2017-2018 • CATALOG
• 1.888.42.CITYU • www.CityU.edu
,CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE CATALOG
The contents of the 2017-2018 City University of Seattle Catalog have been compiled and organized to provide enrolled and prospective
students, and others, with a broad overview of the programs and policies of City University of Seattle. Enrolled students may use this
catalog as a student handbook. It is as current and complete as publication deadlines permit.
Typically, within a catalog’s effective dates of use, courses and curricula can vary, tuition and fees may be increased, policies might be
modified, and personnel changes will occur. Normally, the University makes announcements of this nature via the University Web Site
at www.CityU.edu or Portal at my.CityU.edu. Letters dealing with specific changes in programs, policies or procedures may be emailed
to students, bulletins may be posted at site offices, and/or memoranda may be read in class. Students are responsible for keeping fully
informed by these means, and should consult appropriate University offices or an Advisor with questions.
The writing and editing of this catalog has been guided by an effort to attain total factual accuracy. If regulations, program requirements
and services described herein conflict with current practice, the latter will prevail.
All information contained in this catalog is subject to change without prior notice by the officials of City University of Seattle.
The catalog does not constitute an agreement between the University and its students.
City University of Seattle Main Campus
521 Wall Street Phone: 206.239.4500 Website: www.CityU.edu
Suite 101 Toll-free within North America: 800.426.5596 Email:
Seattle, WA 98121 Please use our live chat option via www.CityU.edu
Welcome to City University of Seattle
Our goal at City University of Seattle is to design this catalog, these programs, and every course for your
success. Our definition of success means we have helped you comprehend and retain knowledge that will help
you in your career and your life. We call them our learning objectives, and we measure our performance on
how well we transmit those important aspects of knowledge.
At City University of Seattle (CityU), we offer you the opportunity to learn the “best practices” that are currently
being used in your chosen field or profession. You will also be challenged to develop insight into the next
generation of practice by faculty who are practitioners themselves and scholars. You will be given exposure to
alternate career pathways that you may not have previously considered. One thing is certain, upon completion
of your chosen program you will be prepared with the skills generally required to meet and exceed your career pathway expectations.
CityU has a rich heritage as one of the first Pacific Northwest universities to participate in distance and online education. We have an
established tradition and commitment to personalized education with highly ranked academic and certificate programs. The University
is ranked among the top 50 U.S. universities offering online bachelor degrees by U. S. News and World Report and in the top 25 MBA
programs in the U.S. according to GraduatePrograms.com. As the demands of the students and the technologies have advanced, so
have the wide varieties of learning formats and delivery methodologies that will be available to you. Today, you have an opportunity to
participate in online, onsite and leading edge performance-based education as just a few illustrations of this commitment.
Annually, CityU serves nearly 7,000 students worldwide, but our priority is to treat each student as an individual with the care and service
that is a hallmark of CityU. It is because of this personalized approach that more than 90 percent of students surveyed feel they have
gained new career competencies in their degree program; and more than 80 percent of CityU’s 50,000 surveyed alumni say they had a
positive experience with CityU.
Thank you for coming to CityU. There is a great deal of extraordinary learning and professional development happening here, and it is our
goal to help you achieve the life you want. We are a private, nonprofit university where our students remain our only shareholder. Please
let us know how we can serve you better.
Randy C. Frisch
President of CityU
Cur r iculum su bj ec t to c hange.
2 For most cur rent infor mat i on,
visit us on the web at www. Cit yU. edu
, WELCOME TO CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE
Message from the Chancellor
Dear Student,
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the City University of Seattle family of dedicated
faculty and staff, an exceptional student body, and a strong alumni network. We are excited
to support you in reaching your education goals and we are committed to delivering an
exceptional student experience.
CityU is a private nonprofit university that has distinguished itself by offering market-relevant
degrees through innovative programs that enable graduates to lead effective change in their
communities. As part of CityU, you join an even larger community of students who are part
of the National University System. Together we share a common approach to learning and
fostering student success while creating new and exciting pathways for your educational future.
