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PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL CATALOG

Calendar Year 2019–2020 July 29, 2020

17015 07/19

LaKenya SmithBachelor of Science in Legal Studies

TABLE OF CONTENTSLetter From the Chancellor ......................................................................... 5

Policy Information ........................................................................................ 6

University Information .......................................................................... 7

Mission, Purpose, and Philosophy ................................................ 7

History ............................................................................................ 7

Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships ................................ 7

Approach to Learning .................................................................. 13

Statement of Assessment ........................................................... 15

Library ........................................................................................... 15

Admissions .......................................................................................... 16

Admissions Requirements .......................................................... 16

International Applicants .............................................................. 17

English Proficiency Requirement ................................................ 18

Entrance Examinations and Foundational Coursework ............. 18

First-Term Responsibilities ......................................................... 18

Technology Requirements .......................................................... 19

Term Registration ............................................................................... 21

Registration .................................................................................. 21

Attendance ................................................................................... 21

Leave of Absence and Withdrawal ............................................. 22

Repeated Courses ........................................................................ 23

Prior Learning Assessment ................................................................ 24

General Guidelines ....................................................................... 24

Types of Credit ............................................................................. 24

Advanced Start Credit in Bachelor's Degrees ............................. 25

Student Information and Services ..................................................... 26

Student Bill of Rights .................................................................. 26

Student Conduct .......................................................................... 26

Nondiscrimination Policy ............................................................ 29

Academic Appeals Policy ............................................................ 31

Problem Resolution and Grievance Procedures ........................ 32

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ................. 33

Directory Information Public Notice ........................................... 33

University Services ...................................................................... 34

Onsite Information ....................................................................... 34

Academic Information ........................................................................ 36

Academic Calendar ...................................................................... 36

Course Numbering System ......................................................... 36

Definition of a Unit of Credit ....................................................... 36

Program Changes ........................................................................ 36

Transcripts, Certifications, and Transfer of Purdue Global Credits........................................................................................................ 36

Academic Standards .......................................................................... 38

Academic Grades and Marks ...................................................... 38

Honors and Awards ..................................................................... 39

Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards .............................. 39

Financial Information ......................................................................... 41

Enrollment Status and Definition of an Academic Year ............. 41

Academic Eligibility for Financial Aid ......................................... 41

Financial Aid Services ................................................................. 41

Refund Policy ............................................................................... 42

Scholarships ................................................................................. 44

Undergraduate Programs .......................................................................... 47

Policy Information .............................................................................. 48

Micro-credentials ................................................................................ 50

School of Aviation .............................................................................. 54

Bachelor of Science in Professional Flight ................................ 55

School of General Education ............................................................. 57

School of Business and Information Technology ............................. 59

Bachelor of Science in Accounting ............................................. 61

Bachelor of Science in Analytics ................................................ 63

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration ....................... 65

Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing and Solutions ........... 69

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity ......................................... 71

Bachelor of Science in Finance .................................................. 74

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology ........................ 77

Associate of Applied Science in Accounting ............................. 81

Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration ........ 83

Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology ......... 86

Associate of Applied Science in Small Group Management ...... 88

Cisco Networks Postbaccalaureate Certificate ......................... 90

Computer Forensics Postbaccalaureate Certificate .................. 91

Human Resources Postbaccalaureate Certificate ..................... 92

Information Security Postbaccalaureate Certificate .................. 93

Microsoft Operating Systems Postbaccalaureate Certificate........................................................................................................ 94

Programming and Software Development PostbaccalaureateCertificate ..................................................................................... 95

School of Health Sciences ................................................................. 96

Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness .............................. 99

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration ................. 101

Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management ........ 103

Bachelor of Science in Health Science .................................... 105

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition ............................................... 107

Associate of Applied Science in Health Science ..................... 110

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Management...................................................................................................... 112

Associate of Science in Health Science ................................... 114

Health Care Quality and Patient Safety Certificate .................. 116

Medical Assistant Certificate (Online) ...................................... 117

Medical Billing/Coding Certificate ............................................ 119

Medical Office Administration Certificate ................................ 121

School of Nursing ............................................................................. 123

Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing ........................... 125

Bachelor of Science in Nursing―RN-to-BSN ............................ 128

Associate of Science in Nursing ............................................... 132

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences ..................................... 135

Bachelor of Science in Communication ................................... 141

Bachelor of Science in Corrections .......................................... 143

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice ................................... 145

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Administration .......... 148

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development ............. 150

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and Management...................................................................................................... 153

Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management ...... 155

Bachelor of Science in Fire Science ......................................... 157

Bachelor of Science in Human Services .................................. 159

Bachelor of Science in Human Services in Youth and FamilyServices and Administration ..................................................... 162

Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies ....................................... 164

Bachelor of Science in Legal Support and Services ................ 166

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies ..................................... 169

Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies ................................ 171

Bachelor of Science in Political Science .................................. 173

Bachelor of Science in Psychology .......................................... 175

Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Addictions .................... 178

Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis...................................................................................................... 180

Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Industrial/OrganizationalPsychology ................................................................................. 182

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice .................... 184

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology...................................................................................................... 186

Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development...................................................................................................... 188

Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science .......................... 190

Associate of Applied Science in Human Services ................... 192

Associate of Applied Science in Legal Support and Services...................................................................................................... 194

Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies ................. 196

Associate of Applied Science in Public Safety and Security ... 198

Applied Behavior Analysis Postbaccalaureate Certificate ....... 200

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) PostbaccalaureateCertificate ................................................................................... 202

Corrections Certificate ............................................................... 203

Crime Scene Technician Certificate ......................................... 204

Human Services Certificate in Child and Family Services ....... 206

Human Services Certificate in Elder Care Services .................. 207

Legal Secretary Certificate ........................................................ 208

Management and Supervision Certificate in Criminal Justice...................................................................................................... 209

Pathway to Paralegal Postbaccalaureate Certificate .............. 210

Private Security Certificate ....................................................... 211

Course Descriptions ......................................................................... 213

Graduate Programs ................................................................................. 303

Policy Information ............................................................................ 304

School of General Education ........................................................... 305

School of Business and Information Technology ........................... 306

Master of Business Administration .......................................... 308

Master of Science in Accounting ............................................. 311

Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management ................... 314

Master of Science in Finance ................................................... 316

Master of Science in Information Technology ......................... 319

Master of Science in Management and Leadership ................ 322

Graduate Certificate in Accounting .......................................... 325

Graduate Certificate in Human Resources ............................... 326

Graduate Certificate in Information Security ........................... 327

Graduate Certificate in Project Management ........................... 328

School of Health Sciences ............................................................... 329

Master of Health Care Administration ...................................... 331

Master of Health Informatics .................................................... 333

Master of Health Information Management ............................ 334

Master of Public Health ............................................................ 335

Master of Science in Health Education .................................... 337


Doctor of Nursing Practice ....................................................... 341

Master of Science in Nursing ................................................... 344

Master of Science in Nursing―DNP Path ................................ 349

Master of Science in Nursing and Master of BusinessAdministration Dual Degree Option .......................................... 353

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner PostgraduateCertificate ................................................................................... 356

