Academic Catalog 2017-2018

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Fielding Graduate University
Academic Catalog 2017-2018

Searching the Catalog 

Use the keyword search (directly above the catalog menu on your right) to find specific items. Use the Advanced Search feature below the search box to limit your search to specific areas of the catalog (courses, programs, etc.).

My Catalog 

This feature allows you to save catalog information that interests you into a password-protected account, so that you can return to easily (think of it as adding items into an online shopping cart). Simply click on “My Catalog” and follow the instructions to create an account. Once you create your account, you can access your catalog favorites at any time by clicking on “My Catalog” and logging in. if you choose not to create an account, you can still save favorite items into your Catalog throughout your browsing session, but they won’t be retained once your browsing session ends.

Quick Icons 

At the top and bottom right of each catalog page you’ll see these four icons:

 Saving When viewing any page or course description, clicking on the star icon will add that page or course description to your catalog favorites.

Sharing Content Touching your cursor on the “Share” icon will give you the option to share the page you are viewing on Facebook or Twitter. 

 Printing Content Clicking on the printer icon creates a printer-friendly version of the page.

Help clicking on the question mark icon will open the help menu.

Switching Between Catalogs 

As we publish each academic year’s catalog, the previous year’s catalog will still be available online. Archived catalogs are available from the dropdown menu at the top right of each page, right beneath the main Fielding banner.

Mobile Site

The fully functional mobile site allows you to access the catalog using your mobile device.

Questions or Comments? 

We’re happy to get your comments and/or answer any questions. Please email them to registrar@fielding.edu. 

Disclaimer

This catalog is the official catalog of Fielding Graduate University and is intended to provide general information. Policies, regulations, and procedures contained herein were in effect at the time of release. Information provided in this catalog is subject to change without notice and does not constitute a contract between Fielding Graduate University and a student, an applicant for admission, or other individual.  

Fielding Graduate University reserves the right to change any provision listed in this catalog, including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation, without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of any new information and/or changes in provisions listed in this catalog. Fielding Graduate University has established a free student account email system and will periodically email students with important messages. The university will use this email system exclusively for email communication with students.

Degree requirements for Fielding students are generally governed by program information published in the archived bulletin for the academic year in which a student began coursework at the University.

Students are responsible for observing the policies included here; therefore, they are urged to read this catalog thoroughly. This catalog does not include all university policies and procedures for which students are responsible. Student should also consult other publications, such as the online Schedule of Courses (requires myFielding login), Student Consumer Information items such as the Cleary Act Crime Reporting or Annual Security Report, program student handbooks, transfer and articulation handbook, program and office websites. 

Please note that we do not provide hardcopy versions of this catalog. PDF versions are printable from within the catalog navigation.

Catalog Committee: Bridget Brady, Editor-in-Chief; Nathan Lewin, Stephanie Patterson-Menk