Salt Lake represented by an attorney at arbitration.
City, Utah, and any party may choose to appear by telephone or by videocast.  7. Except as specifically required by the laws of the state of Utah, the fact of and
The parties agree to attend and make a sincere and good faith effort to resolve all aspects of this arbitration and the underlying dispute shall remain strictly
the dispute through this mediation. confidential by the parties, their representatives, and the BBB or the AAA.
Step Three: Jury Waiver and Agreement to Binding, Individual Arbitration 8. If a student desires to initiate arbitration, he/she shall first contact the
Both parties forever waive rights to a trial by jury, and elect instead to submit all Campus Director, who will provide the student with a copy of the BBB
disputes (claims) to the binding, confidential decision of a single arbitrator. At Rules or the AAA Consumer Rules. Information about the BBB arbitration
the student’s election, the arbitration shall be conducted by the Better Business process and Rules can be obtained at www.bbb.org or 1-703-276-0100.

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Information about the AAA arbitration process and the Consumer Rules
can be obtained at www.adr.org or 1-800-778-7879. The student shall Disability Services
then contact the BBB or the AAA, which will provide the appropriate
forms and detailed instructions. The student shall disclose this document Philosophy
to the BBB or the AAA. Students with disabilities have a right to reasonable accommodations.
9. Notwithstanding that the arbitration will be binding, if the University
or the student loses in arbitration, the losing party may appeal for review What is a Disability?
to a three-member arbitration appeal panel. That review shall examine Independence University uses the definition of disability set forth in Section
the arbitration award for error as described in Section 4, above. The 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which states that a disabled person is
notice of appeal must be in writing and served on the other party and anyone who:
on the BBB or the AAA within ten (10) days of the date of the award.
• has a physical or mental impairment, which substantially limits one or
The notice of appeal must specify those elements of the arbitration award more major life activities;
that are being appealed and must contain a statement of the grounds for • has a record of such an impairment;
the appeal.  Both parties shall participate in the selection of the panel. • is regarded as having such an impairment.
The fees and expenses of the appeal tribunal and the BBB or the AAA
shall be paid in full by the appealing party. Once the notice of appeal is
Exceptions
timely served, the arbitration award shall no longer be considered final
for purposes of seeking judicial enforcement, modification, or annulment Students with diagnosed alcohol or drug abuse qualify for services only when
under the applicable arbitration statute. Following the appeal process, the not actively engaged in the use of those substances. Individuals with temporary
decision rendered by the appellate arbitrators may be entered in any court disabilities (e.g., having a broken arm, recovering from surgery) do not qualify
having jurisdiction. under the law as someone with a disability, and as such, are not entitled to
reasonable accommodations.
10. OPT-OUT OF ARBITRATION. The student may entirely opt out
of Jury Waiver and Agreement to Binding, Individual Arbitration by Eligibility for Services
delivering a written opt-out statement to be received by the University
within 30 days of the student’s first execution of an Enrollment Agreement In order to receive accommodations, students must meet the following criteria:
with the University. • Have a documented disability (documentation must be supplied) that
Schools accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and presents a significant barrier to the educational process, and
Colleges must have a procedure and operational plan for handling student • The student must request services from Disability Services through the
complaints. If a student does not feel that the University has adequately addressed Director of Student Services.
a complaint or concern, the complaints considered by the Commission must Provisional eligibility, which allows students to receive limited services and
be in written form, with permission from the complainant(s) to the University accommodations, may be granted in the following situations:
for a response. The complainant(s) will be kept informed as to the status of the
• The student provides documentation that is outdated or incomplete and is
complaint as well as the final resolution by the Commission. Please direct all
in the process of obtaining updated documentation, or
inquiries to: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 2101
• The student does not have ready access to required documentation, but
Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201 (703-247-4212). A copy
provides some other form of legitimate evidence of disability and the
of the Commission’s Complaint Form is available at the University and may be
subsequent limitations and agrees to provide the required documentation
obtained by contacting the Campus Director.
in a timely fashion.
Calendar Documentation Requirements
Students can generally begin online classes at Independence University in any Students are required to provide the Disability Services Office with medical
month of the year. Please see detailed calendar located at the end of the catalog. or psychological documentation in order to receive accommodations. All
medical information received by Disability Services remains confidential
Governmental Agencies and is only released to other University personnel with a student’s written
Programs at Independence University, which is located in Utah, are approved permission. Specific documentation requirements may vary slightly depending
for Veterans benefits by the Utah State Approving Agency. All programs offered on the disability. Generally, students should use the following guidelines in
at IU are approved for Veterans training. determining what constitutes adequate documentation:

Program Modernization • Statement of disability, including diagnosis, instruments and/or tests


used to reach that diagnosis, current medications (if any) used to treat the
IU prepares its students for employment in the technical, the business, and condition and their potential side effects, signed by a qualified medical/
the medical communities. To best meet the needs of these employers, periodic psychological professional;
revision of our courses and our majors is necessary. IU, therefore, reserves
the right to add to or delete material from courses, alter program content, • Statement of the current impact of the disability on academic performance;
cancel a program if there is insufficient enrollment, and change faculty, as • Recommendations for appropriate academic accommodations.
circumstances indicate.
If a student’s documentation is not current (within the last 3-5 years), or if a
Disaster Affecting the University’s Operations student has a learning disability and the most recent testing was prior to age
16, the student will be asked to seek more current testing and/or diagnostic
In the event of “Acts of God” affecting operations (i.e., fire, flood, hurricane, information. This is to ensure that any accommodations made by the University
tornado, etc.), IU reserves the right to suspend training for a period not to are best suited to the student’s current needs and/or level of functioning.
exceed 90 days.
Accommodations
Students with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations at IU. Each
student who chooses to seek accommodations will meet with the Disability

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Services Coordinator, and together they will determine what accommodations


to request based on the needs of the student and the demands of the course.

Title IX and VI of the Civil Rights Act


All educational institutions receiving federal financial assistance are required
to comply with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, whereby institutions do not discriminate
on the basis of sex, race, color, or national origin in the educational programs
or activities that they operate. Independence University is subject to these
requirements and complies fully. The Executive Director is the coordinator
at IU. All students, faculty, and administrative employees should refer any
complaints of discrimination in writing to the coordinator’s attention.

Vocational Rehabilitation Act


Independence University is an equal opportunity employer covered by Section
504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 concerning nondiscrimination
under federal grants:
Section 504. No otherwise qualified handicapped individual in the United States,
as defined in Section 7(6) shall, solely by reason of his handicap, be excluded from
the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination
under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
The Executive Director is the Independence University Equal Employment
Opportunity Administrator. The Equal Employment Opportunity
Administrator is responsible for ensuring that all applicants for admission
are afforded equal opportunity in accordance with our EEO policy as well
as supervising periodic reviews of our physical facilities and current policies,
practices, and educational programs. In addition, the administrator is
responsible for reviewing all complaints that allege discrimination of any sort.

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Courses

exchanges, sole proprietorships, partnerships, S BIO 141 2.0 Credits


Course Descriptions corporations, tax compliance, and jurisdictional Respiratory Therapy Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology I
issues. This course focuses on the indications, the con-
traindications, the effects, and the common usage
of frequently prescribed cardiopulmonary medi-
Accounting cations, including adrenergic bronchodilators,

ACC 217 4.0 Credits


Biology anticholinergic bronchodilators, xanthines, and
mucus-controlling medications.
Managerial Accounting BIO 101 4.5 Credits
Covers the study of the use of accounting data in- Introduction to Biology BIO 142 2.0 Credits
ternally within a firm by managers in both man- This course provides an integrated exploration of Respiratory Therapy Cardiopulmonary
ufacturing and non-manufacturing businesses. the fundamentals of biology with an emphasis on Pharmacology II
Teaches students to use accounting data for plan- the application of biology to human concerns. This course focuses on the indications, the contra-
ning, controlling, and making decisions concern- Topics include plants, animals, microbes, the na- indications, the effects, and the common usage of
ing the optimum allocation of the firm’s financial ture and the origin of life, genetics, evolution, and frequently prescribed cardiopulmonary medica-
resources. ecology. tions, including surfactant agents, corticosteroids,
pediatric drugs, skeletal muscle relaxants, diuret-
ACC 220 4.5 Credits BIO 110 4.5 Credits ics, and cardiovascular medications.
Accounting I Human Anatomy and Physiology I
This course provides an introduction to business This course introduces students to the structure BIO 151 2.0 Credits
accounting. Topics include accounting concepts and the function of the various body systems, in- Patient Assessment I
and principles, financial statements, internal con- cluding how these systems interact and affect one This course focuses on the methods and the tech-
trol design, and accounting for partnerships. another. Emphasis is placed on using the precise niques of patient assessment, including prepara-
language of the body as it relates to everyday work tion for the patient encounter, the medical history
ACC 221 4.5 Credits in a medical environment. Topics include health interview, the cardiopulmonary symptoms, the vi-
Accounting II and disease; senses; hormones; and the integumen- tal signs, the physical examination, the neurologi-
This course is a continuation of  Accounting I. tary, skeletal, and nervous systems.  cal assessment, and the clinical laboratory studies.
Topics include corporate accounting and financial
statements, long-term liabilities, cash flow and fi- BIO 111 4.0 Credits BIO 152 2.0 Credits
nancial statement analysis, managerial accounting, Anatomy and Physiology I Patient Assessment II
budgeting, and using financial data to make busi- This course introduces students to the structure This course focuses on the methods and the tech-
ness decisions. and the function of the various body systems and niques of patient assessment, including interpreta-
how these systems interact and affect one another. tion of blood gases, pulmonary function testing,
ACC 240 4.5 Credits Emphasis is placed on using the precise language chest radiographs, EKG’s, neonatal and pediatric
Tax – Individual of the body as it relates to everyday work in a patients, geriatric patients, and sleep disorders.
This is an introduction to the basic concepts of medical environment. Topics include health and
individual income taxation. Emphasis is placed BIO 159 2.0 Credits
disease; senses; hormones; and the integumentary; Patient Assessment - Clinical Practicum
on the basic forms, allowable deductions and ad- skeletal; and nervous systems.
justments to income, and tax credits. Other topics The clinical practicum focuses on standard precau-
covered include self-employment income and ex- BIO 115 4.5 Credits tions, isolation, sterilization/disinfection, medical
penses; capital gains; income from rental proper- Human Anatomy and Physiology II records, patient interviews, vital signs, chest assess-
ties, royalties, flow-through entities; special prop- This course continues coverage on the structure ment, auscultation, pulmonary mechanics, EKG,
erty transactions; payroll taxes; retirement plans; and the function of the various body systems and CXR, and spirometry screening.
at-risk rules; passive activity loss rules; and the how these systems interact and affect one another.
alternative minimum tax. Emphasis is placed on using the precise language
of the body as it relates to everyday work in a med-
ACC 320
Managerial Accounting
4.5 Credits ical environment. Topics include the cardiovascu- Business
lar, the lymphatic, the respiratory, the urinary, the
This course focuses on the identification, the gath- digestive, and the reproductive systems as well as BUS 105 4.5 Credits
ering, and the interpretation of information for immunity and homeostasis.  Introduction to Business
planning, controlling, and evaluating the perfor- This course introduces students to the field of busi-
mance of a business. Emphasis is placed on mea- BIO 120 4.5 Credits ness. Topics include economics, ethics, small busi-
suring the costs of producing goods or services and Introduction to Medical Microbiology ness, global business, marketing, and accounting.
how to analyze and control these costs. Additional This course introduces students to the science of
microbiology, with an emphasis on the connection BUS 110 4.5 Credits
managerial accounting topics include cost behav- Business Ethics
ior, cost-volume profit analysis, budgeting and between microbiology and human health. Topics
include the activities of bacteria, viruses, and other This course provides an introduction  to
standard cost systems, decentralized operations, business ethics. Part philosophy and  part
and product pricing. microorganisms; genetics; biotechnology; diseases;
immunity; and ecology. business, the course covers a wide  array of
ACC 340 4.5 Credits ethical issues arising in contemporary  business
Tax – Corporate BIO 131 4.0 Credits life. Major theoretical  perspectives and
This course focuses on how corporations and other Cardiopulmonary and Renal Anatomy and Physiology concepts are presented,  including ethical
business entities are taxed with the emphasis pri- This course focuses on a detailed study of the relativism,  utilitarianism, and deontology. The
marily on federal income tax. Topics covered in- structure and the function of the human cardiac, lessons explore employee issues and responsibilities,
clude tax policy issues, tax planning, tax research, pulmonary, and renal systems. Associated medical leadership and decision making, morality, diversity,
property acquisitions and dispositions, nontaxable terminology is also covered. discrimination,  and ethics in marketing  and

