Catalog 2015-2016
Ottawa University Catalog 2015-2016
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Ottawa University Catalog 2015-2016
President’s Message
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About Ottawa University
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History of Ottawa University
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The College
Adult Campuses and OU Online
Military Deployment
Graduate Standards of Progress
Academic Probation
Academic Warning, Probation, and Dismissal
The College
Adult Campuses and OU Online
Academic Reinstatement
The College
Adult Campuses and OU Online
Academic Renewal
Complaints
Standards of Student Conduct
Admission - Undergraduate
The College
Admission Application Process
First-Year Students
Transfer Students
Non-High School Graduates
Provisional Admission at The College
Re-admission of Former Students at The College
Admission Committee
Program for Occasional Students
The College Visitation
Education - BA - Arizona
Admission Application Process
Education - BA - Kansas
Admission Application Process
International Students at The College
Admission Application Process
International Transfer Student
Admission review process
Documents Needed After Admission
Adult Campuses and Online
Nursing RN to BSN
Transfer Credit Policies
Other Sources of Credit
Credit by Examination
Credit by Evaluation
Military Credit
Credit by Assessment
Transcript Classifications
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Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Student Classifications
Special Students
Admission - Graduate
Education - Graduate - Arizona
Education - Graduate - Kansas
Counseling - Addictions Counseling
Alumni Association
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The College
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The College
The College Facilities
Adult Campuses
Ottawa University’s Greater Kansas City campus, est. 1974
Ottawa University’s Arizona campuses, est. 1977
Ottawa University’s Wisconsin campus, est. 1992
Ottawa University’s Indiana campus, est. 2002
Ottawa University’s International campuses, est. 1987
Course Load
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Adult Professional and Online Students
Price of Attendance
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Estimated Cost of Books and Supplies
Guidelines for Payment of Tuition, Fees and Other Charges
Student Account Balances
The College
Prepayment – New Students
Price of Attendance
Estimated Cost of Books and Supplies
Estimated Cost of Personal Expenses
Estimated Transportation Costs
Estimated Additional Costs
Guidelines for Payment of Tuition, Fees and Other Charges to The College
Student Account Balances
Special Enrollment Tuition Rates
Audit Tuition Rate
Special Charges
Financial Clearance
Faculty
Active Faculty
Emeriti Faculty
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Application Procedures
Students Attending The College:
Students Attending the Adult Campuses and Online
Financial Assistance at The College
Endowed Scholarships
Need-Based Assistance at The College
Awarding Policy at The College
Financial Assistance at All Campuses
Outside Scholarships and Grants
Student Loans
Debt Management/Loan Repayment
Loan Deferment Options
Loan Consolidation
Loan Default
Borrower Responsibilities
Borrower Rights
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Progress Criteria
Simple Repayment Costs at 6.8 Percent Interest
Refund Policy
The College
Military Deployment
Adult Professional and Online Sites
Unofficial Withdrawals
Consortium Agreements
General Policies
Services for Students with Disabilities
Nondiscrimination Statement – Students
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Health and Safety
Graduate Programs
Graduate Program Goal Statement
Outcomes for Graduate Study
Academic Advisement
Special Graduate Students
Post-master’s Graduate Programs Admission
General Policy on Transfer Credit
Standards of Progress
Policy on Student Impairment, Ethical Misconduct, Problematic Behavior, and Incompetence
Second Master’s Degrees
Financial Assistance
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Graduate Offerings
Programs
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Education with a Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Arts in Education with a Concentration in EC/Dual Cert ECSE - Arizona
Master Of Arts In Education with a Concentration in Education Intervention
Master of Arts in Education with a Concentration in Educational Leadership
Master of Arts in Education with a Concentration in Gifted Education
Master Of Arts In Education with a Concentration in Education Technology
Master of Arts in Education with a Concentration in School Guidance Counseling - Arizona
Master of Arts in Education with a Concentration in School Psychology - Arizona
Master of Arts in Education with a Concentration in Special Education (Mild/Moderate) - Arizona
Master of Arts in Counseling
Master of Arts in Counseling with a Concentration in Addictions Counseling
Master of Arts In Human Resources
Master of Business Administration - Leadership Development Track
Master of Business Administration - Population Health Management Track
Master of Business Administration - School Business Operations Track
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Innovation Track
Dual Degrees MBA-MAHR
Concentrations
Finance
Health Care Management
Human Resources
Leadership and Management
Marketing
Certificates of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS)
Graduation Policies
