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KAPLAN UNIVERSITY2006–2007 CATALOG ADDENDUM

Published: December 26, 2006Previously Issued: November 15, 2006

Addenda are published on a regular basis and reflect changes to policies and programs based on decisions made by theUniversity during the previous term.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

POLICY CHANGES

ADMISSIONS INFORMATIONAdmissions Requirements and Procedures 3

Prior Learning Assessment 4

Transfer of Credit, Undergraduate 4

Transfer of Credit, Graduate 5

ACADEMIC INFORMATIONCertification, State Board, and National Board Exams 5

ACADEMIC STANDARDSPlagiarism Policy 6

PROGRAM AND COURSE CHANGES

BUSINESSBachelor of Science in Business 8

Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Business 10

Information Assurance Certificate 11

CRIMINAL JUSTICECorrections Certificate 12

EDUCATION

Master of Education 13

Professional Development for Teachers 14

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGYBachelor of Science in Information Technology 16

Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 18

Bachelor of Science in Networking Technology 19

Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Networking Technology 21

Bachelor of Science in Software Development 22

Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Software Development 24

NURSING

Bachelor of Science in Nursing 25

DISCONTINUED COURSES 26

REVISED COURSE TITLES/NUMBERS 26

COURSE PREREQUISITE CHANGES 26

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 27

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS AND ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP 31

Policy Changes

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ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

Admissions Requirements and ProceduresUNDERGRADUATEThe following changes to Kaplan University's UndergraduateAdmissions Requirements for the Nurse Assistant Preparation Programare effective December 26, 2006:

Associate of Science in Nursing and Nurse Assistant Preparation Certificate(Offered in select locations in 2007.)

In addition to the admissions requirements for all undergraduate stu-dents, Associate of Science in Nursing and Nurse Assistant PreparationCertificate candidates must provide documentation of the followingprior to beginning the first clinical course:

• Health assessment/physical examination completed within the 6months prior to admission, including applicable immunizationrecords and drug screening results.

• Other mandatory training certificates or records, including backgroundchecks, as required by applicable federal and/or state regulatory agencies.

Failure to submit appropriate documentation by the deadline mayresult in dismissal from the University.

GRADUATEThe following changes to Kaplan University's Graduate AdmissionsRequirements are effective November 15, 2006:

Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (MATL)The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning program is for practicingK–12 teachers with a consistent group of learners. A valid U.S. teachinglicense, per the conditions of the issuing state, is preferred but not arequirement for admission.

The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning program admits candi-dates with:

• An official transcript indicating receipt of a bachelor's degree from acollege or university accredited by a regional or national accreditingagency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If officialtranscripts are not submitted by the end of the first term, the candidatewill be blocked from future classes, and the candidate's academic cre-dentials will be withheld until such documentation is provided. If, forany reason, the candidate does not furnish a transcript or the transcriptsubmitted is found to be false or untrue, the candidate will be subjectto immediate dismissal from the University, all credits earned will beinvalidated, and the University will take all other appropriate actions.

• A recommended minimum GPA of 2.75 (out of 4.0) on bachelor'sdegree transcript, though all eligible candidates will be considered.

• A minimum 250-word personal statement that includes the following:

1. Your classroom experience and educational background, includingwhether you are a practicing K–12 educator or a practicing educatoroutside K–12, and if you are state certified to teach.

2. A description of the group of learners you will be working with asyou complete the program (candidates in the program have job-embedded projects that require them to work with students).

The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning program and curriculumhave been designed to provide students with the knowledge and practicalexperience that meet nationally recognized standards for such a degree.However, individual state or school system requirements vary and maychange from time to time. Thus, Kaplan University makes no represen-tations or warranties as to whether the degree program meets the specificrequirements for any individual state or school system for certificationor pay increase purposes. Kaplan University encourages its students toindependently research the requirements in any state or school system inwhich they intend to seek certification or a pay increase.

Master of Education (MEd)(This program is intended for professionals considering entering thefield of teaching and is offered in selected states/regions throughout thecountry in 2007.)

The Master of Education program admits candidates with:

• An official transcript indicating receipt of a bachelor's degree from acollege or university accredited by a regional or national accreditingagency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If officialtranscripts are not submitted by the end of the first term, the candi-date will be blocked from future classes, and the candidate's academiccredentials will be withheld until such documentation is provided. If,for any reason, the candidate does not furnish a transcript or the tran-script submitted is found to be false or untrue, the candidate will besubject to immediate dismissal from the University, all credits earnedwill be invalidated, and the University will take all other appropriateactions.

• A recommended minimum GPA of 2.75 (out of 4.0) on bachelor'sdegree transcript, though all eligible candidates will be considered.Washington, D.C., and Florida candidates must have a minimumCGPA of 2.5, (out of 4.0) on their bachelor's degree transcript.

• A minimum 250-word personal statement that reflects on the follow-ing question: As a professional educator, what is your commitment toensuring that your students will be successful learners?

Prior to enrolling at the University, candidates will be required to:

• Provide proof of passing a background check.

• Submit passing scores on required Praxis I test or state-required exams.Kaplan University's Educational Testing Service (ETS) recipient codefor Praxis test results is 5340. In lieu of Praxis tests, Kaplan Universitymay accept passing scores on state exams required for licensure toteach. Specific deadlines will be determined for each region. Minimumacceptable Praxis I scores are established by the state where the candi-date will seek licensure and are listed at www.ets.org. Washington,D.C., candidates must submit passing scores for both Praxis I andPraxis II tests prior to enrolling. In states that do not require Praxistests, minimum acceptable Praxis I scores are established by the Deanand are as follows:

• Reading: 173

• Mathematics: 172

• Writing: 172

• Submit all transcripts showing subject area content to the AdmissionsDepartment. Through a partnership with Graceland University, tran-scripts will be evaluated for content requirements. If candidates do notmeet the content requirements in their certification area, they must takethe recommended additional coursework at a college or university of theirchoice accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized

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by the U.S. Department of Education. The recommended additionalcoursework must be completed prior to the start of student teaching.

Candidates enrolled in the Master of Education program will berequired to:

• Complete a minimum of 100 hours of fieldwork prior to studentteaching. Kaplan University prefers candidates spend at least 8 hoursper week in the field. Therefore, candidates must have flexible workschedules to ensure the minimum number of required hours is met.

• Provide proof of immunization, if required, prior to the start ofstudent teaching.

• Submit passing scores on the Praxis II test to Kaplan University byFriday of the fifth week of the second term. Candidates may not beenrolled for the third term if passing scores are not submitted. Forstates that require their own exams, candidates must submit passingscores (as determined by their state) on subject area exam(s) by themiddle of the second term (as defined, above).Washington, D.C., can-didates must show proof of passing the Praxis II prior to enrollment.

The Master of Education program and curriculum have been designedto provide students with the background and practical experience thatmeet nationally recognized standards for such a degree. However, indi-vidual state licensing requirements vary and may change from time totime. Thus, Kaplan University makes no representations or warrantiesas to whether the degree program meets the specific licensing require-ments for any individual state. Kaplan University encourages its studentsto independently research the licensing requirements in any state inwhich they intend to seek licensure.

Prior Learning AssessmentTRANSFER OF CREDITThe following changes to Kaplan University's Transfer of Credit policyare effective November 15, 2006:

All students are encouraged to apply for transfer credit evaluation. Thosewho receive veterans benefits through Kaplan University must submitdocumentation of previous education for review. Students must use theKaplan University Transcript Request Form and/or follow the specifiedprocedures for requesting ACE, AARTS, SMART, CLEP, AP, DSST, andother transcripts or test scores. All college-level transcripts for transfercredit evaluation must be received by the end of the first full term ofenrollment (second term for Master of Business Administration students).Transcripts received after this time may be denied eligibility for officialtransfer credit evaluation. All transcripts should be sent directly fromthe issuing institution to the addresses listed below:

OnsiteKaplan UniversityPrior Learning Assessment Center1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite 1Davenport, IA 52807

OnlineKaplan UniversityPrior Learning Assessment Center550 West Van Buren Street, 7th FloorChicago, IL 60607

All undergraduate and graduate transcript reviews will be subject toprogram requirements and the general guidelines listed below. Specificrequirements pertaining to the undergraduate programs, the Bachelor ofScience in Nursing program, and the graduate programs follow this section.

General Guidelines for Undergraduate and Graduate ProgramsThe following general guidelines apply for all undergraduate and graduate programs:

1. Official transcripts documenting all previous college credit arerequired to conduct an official credit evaluation.

2. Coursework submitted for transfer credit must be from a college oruniversity accredited by a regional or national accrediting agencyrecognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Students havingcompleted professional certification or training may be eligible forcollege credit based on American Council on Education (ACE) creditrecommendations or Kaplan University evaluations of curriculum.

3. Coursework must be equivalent to the course requirements of theprogram selected. Course syllabi, objectives, catalog descriptions,or other documentation may be requested to show equivalencies to Kaplan University course outcomes.

4. Conversions from semester credit to quarter credit systems will followthe standard conversion such that 90 quarter credit hours equals 60semester hours. Conversions resulting in a surplus or deficit of creditscannot fulfill or be fulfilled by courses outside of the original core area.

5. If an applicant is denied credit, he or she may present a writtenappeal for reconsideration to the Dean of the program that offersthe course.

6. Transcripts from foreign institutions must meet the same requirementsas domestic institutions and must be translated and evaluated by anapproved foreign credential evaluator. The University does not guar-antee the transferability of credits from other educational institutions.

Specific Guidelines for Undergraduate ProgramsIn addition to the general guidelines outlined above, the following specificguidelines also apply to students enrolled in all undergraduate programs:

1. Official transcripts documenting all credit by examination and mili-tary experience are required to conduct an official credit evaluation.

2. Credit earned through any combination of Transfer Credit (TC),Challenge Exam Credit (CC), or Experiential Credit (EC) will notexceed 75 percent of the credits required for degree and diplomaprograms or 50 percent of the credits required for certificate programs.

3. Students must complete a minimum of 50 percent of the majorrequirements, including the capstone course, at Kaplan University.

4. Coursework submitted for transfer credit must have a correspondinggrade of “C” or better.

5. Students in the advanced start bachelor’s degree option must fulfillall prerequisites required for 300/400-level courses and, therefore,may be required to take more than 90 quarter credit hours.

6. Official Transfer Credit (TC), Challenge Exam Credit (CC), orExperiential Credit (EC) will be listed on a student degree plan andofficial transcript, recorded by the Office of the Registrar, and placedin the student’s academic file. Neither grades nor grade points aretransferable or calculable as part of the cumulative grade point aver-age (CGPA).

7. Information technology transfer credits must be consistent with thecurrent knowledge and skills taught in an information technologycourse to be awarded transfer credit.

Additional Guidelines for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Kaplan University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has anarticulation plan by which RN to BSN degree completion students canobtain higher education academic credit and avoid a repetition of pre-vious coursework. The articulation options are determined using thestudent’s state of residency, current licensure, and original transcriptsfrom the ADN or diploma/degree-granting institution. Each student’stranscripts shall be evaluated in their entirety for possible transfer ofprior academic credits.

Additional Guidelines for Health Sciences ProgramsKaplan University's associate of applied science in health sciences programshave articulation plans by which health science certificate or diplomastudents can obtain higher academic credit and avoid a repetition ofprevious coursework. The articulation options are determined by originaltranscripts and graduation date from the diploma/degree-grantinginstitution, and current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or RegisteredMedical Assistant (RMA) credentials. Each student's transcripts shall beevaluated in their entirety for possible transfer of prior academic credit.

Students enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science in MedicalAssisting program may not use transfer credit for MA 165: ClinicalCompetencies I, MA 265: Clinical Competencies II, or MA 142: MedicalOffice Management unless the student graduated from a Commissionon Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) orAccrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) diploma orcertificate program within the last year or graduated from a CAAHEPor ABHES diploma or certificate program within the last three yearsand is a credentialed CMA or RMA.

Students enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science in MedicalTranscription program may not use transfer credit for MR 220: MedicalRecords Transcription III.

Specific Guidelines for Graduate ProgramsIn addition to the general guidelines, a student may apply as many asthree courses earned at another college or university toward the totalnumber of credits required for graduation at Kaplan University, provid-ed the following conditions are met:

1. Grades in the courses to be transferred must be of “B” or better.Credit will not be given for a mark of “Credit” on a “Credit/D/Fail”option or for a grade of “Pass” on a “Pass/Fail” option.

2. Courses are relevant to the degree in which the student is enrolled.

3. Courses must have been completed prior to matriculation.

4. Official Transfer Credit (TC) will be listed on a student degree planand official transcript, recorded by the Office of the Registrar, andplaced in the student's academic file. Neither grades nor gradepoints are transferable or calculable as part of the cumulative gradepoint average (CGPA).