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Courses

advertising. Corporate social  responsibility arena. Business and trade concepts, international
is also examined, as are  the topics of Master of Business risk, multinational strategies, and cross-cultural
environmental responsibilities,  global ethics, management concepts are emphasized. Students
and regulation  concerns in an era of increasing Administration study organizational and operational models ap-
globalization. propriate to managing an entity in a global setting.
MBA 601 4.0 Credits
BUS 130 4.5 Credits Financial Accounting for Management MBA 608 4.0 Credits
Business Communications This course focuses on recording, reporting, ana- Statistics for Management
This course develops effective communication lyzing, and interpreting financial data. Emphasis is This course focuses on the statistical procedures
skills for success in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on the application of accounting concepts to used in the analysis of business issues and prob-
on building students’ skills in all types of busi- financial and business decisions. Students will be re- lems. Students are encouraged to think about
ness communication, including letters, memos, quired to apply technical accounting procedures in business issues and challenges from a scientific,
electronic communication, written reports, oral the evaluation and the analysis of business events. statistical point of view. Tools of statistical analysis
presentations, and interpersonal communication. for business are presented and applied to relevant
The course also includes coverage of resumes, in- MBA 602 4.0 Credits business cases through readings, cases, and discus-
terviewing tips, and employment follow-up docu- Dynamics of the Organization sion of statistical models and analysis for industry.
ments. This course focuses on the concepts and the prac-
tices of organizational development. A variety of MBA 609 4.0 Credits
BUS 215 4.5 Credits organizational models are presented with applica- Applications in Economic Analysis
Business Law tions to relevant business cases. Additional cases This course focuses on the application of micro-
This course introduces the multiple facets of busi- and readings are devoted to the environmental, and macroeconomic concepts of organizational
ness law including online  commerce. Emphasis the technological, and the interpersonal elements decision making. The scientific analysis of eco-
is placed on the basic concepts of how businesses of an organization’s operation. nomic variables in internal and external environ-
are organized and operate within a legal environ- ments are emphasized. Relationships between eco-
ment.  MBA 603 4.0 Credits nomic events and their impact on organizational
Marketing Management performance are presented.
BUS 308 4.5 Credits The development and the execution of a compa-
Entrepreneurship ny’s marketing plan are emphasized in this course. MBA 610 4.5 Credits
This course introduces students to the  challeng- All elements of the marketing organization are General Management
es and opportunities of free  enterprise. Course reviewed, and their contributions to an effective This course focuses on managing concepts that are
content includes  sound academic theory, street- marketing effort are analyzed. Emphasis is placed utilized in the dynamic environment of industry.
smart success stories, inspirational references, case on the impacts of telecommunications and infor- Issues and practices related to managing the busi-
studies, and exercises in critical  thinking to help mation technology on marketing. ness enterprises are presented and applied. The
student entrepreneurs start a small business.  manager’s role in the organization’s environment
MBA 604 4.0 Credits is emphasized.
BUS 310 4.5 Credits Corporate Finance
Organizational Behavior This course focuses on the application of financial MBA 611 4.0 Credits
This course examines organizational  theory and concepts and techniques to relevant business cases. Developing Business Strategy
application. It provides a  comprehensive review Emphasis is placed on the evolving role of manage- This course explores the development, the formu-
of individual,  group, and organizational perfor- ment in industry. Financial strategies are presented lation, and the implementation of business strate-
mance  in relation to organizational structures  in in the context of a company’s overall strategic ob- gies. Emphasis is placed on environmental consid-
contemporary business settings.  jectives. erations for organizational strategy and the impact
of change dynamics and the challenges of compe-
BUS 312 4.5 Credits MBA 605 4.0 Credits tition and bureaucracy on organizational strategy.
Leadership Information Technology and Society
This course explores the concept of leadership with This course focuses on the key elements in infor- MBA 612 4.0 Credits
a focus on the skills, the knowledge, and the abili- mation technology and their application to busi- Leadership Theory
ties of successful leaders. Students will be encour- ness and social organizations. Emphasis is placed This course addresses the theory and the practice
aged to evaluate their own readiness to become on the nature of computing and telecommuni- of leadership in organizations while exploring
leaders and create their own plans for further de- cations and their impact on societal structures. traditional and modern theories of leadership.
velopment and improvement. The challenges of Rapid, complex change induced by information Emphasis is placed on the practical application of
being an effective leader in the face of globaliza- technology and its influence on decision making these theories in the workplace and the power and
tion, economic instability, a diversified workforce, is also emphasized. the influence a leader has over an organization and
and rapidly changing technology will be examined. its members.
MBA 606 4.5 Credits
BUS 317 4.5 Credits Communication Dynamics for Professionals MBA 613 4.0 Credits
Employment Law This course is a practical approach to communi- Advanced Human Resource Management
This course is designed to provide students with a cation theory Various strategies for effective com- This course focuses on the major aspects of hu-
working knowledge of federal legislation and regu- munication are provided, including inter- and man resource management Topics include equal
lations affecting employers. Emphasis is placed on intra-personal settings. Emphasis is placed on im- employment opportunity, job analysis, strategic
employer awareness of protected classes and em- proving communication performance by applying planning, recruitment, selection, training and per-
ployee and employer rights and responsibilities strategies for enhanced communication. formance appraisal, compensation, benefits, safety
from the hiring and the recruiting process through and health, and labor-management relations.
the termination of the employment agreement. MBA 607 4.5 Credits
International Management MBA 614 4.0 Credits
This course focuses on the conceptual and the Capstone Project
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plete a project or write a thesis that integrates and CIS 220 4.5 Credits dents will  discover the most effective methods
demonstrates mastery of the basic learning objec- Business Information Systems of communication in developing parental involve-
tives of the degree program. This course introduces the various  information ment. The coursework includes writing assign-
and communication technologies  and explains ments.
how information  systems are used to solve prob-
lems and to make better business decisions.
ECE 115 4.5 Credits 
Chemistry Curriculum for Early Childhood Education
This advanced course teaches students  the build-
ing blocks for designing a  comprehensive cur-
CHE 101 4.5 Credits
riculum that stresses  developmental learning for
Introduction to Chemistry
This course introduces the key concepts and meth-
Critical Thinking preschool children. Students also learn the impor-
tance of play, the value of behavioral  objectives,
ods of inorganic  and organic chemistry with an CRI 301 4.5 Credits and the need for careful  scheduling of activities.
emphasis on the  relationship between chemistry Consumer Critical Thinking
The coursework includes writing assignments.
and the  environment, medicine, and the func- This course offers a comprehensive  introduction
tion of the human body. Students apply theoretical to critical thinking.  Students gain knowledge ECE 116 4.5 Credits
and practical chemistry to solve problems. of deductive  and inductive arguments, evalu- Language Development in Young Children
ate the  strength of premises, and analyze argu- This course explores the stages of language devel-
ments. The role of language in critical thinking is opment. It is designed to develop student compe-
emphasized. Other topics include categorical state- tencies needed to plan and to implement strategies
Communication ments and syllogisms, compound statements and
syllogisms,  fallacies of relevance, and fallacies  of
for teaching language skills to young children. 

COM 101 4.5 Credits insufficient evidence. Students  explore the basics ECE 120 4.5 Credits
Communication Skills for the Workplace of critical thinking in  research and discover how Infant and Toddler Care
This course develops effective communication to construct and write arguments. The course con- Students will learn how  to create a safe, and
skills for success in the workplace. Emphasis is on cludes with practical advice on how to be a critical healthy learning environment  that helps infants
building students’ skills in areas such as writing let- consumer of media messages, in addition to iden- and toddlers  increase their physical, intellec-
ters, emails, memos, and reports; composing and tifying pseudoscientific claims.  tual,  and social qualities. Emphasis is placed on
delivering oral presentations; listening; working in promoting self-esteem and good communication.
groups; using positive emphasis; and revising. The coursework corresponds to the 13 functional
areas of the Childhood  Development Associate
COM 110 4.5 Credits
Health Communication Early Childhood (CDA) Competency Standards and includes writ-
ing assignments. 
This course provides a research-based,  thorough
overview of health communication,  balancing Education ECE 212 4.5 Credits
theory with practical  advice that encourages stu- Guidance in Early Childhood Education
dents to develop their own communication skills.
ECE 100 4.5 Credits This course focuses on the need to respect  the
Introduction to Early Childhood Education unique qualities that individual  children and
The major topics covered include the perspectives
This course focuses on the similarities and the dif- their families bring to the early childhood setting.
of the caregiver and  the patient, culture’s role in
ferences in young children. Emphasis is placed on It presents  developmentally appropriate guid-
health and healing, the history of healthcare, cur-
the  various components of a quality early  child- ance strategies that help young children to become
rent  healthcare issues, diversity among  patients,
hood education program and  highlights the role responsible, respectful, and  productive members
and the impact of technology on health commu-
of the professional educator in an early childhood of the community. 
nications. 
education program.
ECE 217 4.5 Credits
ECE 103 4.5 Credits
Developing Math Skills in Young Children
Working with Children with Special Needs 
Computer Information This course focuses on developing teaching strate-
gies for and understanding  the needs of children
This course focuses on teaching math skills ef-
fectively to young children. Teaching strategies

