East-West University Catalog 2019-2020: Admission, Tuition, and Academic Information, Exercises of Communication

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Pursuit of excellence by all

through relevant, effective and

convenient education.

Equal educational opportunity

for all racial, ethnic and socio-

economic groups.

Program offerings of liberal

arts and sciences along with

job and career related

professional education geared

to the service economy of

modern times.

Service to humankind with a

global, multi-cultural and

future-oriented perspective.

PUrPosE and statUs This online academic catalog is the official source for East-West University academic programs and courses. Students are encouraged to utilize the catalog along with materials provided by the individual academic programs (and the advising worksheet) to plan their path to graduation.

The online academic catalog offers many features to assist students, including advanced search options, intuitive navigation,

and easier access to East-West University’s main web pages. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic adviser at least once each term and reference the catalog under which they enroll as degree-seeking.

The online academic catalog will be published annually, allowing changes to programs and courses in order to be more visible for each new academic year. The current schedule of classes is available on East-West University’s main web page.

The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the University and the student, nor an offer to enter into a contract. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this catalog, it must be understood that all courses, course descriptions, designations of instructors, curricular and degree requirements and other academic information described herein are subject to change or elimination at any time without notice or published amendment to this catalog. The University reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time. This right to change provisions and requirements includes, but is not limited to, the right to reduce or eliminate course offerings in academic fields to add requirements for graduation. Fees and all other charges are subject to change at any time without notice. Students should consult the appropriate academic or administrative department, or other service provider, for currently accurate information on any matters described in this catalog.

the University Mission

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looking for a diffErEnt catalog? Students are expected to meet the program and degree requirements under the catalog year in which they are first enrolled as degree-seeking, provided that they complete graduation requirements within a continuous period of no more than eight years. See Catalog Year and Degree Requirements for more information.

2013-2016 Academic Catalog (Archived)

• Select from the drop-down menu in the top right corner of the screen. 2012 or earlier catalogs: Contact the Registrar’s Office.

divErsity and inclUsivity East-West University strives to celebrate humanity in all its wondrous and complex variation. Because we value diversity, it is our mission to sustain a community where all may flourish, safe to embrace both shared experiences and differences. To this end, we treat all with respect and compassion. We respect, understand, and embrace the differences and similarities among our students, staff, faculty and the community we proudly serve. As a community, East-West University encourages the richness of diversity and values the dignity of all persons. We strive to foster an equal and positive learning environment that reflects the diverse nature of the people of Chicago, Illinois, the nation, and the world. We seek to connect East-West University campus culture and behavior to our commitment to inclusivity and diversity by cultivating an environment

of acceptance using open conversations to improve awareness and enhance harmonies and by hosting events and sponsoring activities that reflect our mission. It is the policy of East-West University not to discriminate improperly against any matriculated student, employee or prospective employee on account of age, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or being differently abled. Such policy is in compliance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations. Inquiries concerning the application of any of these laws may be directed to the University Provost or to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington, D.C. for laws, such as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, administered by that department.

accrEditation East-West University (the University) in Chicago, Illinois, is accredited since 1983 by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; it has been placed on probation.

For information on NCA accreditation, contact (800) 621- 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-

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t hE U nivErsity

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PUrPosEs The following are the purposes in support of the University’s philosophy and mission:

to Provide relevant, Effective and convenient Education: The founders of East-West University believe there will always be a need for colleges and universities which offer relevant, diversified, and attractive academic programs at convenient times and places, which employ effective modes of educational delivery, and which adopt a policy of low tuition and opportunities to seek financial aid. To meet the needs of students coming from different racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, the academic programs of East-West University encompass many aspects of human life. They include both liberal and professional education as well as studies related to the arts, family, and practical living so intellects are sharpened, perspectives broadened, and effectiveness in life and in vocations increased.

to foster Equal Educational opportunity for all racial, Ethnic and socio-Economic groups: The principle of equality of educational opportunity and of human worth is the centerpiece of all academic and fiscal planning of East-West University.