5. Candidates in the Graduate School of Education cannot apply trans-fer credits from courses that were used to attain another degree.

6. Candidates enrolled in the Master of Arts in Teaching and Learningprogram may not use transfer credit to replace ED 500, ED 552, orED 572. These courses must be completed at Kaplan University.

7. Candidates enrolled in the Master of Education program may notuse transfer credit to replace ED 501, ED 541, ED 551, ED 561, ED571, ED 586, ED 591, ED 596, or ED 597. These courses must becompleted at Kaplan University.

8. Candidates enrolled in the Iowa Teacher Intern Certificate programmay not use transfer credit for courses that involve graduationrequirements, field supervision and support, and training for the E-Portfolio, including ED 501, ED 527, ED 528, and ED 529.

9. By the middle of their second term of study (Friday of the fifthweek), Master of Education and Iowa Teacher Intern Certificate can-didates must provide proof that they have passed the Praxis II testwith the minimum score established by ETS. For those states thatrequire their own exams, candidates must submit passing scores (asset by their state) on their subject area exam(s) by the middle of thesecond term (Friday of the fifth week). Washington, D.C., candidatesmust show proof of passing scores prior to enrollment.

10. Students enrolled in the Master of Science in Criminal Justice pro-gram may not use transfer credit to replace or substitute for corecourses unless a waiver is granted by the Dean. A waiver is issued

based upon an evaluation of common learning outcomes. CJ 600,CJ 601, and CJ 602 must be completed at Kaplan University.

11. Candidates enrolled in the Professional Development for Teachersprogram may not use transfer credit to replace or substitute for anycourse in the program, and may not transfer credit betweenProfessional Development for Teachers degree plans.

12. Students enrolled in a Master of Business Administration programmay not use transfer credit to replace GB 500/GN 500 or GB 599/GN 599. These courses must be completed at Kaplan University.

13. Candidates in the Graduate School of Education are prohibitedfrom transferring credits between the Master of Arts in Teachingand Learning and the Master of Education programs.

14. Candidates in the Professional Development for Teachers programmay transfer up to two credits toward ED 500: Introduction to theMaster of Arts Program provided that they meet all admissionsrequirements. Students who elect to transfer credits toward ED 500will be required to complete the Phase I portion of the EPortfoliowith a mentor by the end of the first term. This is a graduationrequirement and Phase I is introduced in ED 500.

15. Candidates in the Professional Development for Teachers programmay transfer up to four credits of specific, identified courses fromthe PDT program into the Master of Arts in Teaching and Learningprogram.

16. Candidates enrolled in the Professional Development for Teachersprogram may not transfer credits earned on a pass/fail basis intoany other degree plan.

17. Graduate transfer credit will not be granted for life experience, creditby examination, non-credit extension courses, or thesis supervision.

18. Graduate transfer work completed more than five years prior toadmission to Kaplan University will be evaluated on a case-by-casebasis in order to determine the applicability of the coursework.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Certification, State Board, and NationalBoard ExamsThe following changes to Kaplan University's Certification, State Board,and National Board Exams policy are effective November 15, 2006:

Certification, state board, or national board licensing examinations arethe individual student’s responsibility. The University makes every attemptto provide accurate information on test dates and fees for examinations.Some examinations may include a work experience requirement. Nostudent is automatically certified in any way upon program completion.

A GED certificate or high school diploma may be required for gradu-ates to take their state, national, or certification exams. The state andvarious other agencies may require criminal background checks before astudent can be placed in an externship or take professional licensing,certification, or registration exams. These students may also be denied alicense or certification to practice in some states, even if the certificationor licensing exam is taken and successfully completed. Students areresponsible for inquiring about current requirements prior to enrollingin the program of their choice.

Although certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to preparestudents to take various certification or licensing exams, the Universitycannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, fieldexperience may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully passthe exams.

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EDUCATION PROGRAMSThe Master of Education and Master of Arts in Teaching and Learningprograms and curricula have been designed to provide students withthe background, knowledge, and practical experience that meet nation-ally recognized standards for such degrees. However, individual state orschool system requirements vary and may change from time to time.Thus, Kaplan University makes no representations or warranties as towhether the degree program meets the specific licensing, certification,or pay increase requirements for any individual state or school system.Kaplan University encourages its students to independently research therequirements of any state or school system in which they intend to teach.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSStudents may be eligible to take the following examinations:

• A+ Certification examinations sponsored by the ComputerTechnology Industry Association (CompTIA)

• Network+ Certification examinations sponsored by CompTIA

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSINGThe Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program is designed to pre-pare students to become academically and clinically qualified to provideoutstanding patient care. The program is structured to provide appropriateacademic preparation for students who wish to pursue certification asnurse assistants or licensure as practical nurses prior to completing theASN program. Upon successful completion of the first clinical nursingcourse (NU 101: Nursing Fundamentals) students may be eligible to takethe nursing assistant examination in the state where they seek certification.After successful completion of NU 130: Medical-Surgical Nursing II andsuccessful completion of all required preparatory and prerequisitecourses, students may be eligible to take the national licensure exami-nation for practical (vocational) nurses (NCLEX-PN) in the statewhere they seek licensure. Upon successful completion of the entire pro-gram of study for the Associate of Science in Nursing, students will beeligible to take the national licensure examination for registered nurses(NCLEX-RN).

The Associate of Science in Nursing program is designed to provide stu-dents with the background and practical experience that meet state andnationally recognized standards for such degrees; however, individualstate licensing requirements vary and are subject to change. Thus,Kaplan University makes no representations or warranties as to whetherthe degree program meets the specific licensing requirements of any indi-vidual state. Kaplan University suggests that students independentlyresearch the licensing requirements of any state in which they intendto seek licensure.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN MEDICAL ASSISTINGThe Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs(CAAHEP). It is designed to prepare students to become qualifiedacademically and gain clinical and administrative skills to provide out-standing patient care. The program is structured to provide appropriateacademic preparation for students who wish to pursue national certifi-cation as medical assistants. After completing the program, students willbe eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant examination, given by theAmerican Association of Medical Assistants, or the Registered MedicalAssistant examination, given by the American Medical Technologists.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONThe Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription is designed toprepare students to enter the medical transcription field through aca-demic and transcription skill preparation. Kaplan University is seekingaccreditation from the American Association of Medical Transcription(AAMT). After completion of the program and following eligibilityrequirements set by the AAMT, students will be eligible to take theCertified Medical Transcriptionist examination.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN MEDICALOFFICE MANAGEMENTThe Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Management pro-gram is designed to prepare students academically and with the clinicaland administrative skills necessary to provide outstanding patient care.The program is structured to provide appropriate academic preparationfor students who wish to pursue national certification as medicaladministrative specialists. After completion of the program, studentswill be eligible to take the Certified Medical Administrative Specialistexamination, given by the American Medical Technologists.

COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY SYSTEMS CERTIFICATESStudents who successfully complete MT 300: Management ofInformation Systems, MT 460: Management Policy and Strategy, and IT 331: Technology Infrastructure are eligible to receive the followingcertifications from the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS):

• Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals,NSTISSI-4011 Certificate

• Senior Systems Managers, CNSSI-4012 Certificate

The certifications will be awarded by CNSS and will not be part of the student’s academic record at Kaplan University.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS

Plagiarism PolicyThe following changes to Kaplan University's Plagiarism Policy areeffective November 15, 2006:

Kaplan University considers academic honesty to be one of its highestvalues. Students are expected to be the sole authors of their work. Useof another person’s work or ideas must be accompanied by specific citations and references. Though not a comprehensive or exhaustive list, the following are some examples of dishonesty or unethical andunprofessional behavior:

• Plagiarism: Using another person’s words, ideas, or results without giving proper credit to that person; giving the impression that it is the student’s own work.

• Any form of cheating on examinations.

• Altering academic or clinical records.

• Falsifying information for any assignments.

• Submitting an assignment(s) that was partially or wholly completed byanother student.

• Copying work or written text from a student, the Internet, or any document without giving due credit to the source of the information.

• Submitting an assignment(s) for more than one class without enhanc-ing and refining the assignment, and without first receiving professorpermission. In cases where previous assignments are allowed to besubmitted for another class, it is the responsibility of the student toenhance the assignment with additional research and to also submitthe original assignment for comparison purposes.

• Assisting another student with reasonable knowledge that the otherstudent intends to commit any act of academic dishonesty. This offensewould include, but not be limited to, providing an assignment to anotherstudent to submit as his or her own work or allowing another studentto copy answers to any test, examination, or assignment.

In essence, plagiarism is the theft of someone else’s ideas and work.Whether a student copies verbatim or simply rephrases the ideas ofanother without properly acknowledging the source, it is still plagiarism.In the preparation of work submitted to meet course requirements, 6

whether a draft or a final version of a paper or project, students musttake great care to distinguish their own ideas and language from infor-mation derived from other sources.

Sources include published primary and secondary materials, electronicmedia, and information and opinions gathered directly from other people.

A discussion thread, computer program, marketing plan, PowerPointpresentation, and other similar work produced to satisfy a courserequirement are, like a paper, expected to be the original work of thestudent submitting them. Copying documentation from another studentor from any other source without proper citation is a form of academicdishonesty, as is producing work substantially from the work of another.Students must assume that collaboration in the completion of writtenassignments is prohibited unless explicitly permitted by the professor.Students must acknowledge any collaboration and its extent in all sub-mitted coursework. Students are subject to disciplinary action if theysubmit as their own work a paper purchased from a term paper companyor downloaded from the Internet.

Kaplan University subscribes to a third-party plagiarism detection service,and reserves the right to check all student work to verify that it meetsthe guidelines of this policy.

Academic dishonesty is a serious offense and may result in the followingsanctions:1st offense: Failure of the assignment in which the action occurred.2nd offense: Failure of the class in which the action occurred.3rd offense: Expulsion or permanent dismissal from the University.

Procedures for processing plagiarism offenses are as follows:

ONLINE STUDENTSCharges of academic dishonesty brought against a student shall bemade in writing by the professor to the Provost’s Office. The Provost’sOffice maintains a database of plagiarism offenses and a file of all pla-giarism charges. When an offense has been committed, the Provost’sOffice sends the student a copy of the plagiarism policy and a letter of the action taken, and informs the Academic Department Chair, theAcademic Advisor, and the course professor of any plagiarism charges.

ONSITE STUDENTSCharges of academic dishonesty brought against a student shall bemade in writing by the professor to the Provost’s Office. The Provost’sOffice maintains a database of plagiarism offenses and a file of all pla-giarism charges. When an offense has been committed, the Provost’sOffice sends the student a copy of the plagiarism policy and a letter ofthe action taken and informs the Director of Academic Services, theProgram Coordinator, and the course professor of any plagiarism charges.

DISPUTE OF PLAGIARISM CHARGESAll plagiarism disputes must be made by the student within 10 days ofthe mailing of the official letter by the University. Students may chooseto file a grievance report. This is a formal process where the student,with the assistance of the Academic Advisor, contacts the appropriatechannels in writing to dispute a claim. The final step includes bringingany unresolved claims to the Review Committee. A copy of the ProblemResolution, Student Complaints, and Grievance Procedures is found inthis Catalog.

