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Source: 2005-2006 Catalog

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. Continuing Education became a separate unit. That same year the departments of Criminal Justice and Social Work were transferred to the School joining the existing departments of Allied Health, Human Services, and Office, Legal and Technology. These five departments offer degrees and certificates in over 20 professional programs.

Mission The School of Applied Studies has the primary function of offering quality professional 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; and
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 Health Science (BHS); Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Bachelor of Legal Studies (BLS _ pending Board of Regents Approval); (BSCJ); Bachelor of Social Work (BSW); Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ); and Master of Social Work (MSW). The School also offers Certificates of Completion in selected programs.

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).

Certificate Programs
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 candidates will complete all required hours at Washburn unless transfer credit is approved by the Dean.
Students seeking a Certificate will take all courses on a letter grade basis.

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:
  • Respiratory Therapy
• Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
  • Health Information Technology
• Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
  • Radiologic Technology
• Council on Social Work Education
• Kansas Board of Education
• American Bar Association
  • Legal Studies

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.

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. To count toward a major, minor, or correlate, work must be “C” 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 expected to follow the established standards of academic honesty and integrity. Failure to meet these standards may 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.

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, course grades are not used in Washburn GPA.
4. Students are required to file a Washburn declaration of major form.
5. KATS students taking WU courses 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 average of 3.5 or above. Only courses taken at Washburn are considered in determining eligibility. Letters of invitation are mailed to eligible individuals.

Lambda Nu Honor Society
Lambda Nu is a nationally organized and recognized scholastic honor society. The Kansas Theta chapter is sponsored by the Allied Health Department in the School of Applied Studies. The objectives are to foster academic scholarship at the highest academic record, promote research and investigation in the radiologic and imaging sciences and recognize exemplary scholarship.

To be eligible, students must be enrolled at Washburn University; have a 3.5 grade point average after one full semester of a professional radiologic or imaging program. Exemplary honors may be achieved upon evidence of additional professional recognition (i.e., academic paper or poster presentation, publication, etc.).

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:

Bonner Leaders/LINC Scholars
This honor is open to any undergraduate or graduate student enrolled part-time or full-time who is in good academic standing. Bonner Scholar honors are awarded to students who have been accepted into the Bonner Leaders program and who have completed the required community service commitment over a two year period.

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 Honors

1. A minimum grade point average of 3.75 in the major.
2. Student must complete all required hours at Washburn.
3. Student must take all courses for a letter grade.
4. 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 on 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.