Sciences with physical, emotional, and developmental chal-


lenges  and other special needs. The coursework
include planning and implementing a math cur-
riculum and evaluating the progress of students in
CIS 140 4.5 Credits the curriculum.
includes writing assignments.
Computer Fundamentals ECE 218 4.5 Credits
This course provides students with a foundation ECE 105 4.5 Credits
Developing Science Skills in Young Children
in the skills and the knowledge needed for today’s Child Growth and Development
This course focuses on teaching science skills ef-
technology-based careers. Students study the CPU This course focuses on the child from the prena-
fectively to young children. Teaching strategies
and memory, input devises and peripherals and tal stage to the primary school  age. Students are
include planning and implementing a science cur-
how these components interact with an operat- introduced to theories  of child development and
riculum and evaluating the progress of students in
ing system to perform critical tasks. Emphasis is the  methods of learning from the behavior  of
the curriculum. This course includes writing as-
placed on what can go wrong and how to recover. the young child. Growth is considered  compre-
hensively in terms of physical health, motor skill signments.
Learners also explore how computers connect to
the Internet, what services can be found online, development, cognitive learning, and affective de- ECE 222 4.5 Credits
how they can be used, and what dangers exist in velopment. Creative Arts for Young Children
the form of viruses, Trojans, and other malware. ECE 110 4.5 Credits This course provides early childhood educators
Students prepare to work with different types of The Child, Family, and Community with the knowledge needed to develop appropri-
applications, including spreadsheets, word proces- This course focuses on the interrelationship among ate creative arts activities for children from infancy
sors, presentation creation tools, and more.  the family,  the school, and the community. Stu- through the primary grades. Emphasis is placed on

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the development of visual arts, music, dance, and dents will gain an understanding of the healthcare FIN 345 4.5 Credits
drama, as well as how educators can integrate arts needs of the nation and the interaction of health, Corporate Finance
activities into other areas of the curriculum. government, economics, and politics. (Prerequi- This course offers a broad overview of  corporate
ECE 225 4.5 Credits site: ECN220 or the equivalent, or with the con- finance, including the goals  of financial manage-
sent of the Dean) ment. Emphasis is placed on how the informa-
Administration of an Early Childhood Education Center
This course focuses on the establishment and tion contained  in financial statements is used
the administration of a child care education pro- in analysis and forecasting. The topic of valuations
is introduced, with a focus on valuing stocks and
gram. Emphasis is placed on staffing, budgeting,
time management, equipment acquisition, paren-
English bonds. Students  review the financial manager’s
tal involvement and education, state and federal role in estimating risk and return, computing the
ENG 101 4.0 Credits cost of capital, evaluating capital structure  poli-
programs, licensing regulations, and day-to-day English Composition
administration of a center. Coursework includes cies, making investment decisions, raising capital,
This course focuses on the principles of effective
writing assignments. financial securities and derivatives, long-term and
English composition with a comprehensive review
short-term planning,  and innovations in corpo-
and reinforcement of language arts skills. Empha-
ECE 230 4.0 Credits rate finance. 
sis is placed on the four essentials of writing: unity,
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
This course focuses on helping students develop
support, coherence, and sentence skills. Practice in FIN 655 4.5 Credits
proofreading, editing, revision, and clear thinking Healthcare Finance
and maintain a healthy and an accident-free envi-
is incorporated throughout the course. This course focuses on the principles and the ap-
ronment. Suggestions for preparing healthy meals
and helping children  develop good eating habits plications of healthcare finance, with coverage of
ENG 103 4.0 Credits both accounting and financial management. Stu-
are also included. Coursework includes writing as- Writing
signments.  dents will learn to apply financial management
This course focuses on the fundamental principles
theory and principles to decision making in the
of written communication such as common busi-
ECE 240 8.0 Credits healthcare setting.
ness correspondence, reports, presentations, and
Internship in Early Childhood Education
minutes. Emphasis is placed on using the steps
This course provides the student with  supervised
necessary to produce effective written communi-
work experience in an early childhood education
cation.
facility under the direction of a qualified child care
professional. At the end of the course, the student ENG 223 4.0 Credits
Healthcare
will be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of
proficiency as an  ECE educator. Coursework in-
Communication Arts
This course focuses on developing critical thinking
Administration
cludes writing assignments.  and communication skills in both verbal and non- HCA 375 4.0 Credits
verbal areas. Emphasis is placed on debate, panel Healthcare Financial Administration
discussions, committee work, conflict resolution, This course is designed to build upon the concepts
interviews, and editorial writing. introduced in basic accounting courses and devel-
Economics ENG 310 4.0 Credits
ops proficiency in applying administrative finan-
cial techniques in healthcare decision-making.
ECN 201 4.5 Credits Advanced Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Economics This course is designed to provide students with HCA 432 4.0 Credits
This course introduces students to  basic eco- the skills they need to be effective communicators. Healthcare Economics and Policy
nomic principles and elements  of business from Students will apply interpersonal communication This course focuses on the economic models con-
an economic viewpoint.  Emphasis is placed on skills theory to various situations in order to un- trolling healthcare markets with subsequent in-
how events and developments in the economy can derstand the clear connection among theory, skills, vestigation of the complex federal, state, and local
affect the market and the financial  decisions of and the life situations they will encounter. policies and policymaking processes, which result
business. from those models in the U.S. healthcare systems.

ECN 220 4.0 Credits HCA 440 4.0 Credits


Legal And Ethical Aspects of
Economics
This course focuses on microeconomic concepts.
Finance Healthcare Administration
Topics include recession and depression, the circu- This course is designed to review the legal respon-
FIN 241/341 4.5 Credits sibilities of physicians, other healthcare workers,
lar flow of production and consumption, the role Principles of Finance
of the market in the economy, and wage and price and healthcare institutions for which health-relat-
This course focuses on the foundations  of finan-
movements. ed laws and regulations are developed and imple-
cial management. Emphasis is placed on financial
mented. Issues involved in healthcare professional
markets, performance  measurement, capital bud-
ECN 221 4.0 Credits ethics are discussed and evaluated.
geting, and management. 
Economic Principles
This course focuses on macroeconomic concepts. FIN 242/342 4.5 Credits HCA 460 4.0 Credits
Topics include inflation, the cause and effects of Health Facility Operations
Personal Finance
interest rates, the dollar and the foreign trade defi- This course focuses on the concepts and the prin-
This course focuses on the development of the practi-
cit, productivity growth rate, and the federal bud- ciples required in the management of healthcare
cal methods of organizing personal financial informa-
get deficit. facilities, including facilities design, patient flow
tion, interpreting personal financial position and cash
systems, disaster and safety planning, patient need
flow, developing achievable  and worthwhile goals,
ECN 642 4.5 Credits and capacity assessment.
and implementing actionable plans and risk manage-
Healthcare Economics and Policy Analysis
This course provides students with a comprehen-
ment techniques to meet those goals. Topics include HCA 462 4.0 Credits
money management, insurance, and investing. Long-Term Care Administration
sive review of the American healthcare system. Stu-

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This course focuses on the application of a health with an insight into some of the problems and and models; the role of the health professional;
administration core curriculum to specific practice opportunities associated with evaluating program community assessment; considerations for unique
issues in the long-term care setting. Setting specific effectiveness. Students progress through an evalua- populations including minority groups, the dis-
organization structures, relationships with health- tion process in order to experience both the practi- abled, the economically and medically disadvan-
care providers, services offered, financial manage- cal and the theoretical aspects of assessing health taged, and the elderly; community organization
ment issues, and regulatory issues are investigated. program performance and outcomes. Course com- and community building tools such as coalition
ponents include strategies for developing evalua- building, the use of the arts, and the Internet; in-
HCA 474 4.0 Credits tion questions, standards, and designs; designing fluencing policy through legislative and media ad-
Senior Seminar program evaluations; data gathering and analysis; vocacy; and evaluation.
This capstone course for seniors is designed to pro- report writing; and employing evaluation results to
vide integration and application of theory through improve program performance. HCP 651 4.5 Credits
the use of case study analysis. Nutrition
HCP 552 4.5 Credits This course provides students with opportunity to
HCA 542 4.5 Credits Exercise and Fitness apply methods and techniques for educating in-
Issues in Managed Care This course focuses on organizational fitness pro- dividuals about nutrition. Concepts that help im-
This course focuses on the history,  the structure, grams designed with effective exercise guidelines prove the health of the whole population and teach
and the administrative issues  associated with that can increase personal health and well-being. high-risk subgroups within the population will be
health maintenance  organizations (HMOs), pre- Since regular exercise improves physical perfor- examined. An emphasis is placed on health pro-
ferred  provider organizations (PPOs), and  other mance, enhances psychological health, and reduces motion and disease prevention through improved
managed care options.  health risks. This course introduces students to the nutrition. Students will review integrated commu-
HCA 550 4.5 Credits various components of fitness. Topics include exer- nity efforts for improved nutrition with leadership
Organizational Behavior cise science, screening, testing and programming, demonstrated by government offices.
This course examines organizational  change, in- injury prevention,emergency procedures, and legal
issues. HCP 664 4.5 Credits
cluding what effective managers  can do to un- Psychosocial Aspects of Aging
derstand and anticipate  such change and to HCP 558 4.5 Credits This course focuses on psychological aging, sen-
respond  accordingly. Topics include concepts Healthy Aging sory and  the psychomotor processes, the percep-
in  organizational behavior, learning,  motivation This course provides students with a comprehen- tions,  the mental ability, the emotions, and the
and performance, groups  and organizational de- sive approach for examining psychosocial and be- drives that affect day-to-day relations with friends,
sign, and organizational processes.  havioral aspects of aging and the theories and the co-workers, and  family members. Emphasis is
HCA 600 4.5 Credits concepts related to healthy aging, including the placed on vision, hearing, reaction time, speed of
Management Practices for the Health Professional extra- personal, the inter-personal, and the intra- movement, accuracy, intelligence, learning, mem-
This course focuses on current management prac- personal factors such as culture and ethnicity, so- ory, creativity, sex drive, and hunger. Students will
tices in the  healthcare field. Additionally, stu- cial support, and mental health. This course also also explore the  various age-related psychological
dents  will examine organizational and manage- examines the influences of culture on health and and social changes apparent in the individual and
rial  theories for planning, organizing,  directing, health practices, barriers associated with health how this affects society. 
and controlling the functions of healthcare admin- practices as a result of cultural differences, and in-
fluences of culturally aligned health interventions HCP 668 4.5 Credits
istration.  Biology of Aging
on health outcomes among the elderly.
HCA 675 4.5 Credits This course provides students with a fundamental
Healthcare Personnel Administration HCP 574 4.5 Credits knowledge of the various biological theories of
This course addresses the policies, the methods, Long-Term Care aging, together with a review of the fundamental
and the techniques utilized in public and health This course focuses on long-term care, particularly concepts of cell biology and physiology on which
organizations relating to human resource systems. as it relates to nursing homes and assisted living. the concept of aging is based. Emphasis is placed
Topics include recruitment, employment planning Emphasis is placed on characteristics of this sector on the normal and the abnormal body system
and forecasting, managing diversity, testing, inter- of the industry; nature of long-term care markets; changes associated with aging and the factors that
viewing, the training process, organizing teams, long-term care organization, structure, and func- are believed to cause or influence the aging process.
appraising performance, establishing strategic pay tioning; managerial challenges; and career oppor-
tunities. HCP 678 4.5 Credits
plans, financial incentives, benefits, labor relations, End of Life Care
collective bargaining, and employee security. HCP 582 4.5 Credits This course focuses on different cultural  and so-
HCA 690 4.5 Credits Epidemiology cial mores regarding death and examines the stages
Practicum This course provides students with the necessary of the bereavement process and the ethical issues
Students, individually or in teams, produce a knowledge to move through the approaches, the surrounding death and dying. Students will be ex-
professional project or thesis that demonstrates methodology, and the uses of epidemiology both pected to confront their own feeling about death.
the integration of the skills and concepts learned from a theoretical and a practical perspective. This They will be asked to become involved in a hospice
throughout the duration of the program. course prepares students to understand and to ap- or other similar organizational  setting for a lim-
ply the principles of epidemiological methods in ited number of hours during the course in order
the study of disease causation and to describe cur- to observe first-hand the dying person’s response to
rent trends and applications. death in comparison to that of the caregiver.