Since the creation of the National University System, we continue to build on the foundation that National University
laid in 1971 when it began its pioneering work serving adult learners in new and creative formats. Today, National
University System is comprised of:
• National University: The founding institution, which continues to provide innovative educational solutions to adults
and military veterans
• City University of Seattle: Emphasizes master’s and doctoral degrees, while establishing choice through
competency-based and international program
• John F. Kennedy University: Focuses on community and social justice, largely through differentiated graduate and
doctoral programs in psychology and law
• WestMed College: Promotes education and training for high-demand careers in healthcare
• The Division of Pre-College Programs: Caters to the success of the next generation of K- 12 learners though the
National University Academy and the National University Virtual High School
Connected by shared values and community, the affiliates of the National University System serve students in ways that
meet their individual needs through accessibility to high-quality programs that incorporate current research, the latest
technological advances, and teachings that are relevant to the real world. The System’s network of complementary
universities offer pathways for students to attain professional and terminal degrees, while recognizing and maximizing
the value of faculty, staff, and partners, and maintaining a true commitment to the community.
As graduates can attest, an education from a National University System affiliate provides the skills and knowledge
necessary to succeed and lead in today’s ever-changing environment.
Thank you for choosing City University of Seattle and Welcome!
Sincerely,
Michael R. Cunningham, Ph.D.
CIT Y U N I VE RS I T Y OF SEAT TLE 2017 –2018 3
, ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2017/2018 SUMMER 2017/18 FALL 2017/18 WINTER 2018 SPRING 2018
Last Day of Registration June 20, 2017 September 20, 2017 December 20, 2017 March 20, 2018
June 21, 2017- Sept 21, 2017- Dec 21, 2017 - March 21, 2018-
Late Registration forward forward forward forward
First Day of Quarter July 1, 2017 October 1, 2017 January 1, 2018 April 1, 2018
Last Day to Officially Withdraw from Class 80% mark of the course 80% mark of the course 80% mark of the course 80% mark of the course
Last Day of Quarter September 30, 2017 December 31, 2017 March 31, 2018 June 30, 2018
Canada Day (Canadian Holiday) July 3, 2017
Independence Day (U.S. Holiday) July 4, 2017
Civic/Provincial Day (Canadian Holiday) August 7, 2017
Labor Day (U.S. and Canadian Holiday) September 4, 2017
Thanksgiving (Canadian Holiday) October 9, 2017
Veterans Day (U.S. Holiday) Observed November 10, 2017
Remembrance Day (Canadian Holiday) Observed November 10, 2017
Thanksgiving (U.S. Holiday) November 23-24, 2017
New Year’s Day (U.S. & Canadian Holiday) January 1, 2018
Martin Luther King Day (U.S. Holiday) January 15, 2018
Presidents Day (U.S. Holiday) February 19, 2018
Family Day (Alberta Holiday) February 19, 2018
Good Friday (Canadian Holiday) March 30, 2018
Victoria Day (Canadian Holiday) May 21, 2018
Memorial Day (U.S. Holiday) May 28, 2018
Commencement Ceremony TBA
Session Start Dates for Refunds (does not correlate to first day of class)
Summer 2017/18 Fall 2017/18 Winter 2018 Spring 2018
10 Week - Regular July 10, 2017 October 2, 2017 January 8, 2018 April 2, 2018
10 Week - Distance Learning July 10, 2017 October 2, 2017 January 8, 2018 April 2, 2018
5 Week - Regular July 10, 2017 October 2, 2017 January 8, 2018 April 2, 2018
5 Week - Distance Learning July 10, 2017 October 2, 2017 January 8, 2018 April 2, 2018
5 Week Two - Regular August 21, 2017 November 13, 2017 February 19, 2018 May 14, 2018
5 Week Two - Distance Learning August 21, 2017 November 13, 2017 February 19, 2018 May 14, 2018
Cur r iculum su bj ec t to c hange.
