VOLUME 4, NO. 2
Keiser University, Clearwater
16120 US Highway 19 North
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 576-6500
Keiser University College of Golf and Sport Management
2600 North Military Trail,
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 478-5500
Keiser University, Daytona
1800 Business Park Boulevard
Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
(386) 274-5060
Keiser University Flagship Residential Campus
2600 North Military Trail,
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 478-5500
Keiser University, Ft. Myers
9100 Forum Corporate Parkway
Ft. Myers, Florida 33905
(239) 277-1336
Keiser University, Jacksonville
6430 Southpoint Parkway
Jacksonville, Florida 32216
(904) 296-3440
Keiser University, Lakeland
2400 Interstate Drive
Lakeland, Florida 33805
(863) 682-6020
Keiser University, Melbourne
900 South Babcock Street
Melbourne, Florida 32901
(321) 409-4800
Keiser University, Miami
2101 NW 117th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33172
(305) 596-2226
Keiser University, New Port Richey
6014 US Highway 19 North, Suite 250
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 484-3110
Keiser University, Orlando
5600 Lake Underhill Road
Orlando, Florida 32807
(407) 273-5800
Keiser University, Pembroke Pines
1640 SW 145th Avenue
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027
(772) 398-9990
Keiser University, Port St. Lucie
10330 South U.S. 1
Port St. Lucie, Florida 34952
(772) 398-9990
Keiser University, San Marcos
Gasolinera UNO, 2 c al sur
San Marcos, Carazo, Nicaragua
Local (505) 2535-2314 / 2535-2312
Toll Free (800) 969-1685
Keiser University, Sarasota
6151 Lake Osprey Drive
Sarasota, Florida 34240
(941) 907-3900
Keiser University, Shanghai
Summit Center F13, West Yanan Road
Shanghai, China 200052
+86 21 6207 6550
Keiser University, Tallahassee
1700 Halstead Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32309
(850) 906-9494
Keiser University Tallahassee Annex
1276 Metropolitan Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32312
(850) 692-0100
Keiser University, Tampa
5002 West Waters Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33634
(813) 885-4900
General Information 13
Mission Statement 13
Philosophy 13
Strategic Directions 14
History 15
Accreditation 17
Americans With Disabilities Act 18
Equal Opportunity Statement 19
Memberships and Approvals 19
Governance 21
Descriptions of Facilities and Equipment 22
Admissions 32
General Admissions Requirements 32
Program-Specific Admissions Requirements 32
Business and Technology 32
Doctor of Business Administration 32
Master of Accountancy 33
Master of Business Administration 34
Master of Organizational Leadership 35
Education 37
Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, and Instructional Design and Technology 37
Education Specialist 38
Master of Science in Education 38
Graduate Education Certificate in Career College Administration 39
CHIROPRACTIC MEDICINE 40
Doctor of Chiropractic 40
Health Sciences 41
Doctor of Health Science 41
Doctor of Nursing Practice 42
Master of Science in Nursing 43
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner 43
Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master Certificate 44
Master of Science in Nutrition 44
Master of Science in Nutrition With Distance Learning Internship 45
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy – Bridge Program 46
Master of Science in Physician Assistant 48
Social Sciences 50
Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision 50
Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Organizational Psychology 51
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology 51
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 51
Master of Science in Organizational Psychology 53
Master of Science in Psychology 53
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice 53
Master of Arts in Homeland Security 53
International Students 54
Transfer of Credit Procedures 56
Policy on Transfer Credit for Military Training and Education 56
Financial Services 57
Consumer Information 57
General Information 57
Loans 58
Scholarships 59
Student Eligibility Requirements 59
Financial Aid Procedures 59
Student Rights 60
Student Responsibilities 61