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Program Changes

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The following changes are effective November 15, 2006:

BUSINESS

VII. Bachelor of Science in Business

CurriculumCourses Credits

CORE REQUIREMENTSCM 105: Effective Writing I for Business Majors* 5CM 220: Effective Writing II 5CS 113: Academic Strategies for the Business Professional† 5CS 410: Advanced Career Development Strategies 2IT 133: Software Applications 5KU 100: Introduction to Undergraduate Online Learning for the Profession—Business 5MM 201: College Algebra (or higher) 5MM 207: Statistics 5MM 305: Quantitative Methods 6MT 310: Ethics and the Legal Environment 6SS 204: Macroeconomics 5SS 224: Microeconomics 5Elective: Communications 100/200-level 5Elective: Diversity and Culture 100/200-level 5Elective: History 300/400-level 6

OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTSElective: 100-level or above 5Elective: 300-level or above‡ 6

MAJOR REQUIREMENTSAC 114: Accounting I 5AC 116: Accounting II 5BU 100: Introduction to Business 5MT 211: Business Law 5MT 217: Finance 5MT 219: Marketing 5MT 300: Management of Information Systems 6MT 320: Research and Presentation§ 6MT 340: Conflict Resolution and Team Dynamics 6MT 425: Managerial Finance and Accounting 6MT 435: Operations Management 6MT 460: Management Policy and Strategy 6MT 499: Bachelor’s Capstone in Business and Management 4Electives: 300/400-level Business/Management Electives or Emphasis Area 24

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 180

EMPHASIS AREASOption I: AccountingAC 239: Managerial Accounting# 5AC 300: Intermediate Accounting I# 6AC 301: Intermediate Accounting II 6

Select three of the following courses:AC 410: Auditing 6AC 420: Cost Accounting 6AC 430: Advanced Tax—Corporate 6AC 440: Advanced Accounting Systems 6AC 450: Advanced Accounting 6

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Option II: FinanceAC 300: Intermediate Accounting I# 6MT 480: Corporate Finance 6MT 481: Financial Markets 6MT 482: Financial Statement Analysis 6MT 483: Investments 6

Option III: Management of Information SystemsIT 163: Database Management# 5IT 273: LAN Concepts# 5

Select four of the following courses:IT 331: Technology Infrastructure 6IT 350: Structured Query Language 6IT 430: Project Management 6IT 450: Programming Language Concepts 6IT 456: Database Administration# 6IT 460: Systems Analysis and Design 6

Option IV: Business Security and AssuranceAC 239: Managerial Accounting# 5IT 273: LAN Concepts# 5SA 400: Business Process Analysis 6SA 410: Risk Analysis and Strategy 6SA 411: Risk Management 6

Select one of the following three emphasis area courses:SA 421: Ethics and Compliance—Sarbanes/Oxley and SEC Regulations 6SA 422: Ethics and Compliance—HIPAA and Health Industry Regulations 6SA 423: Ethics and Compliance—Federal Acts and Regulations 6

Option V: Retail ManagementRT 101: Principles of Retailing OR** 5RT 201: Building Customer Sales and Loyalty 5RT 301: Store Management 6RT 401: Merchandising Management 6RT 441: Supply Chain Management 6RT 461: Retail Strategy 6

NOTE: In lieu of KU 100: Introduction to Undergraduate Online Learning for the Profession—Business, students who have earned college credit or demonstrated proficiency in writing and math on the required placement test will be enrolled inthe Option A degree plan, where they will select a 100/200-level elective course to meet degree plan requirements. The Option A degree plan requires 10 credits of100-level or above open electives. Students enrolled in the Option A degree plan will take this additional open elective course later in the degree plansequence than KU 100: Introduction to Undergraduate Online Learning for the Profession—Business.

*Onsite and developmental students will take CM 102: Effective Writing I.†Onsite students will take CS 110: Human Dynamics.‡Students choosing the business security and assurance emphasis area are suggested to take HU 345 as one of their 300-level or higher open electives.

§Students choosing the business security and assurance emphasis area will not takeMT 320, but will take a 300-level or higher open elective in its place.

#Taken as an open elective requirement.

**Students in the retail management emphasis area can choose either RT 101: Principlesof Retailing or RT 201: Building Customer Sales and Loyalty as their 100-level open elective. Students enrolled in the Option A degree plan with a retail management emphasis will take both courses to fill the required 10 credits of 100-level open electives.

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VII. Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Business


ASSOCIATE’S/BACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTSAAS/AS/AA/BA/BS Degree 90

PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTSCM 220: Effective Writing IIIT 133: Software Applications*MM 201: College Algebra (or higher)100/200-level: Accounting Course100/200-level: Computer Course100/200-level: Management Course

CORE REQUIREMENTSCS 410: Advanced Career Development Strategies 2MM 305: Quantitative Methods 6MT 310: Ethics and the Legal Environment 6Elective: History 300/400-level 6

OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTSElective: 300-level or above 6

MAJOR REQUIREMENTSMT 300: Management of Information Systems 6MT 320: Research and Presentation 6MT 340: Conflict Resolution and Team Dynamics 6MT 425: Managerial Finance and Accounting 6MT 435: Operations Management 6MT 460: Management Policy and Strategy 6MT 499: Bachelor’s Capstone in Business and Management 4Electives: 300/400-level Management Electives or Emphasis Area 24


*Students choosing the management of information systems emphasis area will take IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology.

Some emphasis areas have different or additional prerequisite requirements:

ACCOUNTING EMPHASIS PREREQUISITESAC 114: Accounting IAC 116: Accounting IIAC 239: Managerial Accounting

FINANCE EMPHASIS PREREQUISITESAC 114: Accounting IAC 116: Accounting II

MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS EMPHASIS PREREQUISITESAC 114: Accounting IAC 116: Accounting IIIT 101: Introduction to Information TechnologyIT 163: Database ManagementIT 273: LAN Concepts

BUSINESS SECURITY AND ASSURANCE EMPHASIS PREREQUISITESAC 114: Accounting IAC 116: Accounting IIIT 273: LAN Concepts

RETAIL MANAGEMENT EMPHASIS PREREQUISITESAC 114: Accounting IAC 116: Accounting IIMT 217: FinanceMT 219: MarketingRT 101: Principles of Retailing ORRT 201: Building Customer Sales and Loyalty

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I. Information Assurance Certificate(Offered in 2007.)

The Information Assurance Certificate program prepares students for employment and career advancement with organizations that require certifiedinformation systems security professionals and certified senior systems managers. Opportunities include positions in risk management and consulting,disaster recovery and project management, operations management, business analysis, information assurance, and compliance, and management positionsin organizations that have and will continue to add departments that protect the continuity of the organization’s operations. There is an increasing need toeducate current and future business leaders to deal with the broad spectrum of security and business continuity threats that can negatively impact businesseswith consequences leading to financial insolvency and potential business closure. These threats include violations of federal regulations, financial fraud,breaches in information security, and destruction of physical premises or assets. This program is approved by the Committee on National SecuritySystems (CNSS) and meets the national training standards and requirements for the following certifications:

• Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals, NSTISSI-4011• Senior Systems Managers, CNSI-4012

Students successfully completing the Information Assurance Certificate program will receive these two certifications. Credits earned in fulfillment of thiscertificate are transferable to Kaplan University degree programs.

CURRICULUMCourses CreditsBU 100: Introduction to Business 5IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology 5IT 102: Introduction to Information Technology II 5IT 273: LAN Concepts 5IT 331: Technology Infrastructure 6MT 300: Management of Information Systems 6MT 460: Management Policy and Strategy 6


Program Outcomes1. Information Systems: Analyze the role of information systems in business planning, organizing, and decision making.

2. Operations: Apply best practices in making operational decisions using available information and resources.

3. Strategy: Use appropriate analytical tools to formulate and assess strategies for business organizations.

4. Application: Apply communication skills, IT knowledge, and existing research to effectively address real-world problems in various contexts.

5. System Specifications: Use analytical tools to plan, create, design, and communicate IT system specifications.

6. Solutions: Assess information to diagnose, evaluate, compose, and make recommendations for IT solutions.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

I. Corrections CertificateThe Kaplan University Corrections Certificate program is intended to prepare students to successfully undertake entry-level and supervisory positions intoday’s complex corrections environment. The field of corrections is rapidly expanding and provides a variety of job opportunities. Correctional officersperform a variety of law enforcement roles in supervising and maintaining security in correctional facilities. Corrections professionals also interact withprobation and parole officials. The Corrections Certificate program consists of a minimum of 36 quarter credit hours. Credits earned in fulfillment of thiscertificate are transferable to Kaplan University criminal justice degree programs.

CurriculumCourses CreditsCJ 101: Introduction to the Criminal Justice System 5 CJ 130: Introduction to Corrections 5CJ 142: Client Growth and Development 5CJ 240: Legal Issues in Corrections 5CJ 242: Critical Issues in Corrections 5CJ 244: Client Relations in Corrections 5CJ 340: Applied Criminal Justice Ethics OR CJ 345: Supervisory Practices in Criminal Justice 6


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EDUCATION

IV. Master of Education


CORE REQUIREMENTSED 501: Introduction to the Master of Education Program 2ED 503: Educational Psychology 4ED 513: Child and Adolescent Development 4ED 523: Research on Effective Teaching 4ED 533: Perspectives on Diversity 4ED 543: Education and Psychology of Exceptional Children 4ED 553: History and Philosophy of Education 4

SECONDARY TEACHING REQUIREMENTSED 511: Introduction to Teaching Methods 4ED 521: Reading in the Content Areas 4ED 531: Secondary Student Assessment 4ED 581: Secondary Classroom Management 4

Choose one of the following six Methods courses:ED 541: Methods of Teaching Secondary English Language Arts 4ED 551: Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics 4ED 561: Methods of Teaching Secondary Science 4ED 571: Methods of Teaching Secondary Social Studies 4ED 586: Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language 4ED 591: Methods of Teaching Visual and Performing Arts 4

ED 596: Secondary Student Teaching (Clinical Internship) 9ED 597: Secondary Student Teaching Seminar 1


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III. Professional Development for Teachers


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS—2 CREDITSChoose 2 credits (1 course) from the following:MH 526: Topics in Mathematics—Principles of Number and Operation (Grades 9–12) 2MH 527: Topics in Mathematics—Principles of Algebra (Grades 9–12) 2SE 527: Topics in the Sciences—Inquiry in Life Science (Grades 9–12) 2SE 528: Topics in the Sciences—Inquiry in Physical Science (Grades 9–12) 2


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS—4 CREDITSChoose 4 credits (2 courses) from the following:MH 526: Topics in Mathematics—Principles of Number and Operation (Grades 9–12) 2MH 527: Topics in Mathematics—Principles of Algebra (Grades 9–12) 2SE 527: Topics in the Sciences—Inquiry in Life Science (Grades 9–12) 2SE 528: Topics in the Sciences—Inquiry in Physical Science (Grades 9–12) 2


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS—5 CREDITSChoose 5 credits (1 course) from the following:ED 516: Classroom Management Strategies for Effective Teaching 5LT 514: Differentiated Instruction 5LT 515: Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum Featuring Leonard Rosen 5




PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS—7 CREDITSChoose 2 credits (1 course) from the following:MH 526: Topics in Mathematics—Principles of Number and Operation (Grades 9–12) 2MH 527: Topics in Mathematics—Principles of Algebra (Grades 9–12) 2SE 527: Topics in the Sciences—Inquiry in Life Science (Grades 9–12) 2SE 528: Topics in the Sciences—Inquiry in Physical Science (Grades 9–12) 2

Choose 5 credits (1 course) from the following:ED 516: Classroom Management Strategies for Effective Teaching 5LT 514: Differentiated Instruction 5LT 515: Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum Featuring Leonard Rosen 5


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS—8 CREDITSMH 526: Topics in Mathematics—Principles of Number and Operation (Grades 9–12) 2MH 527: Topics in Mathematics—Principles of Algebra (Grades 9–12) 2SE 527: Topics in the Sciences—Inquiry in Life Science (Grades 9–12) 2SE 528: Topics in the Sciences—Inquiry in Physical Science (Grades 9–12) 2




Choose 5 credits (1 course) from the following:ED 516: Classroom Management Strategies for Effective Teaching 5LT 514: Differentiated Instruction 5LT 515: Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum Featuring Leonard Rosen 5


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS—10 CREDITSChoose 10 credits (2 courses) from the following:ED 516: Classroom Management Strategies for Effective Teaching 5LT 514: Differentiated Instruction 5LT 515: Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum Featuring Leonard Rosen 5


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INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

VIII. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology


CORE REQUIREMENTSCM 106: Effective Writing I for IT Majors* 5CM 220: Effective Writing II 5CS 114: Academic Strategies for the IT Professional† 5CS 410: Advanced Career Development Strategies 2IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology 5MM 201: College Algebra (or higher) 5MM 250: Introductory Discrete Mathematics 5Elective: Diversity and Culture 100/200-level 5Elective: Economics 100/200-level 5Elective: Ethics 100/200-level 5Elective: Communications 300/400-level 6Elective: History/Humanities 300/400-level 6Elective: Social Science 300/400-level 6

OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTSElective: 100/200-level 5Electives: 300/400-level 12

MAJOR REQUIREMENTSIT 102: Introduction to Information Technology II 5IT 117: Introduction to Web Design 5IT 163: Database Management 5IT 182: Introduction to Programming 5IT 190: Computer Hardware and Operating Systems 5IT 273: LAN Concepts 5IT 331: Technology Infrastructure 6IT 430: Project Management 6IT 460: Systems Analysis and Design 6IT 499: Bachelor’s Capstone in Information Technology 4Electives: Information Technology 300-level 12Electives: Emphasis Area Courses 200-level 10Electives: Emphasis Area Courses 300/400-level 24


EMPHASIS AREASOption I: ProgrammingIT 193: Introduction to Visual Basic 5IT 293: Advanced Visual Basic 5IT 350: Structured Query Language 6IT 461: Advanced Visual Basic II 6IT 464: Object-Oriented Programming 6IT 466: Advanced Object-Oriented Programming 6

Option II: Network AdministrationIT 278: Network Administration 5IT 283: Networking Cases 5IT 380: Network Operating Systems 6IT 386: Wide Area Networking 6IT 482: Network Design 6IT 484: Networking Security 6

Option III: Web DevelopmentIT 245: Website Development 5IT 247: Website Tools 5IT 373: Graphics and Multimedia for Web Design 6IT 470: Advanced Web Languages for Web Design 6IT 476: Web Marketing and E-Commerce 6IT 478: Web Servers and Security 6


