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1 9_Online_Graduate Studies 7/2/14 11:37 AM Page 243 QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY ONLINE Administrative and Program Information Mission Statement About Online Learning Online Admissions Financial Aid School of Business and Engineering School of Communications School of Education School of Health Sciences School of Nursing ONLINE STUDIES 243

2 Administrative and Program Information Quinnipiac University Online Phone Associate Vice President for Online Programs Cynthia Gallatin Director of Admissions for Online Programs Valerie Schlesinger Associate Director of Admissions Jonathan Bailey Associate Director of Admissions Benny Amarone Director of Financial Aid and Planning Jennifer Van Brederode Program Directors School of Business and Engineering Master of Business Administration Lisa Braiewa MS in Business Analytics Michael Taylor MS in Organizational Leadership Michael Taylor School of Communications MS in Interactive Media Phillip Simon MS in Journalism (writing track) Molly Yanity MS in Sports Journalism (writing track) Rich Hanley Advanced Graduate Certificate in Social Media Phillip Simon School of Education MS in Instructional Design Ruth Schwartz MS in Teacher Leadership Gary Alger Special Education Certificate of Completion Judith Falaro School of Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Doctorate Francine Seruya BS in Health Science Studies Christine Fitzgerald School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Lynn Price Bachelor of Science in Nursing Cory Boyd Mission Statement Quinnipiac University Online s mission is to partner with all University schools and colleges to deliver high-quality, student-centric academic programs in a virtual, collaborative classroom. 244 O N L I N E S T U D I E S

3 About Online Learning Quinnipiac University was an early adopter of online learning. Since its founding in 2001, Quinnipiac University Online has developed a high level of expertise in the design and delivery of online learning. Online programs allow students to complete their course work weekly without attending a scheduled class date and time. In addition to traditional on-campus programs, Quinnipiac University offers online bachelor s degree completion, master s degree, doctorate degree and certificate programs through the University s School of Business and Engineering, School of Communications, School of Education, School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences. Quinnipiac University Online also offers undergraduate courses during the summer. This popular option allows students to advance in their programs, catch up on required or prerequisite courses or expedite their time to degree completion. For information on summer program offerings, visit the website at Quinnipiac offers students the best of both worlds by combining convenience and flexibility with an educational community that encourages personal connections, faculty guidance and the opportunity to consult and collaborate with peers. Quinnipiac University Online provides administrative and technical support to students and faculty for all online programs and courses at Quinnipiac. Support staff members are available seven days a week via telephone or to assist you. QUOnline@quinnipiac.edu or call with any questions. Online Admissions For information about online admissions, visit the website at The application, along with the appropriate fee, is to be submitted with official transcripts of all collegelevel work completed at other institutions. Applicants also are required to submit a personal statement and resume and to supply the names and addresses of two professional or academic references. Bachelor s completion applicants who do not hold an associate s degree also are required to submit an official high school transcript. Individual graduate programs have additional application requirements. For example, GMAT or GRE scores are required for admission into the MBA program. International Student Admission Applications for graduate study from international students are welcomed. All applicants from non-english-speaking countries must, in addition to all of the regular admissions requirements, provide TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores (go to In general, a minimum TOEFL ibt score of 90, Internet-based (575 paper-based, 233 computer-based) is required for admission. In lieu of TOEFL, applicants may submit IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores (go to A minimum score of 6.5 on this exam, B or above on the CAE (Certificate of Advanced English), or C or above on the CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) is required. In lieu of TOEFL or IELTS, applicants may submit PTE-A (Pearson Test of English Academic) scores (available at A minimum PTE-A score of 61 is required. TOEFL, IELTS and PTE scores are valid for two years. Candidates holding degrees from foreign institutions must provide notarized English translations and an official evaluation of their postsecondary records from an academic credential evaluation service. Admission Standards Quinnipiac offers a variety of programs online. For program specific admission standards, refer to each individual program starting on p. 140 (undergraduate programs) and p. 181 (graduate programs). Note: meeting minimum admission standards does not guarantee admission. If admitted, the successful candidate should plan to consult with his or her academic adviser to review the program requirements for graduation. Transfer of Credit and Challenge Policy Graduate course credit completed with a grade of B or better at other regionally accredited institutions may be transferred into a graduate program at Quinnipiac. Requests for transfer of O N L I N E S T U D I E S 245

