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ADDENDUM TO 2018-2019 UNIVERSITY CATALOGThe following changes are effective as of June 12, 2019.PAGE 80, 8.37 RN TO BSN COMPLETIONThe following is a revision to this section. Note that, as of June 12, 2019, the RN to BSN program will offer an accelerated option.RN TO BSN COMPLETION ACCELERATED ent-disclosuresThe RN to BSN Completion accelerated option is designed for theexperienced Registered Nurse who has been in clinical practicefor at least 2 years and who needs to complete the BSN as quicklyas possible. Ideal candidates for this accelerated option will have:earned at least a 3.0 GPA in the entry-level RN coursework;limited outside responsibilities; a consistent work schedule; andthe motivation to devote 10 months to furthering their career. Inthe accelerated option, students are authorized to complete 6-9credits per term in the order shown. This authorization is revoked ifthe student is no longer making satisfactory academic progress asdefined in the Student Handbook and Catalog. A student who fails/withdraws or is withdrawn from a course may be placed into thestandard option. A student may, at any time, place themselves intothe standard option; however, the student may not move back andforth between the standard and accelerated options. All RN to BSNspecific requirements apply to the accelerated option.RN TO BSN COMPLETION ACCELERATED OPTIONCREDITHOURSTerm 1NUR402*Transition to Professional Nursing3NUR306Pharmacology3HSN310Scholarly Writing for HealthcareProfessions3Pathophysiology3Term 2NUR302Health Assessment for ProfessionalNursing3Nursing Ethics3NUR410*Theoretical Concepts of Research inNursing3NUR415*Nursing Informatics3Mathematical Statistics (from GE core)3NUR417* Nursing Leadership and Management3NUR427* Population Health in the Global Community3NUR441*Case Management Concepts3NUR499*RN-BSN Capstone Project3NUR405* NUR304Term 3MA230Term 4Term 5Program Core General Education Core39Basic RN program - credits for nursing coursework30General Education Transferable Credits21Experiential Credit for RN practice30TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS120Note: Courses with an asterisk may not be transferred in and must be taken in thatorder. Non-matriculating students holding a current and unencumbered RN licensemay take an individual nursing course. Indicates practice experience exists in the course.Note: Prior postsecondary education transcripts will be reviewed for possibletransfer of credit for HSN310, MA230, NUR302, NUR304, and NUR306 for amaximum of 9 credits allowed for transfer.PAGE 82, 8.40 HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENTThe following is a revision to this section. Note that, as of June 12, 2019, the BS-HIM curriculum will be as follows:BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE ment-disclosuresThe Health Information Management program provides the studentwith the skills required to analyze information needs, designsolutions and manage information storage, transfer and retrieval inhealthcare environments.STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Use information systems tools, techniques and methodologiesapplicable to healthcare systemsGRANTHAM UNIVERSITY 2018–2019 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOKApplyproject management principles to information systems development efforts in healthcare institutionsStructureinformation collection and presentation to facilitate executive-level planning and decision-making inhealthcare environmentsApplyfundamental systems analysis and design concepts and problem-solving strategies to information technology problemsAnalyze,design and implement solutions to healthcare information problems6 ADDENDUM

