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| History | Mission | General
Degree Requirements | Certificates | Accreditation
| Advising |
| Academic Standards | KATS Programs
| Phi Theta Kappa | Honors |
BRIEF HISTORY
In the fall of 1981, a new academic division was established within the
Office of Continuing and Special Instructional Programs to offer degrees
in those areas not directly related to existing University departments.
In the spring of 1983, the General Faculty of the University, the Board
of Regents, and the Kansas Legislature recognized the importance of these
growing applied programs to the mission of an urban university like Washburn
and established the School of Applied and Continuing Education.
In the spring of 1992, this academic unit was renamed the School of Applied
Studies and Continuing Education became a separate unit. That same year
the departments of Criminal Justice and Social Work were transferred to
the School to join the existing departments of Allied Health, Human Services,
and Office, Legal and Technology. These five departments offer degrees
and certificates in over 20 occupational programs.
MISSION
The School of Applied Studies has the primary function of offering quality
career oriented programs in areas which respond to community and state
needs.
The mission for the School of Applied Studies will be accomplished when
all graduates are:
1. Lifelong Learners who are committed to continuing education and scholarship.
2. Competent Individuals who possess the necessary skills for entry-level
employment.
3. Complex Thinkers who have the ability to problem solve, analyze, synthesize,
and evaluate.
4. Informed Individuals who are sensitive to cultural diversity.
5. Effective Communicators who have the necessary verbal and written skills
to work in our global society.
6. Responsible Individuals who demonstrate commitment to professional
values and ethics.
7. Technologically Literate Individuals with applications skills relevant
to their profession.
GENERAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The School of Applied Studies offers the following degrees: Associate
of Arts (AA); Associate of Applied Science (AAS); Associate of Science
(AS); Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS); Bachelor of Science in Criminal
Justice (BSCJ); Bachelor of Social Work (BSW); Master in Science in Criminal
Justice; and Master of Social Work (MSW). The School also offers Certificates
of Completion in credit areas.
In addition to University degree requirements common to all associate
degree programs (see Degrees, Common Requirements), the student must complete
all major and correlate courses specific to each program (see specific
program requirements).
For baccalaureate degrees, students must meet the University degree requirements
common to all baccalaureate programs (see Degrees, Common Requirements)
and complete all major and correlate courses specific to each program
(see specific program requirements).
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CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION
A student seeking a certificate in the School of Applied Studies must
apply to the program within the department in which they are seeking the
certificate. Application should be made during the semester in which the
student expects to finish certificate requirements. Certificate of Completion
candidates will complete all required hours at Washburn unless transfer
credit is approved by the Dean.
Students seeking a Certificate of Completion will normally take all courses
on a letter grade basis. Upon consent with the faculty advisor, up to
three semester credits may be taken pass/fail.
ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL
Programs within the School of Applied Studies are approved or accredited
by the following agencies:
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy
Education of the American Physical Therapy Association
- Physical Therapist Assistant
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational
Programs
- Health Information Technology
- Respiratory Therapy
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic
Technology
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiologic Technology
Council on Social Work Education
Kansas Board of Education
Kansas Board of Nursing
- Mental Health
American Bar Association
- Legal Assistant
ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT
Students who have selected a major in the School of Applied Studies should
be advised by a faculty member teaching in that area, the Department Chair,
or the Dean's designate. The students should meet with their advisor at
least once each semester to ensure all program requirements are met. Students
who do not have an assigned advisor should contact the Dean's office.
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
Students with a declared major in the School must maintain a cumulative
Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 in order to graduate or receive a certificate
of completion. To count toward a major, minor, or correlate, work must
be of "C" grade or better.
Students who fail to maintain the University minimum academic standards
may be placed on probation or suspended according to the University procedures.
All students are also expected to follow the established standards of
academic honesty and integrity. Failure to meet these standards may also
result in dismissal.
Certain programs uphold additional academic standards for continuance
in the program. Students are advised to contact their faculty advisors,
Department Chair, or the Dean s office for details.
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JOINT PROGRAMS WITH KAW AREA
TECHNICAL SCHOOL (KATS)
Washburn University offers a number of joint programs with the Kaw Area
Technical School which lead to an associate degree. Specific requirements
for each area of concentration are listed by program (see specific program
requirements).
Requirements for credit transfer for joint programs with Kaw Area Technical
School (KATS):
1. Students must successfully complete all program requirements at KATS.
2. Students must begin coursework at Washburn within six years of completing
the KATS program.
3. KATS credit is posted on the Washburn transcript as a block of credits
in the area of concentration.
4. The grade point average of KATS joint program students will be determined
only on classes taken from Washburn.
5. Students are required to file a Washburn declaration of major form.
Consult with an advisor from your program area at Washburn when developing
your degree plan. KATS students taking WU courses should register for
courses at WU through the Dean's Office in the School of Applied Studies.
ALPHA MU OMICRON CHAPTER OF PHI
THETA KAPPA
Phi Theta Kappa is a nationally-organized and recognized scholastic honor
society, the Alpha Mu Omicron chapter is sponsored by the School of Applied
Studies. The objective of the Alpha Mu Omicron chapter is to recognize
and honor those students in two-year degree programs who have attained
scholastic excellence in their respective fields of study.
To be eligible, students must be enrolled at Washburn University; must
have completed at least twelve credit hours at Washburn in courses leading
to an associate degree; and must have a grade point average of 3.5 or
above. Only courses taken at Washburn are considered in determining eligibility.
Letters of invitation are mailed to eligible individuals.
SAS SCHOOL HONORS
In the School of Applied Studies, students are eligible to receive School
honors upon graduation if they fulfill the following minimum requirements:
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE HONORS
1. A grade point average of 3.5 in the correlate courses, including a
3.5 in upper division work in the major.
2. Successful completion of a research project or an equivalent deemed
suitable by the department.
3. The recommendation of the department. Individual departments may specify
additional requirements.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE HONORS
1. A minimum grade point average of 3.5 in the major and correlate courses,
with a minimum of 30-hours of degree courses completed at Washburn University.
2. Grade point averages are calculated on all required major and required
correlated courses applied to the Associate degree.
3. The recommendation of the department. Individual departments may specify
additional requirements.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION HONORS
1. A minimum grade point average of 3.75 in the major.
2. The recommendation of the department. Individual departments may specify
additional requirements.
DEAN'S HONOR ROLL
Students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.4 or better
are honored by having their names placed upon the Dean's Honor Roll. They
are so notified by the Dean of the School of Applied Studies. Completion
of a minimum of 12-semester hours taken for a letter grade is required.
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