Graduation Requirements
Undergraduate - Adult and Online Campuses
Undergraduate - The College
Seminar Requirement
Interdisciplinary Courses
Information Literacy Requirement
Religion Requirement
Breadth Area Requirement
Creative and Performing Arts
Historical and Cultural Perspectives
Social and Behavioral Perspectives
Mathematical and Logical Systems
Natural Sciences
Language and Communication
Health and Wellness
Theological and Philosophical Perspectives
Competency Requirements
Academic Performance Requirements
Graduate - All Campuses
Graduation Honors
Conferral Dates and Commencement Ceremonies
Library
Myers Library Overview
Myers Library Contact Information
Myers Library Vision
Library Services
Online Databases
Pre-professional Programs
Pre-med, Pre-health Professions and Graduate Studies
Pre-Ministerial Program
Pre-Law Program
Pre-Engineering Studies
Registration
The College
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Online Courses
Arizona Campuses
Web Registration
Indiana Campus
Web Registration
Kansas City Campus
Web Registration
Wisconsin Campus
Web Registration
Ottawa University Online
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Angell-Snyder School of Business
Student Life - The College
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Residence Hall Policies
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Food Services
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Financial Services for Students
Vehicles
Commuter Life
Activities and Organizations
Greek Life
National Scholastic Societies
Religious Life at The College
Religious Life Council
Music, Theatre and Communication
Intercollegiate Athletics
KCAC Affiliation Statement
NAIA Affiliation Statement
Eligibility Regulations
Champions of Character
“O” Club
Athletic Participation Rates and Financial Support Data
Intramurals
Student Life - Adult Campuses and Online
Student Services at the College
Career Services
Counseling Services
Health Services
Learner Services
Student Employment Services
Undergraduate Programs
Components of an Ottawa University Education
Ottawa University Degrees
Second OU Bachelor's Degree
Liberal Arts Studies
Learning Outcomes in Liberal Arts Studies
Learning Outcomes for RN to BSN Program
The LAS Core Program
The Interdisciplinary Seminars
LAS Seminars at The College
Breadth Area Requirements at The College
LAS at Adult Campuses
LAS/UNV Courses at the Adult and Online Campuses
Breadth Area Requirement at the Adult Campuses and Online
The Major
Learning Outcomes for Ottawa University Majors
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Concentrations
Minors
Electives
Unique Aspects of an Ottawa University Education
Advising Process
Individual Development
Opportunities for Career Preparation
Assessment and Evaluation as a Part of the Learning Process
Undergraduate Offerings
About Undergraduate Majors
The Individualized Major
Special Study Opportunities
Online Programs
Majors
Accounting - BA
Addictions Counseling - BS
Art - BA - The College
Biology - BA - The College
Biology - BS - The College
Business Administration - BS
Business Economics - BA
Christian Studies and Ministry - BA - The College
Communication - BA
Data Science and Technology - BS
Education - BA - Arizona
Education - BA - Kansas
Early Childhood Education/Dual Certification EC Special Education - BA - Arizona Available Spring 2015
Early Childhood Education Studies - BA - Arizona
Elementary Education - BA - Arizona - Kansas - Online
Engineering - BS - The College
English - BA
English - BA - The College
Exercise Science - BA - The College
Finance - BS
Health Care Management - BA
History - BA
History - BA - The College
Human Resources - BA
Human Services - BA
Human Services - BA - The College
Law Enforcement - BA
Leadership and Management - BA
Management Of Information Systems - BA
Marketing - BA
Mathematics - BA
Music - Bachelor of Arts - The College
Music Education - BME - The College
Music - Jazz Studies Concentration - BM - The College
Music - Vocal Performance Concentration - BM - The College
Nursing - BSN
Physical Education - BA - The College
Psychology - BA
Secondary Education - Music - BA - Arizona
Secondary Education Licensure Only- Kansas and Online
Secondary Education - Kansas and Online
Secondary Education - Biology - BA- The College
Secondary Education - Business - BA
Secondary Education - English - BA
Secondary Education - History - BA
Secondary Education - Mathematics - BA
Secondary Education - Speech/Theatre - BA - The College
Sociology - BA - The College
Sport Studies - BA - The College
Studies in Christian Ministries - BA
Theatre - BA - The College
Minors
Accounting
Biology
Business Administration
Christian Studies and Ministry
Communication
Economics
Education - PreK-12 Licensure
Education 6-12 Licensure
English
English Speakers of Other Languages
Health Care Management
Human Resources
Human Services
Leadership and Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Psychology
Sociology
Theatre
Theological Studies
Concentrations
Actuarial Science
Advertising
Anthropology
Broadcasting
Business Communication
Coaching
Communication
Digital Media Marketing
Economics
Educational Business Services
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Health Care Management
Human Resources
International Business
Journalism
Leadership
Management
Marketing
Personal Training and Strength and Conditioning
Pre-Allied Health
Coaching
Public Relations
Recreation
Social Change
Social Justice
Speech
Sports Administration
Strategic Communication
Visual Communication
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