About this Catalog Addendum
The updates listed in below apply to the 2013-2014 Argosy University Academic Catalog —Graduate Programs | Volume 4, Issue 1 . In addition to correcting errors in the 2013-2014 Argosy University Academic Catalog—Graduate Programs | Volume 4, Issue 1, this addendum compiles new and updated information.
The entries below describe where the new information should be inserted. Students are encouraged to contact their academic advisor or program chair in the event they have any questions regarding changes in program requirements.
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Revisions to the Argosy University Academic Catalog — Graduate Programs by Section
Section One, Introduction
Update
The eleventh paragraph under the “Campus-Based Programs ” section of “Accreditation and State Licensing ” has been modified. See revised statement below with update conveyed in red :
Argosy University, Washington DC, 1550 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22209 is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219, 1.804.225.2600.
Update
The following update applies to the American Psychological Association (APA) section under “Programmatic Accreditation .”
The first sentence under Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area has been revised and should be replaced with the following:
The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Program at American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | San Francisco Bay Area is accredited with the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Update
The following update applies to the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP ) section under “Programmatic Accreditation ”:
Theseventh paragraph that appears on the above referenced page has been revised as follows.
The first sentence has been revised and should read as follows (update conveyed in red ):
The Argosy University, Schaumburg Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree program is accredited by The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
The following should be inserted after the second sentence:
Currently the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is accredited by CACREP under the 2001 Standards as a Community Counseling program. The CACREP 2009 standards combine the Community Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling standards into standards for Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs. The counseling department intends to seek accreditation for this program as a Clinical Mental Health Counseling program when it comes up for re-accreditation, per CACREP guidelines.
See below for paragraph revised in its entirety with updates conveyed in red :
The Argosy University, Schaumburg Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree program is accredited by The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs can be contacted at 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 535-5990 (www.cacrep.org). Currently the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is accredited by CACREP under the 2001 Standards as a Community Counseling program. The CACREP 2009 standards combine the Community Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling standards into standards for Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs. The counseling department intends to seek accreditation for this program as a Clinical Mental Health Counseling program when it comes up for re-accreditation, per CACREP guidelines.
Section Seven, Academic Policies and Procedures
Correction
The correction below applies to “Transfer Credits ” the second item under “Factors Affecting Academic Progress ,” the fifth topic under “Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress for Graduate Programs .”
The second sentence has been revised and should be replaced with the following:
Grades for credits transferred in from any post-secondary institution will be recorded as “TR” in the Student Information System and will not affect the student’s Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
Corrections
The corrections described below apply to “Attendance .”
The following should be inserted as the second sentence of the second paragraph under “Argosy University Online Programs ”:
Students enrolled in a 5 week course who fail to meet the attendance requirements for any 2 weeks during a course will be administratively withdrawn from the course.
The third sentence of the second paragraph under “Argosy University Online Programs ” has been modified. The specific update is conveyed below in red :
Students enrolled in a 7.5 week course who fail to meet the attendance requirements for 2 consecutive weeks during a course will be administratively withdrawn from the course.
The following should be inserted as the second sentence of the fourth paragraph under “Argosy University Online Programs ”:
The last week of a 5 week class begins on Tuesday at 12:00 am MT and ends on the following Monday at 11:59 pm MT.
The following should be inserted as the second sentence of the fifth paragraph under “Argosy University Online Programs ”:
The last week of a 5 week class begins on Friday at 12:00 am MT and ends on the following Monday at 11:59 pm MT.
Section Nine, Graduate School of Business and Management
Update
The Graduate School of Business and Management mission statement has changed.See below for updated mission statement:
Argosy University Graduate School of Business and Management provides high quality, practical, and learner-centered programs to business practitioners from various organizations and sectors. We help our diverse group of students build competencies and ethical values that will allow them to contribute to their organization’s efficiency and competitiveness by planning and executing strategies relevant to today’s global work environment. The graduate business programs foster values of interpersonal effectiveness and social responsibility in a supportive environment of mutual respect and professional excellence.
Section Ten, College of Clinical Psychology
Updates and Correction
The update and correction described below apply to the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology degree program..
Update
The seventh paragraph under “Overview ” should be removed and replaced with the following:
The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology degree programs at American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | San Francisco Bay Area, American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | Southern California, American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | Washington DC, Arizona School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Florida School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Georgia School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Hawai’i School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | Chicago, Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | Schaumburg, and Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA). Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 Phone: 202.336.5979 / E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation.
Update
The eighth paragraph under “Overview ” should be deleted:
The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology degree program at Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area is “accredited, on probation (appealable)” with the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA) (750 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002-4242, 1.202.336.5979.
