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2017-2018 Catalog, Volume 13.
CATALOG UNAD FLORIDA

2017-2018
UNAD Florida 490 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite 120. Sunrise, FL 33325.
Phone :(954) 389-2277 / 1-877 385 5124 Fax:(954) 389-0506 www.unad.us
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2017-2018 Catalog, Volume 13.5
Licensed by
UNAD Florida (#2900) is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of
Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the
Commission at:
325 West Gaines St. Suite 1414
Tallahassee, FL, 32399
(850) 245-3200
Toll free: (888) 224-6684 www.fldoe.org/policy/cie
Submitted by
Jorge Millian, Ph.D.
Executive Director/Director of Compliance
UNAD Florida It is an institution focused on learning and oriented to attend the educational needs of its
students, through an academic formation of Undergraduate and Postgraduate committed to its
environment and pertinent with its professional and work context.
Disclosure: UNAD Florida reserves the right to change programs, start dates, tuition, or to cancel
programs. Any changes will be made in accordance with the State Commission for Independent Education
rules and regulations and will be attached to this catalog.
Date of Publication:
April 2017
Volume Number: Vol. 13.5
For additional information on these and other articulation agreements with national or
international institutions, please contact the UNAD Business Office at +1-954-389-2277.
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This catalog includes the main terms concerning the formal relationship between students and
UNAD Florida. Regardless of its effective date, the Institution reserves the right to admit, readmit
or register a student only for a semester or session separately and change policy at any given
time. The Institution binds itself only during the semester for which the student has enrolled and
paid his/her tuition fees.
It is the student’s responsibility to know and comply with the content of this catalog and all of
UNAD Florida’s rules and regulations. This catalog complies with the institution’s bylaws,
regulations, administrative orders, and duties under Federal Law. It is subject to subsequent
amendments. This Catalog is electronically available to students at least one week prior to
enrollment. Students will be informed of any changes or amendments made to the Catalog.
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Table Contents
Pag
❖ UNAD FLORIDA …………………………………………………………….…………………. 10 -16

❖
• Statement of Purpose
• Mission
• Vision
• Principles
• Goals
• Description
• Board of Directors
• Institutional Approvals and Association Memberships
• Articulation Agreements with Other Schools and Universities
❖ ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ………………………………………………..……….… 17-45
• School of Basic Science and Engineering

Bachelor Degree Programs
❖ Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering
• School of Administrative Sciences

❖ Bachelor of Science in Industrial Administration
❖ Bachelor of Science in Commercial and Marketing Administration
Master Degree Programs
❖ Masters of Business Administration
Doctoral Degree Programs
❖ Doctor of Business Administration
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• School of Human and Social Sciences

❖ Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
❖ Bachelor of Arts in Social Psychology
• School of Education
Master Degree Programs
❖ Master of Arts in Education, Specialization in Higher Education
❖ Master of Arts in Education, Specialization in Online Education
❖ Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Doctoral Degree Programs
❖ Doctor of Education in Educational Technology
Course Content Credit System ………………………………………………………………………….. 46
• Part-Time Vs Full-Time
• Semester Load Vs Overload
• Federal Definition of a Unit of Credit
❖ ADMISSIONS DEGRE PROGRAMS AND REQUIRIMENTS ……………………………47-57
• Undergraduate Programs
• Upon Admission, Students Must
• Non-Discrimination Statement
• Transient/Visiting Student Admission
• Transferring to UNAD Florida from another Institution
• Transferring from UNAD Florida to another Institution
• Requirements for all Bachelor Degree Programs
• Requirements for Masters and Doctoral Degrees
• For admission into a graduate program, prospective students must
• Non-Discrimination Statement
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• Transient/Visiting Student Admission

• Upon Admission Process
• Non-Degree Seeking Student Admission
• Student Orientation
• Competency-Based or Experiential Learning
• Notice of Admissions Decision
• Appeals of Admission Decisions
• Language Tracks
❖ ACADEMIC CALENDAR …………………………………………………………………….. 58-60
❖ LEARNING DELIVERY METHODS …………………………………………………………………… 61-69
• Core Competencies
• Student learning outcomes help departments
• Student learning outcomes help students
• UNAD Florida academic criteria
• Independent Study Courses
• Evaluations
❖ DISTANCE EDUCATION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT ………………………….. 70-71
• Technical requirements
• Operating systems
• USB Port Minimum technical competences
• Minimum technical competences
• Personal competences
❖ STUDENT SERVICES ……………………………………………………………………..………………… 72-74
• Library
• Academic Advising
• Student Representative
• Career and Placement Services
• Technical Support
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• Student Records and Transcripts

• Records and Information
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
• Support Services
❖ ACADEMIC POLICIES AND STANDARDS OF PROGRESS ………………………….. 75-91
• Maximum Number of Students per Class

• Syllabus
• Responsibilities of the student during class development
• Attendance Policy
• Academically Related Activities (ARA)
• Definitions Related to Attendance
• Standards of Student Conduct
• The following types of conduct are unacceptable
• Penalties for Academic Misconduct
• Grading Scale
• Student Authentication Policy
• Additional Measures
• Cost to Student for Student Authentication
• Class Cancelation Policy
• Dropping, Adding, Withdrawing from Courses
• Undergraduate Repeat Policy
• University Leave
• Graduation Process
• Graduation Ceremony & Degree
• Graduation Requirements
• Time Limits for Degree Completion
• Re-Entry Policy
• Textbook Policy
• Academic Honors
• Academic Probation
• Extended Enrollment Status
• Mitigating Circumstances
• Academic Policy on Internships
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• Satisfactory Student Progress

• Course Prerequisites
• Plagiarism Detection
• Academic and Grade Appeal Procedure
❖ FINANCIAL INFORMATION …………………………………………………………………..………92-96
• Tuition and Fees

• Graduate Programs
• Tuition and Payment
• Forms of Payments
• University Cancellation & Refund Policies
• Cancellation of Studies
• Books and Learning
• Technology Fee
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Documentation required for the Tuition Reimbursement Plan
❖ FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION ………………………………………………………..……. 97-104
• University Officials
• Faculty Listing
• Graduate Division Faculty
• Degree Programs Faculty
❖ COURSE DESCRIPTIONS …………………………………………………………………………. 105-143
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UNAD FLORIDA
HISTORY OF UNAD FLORIDA

UNAD Florida is a private, independent 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation registered under the
laws of the State of Florida. Its Board of Directors under its bylaws governs the corporation. UNAD
Florida is registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, to do
business in Florida as UNAD Florida.
It was organized as a private university on July 24, 2000 and granted 501(c) 3 tax exempt status
on November 3, 2003. It was conceived by UNAD Colombia, a public nonprofit University in
Colombia, to serve Colombian, Hispanic, and underserved populations in the United States and
throughout the world abroad. It was licensed as an online university on January 26, 2004 by
Florida’s Department of Education Commission on Independent Education. The university is a
professionally and professional, academically oriented institution. Their faculties are
credentialed in their fields of expertise and meet all standards set by the Department of
Education. It is governed by a board of directors headed by the President of UNAD Colombia and
by its who supervise and guide the work of the Executive Director in Florida.
UNAD Florida, is an institution of higher learning that offers bachelors, Master's, and Doctoral
degree programs duly licensed by the Commission for Independent of Education. UNAD Florida
provides undergraduate studies as well as programs for professionals and entrepreneurs wishing
to continue at the graduate level.
UNAD Florida is a dedicated to preparing graduates to be competitive professionals in the global
workforce. We offer Undergraduate and Graduate programs in various educative and
administrative fields utilizing the latest online tools to efficiently deliver a solid yet flexible course
load for our students.
All our programs are fully online and operate through virtual means giving our students the
flexibility to study remotely at their desired location and time. With full access to electronic
content and resources, a complete online library, and support from our highly qualified faculty,
the course of study is dynamic, interactive, and participatory.
UNAD Florida is committed to the development of human potential, through an educational
methodology based on new information technologies and content, oriented to the most
demanded work opportunities. UNAD Florida promotes quality, excellence, efficiency, relevance,
and social responsibility for a better present and future of our society.
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Statement of Purpose
1. To foster a vigorous, diverse learning environment shaped by contemporary awareness,

intellectual inquiry, and a shared search for truth in which students gain knowledge and
build skills and values useful in their personal and career development.
2. To cultivate student-centered learning at all levels, supported by technological resources
and led by qualified faculty and staff who are guided by contemporary scholarship and
professional practice.
3. To promote the development of foundational values relevant to leadership in the 21st
century: self-worth, creativity, interdependence, service, integrity, and effectiveness.
4. To foster intellectual and personal growth, sensitivity to diversity and human dignity,
effective and responsible leadership, environmental responsibility, and lifelong learning.
5. To offer online degree programs with foundational perspective, breadth and professional
relevance for undergraduate and graduate students.
UNIVERSITY MISSION, VISION, ACADEMIC PILLARS, AND LONG-TERM GOALS