4 For most cur rent infor mat i on,
visit us on the web at www. Cit yU. edu
• 1.888.42.CITYU • www.CityU.edu
,CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE CATALOG
The contents of the 2017-2018 City University of Seattle Catalog have been compiled and organized to provide enrolled and prospective
students, and others, with a broad overview of the programs and policies of City University of Seattle. Enrolled students may use this
catalog as a student handbook. It is as current and complete as publication deadlines permit.
Typically, within a catalog’s effective dates of use, courses and curricula can vary, tuition and fees may be increased, policies might be
modified, and personnel changes will occur. Normally, the University makes announcements of this nature via the University Web Site
at www.CityU.edu or Portal at my.CityU.edu. Letters dealing with specific changes in programs, policies or procedures may be emailed
to students, bulletins may be posted at site offices, and/or memoranda may be read in class. Students are responsible for keeping fully
informed by these means, and should consult appropriate University offices or an Advisor with questions.
The writing and editing of this catalog has been guided by an effort to attain total factual accuracy. If regulations, program requirements
and services described herein conflict with current practice, the latter will prevail.
All information contained in this catalog is subject to change without prior notice by the officials of City University of Seattle.
The catalog does not constitute an agreement between the University and its students.
City University of Seattle Main Campus
521 Wall Street Phone: 206.239.4500 Website: www.CityU.edu
Suite 101 Toll-free within North America: 800.426.5596 Email:
Seattle, WA 98121 Please use our live chat option via www.CityU.edu
Welcome to City University of Seattle
Our goal at City University of Seattle is to design this catalog, these programs, and every course for your
success. Our definition of success means we have helped you comprehend and retain knowledge that will help
you in your career and your life. We call them our learning objectives, and we measure our performance on
how well we transmit those important aspects of knowledge.
At City University of Seattle (CityU), we offer you the opportunity to learn the “best practices” that are currently
being used in your chosen field or profession. You will also be challenged to develop insight into the next
generation of practice by faculty who are practitioners themselves and scholars. You will be given exposure to
alternate career pathways that you may not have previously considered. One thing is certain, upon completion
of your chosen program you will be prepared with the skills generally required to meet and exceed your career pathway expectations.
CityU has a rich heritage as one of the first Pacific Northwest universities to participate in distance and online education. We have an
established tradition and commitment to personalized education with highly ranked academic and certificate programs. The University
is ranked among the top 50 U.S. universities offering online bachelor degrees by U. S. News and World Report and in the top 25 MBA
programs in the U.S. according to GraduatePrograms.com. As the demands of the students and the technologies have advanced, so
have the wide varieties of learning formats and delivery methodologies that will be available to you. Today, you have an opportunity to
participate in online, onsite and leading edge performance-based education as just a few illustrations of this commitment.
Annually, CityU serves nearly 7,000 students worldwide, but our priority is to treat each student as an individual with the care and service
that is a hallmark of CityU. It is because of this personalized approach that more than 90 percent of students surveyed feel they have
gained new career competencies in their degree program; and more than 80 percent of CityU’s 50,000 surveyed alumni say they had a
positive experience with CityU.
Thank you for coming to CityU. There is a great deal of extraordinary learning and professional development happening here, and it is our
goal to help you achieve the life you want. We are a private, nonprofit university where our students remain our only shareholder. Please
let us know how we can serve you better.
Randy C. Frisch
President of CityU
Cur r iculum su bj ec t to c hange.
2 For most cur rent infor mat i on,
visit us on the web at www. Cit yU. edu
, WELCOME TO CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE
Message from the Chancellor
Dear Student,
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the City University of Seattle family of dedicated
faculty and staff, an exceptional student body, and a strong alumni network. We are excited
to support you in reaching your education goals and we are committed to delivering an
exceptional student experience.
CityU is a private nonprofit university that has distinguished itself by offering market-relevant
degrees through innovative programs that enable graduates to lead effective change in their
communities. As part of CityU, you join an even larger community of students who are part
of the National University System. Together we share a common approach to learning and
fostering student success while creating new and exciting pathways for your educational future.