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner PostgraduateCertificate ................................................................................... 358

Executive Leader Postgraduate Certificate .............................. 360

Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Postgraduate Certificate...................................................................................................... 362

Nurse Educator Postgraduate Certificate ................................ 364


Master of Arts in Teaching ....................................................... 369

Master of Public Administration ............................................... 371

Master of Science in Criminal Justice ...................................... 373

Master of Science in Education ................................................ 375

Master of Science in Educational Psychology ......................... 377

Master of Science in Higher Education .................................... 379

Master of Science in Homeland Security and EmergencyManagement .............................................................................. 381

Master of Science in Human Services ..................................... 383

Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology .... 385

Master of Science in Legal Studies .......................................... 387

Master of Science in Psychology ............................................. 389

Graduate Certificate in Addictions ............................................ 397

Graduate Certificate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology...................................................................................................... 399

Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology...................................................................................................... 400

Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis ........... 401


Open College at Purdue University Global ............................................. 450

Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies .................................. 452

Associate of Science in Professional Studies ................................ 454


Concord Law School at Purdue University Global ................................. 457

Overview ............................................................................................ 458

Concord History ......................................................................... 458

Accreditation .............................................................................. 458

Curriculum .................................................................................. 458

Policy Information ............................................................................ 460

Admissions ................................................................................. 460

Student Information and Services ............................................ 461

Student Bill of Rights ......................................................... 461

Student Conduct ................................................................. 462

Nondiscrimination Policy ................................................... 465

Academic Appeals Policy ................................................... 467

Problem Resolution and Grievance Procedures ................ 467

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ........... 468

Directory Information Public Notice .................................. 468

Student Services ................................................................. 469

Academic Information ............................................................... 469

Academic Standards ................................................................. 472

Academic Grades ................................................................ 472

Satisfactory Academic Progress ....................................... 472

Academic Honors ............................................................... 473

Financial Information ................................................................ 474

Juris Doctor ....................................................................................... 477

Executive Juris Doctor ..................................................................... 480


Academic Leadership and Administration ............................................. 488

Faculty ...................................................................................................... 490


School of Business and Information Technology ........................... 503

School of General Education ........................................................... 513

School of Health Sciences ............................................................... 521


Concord Law School ......................................................................... 531

Contact Information ................................................................................ 532

Ownership ................................................................................................. 533

Additional References ............................................................................. 534

Index ......................................................................................................... 535

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HOMECOVID-19 Response:

Purdue University Global Interim Catalog PolicyPurdue University Global is committed to your health, safety, andacademic achievement. We recognize that we must respond swiftlyto the ever-changing situation caused by the COVID-19 virus. Interimpolicies linked below are intended to support students until further noticeand will supersede, unless otherwise noted, the Catalog policies theyaugment.

Purdue University Global Interim Policy (https://www.purdueglobal.edu/docs/catalog-interim-policy.pdf)

Purdue University Global, Inc., owns and operates Purdue UniversityGlobal (Purdue Global). Purdue University Global, Inc., is an Indiana publicbenefit corporation controlled by its sole member, The Trustees of PurdueUniversity, a statutory body corporate that manages and conductsPurdue University, the State of Indiana’s land-grant university. PurdueGlobal operates as a public postsecondary state educational institutionaffiliate pursuant to IC 21-7-13-26.5(a).

Purdue University Global, Inc., certifies that the information containedin the Catalog is current and correct, but is subject to change withoutnotice, and does not constitute a binding agreement on the part ofPurdue University Global, Inc. If changes are made to the information inthis Catalog, a revised version will be provided.

If you are enrolled at a learning center, unless otherwise noted, you mustadhere to Purdue Global online policies and procedures as stated in theUniversity Catalog.

The University has the right, at its discretion, to make reasonablechanges to policies and program content, materials, schedules,sequences of courses in programs, or locations in the interest ofimproving the student’s education, or where deemed necessary due toindustry changes, academic scheduling, or professional requirements.

The University is required to make changes to programs or policies whenongoing federal, state, or accrediting changes affect students currently inattendance.

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LETTER FROM THECHANCELLORWelcome to Purdue University Global, and congratulations on yourdecision to become part of our institution. As a part of the PurdueUniversity system, Purdue Global stands for quality, integrity, and results.We are committed to helping you launch, enhance, or change your careerso you can develop the edge to meet what’s next. You had the courage totake the most challenging step—getting started.

At Purdue Global, we understand adult students and know that your lifeis demanding. We are here to help you achieve your goals and to supportyou through graduation and beyond. Please be sure to reach out to us ifyou have any questions or concerns.

As you embark on your studies, please refer to the University Catalog forofficial policy, course, and program information. Policy information isorganized at the university, degree, school, and program levels. Quicklynavigate to your program of interest using the “Programs A to Z” linkat the top of the page. Refer to the left column for links to importantresources. In addition, course descriptions are searchable and availablefor quick reference.

Again, congratulations on taking the next step on your path to a lifetimeof personal, professional, and academic growth.

Sincerely,

Dr. Frank DooleyChancellor, Purdue University Global

6 | Policy Information

POLICY INFORMATIONThe Policy Information section of the Catalog spans admissionsrequirements, term registration, prior learning assessment, studentinformation and services, general academic policies, academicstandards, and financial information. Students should also refer to theundergraduate, graduate, school, and program overview sections of theCatalog for additional policies and information.


University InformationIn this section, you can find information on the University's mission,purpose, and philosophy; history; and accreditation and memberships.A description of the University's library and assessment plan are alsofeatured.

Purdue University Global Mission,Purpose, and PhilosophyUniversity MissionPurdue University Global delivers personalized online education tailoredto the unique needs of adults who have work or life experience beyondthe classroom, enabling them to develop essential academic andprofessional skills with the support and flexibility they need to achievetheir career goals.

University PurposesTo accomplish its mission, Purdue Global has established the followingpurposes:

1. Provide academic programs for adult learners that have beendeveloped and assessed by faculty, staff, and members ofeducational, professional, and business communities.

2. Provide intensive and comprehensive instruction using aprincipally online mode of delivery that strengthens student academicachievement.

3. Instill in its students the value of lifelong learning by stimulatingintellectual curiosity, creative and critical thinking, and awareness ofculture and diversity.

4. Plan and provide facilities and resources that respond to the needs ofstudents, faculty, and staff.

5. Assist students in developing professional attitudes, values, skills,and strategies that foster success in their careers and in life.

6. Prepare students to advance their employment goals andopportunities and meet the ever-changing needs of their communitiesnow and in the future.

University PhilosophyPurdue Global recognizes the worth and dignity of all people and issensitive to the diversity of cultural and ethnic backgrounds representedin its student population. All students are encouraged to reach theirpotential within the framework of their individual needs, interests, andcapabilities.

The University employs instructional methods based on adult learningtheory and is committed to the development of each student'sintellectual, analytical, and critical thinking abilities. Teaching techniquesencourage active student participation and may include groupdiscussions and projects, laboratory work, simulations, demonstrations,field trips, guest speakers, and lectures. A strong emphasis is placed onethics, accountability, professionalism, and the individual's commitmentto pursuing lifelong personal and professional development.