The current mission, vision, academic pillars, and long-term goals were written as
part of UNAD Florida’s Strategic Plan in April 2017.
Mission
The National Open and Distance University (UNAD) has as its mission to contribute
to education for all through open, distance and virtual learning environments,
pedagogical action, social projection, regional development and community
outreach , Inclusion, research, internationalization and methodological and didactic
innovations, with the use of information and communication technologies to
promote and accompany autonomous learning, a generator of culture and an
entrepreneurial spirit that, within the framework of society Global and knowledge -
based society, fosters the sustainable economic, social and human development of
local, regional and global communities with quality, efficiency and social equity.
View
It is projected as a leading organization in Open and Distance Education, recognized
nationally and internationally for the innovative quality and relevance of its
educational offerings and services and for its commitment and contribution from its
academic community to sustainable hum an development, local communities and
Global
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Decalogue of values
At UNAD we believe:
1. In the restorative power of values, ethics, respect, discipline, debate, conciliation
between the members of our university community and other social actors in the
country.
2. In the strength that generates in people the integration of professional and human
quality as a result of a reticular and intelligent work.
3. In the need to qualify our students, teachers, tutors, advisers, and officials at all
levels to achieve an equitable, fair and enterprising society.
4. That our institutional commitment is to promote respect as a basic element for
personal and professional self-realization.
5. In the creative potential, in the critical attitude, in the hard and honest work of
our university community.
6. In the "Education for all": in any place and moment of life, fundamental for the
prosperity of all.
7. In the institutional excellence and in the capacity of our graduates to generate
progress.
8. In freedom action, thought, worship and political ideas as pillars for peaceful
coexistence, solidarity, and tolerance.
9. In the idea that our rights must be the result of the proper exercise of our duties.
10. In the importance of working so that social projection and research gen erate
better living conditions
Academic pillars
UNAD Florida education seeks to instill and develop in the students the following
dimensions:
1. Ethics, Social Responsibility, Sustainability (environmental, cultural,
technological, economic, financial)
2. Economic Development, Entrepreneurship
3. Interdisciplinary Thinking and Integration of Knowledge
4. Critical Thinking
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5. Quantitative Thinking
6. Innovation
7. Global Dimension (global cultures, religions, political, legal and economic
systems, languages)
8. Information Technology
Long Term Goals
• To maintain an excellent online educational process by continuously reviewing and
improving the quality standards with the implementation of an organizational
evaluation system.
• To apply a systematic design of instruction that guarantees the effectiveness of
the instructional process by writing an instructional design handbook and training
faculty in the application of the handbook’s content.
• To assure a high-quality teaching process by maintaining a faculty with the highest
qualifications. To constantly improve our technological resources with modern
hardware, software and communications equipment.
• To foster online learning communities with the delivery of academic and social
forums and other communication tools.
• To instill in our instructors that human concerns need to be recognized in the
classroom and should be dealt with.
• To promote scientific research by organizing specific fields within the academic
programs.
• To promote educational projects for different populations that contribute to the
acquisition of the new academic, technical or professional skills.
• To prepare our students for a competitive global market by developing a critical
and free-thinking leadership training.
• To offer affordable programs in accordance with our commitment of recognizing
accessibility to all socioeconomic groups.
UNAD Florida is not accredited but is seeking accreditation. Accreditation is a rigorous
independent review process taking from three to six years for approval depending on
circumstances. Accredited universities offer Title IV federal financial assistance thus we do not
offer Title IV assistance. UNAD Florida cannot guarantee that during the length of your
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enrollment it will be accredited. Acceptance of credits and degrees taken at UNAD Florida is at
the discretion of the receiving or evaluating entity. In addition, employers may not recognize
degrees
DESCRIPTION UNAD FLORIDA
UNAD Florida office provides the administrative support of the university's day-to-day activities.
UNAD Florida
490 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway
Suite 120. Sunrise, FL 33325
Contact Information:
Phone: (954) 389-2277
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

M-F(EST)
Our Florida office provides the administrative support for the university’s day-to-day activities as
an online school. Its 2,901-sq. ft. space has nine administrative offices, one
conference/classroom, and one kitchenette area. Located in the beautiful Sawgrass Corporate
Park, just east of the Sawgrass Expressway, north of I-592 in Sunrise.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors is the legislative body for institutional policy of the university in
accordance with the by-laws of UNAD Florida.
Memberships, approvals, and other affiliations
• Institutional Approvals and Association Memberships

UNAD Florida is a member of Florida Association of Post-Secondary Schools
National Association of Colleges and Employer
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Articulation Agreements with Other Schools and Universities
Affiliate campus of UNAD Colombia.
UNAD ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE
• Organization
Fulfilling the Mission and Vision of UNAD Florida requires collaboration among the Board of
Directors, administration, and faculty. The UNAD model of shared governance recognizes the
special role of faculty and ensures that they will be consistently and appropriately involved in the
formulation of University policies, especially but not only through the participation in
committees, Board of Directors, and other academic activities.
Adequate opportunities for communication are essential if faculty members are to fulfill their
roles in institutional governance, namely to oversee the university curriculum (including its
outcomes and content), to approve the academic policies that impact how the curriculum is
offered to students, to ensure that students have fulfilled the outcomes of the curriculum, and
to recommend students for degree conferral to the Board of Directors.
With a geographically dispersed faculty, the university is challenged to design a governance
system that gives the faculty its full voice in the governance of the curriculum and bridges the
physical gap between faculty members. Faculty governance structures at the university and the
school levels ensure that the faculty members fulfill their roles as overseers of the curriculum.
For the purposes of this document, the term faculty representative refers to all faculty members
and academic administrators within each school or center unless the description specifically
references Core and Section Online Faculty members.
If any committee representatives vacate their appointed or elected position on any council or
committee prior to the end of their term, the individual responsible for appointing or initiating
election for that position will appoint a qualified representative to serve in that capacity for the
remainder of the term.
UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS
BOARD
• Jaime Leal • Andrés Salinas • Jose Ignacio Diaz

• Luigi H. López • Nancy Rodriguez • Jorge Millan
• Andrés Prada • Leonardo Sánchez • Constanza Venegas
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UNAD FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

• Executive Director / Director of Compliance: Jorge Millan, Ph.D.
• Academic Director: Jose Diaz, Ph.D.
• Director of Admissions: Zuleyma Loggiodice Ph.D.
• Director of Placement and Student Services: Mercedes Inciarte Ph.D.
• Bursar: Omar Diaz. Msc
• Administrative Services: Jimena Garcia
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
UNAD Florida offers five Undergraduate degree programs and five Graduate degree programs.
These programs are grouped under four Schools: School of Basic Science and Engineering, School
of Administrative Sciences, School of Human and Social Sciences, and School of Education.
For degree programs, the school follows the requirements set forth by the Commission for
Independent Education, and thus the length of the program varies depending on the degree level
as follows:
Degree Programs:
• School of Basic Science and Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering
• School of Administrative Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Administration
Bachelor of Science in Commercial and Marketing Administration
Masters of Business Administration
Doctor of Business Administration
• School of Human and Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Social Psychology
• School of Education
Master of Arts in Education:
• Specialization in Higher Education

• Specialization in Online Education
Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Doctor of Education in Educational Technology
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School of Basic Science and Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering
• Program Description
This program provides students with a solid education in computer science and programming.
Upon completion of this program, students will demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of
engineering principles, computer languages, tools and hardware currently related to the
construction of software products. Students will be able to significantly contribute to a team’s
effort with vision and leadership toward the goal of producing quality software and will be
familiar with computer security threats, prevention and countermeasures. In this program, there
is an intense focus on Internet and database programming.
• Program Objective
Upon completion of this program, students will have the ability to model and solve problems
using the techniques of mathematics, physics, engineering science, operations research, applied
probability and statistics, and computer simulation.
General Education Core Courses: 30 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Credits Pre-Req
BUS 111 Introduction to Business 3
CES121 Introduction to Information Technology 3
COM111 English Composition I 3
COM121 English Composition II 3 COM111
HUM111 Government and Democracy 3
HST121 Computer Assembly
MAT111 Algebra and Trigonometry 3

MAT122 Algorithms 3
MAT123 Differential & Integral Calculus 3
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NAS121 Physics I 3
Program Courses: 90 Credit Hours

BUS233 Financial Economics 3
BUS368 Informatics Auditing 3 HST479
BUS481 Project Evaluation 3 MAT111
CES232 General Theory of Systems 3
NAS232 Physics II 3 NAS121
CES243 System Analysis 3 CES232
CES244 System Dynamics 3 CES243
CES355 System Design 3 MAT122*
ELE361 Elective I 3
ELE472 Elective II 3
HST232 Introduction to Programming 3 MAT122
HST243 Programming I 3 HST232
HST244 Computer Architect 3 HST121
HST355 Databases I 3 HST232
HST356 Programming II 3 HST243
HST367 Databases II 3 HST355
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HST470 Internet Programming I 3
HST478 Software Engineering 3 CES355
HST479 Databases III 3 HST367
HST481 Internet Programming II 3 HST470
INT481 Internship 6
MAT236 Differential Equations 3 MAT123
MAT247 Numerical Analysis 3 MAT236
MAT 358 Statistics and Probability 3 MAT 111
MAT360 Operational Research 3 MAT358
MTI351 Operating Systems 3
MTI362 Networks I 3 MAT351
MTI473 Networks II 3 MTI362
MTI484 Networks III 3 MAT473
Total 120 U/C
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School of Administrative Science
Bachelor of Science in Commercial and Marketing Administration
This program is a professionally oriented program that emphasizes the competencies required
for management careers in business, government, and public or social service organizations. The
program prepares students for entering careers with management responsibility by providing in-
depth knowledge about organizations and management fundamentals, techniques, processes
and competences. Upon completion of this program, students will have knowledge and earning
power in e-business, sales, product management, logistics, marketing research and strategies. In
addition, students will strengthen their interpersonal and critical thinking competences, which
are essential to influencing organizational effectiveness. Students will be able to assume a variety
of leadership positions in business or management.
The bachelor's degree in Commercial and Marketing specialization will help students build their
knowledge and earning power in e-business, sales, distribution operations, product
management, or general business careers. In addition, students will strengthen their
interpersonal and critical thinking skills, which are essential to influencing organizational
effectiveness. The goal of this program is to develop broadly educated business professionals to
assume a variety of careers in business or management.

BUS 111 Introduction to Business 3
HUM123 Philosophy 3

SOC111 Sociology 3
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BUS122 General Accounting 3
ECO121 Economics 3

ADV242 Advertising and Publishing Market 3
CMM231 Logistic 3 CMM484
CMM243 Consumer's Retail Sales 3
CMM352 Commercial Planning 3 CMM243
CMM484 Occupational Health 3
ELE471 Elective I 3
MKT471 Management Game 3 MKT363
MKT362 International Marketing 3 BUS236
MAT358 Statistics and Probability 3 MAT111
MAT369 Qualitative and Quantitive Methods 3 MAT358
MKT363 Marketing Plans 3 CMM352
MKT244 Market Research 3 BUS236
INT481 Internship 6
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BUS235 Cost and Budgets 3 BUS122
BUS236 Market and Management Development 3 ECO121
BUS367 Strategic Planning 3
BUS369 Financial Management and Negotiations 3 BUS236
BUS470 Public and Contemporary Administration 3 BUS369
ECO232 Microeconomics 3
ECO243 Macroeconomics 3 ECO232
ECO354 Economy Support, Promotion and Development 3 ECO243
MAN231 Administrative Theories and Processes 3
MAN242 Organization and Methods 3 MAN231
MAN353 Entrepreneurial Diagnostics 3
MAN354 Commercial and Fiscal Law 3 MAN353
MAN475 Organizational Behavior 3 MAN354
MAN486 Human Resources Management 3 MAN475
MAT481 Financial Mathematics 3 MAT369
Total 120 U/C
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Bachelor of Science in Industrial Administration
This program is a professionally oriented program that emphasizes the competencies required
for management careers in the industrial field. The program prepares students for entering
careers with management responsibility by providing knowledge about organizations and
management fundamentals, techniques, processes and competences. Upon completion of this
program Students will have the knowledge that matters most in a competitive business
environment, such as supply chain management, logistics, administration, negotiation and
management adaptability. Students will acquire strong analytical and communication
competences, a thorough understanding of business principles and a spirit of creativity and
entrepreneurship.
The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Administration program is designed for students who seek
to develop managerial careers. Students will build the skills that matter most in a competitive
business environment such as negotiation and managing change. Students will acquire strong
analytical and communication skills, a thorough understanding of business principles and a spirit
of creativity and entrepreneurship. The goal of this program is to develop broadly educated
business professionals to assume a variety of careers in industrial administration.