Option IV: DatabaseElectives: 200-level 10IT 350: Structured Query Language 6IT 354: Database Design 6IT 452: Advanced Query Design and Reporting 6IT 456: Database Administration 6

Option V: Multimedia and AnimationIT 245: Website Development 5IT 247: Website Tools 5IT 373: Graphics and Multimedia for Web Design 6IT 490: Animation Behaviors 6IT 492: Website Animation Integration 6IT 496: Animation for Gaming 6

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VIII. Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Information Technology


ASSOCIATE’S/BACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTSAAS/AS/AA/BA/BS Degree 90

PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTSCM 220: Effective Writing IIIT 101: Introduction to Information TechnologyIT 117: Introduction to Web DesignIT 163: Database ManagementIT 182: Introduction to ProgrammingIT 273: LAN ConceptsMM 201: College Algebra (or higher)

CORE REQUIREMENTSCS 410: Advanced Career Development Strategies 2Elective: Communications 300/400-level 6Elective: History/Humanities 300/400-level 6Elective: Social Science 300/400-level 6

OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTSElectives: 300/400-level 12

MAJOR REQUIREMENTSIT 331: Technology Infrastructure 6IT 430: Project Management 6IT 460: Systems Analysis and Design 6IT 499: Bachelor’s Capstone in Information Technology 4Electives: Information Technology 300-level 12Electives: Emphasis Area Courses 300/400-level 24


Some emphasis areas have additional prerequisite requirements:

PROGRAMMING EMPHASIS PREREQUISITESIT 193: Introduction to Visual BasicIT 293: Advanced Visual Basic

NETWORK ADMINISTRATION EMPHASIS PREREQUISITESIT 278: Network AdministrationIT 283: Networking Cases

WEB DEVELOPMENT EMPHASIS PREREQUISITESIT 245: Website DevelopmentIT 247: Website Tools

MULTIMEDIA AND ANIMATION EMPHASIS PREREQUISITESIT 245: Website DevelopmentIT 247: Website Tools

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I. Bachelor of Science in Networking Technology

The Bachelor of Science in Networking Technology program focuses on networking theory, design, administration, and maintenance. Through this pro-gram students gain the knowledge and skills needed to install and manage operating systems, wireless devices, routers, and switches. Graduates with thisdegree are prepared to work as computer or network systems administrators or systems support analysts.

The Bachelor of Science in Networking Technology degree program consists of a minimum of 180 quarter credit hours.


CORE REQUIREMENTSCM 106: Effective Writing for IT Majors 5CM 220: Effective Writing II 5CS 114: Academic Strategies for the IT Professional 5IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology 5MM 201: College Algebra (or higher) 5MM 250: Introductory Discrete Mathematics 5Elective: Economics 100/200-level 5Elective: Diversity and Culture 100/200-level 5Elective: Communication 300/400-level 6Elective: History/Humanities 300/400-level 6Elective: Social Science 300/400-level 6CS 410: Advanced Career Development Strategies 2

OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTSElective: 300/400-level 6

MAJOR REQUIREMENTSIT 102: Introduction to Information Technology II 5IT 190: Computer Hardware and Operating Systems 5IT 182: Introduction to Programming 5IT 261: Desktop Administration 5IT 273: LAN Concepts 5IT 283: Networking Cases 5IT 276: Windows System Administration 5IT 275: Linux System Administration 5IT 284: Introduction to Wireless Technologies 5IT 285: Wireless Cases 5IT 320: Operating Systems Concepts 6IT 374: Linux System Administration II 6IT 375: Windows Enterprise Administration 6IT 386: Wide Area Networking 6IT 388: Routing and Switching I 6IT 430: Project Management 6IT 471: Routing and Switching II 6IT 482: Network Design 6IT 484: Networking Security 6IT 475: Network Management 6IT 497: Bachelor’s Capstone in Networking Technology 4



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Core Outcomes:1. Composition: Demonstrate college-level writing, research, documentation, and critical thinking skills.

2. Communication: Communicate effectively, reflect critically, problem solve logically, and apply these skills to achieve personal and professional goals.

3. Diversity and Culture: Recognize and critically evaluate the impact of diversity on individual and group behavior.

4. Ethics: Demonstrate sound ethical reasoning and judgment skills through analysis and debate of significant ethical issues by explaining, defending, andassessing personal ethical perspectives.

5. History: Reflect critically on the impact of historical and contemporary events on society.

OR

Humanities: Critically evaluate human experience as expressed through literary, artistic, religious, philosophical, or other cultural achievements.

6. Mathematics: Use quantitative information to systematically arrive at reasoned decisions in solving everyday problems.

7. Professional: Evaluate and apply skills that enhance academic, professional, and personal success.

8. Social Science: Demonstrate the ability to understand and critically evaluate the social or psychological issues that impact human behavior.

Discipline-Specific Outcomes:1. Theory and Principles: Explain networking infrastructure, implementations, and functions.

2. Technology Analysis: Evaluate trends, practices, and products to create, manage, or troubleshoot networks.

3. Communication: Effectively communicate networking concepts and requirements with stakeholders.

4. Critical Thinking: Recommend solutions for network functions, management, and security.

5. Application: Integrate network theory with business practices and organizational models.

Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Networking Technology

Kaplan University offers the Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Networking Technology degree option for students who have earned an AAS, AS, AA,BA, or BS degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college. The advanced start degree option is an innovative program that combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. The flexibility inherent in the two-step process is unparalleled:upon completion of an associate’s degree, students have the option of joining the workforce while continuing toward a bachelor’s degree. The combina-tion of career courses and general education in the first two years of study allows students to join the workforce with the skills necessary to succeed, whilepursuing their lifelong learning aims.

Associate’s and bachelor’s degrees and credits considered to be remedial, occupational, or specialized may not be accepted for transfer under this option.

Kaplan University has expanded the advanced start option to include students who have received a bachelor’s degree, but wish to change careers, andreceive a second bachelor’s degree. Lower-level (100/200) coursework will be transferred as a block of 90 credits. Upper-level (300/400) coursework will beevaluated on a course-by-course basis and applied toward appropriate upper-level degree requirements.

In addition to possessing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, students applying for admission under this option must also complete all prerequisitesrequired for the bachelor’s degree courses. Thus, students may need to complete more than the minimum of 90 quarter credit hours to complete theadvanced start bachelor of science degree option.


ASSOCIATE'S/BACHELOR'S DEGREE REQUIREMENTSAAS, AS, AA, BA, BS Degree 90

PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTSCM 220: Effective Writing II IT 101: Introduction to Information TechnologyIT 102: Introduction to Information Technology II MM 201: College Algebra (or higher) MM 250: Introductory Discrete MathematicsIT 182: Introduction to Programming IT 190: Computer Hardware and Operating SystemsIT 261: Desktop Administration IT 273: LAN ConceptsIT 283: Networking CasesIT 276: Windows System Administration IT 275: Linux System Administration IT 284: Introduction to Wireless TechnologiesIT 285: Wireless Cases

CORE REQUIREMENTSElective: Communications 300/400-level 6 Elective: History/Humanities 300/400-level 6 CS 410: Advanced Career Development Strategies 2

MAJOR REQUIREMENTSIT 320: Operating Systems Concepts 6 IT 374: Linux System Administration II 6 IT 375: Windows Enterprise Administration 6 IT 386: Wide Area Networking 6 IT 388: Routing and Switching I 6 IT 430: Project Management 6 IT 471: Routing and Switching II 6 IT 482: Network Design 6 IT 484: Networking Security 6 IT 475: Network Management 6 Electives: Information Technology 300/400-level 12 IT 497: Bachelor’s Capstone in Networking Technology 4


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I. Bachelor of Science in Software Development

The Bachelor of Science in Software Development program is designed to provide students with a theoretical and practical background in software devel-opment and maintenance. This program focuses on the full software development life cycle, including software requirements, specifications, design, andimplementation techniques. Courses develop proficiency in selected industry-standard programming languages. Graduates are prepared to work in anentry-level software development environment.

The Bachelor of Science in Software Development degree program consists of a minimum of 180 quarter credit hours.


CORE REQUIREMENTSCM 106: Effective Writing for IT Majors 5CM 220: Effective Writing II 5CS 114: Academic Strategies for the IT Professional 5IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology 5IT 102: Introduction to Information Technology II 5MM 201: Algebra (or higher) 5MM 260: Linear Algebra 5Elective: Economics 100/200-level 5Elective: Ethics 100/200-level 5Elective: Diversity and Culture 300/400-level 6Elective: Communications 300/400-level 6Elective: History/Humanities 300/400-level 6CS 410: Advanced Career Development Strategies 2

MAJOR REQUIREMENTSIT 182: Introduction to Programming 5IT 185: Introduction to Software Development 5IT 190: Computer Hardware and Operating Systems 5IT 193: Introduction to Visual Basic 5IT 200: Software Engineering 5IT 215: Programming Language Structures 5IT 254: Programming II 5IT 258: Introduction to Java Programming 5IT 267: Systems Programming and UNIX 5IT 274: Component-Based Software Development Using C# 5IT 293: Advanced Visual Basic 5IT 280: Technical Writing and Documentation 5Electives: Information Technology 100/200-level 15IT 310: Data Structures and Algorithms 6IT 325: Compilers 6IT 355: Web Programming Development 6IT 460: Systems Analysis and Design 6IT 461: Advanced Visual Basic II 6IT 430: Project Management 6IT 498: Bachelor’s Capstone for Software Development 4



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Core Outcomes:1. Composition: Demonstrate college-level writing, research, documentation, and critical thinking skills.

2. Communication: Communicate effectively, reflect critically, problem solve logically, and apply these skills to achieve personal and professional goals.

3. Diversity and Culture: Recognize and critically evaluate the impact of diversity on individual and group behavior.

4. Ethics: Demonstrate sound ethical reasoning and judgment skills through analysis and debate of significant ethical issues by explaining, defending, andassessing personal ethical perspectives.

5. History: Reflect critically on the impact of historical and contemporary events on society.

OR

Humanities: Critically evaluate human experience as expressed through literary, artistic, religious, philosophical, or other cultural achievements.

6. Mathematics: Use quantitative information to systematically arrive at reasoned decisions in solving everyday problems.

7. Professional: Evaluate and apply skills that enhance academic, professional, and personal success.

8. Social Science: Demonstrate the ability to understand and critically evaluate the social or psychological issues that impact human behavior.

Discipline-Specific Outcomes:1. Foundation: Apply basic mathematical and logic principles to software development.

2. Client Specifications: Analyze the processes in which software development is applied to meet customer specifications.

3. Application Specifications: Select the appropriate programming application to satisfy project requirements.

4. Business Analysis: Explain the impact of software development on business or economic processes.

5. Technology Analysis: Evaluate trends, practices, and products to determine their effectiveness for systems and users.

Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Software Development

Kaplan University offers the Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Software Development degree option for students who have earned an AAS, AS, AA,BA, or BS degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college. The advanced start degree option is an innovative program that combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. The flexibility inherent in the two-step process is unparalleled:upon completion of an associate's degree, students have the option of joining the workforce while continuing toward a bachelor's degree. The combina-tion of career courses and general education in the first two years of study allows students to join the workforce with the skills necessary to succeed, whilepursuing their lifelong learning aims.

Associate's and bachelor's degrees and credits considered to be remedial, occupational, or specialized may not be accepted for transfer under this option.

Kaplan University has expanded the advanced start option to include students who have received a bachelor's degree, but wish to change careers, andreceive a second bachelor's degree. Lower-level (100/200) coursework will be transferred as a block of 90 credits. Upper-level (300/400) coursework will beevaluated on a course-by-course basis and applied toward appropriate upper-level degree requirements.

In addition to possessing an associate's or bachelor's degree, students applying for admission under this option must also complete all prerequisitesrequired for the bachelor's degree courses. Thus, students may need to complete more than the minimum of 90 quarter credit hours to complete theadvanced start bachelor of science degree option.