Correction
The undergraduate degree grade point average indicated under “Admission Requirements ” is not correct and should be replaced with the following:
- An undergraduate degree grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0)
Section Thirteen, College of Behavioral Sciences
Correction
The first bullet point under Admission Requirements for the Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology degree program should be corrected as indicated below (in red):
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Behavioral Sciences, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
Correction
The first bullet point under Admission Requirements for the Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology (Revised Curriculum) degree program should be corrected as indicated below (in red):
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Behavioral Sciences, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
Correction
The first bullet point under Admission Requirements for the Master of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology degree program should be corrected as indicated below (in red):
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Behavioral Sciences, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
Correction
The first bullet point under Admission Requirements for the Master of Arts in Sport-Exercise Psychology degree program (30 Credit Hours) should be corrected as indicated below (in red):
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Behavioral Sciences, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
Correction
The first bullet point under Admission Requirements for the Master of Arts in Sport-Exercise Psychology degree program (48 Credit Hours) should be corrected as indicated below (in red):
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Behavioral Sciences, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
Correction
The first bullet point under Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in Human Services degree program should be corrected as indicated below (in red):
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Behavioral Sciences, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
Correction
The first bullet point under Admission Requirements for the Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology degree program (License Eligible) degree program should be corrected as indicated below (in red):
- A master’s degree in a mental health field with a counseling practicum from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Behavioral Sciences, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
Correction
The first bullet point under Admission Requirements for the Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology (Non-Licensure) degree program should be corrected as indicated below (in red):
- A master’s degree in a mental health field with a counseling practicum from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Behavioral Sciences, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
Corrections
The corrections described below apply to the Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology (Non-Licensure/Revised) degree program .
The first bullet point under Admission Requirements should be corrected as indicated below (in red):
- A master’s degree in a mental health field with a counseling practicum from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Behavioral Sciences, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
R7032 Experimental Research Methods should be replaced with R7035 Methods and Analysis of Qualitative Research Methods under “Research Requirements .” See below for corrected course list:
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Research Requirements—Students Are Required to Take the Following
- R7001 - Introduction to Research Methods (3)
- R7031 - Methods and Analysis of Quantitative Research (3)
- R7035 - Methods and Analysis of Qualitative Research Methods (3)
Students Choose One of the Following
- R7034 - Advanced Statistical Methods (3)
- R7036 - Program Evaluation Methods (3)
- R7037 - Survey Techniques (3)
- R7040 - Advanced Qualitative Methods (3)
Research Requirements—12 Credit Hours |
Correction
The first bullet point under Admission Requirements for the Doctor of Education in Pastoral Community Counseling degree program should be corrected as indicated below (in red):
- A master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Behavioral Sciences, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
Correction
The first bullet point under Admission Requirements for the Doctor of Education in Counselor Education & Supervision degree program should be corrected as indicated below (in red):
- A master’s degree in a CACREP accredited program or a CACREP-equivalent program from a regionally accredited educational institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Behavioral Sciences, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
Correction
The first bullet point under Admission Requirements for the Doctor of Marriage & Family Therapy degree program should be corrected as indicated below (in red):
- A master’s degree in marriage and family therapy or related field of study from a regionally accredited institution, nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Behavioral Sciences, or an appropriately certified foreign institution with a minimum of two three-credit hour graduate level courses covering basic family theories and concepts of intervention, as well as one course on individual or group psychotherapy. An applicant who has not had one or more of these three courses or their equivalent may be accepted into the program, but may not register for courses in the DMFT degree program curriculum until this prerequisite has been met. A plan of study incorporating these prerequisite courses may be made available during the admissions interview.
Addition
Master of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology Degree Program (Revised Curriculum/36 Credit Hours) effective Fall semester 2014 (September 4, 2014).
Appendix IV, Tuition and Fee Schedule
The corrections described below apply to theArgosy University Campus-Based Programs section of Appendix IV, Tuition and Fee Schedule .
Correction
The Digital Resource Fees should be corrected as follows. The digital resource fee for master’s courses should be $85 and the digital resource fee for doctoral course should be $95.
Correction
The Housing Fee for Clinical Psychology Retreat listed in the campus-specific chart for Argosy University, Chicago should be $500.
The following updates have been added effective September 11, 2014
Section One, Introduction
Update
The following paragraph should be inserted under the “Campus-Based Programs” section of “Accreditation and State Licensing”:
Argosy University is a private institution and has been granted approval to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400 Sacramento CA 95833, www.bppe.ca.gov, 1.916.574.8200, Toll-free phone: 1.888.370.7589).
Section Seven, Academic Policies and Procedures
Correction
The correction below applies to “Transfer Credits,” the second item under “Factors Affecting Academic Progress,” the fifth topic under “Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress for Graduate Programs”.
The second sentence has been revised and should be replaced with the following:
Grades for credits transferred in from any post-secondary institution will be recorded as “TR” in the Student Information System and will not affect the student’s Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
Seven, Academic Policies and Procedures
Updates
The following updates apply to the transfer credit maximum chart in the Graduate Transfer Credit Criteria section
A (*) should be added to all master level programs in the chart below “Transfer credit maximums are listed here by program”.
A notes section should be added as follows:
Notes
* Master’s programs offered at campuses in the state of California are restricted to a transfer credit maximum of 6 credit hours.
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