BUS111 Introduction to Business 3
HUM123 Philosophy 3

SOC111 Sociology 3

BUS122 General Accounting 3
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ECO121 Economics 3

ADV242 Advertising and Publishing Market 3
CMM231 Logistic 3
CMM484 Occupational Health 3
ELE471 Elective I 3
IND231 Industrial Goods 3
IND242 Industrial Management & Design 3 IND231
IND353 Retail and Wholesaling 3 IND242
IND364 Prospective of Production 3 IND353
IND365 International Industrial Commerce 3 IND353
INT481 Internship 6
TCH241 Technology and Systematization 3
BUS235 Costs and Budgets 3 BUS122
BUS236 Market and Management Development 3 ECO121
BUS367 Strategic Planning 3
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BUS369 Financial Management and Negotiations 3 BUS236
BUS470 Public and Contemporary Administration 3 BUS369
ECO232 Microeconomics 3
ECO243 Macroeconomics 3 ECO232
ECO354 Economy Support, Promotion and Development 3 ECO243
MAN231 Administrative Theories and Processes 3
MAN242 Organization and Methods 3 MAN231
MAN353 Entrepreneurial Diagnostics 3 MAN242
MAN354 Commercial and Fiscal Law 3 MAN353
MAN475 Organizational Behavior 3 MAN354
MAN486 Human Resources Management 3 MAN475
MAT369 Qualitative and Quantitive Methods 3 MAT358
MAT481 Financial Mathematics 3 MAT369
Total 120 U/C
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Master in Business Administration
The MBA program develops students' expertise and experiences in a global perspective fostered
by technical and management innovations. This program focusses in the reality of the global
market enabling fast acting and critical thinking management to fill and compete in the most
demanding international job market, the 21st century.
The objective of the Masters of Business Administration is to inspire new leaders that the world
functions as one organization. The twenty-first century management need to deal with new risks,
threats, markets, and opportunities that management in the past failed to recognize. The new
era of business brings diversity and new relations between countries, governments, and
businesses alike.

BUS5101 Management 3
BUS5102 Marketing 3
BUS5103 Human Resources 3
BUS5204 Organizational Desing & Development 3
BUS5205 Business Strategies 3
BUS5206 Leadership 3
BUS5307 International Business 3
BUS5308 E-Comerce 3
BUS5309 Elements of Business Law 3
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BUS5410 Managing Information Technology in a Global 3

Perspective
BUS5400 Master's Project 3
BUS5420 International Conference 3
TOTAL 39 U/C
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Doctor of Business Administration Program
The online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program provides participants with the
opportunity to build on their personal and professional competencies while balancing the
demands of career and family. The program is designed to graduate scholar practitioners who
will set the standard for best practices and contribute to the solution of critical international
business and management problems through research, teaching, and consulting.
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) enables students to combine theory and research
methods to define, implement and better evaluate the decision-making strategies necessary for
organizational growth. This Doctoral program has two specializations: Management and
International Business.
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree program is designed to enhance the
capabilities of experienced professionals to enable them to meet the dynamic needs of modern
businesses and organizations in the national and international environment, and to produce
graduates who can contribute to the expansion of knowledge and awareness of contemporary
strategic issues and practices.
Management Specialization
UNAD Florida recognizes that an organization’s top leadership should have an array of knowledge
about technical operations, so he/she can devise a great mission statement and have the
aptitude to develop the staff’s capacity to implement that vision. We designed a program that
uses course work to create a synergy between knowledge that is gained in the classroom and
skills developed in the workplace. In that way, cognitive learning, workplace learning and peer
learning build on each other

BUS712 Strategic Management and Critical Thinking Skills 4
BUS713 Social Responsibility and Sustainability 4
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BUS721 Qualitative Research 4
BUS722 Interdisciplinary, Intercultural and International 4 BUS713

Approach to Management
BUS731 Quantitative Research I 4 BUS721
BUS732 Advanced Organizational Behavior 4 BUS722
BUS741 Quantitative Research II 4 BUS731
BUS742 Managing in a World-Wide Context 4 BUS732
BUS751 Leadership 4
BUS761 Information Technology and Knowledge 4 BUS751

Management
BUS771 Resource Management 4 BUS761
BUS781 Marketing Management Process 4 BUS771
BUS752 Doctoral Seminar I 4 All Prior

Courses
BUS762 Doctoral Seminar II 4 BUS752
BUS772 Doctoral Seminar III 4 BUS762
BUS795 Continuing Dissertation Seminar IV 4 BUS772
TOTAL 64 U/C
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International Business Specialization
This specialization focuses on the essential elements required to understand and manage
multinational and international business. Students interested in international business positions
and/or teaching in post-secondary institutions of higher education at home and abroad benefit
from this specialization.
BUS712 Strategic Management and Critical Thinking Skills 4
BUS713 Social Responsibility and Sustainability 4
BUS721 Qualitative Research 4
BUS722 Interdisciplinary, Intercultural and International 4 BUS713

Approach to Management
BUS731 Quantitative Research I 4 BUS721
BUS733 Cross Cultural Management 4 BUS722
BUS741 Quantitative Research II 4 BUS731
BUS743 International Political and Legal Systems 4 BUS733
BUS753 Leadership in Global Multicultural Organization 4 BUS743
BUS752 Doctoral Seminar I 4 BUS741
BUS762 Doctoral Seminar II 4 BUS752
BUS763 Comparitive Economic Systems 4 BUS753
BUS772 Doctoral Seminar III 4 BUS762
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BUS773 Global Management Models 4 BUS763
BUS782 International Business Strategies 4 BUS773
BUS795 Continuing Dissertation Seminar IV 4 BUS772
TOTAL 64 U/C
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School of Human and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
This program seeks to emphasize theories and techniques which give students the ability
to adapt to rapid changes in communication technology. Upon completion of this
program, students will become part of the rapidly evolving communications industry.
Students will be able to combine the knowledge of required core courses in the liberal
arts and sciences with courses that embrace critical thinking and communications
competences. They also will be able to exhibit technological competences in areas like
audio, video, web 2 design and new media, printed material, and online mass media
communication. Students will become broadly educated multimedia professionals that
will be able to assume, with open-mind, leadership and entrepreneurial positions within
the communication industry.
The B.A. in Mass Communication program prepares students to become part of the
rapidly evolving communications industry. The program combines required core courses
in the liberal arts and sciences with courses to ground critical thinking and
communications skills in knowledge of diverse communications media. Students can
expect our exciting blend of academic theory and practical skills to give them new insights
into how they work and interact.

BUS234 Computer Introduction 3
COM235 Comunication Symbols COM123
HUM123 Philosophy 3
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COM123 Fundamentals of Communication 3
COM232 Language and Communication 3 COM111
HUM122 Ethics and Values 3
MAT124 Statistics 3
SOC234 Sociology of Culture 3
SOC111 Sociology 3
SOC122 Psychology 3

ADV351 Pedagogy and Advertising 3
CMT361 Organizational Communication 3
CMT472 Public Relations 3
CMT473 Journalism 3 RAD241
CMT474 Graphic Design 3 COM359
COM246 Economics, Environment and Communication 3
COM247 Ethics of Communication 3
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COM248 Theory of Social Communication 3 COM123
COM359 Media Aesthetics 3 COM248
ELE361 Elective I 3
INT481 Internship 6
MSM241 Legislation and Media 3
MSM352 Image Semiotics 3 COM235
MSM363 Alternative Media & Participation 3 SOC233
MSM364 Media Production: Aesthetics 3 COM359
MSM365 Media Production: Radio 3 MSM241
MSM486 Media Production: Video TV 3
MSM487 Media Production: Printed Material 3
RAD241 Writing for Mass Media 3 COM111
RAD352 Social Research Methodology 3
RAD485 Mass Communication in the www 3
SOC233 Cultural Anthropology 3
SPS476 Subjectivity, Materiality and Speech 3
Total 120 U/C
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Bachelor of Arts in Social Psychology
This program offers a foundation in the diverse fields of psychology, social psychology and human
development and behavior. The program is experience-based and it emphasizes the reciprocity
of knowledge and direct application. This major can be directly applied in multiple areas of
business and corporate operations, because of the breadth of its offerings. It also has direct and
immediate application in human services positions. The program also provides direct insights into
group interactions and communications. Upon completion of this program, students will have
acquired broad knowledge of the major trends and theories in social psychology, along with a
thorough understanding of its context and methods. Students will be able to discuss and apply
theories of social interaction to their daily life in areas like learning, memory, cognition,
development, personality, social processes, group behavior, leadership, attitudes, perception
and psychopathology.
The purpose of this program is to introduce students to the field of psychology as a scientific
discipline. The program will survey the broad spectrum of topics in psychology, such as learning,
memory, cognition, development, personality, social processes and psychopathology. Emphasis
will be on theory and application of psychology to everyday life.

HUM123 Philosophy 3
COM123 Fundamentals of Communication 3
COM234 Oral Communication 3 COM123
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HUM122 Ethics and Values 3
HPS231 Neurobiology 3
MAT124 Statistics 3
MAT235 Logic 3
BUS234 Computer Introduction 3
SOC111 Sociology 3
SOC122 Psychology 3
NAS233 Life Science 3

ELE361 Elective I 3
HPS242 Psychological Processes 3 SOC122
HPS243 Psychology of Conduct 3 SOC122
HPS354 Sexuality and Gender 3 HPS243
HPS355 Psychogenesis 3 HPS243
HPS366 Psychoanalytic and Psychotherapeutic Theories 3

& Techniques
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HPS367 Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents 3 HPS355
HPS478 Psychopathology in Adults and Elderly 3 HPS367
HPS479 Psycho-diagnosis 3 HPS355
HPS481 Interdisciplinary Support: Sense 3
HPS480 Psychometrics 3 HPS479
INT481 Internship 6
NAS244 Biologic Environment & Adaptation 3 NAS233
RAD354 Epistemology 3
SPS241 Psychology of Family, Schools and 3

Organizations
SPS242 Collective Memory, Mythis, Rituals and Feasts 3 HUM111
SPS353 Symbol, Sign and Meaning 3 SPS241
SPS364 Freedom and Knowledge 3 SPS242
SPS365 Psychology of Community, Minorities and 3 SOC111

Groups
SPS476 Subjectivity, Materiality and Speech 3 SPS365
SPS477 Intervention Project I 3
SPS488 Intervention Project II 3 SPS477
Total 120 U/C
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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Education (MAE) Program
Within the Master of Arts in Education at UNAD Florida, there are two fields of specialization:
Online Education and Higher Education.
The purpose of the Master of Arts in Education is to instill in students the desire and capacity to
raise educational standards, using an approach that values independent thinking and lifelong
learning.
Specialization in Online Education
The specialization in online education is designed for individuals interested in the use of
technology in learning. The program investigates the benefits and advantages of online learning
over traditional, classroom-based training, as well as the challenges involved in online learning.
The program is appropriate for professionals in a wide range of positions and disciplines with an
interest in providing leadership in the field of distance education.