CURRICULUM Courses Credits

ASSOCIATE'S/BACHELOR'S DEGREE REQUIREMENTSAAS/AS/AA/BA/BS Degree 90

PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTSCM 220: Effective Writing II IT 101: Introduction to Information TechnologyIT 102: Introduction to Information Technology II MM 201: College Algebra (or higher) MM 260: Linear Algebra IT 182: Introduction to Programming IT 185: Introduction to Software DevelopmentIT 190: Computer Hardware and Operating SystemsIT 193: Introduction to Visual BasicIT 200: Software Engineering IT 215: Programming Language StructuresIT 254: Programming II IT 258: Introduction to Java Programming IT 267: Systems Programming and UNIXIT 274: Component-Based Software Development Using C# IT 280: Technical Writing and Documentation IT 293: Advanced Visual Basic

CORE REQUIREMENTSElective: Communications 300/400-level 6 Elective: History/Humanities 300/400-level 6 CS 410: Advanced Career Development Strategies 2

MAJOR REQUIREMENTSIT 310: Data Structures and Algorithms 6 IT 325: Compilers 6 IT 355: Web Programming Development 6 IT 460: Systems Analysis and Design 6 IT 461: Advanced Visual Basic II 6 IT 430: Project Management 6 Electives: Information Technology 300/400-level 24Electives: Programming 300/400-level 12IT 498: Bachelor's Capstone for Software Development 4


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NURSING

VIII. Bachelor of Science in Nursing


ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTSCM 102/CM ELE: Composition/Communication 8MA 104: Anatomy and Physiology I 5MA 107: Anatomy and Physiology II 5MA 126: Pharmacology 5SC 115: Principles of Nutrition 5Elective: History/Humanities 100/200-level 5Elective: Mathematics 100/200-level 5Elective: Science (Microbiology) 100/200-level 5Elective: Social Science (Human Growth and Development) 100/200-level 5Electives: Prior Nursing Credit 42

CORE REQUIREMENTSCM 220: Effective Writing II 5HU 280: Bioethics 5IT 133: Software Applications 5MM 207: Statistics 5SS 124: Introduction to Psychology OR SS 144: Sociology 5Elective: Diversity and Culture 100/200-level 5Electives: 300/400-level electives must be completed from two of the following areas:

Communication, History, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, or Social Science 12

MAJOR REQUIREMENTSNU 300: Professional Leadership Transitions 6NU 304: Health/Wellness Assessment (Lab Course) 6NU 310: Nursing Research 6NU 420: Leadership and Management in the Changing Health Care Environment 6NU 450: Leadership Concepts in Population-Focused Nursing 6NU 499: Bachelor’s Clinical (Capstone in Nursing) 6Electives: Nursing 300/400-level 12


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The following changes to course information are effective November 15, 2006:

DISCONTINUED COURSESMT 216: FINANCE A

MT 218: FINANCE B

REVISED COURSE TITLES/NUMBERSCJ 490: RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE will replace

CJ 300: RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

ED 531: SECONDARY STUDENT ASSESSMENT will replace

ED 531: METHODS OF SECONDARY STUDENT ASSESSMENT

ED 581: SECONDARY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT will replace

ED 581: METHODS OF SECONDARY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

LT 514: DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION will replace

PD 504: DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION

LT 515: READING AND WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM FEATURING LEONARD ROSEN will replace

PD 541: READING AND WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM FEATURING LEONARD ROSEN

MH 526: TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS—PRINCIPLES OF NUMBER AND OPERATION (GRADES 9–12) will replace

PD 521: TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS—PRINCIPLES OF NUMBER AND OPERATION (GRADES 9–12)

MH 527: TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS—PRINCIPLES OF ALGEBRA (GRADES 9–12) will replace

PD 522: TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS—ALGEBRA (GRADES 9–12)

SE 527: TOPICS IN THE SCIENCES—INQUIRY IN LIFE SCIENCE (GRADES 9–12) will replace

PD 531: TOPICS IN THE SCIENCES—INQUIRY IN LIFE SCIENCE (GRADES 9–12)

SE 528: TOPICS IN THE SCIENCES—INQUIRY IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE (GRADES 9–12) will replace

PD 532: TOPICS IN THE SCIENCES—INQUIRY IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE (GRADES 9–12)

COURSE PREREQUISITE CHANGESIT 117: WEBSITE DESIGNPrerequisite: 100-level computer course

IT 153: SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONSPrerequisite: 100-level computer course

IT 163: DATABASE ADMINISTRATIONPrerequisite: 100-level computer course

IT 190: COMPUTER HARDWARE AND OPERATING SYSTEMSPrerequisite: 100-level computer course

IT 273: LAN CONCEPTSPrerequisite: 100-level computer course

The following course descriptionsare effective November 15, 2006:

Courses offered at the Universityare identified by a code indicatingsubject area, followed by a threedigit number indicating the level ofthe course offering. The followingsubject codes and numbers are used:

ACCOUNTING AC

COMMUNICATIONS CM

CRIMINAL JUSTICE CJ

DIVERSITY AND CULTURE DC

EDUCATIONEducation ED

Educational Technology ET

Methods of Teaching Literacy LT

Methods of Teaching Mathematics MH

Science Education SE

Special Needs Education SN

EDUCATIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL EP

FOUNDATIONS KU

GRADUATE BUSINESSGraduate Business GB

Graduate Newsweek GN

HEALTH SCIENCEMedical Assisting MA

Medical Records MR

HUMANITIES HUINFORMATION SYSTEMS ITAND TECHNOLOGY

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES IS

LEGAL STUDIES LS

MANAGEMENTBusiness BU

Human Resources HR

Management MT

Retail Management RT

Security and Assurance SA

MATHEMATICS MM

NURSING NU

PARALEGAL STUDIES PA

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES CS

SCIENCE SC

SOCIAL SCIENCE SS

TRAVEL AND TOURISM TT

Course Numbering:100–199 First-year courses200–299 Second-year courses300–399 Third-year courses400–499 Fourth-year courses

500–699 Graduate-level courses

AC 420: COST ACCOUNTING

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of cost accounting.Topics include comparisons withfinancial accounting, basic cost account-ing terminology and principles, costclassification, and manufacturing ofinventories. Students analyze costbehavior and receive an introductionto various costing systems. The studyof cost accounting for managerialpurposes is also examined. Specificconcepts include variance analysis,cost allocation, and cost-volume-profit analysis. Inventory costingmethods, budgeting, and strategiesare also explored.6 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: AC 301

CJ 102: CRIMINOLOGY

This course presents a framework forstudying the nature and causes of crimeand antisocial behavior. It focuses onexplanations provided through criminaltopologies and criminological theories,using a variety of multidisciplinaryperspectives. Topics range from crimecausation to the extent of crime, vic-timization, social and psychologicaltheories, and various types of crimi-nality including violent, property, andpublic order offenses.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: NoneFulfills social science core requirement

MA 107: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II

This course is a continuation of theintegrated study of the human body.The course emphasizes the morphol-ogy and physiology of the followingsystems: circulatory, lymphatic, endo-crine, digestive, respiratory, urinary,and reproductive.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: MA 104

MA 126: PHARMACOLOGY

This course is a systematic study of the most commonly prescribeddrugs, their classification, and theirtherapeutic and toxic effects. Thecourse reviews mathematical skills for dosage calculation. Methods androutes of administration will be ex-plored, demonstrated, and practiced.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: None

MA 142: MEDICAL OFFICEMANAGEMENT

The course explores proceduralguidelines for accomplishing variousadministrative tasks in the health caresetting. Topics include managementof patient information, medical officesoftware skills, and general workplacecompetencies of health care employees.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: None

MA 156: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Studies include the most commondiseases of bodily systems, includingdisease etiology, symptoms, diagnostictests, therapeutic methods, and diseaseprognosis. Students also study alterna-tive treatments and pain management.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: None

MA 165: CLINICAL COMPETENCIES I

This course introduces students toprocedures commonly performed in ahealth care setting with special attentionto aseptic technique, documentation,and safety. Specific competencies willinclude: phlebotomy, specimen pro-cessing, instrumentation, methods ofquality control, capillary puncture,CLIA-waived testing, microbiologyprocedures, and urinalysis. The onlineversion of MA 165 will include aminimum 20-hour mentorship to beperformed at an approved clinical site.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: MA 107

MA 178: MEDICAL CODING AND INSURANCE

Using ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCScodes, students learn basic coding prin-ciples used in filing insurance claims.Students also become acquainted withvarious types of health insurance andinsurance terminology.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: None

MA 205: MEDICAL EXTERNSHIP AND EVALUATION

Successful completion of this coursewill require 160 hours of clinicaland administrative experience at anapproved health care setting. Studentswill be evaluated on the performanceof expected competencies at the endof the course. The course requires afinal presentation. The online versionof MA 205 requires each student to

locate their own externship site andobtain approval by the clinical coor-dinator prior to beginning externship.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: Completion of all medicalcourses

MA 265: CLINICAL COMPETENCIES II

This course introduces students toprocedures commonly performed in ahealth care setting with special attentionto aseptic technique, documentation,and safety. Specific competencies willinclude: health history, vital signs,specialty exams, injections, EKG, ster-ilization, minor surgical procedures,and respiratory testing. The onlineversion of MA 265 will include aminimum 20-hour mentorship to beperformed at an approved clinical site.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: MA 165

MR 109: ADVANCED KEYBOARDING

Students work on improving technique,speed, and accuracy. Advanced reports,correspondence, tables, and medicaloffice applications are included. Lan-guage arts skills are further reviewed,practiced, and reinforced. Communi-cation and letter writing skills requiredin health settings are emphasized.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: None

MR 182: MEDICAL RECORDSTRANSCRIPTION I

Using computers and industry-specific software, the students learnproper format, grammar, punctuation,proofreading, and usage, transcribingbeginner-level dictation into a varietyof core medical reports. Students areintroduced to industry referencematerials.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: None

MR 192: MEDICAL RECORDSTRANSCRIPTION II

This course is a continuation ofMedical Records Transcription I.Using computers and industry-specificsoftware, the students advance theirknowledge of proper format, grammar,punctuation, proofreading, and usage,transcribing intermediate-level dictationinto a variety of specialty reports.Students advance their familiaritywith industry reference materials.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: MR 182

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MR 220: MEDICAL RECORDSTRANSCRIPTION III

This course is a continuation ofMedical Records Transcription II.Using computers and industry-specificsoftware, the students advance theirknowledge of proper format, grammar,punctuation, proofreading, and usage,transcribing advanced-level dictationinto a variety of specialty reports.Students increase their familiaritywith industry reference materials,including online resources and pro-ductivity tools.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: MR 192

HU 320: CULTURE—RELIGION AND IDENTITY

We live in a diverse world with globaleconomies, internationally mobile work-forces, and networked conference/callcenters, as well as mega churches, cathe-drals, synagogues, ashrams, mosques,and temples. In order to communicateeffectively with people from a variety ofreligious backgrounds, students mustbe knowledgeable about the origins andbelief systems of the main contempo-rary religions. This course will providea journey into the philosophical, his-torical, and sociological elements ofreligions that have both influenced andbeen influenced by cultures. Throughhistorical accounts, stories, virtualfieldtrips, and philosophical readings,we will discover the values and mean-ing that religions provide to individ-ual people and thus the commonthreads that should allow effectivecommunication.6 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: CM 220

IT 185: INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWAREDEVELOPMENT

This course is an introduction to software development. Emphasis isplaced on the systematic analysis ofproblems, as well as the developmentof algorithms. Topics include basic datastructures, recursion and induction,searching and sorting, software designand development, ethics, privacy issues,and societal impact.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: None

IT 200: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

This course is a broad first approachto the software engineering discipline.Software engineering concepts andpractices will be introduced. Topicsinclude fundamentals of softwaredesign and development, softwareimplementation strategies, softwarequality, project management, andethics in software development.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: IT 101 or IT 182

IT 215: PROGRAMMING LANGUAGESTRUCTURES

In this course, students will exploredifferent programming language par-adigms. Students will recognize thebasic structures of different types ofprogramming languages and how toselect the best one to use for a givenprogramming problem. Students willidentify the strengths and weaknessesof each type of programming paradigmand/or language and then evaluatedifferent programming challenges.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisites: IT 193 and IT 200

IT 260: GRAPHICS PROGRAMMING

This course examines the programmingpractices and effective graphic designfor business applications and beginninggame programming. Topics includecode flow, user interface design, object-oriented programming, and graphicsdrawing. This course prepares the stu-dent for building visual applications.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: IT 200

IT 267: SYSTEMS PROGRAMMINGAND UNIX

This course prepares students withmore advanced concepts regardingUNIX including file I/O, filters andfile manipulation, command linearguments, and environment variablesand UNIX programming includingprocess handling, process control,signal handling, daemon processes,and interprocess communication.Participants must be familiar withusing the UNIX environment. Thiscourse will address systems andInternet programming knowledge.The course will use NT, Linux, andSolaris, but will primarily focus onconcepts and tools that are availableon most platforms.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisites: IT 200 and IT 215

IT 274: COMPONENT-BASEDSOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT USING C#

This is an advanced course in the designand implementation of programs usingC#. Topics include object-orientedprogramming, class construction,overloading, serialization, inheritance,abstraction, polymorphism, and othersoftware component developmentmethods.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: IT 254

IT 275: LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

This introductory Linux course pre-pares students to install, configure,and administer Linux as a networkoperating system. Students learn both command line and graphicaluser interface administration withfull-feature Linux distributions.