The University focuses on helping adult learners reach their educationand career goals by providing them with the professional skills andcompetencies necessary to advance their employment opportunitiesand achieve personal fulfillment. The University offers courses thatprepare them to successfully participate in society, equipping them with

the business knowledge necessary to succeed in the "real world," andencouraging them to become involved in professional organizations thatwill promote their learning and professional skills.

The University is committed to serving the public good. We engage incontinuous efforts to increase college attainment of high-risk populationsand help students achieve economic independence through highereducation and employment. We address skill gaps that hinder economicdevelopment, help military personnel effectively transition to civilianlife, reduce the cost of higher education for our students and society,incorporate public service in learning activities, and encourage andsupport faculty scholarship. We model public service to promote andencourage charitable activities and volunteerism among our faculty, staff,and students.

Purdue University Global HistoryWe trace our roots to the American Institute of Commerce (AIC), apostsecondary school that opened its doors in 1937 in Davenport, Iowa,to provide training for underserved job seekers in a nation still reelingfrom the Great Depression. That long and proud legacy continues to thisday at Purdue University Global.

AIC was purchased by Quest Education Corporation in November 1998and in April of 2000 changed its name to Quest College. Quest EducationCorporation was purchased in July 2000 by Kaplan, Inc. In November2000, the name of the College was changed to Kaplan College, whichsoon began to offer degrees online with just 34 students and a handful ofdegree options. In 2004, Kaplan College expanded its academic offeringsto include master’s-level programs and became Kaplan University.

In 2007, Hamilton College merged with KU, and its locations becamebranch campuses of the University. That same year, Concord Law School,founded in 1998 as the nation's first wholly online law school, formallymerged with Kaplan University.

In 2009, the Hagerstown campus, formerly a Kaplan College campus,became a branch campus of Kaplan University.

In 2010, Andover College merged with KU, and its locations becamebranch campuses of the University and, in 2013, we opened an additionalMaine campus in Augusta.

In 2017, it was announced that Purdue University would acquire KaplanUniversity, and in early 2018 this transition was completed, forming a newinstitution called Purdue University Global.

Accreditation, Approvals, andMembershipsPurdue Global is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).For more information, visit their website at hlcommission.org (http://hlcommission.org). Use the links under "Contact Us" to reach theCommission.

Professional LicensureImportant Note to Prospective Students: Certain state certification andlicensure boards have specific educational requirements for programs tolead to a license or nongovernmental certification that is a preconditionfor employment in a recognized occupation.

8 | Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships

Each program page in this catalog outlines whether the program isdesigned to meet educational requirements for a specific state-regulatedoccupation. Unless otherwise specified, the program was not designedto meet any specific state’s licensure or certification requirements. Ifcertain licensed occupations, vocations, or professions are not explicitlylisted, Purdue Global has not reviewed the licensure or certificationrequirements of those occupations, vocations, or professions, norintended the program to meet such requirements.

Please note that licensure for certain state-regulated occupations mayrely on national certification or licensure exams. Passing a nationalexam is not a guarantee of a graduate’s ability to obtain a state license.Purdue Global will work to disclose the most up-to-date information forprospective and current students. Students are highly encouraged toseek guidance from the appropriate licensing agency in their state ofresidence.

Students pursuing a professional licensure-track program who moveto another state must contact a University representative within thefirst 30 days of moving to update their primary address and to discusstheir licensure eligibility. See Address Verification (p. 16) for moreinformation.

Program and School Accreditation andApprovalsAdditional approvals and program and school accreditation are notedunder each area of study.

Concord Law SchoolConcord’s degree-granting authority in connection with its studentsqualifying to take the California Bar Examination and obtaining admissionto the practice of law in California (Juris Doctor Program) is based on itsregistration as an unaccredited law school with the Committee of BarExaminers:

180 Howard StreetSan Francisco, CA 94105Tel: 415.538.2000Website: www.calbar.ca.gov (http://www.calbar.ca.gov)

For detailed Juris Doctor (JD) information and disclosure language, seethe Required Disclosures section on the JD program page (p. 477).

School of Business and Information TechnologyABETPurdue Global's School of Business and Information Technology hasreceived programmatic accreditation from the Computing AccreditationCommission (CAC) of ABET for the following program:

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

With ABET accreditation, students, employers, and all those served by theUniversity can be confident that a program meets the quality standardsthat produce graduates prepared to enter a global workforce.

ABET415 North Charles StreetBaltimore, MD 21201Tel: 410.347.7700Website: www.abet.org/ (http://www.abet.org)

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and ProgramsPurdue Global's School of Business and Information Technology hasreceived programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Council forBusiness Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for the following programs:

• Associate of Applied Science in Accounting• Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration• Bachelor of Science in Accounting• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration• Bachelor of Science in Finance• Master of Business Administration• Master of Science in Accounting• Master of Science in Management and Leadership

ACBSP promotes continuous improvement and recognizes excellence inthe accreditation of business education programs around the world.

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs11520 West 119th StreetOverland Park , KS 66213Tel: 913.339.9356Fax: 913.339.6226Website: www.acbsp.org/ (http://www.acbsp.org)

Certified Financial Planner Board of StandardsPurdue Global's Master of Science in Finance with a concentrationin financial planning is a CFP Board-Registered Program in financialplanning education. The Master of Science in Finance with aconcentration in financial planning meets the specific criteria foreducating individuals who wish to fulfill the education component forobtaining CFP® certification.

Individuals who meet CFP Board's education requirement are eligibleto sit for the CFP® Certification Examination. Successful completion ofthe education and examination components completes two of the coreprerequisites to obtain CFP® certification.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certificationmarks CFP®, Certified Financial Planner™, and federally registeredCFP (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals whosuccessfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certificationrequirements.

The Society for Human Resource ManagementThe Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) hasacknowledged that the following programs fully align with SHRM’s HRCurriculum Guidebook and Templates:

• Master of Science in Management and Leadership with aconcentration in human resources

• Master of Business Administration with a concentration in humanresources

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentrationin human resources

The HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates were developed by SHRMto define the minimum HR content areas that should be studied by HRstudents at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The guidelines—created in 2006 and revalidated in 2010 and 2013—are part of SHRM’sacademic initiative to define HR education standards taught in university


business schools and help universities develop degree programs thatfollow these standards.

School of Health SciencesAmerican Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)The Purdue University Global Medical Billing and Coding Certificateprogram is approved by the AHIMA Professional Certificate ApprovalProgram (PCAP). This designation acknowledges the coding programas having been evaluated by a peer-review process using a nationalminimum set of standards for entry-level coding professionals. Thisprocess allows academic institutions to be acknowledged as offering anAHIMA-approved coding certificate program.

A directory of AHIMA-approved programs, which includes Purdue Global’scertificate program, may be found at: http://www.ahima.org/education/academic-affairs/PCAP.

Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics andInformation Management Education (CAHIIM)The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program isin candidacy status, pending accreditation review by the Commissionon Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information ManagementEducation (CAHIIM).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education ProgramsEffective May 15, 2020, the Medical Assistant Certificate (Online)program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of AlliedHealth Education Programs (www.caahep.org (http://www.caahep.org))upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education ReviewBoard (MAERB).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158Clearwater, FL 33763Tel: 727.210.2350Website: www.caahep.org (http://www.caahep.org)

Previously accredited ground locations in Cedar Rapids and Davenport,Iowa, Lewiston, Maine (with an additional location in Augusta), andLincoln, Nebraska, voluntarily withdrew accreditation by the Commissionon Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org)for the Medical Assistant Certificate program in August 2018, andthe Des Moines, Iowa, location voluntarily withdrew accreditation forthe certificate program in August 2019. All students enrolled in thecertificate program at the above locations prior to voluntary accreditationwithdrawal graduated from a CAAHEP-accredited program.

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)Purdue Global, which offers the Master of Health Informatics and Masterof Health Information Management programs, is recognized by theHealthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) asan Approved Education Partner (AEP). As a HIMSS AEP, Purdue Globalhas met HIMSS’s rigorous standards for delivering world-class, effectivehealth care and health IT education. HIMSS-approved educationalprograms provide advanced knowledge in health information andtechnology or health care and prepare candidates to sit for the CAHIMSor CPHIMS exam.

A directory of HIMSS-approved programs, which includes the PurdueGlobal Master of Health Informatics and Master of Health Information

Management, may be found at: https://www.himss.org/get-involved/approved-education-partner/find-an-aep.

School of NursingCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master's degree in nursing,Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and postgraduate APRN certificateprograms at Purdue Global are accredited by the Commission onCollegiate Nursing Education.

655 K Street, NW, Suite 750Washington, DC 20001Tel: 202.887.6791

College of Social and Behavioral SciencesBehavior Analyst Certification BoardThe Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verifiedthe course sequence of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology in AppliedBehavior Analysis and the Applied Behavior Analysis PostbaccalaureateCertificate as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to takethe Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®) examinationgiven by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. (BACB®).

ABAI has also verified the course sequence of the Master of Sciencein Psychology’s applied behavior analysis concentration and thePostgraduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis as meeting thecoursework requirements for eligibility to take the BACB’s Board CertifiedBehavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.

Applicants will have to meet additional requirements to qualify.Please refer to the BACB’s website for full eligibility requirements(www.bacb.com (https://www.bacb.com)).

The BACB can be contacted at:

The Behavior Analyst Certification Board8051 Shaffer ParkwayLittleton, CO 80127Tel: 720.438.4321

Fire and Emergency Services Higher EducationPurdue Global is recognized by the U.S. Fire Administration as an officialFire and Emergency Services Higher Education institution:

16825 South Seton AvenueEmmitsburg, MD 21727Tel: 301.447.1000Fax: 301.447.1346Website: www.usfa.fema.gov/ (http://www.usfa.fema.gov)

International Fire Service Accreditation CongressPurdue Global's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences has receivedprogrammatic accreditation from the International Fire ServiceAccreditation Congress (IFSAC) for the following programs:

• Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science• Bachelor of Science in Fire Science• Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management

International Fire Service Accreditation CongressIFSAC Administrative Office1812 Tyler Avenue


Stillwater, OK 74078

National Addiction Studies Accreditation CommissionThe online Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Addictions, the onlineMaster of Science in Psychology with a concentration in addictions,and the online Graduate Certificate in Addictions are accredited by theNational Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC). TheNASAC can be contacted at:

44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 301Alexandria, VA 22314Tel: 703.562.0211Website: nasacaccreditation.org (http://nasacaccreditation.org)

National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)NALA, the professional association for paralegals, recognizes theAssociate of Applied Science in Legal Support and Services and theBachelor of Science in Legal Support and Services as meeting thecoursework criteria for eligibility to sit for the Certified ParalegalExamination.

NALA Headquarters7666 East 61st Street, Suite 315Tulsa, OK 74133Email: [email protected]

U.S. State and Other ApprovalsState AuthorizationPurdue Global is an institutional participant in the National Council forState Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA). A list of current,authorized SARA member states is available at www.nc-sara.org/content/sara-state-status (http://www.nc-sara.org/content/sara-state-status). As a participating institution, Purdue Global adheres to acommon set of standards for offering postsecondary distance educationamong member states, districts, and territories. The Agreementestablishes comparable national standards for interstate offering ofpostsecondary distance education courses and programs. Purdue Globalcan be found on the NC-SARA website under the SARA member state ofIndiana.

Program and State AvailabilityPlease refer to Program Availability Information (https://www.purdueglobal.edu/catalog-program-availability-info.pdf) for PurdueGlobal’s individual program approvals and restrictions by state. PurdueGlobal’s institutional state approvals are summarized as follows:

AlabamaAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withAlabama regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

Teaching ProgramsSARA authorization to provide a program related to the preparationof teachers or other P-12 school/system personnel does not indicateeligibility for an Alabama teaching certificate. Applicants for an Alabamateaching certificate based on reciprocity must meet Alabama's testrequirements and submit a valid, renewable professional educatorcertificate/license issued by another state at the degree level, grade level,and in the teaching field or area of instructional support for which anAlabama certificate is sought and for which Alabama issues a certificate.Applicants for Alabama certification in an area of administrationmust also document at least 3 years of full-time employment as an

administrator in a P-12 school system(s). For additional information, seewww.alsde.edu (http://www.alsde.edu).

AlaskaAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withAlaska regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

ArizonaAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withArizona regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

ArkansasAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withArkansas regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

Teaching ProgramsArkansas students enrolled in the Master of Science in Education mustsign a disclosure statement prior to the start of their program.

CaliforniaPurdue Global offers distance education and does not maintain aphysical presence in the state of California. Therefore, Purdue Globalis not required to register with the Bureau for Private PostsecondaryEducation.

ColoradoAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withColorado regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

ConnecticutAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withConnecticut regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

DelawareAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withDelaware regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

District of ColumbiaAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withthe District of Columbia regulations to offer programs to residents of thedistrict.

FloridaPurdue Global is licensed by the Florida Commission for IndependentEducation. Additional information regarding the University may beobtained by contacting the Commission:

325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400Tel: 888.224.6684 (Toll Free)

GeorgiaAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withGeorgia regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

HawaiiAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withHawaii regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.


IdahoAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withIdaho regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

IllinoisPurdue Global has operating authority granted by the Illinois Board ofHigher Education. Additional information regarding the University may beobtained by contacting the Board:

431 East Adams, 2nd FloorSpringfield, IL 62701Tel: 217.782.2551

Purdue Global is approved by the Illinois Division of VocationalRehabilitation.

IndianaPurdue Global is regulated by the Indiana Commission for HigherEducation:

Indiana Commission for Higher Education101 West Ohio Street, Suite 670Indianapolis, IN 46204Tel: 800.227.5695 (Toll Free)Tel: 317.232.1320

IowaIowa College Student Aid CommissionPurdue Global is authorized by the Iowa College Student Aid Commission:

430 East Grand Avenue3rd FloorDes Moines, IA 50309Tel: 877.272.4456, option 4 (Toll Free)

Additional ApprovalsPurdue Global is approved by the Iowa Division of VocationalRehabilitation and the Iowa Private Industry Area Council.