EDU5100 Online Educational Research 3
EDU5101 Online Instructional Technology 3
EDU5102 Application of Distance Education 3
EDU5201 Online Learning Environment 3
EDU5202 Pedagogical Perspectives of Online Education 3
EDU5203 Virtual Education, Trends and Development 3
EDU5207 Online Learning Design, Evaluation and Technology 3
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EDU5308 Instructional Development and Delivery 3
EDU5410 Master's Project 3 All Prior

Courses
EDU5421 International Conference 6
Other Requiriments
EDU5400 Master’s Elective I 3
EDU5401 Master’s Elective II 3
TOTAL 39 U/C
Master's Project (3 Credits): Development of an original master's thesis supervised and judged by an appropriate
faculty committee.
Electives (6 credits): Any two courses from another graduate program at UNAD Florida other than their
specialization in Online Education.
Specialization in Higher Education

The specialization in higher education is designed for individuals interested in high- quality
education and training beyond high school. The curriculum presents action- oriented analyses
of pressing policy issues regarding opportunity and achievement in higher education,
including two and four years, public and private, for profit and nonprofit institutions.

EDU5103 Educational Research 3
EDU5104 Educational Technology 3
EDU5105 Psychology of Learning 3
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EDU5204 American Higher Education Structure and 3

Administration
EDU5205 Instructional Design for Higher Education 3
EDU5206 Higher Education Teaching and Learning 3
EDU5309 Globalization and Higher Education 3
EDU5310 Perspectives in Higher Education 3

Courses
EDU5422 International Conference 6
Other Requiriments
EDU5400 Master’s Elective I 3
EDU5401 Master’s Elective II 3
TOTAL 39 U/C
Master's Project (3 Credits): Development of an original master's thesis supervised and judged
by an appropriate faculty committee.
Electives (6 credits): Any two courses from another graduate program at UNAD Florida other
than their specialization in Online Education.
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MA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
The Master of Arts in TEFL provides students with a research, technological and pedagogical
oriented education in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, with a structured educational
outline throughout the program. This will prepare the students to excel in instruction and
research, as well as technology. Students graduating with a Master of Arts in TEFL will be able to
teach English as a foreign language, as well as conduct research, with a methodological
understanding of the pedagogical, investigative, and technological processes within this scientific
area.
Students will demonstrate excellence in their verbal and written English skills for communication and
instructional purposes. Through the ability to analyze, implement and instruct phonological,
syntactic, and semantic elements of English, they will be able to respond appropriately to any errors
in their use, as well as command professional terminology used in linguistics to discuss
EDU5100 Online Educational Research 3
EDU5101 Online Instructional Technology 3
EDU5102 Application of Distance Education 3
TEF5201 Linguistics Anthropology for the TEFL Professional 3
TEF5202 Structure of English 3
TEF5203 Second Language Acquisition and Learning 3
TEF5301 Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other 3

Languages
TEF5302 Teaching English for Specific Purposes 3
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TEF5401 Testing & Evaluation in TEFL 3
TEF5402 Teaching English to Children 3
TEF5403 TEFL Curriculum and Materials Development 3

Courses
TEF5423 International Conference 6
TOTAL 42 U/C
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Doctor in Educational Technology Program
The Doctor of Education (Ed D) degree is offered for students who desire advanced professional
training and academic preparation for the highest levels of educational practice.
The Doctor of Education in Educational Technology examines how new technology will shape the
future education and to prepare learners to become education leaders who strategically manage
and lead processes related to the integration of technology in various learning environments.
The focus is on the strategies and tactics needed to use technologies for the development of
educational communities. Students will be challenged to investigate the strategic, social and
financial implications of emerging technology in education. They will also be required to
communicate their research results and prepare them for publication.
Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in
areas of curriculum and instruction, educational applications of technology, interactive design
for the classroom, and distance learning. The program is delivered entirely online.
Graduates of this program are prepared to become informed educators who meet the
technological needs of educational settings and student populations.
The Doctor of Education in Educational Technology objective is to prepare teachers,
administrators, and other professionals to lead educational technology efforts in a variety of
contexts.

EDU721 Qualitative Research 4
EDU731 Quantitative Research I 4 EDU721
EDU741 Quantitative Research II 4 EDU731
EDU712 Technology Foundations in Education 4
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EDU722 Learning Process and Creativity 4 EDU712
EDU732 Evaluation of Educational Technology in Society 4 EDU722

and Education around the world.
EDU742 Online Education 4 EDU732
EDU751 Design and Development of Digital-Age Learning 4 EDU742

Experiences and Assessments
EDU761 Legal and Ethical Issues in Educational Technology 4 EDU751
EDU771 Planning and Designing of Learning Environments 4 EDU751

and Experiences
EDU781 Procedures, Policies, Planning, and Budgeting for 4 EDU771

Technology Environments
EDU752 Doctoral Seminar I 4 All Prior

Courses
EDU762 Doctoral Seminar II 4 EDU752
EDU772 Doctoral Seminar III 4 EDU762
EDU795 Continuing Dissertation Seminar IV 4 EDU772
TOTAL 60 U/C
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Course Content Credit System

Part-Time Vs Full-Time
To qualify as a full-time undergraduate student, you must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit
hours. A part-time student must be enrolled from six to 11 credit hours.
Semester Load Vs Overload

It is the recommended standard that all full-time students take a maximum of 12-15 credits while
part-time students take 6 credits. Anything over those maximums is an overload that requires
Academic Dean approval. New students are not approved for academic overload because there
has to be at least two semesters of Cumulative GPA patterns and course conduct as viewed by
previous professors for review before academic overload status is approved.
Federal Definition of a Unit of Credit

Federal regulations regarding the definition and assignment of credit hours under Section 600.2
and 600.24(f) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act now state, in part, that a unit of credit is:
"An amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student
achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less
than: One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out- of-class
student work each week for approximately ... ten to twelve weeks for one quarter hour of credit or
the equivalent amount of work over a different period of time; or At least an equivalent amount of
work as required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other academic activities as established by the
institution, including laboratory work, internships, practice, studio work, and other academic work
leading to the award of credit hours.”
According to Commission for Independent Education, Rule 6E-1.003 (55) “Semester

Credit Hour” means either:
i. (a) A unit consisting of a minimum of fifteen hours of instruction appropriate to the level of
credential sought, during a semester, plus a reasonable period of time outside of instruction which
the institution requires a student to devote to preparation for learning experiences, such as
preparation for instruction, study of course material, or completion of educational projects; or
ii. (b) Planned learning experiences equivalent to the learning and preparation described in
paragraph 6E-1.003(44) (a), F.A.C., above, as determined by duly qualified instructors responsible
for evaluating learning outcomes for the award of credits.
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ADMISSIONS DEGREE PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS
As required by the Commission for Independent Education, students pursuing a Bachelor of

Science Degree Program at UNAD must successfully complete a minimum of 120 semester credit
hours. The total credit hours for the Bachelor of Science Degree (10 courses) 30 credit hours
(mandatory) of prescribed general education courses. Credit hours remaining to complete the
120 credit hours shall be drawn from other major courses or major concentration courses.
UNAD Florida strives to give equal opportunity to all students in order to acquire a post-
secondary education. Admission to an undergraduate program is open to students with a high
school diploma, GED recipients, and home education graduates who have completed
requirements in accordance with Florida statutes. Enrollment is also open to students
transferring from another college or university.
In order to be admitted to an undergraduate course of study, prospective students must:
1. Fill out, complete, and return the Application for Admission.
2. Pay the $100.00 USD non-refundable application fee to be sent in with the Admission
Application.
3. Copy of Applicant ID
4. Request copy of diploma from your high school. In the case of transfer students, additionally
official original academic transcripts of all your previous colleges or universities.
5. If the High School diploma is granted outside the United States the applicant must submit copy
of the diploma translated to English by an official translator. In the case of transfer students, all
your previous colleges or universities original documents translated, and register for the TOEFL
exam and submit proof of registration with application. UNAD FL Code is B236. Information can
be found at http://www.ets.org/toefl, or register the form English course, offered by UNAD
Florida
Upon Admission, Students Must:
1. Submit a completed and signed Enrollment Agreement.
2. If necessary, have the TOEFL exam score received by the Academic Office.
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3. Arrange for their initial down payment to begin studies and confirm payment plan. Payment
plans must be confirmed with a credit card or automatic payment deductions from a bank
account.
4. Complete Quiz to study online.
5. Attend Induction Course at UNAD, orientation session where the structure, policies,
procedures, and management of the platform of studies the program are discussed.
Non-Discrimination Statement
UNAD Florida does not discriminate based on race, disability, national or ethnic origin, creed,
color, sex, social or political condition, religious or social trade union beliefs.
Transient/Visiting Student Admission
A transient or visiting student is defined as a student currently enrolled at another college or
university who wants to take courses at UNAD Florida for credit back to that college or university;
a student who needs prerequisite courses to enter a program at another college or university; or
a student taking one or more courses for personal interest or to transfer into another degree
program abroad.
Visiting students must have permission from that institution to take one or more classes at UNAD
Florida. These students may intend to transfer to or seek a degree at UNAD Florida.
Students can take up to 15 credits maximum on the undergraduate level that can be transferred
into a degree-seeking program at UNAD Florida. Transient students are required to present the
following:
1. A Visiting Student Application Form. Completed forms can be sent by email to
[email protected], or by fax to (954) 667- 6200, or by regular mail to UNAD Florida, 490
Sawgrass Corporate Parkway Suite 120, Sunrise, FL 33325, USA.
2. A $100.00 USD non-refundable Application Fee. All Payments can be made online at our easy
Online Payments Form.
3. Official transcripts from the current educational institution. The institution must be approved
by the Department of Education and accredited by an association that is member of Council for
Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Online Payments Form.
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Visiting students accept full responsibility for possessing or acquiring, by the time of enrollment,
the knowledge and skills required for successfully completing their coursework at UNAD Florida.
They assume responsibility for language proficiency as well.
Visiting students are responsible for requesting that an official transcript be sent to their home
institutions after completion of coursework at UNAD Florida.
Transferring to UNAD Florida from another Institution
UNAD Florida will accept credits from accredited universities recognized by the Department of
Education or CHEA, followed by a review by the Academic Dean. In order to transfer credits from
another institution, official transcripts and course descriptions must be submitted for review.
In order to obtain a degree from UNAD Florida, a minimum of 50% of the credits required for
obtaining a degree in a given program must be taken at UNAD Florida.
The acceptance of the transfer of credit from UNAD Florida to another college or university is at
the discretion of the transferring school. It is the responsibility of the student to check with
prospective receiving school to ensure credits will be transferable.
To obtain a degree from UNAD Florida, a minimum of 50% of the credits required for obtaining a
degree in each program must be taken at UNAD.
To begin transfer admission process:
1. Fill out, complete and return the Application for Admission.
2. Pay the $100 non-refundable application fee to be sent in with Admission Application.
3.Request Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, including work
completed through joint or dual enrollment programs, study abroad programs, or as a summer
transient or other such program.
Please be certain to submit the most recent transcript available to you documenting final grades
in the most recent completed semester or term.
Please note that high school performance and SAT/ACT results are not considered for transfer
applicants and should not be submitted.
4.Transcripts are to be mailed directly to UNAD Florida. Applicants are responsible for initiating
the request(s) for transcripts, and for verifying that they are sent to UNAD Florida, 490 Sawgrass
Corporate Pkwy Suite 120, Sunrise, FL 33325, prior to the start of the term for which they are
admitted.
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Transferring from UNAD Florida to another Institution

