Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

The College of LifeLong Learning fulfills the educational needs
of the adult learner who wishes:
• To earn an associate or baccalaureate degree
• To obtain teacher certification
• To fulfill a certificate program in a special area
• To update skills and knowledge
• To enrich his or her personal life.
Three methods of course delivery differentiate the programs
offered:
• Traditional, semester-long courses
• In classroom, accelerated degree completion programs
• Fully online accelerated degree completion programs.
Most curricula for the traditional semester programs are the
same as those in the College of Undergraduate Studies. CLL
students who attend traditional day or evening classes on a part- or
full-time basis are called CE students (CE for Continuing
Education). Selection and completion of a CE degree or certificate
program are the result of a CE student’s professional and personal
goals. Students in an accelerated degree completion program,
whether in-class or online, choose a major, enroll in a
predetermined set of courses with specific begin and end times and
complete degree requirements in an accelerated time frame.
Students in these programs are classified as ACCEL ® or Online
students.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
The College of LifeLong Learning is open to any student who:
• is a graduate of an accredited high school or has achieved the
equivalent status through GED certification
• has the potential to meet the educational standards of the
university
• is a graduate of a National League of Nursing accredited
diploma school or holds an associate degree in nursing and is a
registered nurse, if applying for the B.S.N.
Admission Process for Degree, Certificate
and Certification Programs
Applications to the College of LifeLong Learning include:
1. Completed and signed application form
2. Official transcript from an accredited high school or the GED
3. Official transcripts of previously attended colleges
4. If graduated from high school within the past three years,
applicant must submit scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test
(SAT) or on the American College Test (ACT).
In addition, students whose primary language is not English
must submit results of the TOEFEL or APIEL. This requirement is
waived if applicants have documentation that they graduated from
an English language academic institution.
Students who attended foreign schools must have their
transcripts evaluated by World Education Services (WES), or
the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.
Consideration and review will be given to transcripts reviewed by
member agencies of the National Association of Credential
Evalution Services (NACES) as long as they are course by course.
More information is available in the Office of the College of
LifeLong Learning.
Additional Requirements - ACCEL ® Associate of Science
1. A $50 application fee.
2. A resume outlining a minimum of four years of work
experience since high school.
An interview with a CLL counselor will include assessment of
the applicant’s educational and professional background.
Additional Requirements - ACCEL ® Bachelor of Arts Degree
Completion Programs
1. A $ 50 application fee.
2. A resume outlining a minimum of four years of work
experience since high school.
3. Official transcripts documenting approximately two years of
undergraduate studies.
Additional Requirements – Online Degree Completion Programs
1. A $50 application fee.
2. A resume outlining a minimum of four years of work
experience since high school.
3. Official transcripts documenting approximately two years of
undergraduate study (three credits must be in English
Composition).
Additional Requirements – ACCEL ® RN to BSN Program
1. A $50 application fee.
2. A copy of current RN licensure, verification of a physical
examination, and current CPR certification.
3. Official transcripts indicating graduation from an NLNAC
accredited diploma school or college of nursing.
Additional Requirements – Education Certification
(Post-Baccalaureate)
Immaculata’s post-baccalaureate teacher certification programs
are designed for individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree
and wish to enter the field of education. Students pursuing
certification in secondary education should hold a bachelor’s degree
related to the content area of choice.
Applicants for an Education Certification program should:
1. Submit official transcripts indicating graduation from a
regionally accredited institution with a baccalaureate degree
2. Possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.0
3. Meet with an advisor from the education department.
Additional Requirements - School Nurse Certification
(Post-Baccalaureate)
Immaculata’s School Nurse Certification program is designed
for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing and who seek
to practice holistic health care in a school setting.
Applicants for the School Nurse Certification program must:
1. Submit official transcripts indicating attainment of a Bachelor of
Science in Nursing from a NLNAC or CCNE approved program
and a copy of RN license
2. Possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
Admission/Registration Policy for Non-Degree Seeking/Enrichment
Students
Most courses offered by Immaculata University can be taken for
personal enrichment. Individuals who are not pursuing a certificate,
certification or a degree may enroll in courses for which they have
the prerequisites by:
1. Completing a registration form
2. Submitting tuition payment.
Admission/Registration Policy for Non-Credit Workshops
Immaculata University offers a variety of non-credit workshops
that may be taken to enhance skills or for personal enjoyment.
Interested individuals must:
1. Complete a registration form
2. Submit workshop tuition payment.
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