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Policy of Zero Tolerance for Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation/Compliance with Title IX
Unlawful Discrimination Defined
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Sexual Harassment Defined
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Freshman Admission Procedures to the Associate or Baccalaureate Degree Programs
Transfer Admission Procedures to the Associate or Baccalaureate Degree Programs
MSMU Online Inter-Program Change to Pre-Associate Degree Nursing Option:
Admission to the Weekend/Evening College and Fully Online Programs
International Students Admission Procedures
Advanced Placement
Financial Aid
Types of Financial Aid
Grants and Scholarships
Alumnae Legacy Grant
Dean’s Transfer Scholarship (Traditional Undergraduates Only)
Music Scholarship (Traditional Undergraduates Only)
First Year Merit Awards (Traditional Undergraduates Only)
Intercampus Transfer Scholarship (Traditional Undergraduates Only)
Weekend/Evening College Scholarships
Graduate Scholarships
Tuition Discounts for MSMU Graduate Students
Scholarships through the Independent Colleges of Southern California
Loans
Federal Stafford Loan
Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (FPLUS)
Federal Nursing Loans
Institutional Loans
Short-term Loans
Student Employment
Expenses for 2017/2018 Academic Year
Tuition
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General Fee
Parking Permit
Health Insurance
Student Health and Accident Insurance
Health Care Reform Notice
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Meal Plans
Student Account Online
Statement of Account
Financial Restrictions
Financial Clearance
Financial Clearance Deadlines
Payment Options
Refund Policy
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Tuition Refund
One Unit Course Refund
Room and Board Refund
Academic Policies and Procedures
General Information for Undergraduate Programs
Student Responsibility
Class Levels
Address Change
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Student Credit Hour
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Dean's List
Returning Students
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General Studies Designations Baccalaureate Degree
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Course Changes
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Military Withdrawals
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Guidelines for Independent Study
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Guidelines for Directed Study
Academic Internship
Placement Examinations
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Grading Policies
Non Degree-Seeking Students (Non-Matriculating Status)
Audit
Procedures/Requirements for an Audit:
Credit/No Credit
Incomplete
Procedures/Requirements for Requesting an Incomplete:
Unauthorized Withdrawal
Repetition of Courses with C-/D/F/NC Grades
Final Exam
Transfer Credit Policies
Transfer Students
Concurrent Enrollment Policy and Transfer of Credit
Summer School
Credit by Exam
CLEP Exam
Military Credit Policy
Credit for Prior Learning
Dual-Credit
Advanced Standing
Probation and Dismissal
Graduation Policies
Application for Graduation
Commencement
Graduation with Honors
Degree Completion
Academic Integrity
Military and Veteran Student Services
International Students
Associate Degrees
Degrees Offered
Academic Policies
Graduation with Honors (Associate Degree)
Inter-Program Change
Double Majors
Integration of Theory and Practice
Associate Degree Requirements
Academic Support Services
Academic Advisement Center
Learning Resource Center
Skills Programs
University Skills
Summer Skills Workshop
Library Facilities
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Associate Degree Student Cross-Enrollment
Student Affairs
Campus Ministry
Campus Security
Career Services and Internships
Commuter Services
Community Engagement Office
Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS)
Disability Services
Service Animals
Sports & Wellness
Institute for Student Academic Enrichment (ISAE)
Orientation
Residence Life
Community Student Ambassador Program
Student Health Services
Women’s Leadership and Student Involvement (WLSI)
Baccalaureate Degrees
Individually Designed Major
Baccalaureate Degree Requirements
General Studies Curriculum
General Studies Requirements
Double Counting Courses
Triple Counting Courses
Language Fulfillment Alternative
Graduating with a Double Major
Second Baccalaureate
Minor Policy
Graduation with Honors (Baccalaureate Degree)
The Honors Program
Honor Societies
Academic Support Services
Academic Advisement Center
Weekend/Evening College
Library Facilities
Study Away Opportunities
UCLA Cross-Registration Agreement
American Jewish University (AJU) Cross-Registration Agreement
Student Affairs
Campus Ministry
Campus Security
Career Services and Internships
Weekend/Evening College Career Services
Community Engagement Office
Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS)
Disability Services
Service Animals
Sports and Wellness
Institute for Student Academic Enrichment (ISAE)
Learning Assistance Programs / Learning Center
Orientation
Residence Life
Accelerated Nursing and DPT On-Campus Housing
Scholar Mentors