The acceptance of the transfer of credit from UNAD Florida to another college or university is at
the discretion of the transferring school. It is the responsibility of the student to check with
prospective receiving school to ensure credits will be transferable.
Requirements for all Bachelor Degree Programs
In order to complete a Bachelor of Science Degree successfully, a student must take 30 Credits
of General Education Courses. Some of these General Education requirements are lower division
courses and other are upper division courses. Generally, Lower Division General Education
courses are taken during the first two academic year sand all General Education Upper Division
courses are generally taken during the last two years of the Bachelor’s Degree.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS (30

CREDIT HOURS)
According to Florida Department of Education guidelines, 45 minimum total credits in general

education must be part of any BA program (15 courses) or 30 minimum total credits for any BS
program (10 courses). The general education courses available are:
Course Course Title Credits/Type

Number
SOC111 Sociology 3 credits/Social Science
HUM123 Philosophy 3 credits/Humanities
COM111 English Composition I 3 credits/Communications
COM121 English Composition II 3 credits/Communications
COM234 Oral Communication 3 credits/ Communications
MAT111 Algebra & Trigonometry 3 credits/Math
HUM122 Ethics & Values 3 credits/Humanities
HUM111 Government and Democracy 3 credits/Social Science
ECO121 Economics 3 credits/Social Science
NAS233 Life Science 3 credits/Natural Sciences
SOC122 Psychology 3 credits/Social Science
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BUS234 Computer Introduction 3 credits/Digital Literacy

SOC234 Sociology of Culture 3 credits/Social Science
COM123 Fundamentals of Communication 3 credits/Communications
BUS 111 Introduction to Business 3 credits/Administrative
Sciences
CES121 Introduction to Information Technology 3 credits/Technology
HST121 Computer Assembly 3 credits/Hardware
MAT122 Algorithms 3 credits/Math
MAT123 Differential & Integral Calculus 3 credits/Math
NAS121 Physics I 3 credits/Math
BUS122 General Accounting 3 credits/Administrative

Sciences
COM235 Comunication Symbols 3 credits/Communications
MAT358 Statistics and Probability 3 credits/Math
HPS231 Neurobiology 3 credits/Physiology
MAT235 Logic 3 credits/Math
• Requirements for Masters and Doctoral Degrees
UNAD Florida gives all students already holding a post-secondary degree such as a Bachelor's or
a Master's degree the opportunity to continue their studies at the graduate level. Every candidate
is required to have the following in order to be considered for admission:
1. Fill out, complete, and return the Application for Admission Form.
2. Copy of Applicant ID
3. The applicant must be 21 years of age or older.
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4. Pay the $100 non-refundable application fee to be sent in with Admission Application
5. The applicant must provide evidence for 2 years of work experience.
6. A statement of purpose explaining why this degree would enable you to meet your career goals
and how this specific program (Master’s or Doctoral) enables you to reach those goals.
7. For those applying to a Master’s program, the applicant must have a bachelor’s degree with a
minimum of 2.5 GPA.
8. If applying to a Doctoral program, a Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required
for admission.
9. The applicant must submit 2 recommendation letters (Students who have completed
bachelor’s degree from UNAD, will be exempt from this requirement).10. The candidate must
submit their diploma and original transcripts correspondent to their Bachelor's if they are
applying for a Master's degree and correspondent to their Master's if they are applying for the
Doctorate program. If the degree the student submits is granted outside the United States the
applicant must submit official original academic transcripts translated and evaluate by foreign
credentials evaluations agency, from your bachelor or similar degree (for master and Doctoral),
master (for doctoral). The case of transfer students, in addition to all previously requested, they
must also submit original transcripts (translated if foreign) of the institution from where they
come from.
10. The candidate must submit their diploma and original transcripts correspondent to their
Bachelor's if they are applying for a Master's degree and correspondent to their Master's if they
are applying for the Doctorate program. If the degree the student submits is granted outside the
United States the applicant must submit official original academic transcripts translated and
evaluated by a foreign credentials evaluations agency, of your bachelor or similar degree (for
master and Doctoral), master (for doctoral). The case of transfer students, in addition to all
previously requested, they must also submit original transcripts (translated if foreign) of the
institution from where they come.
11. If the diploma is granted outside the United States the applicant must register, take, and
submit proof of registration with application for the TOEFL exam. UNAD Code is B236.
Information can be found at http://www.ets.org/toefl or register the four English courses,
offered by UNAD Florida.
Non-Discrimination Statement
UNAD Florida does not discriminate based on race, disability, national or ethnic origin, creed,
color, sex, social or political condition, religious or social trade union beliefs.
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Transient/Visiting Student Admission

A transient or visiting student is defined as a student currently enrolled at another college or
university who wants to take courses at UNAD Florida for credit back to that college or university;
a student who needs prerequisite courses to enter a program at another college or university; or
a student taking one or more courses for personal interest or to transfer into another degree
program abroad.
Visiting students must have permission from that institution to take one or more classes at UNAD
Florida. These students may intend to transfer to or seek a degree at UNAD Florida.
Students can take up to 6 credits maximum on the graduate level that can be transferred into a
degree-seeking program at UNAD Florida. Transient students are required to present the
following:
1. A Visiting Student Application Form. Completed forms can be sent by email to
[email protected], or by fax to (954) 667- 6200, or by regular mail to UNAD Florida, 490
Sawgrass Corporate Parkway Suite 120, Sunrise, FL 33325, USA.
2. A $100.00 USD non-refundable Application Fee. All Payments can be made online at our easy
Online Payments Form.
3. Official transcripts from the current educational institution. The institution must be approved
by the Department of Education and accredited by an association that is member of Council for
Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Online Payments Form.
Visiting students accept full responsibility for possessing or acquiring, by the time of enrollment,
the knowledge and skills required for successfully completing their coursework at UNAD Florida.
They assume responsibility for language proficiency as well.
Visiting students are responsible for requesting that an official transcript be sent to their home
institutions after completion of coursework at UNAD Florida.
Upon Admission Process:
1. Submit a completed and signed Enrollment Agreement.
2. Arrange for their initial down payment to begin studies and confirm their tuition payment plan.
3. Schedule and attend an orientation session where the structure, policies, and procedures of
the programs offered are discussed.
4. Complete Quiz to study online.
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5. Attend Induction Course at UNAD, orientation session where the structure, policies,
procedures, and management of the platform of studies the program are discussed.
Non-Degree Seeking Student Admission
Enrollment as a non-degree student is subject to approval by the Office of Admissions provided
the student is in good academic standing at the last institution attended.
Registration is on a space-available basis and, in some cases, may require Dean approval.
Applicants who have been denied admission as a degree-seeking student or who missed the
deadline for submitting a degree-seeking application will not be considered for enrollment as a
non-degree student.
Coursework taken as a non-degree student carries no degree credit. Up to 15 credits earned as
an undergraduate non-degree student may be applied toward an undergraduate degree only
with the approval of the appropriate dean at the time of reclassification. Up to 6 credits earned
as a graduate non-degree student may be applied toward a graduate degree only with the
approval of the appropriate school or academic dean at the time of reclassification provided that
a grade of "B" (3.0) or better has been achieved. Non-degree students must adhere to the same
academic rules that govern degree-seeking students (i.e., application deadlines, fees, drop/add,
withdrawals, grading, retention policies, etc.).
Students seeking reclassification from non-degree student status to degree-seeking status must
submit an application via standard admission procedures. All information used to make an
admission decision must be received by the published deadline.
Enrollment as a non-degree student does not guarantee admission to the University as a degree-
seeking student at a later date.
Those seeking admission as a non-degree student must fill out the Non-Degree Student
Application and submit the usual admission fee.
Student Orientation
All new students in all programs must complete an appropriate orientation before starting
courses. These are zero credit courses.
Competency-Based or Experiential Learning
UNAD Florida does not award credit for any work experience. UNAD Florida will only award
credits transferred from another accredited university per our transfer policy.
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Competency-based credits to expedite degree attainment are not yet practiced in UNAD Florida.
Notice of Admissions Decision
All UNAD Florida applicants will be notified of their acceptance or denial within 15 calendar days
of submission of all proper requirements.
Appeals of Admission Decisions
Undergraduate and graduate applicants may appeal admission decisions to the Academic Dean.
The Dean will request from the student any information needed to evaluate the appeal. The
Academic Dean’s decision may be appealed in extremely meritorious cases to the Executive
Director.
Language Tracks
Students have a choice on language of study at UNAD. However, to comply with desired language
of study, a minimum score in an English proficiency exam is necessary. Those who do not meet
the minimum required will be placed in their dominant language track. UNAD offers two (2) tracks
for students to choose from. Minimums are noted in our Language Proficiency requirement on
next page.
Track One: English Language Instruction
This track is offered to native English speakers and other students with a high proficiency in the
language. This is also the track for those who are seeking employment in the United States,
English-speaking countries or places of employment where English is a required competency.
Course materials are in English and all coursework must be handed in to professors in English and
all dialogue between professor and student must be in English from onset of program. Textbooks
are also in English.
Track Two: Bilingual (English/Spanish) Instruction
This track is designed for native Spanish speaking students who desire an academic degree from
an American university for career advancement purposes. This is the preferred track for people
seeking employment in and living in Spanish speaking countries, or in places where Spanish is the
main language. Please note that completing a course or program in a language other than English
may reduce employability where English is required.
Student will be expected to read and write in both English and Spanish. Course materials are in
English and Spanish. Discussions and work done in both languages.
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COMPLETING A COURSE OR PROGRAM IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH MAY REDUCE

