Keiser University, Clearwater
16120 US Highway 19 North
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 373-1380
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 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
(954) 431-4300
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
Keiser University, West Palm Beach
2085 Vista Parkway
West Palm Beach, Florida 33411
(561) 471-6000
General Information 11
Mission Statement 11
Philosophy 11
Strategic Directions 12
History 15
Accreditation 17
Americans with Disabilities Act 22
Equal Opportunity Statement 23
Memberships and Approvals 24
Governance 26
Descriptions of Facilities and Equipment 27
Admissions 41
General Admissions Requirements 41
Academic Placement Determination 46
Program-Specific Admissions Requirements 46
International Students 46
Undergraduate Transfer of Credit Policy 48
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Policy 57
Advanced Placement Policy 59
Policy on Transfer Credit for Military Training and Education 63
Credit for Life Experience Policy 64
Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System 65
Financial Services 69
Consumer Information 69
General Information 69
Grants 70
Loans 71
Scholarships 72
Student Eligibility Requirements 73
Financial Aid Procedures 74
Student Rights 75
Student Responsibilities 76
Satisfactory Academic Progress 77
Specific Standards for Allied Health Programs 81
Tuition, Fees, and Other Costs 85
Costs 85
Cancellation and Refund Policy 93
Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) 94
Cancellation/Withdrawal Calculation 95
Student Services 97
Orientation 97
Career Services 97
Student Organizations 99
Alumni Association 102
Counseling 103
Housing 103
Health Insurance 103
Graduation 103
Distance Learning 105
Objectives 105
Admissions Requirements for Enrollment in Online Learning 106
Faculty/Student Interaction 106
Facilities and Equipment 106
Student Services 107
Academic Advising 107
Testing 107
Delivery of Books 107
Administrative Policies and Procedures 108
General Information 108
Effective Catalog Date 109
Official Communication with Students 110
Bursar’s Office 110
University Bookstore 110
Fire Precautions 110
Campus Safety 110
Parking 111
Student Conduct Policies 112
Academic Honesty Policy 112
Professional Behavior Policy 117
Academic and Administrative Dismissal 120
Standards of Appearance 122
Grievance Procedures 124
Drug Policy 125
Firearms Policy 125
Arbitration Clause for Keiser University 126
Intellectual Property Policy 126
Privacy of Student Records 127
Keiser University Transcripts 129
Sexual Harassment 129
Title IX Compliance 130
Academic Policies 131
Credit Hours 131
University Hours 131
Special Tutoring 131
Academic Advisement 131
Library System 132
General Education Courses 133
The Writing Studio 134
Gordon Rule 134
Average Class Size 135
Field Trips 135
Guest Lecturers 135
Schedule Changes 135
Course Waiver/Substitution 135
Attendance 135
Honor Code 136
Leave of Absence Policy 136
University Withdrawal Policy 137
Military Deployment Policy 138
Policy on Class Absences Due to Military Service 138
Policy On Military Stipends 139
Academic Re-Admittance Policy 141
Disciplinary Re-Admittance Policy 142
Add-Drop Period 142
Academic Load 142
Testing 143
Grading 143
Scholastic Honors 145
Repeating Courses 145
Core Course Repeat Policy 146
Independent/Directed Study 146
Academic Year 147
Grade Levels 147
Standardized Testing Requirements 147
Degree Requirements 147
Bachelor of Arts 147
Bachelor of Science 147
Additional Requirements for Bachelor of Arts or Science 148
Associate of Arts 148
Associate of Science 148
Additional Requirements for Associate of Arts or Science 149
Registry and Licensure Examinations 149
Programs Offered at Each Campus 150
Program Descriptions 185
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREES 185
Accounting 185
Business Administration 189
Business Analytics 195
Criminal Justice 200
Financial Crime Investigation 204
Health Services Administration 207
Homeland Security 211
Legal Studies 214
Political Science 217
Psychology 222
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES 226
Biomedical Sciences 226
Biotechnology 231
Computer Information Systems 235
Cyberforensics/Information Security 238
Dietetics and Nutrition 241
Elementary Education 246
Exercise Science 250
Forensic Investigations 254
Health Information Management 257
Health Science 261
Imaging Sciences 264
Information Technology Management 270
Integrated Marketing Communications 272
Interdisciplinary Studies 277
Management Information Systems 280
Network Systems and Data Communications 283
Nursing 287
Public Safety Administration 297
Software Engineering 300
Sport Management 303
Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology 307
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREES 311
Accounting 311
Business Administration 314
Criminal Justice 316
General Studies 319
Health Services Administration 321
Homeland Security 323
Hospitality 326
Paralegal Studies 329
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREES 331
Baking and Pastry Arts 331
Biotechnology 335
Computer-Aided Drafting 337
Crime Scene Technology 340
Culinary Arts 342
Diagnostic Medical Sonography 346
Fire Science 350
Golf Management 353
Graphic Arts and Design 356
Health Information Management 361
Histotechnology 365
Information Technology 368
Information Technology and Programming 370
Massage Therapy 373
Medical Administrative Billing and Coding 376
Medical Assisting 379
Medical Assisting Science (online) 382
Medical Laboratory Technician 385
Nuclear Medicine Technology 388
Nursing 391
Occupational Therapy Assistant 395
Physical Therapist Assistant 398
Radiation Therapy 401
Radiologic Technology 405
Respiratory Therapy 408
Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology 412
Surgical Technology 415
Video Game Design 418
Course Descriptions 422
Administration, Faculty, and Staff 628
CAMPUSES 640
Academic Calendar 788
Supplement to the 2016-2017 Keiser University Undergraduate Catalog, Flagship Residential Campus,West Palm Beach, Florida 793
Description of Facilities and Equipment 794
2016-17 Undergraduate and Graduate Tuition and Fees 794
Academic Policies and Information 815
Programs Offered 819
Program Descriptions 820
bachelor of business administration degrees 820
Accounting 820
Advertising and Marketing 822
Automotive Marketing and Management 825
Economics 827
Entrepreneurship 829
Fashion Marketing and Management 831
Finance 833
Hospitality Management 836
International Business 838
Management 840
Marketing 842
Sports and Entertainment Management 844
Course Descriptions 847
Administration, Faculty, and Staff 903
Academic Calendar 912
Supplement to the 2016-2017 Keiser University Undergraduate Catalog, Latin American Campus, San Marcos, Nicaragua 915
Description of Facilities and Equipment 916
Location 916
History 916
Accreditation 917
Admissions 917
Academic Placement Determination 919
Program-Specific Admissions Requirements 919
International Students 919
Financial Aid 921
Adding/Dropping Classes 923
Tuition and Fees (effective for Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 Semesters) 923
Student Life 926
Parking 927
Academic Policies 927
Mandatory Convocation Events 928
Programs Offered at Each Campus 928
Administration, Faculty and Staff 930
Academic Calendar – Latin American Campus 941