Since the creation of the National University System, we continue to build on the foundation that National University
laid in 1971 when it began its pioneering work serving adult learners in new and creative formats. Today, National
University System is comprised of:
• National University: The founding institution, which continues to provide innovative educational solutions to adults
and military veterans
• City University of Seattle: Emphasizes master’s and doctoral degrees, while establishing choice through
competency-based and international program
• John F. Kennedy University: Focuses on community and social justice, largely through differentiated graduate and
doctoral programs in psychology and law
• WestMed College: Promotes education and training for high-demand careers in healthcare
• The Division of Pre-College Programs: Caters to the success of the next generation of K- 12 learners though the
National University Academy and the National University Virtual High School
Connected by shared values and community, the affiliates of the National University System serve students in ways that
meet their individual needs through accessibility to high-quality programs that incorporate current research, the latest
technological advances, and teachings that are relevant to the real world. The System’s network of complementary
universities offer pathways for students to attain professional and terminal degrees, while recognizing and maximizing
the value of faculty, staff, and partners, and maintaining a true commitment to the community.
As graduates can attest, an education from a National University System affiliate provides the skills and knowledge
necessary to succeed and lead in today’s ever-changing environment.
Thank you for choosing City University of Seattle and Welcome!
Sincerely,
Michael R. Cunningham, Ph.D.
CIT Y U N I VE RS I T Y OF SEAT TLE 2017 –2018 3
, ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2017/2018 SUMMER 2017/18 FALL 2017/18 WINTER 2018 SPRING 2018
Last Day of Registration June 20, 2017 September 20, 2017 December 20, 2017 March 20, 2018
June 21, 2017- Sept 21, 2017- Dec 21, 2017 - March 21, 2018-
Late Registration forward forward forward forward
First Day of Quarter July 1, 2017 October 1, 2017 January 1, 2018 April 1, 2018
Last Day to Officially Withdraw from Class 80% mark of the course 80% mark of the course 80% mark of the course 80% mark of the course
Last Day of Quarter September 30, 2017 December 31, 2017 March 31, 2018 June 30, 2018
Canada Day (Canadian Holiday) July 3, 2017
Independence Day (U.S. Holiday) July 4, 2017
Civic/Provincial Day (Canadian Holiday) August 7, 2017
Labor Day (U.S. and Canadian Holiday) September 4, 2017
Thanksgiving (Canadian Holiday) October 9, 2017
Veterans Day (U.S. Holiday) Observed November 10, 2017
Remembrance Day (Canadian Holiday) Observed November 10, 2017
Thanksgiving (U.S. Holiday) November 23-24, 2017
New Year’s Day (U.S. & Canadian Holiday) January 1, 2018
Martin Luther King Day (U.S. Holiday) January 15, 2018
Presidents Day (U.S. Holiday) February 19, 2018
Family Day (Alberta Holiday) February 19, 2018
Good Friday (Canadian Holiday) March 30, 2018
Victoria Day (Canadian Holiday) May 21, 2018
Memorial Day (U.S. Holiday) May 28, 2018
Commencement Ceremony TBA
Session Start Dates for Refunds (does not correlate to first day of class)
Summer 2017/18 Fall 2017/18 Winter 2018 Spring 2018
10 Week - Regular July 10, 2017 October 2, 2017 January 8, 2018 April 2, 2018
10 Week - Distance Learning July 10, 2017 October 2, 2017 January 8, 2018 April 2, 2018
5 Week - Regular July 10, 2017 October 2, 2017 January 8, 2018 April 2, 2018
5 Week - Distance Learning July 10, 2017 October 2, 2017 January 8, 2018 April 2, 2018
5 Week Two - Regular August 21, 2017 November 13, 2017 February 19, 2018 May 14, 2018
5 Week Two - Distance Learning August 21, 2017 November 13, 2017 February 19, 2018 May 14, 2018
Cur r iculum su bj ec t to c hange.
4 For most cur rent infor mat i on,
visit us on the web at www. Cit yU. edu