EMPLOYABILITY WHERE ENGLISH IS REQUIRED
Language Proficiency Requirement
Competency in English is a requirement at admission and is also a graduation requirement. We
recommend the TOEFL for the English Proficiency exam.
These tests are given worldwide. Some require a fee for the examination not included in our
tuition and scores and must be submitted prior to full admission at UNAD. A minimum score is
required for all degree programs. Students have the option to choose to from any of these tests:
TOEFL (UNAD CODE-B236)
Undergraduate Level:
•Paper-based: 500
• based (iBT): 61
Master’s Level:
•Paper-based: 530
•Internet based (iBT): 71
Doctoral Level:
•Paper-based: 550
•Internet based (iBT): 80
ALTERNATIVE TESTS
ACT COMPASS English as Second Language Placement Test with minimum grade level 3
Or Eiken English Proficiency Exam with minimum Pre-1 grade
Or Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) with minimum B-2
The Following Exceptions Apply:
Prospective students who completed 4 years of high school in the United States or other English-
speaking countries.
Prospective undergraduate students with 30 semester credit hours with a grade of “C” or higher
at an accredited college/university where the language instruction was English or “B” or higher
for graduate students.
Prospective students who hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from an institution within
the United States or other English-speaking countries.
Bilingual Program Format
One of the benefits of pursuing a degree with UNAD Florida aside from the intentionality to serve
a Hispanic population with their needs in mind is the opportunity to graduate as a Bilingual
professional.
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A graduate of UNAD Florida is expected to be a Bilingual Professional who demonstrates

professional competencies confidently in their field of study in Spanish and English.
A truly Bilingual Professional demonstrates competency in the following areas:
Conceptual Skills:
1. Generate Innovative/Creative Ideas
2. Coordinate Projects
3. Analyze/Interpret Data
4. Use Critical Thinking for Problem Solving
5. Synthesis
Language Skills:
1. Bilingual and Bi-literate in the Four Language Skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
2. Spelling and Grammar
3. Professional Translation
a. Oral
b. Written
4. Summarizes Information Accurately
5. Use of Sophisticated Professional Vocabulary
6. Use of Technical Professional Jargon
7. Reads, Understands, and Applies Knowledge for Positive Decision Making
Communication Skills:
1. Making Coherent Presentations (reports, proposals)
2. Support Opinions
3. Express Ideas (hypothetical & situational)
Interpersonal Skills:
1. Team-work,
a. Collaborative
b. Trust
c. Professional Ethics
d. Excellence
e. Humbleness
2. Interpersonal Interaction
a. Respect
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The academic year covers the 48 months period that begins on August. The normal teaching
terms include a fall semester ending December, a winter semester ending May and summer
semester ending August. The normal holidays consist of Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the
following Friday, the Christmas holidays which usually begin on the 15 of December and end first
week of January, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and a spring holiday period of one week.
Students should feel free to consult with the schedulers who are helping them in the design of
their academic schedule.
For every hour of class attendance, a student should devote approximately two hours to study.
Preparing a time budget at the beginning of each semester will be helpful.
Normally, classes can be held only at the time and in the place specified in the schedule of classes.
The only exceptions to this policy occur when the academic dean or designee approves a change
in time and/or location and these changes are subsequently communicated to the appropriate
offices.
UNAD Florida offers Semester will be delivered in either the traditional 16-week format
A standard course is worth three credits. Each credit is comprised of 15 hours of academic
engagement (e.g. listening to synchronous or asynchronous lectures or webinars, participating in
discussion, etc.) and an additional 30 hours of preparation (e.g. studying learning materials, etc.).
Course activities are organized in 15 weekly units. This means students should invest at least nine
hours per week to complete weekly activities.
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LEARNING DELIVERY METHODS
UNAD Florida has defined the following Core Curriculum general education outcomes expected
of students in our undergraduate programs. These skills, knowledge and behaviors are essential
for our graduate’s individual performance in the workplace and align with our institutional core
competencies, goals, and mission. Through our General Education Core courses and embedded
throughout our curriculum we intend to achieve these outcomes.
1. Cultural and Historical Understanding – Students will demonstrate understanding of the

diverse traditions of the world, and an individual’s place in it.
2. Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning - Students will use processes, procedures, data, or
evidence to solve problems and make effective decisions.
3. Communication Skills – Students will engage in effective interpersonal, oral, and written
communication.
4. Ethical and Social Responsibility – Students will demonstrate awareness of personal
responsibility in one’s civic, social, and academic life.
5. Information Literacy – Students will be able to locate, evaluate, and effectively use
information from diverse sources, especially digital ones.
6. Critical Thinking – Students will effectively analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and apply
information and ideas from diverse sources and disciplines.
7. Computer and Technological Literacy - Students should be able to retrieve, organize, and
present information in a clear and concise manner appropriate to a target audience. To
meet these goals, students should be proficient with basic operating system concepts and
basic productivity software as well as different computer platforms.
Core Competencies
UNAD Florida has established four Core Competencies that describe the learning outcomes for a
UNAD graduate. They are:
• Think
An UNAD student should be able to think clearly, critically, and creatively and be able to analyze,
synthesize, integrate and evaluate in many domains of human inquiry.
HOW AND WHERE MUST AN UNAD STUDENT THINK?
1. With curiosity and consistency.

2. Individually and in groups.
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SAMPLES OF WORK WHICH DEMONSTRATES THAT AN UNAD STUDENT IS COMPETENT IN

THIS AREA:
3. Identify data, ideas, patterns, principles, perspectives.

4. Use facts, formulas, procedures.
5. Draw well-supported conclusions.
6. Integrate ideas and values from different disciplines.
7. Revise personal conclusions considering new observations and interpretations
• Value
An UNAD student should be able to think clearly, critically, and creatively and be able to analyze,
synthesize, integrate and evaluate in many domains of human inquiry.
8. With curiosity and consistency.


THIS AREA:
10. Identify values expressed in feelings, attitudes, beliefs, choices, and

commitments.
11. Recognize their own voice and values and the values and voice of others.
12. Distinguish among personal, ethical, aesthetic, cultural and scientific values.
13. Employs values and standards of judgement from different disciplines.
14. Evaluate their own and other’ values from a global and universal perspective.
15. Commit to actions consistent with a considered and self-determined set of values.
• Act
An UNAD student should be able to act purposefully, effectively, and responsibly.
16. With courage and perseverance.

18. In their personal, professional and community life.
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THIS AREA:
19. Act effectively and appropriately in different contexts and settings.

20. Implement problem-solving and decision-making strategies.
21. Manage their time and activities in daily life
22. Apply disciplinary knowledge, skills, and values to their goals.
23. Plan for and implement desirable change in response to circumstances.
• Communicate
An UNAD student should be able to communicate with different audiences using various
means.
1. By speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

2. Verbally, non-verbally, and visually.
3. With honesty and civility.
4. In different disciplines and settings.
SAMPLES OF WORK WHICH DEMONSTRATES THAT AN UNAD
1. Identify their own strengths and weaknesses as a communicator.

1. Analyze audience to improve communication in various settings.
2. Communicate in different contexts, settings, and disciplines.
3. Evaluate effectiveness of their own and others communication.
Student learning outcomes for each program are consistent with the program objectives; are
aligned with the occupational area of study and with the level of education intended; and reflect
the necessary occupational and academic knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Student learning outcomes and objectives per program can be found in the school’s Program
Outlines per program, which specify what students/graduates will know, be able to do, and will
be able to demonstrate when they have completed a program of study. Student learning
outcomes for all programs specify an action by the student that must be observable, measurable
and be able to be demonstrated.
Student learning outcomes help departments:
• Understand how to better facilitate student learning, while it also
• Receive feedback about the services provided to students in order to accomplish program
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objectives (What skills are students learning? Are these the skills UNAD wants them to
learn? Are these the skills faculty is teaching students?).
Student learning outcomes help students:
• To articulate what they are learning and have learned from attending UNAD.
• Be able to explain what they can do and what they know.
• Understand where they can go to learn particular knowledge, skills, attitudes or values.
Ultimately, providing students with a map of where various learning opportunities are
available.
To support UNAD mission to prepare career-minded individuals through quality education, in
order to measure the effectiveness of the programs of study, and if students are achieving the
program learning outcomes, the school implements internal and external resources to
continuously assess and evaluate the appropriateness of its programs.
The role of UNAD Florida is to provide students with a learning environment that encourages
critical reflection and knowledge construction through interaction with educators and other
students in a learning community. This interaction is facilitated by technology that makes
distance education dynamic and interactive.
La UNAD ensures that the facilities, equipment, technology and other resources and
infrastructure associated with distance education are appropriate to the subject matter of the
programs and course of study. The university utilizes the open source platform Moodle as the
online environment tool for distance education. Moodle is the online platform managed by
distance education team to deliver the programs and courses via online education. The
university’s online education platform Moodle is hosted in third party dedicated servers to
ensure a 24/7 guaranteed connection to students and faculty. This technological infrastructure
for the university’s online courses and programs allows students to study, review, respond and
interact with faculty and other students, at any given moment of the day. All courses and degree
programs taught at UNAD remain with the same academic structure, whether the courses or
degree programs are online. All online educational objectives are met in the same way that in-
campus educational objectives are met. All online courses follow a syllabus which identically
matches the in-campus syllabus, but differentiates in the learning activities, participation
methods, homework delivery and testing times. The university’s online faculty is trained to
properly use the platform and apply best-practices for professor-student interactions in online
environments.
UNAD Florida sets the following academic criteria:
A new educational role is created for teachers and students. The professor assumes the role of
process facilitator, and the student is the driver of his or her learning experience.
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Students earn the freedom to make decisions on the appropriate direction of their studies, the
organization of their schedule, and the determination of learning spaces. Students advance their
learning on their own terms per their schedule and motivation.
Students can access several sources of information, learning alternatives, and activities to satisfy
their learning needs.
A variety of pedagogical learning scenarios are created, including self-study, works in small
groups, participation in research seminars, personal support and consultation. Students are
evaluated using self-evaluation, group-evaluation, and teacher evaluation. The learning process
is released from space and time limitations.
The delivery system for distance education at UNAD is the LMS (Learning Management System)
Moodle, which is currently running with version Moodle 3.2.3 (Build: 20170508). The system was
chosen for being open source, and mainly because it promotes social constructionist pedagogy,
which means collaboration, varied activities, and critical reflection. Courses at UNAD Florida are
delivered via Moodle, our virtual campus or online learning management system. This will bring
you to Moodle’s login page: Enter website: http://www.unad.us
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2. Click on the Virtual Campus, http://classrooms.unad.us. Enter your username and

password and click on the Login button to continue to classrooms
3. Access the courses in which you are enrolled for the current semester. Once inside, you’ll
be able to access the course syllabus, materials, activities, assignments, instructor
information and participants.
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Tools for an online learning environment through the open source platform Moodle, which by
nature is flexible, easy to use, presents diverse teaching and performance strategies that lead to
significant learning accomplishments for students.
Instructors set their own online office hours at the beginning of each course. Please check with
them and in your course room and syllabus.
The online platform also offers the opportunity to design multimedia resources that guarantee
the foundation of knowledge, through didactic heterogeneous materials that add value to the
class materials and educate and make it flexible to control learning environments.
The online learning platform Moodle allows the university to constantly monitor the progress of
the students and it generates the sufficient inputs to ensure their productivity and effective
fulfillment of the scheduled planning of the course.
UNAD Florida online platform Moodle allows the institution to do the following:
• The possibility to access the platform’s code, making it more trustable.