Short Term Loans
Student Programming and Commuter Services (SPCS)
Chalon Commuter Services
Community Student Ambassador Program
Student Health Services
Women’s Leadership and Student Involvement
Graduate Degrees
Graduate Program Objectives
Graduate Learning Goals
Graduate Degrees Offered
Graduate Division Admission Policies
Graduate Application Requirements
Admission and Acceptance
Readmission Policy
Academic Policies for Graduate Division
Potential Barriers to State Licensure and/or Credentialing
Student Responsibility
Graduate Academic Support Services
Residence and Time Limit
Thesis or Project Completion
Unit Load
Student Credit Hour
Credit for Prior Learning
Graduation
Graduation Exercises
Readmission of Students Who Have Already Completed a Graduate Degree
Non Degree-Seeking Graduate Students (Non-Matriculating Status)
Course Numbers
Grading Policies
Grades
Credit/No Credit
Audit
Incomplete
Repetition of courses
Transfer of Credit
Credit by Exam
Unauthorized Withdrawal
Withdrawal From Courses
Withdrawal from Programs
Academic Probation
Academic Dismissal
Academic Petitions
Grievance Procedure
Graduate Council
International Students
Veterans Affairs
Courses of Instruction
Designation of Credits and Courses
American Sign Language
American Studies
American Studies B.A. Degree
American Studies Minor
Applied Ethics
Applied Ethics B.A. Degree Major
Arabic
Art
Art B.A. Degree with emphasis in Fine Arts or Graphic Design
Art Minor
Graphic Design Minor
Art History Minor
Creative Advertising Minor
Asian Studies
Asian Studies Minor
Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Pharmacy
Biochemistry
Biochemistry B.S.
Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental
Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences B.A. Degree
Biological Sciences B.A.: Pre-Health Profession Emphasis
Biological Sciences B.S. Degree
Biological Sciences B.S.: Environmental Science Emphasis
Biology Department Minors
Biological Sciences Minor
Environmental Sciences Minor
Environmental Studies Minor
Business Administration
Business Administration Associate in Arts
Fully Online Associate in Arts with a major in Business Administration
Business Administration Bachelor of Arts
Double Major Program B.A. Degree
English and Business Administration B.A. Degree
Spanish and Business Administration B.A. Degree
Weekend College Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Fully Online Bachelor of Science with a major in Business Administration
Business Administration Minor
Entrepreneurship Certificate Program
Fully Online Entrepreneurship Certificate Program
Business Administration Master
Fully Online Business Administration Master
Chemistry
Chemistry Bachelor of Arts
Chemistry Bachelor of Science
Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Chemistry Major
Chemistry Minor
Child Development
Child Development Bachelor of Arts
Child Development Minor
Chinese
Computer Information Science
Computer Information Science Minor
Creative Writing
Master of Fine Arts Creative Writing
Criminology
Criminology B.S. Degree
Fully Online Bachelor of Science with a major in Criminology
Criminology Minor
Cultural Studies
Cultural Studies Minor
English for Academic Purposes Certificate
Economics
Education
Early Childhood Education Program A.A. Degree with a Specialization in Early Childhood Education
Child Development Teacher Permit
Elementary California Teacher Preparation Program in Conjunction with a B.A. Degree in an Academic Major (Liberal Studies recommended; see major description and requirements)
Secondary California Teacher Preparation Program in Conjunction with a B.A. Degree with an Academic Major
Preliminary California Teacher Preparation Programs
Preliminary California Elementary Teacher Preparation Program
Preliminary California Secondary Teacher Preparation Program
Preliminary California Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Disabilities Teacher Preparation Program
Preliminary California Teaching Intern Programs
Supervised Teaching
Induction Program
Preliminary California Education Specialist: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Preparation Program (DHH)
Grading Policies
Education Master of Science
Education Master of Science, Individually Designed Program in Conjunction with Induction Program
Education Master of Science, Instructional Leadership
Instructional Leadership Certificate
Inclusive and Responsive Teaching Certificate (CIRT)
English
English B.A. Degree
English B.A. Degree with Creative Writing Emphasis
English and Business Administration B.A. Degree
English Minor
Creative Writing Minor
Film and Television
Master of Fine Arts, Film and Television
Film and Television Specializations
Media Studies Courses
Film, Media and Communications
Film and Media B.A.
Film, Media and Social Justice B.S.
Film and Media Minor
Film, Media and Social Justice Minor
Multimedia Communication Minor
Gender and Media Minor
Documentary Minor
Acting Minor
Professional Photography Minor
Film, Media and Communications Optional Emphasis
First-Year Seminar
French Studies
French Studies Major
French Studies Minor
Geospatial Criminology
Geospatial Criminology B.S. Degree
Geographic Information Systems
Geographic Information Systems Minor
Gerontology
Gerontology B.A.