Healthcare Practices HCP 648 4.5 Credits


Mobilizing Community Resources
HCP 454/554 4.5 Credits
Health Program Evaluation
This course examines approaches for and methods
of community intervention and organizing for the Healthcare Sciences
This course provides students with an introduction health professional. Topics covered include the
to the nature of program planning and evaluation, HCS 440 4.0 Credits
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Home Healthcare This course provides students with information on search in the areas of health promotion or public
This course focuses on one of the fastest growing working with individual clients  of all ages, inte- health, the basic approach is the same.
areas in healthcare—the shift from hospital to grating family/caregiver issues, and using environ-
home care. Emphasis will be placed on working mental and community resources to promote opti- HCS 623 2.5 Credits
with individual clients of all ages, integrating fam- mal the well-being of home health patients.  Research and Evaluation Methods II
ily/caregiver issues, and using environmental and This course expands the students experience in re-
community resources to promote the optimal well HCS 554 4.5 Credits search and evaluation methods. Student will move
being of home health patients. Health Program Evaluation forward from their developed research question/
This course provides students with an introduction problem and literature review to developing meth-
HCS 513 5.0 Credits to the nature of program planning and evaluation, odology for conducting, evaluating, and interpret-
Management Practices for the Health Professional with an insight into some of the problems and ing research results. Students will be asked to com-
Healthcare in the United States combines an ex- opportunities associated with evaluating program plete a research report at the end of this course.
planation of population health with a comprehen- effectiveness. Students progress through an evalu-
sive introduction to health services delivery. This ation process in order to experience both practical HCS 630 3.0 Credits
course will look at the healthcare system in the US, and theoretical aspects of assessing health program Intro to Epidemiology
with an emphasis on healthcare reform legislation performance and outcomes. Course components This course provides students with the neces-
and its implications for the future. By combining include strategies for developing evaluation ques- sary knowledge to move through the approaches,
basic concepts in population health with coverage tions, standards, and designs; designing program methodology, and uses of epidemiology both from
of health services, the course offers an in-depth evaluations; data gathering and analysis; report a theoretical and practical perspective. This course
look at the healthcare administration in the US, writing; and employing evaluation results to im- prepares students to understand and apply the
including the challenges facing those who manage prove program performance. principles of epidemiological methods in the study
health service personnel and organizations. This of disease causation and to describe current trends
course will review concepts such as cost sharing, HCS 614 1.0 Credit and applications.
HMO enrollment, and rationing of services. Public Health Internship I (Preparation)
The course provides students with an opportunity HCS 691 3.0 Credit
HCS 524 3.0 Credits begin searching for the sponsoring organization Final Project/Thesis I (Preparation)
Nutrition for Public Health and preceptor for the implementation of their in- This course provides students with intensive op-
This course provides students with opportunity to ternship. Students will select and have their pre- portunity to demonstrate mastery by integrating
apply methods and techniques for educating in- ceptor approved, and begin development of their knowledge, skills, and principles studied through-
dividuals about nutrition. Concepts that help im- internship project. out their Master’s of Public Health program. It is
prove the health of the whole population and teach a demonstration of student’s ability to develop an
high-risk subgroups within the population will be HCS 615 1.5 Credit idea, and apply a theory to real-life public health
examined. An emphasis is placed on health pro- Public Health Internship II (Development) problems. The overarching goal is to expand and
motion and disease prevention through improved The course provides students with an opportunity evaluate the depth and breadth of expertise and to
nutrition. Students will review integrated commu- to develop in conjunction with their approved pre- demonstrate the interconnection among knowl-
nity efforts for improved nutrition with leadership ceptor the internship project they will implement. edge, skills, and principles brought to bear on real-
demonstrated by government offices. Students will work to complete the internship life situations. In this course, the student will select
agreement and have all forms completed. Students their sponsoring organization, outside committee
HCS 530 4.5 Credits may begin working on the implementation if time members, develop a thesis topic and research ques-
Community Health permits. Pre-requisite: HCS 614 tion/problem, and complete the literature review.
This course provides students with an opportunity
to acquire the knowledge and skills that are essen- HCS 616 5.0 Credit HCS 692 3.0 Credits
tial in working with communities, to assess, devel- Public Health Internship III (Implementation) Final Project/Thesis II (Proposal)
op, implement, and evaluate community change The course provides students with an opportunity This course provides students with intensive op-
strategies that will promote improved health sta- to implement their approved internship project. portunity to demonstrate mastery by integrating
tus. This course addresses population-based pro- Students will complete the project and submit knowledge, skills, and principles studied through-
grams that emphasize primary, secondary, and ter- their final report as outline in the internship agree- out their Master’s of Public Health program. It is
tiary prevention of health problems. Students will ment. Pre-requisite: HCS 614, 615 a demonstration of student’s ability to develop an
examine concepts of community, public health, idea, and apply a theory to real-life public health
HCS 618 4.5 Credits problems. The overarching goal is to expand and
and health policy affecting culturally diverse and The Healthcare System
vulnerable populations. evaluate the depth and breadth of expertise and to
This course focuses on the  full spectrum of demonstrate the interconnection among knowl-
HCS 532 4.5 Credits healthcare services,  identifying up-to-the-minute edge, skills, and principles brought to bear on
Concepts and Issues in Environmental Health trends,  and analyzing options for future policy real-life situations. In this course the student will
This course provides students with a solid foun- making in the face of diminishing  public confi- complete their thesis proposal and begin data col-
dation in scientific approaches to environmental dence in past health reform initiatives.  lection. Pre-requisite: HCS691
and occupational health problems and solutions. HCS 622 2.0 Credits
Presentations regarding controversial issues will be HCS 693 3.0 Credits
Research and Evaluation Methods I Final Project/Thesis III (Final Defense)
presented from both sides of the spectrum. Top- The course provides students with a fundamental
ics covered include air and water quality, vector This course provides students with intensive op-
knowledge of the basic approach to research. Stu- portunity to demonstrate mastery by integrating
control, waste management, food sanitation, pop- dents will begin by developing a research question/
ulation-related concerns, lead poisoning, and the knowledge, skills, and principles studied through-
problem, reviewing the literature and developing a out their Master’s of Public Health program. It is
prevention and treatment of work-related injuries literature review. Although research methods may
and illness. a demonstration of student’s ability to develop an
vary slightly from subject area and field of research, idea, and apply a theory to real-life public health
HCS 540 4.5 Credits the basic approach is the same, whether commu- problems. The overarching goal is to expand and
Home Healthcare nity health research, clinical/medical research, re- evaluate the depth and breadth of expertise and to

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demonstrate the interconnection among knowl- knowledge regarding stress and health. The physi-
edge, skills, and principles brought to bear on real- Health Services ology of stress, the relationship of stress and illness,
life situations. In this course, the student will write and the impact of various life situations are ad-
up their results and discussion sections of the the- Management dressed. Students examine their own stress experi-
sis. Students will present the final thesis document ence in the study of stress management techniques,
for defense. Pre-requisites: HCS691, HCS692 HSM 315 4.5 Credits behavior change interventions, and applications
The American Healthcare System related to work and family.
This course provides students with a current over-
view of the changing roles and the component HWP 565 4.0 Credits
Health Services parts of the U.S. healthcare system. Emphasis will
be placed on analyzing the technical, the econom-
Health Psychology
This course provides students with current research

Administration ic, the political, and the social forces responsible


for these changes. Resources, systems processes,
and information on the psychological factors that
contribute to health-compromising behaviors
and the promotion and maintenance of health-
HSA 505 4.5 Credits outcomes, and health policy are also addressed.
enhancing behaviors. Patient provider relations are
Health Service Organizations and Management
This course focuses on organizational  and man-
HSM 335 4.5 Credits discussed along with issues surrounding managing
Management in the Healthcare Industry chronic and terminal illness.
agement arrangements for providing healthcare.
This course provides a complete overview of prov-
Course components  include the distinctive as- HWP 605 3.0 Credits
en management techniques,  principles, and pro-
pects of health service organizations; organization- Addiction
cedures. 
al structures and processes; the nature of manage- This course provides students with a foundation of
rial work; leadership;  interpersonal relationships; HSM 489 4.5 Credits addiction and the role of professionals in health-
groups/teams; communication; decision-mak- Practicum in Healthcare Management care and public health. This course introduces the
ing; power and conflict; and change.  This course focuses on practical experience by re- history of drug use, focuses on major substances
quiring students to use their managerial skills by that are abused including nicotine, covers impor-
HSA 512 4.5 Credits
participating  in day-to-day healthcare manage- tant legal psychoactive medications, presents how
Health Services Economics
ment operations.  drugs work in the body and brain, how and why
This course provides students with a comprehen-
people become addicted, and methods of preven-
sive introduction to  economic theories, models, HSM 515 4.5 Credits tion and treatment.
concepts, and analytical techniques and their im- Legal Considerations in Healthcare Delivery
plication for, and application to,  health services. This course focuses on a variety of legal questions HWP 610 2.5 Credits
This course examines  supply and demand for and issues that healthcare managers face. Topics in- Health Counseling
healthcare;  competitive markets and market  be- clude liability, confidentiality of records, informed This course provides students with a basic founda-
haviors; pricing and the influence of insurance on consent, contracts, patient rights, employee rights, tion of health counseling and its primary goal in
utilization; economic models of firms, resource de- and legal testimony.  health promotion, and introduces the use of coun-
ployment,  costs, productivity; and  related health seling skills to address physical health. Students
system-wide policy issues.  HSM 520 4.5 Credits survey theoretical and research literature regarding
Healthcare Marketing and Planning relationship, assessment, intervention, mainte-
HSA 518 4.5 Credits This course examines the strategic planning pro-
Health Services Financial Management nance, and prevention strategies.
cess for marketing in the healthcare industry. Em-
This course focuses on the application of  ac- phasis is placed on the concepts of marketing and HWP 612 2.5 Credits
counting and financial management  concepts strategic plan development with an emphasis on Health Behavior and Behavior Change I
and techniques to health  services organizations. problem solving and decision making. Students This course provides students with theoretical
Topics include  the distinctive accounting and fi- will be required to develop marketing and adver- foundations and knowledge of health behavior
nancial characteristics of health services organiza- tising plans for selected healthcare products and theory. Key components and current applications
tions; interpretation of basic financial statements; services. of selected health behavior theories for the individ-
financial ratios  analysis; government and volun- ual, the group, and the community are examined.
tary  regulatory agency compliance; and  financial
performance evaluation.  HWP 613 3.0 Credits
HSA 544 4.5 Credits Health and Wellness Health Behavior and Behavior Change II
With a focus on individual health behavior
Outcomes Assessment and Quality Management
This course focuses on the processes  used to de- Promotion change, basic principles of behavior are addressed
in order to learn how environmental events influ-
velop effective quality management  programs ence behavior. Behavior modification procedures
as well as to assess  current practices. (Note. This HWP 508 3.0 Credits
Health Communication and strategies are reviewed.
course  may appear under the name Health  Pro-
gram Evaluation in certain program plans.)  This course provides an introduction to current HWP 614 1.0 Credit
health communication theory and issues. Students Practicum I
HSA 552 4.5 Credits will examine topics in health communication such This course along with HWP 615 is a project
Healthcare Information Systems as interpersonal communications, public relations based experience, with clearly defined objectives
This course prepares  students for management and advocacy, community mobilization, profes- mutually agreed upon by the student, instructor,
oversight,  administrative design, and  acquisition sional medical communications, and constituency and preceptor. It allows the student to integrate
and implementation of  information technology relations along with exploration of skills in pro- the academic concepts and principles which have
systems. Emphasis is placed on information sys- gram planning, implementation, and evaluation. been learned throughout the program with a “real-
tems in a healthcare environment.  world”, workplace based problem or project. The
HWP 531 3.0 Credits
Stress and Health project selected will involve a comprehensive lit-
This course provides students with fundamental erature review, research methodology, data collec-