Emphasis is placed on applied skillsthat address real-world challengessuch as managing file structure, net-work services, and system security.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisites: IT 261 and IT 273

IT 276: WINDOWS SYSTEMADMINISTRATION

This introductory course in MicrosoftWindows system administration pre-pares students to install, configure, andmanage a network operating system.Students perform common adminis-trative tasks such as disk and printerconfiguration, user authentication andresource access, security evaluation, andserver service installation. Studentspractice troubleshooting server andnetwork problems using hands-onprojects that develop the skills neededin real-world settings.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisites: IT 261 and IT 273

IT 280: TECHNICAL WRITING AND DOCUMENTATION

This course teaches the fundamentalsof technical writing. Students will learntechnical style, how to plan and managethe document development process,and how to identify audience needs,distinguishing between various types oftechnical documents. Extra emphasiswill be given to documents related tothe software development cycle.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisites: IT 182 and IT 200

IT 282: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

This course will give the student a broadappreciation of the nature of the prob-lems within artificial intelligence, adetailed understanding of some ofthe techniques used to address thoseproblems, and an appreciation for thecurrent research trends in artificialintelligence. Topics include knowledgerepresentation, expert systems, naturallanguage processing, neural networks,and robotics.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: IT 200

IT 298: ETHICAL PRACTICES INSOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

This course explores the impact ofcomputing system development onsociety. Topics covered will includeethical issues in the design and devel-opment of computer software, as wellas standards for professional behavior,the professional’s responsibility to theprofession, and techniques for main-taining currency in a dynamic field.Also covered is the Association forComputing Machinery (ACM) codeof ethics.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: IT 101 or IT 182

IT 325: COMPILERS

This is an introductory course in thedesign and implementation of simplecompilers and interpreters. Implemen-tation will be accomplished using theJava programming language becauseof its object-oriented capabilities. Topicsinclude the syntax and semantics ofhigh-level programming languages,language processors and associatedterminology, the principle phases ofcompilation, syntactic analysis, con-textual analysis, and code generation.6 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: IT 258

IT 355: WEB PROGRAMMINGDEVELOPMENT

Students will learn how to create andmaintain interactive and dynamic webapplications within a server-basedscripting environment using ASP.net.Topics include web applications,object-oriented programming, andweb databases.Prerequisite: IT 293

IT 374: LINUX SYSTEMADMINISTRATION II

This advanced Linux course builds onthe skills learned in IT 275. Studentsconfigure a Linux production systemfor authentication, network services,security, backup, and recovery. Bycompleting lab exercises, studentslearn to monitor performance and set up SAMBA and Apache. The useof GUI and command line tools totroubleshoot client and server con-nectivity is also covered.6 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: IT 275

IT 375: WINDOWS ENTERPRISEADMINISTRATION

This advanced course in MicrosoftWindows enterprise administrationprepares students to install, configure,and manage key network services andActive Directory. Students performadministrative tasks such as networkservice installation and configuration,Active Directory installation, GroupPolicy design and configuration, andconfiguration of network and ActiveDirectory security. Students learn thetheory behind Active Directory designand operation, and complete hands-onlabs and projects that develop the skillsneeded for real-world settings.6 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisites: IT 276

IT 388: ROUTING AND SWITCHING I

This course is the first of two routingand switching courses that preparestudents to design, configure, andmaintain network routing and switch-ing. Students learn the basic concepts,protocols, and functions of networkrouters and switches. Emphasis is

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placed on hands-on practice of con-figuration and troubleshooting usinglive and simulated labs.6 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisites: IT 283, IT 275, and IT 386

IT 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, AND 446: DIRECTED STUDIES, SCHOOLOF INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANDTECHNOLOGY

In this course, students in the School of Information Systems and Techno-logy will engage in an independent,directed- study project focused on astudent-submitted topic of inquirywithin any of the current degreeemphasis areas. The student willselect a topic of inquiry that is ofinterest and relevance to her or hisprofessional goals.IT 441: 1 Quarter Credit HourIT 442: 2 Quarter Credit HoursIT 443: 3 Quarter Credit HoursIT 444: 4 Quarter Credit HoursIT 445: 5 Quarter Credit HoursIT 446: 6 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisites: CM 220; upper-level students only

IT 464: OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING

This course focuses on object-orientedprogramming (OOP). A wide rangeof OOP concepts and principles andtheir use in programming are discussed.Object-oriented, event-driven, andinteractive programming techniquesare presented. Emphasis is placed ondesign process and structure.6 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: IT 182

IT 471: ROUTING AND SWITCHING II

This course is the second of two routingand switching courses and exploresmore advanced topics. Students design,configure, reconfigure, and maintainnetwork routing and switching devices.Students learn advanced concepts inprotocols, resource access, and disasterrecovery. Emphasis is placed on plan-ning, proposing, and securing networkinfrastructure.6 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: IT 388

IT 475: NETWORK MANAGEMENT

This course in network managementexplores the concepts and practicesused to optimize and secure today’snetworks. Students will learn the fun-damentals of network operations andmaintenance, traffic management, andnetwork performance configuration.The course also develops students’ skillsin evaluating and selecting various typesof network management software forboth local and WAN environments.6 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisites: IT 386 and IT 388

IT 480: SIMULATION AND MODELING

This course covers the fundamentalsof computer based modeling andsimulation. Students will learn thetheory and application for modelingand simulation. Simulation techniquessuch as random number generationand random variate generation willbe examined. Simulation analysistechniques such as input analysis will be discussed and applied. Studentsassess various software simulationtools and programming languagescommonly used for simulation.6 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisites: IT 260

IT 497: BACHELOR’S CAPSTONEIN NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY

The Bachelor’s Capstone inNetworking Technology demonstratesa synthesis of the knowledge gainedin all courses students take as a partof their degree plans. In this course,students produce a comprehensivenetwork design which covers require-ments, infrastructure, applications,and security. Students also examinethe viability and functionality of thedesigns of their peers and prepareproposals, recommendations, andimplementation plans.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisites: IT 430 and IT 482; lastterm or permission of the Program Chairand/or Dean

IT 498: BACHELOR’S CAPSTONEFOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

The Bachelor’s Capstone for SoftwareDevelopment demonstrates a synthesisof knowledge gained in all coursesstudents take as a part of their degreeplans. In this course, students willexamine current practices of softwaredevelopment, requirements, design,prototyping, measures, and evaluation.Students will produce a comprehensivesoftware design. Students also examinethe feasibility and functionality of thedesigns of their peers and prepareproposals, recommendations, andimplementation plans.4 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisites: IT 460 and IT 461; lastterm or permission of the Program Chairand/or Dean

MT 302: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

This course explores human behaviorin organizations. Students examineindividual behavior, attitudes, person-ality, values, perception, and emotionsand how these affect organizationoutcomes. The course also looks at thetheories, concepts, and application ofmotivation as well as the importance ofstress management and professionalethics and etiquette. Students gain anunderstanding and appreciation for

communication processes, channels,and styles. They also gain a set oforganizational design tools.6 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: 100/200-level management course

MT 340: CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND TEAM DYNAMICS

This course addresses the dynamics of organizations in the increasinglycomplex work environment. Studentsexamine group behavior, team building,and decision making. This course alsolooks at the theories and issues ofleadership as well as the implicationsof power, politics, and conflict in theworkplace. Students develop a betterunderstanding of individual and groupinteractions and learn the componentsand styles of effective negotiation.Students gain an appreciation oforganizational culture, diversity, andthe role of human resource practicesalong with an understanding of man-aging organizational change.6 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: BU 100

MT 451: MANAGING TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION

In this course, students will observe howbusiness leaders manage the adoptionand/or application of technologicalinnovation. Students will be introducedto the technology adoption life cycle,several methods of technology fore-casting, and the fostering/hinderingeffects of internal company culture.Finally, students will trace the technol-ogy life cycle of a specific technologyof their own choosing, discuss howthe innovation has affected business,and prepare a projection of its use inindustry for the foreseeable future.6 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisites: BU 100, MT 203, MT 217,MT 219, and MT 340

RT 201: BUILDING CUSTOMER SALESAND LOYALTYThis course explores consumer behaviorand customer relationship manage-ment. Students will study approachesused by retailers to generate sales, buildrepeat visits and loyalty, and increasecustomer share retail marketing. Stu-dents examine the use of promotionaltools such as advertising, sales pro-motions, events, loyalty, and frequentshopper programs. The nature of brandimages and approaches for building andextending brands are also examined.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: MT 219

RT 301: STORE MANAGEMENT

This course explores the role of thesales function and techniques ofpersonal selling. Students examinetheories and practices related to build-ing and managing effective store teams

including selecting, training, motivating,compensating, and evaluating storeemployees. The course covers suchaspects of store management as sales forecasting, customer service, lossprevention, and workload planning.6 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisites: RT 101 or RT 201

RT 401: MERCHANDISINGMANAGEMENT

This course examines the merchan-dising industry and the context ofboth retailers and e-tailers, focusingon the planning, budgeting, procure-ment, pricing, and promotion ofmerchandise. Students explore theapplication of display principles related to store layout and visual merchandising. Sales forecasting,inventory management systems,technology, and merchandise assort-ment considerations are emphasized.6 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisites: RT 101 or RT 201, AC 116,and MT 217

RT 441: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Students study systems supportingretail operations such as supply chainmanagement and information systems.The course examines the flow of infor-mation and merchandise in a retailchain and explores concepts and tech-niques for designing, operating, andoptimizing the service value chainwhile maintaining quality.6 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisites: RT 101 or RT 201, and MT 435

RT 461: RETAIL STRATEGY

The course focuses on the developmentof strategic methods to gain a compet-itive advantage in the marketplace. Itwill expose students to theories and bestpractices in order that they understandfactors leading to significant retailsuccess. Students explore the need tocoordinate decisions when designingand implementing retail marketstrategies. The evaluation of growthopportunities such as internationalexpansion, market penetration, andproduct expansion are emphasized.The course also covers the use of keybusiness performance indicators andthe use of information technology.6 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisites: RT 301, RT 401, RT 441,and MT 460

MM 260: LINEAR ALGEBRA

This course is designed to providestudents with an overview and appre-ciation of linear algebra concepts,highlighting applications of linearalgebra to real-world situations. Topicsinclude vector operations, Matrices,spaces and subspaces, eigenvalues andeigenvectors, and real-world applica-tions of linear algebra. The student

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will complete assignments in each ofthese areas and be able to identify andapply the core concepts in each of theseareas to related problems5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisites: MM 201

CS 101: FOUNDATIONS OFCOLLEGE SUCCESS

This course is designed to introducestudents to the purposes and processesof university education. An emphasisis placed on effective communicationand study skills, goal setting, andthe importance of developing goodthinking skills. Throughout the course,students will also explore professionalfields of interest.5 Quarter Credit HoursPrerequisite: None

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Kaplan University Administratorsand Academic Leadership

SENIOR ADMINISTRATORSANDREW S. ROSENPRESIDENTJD, Yale Law SchoolAB, Duke UniversityMr. Rosen is president and chief operating officer of Kaplan University. He has led theinstitution’s efforts into the burgeoning onlinehigher learning market through Kaplan Universityand Concord Law School. Previously, Mr. Rosenserved as a staff attorney for The WashingtonPost newspaper, then moved to Newsweek asassistant counsel in 1988 before coming to Kaplan,Inc., in 1992. He served as center administrator,regional director, and vice president of fieldmanagement prior to assuming the role ofchief operating officer in early 1997. He cur-rently serves on the Board of Trustees of TheChildren’s Aid Society in New York City.

RONALD BLUMENTHALSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, ADMINISTRATIONMSW, Washington UniversityBA, University of MissouriMr. Blumenthal is a 30-year veteran of the Kaplanorganization. His primary responsibility is forthe regulatory and accreditation areas of KaplanUniversity’s educational endeavors.

DAVID CLINEFELTERPROVOSTPhD and MA, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITYBA, GRACELAND UNIVERSITYPrior to joining Kaplan University, Dr.Clinefelter was the president of GracelandUniversity, where he also served as chairman ofthe board of directors of SkillPath Seminars, aGraceland subsidiary. He has also worked inK–12 education as a teacher, high school prin-cipal, and superintendent of schools. Dr.Clinefelter recently served as interim presidentof Andover College in Portland, Maine.

JEFF CONLONPRESIDENT, KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION CAMPUSESMBA, Northwestern UniversityBA, Brown UniversityMr. Conlon has been with Kaplan sinceJanuary 1993. He most recently served as chiefexecutive officer at Score!, and previously man-aged test prep centers in Chicago before servingas regional director in South Florida and laterWashington, D.C.