• Reduction of costs. In the majority of occasions, the institution does not have to pay for
system updates or number of licenses.
• Possibility of reutilization of codes within different applications.
• It is adaptable to the updates of versions, offering stability and constant modernization.
Independent Study Courses

Independent study offers students an important opportunity to engage in research, to pursue
areas of inquiry not regularly offered through courses, to participate in supervised internships
and service learning, and to graduate with honors. Such courses build on students’ knowledge
and encourage undergraduates to apply their academic experiences to intellectual and practical
concerns. Faculty members at UNAD Florida also regard independent study courses as valuable
forms of learning. Students who undertake independent study are expected to be self-motivated
and largely self- directed. There is a limit of 15 credits for undergraduates and 6 credits for
graduates that can be done via independent study. All independent study courses will be 8 weeks.
What is Independent Study Courses?
At UNAD Florida the term “independent study” defines both a general category of courses as well
as a specific type of course (here called “traditional independent study”). Over time
“independent study” has come to mean different things in different disciplines. Consequently,
working definitions are necessary. As a category, “independent study” denotes courses that
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provide a mechanism for a student to work on a specific topic with a faculty member for academic
credit. Typically, the topic is focused rather than general and is not usually pursued in scheduled
courses. At least three hours of independent work per week is expected for each unit of credit,
and a final written paper, report, or artistic work is required. The category “independent study”
embraces at least four types of course work.
Traditional Independent Study: The pursuit of a topic of interest by a student (generally in the
major or minor), under the supervision of a faculty member with expertise related to the topic.
Directed Readings: Systematic analysis of an approved bibliography in the student’s area of
interest. This may be offered when a course is not offered in a semester.
Directed and/or Mentored Undergraduate Research: Investigative, fact-finding work supervised
by a faculty mentor and conducted outside a conventional classroom—in a laboratory, in field
sites, in a library, or in other places in which research activity takes place.
Internships/Practicum: Such courses provide a supervised, reflective work experience designed
to give students first-hand knowledge of the practice of a discipline. Students are encouraged to
integrate classroom and work experience in ways that help them develop a professional identity.
Undergraduate programs require students to obtain an internship in an institution related to
their field of study (e.g., a company or a hospital). To secure an internship, a student may
approach a prospective employer directly, we do not help students find an internship. For those
cases where an internship is impossible, a project will be assigned by the dean in lieu of the
internship.
Independent studies require a conversation with and approval by the Academic Dean. An
Independent Study Learning Contract must be filed with the Registrar’s office with all appropriate
signatures and filed in student’s academic record.
Each weekly unit presents the (1) learning objective(s) for the week, (2) the learning materials
you must study, (3) the activities you must participate in, and (4) any assignments that are due.
The course schedule summarizes this information. Students are responsible for regularly
reviewing the course schedule, studying all required learning materials, participating in all
programmed learning activities and submitting all required assignments by their deadlines. Eight-
week courses will be set up similarly.
Evaluations
Evaluation of learning can occur in several ways. Assignments, exams and/or quizzes are formal
evaluations means. For assignments, students submit a file; the instructor grades it, and gives
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feedback. All exams and quizzes are administered through our password protected online
platform. These are monitored through IP tracking to ensure the student is the only user. The
online platform presents the results of objective exams and quizzes (i.e. those with multiple-
choice, true/false, etc. types of questions) instantaneously. The instructor manually grades open-
ended questions (e.g. essay questions, short answer questions). The results are presented as
soon as the instructor completes the grading.
UNAD Florida expects students to adhere to the timeline and retake policies provided by the
course professor in the course syllabus. The course instructor reserves the right to allow
assignment make-up and exam/quiz retakes.
Instructors may provide informal evaluation via forums, chats, and other communication tools.
This helps to provide continuous evaluation and feedback to students as they prepare their
formal evaluations.
When a student sends a message with a question, or posts a question in a forum, the instructor
is expected to respond within 24 hours. For evaluations that require the instructor’s review,
grading, and feedback, the response time is one week.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

UNAD Florida provides technical assistance, services and training through its online platform.
Students enrolled in a Distance Education program, are required to have an Internet Service
Provider (ISP) – a high-speed (ISP) is recommended, a Java capable browser, and Adobe Acrobat
Reader. Online Students at University receive an institutional email account (@unad.us) for all
academic matters and personal use. The following are also required:
Technical requirements
The following list shows the minimum technical characteristics required for using the University’s
virtual campus. The student must have access to equipment with these characteristics.
Operating systems:
• Microsoft Windows: XP, Vista, 7

• Unix/Linux or
• Mac OS X v10.4 or higher Browser:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher
• Mozilla 3.6 or higher Hardware: Internet connection
• 512 MB RAM or higher
• Sound Card and Speakers
• Pentium III processor, higher or compatible
• Display resolution 800 X 600 pixels (as minimum)
USB Port Minimum technical competences:
• Use correctly Web Browsing software

• Use an Office Package (Word processors, slide makers and spreadsheets).
• Be familiar with electronic communication processes and tools (e-mail, chat and social
networks)
Minimum technical competences:
• Use correctly Web Browsing software

• Use an Office Package (Word processors, slide makers and spreadsheets).
• Be familiar with electronic communication processes and tools (e-mail, chat and social
networks)
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Personal competences
Responsibility:
• In the virtual environment students are responsible for their own learning process.
Commitment:
Students must be committed with the process, the activities and their work team in order to have
a successful learning experience.
Honesty:
Plagiarism and other forms of intellectual fraud will not be tolerated in the University’s virtual
environment. For more information, refer to the school’s Copyright and Intellectual Property
Policy
Perseverance:
For distance learning it’s essential that students can keep up with all the assignments in their due
dates.
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STUDENT SERVICES
• Library
Through our affiliation with UNAD Colombia, UNAD Florida’s students have access to an online
library service which offers research tools that comprise periodicals, journals, newspapers,
dissertations, books, and other scholarly information. At present e-Bray and EBSCO-host are
used. Other online library services may be added from time to time.
• Academic Advising
Orientation: All students enrolling at UNAD Florida for the first time will discuss their personal
goals, as well as program and course requirements, with University officials.
Ongoing Counseling: UNAD Florida is committed to providing students with the guidance they
require to complete their program of study. UNAD Florida is also committed to help students
apply the knowledge they gain to their professional activities. For explanations or advice,
students may contact their instructors, the Director of Student Services or the Academic Dean.
• Student Representative
A Student Representative looks after the interests of students. The Student Representative is
appointed for a period of two years by the Academic Dean in collaboration with professors. The
Student Representative sits on the Board of Directors of UNAD Florida and has a vote at Board
meetings.
• Career and Placement Services

The Career and Placement Services Department impacts the entire institution. Students benefit
from the ability to learn as much as possible about the career they are training for. Graduates
benefit from job search assistance. Alumni benefit from special services geared to their goals for
raises, job promotions, and how to deal with lay-offs. Employers benefit from graduates who are
work-ready. The Admissions Department has up-to-date information about the job-search
process, services, and placement success. Students who consider enrollment want to know this
information.
UNAD Florida offers employment advice to all students and alumni via the Career and Placement
Services Director. We share local and national job opportunities, career advice and tips all
available through our website portal. We also where appropriate, letters of recommendation
written by its instructors. We also send out periodic emails with job fair information. UNAD
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Florida cannot guarantee job placement. Graduates may encounter employment limitations due
to language, market constraints and other economic variables.
COMPLETING A COURSE OR PROGRAM IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH MAY REDUCE
EMPLOYABILITY WHERE ENGLISH IS REQUIRED.
• Technical Support
There are several tools available for students to learn how to navigate UNAD Florida’s online
platform. These include:
1. Two free, non-credit informational courses are available for all students and instructors. These
courses guide users through the functioning of the online platform. These courses are not related
to academic content, but rather are a tool to better understand the online platform.
2. Support Forum: The support forum allows students and instructors to post a platform- related
question or problem at any time. Questions posted in the support forum receive a response
within 24 hours.
3. Chats: For real-time support, students and instructors can use Skype, a free online voice and
chat system that connects users with technical support staff.
4. FAQs, Demos, Manuals.
Any changes to student contact information will be processed through IT Support at [email protected]
via the Change of Status Form.
• Student Records and Transcripts

Student records are retained perpetually at the institution site in Florida in a fireproof cabinet.
Computer records are backed up weekly and stored at University
Requests for copies of transcripts for personal use may be made by contacting the Registrar and
paying the appropriate fee. The college will issue official copies to another college, employer,
institution, or agency, only at the student’s request. Students and alumni may request copies of
their academic records, which will be stamped ‘Student Copy.’ There is a $ 20 domestic student
and $ 30 for International Student, charge for each transcript after the issuance of one upon
graduation.
• Records and Information

UNAD maintains accurate academic transcripts for each student including each course in which
the student is enrolled, the term, grade, and credit value. These transcripts are available to
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students upon request. UNAD maintains the following: accurate records of academic advisement
and a copy of all decisions made in each academic advisement conference, records of personal
counseling referrals made to students (which are kept confidential unless released by the
student), a policy of non-discrimination based on disability, and other federal requirements for
non-discrimination, and records of placement interviews arranged for the student as well as a
record of employment decisions.
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

UNAD complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of the 1974 Buckley
Amendment, Public Laws 93-380, and Section 438. All students’ records are confidential.
• Support Services
UNAD is committed to helping students achieve their academic and professional goals through
academic advising. Academic Advising services provide students with information, guidance, and
access to resources in order to obtain the maximum benefit from their educational experience
at University. Academic advisement is available from the Academic Department upon request
from the student.
Educational Accessibility services (disability support)
UNAD provides students with disabilities programmatic and physical access in compliance with
section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of
Amended, of 2008, and the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of the Workforce Investment Act of
1998.
It is the student’s responsibility to contact their campus Educational Accessibility Services
representative. Requests for accommodations should be made to the designated campus
educational accessibility counselor at least 30 days before classes begin. Documentation must be
provided to support of according to the necessity that it presents.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES AND STANDARDS OF PROGRESS
• Maximum Number of Students per Class

The maximum number of students per course is established at 25 students to guarantee sufficient
time for student/faculty interactions, adequate tutorships and feedback.
• Syllabus
On the first day of class, students receive a copy of the course syllabus and course outlines and
objectives.
• Responsibilities of the student during class development