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tion and critical analysis of findings. In this course World War I, the 1920s, the Great Depression and MKT 356 4.5 Credits
students will identify a sponsoring organization, the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, Viet- Consumer Behavior
preceptor, and preliminary project objectives. nam, economic and social change in the late 20th This course is designed to familiarize students with
Prerequisites: Successful completion of all prior century, and power and politics since 1974. the basic principles of  consumer behavior. Em-
program credits. phasis is placed on an analysis of behaviors and
perceptions, motivation and values, and personal-
HWP 615 5.0 Credits ity lifestyles. Additional topics include consumer
Practicum II
This course is a project based experience, with
Management decision  making and problem solving, organiza-
tions,  households, diversity, age,  and cultural in-
clearly defined objectives mutually agreed upon MGT 231/331 4.5 Credits fluences. 
by the student, instructor, and preceptor. It allows Principles of Management
the student to integrate the academic concepts and This course introduces students to  management MKT 357 4.5 Credits
principles which have been learned throughout philosophies in today’s  changing world. Topics Strategic Marketing
the program with a “real-world”, workplace based include globalization,  ethics, diversity, customer This course focuses on the  strategies for build-
problem or project. The project selected will in- service,  and innovation from a managerial per- ing and for sustaining a competitive advantage in
volve a comprehensive literature review, research spective.  the global  market. Strategic marketing is exam-
methodology, data collection and critical analysis ined from a decision-making approach. Emphasis
of findings. In this course students will develop, MGT 332 4.5 Credits is placed on defining an organization’s mission and
implement and evaluate their project. Prerequi- Human Resource Management
goals, identifying and framing organizational op-
sites: HWP 614. This is the final course in the MS This course focuses on human resource  manage-
portunities, formulating product market strategies,
Health Services Program, emphasis in Health Pro- ment skills used by business managers in day-to-
budgeting, and controlling  the marketing effort.
motion. day operations. Emphasis is placed on the different
This course also investigates opportunity analysis,
aspects of human resource management and prac-
market segmentation, target  marketing, product
HWP 620 4.5 Credits tices. Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
and service strategy, marketing channel strategies,
Developing Health Promotion Programs are applied to assignments. 
brand  management, integrated marketing  com-
This course provides students with a foundation
MGT 338 4.5 Credits munication, and identification  and evaluation of
of health promotion program planning, imple-
Project Management domestic and global marketing opportunities.
mentation, and evaluation from both theoretical
and practical perspectives. Topics include assessing In this course, students examine the  essential as-
needs, implementation strategies, and evaluation. pects of project management.  Emphasis will be

HWP 628 4.0 Credits


placed on project management topics such as mod-
ern practices in project management, project plan-
Mathematics
Exercise and Fitness ning, project communication, project monitoring, MAT 130 4.5 Credits
Organizational fitness programs designed with project budgeting, project scheduling, project ter- Business Math
effective exercise guidelines can increase personal mination,  continuous improvement, and  project This course focuses on the basic mathematical con-
health and well-being. Regular exercise improves management information systems.  cepts that can be applied to specific business con-
physical performance, enhances psychological texts. Emphasis is placed on developing the skills
health, and reduces health risks. This course intro- MGT 385 4.5 Credits necessary to analyze business situations  critically
duces students to the various components of fit- Supervision and to identify the mathematical questions under-
ness including exercise science, screening, testing This course introduces students to the field of busi- lying them. Step-by-step methodologies for inter-
and programming, injury prevention, emergency ness. Topics include economics, ethics, small busi- preting business issues and for solving their related
procedures, and legal issues. ness, global business, marketing, and accounting. mathematical problems are demonstrated. 
MAT 220 4.0 Credits
College Algebra

History Marketing This course focuses on introductory algebra skills


such as simplifying expressions and solving equa-
HIS 220 4.0 Credits MKT 251/351 4.5 Credits tions using variables for unknowns. Emphasis is
American Civilization Introduction to Marketing placed on solving problems using basic algebra.
This course focuses on the history of the United This course introduces students to the concepts, Students will be required to apply this knowledge
States from the American Revolution to the pres- the analyses, and the activities that surround mar- to business, consumer, and science contexts.
ent. Emphasis is on the economic, the political, keting a product. Emphasis is placed on provid-
MAT 320 4.5 Credits
and the social development of our country. ing practice in assessing and in solving marketing
Business Statistics
problems.
HIS 300 4.0 Credits This course focuses on modern business statistical
US History Since the Civil War MKT 354 4.5 Credits techniques including basic descriptive statistics,
This course offers students an overview of how Marketing Management index numbers, correlation, basic probability, and
America transformed itself, in a relatively short This course introduces students to the basic prin- elementary statistical inference.
time, from a land inhabited by hunter-gatherer ciples and concepts of marketing  management.
MAT 420 4.5 Credits
and agricultural Native American societies into Students explore  how marketing adds value by
Statistics for Healthcare Professionals
the most powerful industrial nation on earth. The working to support organizational strategy. Topics
This course provides students with an  introduc-
student will learn how dominant and subordinate covered include the 4Ps, different types of markets,
tory level foundation of statistical  concepts re-
groups have affected the shifting balance of power marketing research, market segmentation and dif-
lated to healthcare  research and practice. Topics
in America since 1863. Major topics include: re- ferentiation, global aspects of marketing, and the
include  data organization and management,  sta-
construction, the frontier, the 1890s, America’s implementation and control of marketing plans. 
tistical significance, and common parametric/non-
transition to an industrial society, Progressivism, parametric statistical  techniques, such as t-tests,

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Courses

correlation,  and chi-square. Emphasis is placed and the influence of information systems on health tial skills of nurse leaders/managers;  and human
on conceptual understanding, correct application, outcomes. Additional topics include technical, resource management. 
and interpretation of statistical tests and their re- organizational, and cost-benefit issues related to
sults.  healthcare information systems, clinical decision NUR 440 7.5 Credits
support, telemedicine applications, and integrated (4.5 didactic, 3 clinical)
MAT 520 2.5 Credits networking and distributed computing technolo- Family and Community Health Nursing
Biostatistics for Healthcare Professionals I gies. This course focuses on the general principles of fam-
This course provides students with fundamental ily and community health  nursing and prepares
statistical concepts related to healthcare research MED 385 4.0 Credits nurses to apply these principles to practice. Empha-
and practice. Topics include statistical methods Issues in Public Health sis is placed on the  ability to work independently
most frequently used in healthcare literature, in- This course provides the student with an in-depth and in conjunction with others; to deliver care from
cluding data organization and management, key study of selected contemporary health problems. a broader theoretical perspective (family and popu-
principles of statistical inference, and common It examines the contributing social, psychological, lation-based); and to address the increasing need for
parametric and non-parametric statistical tech- physical, legal, and cultural factors in health. nursing  services and perspectives within the  local,
niques (z-tests, t-tests, and ANOVAs). Emphasis national, and global communities. 
is placed on conceptual understanding, correct ap-
plication, and interpretation of statistical tests and NUR 460 4.5 Credits
their results. Nursing Case Management
This course presents basic information that nurses
MAT 521 2.5 Credits NUR 350 4.5 Credits and healthcare professionals need if they are to be-
Biostatistics for Healthcare Professionals II Concepts of Professional Nursing come active advocates for their clients. Content in-
This course continues with fundamental statistical This course prepares nurses for their  unique po- cludes the historical background of service coordi-
concepts related to healthcare research and practice. sition as healthcare professionals.  The healthcare nation, identification of appropriate resources and
Topics include correlation, linear regression, chi- system’s  demands are continuously changing  and client needs, and case management differentiation.
square and other non-parametric statistical tests. transforming the nurse’s role. The  framework for Emphasis is placed on clinical pathways  and ex-
Emphasis is placed on conceptual understanding, professional practice is  constructed in the course tended care pathways. 
correct application, and interpretation of statistical as nurses  examine their roles as health promot-
tests and their results. Prerequisite: MAT 520 er,  teacher-learner, leader-manager, research  con- NUR 470 4.5 Credits
sumer, advocate, colleague, and collaborator.  Introduction to Nursing Research
Students are introduced to nursing  research as it
NUR 360 4.5 Credits
Medical Health Assessment
relates to changing and  improving nursing prac-
tice. Emphasis  is placed on preparing students
This course focuses on physical examinations. Stu- to evaluate current nursing literature for scientif-
MED 101 2.0 Credits
dents develop the necessary  skills to conduct a ic and clinical merit in order to solve clinical prob-
Respiratory Therapy Medical Terminology
holistic health assessment across the life span. Em- lems and improve practice. Topics include funda-
This course focuses on medical terminology in-
phasis is placed on health history-taking, cultural mentals of research, steps in the research process,
cluding the definition, the pronunciation, the
consideration, nutrition and mental health assess- research design, data collection  and analysis, and
spelling, and the abbreviation of medical terms
ment, physical  examination, health promotion, critical appraisal and  utilization of nursing re-
specific to cardiopulmonary systems. Students
and  clinical assessment tools. Critical  thinking, search. Critical thinking and problem solving skills
learn how medical terms are formed and the ma-
communication, and documentation skills for cli- are  developed and emphasized throughout  the
jor word parts from which many of the terms are
ent charting are required to complete coursework.  course. 
formed. After successfully taking this course, the
student will possess a general overview of medi- NUR 380 4.5 Credits NUR 480 4.5 Credits
cal terminology regularly employed by Respiratory Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing
Care Practitioners. This course explains what nursing theory  is and This course provides a foundational  understand-
how this theory is incorporated  into professional ing of evidence-based practice  and delineates the
MED 103 4.5 Credits
nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on reasoning steps to implementing  evidence-based practice
Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals
skills and  incorporating abstract ideas into  prac- in nursing and healthcare. Students are presented
This course focuses on medical terminology  in-
tice. Additional topics include how theory relates with “real-life” examples to assist in actualizing im-
cluding the definition, the pronunciation,  the
to the practice of nursing and how theory and rea- portant concepts  and overcoming barriers in the
spelling, and the abbreviation of medical  terms.
soning are interrelated.  implementation of evidence-based care. 
Emphasis is placed on how medical  terms are
formed and the major word  parts from which NUR 410 4.5 Credits NUR 490 6.0 Credits
many of the terms are formed.  Nursing Issues in the 21st Century Synthesis of Nursing Practice
This course addresses current issues and challenges This course allows the student to demonstrate self-
MED 230 4.5 Credits
faced by nurses practicing in the 21st century. Em- directed learning,  mastery of all previous course
Medical Insurance
phasis is placed on historical and current trends objectives,  and effective transition to the  profes-
This course introduces students to medical insur-
and issues and the emergence of new roles and re- sional nursing role as the fulfillment  of the BSN
ance concepts and practices. The basics of medical
sponsibilities for professional nurses. program outcomes. 
coding, filing, and billing are covered, as well as
electronic and paper claim forms. NUR 430 4.5 Credits NUR 580 4.5 Credits
Professional Leadership and Management in Nursing Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing
MED 350 4.0 Credits
This course  focuses on the essential information This course provides a foundational understand-
Clinical Information Systems
and key skills nurses must learn to ensure success ing of evidence-based practice and delineates the
This course provides an overview of the role of
in a dynamic healthcare environment. Emphasis is steps to implementing evidence-based practice in
information systems in healthcare organizations.
placed on the theoretical basis for effective nursing nursing and healthcare. Students are presented
Coursework emphasizes the integration of evi-
management, organization, and leadership; essen- with “real-life” examples to assist in actualizing
dence-based research into clinical decision making