4 credit must be submitted to the appropriate graduate program director along with official transcripts from the institution(s) where the credits were earned. Ordinarily, transfer of credit is granted for courses demonstrated to be similar in content, level of instruction and objectives to courses within a student s graduate curriculum at Quinnipiac. The MBA program accepts up to 9 credits. The MS in business analytics program accepts up to 3 credits. The MS in organizational leadership program accepts up to 3 credits. Graduate level courses taken to complete a degree program at Quinnipiac may be applied to a second graduate degree. These courses must be part of the approved curriculum of the second degree. Further, a minimum of 15 credits of additional course work must be completed before the conferral of a second degree. In individual graduate programs, students with documented graduate level training or experience may petition to earn credit through challenge examinations. Applications for challenge examinations are submitted to the appropriate graduate program director. The application must include a detailed description and documentation of the nature and scope of the student s training together with specific reference to the content of the graduate course(s) the student wishes to challenge. Applications for challenge exams are evaluated by the normal instructor of the course(s) and are reviewed by the appropriate academic dean. If the application is approved, an examination is prepared and administered by the course instructor. The examination may be taken only once and if successfully completed, it becomes part of the student s permanent file and credit for the graduate course(s) is awarded. Challenge exams are not permitted in the MBA, MS in business analytics or MS in organizational leadership programs. Note: There is a fee for challenge exams. Financial Aid Our goal at Quinnipiac University Online Financial Aid is to provide students with the adequate financial aid resources needed to pursue their educational goals without financial disruption. Our office provides students with courteous and efficient service while complying with all federal, state and University policies. Students seeking financial aid assistance must complete the following forms to apply for financial aid: 1. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at: 2. Quinnipiac University Online Financial Aid Application at: Students are encouraged to complete their financial aid paperwork as early as possible to assure timely processing of aid prior to the beginning of their start term. Bills are due approximately one month prior to the start of classes so it is important to allow adequate processing time to remain in good standing with the University. To be eligible for financial aid students must: 1. be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or eligible non-citizen 2. satisfy any outstanding requirements that arise from the processing of the FAFSA 3. register with the Selective Service System at (male students) 4. be accepted by Quinnipiac into a degree program 5. meet the University s minimum satisfactory academic progress standards for continuation of aid 6. register for 5 credits or more Upon successful completion of the financial aid application process, students will receive an award package via their Quinnipiac University account that will outline all of the aid for which they qualify. Students can accept or decline the award and apply for additional resources to cover their balance, such as private loans, outside scholarships, payment plans or veterans benefits. For complete details on financial aid programs, visit us at onlinefinaid@quinnipiac.edu or call us at We also would like to stress that our main mode of communication with our online students is through their Quinnipiac account, so please remember to check it often! 246 O N L I N E S T U D I E S

5 Requirements for Graduation Please refer to pp to review the requirements for graduation for the following programs: Master of Business Administration Master of Science in Business Analytics Master of Science in Instructional Design Master of Science in Interactive Media Master of Science in Journalism/Writing Track Master of Science in Organizational Leadership Master of Science in Sports Journalism/Writing Track Master of Science in Teacher Leadership Occupational Therapy Doctorate Post-master s Doctor of Nursing Practice Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies (see pp ) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (see pp ) Special Education Certificate of Completion (see p. 212) Graduate Academic Policies Refer to p. 187 for graduate academic policies. School of Business and Engineering Master of Business Administration See pp for School of Business and Engineering master of business administration program Master of Science in Business Analytics See p. 196 for School of Business and Engineering master of science in business analytics program Master of Science in Organizational Leadership See pp for School of Business and Engineering master of science in organizational leadership program School of Communications Master of Science in Interactive Media See p. 199 for School of Communications master of science in interactive media program Master of Science in Journalism Writing Track See p. 202 for School of Communications master of science in journalism writing track program Master of Science in Sports Journalism Writing Track See p. 205 for School of Communications master of science in sports journalism writing track program Advanced Graduate Certificate in Social Media See p. 200 for School of Communications advanced graduate certificate in social media program O N L I N E S T U D I E S 247

6 School of Education Master of Science in Instructional Design See p. 213 for School of Education master of science in instructional design program Master of Science in Teacher Leadership See p. 214 for School of Education master of science in teacher leadership program Special Education Certificate of Completion See p. 212 for School of Education special education certificate of completion program School of Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Doctorate See p. 228 for School of Health Sciences occupational therapy doctorate program School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing See p. 167 for School of Nursing bachelor of science in nursing program Doctor of Nursing Practice/ Care of Populations See p. 240 for School of Nursing doctor of nursing practice program Doctor of Nursing Practice/ Nursing Leadership See p. 241 for School of Nursing doctor of nursing practice program Doctor of Nursing Practice/ Nurse Anesthesia See p. 241 for School of Nursing doctor of nursing practice program Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies See p. 140 for School of Health Sciences bachelor of science in health science studies program 248 O N L I N E S T U D I E S