Iowa Board of NursingThe Bachelor of Science in Nursing—RN-to-BSN and the Master ofScience in Nursing programs offered online and the Associate of Sciencein Nursing program offered onsite in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines areapproved by the Iowa Board of Nursing. The Doctor of Nursing Practiceprogram offered online have received interim approval:

Iowa Board of Nursing400 SW 8th Street, Suite BDes Moines, IA 50309-4685Tel: 515.281.3255

KansasAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withKansas regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

KentuckyAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withKentucky regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

Teaching ProgramsNote: The Master of Science in Higher Education degree is not recognizedfor rank change for K-12 teachers in Kentucky.

LouisianaAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withLouisiana regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

MaineMaine State Board of NursingThe Associate of Science in Nursing and the Prelicensure Bachelor ofScience in Nursing programs offered onsite in Augusta are granted initialapproval by the Maine State Board of Nursing:

161 Capitol Street158 State House StationAugusta, ME 04333-0158Tel: 207.287.1133

MarylandAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withMaryland regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

MassachusettsAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withMassachusetts regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

MichiganAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withMichigan regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

MinnesotaAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withMinnesota regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

MississippiAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withMississippi regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

MissouriAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withMissouri regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

MontanaAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withMontana regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

NebraskaPurdue Global is authorized by Nebraska's Coordinating Commission forPostsecondary Education. Additional information regarding the Universitymay be obtained by contacting the Commission:

140 North 8th Street, Suite 300Lincoln, NE 68509-5005Tel: 402.471.2847

Nebraska Board of Nursing and the Nebraska Department of Health andHuman ServicesThe Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and theAssociate of Science in Nursing program offered onsite in Lincolnare approved by the Nebraska Board of Nursing and the NebraskaDepartment of Health and Human Services. The Nebraska Department ofHealth and Human Services can be contacted at:

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Regulation andLicensure


P.O. Box 95007Lincoln, NE 68509-5007

NevadaAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withNevada regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

New HampshireAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withNew Hampshire regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

New JerseyAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withNew Jersey regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

New MexicoAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withNew Mexico regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

New YorkAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withNew York regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

North CarolinaAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withNorth Carolina regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

North DakotaAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withNorth Dakota regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

OhioAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withOhio regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

OklahomaAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withOklahoma regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

OregonAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withOregon regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

PennsylvaniaAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withPennsylvania regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

Rhode IslandAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withRhode Island regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

South CarolinaAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withSouth Carolina regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

South DakotaAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withSouth Dakota regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

TennesseeAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withTennessee regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

Teaching ProgramsSpecific education master's degrees are not recognized for initiallicensure in Tennessee and cannot be used to add endorsement areasto a Tennessee license. Prior to enrolling, you are strongly encouragedto confirm salary rating and license renewal policies with your schooldistrict and/or state department, when applicable.

Benefits for Tennessee K-12 teachers enrolled in the Master of Science inEducation or the Master of Science in Education's educational leadershipconcentration include:

• Salary increase and/or licensure renewal1

• Career advancement, i.e., those completing the educationalleadership concentration may gain the necessary leadershipknowledge and skills to be eligible for a department chair or othernonlicensure administrative role

Benefits for career changers enrolled in the Master of Arts in Teachinginclude:

• Increased confidence in the classroom while working withadolescents in current role

• Greater preparation for state pedagogy exams and state-approvedcertification programs

• Salary increase1

Benefits of the Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technologyinclude:

• Entry into a career as an instructional designer or instructionaltechnologist

• Ability to fine-tune skills related to design, development, andevaluation of instructional programs, materials, and media

1 Please check with your school district and/or the Tennessee Department of Education priorto enrollment.

TexasAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withTexas regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

UtahPurdue Global does not maintain a physical presence in the state of Utahand has been granted exemption by the State of Utah Department ofCommerce.

VermontAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withVermont regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

VirginiaAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withVirginia regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

WashingtonAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withWashington regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.


West VirginiaAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withWest Virginia regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

WisconsinAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withWisconsin regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

WyomingAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliance withWyoming regulations to offer programs to residents of the state.

Other ApprovalsCommonwealth of Puerto RicoAs an approved SARA institution, Purdue Global is in compliancewith Puerto Rico regulations to offer programs to residents of thecommonwealth.

GuamPurdue Global offers distance education and does not maintain aphysical presence in Guam. Therefore, Purdue Global is not requiredto register with the Guam Council on Post-secondary InstitutionCertification.

Sanctioned Countries Purdue Global complies with U.S. trade embargo laws and regulations.Applications for admission and funding plans may be subject toadditional review to ensure ongoing compliance with those requirements.Current students traveling or relocating outside of the U.S. may beunable to access the Purdue Global campus, services, and courses fromcountries or regions subject to economic and/or trade sanctions by theOffice of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) (https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/offices/pages/office-of-foreign-assets-control.aspx) or other authorities. Contact the Office of Student Relationsat [email protected] for details.

Memberships• The Bachelor of Science in Human Services in Youth/Family Services

and Administration and Master of Science in Human Servicesprograms are members of the Council for Standards in HumanService Education (CSHSE). The CSHSE can be contacted at:

Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE)1935 South Plum Grove RoadPMB 297Palatine, IL 60067

• The NAADAC (Association for Addiction Professionals) hasdesignated Purdue Global as an Approved Education Providerfor meeting nationally approved standards of education for thealcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. This approval includesthe online Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Addictions, the onlineMaster of Science in Psychology with a concentration in addictions,and the online Graduate Certificate in Addictions. The NAADAC canbe contacted at:

44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 301Alexandria, VA 22314Tel: 703.741.7686Website: naadac.org (http://naadac.org)

Additional Approvals• Purdue Global is a licensed testing center for the Travel Institute.

Tests are offered at select University locations.• Purdue Global is an authorized participant of the Department of

Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1322.25, Change 3 (Voluntary EducationPrograms), effective July 7, 2014; as a result, Purdue Global isauthorized to receive military tuition assistance (TA) funds.

• Purdue Global is approved and authorized by the U.S. Department ofVeterans Affairs (VA) to receive veterans educational benefit funds.NOTE: Purdue Global complies with Title 38/10 requirements, andnotably Sec. 103 of the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018(https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2248/text/#toc-H909A7C475E9446BEB272E7FF1816393E).

• Purdue Global has SAA approval (state specific) for many of itsprograms open to enrollment for those eligible to receive VeteranEducational Benefits.

• Purdue Global is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant,alien students.

• Purdue Global programs are recognized by the following agenciesand federal laws:

• Dislocated Workers Center• Iowa Workforce Development Center (TAA)• Job Training Partnership Act• Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Approach to LearningCurricula for all Purdue Global programs are designed around career-oriented learning outcomes that prepare students to execute activitiesand projects to be successful in the workplace.

Learning OutcomesLearning outcomes are written statements that describe the knowledge,skills, abilities, and behaviors you are expected to master uponcompletion of a course or program at Purdue Global. There are four typesof learning outcomes:

Program outcomes describe the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviorsyou are expected to master upon completion of a program. Everyprogram offered at Purdue Global contains several program outcomes.All other learning outcomes map to program outcomes.