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important concepts and overcoming barriers in the fessional  project or thesis showing integration
implementation of evidence-based care. of skills and concepts learned. This process is large- Property Management
ly self-directed with guidance from a pre-selected
NUR 601 4.5 Credits supervisory committee.  MAN 103 4.0 Credits
Nursing Administration I Management Principles
This course focuses on the front-line skills This course focuses on the basic principles of
and  the knowledge necessary for nursing admin- management as they apply to formal organiza-
istration based on a foundation of sound manage-
ment  theory as it relates to healthcare delivery. Pharmacology tions. Students are introduced to the importance
of effective management within organizations. The
Students integrate clinical  examples and develop traditional management framework is used to pro-
PHA 101 4.5 Credits
skills for evaluating  care plan delivery models; vide essential skills in planning, organizing, staff-
Introduction to Pharmacology
think critically; empower teams; resolve conflicts; ing, directing, and controlling.
This course introduces students to pharmacology
coach and mentor;  educate staff and assess clini-
with an emphasis on  drug therapy and drug in- MAN 225 4.0 Credits
cal competence; allocate resources; and ensure and
teraction. Topics include drug classifications, drug Property Management Fundamentals
measure productivity and efficiency. 
therapy, adverse reactions, drug and food interac- This course focuses on the life cycle of  property
NUR 614 4.5 Credits tions, and patient education. management. Emphasis is placed on the funda-
Nursing Preceptorship mental concepts for each life cycle element to pro-
The preceptorship program is an individual- vide a broad introduction to all property topics. 
ized  teaching/learning experience  designed to
expose students to the  professional practice of
nursing with the guidance and the supervision of
Philosophy MAN 227
Intermediate Property Management
4.0 Credits

a preceptor. Emphasis is placed on building confi- PHI 221 4.0 Credits This course advances the property life  cycle con-
dence, increasing levels of independent function- Introduction to Logic cepts of MAN 225 and emphasizes property man-
ing, increasing a sense of accountability, and refin- This course focuses on the techniques for deter- agement standards,  risk analysis, auditing, valua-
ing nursing skills.  mining the validity of arguments and for analyzing tion, and appraisal. (Prerequisite: MAN 225) 
problems in the world. Topics include a discussion
NUR 622 4.5 Credits MAN 229 4.0 credits
of informal fallacies, Aristotelian logic, and sym-
Research and Evaluation Methods Federal and Contractor Focused
bolic logic.
This course focuses on developing requisite skills Property Management
for  engaging in scholarly inquiry, utilizing  infor- PHI 310 4.0 Credits This course focuses on property concepts  and is-
mation resources, evaluating research, identifying Critical Thinking sues in the federal government  (military and
problems, measuring  outcomes in practical set- This course is designed to provide an interdis- civilian); in companies that do work for the fed-
tings,  and using research findings for clinical  de- ciplinary approach to critical thinking and chal- eral government (government contractors); and on
cision-making. Emphasis is placed on principles of lenges the student to question his/her own as- property concepts and issues in the state and the
problem analysis, confronting decisions related to sumptions through analysis of the most common local governments, universities, and medical orga-
the design of a  research study, and critically ex- problems associated with everyday reasoning. The nizations (for profit and not for profit). Each of the
amining approved research methods. Selected de- course explains fundamental concepts, describes fundamental concepts will be studied, and a review
signs may include descriptive, survey,  case study, the most common barriers to critical thinking, of regulations and compliance issues will be cov-
ethnography, historical,  phenomenology, and and offers strategies for overcoming those barriers. ered. (Prerequisites: MAN 225 and MAN 227). 
grounded theory. MAN 280 4.0 Credits
PHI 400 4.0 Credits
NUR 651 4.5 Credits Modern Issues in Ethics Property Management Applications
Nursing Administration II This course provides students with a comprehen- This course is a project-oriented course that builds
This course builds on the skills learned in Nurs- sive introduction to a broad array of the most upon the prior property  management courses. It
ing Administration I.  Students will be expected pressing contemporary debates in medical ethics. is designed to utilize the management and the ac-
to formulate, write, and present case studies about Students will examine the social contexts within counting skills learned in previous  courses. The
major healthcare issues from the perspective of an which these debates arise. Topics include the foun- student will select an  instructor-approved practi-
administration team member in a healthcare or- dation of bioethics, research ethics and informed cal project, then research and present issues related
ganization. consent, truth telling and confidentiality (medical to the project, and develop suggested solutions to
record confidentiality), genetic control, applica- the issues. (Prerequisites:  MAN 225, MAN 227,
NUR 668 4.5 Credits tion of scarce medical resources, impaired infants and MAN 229)
Research and Evaluation Methods and medical futility, and euthanasia.
This course exposes the student to the skills for en-
gaging in scholarly inquiry, utilizing information
resources, evaluating research, identifying prob- Psychology
lems, measuring outcomes in practical settings,
and using research findings for clinical decision- Physics PSY 101 4.0 Credits
making. Topics include principles of problem anal- PHY 101 4.5 Credits Psychology of Motivation
ysis, confronting decisions related to the design of Introduction to Physics This course focuses on the skills necessary to be
a research study, and critically examining approved This course introduces students to the key con- successful in college including note taking, study
research methods. Selected research designs in- cepts and methods of physics. Emphasis is placed skills, writing, finding and using information on
clude descriptive, survey, case study, ethnography, on how physical concepts apply to everyday phe- the Internet, and reading/understanding college-
historical, phenomenology, and grounded theory. nomena. level text. Students are exposed to basic motiva-
tion theories, values clarification, and philosophic
NUR 690 4.5 Credits principles.
Final Project/Thesis
This course focuses on the production of a pro-
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Courses

PSY 105 4.5 Credits RES 141 2.0 Credits


Introduction to Psychology Respiratory Therapy Arterial Blood Gases/Applied
This course introduces students to the science Cardiopulmonary Physiology I
of psychology, beginning with the tiny cells that
RES 101 2.0 Credits This course focuses on the arterial blood gas re-
Introduction to Respiratory Therapy/Infection Control
make up the brain and nervous system and extend- port, which is the mainstay in diagnosing and
This course focuses on the art, the science, and
ing to an examination of how people and groups managing clinical oxygenation and acid-base dis-
the profession of modern cardiopulmonary care.
interact with one another. Topics  include con- orders. The first clue to an oxygenation or acid-
Asepsis and the control of infectious disease in the
sciousness, learning and memory, thinking, moti- base disturbance may be an abnormal blood gas
healthcare setting are covered.
vation, emotion, and psychological disorders and report. The ABG report may serve as a gauge with
their treatment. RES 111 3.0 Credits respect to the appropriateness or effectiveness of
Airway Management/Basic CPR therapy. RES140 attempts to explore the different
PSY 220 4.0 Credits This course focuses on the theory, the application, areas associated with understanding the physiology
Psychology that is foundational to blood gas assessment. These
and the monitoring of emergency and chronic
This course focuses on the aims and the methods areas include but are not limited to: (1) blood
management of the airway. Emphasis is placed on
of psychology. Concepts covered in the course in- gas physiology and (2) applied cardiopulmonary
the theory and the practice of basic cardiopulmo-
clude human behavior, learning theories, memory, physiology.
nary resuscitation for medical professionals. Stu-
and human development.
dents fulfill the CPR section of this module by
RES 142 2.0 Credits
PSY 400 4.0 Credits presenting a copy of a current American Heart As-
Arterial Blood Gases/Applied
Biological Psychology sociation Provider “C” card to the university.
Cardiopulmonary Physiology II
This course introduces the student to the intricate
relationship between biology and psychology. The
RES 119 2.0 Credits The ABG report may serve as a gauge with respect
Airway Management/Basic CPR - Practicum Course to the appropriateness or effectiveness of therapy.
student is exposed to the emerging field of bio- RES142 attempts to explore the different areas
This practicum requires students to complete both
psychology in which fascinating new discoveries associated with creating a reliable report for this
simulated and direct patient care activities as de-
are constantly being made. Major topics include: purpose. The focus of this course is to introduce
scribed in the procedural competency evaluation
anatomy of the nervous system, plasticity of the the student into the steps and the processes needed
of airway management and CPR.
brain, sensory systems and attention, wakefulness to accurately provide appropriate interpretation of
and sleeping, emotional behaviors, the biology of RES 121 2.0 Credits blood gas results.
learning and memory, and psychological disorders. Medical Gases/Aerosol and Humidity Therapy I
This course focuses on the therapeutic application RES 149 2.0 Credits
and the monitoring of oxygen and specialized gas Arterial Blood Gases/Applied Cardiopulmonary
mixtures including the physical principles of gases, Physiology - Clinical Practicum
Respiratory Care gas storage, delivery, and medical gas therapy. This practicum focuses on both the simulated and
the direct patient care activities as described in
Practice RES 122 2.0 Credits
Medical Gases/Aerosol and Humidity Therapy II
the procedural competency evaluation of arterial
blood gas sampling, analysis, and interpretation.
RCP 306 4.5 Credits This course focuses on the therapeutic applica-
Perinatal/Pediatric Respiratory Therapeutics tion of humidity, bland aerosols, and aerosol drug RES 201 2.0 Credits
therapy including the characteristics of aerosols, Respiratory Care Sciences I
This course examines the procedures used routine-
the hazards of aerosol therapy, aerosol delivery sys- This course focuses on mathematics and on phys-
ly in treating newborns, including a detailed study
of airway management, oxygen therapy, blood gas tems, and therapy protocols and controlling envi- ics as they relate to the field of respiratory therapy
ronmental contamination. and healthcare in general.
monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and pharma-
cology. Students also study the emerging technol- RES 129 2.0 Credits RES 202 2.0 Credits
ogy of neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygen- Medical Gases/Aerosol and Humidity Respiratory Care Sciences I
ation (ECMO).  Therapy - Clinical Practicum This course focuses on chemistry and microbiol-
This clinical practicum focuses on gas pressure and ogy as they relate to the field of respiratory therapy
RCP 308 4.5 Credits
flow regulation, oxygen analysis, oxygen therapy, and to healthcare in general.
Perinatal Diseases and Congenital Disorders
This in-depth review of neonatal diseases that af- oxygen tents, oxygen hoods, aerosol generators
and aerosol medication delivery.
RES 211 2.0 Credits
fect four percent of all live  births includes stud- Advanced Pulmonary Function Testing
ies of low birth  weight and premature infants, RES 131 3.0 Credits This course focuses on the theory, the application,
congenital  anomalies, and congenital malforma- Lung Expansion Therapy/Bronchial Hygiene and the current American Thoracic Society stan-
tions in children from pre-born to age one.  This course focuses on the theory, the application, dards for spirometry, diffusion studies, and other
and the monitoring of modern lung expansion advanced diagnostic studies.
RCP 310 4.5 Credits
Pathophysiology modalities, humidification concerns, coughing
techniques, chest physical therapy, and autogenic
RES 221 2.0 Credits
This course focuses on the mechanism of dis- Adult Pathophysiology/Geriatrics/Trauma Care I
ease. Emphasis is placed on identifying dis- drainage techniques.
This course explores the etiology and the patho-
ease manifestations, complications, and gen- RES 139 2.0 Credits physiology associated with several pulmonary-
eral treatment measures. Students examine Lung Expansion Therapy/Bronchial related disorders. It describes the signs/symp-
conditions that may alter health status including Hygiene - Clinical Practicum toms associated with each disease process as well
normal changes such as aging and pregnancy. This practicum emphasizes both simulated and di- as provides a comprehensive look at assessment
rect patient care activities as described in the pro- and treatment strategies in the care of the pul-
cedural competency evaluation of lung expansion monary patient. Respiratory care practitioners
therapy and bronchial hygiene. and students are frequently exposed to patients
with many different types of pulmonary-related