LISA GEFEN SICILIANSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES,KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATIONJD, Emory University School of LawBA, Goucher CollegeMs. Gefen Sicilian is responsible for all KaplanHigher Education Online legal matters as wellas the human resource functions. Prior to joiningKaplan, Ms. Gefen Sicilian served as vice presidentand corporate secretary of United States SugarCorp., where she was responsible for the devel-opment and implementation of strategic legaldecision making. She has significant experiencein both litigation and corporate legal matters.She began her legal career clerking for threejudges at the Federal Energy RegulatoryCommission and went on to practice law at theWashington, D.C., offices of Sidley & Austinand Verner, Liipfert, Bernhard, McPherson &Hand. She is a member of the Maryland andDistrict of Columbia Bar Associations.

STEVEN HANCOCKCHIEF MARKETING OFFICERMBA, Columbia UniversityMA and BA, Queens CollegeMr. Hancock is the chief marketing officer forKaplan University. Previously, he was chiefmarketing officer at Royal Caribbean CruiseLines and Citigroup.

HAROLD LEVYEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERALCOUNSEL, KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION

Prior to joining Kaplan in 2003, Mr. Levy was a New York City Schools Chancellor. Beforebecoming chancellor, Mr. Levy was director ofglobal compliance at Citigroup, Inc., where heorganized and managed the world’s largestfinancial services compliance group. He is agraduate of Cornell University and Cornell LawSchool. He received an MA from the Universityof Oxford and has honorary doctorates fromBard, Baruch, and St. Francis Colleges.

GREGORY MARINOSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONSBS, University of Maryland University CollegeMCSESince joining Kaplan, Inc., in 1993 as an intern,Mr. Marino has been instrumental in manydifferent roles. After a three-year tenure at twoof the Kaplan Test Prep centers in Long Islandand Queens, New York, he was a project managerin technology, then director of technologyoperations. In 2001, he was named vice presi-dent of operations for then Kaplan College.

MATT SEELYECFO, KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATIONBBA, James Madison UniversityMr. Seelye is CFO for Kaplan HigherEducation, which includes Kaplan Universityand Kaplan Higher Education Campuses.

CHARLES THORNBURGHVICE PRESIDENT FOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVESBA, Stanford UniversityMr. Thornburgh currently serves as the vicepresident for strategic initiatives. In over adecade in the education and technology fields,Mr. Thornburgh has served as a teacher, trainer,product developer, and chief executive for a varietyof educational organizations. Mr. Thornburghfounded three separate educational technologycompanies, and this experience has given him aunique viewpoint on what it takes to translatethe promise of educational technology intopractice in real-world learning environments.Mr. Thornburgh also served on the SIIAEducation Board of Directors.

TOM WESTCHIEF INFORMATION OFFICERMBA, Florida Institute of TechnologyBS, University of North Carolina at CharlotteMr. West has extensive experience leading complex information systems organizations.He previously spent 25 years in informationtechnology within Pfizer, General Electric, andCitigroup. His background includes operations,telecommunications, mergers and acquisitions,application development/migration, call centerintegration, and e-commerce implementation.He has regional experience in Asia, Australia,South America, Mexico, and Europe.

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

ARTS AND SCIENCES

CONNIE BOSSEVICE PRESIDENT, ARTS AND HEALTH SCIENCESMBA and BS, Boston UniversityPrior to joining Kaplan University in 2000, Ms.Bosse was dean of undergraduate administrationfor Babson College. Her previous employmentincludes Boston University, where she was theassistant dean for graduate and undergraduateprograms, and Interactive Data Corporation,where she was a marketing field consultant.

SARA SANDERDEAN, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCESMA and BA, University of Arkansas at FayettevilleMs. Sander began her career with KaplanUniversity in 1997. She has served in a varietyof positions including professor of communi-cations and languages and program coordinatorfor the College of Arts and Sciences. Her expe-rience includes over a decade of teaching adultlearners, with a focus in the last six years inonline education and administration.

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PATRICIA JONESASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENTS, COLLEGE OF ARTSAND SCIENCESMBA, Northwestern University, Kellogg SchoolBA, Saint Xavier UniversityMs. Jones is the associate dean of students for the College of Arts and Sciences. Previously,she held operations management positions withTheScientificWorld, an Internet start-up company,Reader’s Digest, and Time Warner.

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

ERIC GOODMANDEAN, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENTPhD, MS, and BS, University of Colorado at BoulderDr. Goodman serves as professor and dean for theGraduate School of Management. Prior to joiningKaplan University, he served as the dean of manage-ment at Colorado Technical University. Before hisacademic career as a professor and administrator,Dr. Goodman worked for over 15 years in a varietyof management, human resource, and consultingpositions. His research on topics such as organiza-tional culture and change has appeared in variouspublications and has been presented at a variety ofconferences. Dr. Goodman is a member of variousprofessional organizations, including the Academyof Management, where he serves on the ExecutiveCommittee of the Organization Development andChange Division.

JANE BRAVODEAN, UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESSEdD, Nova Southeastern UniversityMEd, Florida Atlantic UniversityBA, University of South FloridaDr. Jane Bravo brings 36 years of educational expe-rience in academic and business environments toKaplan University. She has international experience,having worked in Mexico where she lived for 22years, and experience in both the public and privatesectors. She was the founder and general directorof Mind Matters, an educational consulting firm forschools in the United States and Mexico, and hasbeen a guest speaker at numerous seminars andinternational conferences. Her experience includesdesigning and implementing courses for the Universityof Alabama, the Autonomous University of Tlaxcala,The University of the Americas, and AnahuacUniversity.

PATRICIA JONESINTERIM ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENTS, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND GRADUATE SCHOOLOF MANAGEMENTMBA, Northwestern University, Kellogg SchoolBA, Saint Xavier UniversityMs. Jones is the interim associate dean of studentsfor the School of Business and Graduate School of Management. Previously, she held operationsmanagement positions with TheScientificWorld,an Internet start-up company, Reader’s Digest, andTime Warner.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

CHRISTOPHER CAYWOODPROGRAM VICE PRESIDENT, CRIMINAL JUSTICEJD, AM, and AB, University of MichiganMBA, University of ChicagoMr. Caywood brings 20 years of experience in busi-ness and law to Kaplan University. This experiencegives him a practical perspective on criminal justiceand paralegal studies that focuses on preparingstudents for today’s complex job market. Prior tojoining Kaplan University, Mr. Caywood served in anumber of business roles with increasing responsi-bility for Sears, Roebuck and Co., Baxter International,and Motorola. Mr. Caywood started his career withthe law firm of Nixon Peabody LLP of Boston andthen McDermott,Will & Emery of Chicago. He haspublished and lectured on a variety of topics.

GENE SCARAMELLADEAN, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICEEdD, Northern Illinois UniversityMA and BS, Western Illinois UniversityDr. Scaramella has been a faculty professor at WesternIllinois University and Lewis University; an adjunctprofessor for the Department of Criminal Justice at both the University of Illinois at Chicago andMoraine Valley Community College; and a researchdirector for the Office of International CriminalJustice at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr.Scaramella is also a former member of both theChicago Police Department and the Cook CountySheriff ’s Office, and spent most of his career in theorganized crime units of both agencies.

FRANK DIMARINODEAN, UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICELLM, George Washington UniversityJD, Case Western Reserve School of LawAB, Georgetown UniversityMr. DiMarino joined Kaplan University in January2004, and has served as both an undergraduate andgraduate faculty member in the School of CriminalJustice. In 2006, he received the Kaplan Universityaward for Outstanding Graduate Faculty Member.He was a federal prosecutor for 17 years, specializingin the prosecution of financial crimes, and a UnitedStates Army Judge Advocate General’s Officer duringOperation Desert Storm. Mr. DiMarino has present-ed papers annually before the Midwest SociologicalSociety along with members of the Kaplan Universitygraduate criminal justice faculty.

AMY SURBERINTERIM ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENTS,

SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICEMSMFT, Northwestern UniversityBA, University of MissouriMs. Surber oversees academic advising operationsfor the Schools of Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, andNursing as the interim associate dean of students,having previously served as an academic advisingmanager for Kaplan University’s School of CriminalJustice. Her prior professional experience includestherapy/social services work, project management,and editing positions.

EDUCATION

JOHN LANEARVICE PRESIDENT, NURSING AND EDUCATIONPhD, University of Wisconsin–MadisonJD, University of Missouri–Kansas CityBS, Missouri State UniversityDr. LaNear comes to Kaplan University with over10 years of experience in higher education teachingand administration. Most recently, he taught andresearched in the areas of education law, highereducation governance, and academic freedom atthe University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Priorto that, Dr. LaNear served as a program director,campus director, and vice president for enrollmentmanagement. Before entering the field of highereducation, Dr. LaNear practiced law in private civilpractice and also served as an assistant attorneygeneral in Missouri.

RON KERNDEAN, HIGHER EDUCATION STUDIES, GRADUATE

SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONPhD, University of North Texas–DentonMA, University of Texas at San AntonioBS, University of Central OklahomaDr. Kern began his career at Kaplan University as chair for curriculum and accreditation for theSchool of Legal Studies. He comes to the Dean’sposition with an impressive history of senior lead-ership positions (including program coordinator,dean, and vice president for academic affairs) inhigher education. Additionally, Dr. Kern has servedas a faculty member, earning various teachingawards and numerous grants.

BECKY L. SHERMISDEAN, TEACHER EDUCATION, GRADUATE SCHOOL

OF EDUCATIONMA, University of TexasBS, University of TennesseeMrs. Shermis brings 25 years of teaching and schooladministrative experience to Kaplan University.Before coming to Kaplan University, she served asexecutive director of the School Board of BrowardCounty, Florida. In this capacity, she manageddevelopment and professional quality for approxi-mately 300 schools and 30,000 employees. Her priorwork includes K–12 educational consulting andtraining in Texas, Indiana, and Florida. She has alsoserved as a school principal, teacher, professionaldeveloper, and curriculum designer. She has a GiftedEducation Endorsement from the Texas EducationAgency and an Elementary Administration andSupervision License from Indiana.

PATRICIA JONESINTERIM ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENTS, GRADUATESCHOOL OF EDUCATIONMBA, Northwestern University, Kellogg SchoolBA, Saint Xavier UniversityMs. Jones is the interim associate dean of studentsfor the Graduate School of Education. Previously,she held operations management positions withTheScientificWorld, an Internet start-up company,Reader’s Digest, and Time Warner.

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HEALTH SCIENCES

CONNIE BOSSEVICE PRESIDENT, ARTS AND HEALTH SCIENCESMBA AND BS, Boston UniversityPrior to joining Kaplan University in 2000, Ms.Bosse was dean of undergraduate administrationfor Babson College. Her previous employmentincludes Boston University, where she was theassistant dean for graduate and undergraduateprograms, and Interactive Data Corporation,where she was a marketing field consultant.

PATRICIA JONESINTERIM ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENTS, SCHOOLOF HEALTH SCIENCESMBA, Northwestern University, Kellogg SchoolBA, Saint Xavier UniversityMs. Jones is the interim associate dean of studentsfor the School of Health Sciences. Previously, sheheld operations management positions withTheScientificWorld, an Internet start-up company,Reader’s Digest, and Time Warner.

INFORMATION SYSTEMSAND TECHNOLOGY

JEAN KOTSIOVOSINTERIM DEAN, SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SYSTEMSAND TECHNOLOGYMA, Governors State UniversityBS, University of IllinoisMs. Kotsiovos was previously the department chairof programming and database management for theSchool of Information Systems and Technology.Prior to becoming chair, she was an adjunctinstructor for Kaplan University. Ms. Kotsiovosbegan her career as a MIS Consultant in 1986 andhas experience with software applications, databas-es, programming, and Web development. She hasbeen working in higher education for the past 12years and has held positions both as an instructorand an administrator for IT programs.

PATRICIA JONESINTERIM ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENTS, SCHOOLOF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGYMBA, Northwestern University, Kellogg SchoolBA, Saint Xavier UniversityMs. Jones is the interim associate dean of students forthe School of Information Systems and Technology.Previously, she held operations management positionswith TheScientificWorld, an Internet start-up com-pany, Reader’s Digest, and Time Warner.

LEGAL STUDIES

CHRISTOPHER CAYWOODPROGRAM VICE PRESIDENT, LEGAL STUDIESJD, AM, and AB, University of MichiganMBA, University of ChicagoMr. Caywood brings 20 years of experience in busi-ness and law to Kaplan University. This experiencegives him a practical perspective on criminal justice

and paralegal studies that focuses on preparing stu-dents for today’s complex job market. Prior to joiningKaplan University, Mr. Caywood served in a num-ber of business roles with increasing responsibilityfor Sears, Roebuck and Co., Baxter International,and Motorola. Mr. Caywood started his career withthe law firm of Nixon Peabody LLP of Boston andthen McDermott,Will & Emery of Chicago. He haspublished and lectured on a variety of topics.