ADDENDUM TO 2018-2019 UNIVERSITY CATALOGThe following changes are effective as of June 12, 2019. Develop reporting and support capabilities forhealthcare decisionsBACHELOR OF SCIENCE - HEALTH INFORMATIONMANAGEMENTAH213Basic Procedure Coding Systems (AH212)3AH214Reimbursement Methodologies3AH356Information Security and Privacy in HealthcareOrganizations3AH432Health Care Informatics3AH497Healthcare Systems Capstone (Completion ofDegree Requirements)33HSN310Scholarly Writing for Healthcare Professions36CS205Computer Software Applications in Healthcare3CREDITHOURSGENERAL EDUCATIONEnglish Composition6Math9MA105College AlgebraNatural/Physical/Computer ScienceBIO113Anatomy and Physiology3MGT150Principles of Business Management3BIO116Introduction to Pathophysiology3MGT461Leadership in Organizations3Oral Communication6ACC220Financial Accounting (MA105)3Social Sciences/Behavioral Sciences6IS216Computer Networks3Humanities and Fine Arts3IS242Management Information Systems (CS105)3Computer Science3IS311Security Operations33IS320Database Applications (CS105)33IS336Information Systems Analysis (CS265 orIS242)3IS351Information Systems Project Management3CS105Introduction to Computer ApplicationsGeneral Education ElectiveGeneral Education Requirements42BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM COREAH111Health Care Delivery Systems3AH114Medical Terminology3AH212Basic Diagnosis Coding Systems (AH114)3Program Core Requirements57OPEN ELECTIVES300 Open ElectivesTOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS21120MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LEADERSHIPStarting on June 12, 2019, the College of Arts and Sciences will offer the following degree program.MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE ment-disclosuresThe Master of Science in Leadership incorporates leadership theoryand practice. The program curriculum provides students with aninterdisciplinary framework for understanding their own leadershipskill sets as well as various opportunities to practice them. Further,the interdisciplinary approach allows students the opportunity toexplore the various theories and practices related to leadership andtheir individual leadership style. Students examine key conceptssuch as strategic communication, leading change and emotionalintelligence. This examination promotes the use of hands-on,real-world experience coupled with learned theory, all of which isassessed via case studies and the completion of an e-portfolio.GRANTHAM UNIVERSITY 2018–2019 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOKSTUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMESEvaluateleadership at various levels, including people, structures, culture and tasksExplorekey leadership areas such as management, ethics, strategic thinking and organizational cultureAnalyzethe importance of promoting diversity, inclusion and trust, while ensuring leadership accountability in a global settingImplementleadership skills through action-learning and research projectsExamineand apply leadership theory through practice experience7 ADDENDUM

ADDENDUM TO 2018-2019 UNIVERSITY CATALOGThe following changes are effective as of June 12, 2019.LEADERSHIPCREDITHOURSLD550Cross-cultural Communication &Leadership3Ethics in Leadership3Organizational Behavior3GU500Graduate Student Success1LD560LD501Leadership Styles & Development3MGT517LD510Grit, Performance & Staying Power3LD580Leadership Strategies for Change3LD520Critical Communication & Leadership3LD570Leading & High Performance3LD530Leadership Theories & Strategies4LD5994LD540Effective Coaching3Leadership Capstone (Completion ofDegree Requirements)TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS3610 COURSE DESCRIPTIONSThe following is a revision to this section. Effective June 12, 2019, the following courses will be offered.HSN310 SCHOLARLY WRITING FOR HEALTHCAREPROFESSIONSLD510 GRIT, PERFORMANCE AND STAYING POWER3 CREDITSPREREQUISITES: NONEScholarly Writing for Healthcare Professions is designed to combinethe elements of evidence from research and critical thinking intoan organized format that demonstrates scholarly academic writing.This course focuses on the skills necessary to develop professionalwriting that supports ideas and infers relationships. Studentsprogressively expand their capability to produce clear, substantivewritten communication at the baccalaureate level of education,both in regard to classroom assignments and more globally in theirchosen healthcare profession.LD501 LEADERSHIP STYLES AND DEVELOPMENT3 CREDITSPREREQUISITES: NONEThis course is designed to provide a basic introduction to leadershipby focusing on what it means to be a good leader. Emphasis is onthe practice of leadership. The course will examine topics such as:the nature of leadership, recognizing leadership traits, developingleadership skills, creating a vision, setting the tone, listening toout-group members, handling conflict, overcoming obstaclesand addressing ethics in leadership. Attention will be given tounderstanding and improving one’s own leadership performance.GRANTHAM UNIVERSITY 2018–2019 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK3 CREDITSPREREQUISITES: NONEThis course offers powerful yet practical advice for students toharness personal excellence. Grounded in research, this courseis based on a simple yet revolutionary principle of learning to leadone’s self first in order to more effectively lead others. This inclusiveapproach to self-motivation and self-influence equips students withthe strategies and tips they need to build a strong foundation in thestudy of management and leadership, as well as enhancing theirpersonal effectiveness.LD520 CRITICAL COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP 3 CREDITSPREREQUISITES: NONEEffective leadership requires effective communication skills. Inthis course, we will explore the transformational power of wordsand practice delivering messages with credibility and conviction.Additionally, we will examine the dynamics of conversation - howpeople jockey for power or manipulate others through rhetoricaldevices. We will learn how to interpret nonverbal communicationas well as monitor our own nonverbals, so that we can align ourmessage with our behaviors.8 ADDENDUM