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illnesses. RES221 provides the student with the RES 242 3.0 Credits RES 261 2.0 Credits
basic knowledge and the tools to gather clinical Mechanical Ventilation II Pediatric/Perinatal Pathophysiology and Critical Care I
data systematically for the purpose of properly This course focuses on the monitoring and the This course focuses on the theory and the appli-
assessing the pulmonary patient. It also discusses managing of patients on mechanical ventilation. cation of the physiology, the pathophysiology, the
the necessary elements required for formulating Emphasis is placed on correcting gas exchange ab- monitoring, and the care of pediatric and perinatal
appropriate treatment plans, along with ideas on normalities, calculating pulmonary mechanics and patients including laboratory and physical exami-
how to modify those plans if necessary. The ini- muscle strength, identifying types of monitoring nation.
tial chapters of the course demonstrate the proper for various clinical conditions, interpreting venti-
method for documenting these important steps lator graphics, and recommending modifications RES 262 2.0 Credits
clearly and precisely. Practice case studies provided to therapies based on the patient’s condition and Pediatric/Perinatal Pathophysiology and Critical Care II
by the textbook allow the student to build on the monitored values. This course focuses on the theory and the appli-
information presented throughout the course. The cation of the physiology, the pathophysiology, the
primary foundation for the course is found in the RES 249 2.0 Credits monitoring, and the care of pediatric and perinatal
first three sections of the textbook. Mastering this Mechanical Ventilation - Clinical Practicum I patients including laboratory and physical exami-
material will give the student the necessary tools to This clinical practicum emphasizes both simulated nation. Application of critical respiratory care for
successfully navigate the course. and direct patient care activities as described in the pediatrics and infants is also discussed.
procedural competency evaluation of basic con-
RES 222 2.0 Credits cepts of mechanical ventilation setup. RES 269 2.0 Credits
Adult Pathophysiology/Geriatrics/Trauma Care II Pediatric/Perinatal Pathophysiology and
This course is a continuation of RES221 and fur- RES 251 2.0 Credits Critical Care - Clinical Practicum
ther explores the etiology and the pathophysiol- Mechanical Ventilation III This practicum focuses on completing both the
ogy associated with several pulmonary-related This course focuses on the application of mechani- simulated and the direct patient care activities as
disorders. It describes the signs/symptoms as- cal ventilation theory and monitoring. Emphasis described in the procedural competency for evalu-
sociated with an array of pulmonary disorders as is placed on acute lung injury, pulmonary edema, ation, assessment, therapeutic intervention and
well as provides a comprehensive look at assess- multiple system organ failure, and adult respira- monitoring of pediatric and perinatal patients
ment and treatment strategies in the care of the tory distress syndrome. Improving oxygenation us- including mechanical ventilation setup and moni-
pulmonary patient. Respiratory care practitioners ing noninvasive positive pressure ventilation is ad- toring.
and students are frequently exposed to patients dressed while goals, indications, patient selection,
complications, and equipment are considered. RES 271 3.0 Credits
with many different types of pulmonary related Advanced Cardiopulmonary
illnesses. RES222 provides the student with the Application and monitoring of invasive and non-
invasive mechanical ventilation devices is required. Resuscitation / Advanced Skills
basic knowledge and the tools to gather clinical This course focuses on the theory and the applica-
data systematically for the purpose of properly as- Additional topics include the advanced modalities
of inverse I:E ratio ventilation, independent lung tion of advanced resuscitation modalities and spe-
sessing the pulmonary patient. It also discusses the cial procedures for adult, pediatric, and neonatal
necessary elements required for formulating ap- ventilation, and negative pressure ventilation.
patients including land/air patient transport.
propriate treatment plans along with ideas on how RES 257 2.0 Credits
to modify those plans if necessary. Practice case Mechanical Ventilation - Clinical Practicum II RES 281 2.0 Credits
studies provided by the textbook allow the student This practicum focuses on the completion of both Application of Cardiopulmonary
to build on the information presented throughout simulated and direct patient care activities as de- Diagnostics and Monitoring I
the course. scribed in the procedural competency evaluation The course introduces the application of critical
of basic concepts of mechanical ventilation assess- thinking to cardiopulmonary monitoring and di-
RES 231 3.0 Credits agnostic testing
Pulmonary Rehab/Alternative Site Care ment, monitoring, and adjustment to meet thera-
This course focuses on the goals, the implementa- peutic goals. RES 282 2.0 Credits
tion, and the monitoring of cardiopulmonary re- RES 258 2.0 Credits Application of Cardiopulmonary
habilitation programs. Emphasis is placed on the Intermediate Clinical Practicum I Diagnostics and Monitoring II
application of respiratory therapy modalities to This Practicum focuses on both the simulated and The course introduces the student to the applica-
home care, subacute care, and skilled nursing. the direct patient care activities as described in the tion of critical thinking as it relates to cardiopul-
procedural competency for evaluation, assessment, monary monitoring and diagnostic testing. Course
RES 239 1.0 Credits content involves the application of hemodynamic
Pulmonary Rehab/Alternative Site Care - Clinical therapeutic intervention and monitoring of pa-
tients who are being managed and treated in acute monitoring and application of clinical simulation
Practicum exercises.
This practicum requires students to complete both and critical care areas of hospitals. Students are
simulated and direct patient care activities as de- also given an opportunity to review their course RES 289 2.0 Credits
scribed in the procedural competency evaluation of study in preparation for the CRT exam through Application of Cardiopulmonary
of pulmonary rehabilitation and alternate site care. application of a CRT review program. Diagnostics and Monitoring - Clinical Practicum
RES 259 1.0 Credits This practicum focuses on completing both simu-
RES 241 3.0 Credits lated and direct patient care activities as described
Mechanical Ventilation I Intermediate Clinical Practicum II
This practicum focuses on both the simulated and in the procedural competency for evaluation and
This course focuses on the theory of invasive and assessment of hemodynamic monitoring of criti-
non-invasive mechanical ventilation devices. Em- the direct patient care activities as described in the
procedural competency for evaluation, assessment, cal-care patients.
phasis is placed on advanced theory including in-
verse I:E ratio ventilation, permissive hypercapnea, therapeutic intervention and monitoring of pa- RES 299 1.0 Credits
independent lung ventilation, and negative pres- tients who are being managed and treated in acute Advanced Clinical Practicum
sure ventilation. and critical care areas of hospitals. Students are Students will be required to complete all remain-
also given an opportunity to review their course ing procedural competencies from earlier clini-
of study in preparation for the CRT exam through cal rotations. Emphasis will be placed on clinical
application of a CRT review program.

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Courses

simulations and completing the remaining clinical Scott Cowley - Alliance Support
practice-related activities. Administration/
Financial Aid
Faculty/Staff Derek Staples - Financial Planner
Campus Director
Sociology Arthur D. Waller, Ph.D.
Jim Mathis - Financial Planner
Ryan Cottrell - Financial Planner
SOC 110 4.5 Credits Vice President/Director
Jason Ehlers - Financial Planner
Death and Dying Ph.D., Utah State University, UT
This course focuses on the social and cultural as- M.B.A., University of Phoenix, UT Holly Nordgren - Financial Planner
pects of death, dying, and  bereavement. Topics B.S., Utah State University, UT Derek Fausett - Financial Planner
include ethical issues, the dying child, suicide, and
the process of grief and bereavement.  Accounting Sonja Clark - Financial Planner
Jared Winburn, B.S. - Business Officer Sunnie Howard - Financial Planner
SOC 220 4.0 Credits
B.S., Utah State University, UT Iara Lorton - Financial Planner
Sociology
This course addresses the relationships among dif- Alex Storms - Accounting Clerk Samantha Hess - Financial Planner
ferent social institutions. It examines the dynamics Jeff Dean - Accounting Clerk
of social groups. Topics covered include the con- Human Resources
cepts of control, inequity, and change within social Glen Anderson - Accounting Clerk Diana Chapman - Office Manager
groups. Trent Oliphant - Accounting Clerk
Registrar
SOC 240 4.5 Credits Michael Nielsen - Accounting Clerk
Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare Anne Cunningham, B.S. - Registrar
This course provides an overview of the laws and Admissions B.S., University of Utah, UT
the ethics involved in providing  medical care to Chris Wilson - Director of Admissions Nisha Nelson - Lead Assistant Registrar
patients. Topics include liability, privacy, contracts,
Greg Walton - Associate Director of Admissions Lisa Erekson - Assistant Registrar
informed consent, ethical issues surrounding birth
and death, and ethical use of healthcare resources.  Paula DeEsch - Admissions Consultant Sarah Nickerson-Wilson - Assistant Registrar
SOC 400 4.0 Credits Chris Warnick - Admissions Consultant Michelle Oliveira - Registrar Support
Sociology of Aging Breyer Stoddard - Admissions Consultant Kristina Larson - Registrar Support
This course focuses on an interdisciplinary ap-
proach that provides the concepts, the informa- Jason Bunker - Admissions Consultant Student Services
tion and the examples students need to achieve a Ron Hehn - Admissions Consultant Michael Aaron Luck - Associate Director of
basic understanding of aging as a social process.
Eli Mejia - Admissions Consultant Student Services
The course addresses a broad range of societal is-
sues and covers concepts associated with an aging Travis Moss - Admissions Consultant Chelsea Hicks - Academic Advisor
population. It examines the concept of aging on John Winward - Admissions Consultant Michael Mittlestaedt - Academic Advisor
both an individual and a societal level. Major top-
ics include the history of aging in America; physi- Jon Moffit - Admissions Consultant Kris Carlsen - Academic Advisor
cal aging; psychological aspects of aging; personal Danielle Matuszak - Admissions Consultant Kim Aulbach - Academic Advisor
adaptation to aging; death and dying; community
Melissa Larsen - Admissions Consultant Miquette Newbold - Academic Advisor
social services; how aging affects personal needs
and resources; and government responses to the Chase Watts - Admissions Consultant Simone Suddreth - Academic Advisor
needs of the aging. Michael Taylor - Admissions Consultant Teniesha Hunt - Academic Advisor
Collin Richards - Admissions Consultant Mary Mitchell - Academic Advisor
Jeremy Green - Admissions Consultant
Statistics Jared Latimer - Admissions Consultant
Receptionist
Becky Rees
STA 322 4.0 Credits Candice Sadler - Admissions Consultant
Statistics Technical Support
Jason Howard - Admissions Consultant
This course focuses on the practical skills needed Amy Andrus - IT Specialist
in statistics analysis. Topics covered include dis- Alliance
tributions, relationships, randomness, inference, Testing
proportions, regression, and variance. Emphasis Virginia Yost - Associate Director of
Corporate Alliances Michelle Furness - Testing Coordinator
is placed on understanding the use of statistical
methods and the demands of statistical practice. Jason Anderson - Alliance Advisor Kandace Welch - Testing Support
(Prerequisite: MAT101)
Tyler Tsujimoto - Alliance Advisor Education Administration
Dale Bean, A.S., RRT Robert A. Anderson, Jr., Ph.D.
Director of Educational Partnerships Director of Education
A.S., Maricopa Technical College, AZ Ph.D., University of Utah, UT
Karen Doran - Alliance Support M.S., University of Utah, UT
B.S., College of Southern Utah, UT
Mat Lott - Alliance Support
40 Independence University
Administration/Faculty/Staff