WILLIAM WESTONDEAN, SCHOOL OF LEGAL STUDIESPhD, Rutherford UniversityJD, University of MarylandABML, Loyola CollegeDr.Weston was previously an associate dean andprofessor of law at Concord Law School and amember of the faculty at Kaplan University. He hasmore than thirty years of teaching experience andhas been widely published. Dr.Weston is active inthe American Bar Association, where he chairs theStanding Committee on Professional Responsibilityof the General Practice Division, and the Committeeon Ethics and Technology of the Center for Profes-sional Responsibility.

AMY SURBERINTERIM ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENTS,SCHOOL OF LEGAL STUDIESMSMFT, Northwestern UniversityBA, University of MissouriMs. Surber oversees academic advising operationsfor the Schools of Criminal Justice, LegalStudies, and Nursing as the interim associate deanof students, having previously served as an academ-ic advising manager for Kaplan’s School of CriminalJustice. Her prior professional experience includestherapy/social services work, project management,and editing positions.

NURSING

JOHN LANEARVICE PRESIDENT, NURSING AND EDUCATIONPhD, University of Wisconsin–MadisonJD, University of Missouri–Kansas CityBS, Missouri State UniversityDr. LaNear comes to Kaplan University with over10 years of experience in higher education teachingand administration. Most recently, he taught andresearched in the areas of education law, highereducation governance, and academic freedom atthe University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Priorto that, Dr. LaNear served as a program director,campus director, and vice president for enrollmentmanagement. Before entering the field of highereducation, Dr. LaNear practiced law in private civilpractice and also served as an assistant attorneygeneral in Missouri.

DIANN L. MARTINDEAN, UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM, SCHOOL OF NURSING DNS and MSN, Rush University College of NursingBSN, Loyola University of ChicagoDr. Martin brings 28 years of health administrationand executive leadership experience to Kaplan

University. Previously she was director of clinicaloperations for Patient Care, Inc., administrator forElmhurst Memorial Home Health and Hospice, andexecutive vice president for CareMed in Chicago.

GWEN G. MORSEDEAN, GRADUATE PROGRAM, SCHOOL OF NURSINGPhD, University of ArizonaMSN and BSN, California State University, Dominguez HillsPrior to joining Kaplan University, Dr. Morse wasa faculty member at a number of universities,including University of Maine, University of SanDiego, California State University Dominguez Hills,Regis University, and Walden University, where shetaught in a wide variety of settings ranging fromundergraduate to doctoral and traditional class-room to online. Dr. Morse’s clinical backgroundincludes critical care nursing and a position asdirector of education in a multi-system hospitalsetting. Her research interests are women’s healthand online pedagogy.

AMY SURBERINTERIM ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENTS, SCHOOL OF NURSINGMSMFT, Northwestern UniversityBA, University of MissouriMs. Surber is the interim associate dean of studentsfor the Schools of Criminal Justice, Legal Studies,and Nursing, having previously served as an aca-demic advising manager for Kaplan University’sSchool of Criminal Justice. Her prior professionalexperience includes therapy/social services work,project management, and editing positions.

UNIVERSITYADMINISTRATORSKRISTINA BELANGERPROGRAM VICE PRESIDENT, CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIESJD, University of Miami School of LawBA, Marietta CollegeMs. Belanger has practiced law and developedcurriculum for paralegal studies, criminal justice,and legal nurse consulting. Over the last 13 years,she has held several academic, administrative, andmarketing positions for online education institu-tions. Continuing and Professional Studies (CAPS)offers a variety of career enhancing, not-for-creditcertificates through Health Care Pathways and theBusiness and Finance Sector. Programs include: SixSigma, financial planning, wealth management,project management, risk management, executivecoaching, legal nurse consulting, forensic nursing,life care planning, case management, and geriatriccare management.

SHARON CARRINGTONDIRECTOR, MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENTMS, University of BridgeportBA, Berea CollegeMs. Carrington is the director of managementdevelopment for Kaplan University and supports240 directors, deans, and managers in Florida andChicago through training, coaching, and mentoring.

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CHRIS DUNHAMEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC SERVICESAND TECHNOLOGYMBA, Webster UniversityBS, Southwest Missouri StateMr. Dunham brings 20 years of experience inbusiness and technology to Kaplan University.This experience gives him a perspective on academiccurriculum that makes practical sense in today'scomplex job markets. Previously, he was campuspresident of Commonwealth Business Collegeand prior to that was director of online learningfor Argosy University's Chicago campuses. Heis currently working on his Doctor of BusinessAdministration degree at Argosy University.

CLAIRE GALLICANODIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCEMA, University of PhoenixBS, Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaMs. Gallicano's previous posts include director ofadmissions at Moore College of Art, director ofstudent services at the Pennsylvania Academy ofFine Arts, assistant director of the St. Joseph'sUniversity MBA program, and director of studentmanagement at American InterContinentalUniversity.

RUBEN GARCIA, JR.VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCIAL AIDMS, Texas A&M University–KingsvilleBA, Texas A&I UniversityMr. Garcia began his career in education as awork study student at Texas A&I University. Hecontinued his career at Texas A&M-Kingsvilleas a financial aid counselor. He managed all tech-nology processing within the office, as well as thecustomer service division. He worked at IndianaUniversity-Purdue University Fort Wayne as anassociate director of financial aid, where he success-fully led the effort to automate the financialaid office. In 2000, Mr. Garcia became the directorof financial aid at Vincennes University inVincennes, Indiana. Prior to coming to KaplanUniversity, Mr. Garcia was vice president of studentfinance at two online universities, where he man-aged both student accounts and financial aid.

SCOTT KILGOREVICE PRESIDENT, ADMISSIONSMBA, University of IowaBA, University of NebraskaMr. Kilgore received his commission in the U.S.Army as a cavalry officer. For the past 12 years,he has worked in all capacities of the teleservicesindustry, assisting Fortune 500 companies achievetheir marketing objectives. He is leveraging thisexperience to integrate contact center disciplinesto the admissions arena of Kaplan's for-profiteducation division.

CHAK LAUVICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF LEARNING OFFICERPhD and MA, University of Minnisota–Minneapolis/St. PaulDr. Lau has more than 20 years experience in busi-ness consulting, learning, and development and hehas a wealth of experience in learning technology,structure, processes, and curriculums to enhanceperformance, learning, and leadership development.Most recently, Dr. Lau was as an executive for IBM

Learning and a Partner-in-Charge for ArthurAndersen worldwide learning curriculums.

MIKE LORENZDIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC SERVICES STRATEGYMA, Indiana UniversityBA, Knox CollegeMr. Lorenz taught high school before enteringhigher education administration. His first experi-ence with distance learning was as a graduate stu-dent, grading Latin 101 correspondence courses.Since then, he has served in and/or superviseddepartments of academic advising, course develop-ment, registrar, prior learning assessment, andcareer services.

GENE SCARAMELLADEAN OF GRADUATE PROGRAMSEdD, Northern Illinois UniversityMA and BS, Western Illinois UniversityDr. Scaramella has been a faculty professor at WesternIllinois University and Lewis University; an adjunctprofessor for the Department of Criminal Justice atboth the University of Illinois at Chicago and MoraineValley Community College; and a research directorfor the Office of International Criminal Justice atthe University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Scaramellais also a former member of both the Chicago PoliceDepartment and the Cook County Sheriff 's Office,and spent most of his career in the organized crimeunits of both agencies.

RONALD TRAUTMANVICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIESBA, Florida Atlantic UniversityPrior to his current role, Mr. Trautman was vicepresident of marketing and business developmentfor Kaplan University. Before joining KaplanUniversity, he was chief executive officer forCyberads, Inc., and previously worked withMediaOne for 15 years.

ROGER WIDMEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE REGISTRAREdD, University of SarasotaMA, Liberty UniversityBA, Ambassador UniversityDr. Widmer has worked in higher education formore than 20 years. Prior to joining KaplanUniversity, he served as the president of ArgosyUniversity's Schaumburg, IL campus. He alsoworked as a regional director of student finance forDeVry University and associate vice president ofenrollment services at Mountain State University.

ONSITE ADMINISTRATORSTHOMAS BEAUDRYIT MANAGERAAS, Spartan School of AeronauticsMCP NT, MCP 2000, MCSE-NT, MCSE 2000Prior to working for Kaplan University, Mr.Beaudry was employed with Bank One for threeyears as the server support supervisor for all datacenters in the downtown Chicago area.

CONNIE BISHOPASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL AIDAAS, Anoka Ramsey Community College–MinneapolisMs. Bishop began her career at Kaplan University asan assistant registrar for the online school. In 2003,she became a financial aid coordinator for theDavenport campus. She was recently promoted tothe position of assistant director. Her previousexperience includes being a financial planner forPrudential.

JANE L. BOLLMANNDIRECTOR OF CAREER SERVICESBS, Murray State UniversityMs. Bollman has been with Kaplan University for16 years. She was formerly the department coordi-nator for the business department at Colerain HighSchool. She is very active in the business communi-ty in the Quad Cities.

CHRISTINE CHRISTOPHERSONASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL AIDBAA, American Institute of CommerceMrs. Christopherson has developed a strong knowl-edge of financial aid through six years of experienceat Kaplan University. A year after graduating fromAIC, she became a financial aid processor for Kaplan.She has since learned all aspects of financial aid.Having acquired the assistant director position, shecontinues to expand her knowledge in her field ofexpertise. She is pursuing her bachelor's degree inbusiness management.

TIM COLEINTERIM CAMPUS PRESIDENTMBA and BBA

BRANDI COOKBUSINESS MANAGERBS, Kaplan UniversityAAS, Black Hawk CollegeMrs. Cook has been with Kaplan University for over seven years. She previously worked for the residential admissions department and also servedas the online student accounts manager for KaplanUniversity.

DIANE FALLDIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICESMS and BA, Western Illinois UniversityPrior to joining Kaplan University, Ms. Fall was thegender equity coordinator at Black Hawk College,where she also served in positions dealing directlywith students in career advising. Ms. Fall also hasworked for over 20 years in the social service field,working with troubled youth and families and as afoster care specialist. She was initially hired as themarket development specialist for KaplanUniversity's Davenport campus and connected theschool with business, which reinforced her work asan adjunct instructor teaching Advanced CareerDevelopment Strategies for the University.

JANET GEHRLSREGISTRARBA, Augustana CollegeDiploma, American Institute of CommerceMs. Gehrls has been with the University for the past16 years. Prior to her work with Kaplan University,she worked as a substitute teacher, a preschool

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teacher, and daycare provider. She also has experi-ence as a sales associate and assistant manager.

ROBERT HOFFMANNDIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

Mr. Hoffmann has 14 years experience in propri-etary college admissions. He began his career as anoutside and inside admissions representative for aprivate college. Once he was promoted to directorof admissions, he stayed in that role for four yearsbefore joining Kaplan University in 2001. He isnow director of the onsite admissions department.

G.H. “MAC” MCNEALCAMPUS ACADEMIC DEAN, DAVENPORTPhD and MN, University of Washington, SeattleBSN, Northern Illinois UniversityAAS, Black Hawk CollegePrior to joining Kaplan University in 2003, Dr. “Mac”was director of patient services support at GenesisHealth Systems. His prior employment has includeddirector of rural health clinics for MorrisonCommunity Hospital, administrative officer forUSA Health Clinics Rock Island Arsenal, director ofnursing for the University of Pittsburgh- Bradford,director of instructional media for the University ofWashington School of Nursing, preceptor familynurse practitioner for UW Seattle, psychiatric nursefor East Moline State Hospital, USMC artillery, milklab technician, and farmer.

JENNIFER SMITHDIRECTOR, ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER/LIBRARYMLS, Simmons CollegeBA, University of Wisconsin–MadisonMs. Smith has over six years of experience provid-ing reference services in public and academiclibraries. Prior to joining Kaplan University, Ms.Smith was a government documents librarian at theBoston Public Library.

DON WILSKEDIRECTOR OF FINANCEMBA, St. Ambrose UniversityPrior to joining Kaplan University, Mr. Wilske wasthe chief financial officer for the IllinoisCommunity College Board in Springfield, Illinois,where he was responsible for the operating and cap-ital budgets for the Illinois community college sys-tem and also for the agency's technology servicesoperations. He previously held the position of chieffinancial officer at Black Hawk College and workedin public accounting and the automobile industry.

MICHAEL WOODSRESIDENTIAL CHAIR AND PROGRAM COORDINATORPhD, Iowa State UniversityMA and BA, University of IllinoisDr. Woods brings to his position over 15 years ofhands-on and theoretical experience in marketingcommunications, leadership development, andorganizational communications. He has becomenationally and internationally recognized for hisresearch, teaching, and outreach efforts in market-ing communications, service learning, and organi-zational development. Over the past 15 years he haslived and worked in the Slovak Republic, Ukraine,Canada, and Michigan.

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