to offer Programs in liberal arts and sciences along With Job and career related Professional Education geared to the service Economy of Modern times: Higher education plays an important part in the trend towards increasing consumption of professional services. Indeed, it is virtually the only source of personnel for such services. The production of services uses few raw materials and is remarkably clean in its environmental effects. Services, particularly of the professional

type such as health care, business and engineering professions, entertainment and recreation, the arts, religion, government and education at all levels, are uniquely related to human welfare and to the development of human beings. They touch profoundly the lives of individuals and determine the range of personal opportunity.

to cultivate dedication to serve humankind With a global, Multi-cultural and future- oriented Perspective: Also worthy of serious thought is a global, multi- cultural, and future-oriented perspective of higher learning that is often neglected in universities and colleges. We are living in an increasingly interdependent and interconnected world in which exponential growth is causing a serious shrinkage of space and resources. Astonishing advances in scientific and technological innovations transgress, indeed in some cases obliterate, national boundaries. National interest can no longer be defined and attained in isolation from the global interest. If humankind is to survive in this fast changing world, we need a profound reshaping of higher education, so an international intellectual community can be created which has the ability to adapt to an uncertain future and which can innovate, improvise, and solve problems with no precedent. As its name connotes, East-West University strives to meet these goals in its educational, research, and informational programs. Its international faculty resources focus on building bridges of harmony and cooperation among nations and people of the East and of the West for a better understanding of the human family

thE localE and constitUEncy of thE UnivErsity The locale of East-West University is the City of Chicago and its suburbs extending beyond the

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State of Illinois into the States of Wisconsin and Indiana – one of the largest metropolitan areas of the world. Not only is this area the merging point of the eastern and western United States, but it has become a confluence of the distinctive features of the western world and the eastern world communities. Almost 22% of the population of the City of Chicago, over half a million people, are either foreign-born or native- born of foreign or mixed parentage. About 36% of Chicagoans, 5 years and over, speak a language other than English at home. There are literally hundreds of thousands of west and east Europeans, Italians, Greeks, Turks, Africans, Arabs, Iranians, Pakistanis, Indians, Southeast Asians, Chinese and Japanese, as well as African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Latin- Americans and others living here together – an incredibly rich and vital constituency worthy of pride for any great university.

location and caMPUs facilitiEs The Chicago campus facilities of East-West University consists of the East building located at 816 South Michigan Avenue, the West building at 819 South Wabash Avenue, and the Student Life Center (SLC) located at 829 South Wabash Avenue, in the South Loop of the downtown area. The three buildings are connected by an enclosed walkway. Michigan Avenue is one of the most imposing thoroughfares in America. Grant park and Lake Michigan are located to the east of the campus and the towering buildings to the west and the north form a setting that is attractive and memorable. The architectural grandeur and beauty of downtown Chicago is world- renowned. Chicago’s Museum Campus, comprising the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum of Natural History, and the Shedd Aquarium, is a short walk to the southeast of the campus. The Chicago Public Library Cultural

Center, Millennium Park, the Art Institute, Buckingham Fountain, Orchestra Hall, Soldier Field, theaters, the financial district, federal and state office buildings, and fine restaurants are all within easy walking distance.

stUdEnt lifE cEntEr The Student Life Center provides academic and recreational facilities, meeting and conference rooms, informal gathering places, a restaurant and 70 apartments for college students affiliated with a promising institution of higher learning: East-West University (EWU). Recreational facilities include the full-size basketball court, a cardio and strength training fitness center as well as a yoga room.

Academic facilities include the University library, tutoring center, an open computer lab and two classroom spaces, one traditional and another computer lab-based. Conference facilities include the Riaz H. Waraich Auditorium for lectures, Conference Rooms East and West for small group meetings as well as the 17th Floor Multipurpose Room and terrace for receptions.

The Student Life Center provides free open wireless on all main floors (floors 1-6) for members of the University community.