Course outcomes describe the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviorsyou are expected to master upon completion of a course.

General education literacies describe the knowledge, skills, abilities,and behaviors you are expected to master to be literate in the generaleducation areas of social sciences, math, professionalism and careerdevelopment, communications, critical thinking, ethics, science,technology, arts and humanities, and research and information.

Professional competencies describe the knowledge, skills, abilities, andbehaviors you are expected to master throughout a degree program tobe competent in the professional areas of communication, teamwork,leadership, problem solving and critical thinking, personal presentation,and multiculturalism and diversity.

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AssessmentCourse-Level AssessmentThroughout each course, faculty assess not only your performanceon graded items according to scoring rubrics but also your masteryof the learning outcomes embedded in the course. This course-levelassessment (CLA) details the extent to which you have mastered thoselearning outcomes on the following scale:

• Mastery (5)• Proficient (4)• Practiced (3)• Emergent (2)• Introductory (1)• No Progress (0)

Competency ReportIf you are enrolled in a Purdue Global degree program or certificateprogram, you receive a Competency Report that summarizes yourprogress toward mastery of learning outcomes contained in yourprogram. When you complete a course, course-level assessment resultsare mapped and added to program outcome data in six categories:

1. Leadership and teamwork2. Professionalism and ethics3. Communication4. Disciplinary knowledge and skills5. Research and analysis6. Critical thinking and problem solving

In your Competency Report, you see how well you are performing towardmastery of the program’s learning outcomes across these six categoriesat that time in your studies. This report provides a fuller picture of yourprogress toward achieving knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors tobe successful in the workplace. You can view your Competency Report inPurdue Global Campus.

Competency Reports are not created for Concord Law School students.

Course TypesThe building blocks of Purdue Global’s programs are courses. There arethree types, traditional courses, module courses, and open courses, whichprovide you with options to meet your preferences regarding learningapproach, schedule, and pace. Traditional courses and module courses,both credit-bearing, are delivered in:

• 10-week terms for undergraduate and graduate courses (A, B, and Cacademic calendars (p. 36))

• 6-week terms for select graduate courses (D academic calendar(p. 36))

Traditional CoursesTraditional courses allow for multiple learning outcomes, and theircredit value varies. They provide instructor-led, step-by-step learningwith a fixed weekly schedule. Each traditional course contains assignedreadings, learning activities, graded assignments, and virtual scheduledmeetings (seminars) with your instructor and peers each weekthroughout the term. You also have the opportunity to work with yourinstructors outside of scheduled interaction through virtual office hours.

Your instructor scores your performance on weekly learning activities,and your final course grade at the end of the term is the cumulative resultof those scores.

Module CoursesModule courses are one-credit “pieces” of traditional courses built arounda single learning outcome. They provide student-directed learning withongoing instructor support over a variable schedule.

You begin the module course in the online classroom by taking areadiness check, a self-assessment whose results show how familiaryou are with concepts in the module course. After reviewing the resultsof the readiness check, you determine how much time and effort to putinto course readings and practice materials before you are ready todemonstrate mastery of course concepts in a summative assessment—a competency assessment. If you pass the assessment, the modulecourse is complete, and you can begin work on the next module coursein sequence on your schedule without having to wait for the end of aterm. Your instructor is available throughout the module course via live“faculty connect” meetings, discussion board exchanges, and email toteach, coach, and support you. You can collaborate with classmates viathe discussion board.

For information on the policies governing module courses, seethe academic policy (p. 6) section of the Catalog.

Open CoursesOpen courses, offered through Open College at Purdue UniversityGlobal, are available to the public at no cost. If you take one and wishto demonstrate mastery of the course concepts you have learned, youmay take a corresponding course assessment for a small fee. If you passthe assessment, you earn college credit to apply toward a Purdue Globaldegree program.

While open courses can be applied toward many Purdue Global programs,they are particularly useful for the Bachelor of Science in ProfessionalStudies and Associate of Science in Professional Studies programsoffered through Open College.

Relationship Between Traditional Courses and ModuleCoursesThe icon appears in the title of traditional courses that are also available as a set of modulecourses.

As module courses are one-credit “pieces” of traditional courses, you canmeet the same requirements by completing either a traditional course ora set of corresponding module courses.

Example: You can meet the CM107 College Composition I five-creditcourse requirement by passing either the traditional course or theequivalent five module courses.

• Traditional Course: CM107 College Composition I (worth fivecredits)

• Module Courses: • CM107M1 Understanding What You Read - A Pathway to Reading

and Writing Success (worth one credit)

• CM107M2 Using Language Appropriate to Audience and WritingSituation (worth one credit)


• CM107M3 Writing an Effective Academic Essay (worth one credit)

• CM107M4 Locating, Integrating, and Citing Reliable and RelevantSources (worth one credit)

• CM107M5 Writing Effective Professional Documents (worth onecredit)

Learning PathsAt Purdue Global, learning paths allow you to progress through yourprogram in ways that align with your preferences in learning, schedule,pace, and degree of customization. There are three learning paths:GlobalTrack, ExcelTrack, and CustomTrack.

GlobalTrack Programs on the GlobalTrack learning path are composed of traditionalcourses, while also allowing for the inclusion of module courses, whenavailable for the specific program and term. This flexibility gives youopportunities to adjust your course load and pace along your pathtoward degree completion. All Purdue Global programs are offered onGlobalTrack except for the Bachelor of Science in Professional Studiesand Associate of Science in Professional Studies, which are offered onthe CustomTrack learning path. GlobalTrack students must take at leastone traditional course each term.

ExcelTrack Programs offered on the ExcelTrack learning path are composed ofmodule courses, with only a select few traditional courses required. Youmust take all of your program’s courses as module courses, unless only atraditional course fulfills a particular requirement. ExcelTrack is designedto allow students with applicable skills, professional experience, andself-direction to accelerate their pace toward earning their degree, andit uses a term-based tuition model: the more courses you complete perterm, the greater your cost savings. ExcelTrack is best suited for studentswho can commit to a heavy course load and rapid pace of learningevery term and thereby achieve savings in cost and time toward degreecompletion. To determine if ExcelTrack is a good fit for you, speak to yourUniversity representative. For more information on the policies governingExcelTrack, see the academic policy (p. 6) section of the Catalog. Forprograms offered on ExcelTrack, see Programs A-Z (p. 46) . Note thatExcelTrack availability for some programs may also be limited to certainacademic calendars.

CustomTrackOpen College’s Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies andAssociate of Science in Professional Studies offer the CustomTracklearning path, which gives you the opportunity to create a self-paceddegree plan that focuses on professional knowledge and skills, projectmanagement, problem solving, and strategic planning. Both programsculminate in a capstone class with a portfolio project. Working with afaculty advisor, you design your degree by combining credits earnedthrough course assessments, creation of an experiential learningportfolio, and/or transfer credits from other accredited institutions.These two programs are nonterm- and subscription-based. They arefor students who bring extensive experience and education to achievesignificant savings in cost and time toward degree completion.

