Academic Catalog
Table of Contents
The Taft University System
Board of Advisors
Amy Kahn, PhD
President, William Howard Taft University
Robert O. Bulster, MBA, CPA
Director of Finance, Sycuan Casino and Resort
Lois J. Lee, PhD, JD
Founding Director, Children of the Night
Barry P. Resnick, EdD
Dean, Boyer Graduate School of Education
Former President of the Board of Education of the Orange Unified School District
Duane E. Stiff, PhD
Former Member of the Board of Trustees of the Capistrano Unified School District
Melody Jolly, JD
Dean, Taft Law School
Peter Vander Haeghen, EdD
Retired Dean, Coastline Community College
William Howard Taft University Administration
Amy Kahn, PhD
President, William Howard Taft University
Barry P. Resnick, EdD
Dean, Boyer Graduate School of Education
Anita Cassard, PhD
Dean, Deming School of Business
Dean, School of Government & Law
Christine A. Baldwin
Director of Administration
The University reserves the right to amend the information set forth in the catalog through future printings or supplements.
Statement of Affiliation
The Boyer Graduate School of Education, Deming School of Business, and School of Government & Law are schools within William Howard Taft University. William Howard Taft University is an educational division of The Taft University System, which also includes Taft Law School.
Statement of Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policies
Consistent with sound educational policy, The Taft University System does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, disability, medical condition, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
This Catalog applies to all program offered through William Howard Taft University except the Juris Doctor Executive Track program.
Applicants interested in any Taft degree program should carefully review the catalog supplement for that program and the faculty information, available on the University ’s website.
A PDF version of the University’s Non-JDET Academic Catalog can be viewed here.
Institutional Mission, Purpose, and Objectives
Academic Programs and Learning Modalities
Academic Programs
Boyer Graduate School of Education
Deming School of Business
School of Government & Law
Curriculum & Course Descriptions
Faculty
Learning Modalities
Overview
Comparison
Accelerated Course Delivery
Administrative Information
Enrollment & Matriculation
Initial Enrollment & Matriculation
Modification of Agreement
Military Education Programs
International Applicants
Verification of Student Identification
Transcript Submission Requirements
Transfer Credit, Portfolio Credit, and Credit By Examination
Tuition, Fees, and Books
University Tuition
Student Fees
Books & Materials Cost
Financial Aid & Financing
Financial Aid
Statement of Educational Purpose
Tuition Financing
Employer Acceptance & Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Deferrals
Income Tax Credits & Deductions
Attendance
Tuition Refund Policy
Return of Funds
Student Information
Computer Requirements
Library & Other Learning Resources
Change of Address & Other Contact Information
Student Records & Transcripts
Continuing Student Enrollment
Graduation & Diplomas
Student Rights & Privacy
Release of Academic Information
Academic Freedom
Student Privacy
Copyright Policy
Disability Services
Student Rights & Grievances
Social Media
Harassment Policy
Student Code of Conduct
Student Rights
Responsibilities
Student Code Violations
Non-Compliance
Hate-Free Policy
Appealing to the President
University Standards for Student Achievement
Attendance & Enrollment
Attendance Policies
Continuous Enrollment
Incomplete Status
Repeated Courses
Grading & Examinations
Grading Policies
Assessment & Examinations
Course Grades
Re-Evaluation of Course Grades
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policies
Qualitative & Quantitative Components
Academic Warning
Good Standing
Qualifying for Federal Financial Aid (Title IV)
Continuation as a Non-Title IV Student on Academic Probation
Academic Appeal
Academic & Administrative Dismissal
Reinstatement as a Title IV Student
Appeal Procedures
Time to Complete
Appeals & Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity
Consequences of Violations of Academic Integrity
Reservation of Rights
Plagiarism & Using Sources
Catalog Addendum for California Residents
Student Tuition Recovery Fund
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