ADDENDUM TO 2018-2019 UNIVERSITY CATALOGThe following changes are effective as of June 12, 2019.LD530 LEADERSHIP THEORIES AND STRATEGIES4 CREDITSPREREQUISITES: NONEThis course provides an in-depth review of the major theoriesand models of leadership as they function within an organization.A historical review of leadership theory will be combined withcontemporary issues in leadership practice. Students will analyzeindividual models of leadership with an emphasis on the applicationof these models to organizational situations, including in their ownworkplace. Students will evaluate their leadership style throughvarious self-assessments providing the framework for selfawareness and evaluation. Students culminate their assessmentof each model by designing a leadership action plan for acontemporary social issue.LD540 EFFECTIVE COACHING3 CREDITSPREREQUISITES: NONEEffective leaders seek to enhance their teams through formal andinformal coaching activities. This course teaches you practicesyou can use immediately to foster employee commitment and helpemployees gain the skills necessary to sustain and grow any type oforganization. Topics covered in this course include: the attributes ofa good coach, powerful listening, asking good questions, mentoringand creative solutions through coaching.LD550 CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONAND LEADERSHIP3 CREDITSPREREQUISITES: NONEThis course presents students with challenging cross-culturalsituations that develop for different reasons and from differentbackgrounds. This course provides a look for practical worksolutions and ways to integrate culture into social change and civicengagement. This course helps students master the skills necessaryto connect globally and grasp the role of cultural nuances,behaviors, attitudes and emotions in a harmonious and equitableglobal environment. Topics include civic and political engagement,social action, relationships, consumption and production of media,global workplace, cross-cultural adjustment and competence, andother practical issues.LD560 ETHICS IN LEADERSHIPLD570 LEADING AND HIGH PERFORMANCE3 CREDITSPREREQUISITES: NONEHuman and organizational learning are intertwined. Improving theirperformance means learning new ways to work. For many people,learning theory and practice has been embedded in the trainingfunction of most organizations; however, organizational learningmay best be described through change and innovation. This courseconsiders the issues of human and organizational learning thatchanges performance.LD580 LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE3 CREDITSPREREQUISITES: NONEThis course is designed to expose students to a broad spectrumof leadership issues relative to the strategic importance of leadingorganizational change, including the dynamics of leadership,successfully implementing change and the impacts of changeaffecting today’s and tomorrow’s organizational leadership. Thiscourse provides a practical, real-world understanding of severaldimensions of leadership in relation to change. Topics include theimportance of leadership, how successful leadership can resultin a more effective organization and how leaders can identify andovercome resistance to change.LD599 LEADERSHIP CAPSTONE4 CREDITSPREREQUISITES: COMPLETION OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTSThe Leadership Capstone course is intended to be concludingand integrative experience of the leadership coursework. It is anopportunity for students to integrate concepts learned throughoutthe program into a leadership portfolio that showcases theirleadership abilities, personal reflections, accomplishments, skills,activities and effects on individuals and environments. Topicsinclude an application of leadership theories and incorporatesleadership development with people, structures, culture and tasks.3 CREDITSPREREQUISITES: NONEThis course examines the unique ethical challenges facedby leaders with an emphasis on building ethical competency.Topics include virtue ethics, evil, forgiveness, moral theories,moral reasoning, ethical decision-making, ethical influence,transformational leadership, servant leadership, ethical groupproblem solving, ethical organizational climate, ethical diversity andethical crisis leadership.GRANTHAM UNIVERSITY 2018–2019 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK9 ADDENDUM

ADDENDUM TO 2018-2019 UNIVERSITY CATALOGGRANTHAM UNIVERSITY2018-2019UNIVERSITY CATALOG ADDENDUMPUBLISHED MARCH 4, 2019This addendum is an integral part of the 2018-2019 Grantham University Catalog, which was publishedSeptember 4, 2018. All changes are effective March 4, 2019, unless otherwise noted. The amendments listedbelow take precedence over information contained in the 2018-2019 University Catalog.GRANTHAM UNIVERSITY 2018–2019 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK10 ADDENDUM