Student housing called Flats at East-West University is located on floors 7-16 of the Student Life Center. Apartments are furnished with a bed, desk, desk chair, dresser, wardrobe as well as a refrigerator, freezer and microwave. Utilities are included within the license agreement (including cable TV, Internet, heat, water, garbage, and electricity). Other amenities available to residents include lounges, on-site laundry, vending machines and bicycle storage. License agreements are valid for 9 months (late

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statEMEnt of acadEMic frEEdoM As an essential element of living up to the philosophy, adhering to the mission, and pursuing the purposes of East-West University as stated in its publications, the University endorses in principle the Statement of Academic Freedom adopted by the American Association of University Professors in 1940, inclusive of later amendments. More specifically:

a. Teachers are entitled to full freedom in research and in the publication of the results, subject to adequate performance of their other academic duties; but research for pecuniary return should be based upon an understanding with the authorities of the institution. b. Teachers are entitled to freedom in the classroom in discussing their subject, but they should be careful not to introduce into their teaching matter which has no relation to their subject. c. College and university teachers are citizens, members of a learned profession, and officers of an educational institution. When they speak or write as citizens, they should be free from institutional censorship or discipline, but their special position in the community imposes special obligations. As scholars and educational officers, they should remember that the public may judge their profession and their institution by their utterances. Hence they should at all times be accurate, should exercise appropriate restraint, should show respect for the opinion of others, and should make every effort to indicate that they are not speaking for the institution.

The institutional policies and regulations applicable to any and all of the above areas are discussed in East-West University publications

and provide the interpretative and legal basis for institutional actions.

govErnancE and adMinistration Board of directors of the corporation Ultimate custodianship of the University’s interests is vested in a seven-member Corporate Board of Directors, which includes the founders of the University Corporation. The board functions as a Foundation Board in accordance with the provisions of its Articles of Incorporation, by-laws, and all pertinent statutes. Directors may attend meetings of the Board of Trustees as non-voting observers.

Board of trustees The operation and development of the University and the regulation and management of its affairs are governed by the 13-21 member Board of Trustees. Nominations to membership of the Board of Trustees may be made by any current Trustee of the University. The Board of Trustees has direct responsability for the operations of the University through its powers to appoint and supervise the Chancellor of the University. Other functions of the Trustees include mobilizing resources and building assets of the University on a continuing basis, approving policies and strategic plans, and the annual budget for the University’s operation and development. The incumbent trustees of the University represent a wide variety of backgrounds, demonstrate exceptional professional caliber, and bring a wide experience of community involvement and public interest work.

the chancellor The Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the University and an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees and of all Committees of the Board. Among the Chancellor’s responsibilities are:

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Supervising the day-to-day operation of the University in accordance with the policies approved by the Board of Trustees. Enforcement of University rules and regulations. Management of fiscal matters. Appointment, supervision, evaluation and removal of all academic and administrative personnel of the University. Initial approval and presentation to the Board of Trustees of the policies and procedures of all academic and administrative committees and councils of the University. Preparation of reports on the state of the University required by various agencies. Managing the University’s relations with other educational agencies and institutions.

administrative organization The organizational structure of the University integrates relationships and functions of employees in a way designed to support the institutional mission. The organizational chart illustrates this organizational structure and fundamental accountability, authority, and responsibility relationships.

A team decision-making approach ensures extensive communication among top and midlevel executives and the faculty, improving the quality of decisions, facilitating team allegiance, and educating team members concerning the intricacies of each major operating unit of the University. it also provides peer regulation of performance expectations and timeliness. Key decision-making groups are comprised of selected members of the administrative and academic staff of the University and include:

The Administrative Core Group, which oversees University management issues, and makes or reviews recommendations to the Chancellor and the Board of Trustees. The Faculty Council, which adopts and revises academic policies, programs, curriculum, and faculty personnel policies. The Curriculum and General Education Committee, which makes reccomendations to the Faculty Council on all curricular matters and the General Education program. The Standing Committee on University Planning, which creates, tracks, and adjusts the strategic plan. The Development and University Relations Committee, which coordinates the functions of the offices of development, grantsmanship, public relations, and publications. The Student Success Committee, which works to enhance student persistence, retention, and graduation.