Fully Online Bachelor of Arts with a major in Gerontology
Gerontology Minor
Gerontology Certificate
Global Politics
B.A. Global Politics
Health and Human Services
Health and Human Services Associate in Arts Degree
Health Policy and Management
Health Policy and Management M.S. Degree
Healthcare Policy
Healthcare Policy B.A. Degree (or Major)
Healthcare Policy Minor
History
History B.A. Degree
History Minor
Humanities
Master of Arts in Humanities
Graduate Humanities Certificate Programs
Italian Studies
Japanese
Journalism and New Media
Journalism and New Media B.A. Degree
Journalism and New Media Minor
Korean
Language and Culture
Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts Bachelor of Arts
Liberal Arts Associate in Arts Degree
Fully Online Associate in Arts with a major in Liberal Arts
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies Major Requirements, B.A. Degree
Linguistics
Linguistics Minor
Mathematics
Mathematics B.A. Degree
Mathematics Minor
Computer Programming Minor
Music
Music B.A. Degree
Music Minor
Nursing
Associate in Arts Degree Major in Nursing (ADN)
AA Degree Curriculum Prerequisite Requirements A.D.N. Program
AA Degree Curriculum Requirements A.D.N. Program
LVN Mobility Option Curriculum Requirements A.D.N. Program
LVN 30 Units Non-Degree Option Curriculum Requirements
RN to BSN Completion Program
RN to BSN Completion Program - Major in Nursing
MT SAC MSMU RN to BSN Program
Bachelor of Science Degree – Major in Nursing
Traditional BSN Program
AccBSN Program
Master of Science in Nursing Degree
Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Master of Science in Nursing
Educator Track Master of Science in Nursing
Leadership and Administration Track Master of Science in Nursing
Health Promotion Track Master of Science in Nursing (On Hiatus)
Post MSN Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Certificate
Philosophy
Philosophy B.A. Degree
Philosophy Minor
Ethics Minor
Philosophy Department Independent Study Policy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physical Therapy
Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree
Physics
Political Science
Political Science B.A. Degree (or Major)
Political Science Minor
International Relations Minor
Portuguese
Pre-Health Science
Pre-Health Science: Associate in Arts Degree
Pre-Health Science: Biological Sciences Emphasis
Pre-Health Science: Nursing Emphasis
Fully Online Associate in Science with a major in Pre-Health Science
Pre-Law
Pre-Law Minor
Psychology
Psychology, Bachelor of Arts
Psychology Major Suggested Sequence of Courses
Psychology B.A. Assessment Goals and Outcomes
Applied Psychology, Bachelor of Arts (Weekend College)
Applied Psychology B.A., Assessment Goals and Outcomes
Undergraduate Psychology Policies
Psychology Minor
Counseling Psychology, Master of Science
Marriage and Family Therapy/Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Minimum of 60 units required)
General Counseling Psychology
Mental Health Administration (minimum of 36 units required) on haitus- not currently available
Graduate Psychology Policies
Psychology M.S. Assessment Goals and Outcomes
Certificate Programs
Religious Studies
Religious Studies Bachelor of Arts Degree
Religious Studies Minor
Religious Studies Graduate Program
Religious Studies M.A.
Social Justice and Sexual Diversity
Social Justice and Sexual Diversity Minor
Social Work
Social Work Bachelor of Science Degree
Sociology
Sociology B.A. Degree
Sociology B.S. Degree
Human Rights Specialization Option One
Medical Sociology Specialization Option Two
Social Services Specialization Option Three
Family Relations Specialization Option Four
Sociology Minor
Ethnic Studies Minor
Spanish Studies
Spanish Studies Major
Spanish Studies Major with Spanish Journalism Emphasis
Spanish Studies Major with Translation Emphasis
Spanish Studies Major with Chicano Studies Emphasis
Spanish Studies Minor
Chicano Studies Minor
Spanish Studies Associate Degree
Spanish for Health Professions Basic Certificate
Interdepartmental Degrees
A.A. in Human Services for Bilingual Settings
B.A. Degree with a Major in Spanish and Business Administration
Special Programs
Speech
Women’s Studies
Women's Studies Minor
Trustees and Administration
Board of Trustees
Trustees Emeriti
Administrative Officers
Members of the President’s Cabinet
Regents Council
Academic and Student Affairs
Business Management and Administrative Services Staff
Faculty
Agencies/Affiliates
Teacher Preparation Programs Cooperating Schools
Applied Music Faculty
Nursing Department Cooperating Agencies
Physical Therapy Program: Clinical Affiliates