Statement of AssessmentAssessment of your achievement is fundamental to the successfulfulfillment of Purdue Global's mission. The University's comprehensive,outcomes-focused assessment plan is designed to ensure that youlearn skills specific to your program of study, so that you may besuccessful in your chosen career, and develop knowledge in appropriategeneral education areas. In addition, the University is committed toassessing incoming students to ensure they possess the prerequisitefoundational skills to be successful in their program of study. Datafrom the assessment of students' success informs decision makingthroughout the University.

LibraryAs a student enrolled in one of the University's educational deliverysystems, you are assured access to educational resources and services.The Purdue Global Library maintains and develops information resourcesand services that support the education goals of students, faculty, andstaff. Through the Purdue Global Library’s website, you will have accessto a robust, multidisciplinary collection of e-books, periodicals, and otherpublications.

Because library and information research skills are an integral part ofyour academic achievement, guidance on the use of our research toolsand resources is available to you through interactions with library staff,video demonstrations, and other instructional aids. The developmentof library skills is strengthened by research components built into theUniversity's curriculum. Professional librarians are available to assist youby email, live chat, and by appointment.

Visit the Purdue Global Library (http://library.purdueglobal.edu).

16 | Admissions

AdmissionsIn this section, you can find the University's general requirementsfor admission as well as requirements for international applicants.Information on entrance examinations and foundational coursework,conditional admission, first-term responsibilities, and technologyrequirements is also featured.

Admissions RequirementsThese are the general requirements for applicants seeking admission.Visit the individual school sections for program-specific admissionsrequirements.

General RequirementsIn order to present a complete application, you must:

1. Be at least 18 years of age. If you are at least 16 years of age andmeet all other criteria, you may seek the approval of the Dean of theschool you wish to enter.

2. Complete an Enrollment Agreement and any other documentsrequired for your chosen program and submit monies as outlined onthe Tuition and Fees Schedule. The Enrollment Agreement must besigned by a parent or legal guardian if you are under 18 years of age.

3. Complete an informational interview. We welcome your spouse orparents.

4. Speak, read, and write English fluently (see English Proficiency(p. 18)).

5. Complete financial arrangements prior to starting class, including anynecessary financial aid documents.

6. Fulfill any program-specific and/or international admissionsrequirements (p. 17).

7. Consider a tour of the onsite location and/or online learningenvironment.

8. Attest to certain technological competencies (p. 19).9. Resolve any balance you have at a prior Purdue Global location.

Deans or their designees reserve the right to approve all candidates foradmission.

Address VerificationUpon signing your Enrollment Agreement, you are attesting to theaccuracy of the current primary address you provided.

Should you relocate, you must contact a University representative withinthe first 30 days of moving to have your primary address updated. Youmust review your program page in this catalog in order to determine anyapplicable professional licensure requirements for your new primaryaddress. Certain programs that are designed to meet professionallicensure requirements in one state may have different requirements inanother state.

Additional Requirements forUndergraduate ProgramsIn addition to the general admissions requirements, you must meet oneof the following criteria:

1. Be a high school graduate or possess a General EducationDevelopment (GED) certificate or state-specific equivalency diplomatest

2. Possess a home study certificate or transcript from a home studyprogram that is equivalent to high school level and recognized byyour home state; you must also be beyond the age of compulsoryattendance in that state

3. Be a high school senior eligible to apply and submit proof of highschool graduation

4. Possess the foreign equivalent of a U.S. high school credential

You must attest to high school graduation or an approved equivalent.Acceptable attestation for the University may be the proof of graduationattestation included on an Enrollment Agreement, the Free Application forFederal Student Aid (FAFSA), or any other document deemed acceptableby the University. Holders of foreign secondary education credentialshave an additional requirement (see below).

The statements made in this attestation are verified through a randomsampling of students admitted to the University. If you are selected forthis verification, you will have 30 days to provide the University withacceptable evidence of high school graduation or its equivalent.

If, for any reason, your evidence or attestation of high school graduationor its equivalent is found to be false, untrue, or otherwise unacceptable,you will be subject to immediate dismissal from the University, allcredits earned will be invalidated, and the University will take all otherappropriate actions. All aid disbursed on your behalf will be refunded tothe appropriate source, and you will be responsible for payment of thesefunds to the original source or to Purdue Global, as appropriate.

Criminal Background Check Requirements forUndergraduate ProgramsIf you are enrolling in a Purdue Global program that requires a criminalbackground check, before you are fully admitted into the program youmust submit a request for a criminal background check to the PurdueGlobal-approved vendor prior to the first day of your first term. No fundingwill be processed until an approved background check is on file. If yourbackground check is not approved by the end of the third week of yourfirst term, your enrollment will be cancelled.

Additional Requirements for GraduateProgramsYou must provide an unofficial copy of your transcript which showscompletion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Youmust submit an official copy to the Office of the Registrar by the last dayof the first term. Financial aid will not be awarded until official transcriptsare received.

If you are applying to a graduate program in the School of Business andInformation Technology or Health Sciences, or in the College of Socialand Behavioral Sciences, you must have achieved a 2.5 grade pointaverage or higher in your baccalaureate degree. If you do not possess a2.5 CGPA, you may be considered for admission based on other evidenceof academic potential.

Criminal Background Check Requirements for GraduateProgramsIf you are enrolling in a Purdue Global program that requires a criminalbackground check, before you are fully admitted into the program you


must have an approved criminal background check from the PurdueGlobal-approved vendor on file prior to the first day of your first term. Nofunding will be processed until an approved background check is on file.If an approved background check is not on file with the University prior tothe first day of your first term, your enrollment will be cancelled.

Additional Requirements forExcelTrack ProgramsIn addition to the general admissions requirements, in order to startclasses you must:

1. Participate in any required orientation program.2. If you are an undergraduate student, show evidence of having at least

three courses that you expect will transfer to the University fromother institutions.

3. Complete all financial arrangements.

Exceptions to Standard Admissions1. All graduates of foreign high schools must provide actual proof of

secondary completion. If you reside in the United States but attendedschool in a foreign country, and are unable to produce the requireddocuments, evidence may include certification from other officialsources.

If you cannot provide the required documentation by the end of thefirst term of enrollment, you will be dismissed from the University.

2. The state of Indiana requires residents who are under the age of 21during their first term of enrollment in a bachelor’s degree programto have graduated from high school completing an Indiana Core 40curriculum or equivalent. If you are enrolling as an Indiana residentunder the age of 21, a copy of an official high school transcriptshowing completion of the Core 40 or equivalent requirements,or comparable documentation for a nontraditional curriculum, isrequired prior to beginning class. If your high school curriculum doesnot meet the requirement of the Core 40 curriculum, you can alsomeet this admissions requirement by providing an official collegetranscript showing completion of at least 12 college-level semestercredits (18 college-level quarter credits) with a grade of “C” or better.

3. The state of Maine requires all students born after 1956 andenrolled in an onsite degree program to provide proof of specificimmunizations at the time of admission. If you are seeking admissionto a Purdue Global location in Maine, you must submit proof ofimmunization against measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, andtetanus. Proof of immunization must detail the administration of thefollowing:a. A DT booster within the last 10 yearsb. An adult MMR vaccination for individuals who previously received

an MMR vaccination prior to their first birthdayIf you fail to submit documentation of the required immunizations,you will be denied admission to the University.