The General Assembly of the University consists of all full-time members of the academic and administrative staff and the Chancellor. It meets at least twice a year for planning retreats. It makes policy recommendations for action by the Chancellor for purposes of the University’s efficient operation and development. It may also appoint advisory committees on academic programs, and recommend policies regulating student work, fiscal resources, administrative organization, and other aspects of institutional governance.

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adMission rEQUirEMEnts East-West University welcomes applications for admission from all who are desirous and capable of undertaking college-level education. The University’s programs require seriousness of purpose, high motivation, and emotional maturity.

East-West University has rolling admissions; applications for admission are reviewed and processed all year round. Students can begin their studies at the University either in the fall quarter, which normally starts at the end of September, or the winter quarter, which begins in early January, or the spring quarter, which begins in April, or the summer session which begins in early July.

The following are requirements for all applicants seeking an associate or a bachelor’s degree:

Graduation from an accredited high school, G.E.D. or high school equivalent. Official transcript from an accredited high school and/or college. ACT or SAT examination results.

In addition to the above requirements, applicants seeking individual courses should be aware that other requirements might apply depending on the course/program of study. Special consideration will be given to those who may not meet the above requirements on a case-by-case basis.

thE adMission ProcEss A student applying for admission at East- West University must:

Submit a completed East-West University application for admission and the non-refundable application fee. Submit a high school diploma or the G.E.D. certificate. Submit official copies of transcripts from all previously attended schools, colleges and universities. Submit completed FERPA form. Submit ACT or SAT test results. Meet with a University admissions counselor. Take the University placement tests in English and mathematics, if applicable. These tests are administered free of charge. Students with at least 12-quarter hours of college level transfer credits or equivalent in English and mathematics with grades of C or better from an accredited institution may be exempted from these tests.

iMMUniZation As required by the Illinois Department of Public Heath, full-time students born on or after January 1, 1957, and enrolling or continuing at East-West University must present proof of immunization as described in Illinois Public Act 85-1315, title 77: Public Health, part 694 as amended.

admission and registration information

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transfEr stUdEnts and crEdit By EXaMination East-West University welcomes students who wish to transfer from other schools, colleges and universities. Applicants must follow the regular admission procedure. Transfer students should contact the admissions office for further details.

East-West University considers granting transfer credit for the following:

College level courses in which a student has earned a C grade or better taken at regionally accredited or state approved institutions of higher learning in the United States. College level courses in which a student has earned a D grade can be applied towards General Education courses only. 92 credit hours of credit will be awarded upon review if the student earned an associate degree from an accredited institution upon review. Foreign transcripts evaluated at the student’s expense by an outside agency designated by the University. Credits from independent study courses approved by the National University Extension Association. Proficiency examinations such as the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES, or an East-West University proficiency examination in program-specific courses. Military service school courses. Assessment of knowledge gained from experience, independent study, or other non-traditional approaches to education in accordance with the University procedures.

Such transfer credits will be applied to the requirements of a degree program if students complete their residency requirement and the remaining coursework in their major and minor fields of study. Credit for transfer courses completed more than ten years before the time of admission may be denied. No credit for the course work completed at another institution will be accepted if the same or equivalent course is taken at East-West University. Credit hours earned at colleges which operate on a semester basis will be multiplied by 1.5 in order to convert them to quarter hours.

Prior lEarning assEssMEnt East-West University recognizes the growing geographic and career mobility of modern post-industrial society. The University also recognizes that the traditional timetable for higher education is not appropriate for everyone, particularly working adults who may have already acquired relevant, useful, and verifiable competencies from nonacademic experiences — career employment, special training, volunteer work or community service, recreation and travel, military experience, or self-directed study.

To meet the need of such students, the University offers an option for Prior Learning Assessment within each of its existing degree programs. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is a process through which learners identify areas of learning from their past experiences, demonstrate that learning through appropriate documentation, and submit their materials related to specific course objectives so that they can be assessed and possibly awarded academic credit. PLA will reduce the repetition of relevant, course-related material for learners with prior learning (or with prior degrees). PLA can reduce the time required to earn a degree.