Tammy Alsup, B.S. Story Stringer, M.S. B.S., University of Utah, UT


Academic Coordinator – Respiratory Therapy Faculty
Laura Pogue, D.M.
B.S., University of Utah, UT M.S., University of Arkansas, AR
Faculty
A.S., Snow College, UT B.A., University of the Cumberlands, KY
D.M., University of Phoenix, AZ
Lesley Bradshaw, B.A. Kyle Peacock, D.M. MBA, University of Michigan – Flint, MI
Associate Director of Education Faculty B.S., University of Michigan – Dearborn, MI
B.A., University of Arizona, AZ D.M., University of Phoenix, UT
Jayne Huvar, M.A.
Robert Brown, B.S., RRT M.S., University of Utah, UT
Faculty
Director of Clinical Education B.S., University of Utah, UT
M.A., Webster University, MO
B.S., University of Phoenix, AZ Angela Camaille, M.A. B.A., Warner Southern College, FL
A.A., Gateway Community College, AZ Faculty
Mary Kahn, M.S.
Katie Boner, B.A. M.A., Texas A&M University, TX
Faculty
Academic Coordinator B.A., University of New Orleans, LA
M.S., University of Montana at Missoula, MT
B.A., Westminster College, UT B.A., University of Illinois, IL
College of Business
Jeff Jensen, A.S. Kathryn Adair, M.B.A., M.S.
Arthur D. Waller, Ph.D.
Academic Coordinator Faculty
Interim – Program Director, Master of Business
A.S., Independence University, UT M.B.A., University of Utah, UT
Administration
Hannah Hafemann, B.S. Ph.D., Utah State University, UT M.S., University of Utah, UT
Academic Coordinator M.B.A., University of Phoenix, UT B.U.S., University of Utah, UT
B.S., University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, WI B.S., Utah State University, UT Certificate, Boston University, MA

Michael McCullough, B.S. Stephen Mersereau, M.B.A., M.A. Marcia Ditmyer Ph.D., CHES
Director of Career Services Program Director, Bachelor of Science in Business Faculty
B.S., Utah State University, UT Program Director, Associate of Science in Business Ph.D., University of Toledo, OH
(including Property Management emphasis) M.S., Independence University (CCHS)
Craig Whetten, M.S.I.L.S. M.A., Central Michigan University, MI
Librarian Faculty
M.B.A., University of Utah, UT B.S., Wayne State University, MI
M.S.I.L.S., Florida State University, FL
B.A., Utah Valley University, UT M.A., University of Denver, CO Vonna Cummins, M.A.,
B.A., Colgate University, NY Faculty
General Education Emily Van Kampen, M.S. M.A., University of West Florida, FL
Faculty B.A., University of Iowa, IA
Mary Kahn, M.S.
Faculty M.S., Weber State University, UT Melissa Wheeler, MPH
M.S., University of Montana at Missoula, MT B.S., University of Utah, UT Faculty
B.A., University of Illinois, IL Andrew Black, Ph.D. MPH, Independence University (CCHS), UT
Faculty B.S., University of California at San Diego, CA
Kathryn Adair, M.B.A., M.S.
Faculty Ph.D., Capella University, MN Marci Stone, M.S.
M.B.A., University of Utah, UT MBA, University of Phoenix, UT Faculty
M.S., University of Utah, UT BAS, ITT Technical Institute, UT M.S., Weber State University, UT
B.U.S., University of Utah, UT AAS, ITT Technical Institute, UT B.A., University of Phoenix, UT
Certificate, Boston University, MA A.S., Salt Lake Community College, UT
Maren Thomasma M.Ed.
Vonna Cummins, M.A., Robert W. Robertson, Ph.D. Faculty
Faculty Faculty M.Ed., University of Utah, UT
M.A., University of West Florida, FL Ph.D., Stirling University, Scotland B.S., Utah State University, UT
B.A., University of Iowa, IA MPA, Dalhousie University, Canada
M.A., Vermont Law School – South Royalton, VT College of Education
Marcia Ditmyer Ph.D., CHES B.S., East Tennessee State University, TN
Faculty Maren Thomasma M.Ed.
Ph.D., University of Toledo, OH Darren Adamson, Ph.D. Program Director, Associate of Science in Early
M.S., Independence University (CCHS) Faculty Childhood Education
M.A., Central Michigan University, MI Ph.D., Brigham Young University, UT Faculty
B.S., Wayne State University, MI M.S., Brigham Young University, UT M.Ed., University of Utah, UT
B.A., Weber State University, UT B.S., Utah State University, UT
Kelly McMichael, Ph.D.
Faculty Jean Gordon, DBA Siri Aanrud, B.S.
Ph.D., University of North Texas, TX Faculty Faculty
M.A., Baylor University, TX DBA, Nova Southeastern University, FL B.S., University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, WI
B.A., Texas A&M University, TX MSN, Kaplan University, IA A.A., Waldorf College, IA
M.S., Nova Southeastern University, FL
Tom O’Brien, M.Ed., RRT BSN, University of Miami, FL College of Health Sciences
Faculty
Kyle Peacock, D.M. Kathryn Adair, M.B.A., M.S.
M.Ed., Temple University, PA
Faculty Program Director, Bachelor of Science in Health
B.S., Towson University, MD
D.M., University of Phoenix, UT Services Management
A.A.S., Prince George’s College, MD
M.S., University of Utah, UT Program Director, Master of Science in Health

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Care Administration Fritz Kollmann, B.S.


Faculty Faculty
M.B.A., University of Utah, UT B.S., University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, WI
M.S., University of Utah, UT
Tom O’Brien, M.Ed., RRT
B.U.S., University of Utah, UT
Faculty
Certificate, Boston University, MA
M.Ed., Temple University, PA
Marcia Ditmyer Ph.D., CHES B.S., Towson University, MD
Program Director, Master of Public Health A.A.S., Prince George’s College, MD
Faculty
Thai Nguyen, B.S., RRT
Ph.D., University of Toledo, OH
Faculty
M.S., Independence University (CCHS)
B.S., Louisiana State University, LA
M.A., Central Michigan University, MI
B.S., Wayne State University, MI Michael Haines, B.S., RRT
Faculty
Bob Vega, D.M., RRT
B.S., Touro University, CA
Program Director, Associate of Science in
A.A., Mount San Antonio College, CA
Respiratory Therapy
A.S., Mount San Antonio College, CA
Program Director, Bachelor of Science in
Respiratory Care Gaynel Olsen, M.S., RRT
Faculty Faculty
D.M., University of Phoenix, AZ M.S., Old Dominion University, VA
M.B.A., Chaminade University of Honolulu, HI B.S., Lynchburg College, VA
M.A., University of Redlands, CA A.A.S., Lincoln Land College, VA
B.S., Loma Linda University, CA Linn Isbell, B.A., RRT
A.S., Loma Linda University, CA Faculty
Vonna Cummins, M.A. B.A., California State University at Dominguez
Program Director, Master of Science in Hills, CA
Health Services – Health Promotion Maren Thomasma M.Ed.
Faculty Faculty
M.A., University of West Florida, FL M.Ed., University of Utah, UT
B.A., University of Iowa, IA B.S., Utah State University, UT
Dorette Nysewander, Ed.D Stephen Mersereau, M.B.A., M.A.
Program Director, Associate of Science in Allied Faculty
Health M.B.A., University of Utah, UT
Faculty M.A., University of Denver, CO
Ed.D, Nova Southeastern University, FL B.A., Colgate University, NY
M.S., Central Michigan University, MI
B.S., Southern Illinois University, IL Mary Kahn, M.S.
Faculty
Margaret Colyar, DSN M.S., University of Montana at Missoula, MT
Program Director, Bachelor of Science in Nursing B.A., University of Illinois, IL
Program Director, Master of Science in Nursing
Faculty Bob Brown, B.S., RRT
DSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL Director of Clinical Education
MSN, University of Missouri at Columbia, MO Faculty
BSN, Millikin University, IL B.S., University of Phoenix, AZ
FNP, University of Florida – Gainsville, FL A.A., Gateway Community College, AZ
A.R.T., Gateway Community College, AZ
Laurel Kelsey, M.S.
Faculty Emily Van Kampen, M.S.
M.S., Brigham Young University, UT Faculty
B.S., Brigham Young University, UT M.S., Weber State University, UT
B.S., University of Utah, UT
Melissa Wheeler, MPH
Faculty Darren Adamson, Ph.D.
MPH, Independence University (CCHS), UT Faculty
B.S., University of California at San Diego, CA Ph.D., Brigham Young University, UT
M.S., Brigham Young University, UT
Deryl Gulliford, M.S., RRT B.A., Weber State University, UT
Faculty
M.S., University of Cincinnati, OH Wendy Jacobi, Ph.D.
B.S., Ohio State University, OH Faculty
Ph.D., Northcentral University, AZ
Jim Grantz, B.S., RRT M.S., Independence University (CCHS), UT
Faculty B.S., Graceland College, IA
B.S., Mid-America Christian University, OK
A.A.S., Northern Oklahoma College, OK

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Academic Calendar Contact Information


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