4. High school students may take individual courses at the Universityunder special local and state programs. You will be enrolled as anondegree-seeking student until you have graduated high schooland are admitted to the University under the standard admissionsrequirements.

Acceptance to the UniversityUpon completion of all admissions requirements, Purdue Globaladministration will review the information and inform applicants inwriting whether they have been accepted for enrollment.

If you are not accepted, you will have no financial obligation to theUniversity beyond the application fee, which is nonrefundable. If youare a conditionally admitted student who fails to meet the admissionsrequirements, and you are enrolled in classes beyond the PurdueGlobal Commitment period, you become financially responsible for anycharges that you incur on your student account. Questions regarding theadmissions decision should be addressed to the Dean of the academicprogram to which you applied or the Center Director.

Returning StudentsIn order to reenter the University, you must meet all admissionsrequirements for the program you wish to enter, complete all standardadmissions procedures, supply all required documents, and have a clearstudent account. If you have a history of conduct or behavior issuesor a poor academic record, your reentry to the University may requireadditional approval by the Dean of the school you wish to enter or theDean's designee.

In addition, you must be in good academic standing. If you are not, youmay appeal to the Dean of the school you wish to enter. Your letter ofappeal should explain the circumstances that caused you to fall belowthe satisfactory academic progress standards, what corrective actionsyou have taken to ensure success upon returning to your studies, andyour desired start date.

If your appeal is approved, the approval will indicate the conditions ofyour return, including your status upon return and academic plan goals.If extenuating circumstances (e.g., death in the family, illness or injury,or other undue hardship) hindered your academic performance, thenyou may be approved to return academically eligible for financial aidin Financial Aid Warning (Academic Probation) status or Financial AidProbation (Final Academic Probation) status. If you had not yet begunyour Financial Aid Warning period in the last term of your most recentenrollment, you will be eligible to return on Financial Aid Warning for oneterm and continue on to Financial Aid Probation if you need more timeto meet the academic standards and have met the term progress goalsdefined in your appeal approval. If you already began your Financial AidWarning period, then you will return directly on Financial Aid Probation.If you did not experience extenuating circumstances, your appeal maystill be approved if you have demonstrated that you have the academicpotential to succeed upon return, but you may only be eligible to returnin a financial aid ineligible status (Extended Enrollment). The Dean of theschool will either confirm your desired start date or require additionaltime before you are allowed to reenter.

A denied appeal is considered final and binding. You may not reappealunless new information is presented for consideration.

International ApplicantsPurdue Global is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant,alien students.

If you are not one of the following, Purdue Global considers you aninternational applicant:

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• U.S. citizen or national;• U.S. permanent resident or other eligible noncitizen; or• Citizen of the Freely Associated States: the Federated States of

Micronesia and the Republics of Palau and the Marshall Islands.

As an international applicant, you must meet the following requirementsin addition to the general admissions requirements and applicableadditional admissions requirements:

1. Be at least 18 years old2. If applying to an onsite program, submit bank statement(s), with

balance(s) converted into U.S. dollars, indicating that you or yourparent/guardian has sufficient funds to cover the costs of tuition,fees, and/or living expenses for the entire program of study, or acertified government sponsor letter indicating that tuition, fees,and/or living expenses will be paid in advance of each term. If youare enrolled in English language course(s) at another institution,bank statement(s) or a certified government sponsor letter provingsufficient funds for the entire Purdue Global program can besubmitted along with the Enrollment Agreement.

3. If applying to an onsite program, submit an enrollment fee of $100.00with the Enrollment Agreement, which will exempt you from payingadministrative, application, and registration fees stated on theTuition and Fees Schedule, if applicable. The application fee is fullyrefundable if you decide not to complete the enrollment process orare not accepted by the University.

4. If applying to an onsite program, submit a registration fee of $100.00.Upon receipt of the Enrollment Agreement, the University will issuethe appropriate paperwork to apply for a student visa if you areattending a residential location.

5. If applying to an online program, submit a tuition deposit and/orapplication fee as stated on the Enrollment Agreement.

6. If enrolling in a program that includes a placement component, suchas a clinical, practicum, or externship, ensure that the program ofstudy complies with the terms of your visa.

7. If you are interested in enrolling in an online nursing, health science,or graduate education program, speak to your Admissions Advisorabout eligibility requirements for international applicants. Not allprograms are available for enrollment.

If you currently reside in a country or region subject to economic and/ortrade sanctions by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) (https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/offices/pages/office-of-foreign-assets-control.aspx) or other authorities, you are ineligible foradmission. See Sanctioned Countries in the Accreditation, Approvals, andMemberships (p. 7) section of the Catalog for more details.

English Proficiency RequirementYou must be proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking)appropriate to our academic environment and to your level of study.

If you completed high school in English, you are generally considered tohave met this requirement. Completing high school in English means thatyou completed high school or its approved equivalent:

• In the U.S. (includes GEDs, etc.), or• In a country where English is the language of instruction

(see Countries/Principalities Using English as an OfficialLanguage and the Language of Instruction in HigherEducation (https://catalog.purdueglobal.edu/policy-

information/admissions/english-proficiency-requirement/English_Official_Language_of_Instruction_Countries_PG_ADA.pdf)), or

• At a “high school” where the primary language of instruction wasEnglish

If you do not meet one of these criteria, you may establish Englishproficiency by means of:

• A transcript indicating “C-“ or higher in a college-level writing/composition course from either a regionally accredited U.S. college/university or an eligible college/university in a country on the list ofcountries of English instruction

• A degree from either a regionally accredited U.S. college/universityor an eligible college/university in a country on the list of countries ofEnglish instruction

• KELPA• Minimum score on an external exam (TOEFL, IELTS)

TOEFL Paper-Based Computer-Based Internet-BasedUndergraduate 525 195 71Graduate 550 213 80

IELTS ScoreUndergraduate 6 (no band less than 5.5)Graduate 6.5 (no band less than 5.5)

Entrance Examinations andFoundational CourseworkAs a condition of your enrollment in an undergraduate program, you maybe required to take an entrance assessment.

If you do not achieve a minimum score, you may not be permitted tocontinue with the enrollment process, or you may be required, as anadditional component of your conditional admittance, to completefoundational coursework and earn a grade of satisfactory (“S”).

You may retake foundational coursework once. However, if on the secondattempt, you do not earn a grade of "S", you will not be permitted toreapply for admission to the University until a 1-year period has elapsed.

Onsite students are encouraged to register for one or two select first-termcourses to accompany the foundational coursework. Please consult withyour Student Advisor to determine available courses.

First-Term ResponsibilitiesPurdue Global CommitmentPurdue Global Commitment Trial PeriodAs a first-time undergraduate Purdue Global student, you may use thefirst 3 weeks of class as a trial period when you can decide if you arecommitted to pursuing your education at Purdue Global.

During the Purdue Global trial period the following rights/restrictionsapply:

• You enjoy all the rights and resources of