ADDENDUM TO 2018-2019 UNIVERSITY CATALOGThe following changes are effective as of March 4, 2019.PAGE 5, 1.5 RE-ADMITTANCE POLICYThe following is a revision to this section. Note the addition of language regarding the re-admittance policy for the Medical AdministrativeAssistant Program.Any student who has been withdrawn from Grantham for anyreason or is returning to Grantham after 180 calendar days will becategorized as a re-admit.Due to rapid changes in the health care environment, theabbreviated length of certificate programs and the frequent updatesto the Medical Administrative Assistant Certification Exam, studentsin the Medical Administrative Assistant program who are out over 90days will be categorized as a re-admit.The re-admission process will include a program review. Thestudent is subject to the policies, procedures and any changedacademic requirements in force at the time of re-admission. Coursesmay remain unchanged, be removed or added as needed to meetcurrent curriculum requirements.PAGE 15, 2.12 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESSThe following is a revision to this section. Note the change in language regarding required documentation.REPEATING A COURSERepeated courses and earned credits awarded when a studentrepeats a course to improve a grade are subject to the SAPdefinitions and policy. Credit hours from a repeated course arecounted as attempted hours every time the course is repeated.Once a course is passed, the credit hours are counted as bothattempted and completed credit hours.A student may repeat a Failed (F) or Withdrawn (W) course only onetime unless special circumstances are documented and approvedby the program Dean. A student receiving an “F” in a requiredcourse must repeat the course and earn a passing grade prior tograduation. If a student fails or withdraws from the repeated courseagain, these options are available: Submit an appeal for a third course attempt to theappropriate Dean Transfer a successfully completed, appropriately accreditedcourse from another institution to GranthamChange programsPending review of the appeal, the student may be required to submitdocumentation of extenuating circumstances to justify a multipleattempt. If the appeal is approved, the student will be allowedanother attempt to pass the course. The student must pay allrelevant tuition and fees for repeating the course.Students using Title IV aid as their funding source should refer totheir Student Financial Services Officer to determine financial impactwhen repeating a course.Students may repeat any course to improve their grade pointaverage; however, the student must be aware that a repeatedcourse counts against the maximum number of credits that may beattempted prior to placement on academic warning or suspensionfrom the University. Grantham University will not allow a student tocontinue the program if more credits than allowed by the MaximumTime Frame for Program Completion policy are attempted. Thehighest earned grade for a repeated course will be used in the GPAcalculation. All course attempts will be reflected on the transcript. Allrepeated credits are included in the Course Completion Rate andMaximum Time Frame for Program Completion calculations.PAGE 15, 2.12 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESSThe following is a revision to this section. Note the change in language regarding required documentation.SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS GENERAL POLICIESINCOMPLETE (I) COURSEIf a student does not complete a course within the eight-week termdue to extenuating circumstances, a request for an Incomplete(I) from the instructor can be made. In order to be eligible for anGRANTHAM UNIVERSITY 2018–2019 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOKIncomplete, a student must have completed at least 50 percentof the required work for the course and may be required tosubmit documentation of the reported extenuating circumstances.Incompletes must be requested by the student in an email to theinstructor and must be made at least 48 hours prior to the courseend date. Incompletes may only be awarded for extenuating11 ADDENDUM

ADDENDUM TO 2018-2019 UNIVERSITY CATALOGThe following changes are effective as of March 4, 2019.circumstances that prevent a student from completing a course. Ifthe instructor grants the request for an “I”, the student will be givenan additional 14 days of course access beginning the Mondayfollowing the term end date. A grade of I will be assigned and willremain in the student academic records until the final grade postsor until the end of the 14-day Incomplete period. At the end of theadditional 14 days, any remaining Incomplete course requirementswill be awarded a grade of zero and averaged into the final grade.No additional time can be granted. The final grade will remain on thetranscript.If circumstances prevent a student from requesting an Incompleteprior to course end, the student may submit an appeal for anIncomplete. Documentation of the circumstance may be required.Incompletes granted after the course end date by approved appealwill permit students course access 14 calendar days from the datethat the Incomplete posts.PAGE 60, 8.16 CRIMINAL JUSTICE (BACHELOR OF ARTS)The following is a revision to this section. Note the reformatting of the Criminal Justice concentrations to clarify their status as elements ofthe Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and not freestanding degree programs.BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE ment-disclosuresThe objective of the Criminal Justice degree program is to providestudents with the knowledge and skills to enter the workforce andadvance as professionals at the various stages of the criminaljustice field. Required coursework builds a foundation and broadbase of skills in advanced criminal justice theory and crime,the practice of law enforcement and the U.S. judicial system,which includes adult and juvenile corrections. Elective coursesar

UNIVERSITY CATALOG ADDENDUM PUBLISHED APRIL 18, 2019 This addendum is an integral part of the 2018-2019 Grantham University Catalog, which was published September 4, 2018. All changes are effective April 18, 2019, unless otherwise noted. The amendments listed below take precedence over information contained in the 2018-2019 University Catalog.