Graduate Satisfactory Academic Progress 62
Tuition, Fees, and Other Costs 64
Cancellation and Refund Policy 69
Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) 69
Cancellation/Withdrawal Calculation 70
Student Services 71
Orientation 71
Career Services 71
Student Organizations 73
Alumni Association 74
Counseling 74
Housing 74
Health Insurance 74
Graduation 75
Distance Learning 75
Objectives 75
Admissions Requirements for Enrollment in Online Learning 75
Faculty/Student Interaction 76
Facilities and Equipment 76
Student Services 76
Academic Advising 76
Testing 76
Delivery of Books 76
Learning Resources 77
Administrative Policies and Procedures 77
General Information 77
Effective Catalog Date 78
Official Communication with Students 78
Bursar’s Office 78
University Bookstore 78
Fire Precautions 78
Campus Safety 79
Parking 79
Student Code of Conduct 79
Academic Honesty Policy 79
Professional Behavior Policy 82
Standards of Appearance 86
Grievance Procedures 86
Drug Policy 86
Firearms Policy 86
Arbitration Clause for Keiser University 87
Intellectual Property Policy 87
Privacy of Student Records 87
Keiser University Transcripts 88
Sexual Harassment 88
Title IX Compliance 89
Academic Policies 89
Credit Hours 89
Guidelines for Graduate Study 89
University Hours 90
Special Tutoring 90
Academic Advisement 90
Library System 90
The Writing Studio 91
Average Class Size 91
Field Trips 91
Guest Lecturers 91
Schedule Changes 91
Honor Code 92
Leave of Absence Policy 92
University Withdrawal Policy 92
Military Deployment Policy 93
Policy on Class Absences Due to Military Service 93
Policy On Military Stipends 94
Academic Re-Admittance Policy 95
Disciplinary Re-Admittance Policy 95
Add-Drop Period 95
Academic Load 96
Testing 96
Grading Policy 96
Academic Year 98
Standardized Testing Requirements 98
Degree Requirements 98
BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY 98
EDUCATION 100
CHIROPRACTIC MEDICINE 101
HEALTH SCIENCES 102
SOCIAL SCIENCES 105
University Hours 107
Graduate Programs Offered at Each Campus 108
Program Descriptions 117
BUSINESS AND tECHNOLOGY 117
Accounting 118
Master of Accountancy Degree 118
Business Administration 119
Doctor of Business Administration 119
Master of Business Administration Degree (ACBSP Accredited) 122
MBA 122
MBA in Accounting 122
MBA in Health Services Administration 122
MBA in International Business 122
MBA in Management 122
MBA in Marketing 122
MBA in Technology Management 122
Master of Science 125
Organizational Leadership 125
Graduate Business Certificate Programs 128
Health Services Management 128
Management and Leadership 128
EDUCATION 129
Doctor of Philosophy Degrees 129
Curriculum and Instruction 129
Educational Leadership 132
Instructional Design and Technology 134
Education Specialist Degrees 137
Educational Leadership 137
Instructional Design and Technology 138
Master of Science Degrees 140
Education, Allied Health Teaching and Leadership 140
Education, Career College Administration 142
Education, Leadership 144
Education, Online Teaching and Learning 145
Education, Teaching and Learning 147
Joint Graduate Degree Programs 148
Education and Business 148
Graduate Education Certificate Programs 150
Career College Administration 150
Chiropractic MEDICINE 152
Doctor of Chiropractic Degree 152
Chiropractic Physician 152
HEALTH SCIENCE 156
Doctorate of Health Science 156
Health Science 156
Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree 157
Nursing Practice 157
Master of Science Degrees 159
Nursing 159
Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner 161
Nutrition 164
Nutrition with distance Learning internship 165
Occupational Therapy Bridge Program 167
Graduate HEALTH SCIENCE Certificate Programs 173
Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master Certificate 173
SOCIAL SCIENCES 175
PSYCHOLOGY 175
Doctor of Philosophy Degrees 175
Counselor Education and Supervision 175
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 177
Master of Science Degrees 183
Clinical Mental Health Counseling 183
Organizational Psychology 186
Psychology 187
Public Safety 189
Master of Arts Degrees 189
Criminal Justice 189
Homeland Security 190
Course Descriptions 192
Administration, Faculty, and Staff 276
Graduate School Academic Calendar 289