QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY ONLINE Administrative and Program Information.........................................236 Mission Statement.............................................................236 About Online Learning........................................................237 Online Admissions............................................................237 Financial Aid.................................................................238 School of Business and Engineering..............................................239 School of Communications.....................................................239 School of Education...........................................................239 School of Health Sciences......................................................240 School of Nursing.............................................................240 O N L I N E S T U D I E S 235
Administrative and Program Information Quinnipiac University Online Phone Associate Vice President for Online Programs Cynthia Gallatin 203-582-8521 Director of Admissions for Online Programs Valerie Schlesinger 203-582-8949 Associate Director of Admissions Jonathan Bailey 203-582-3714 Associate Director of Admissions Benny Amarone 203-582-3821 Director of Financial Aid and Planning Omar Livingston 203-582-6597 Program Directors School of Business and Engineering Master of Business Administration Lisa Braiewa 203-582-3710 MS in Information Technology Michael Taylor 203-582-3949 MS in Organizational Leadership Michael Taylor 203-582-3949 School of Communications MS in Interactive Media Phillip Simon 203-582-8274 Social Media Certificate Phillip Simon 203-582-8274 School of Education MS in Teacher Leadership Gary Alger 203-582-3289 School of Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Doctorate Catherine Meriano 203-582-5307 BS in Health Science Studies Christine Fitzgerald 203-582-8688 School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Cory Boyd 203-582-8542 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. 236 O N L I N E S T U D I E S
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 www.quinnipiac.edu/qu-online. 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 email to assist you. Email QUOnline@quinnipiac.edu or call 203-582-5669 with any questions. Online Admissions For information about online admissions, visit the website at www.quinnipiac.edu/qu-online. 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 email 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 www.ets.org). 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 www.ielts.org). 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 www.pearsonpte.com). 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. 137 (undergraduate programs) and p. 175 (graduate programs). Note: meeting minimum admission standards does not guarantee admission. If admitted, successful candidates should plan to meet with their adviser to review the program requirements for 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 credit must be submitted to the appropriate O N L I N E S T U D I E S 237
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 information technology program accepts up to 6 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 information technology 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: www.fafsa.ed.gov 2. Quinnipiac University Online Financial Aid Application at: www.quinnipiac.edu/qu-online 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 www.sss.gov (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 at least half-time Upon successful completion of the financial aid application process, students will receive an award package via their Quinnipiac University email account that will outline all of the aid for which they qualify. Students can accept or decline their award and apply for additional resources to help cover their balance which include but are not limited to; federal loans, private loans, outside scholarships, payment plans or veteran s benefits. For complete details on financial aid programs, visit www.quinnipiac.edu/qu-online, email us at: onlinefinaid@quinnipiac.edu or call us at: 203-582-6597. We also would like to stress that our main mode of communication with our online students is through their Quinnipiac email account, so please remember to check it often! 238 O N L I N E S T U D I E S
Requirements for Graduation For the Master of Business Administration See p. 179 for School of Business and Engineering master of business administration requirements for Information Technology See p. 179 for School of Business and Engineering MS in information technology requirements for Organizational Leadership See p. 180 for School of Business and Engineering MS in organizational leadership requirements for Interactive Media See p. 179 for School of Communications MS in interactive media requirements for Teacher Leadership See p. 180 for School of Education MS in teacher leadership requirements for For the Occupational Therapy Doctorate See p. 179 for School of Health Sciences occupational therapy doctorate requirements for For the Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies See p. 137 for School of Health Sciences bachelor of science in health science studies requirements for For the Bachelor of Science in Nursing See p. 160 for School of Nursing bachelor of science in nursing requirements for Graduate Academic Policies Refer to p. 180 for graduate academic policies. School of Business and Engineering Master of Business Administration See pp. 187 191 for School of Business and Engineering master of business administration program information. Master of Science in Information Technology See p. 192 for School of Business and Engineering master of science in information technology program information. Master of Science in Organizational Leadership See p. 193 for School of Business and Engineering master of science in organizational leadership program information. School of Communications Master of Science in Interactive Media See p. 195 for School of Communications master of science in interactive media program information. Social Media Certificate See p. 197 for School of Communications social media certificate program information. School of Education Master of Science in Teacher Leadership See p. 206 for School of Education master of science in teacher leadership program information. O N L I N E S T U D I E S 239
School of Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Doctorate See p. 223 for School of Health Sciences occupational therapy doctorate program information. Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies See p. 137 for School of Health Sciences bachelor of science in health science studies program information. School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing See p. 161 for School of Nursing bachelor of science in nursing program information. Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) See p. 233 for School of Nursing sexual assault forensic examiner (SAFE) program information. 240 O N L I N E S T U D I E S