•Participation on chats, forums and any other activities is necessary for the achievement of
learning objectives.
•You should check the course site and the informative board regularly.
•You must read the recommended materials for every Week (case studies, book chapters,
presentations, etc.). Take in consideration that the slides provided for each unit are only for
support and quick reference, the complete material you must read is the recommended chapter
of the book.
•You must respect the due dates for every activity. Late deliveries won’t be accepted and the
system will automatically block your opportunity to send activities after their due date. Don’t
wait for the last minute to post or send your responses to the activity.
• Attendance Policy
• Regular attendance in online courses is expected throughout the length of the term. Students
who do not attend within the first week of a semester by submitting an academic assignment
(such as the course requirements checklist, an examination, written paper or project, discussion
board post, or other academic event) will be dropped from the course roster at the end of week
one and will not be allowed to submit further course work. The student may appeal to their
instructor to remain in the course.
•The student alone assumes responsibility for course work missed from non- attendance. A
student who presents the instructor with an adequate and documented reason for absence may
be given an opportunity to make up the work missed.
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•Students who begin attendance by submitting an academic assignment but eventually cease
progressing toward the completion of the course will be assigned a grade of AW during the
semester.
• Academically Related Activities (ARA)

To maintain continuous enrollment, the following activities that occur on or after the course start
date and on or before the course end date will be considered academically related activities
(ARAs). ARAs determine a student’s enrollment status with the school. Students can maintain
continuous enrollment by ensuring no more than 14 days’ elapse between posting an ARA or
sooner if required by Professor. Examples of an ARA are: complete a unit quiz and/or similar
assessment, complete all required weekly assignments, post at least 3 times to an original forum
posting and respond to two classmates on different days of the week, attend a virtual session as
scheduled by professor. If a student fails to complete at least one of these activities the student
will be marked absent.
• Definitions Related to Attendance

Last day of attendance policy/statement – this is the day a student had an academically
related/recorded activity, which may include projects, examinations, etc.
Date of Withdrawal policy/Statement-this is the date that administration determines that a
student is no longer enrolled at UNAD based on lack of Academic Related activity.
• Standards of Student Conduct

Students of UNAD Florida, as well as applicants, who become students and former students, are
expected to comply with all laws and with University policies and online campus regulations.
The following types of conduct are unacceptable:
1. All forms of academic misconduct including but not limited to cheating, fabrication, plagiarism,
or facilitating academic dishonesty.
2. Other forms of dishonesty including, but not limited to, fabricating information, furnishing
false information or reporting a false emergency to the University.
3. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any University document, record, key, electronic device, or
identification.
4. Unauthorized entry to, possession of, receipt of, or use of any University services, equipment,
resources, or properties, including the University’s name, insignia, or seal.
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5. Sexual harassment: sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual
favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, when submission to or rejection
of this conduct explicitly or implicitly affects a person's education, unreasonably interferes with
a person's educational performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive learning
environment. In the interest of preventing sexual harassment, the University will respond to
reports of any such conduct.
6. Stalking behavior in which an individual repeatedly engages in conduct directed at another
person and makes a credible threat with the intent to place that person in reasonable fear for his
or her safety, or the safety of his or her family; where the threat is reasonably determined by the
University to seriously alarm or torment the person; and where the threat is additionally
determined by the University to serve no legitimate purpose.
7. Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures, or
other University activities.
8. Failure to adhere to, or comply with the directions of a University official or other public official
acting in the performance of his or her duties while at official University functions, or resisting or
obstructing such University or other public officials in the performance of or the attempt to
perform their duties.
9. Selling, preparing, or distributing for any commercial purpose course lecture notes, video or
audio recordings of any course unless authorized by the University in advance and explicitly
permitted by the course instructor in writing. The unauthorized sale or commercial distribution
of course notes or recordings by a student is a violation of these policies whether or not it was
the student or someone else who prepared the notes or recordings. Copying handouts, readers
or other course materials provided by an instructor as part of the University course for any
commercial purpose unless authorized by the University in advance and explicitly permitted by
the course instructor or the copyright holder in writing is prohibited.
10. Disrespect of instructors in any format verbal or written. Disrespect meaning in the use of
language, insubordination (defiance of authority or refusal to obey class rules).
Penalties for Academic Misconduct
Deans may impose penalties for violations of University policies or campus regulations whether
such violations are also violations of law, and whether proceedings are or have been pending in
the courts involving the same acts.
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If, because of an official appeal, it is determined that the student was improperly disciplined, the
Academic Dean shall, if requested by the student, have the record of the hearing sealed, and
have any reference to the disciplinary process removed from the student's record. In such case,
the record of the hearing may be used only in connection with legal proceedings. Whether or not
a hearing is conducted, the University may provide written notice to a student that his or her
alleged behavior may have violated University policy or campus regulations and that, if repeated,
such behavior will be subject to a disciplinary process. Evidence of the prior alleged behavior as
detailed in the written notice may be presented in a subsequent disciplinary action.
When a student is found in violation of University policies, any of the following types of student
disciplinary action may be imposed. Any sanction imposed should be appropriate to the violation
taking into consideration the context and seriousness of the violation.
1. Warning/Censure: Written notice or reprimand to the student that a violation of specified
University policies or campus regulations has occurred and that continued or repeated violations
of University policies or campus regulations may be cause for further disciplinary action, normally
in the form of disciplinary probation, and/or loss of privileges and exclusion from activities,
suspension, or dismissal.
2. Disciplinary Probation: A status imposed for a specified period of time during which a student
must demonstrate conduct that conforms to University standards. Misconduct during the
probationary period or violation of any conditions of the probation may result in further
disciplinary action, normally in the form of suspension or dismissal.
3. Loss of Privileges and Exclusion from Activities: Exclusion from participation in designated
privileges and activities for a specified period of time. Violation of any conditions in the written
Notice of Loss of Privileges and Exclusion from Activities, or violation of University policies or
campus regulations during the period of the sanction may be cause for further disciplinary action,
normally in the form of probation, suspension or dismissal.
4. Suspension: Termination of student status at the University for a specified period of time with
reinstatement thereafter, provided that the student has complied with all conditions imposed as
part of the suspension and provided that he or she is otherwise qualified for reinstatement.
Violation of the conditions of suspension or of University policies or campus regulations during
the period of suspension may be cause for further disciplinary action, normally in the form of
dismissal.
5. Dismissal: Termination of student status for an indefinite period. Readmission after dismissal
may be granted only under exceptional circumstances. Restitution: A requirement for restitution
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in the form of reimbursement may be imposed for expenses incurred by the University or other
parties resulting from a violation of these policies. Reimbursement may take the form of
monetary payment or appropriate service to repair or otherwise compensate for damages.
Restitution may be imposed on any student who alone, or through group or concerted activities,
participates in causing the damages or costs.
6. Revocation of Awarding of Degree: Subject to the concurrence of the Board of Directors,
revocation of a degree obtained by fraud.
• Grading Scale
UNAD Florida grading scale and academic standards are based on the following grade point
equivalents:
Grading Scale Policy
Letter Grade Percentage Points GPA (4.0) GPA 1(5.0)

Doctoral Level
A 91-100 4.0 5.0
B+ 86-90 3.5 4.4
B 80-85 3.0 3.8
F Below 80 0.0 0.0
Masters Level
A 91-100 4.0 5.0
B+ 86-90 3.5 4.4
B 80-85 3.0 3.8
C 70-79 2.0 2.5
F Below 70 0.0 0.0
Undergraduate Level
A 95-100 4.0 5.0
A- 90-94 3.7 4.6
B+ 87-89 3.3 4.1
B 84-86 3.0 3.8
B- 80-83 2.7 3.4
C+ 77-79 2.3 2.9
C 74-76 2.0 2.5
C- 70-73 1.7 2.1
D+ 67-69 1.5 1.9
D 64-66 1.3 1.6
D- 60-63 1.0 1.3
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F 59 or < 0.0 0.0
Relevant to students where a 5.0 scale is used.
Other Grades
Grade Description GPA Points Credits Earned

I Incomplete N/A No
P Pass N/A Yes
NP No Pass/Not approved N/A No
W Withdrew by Deadline N/A No
AW Administrative Withdrawal 0.0 No
T Transfer Credit N/A Yes
FA Failure for Academic Dishonesty N/A No
E Excluded from GPA 0.0 No

INC Included in GPA 0.0 Yes
NG No Grade N/A No
Definitions:
1. “I” - indicates a student filled out a form to inform the professor and school that they need
more time to complete a course due to personal hardship, work schedule or requested
emergency leave. A student will receive a provisional grade of Incomplete (I) in the following
instances:
a. If his absence from a final examination can be justified
b. If his absence of not more than 25% of his work can be justified.
c. If the student has complied with all partial requirements of the course during the semester or
part-of-term. In order to remove an Incomplete, the student should take the corresponding final
examination or work requirement within the first 30 days of the subsequent semester or summer
session. Those students receiving Incomplete in prerequisite courses during the summer session
must take the final examination or work requirement within the first fifteen days of the following
summer session. The professor has the responsibility of removing all Incompletes. In the case of
students not complying with these established rules, the professor will assign a “0” in the
corresponding work missed by the student, and will report the final grade to the Registrar after
calculating the corresponding grades.
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2. “P” - indicates a student that at the time of withdrawal has passed the requirements for that
particular course as specified in the course syllabus and/or the professor. Credit is earned but
grade is not given or used as part of the GPA.
3. “NP” - indicates the student did not meet the minimum requirements for a particular course
and it must be repeated.
4. “NG” - indicates that the registrar expects a grade to be submitted but none has been.
Received.
5. “W” indicates a withdrawal from a course with the official approval of the Office of the
Registrar and/or Academic Dean. A withdrawal form must be filled out and filed.
6. “AW” indicates an administrative withdrawal approved by the Academic Dean and Registrar’s
office once reported by a Professor due to a student failure to continue attending his classes and
does not officially drop the course. WA’s will impact overall GPA.
7. “T” indicates student has transferred in credits from another institution for credit toward
degree at UNAD. Credit is awarded but GPA is not impacted as it is omitted from calculation.
8. “FA” indicates that the student has failed the course due to academic dishonesty
• Student Authentication Policy

Because of new regulations stemming from the federal reauthorization of the Higher Education
Act in 2008, higher education institutions have been asked to address student authentication for
all distance and correspondence courses. To be in compliance with this regulation, institutions
are required that the institution must demonstrate that the student who registers in a distance
or correspondence education course or program is the same student who participates in and
completes the course or program and receives the credit by verifying the identity of a student
who participates in class or coursework by using, at the option of the institution, methods such
as (1) a secure login and pass code, (2) proctored examinations, and (3) new or other technologies
and practices that are effective in verifying student identification.
Thus, UNAD has instituted the following policies to address student authentication:
Identity Management
1. All students enrolled in UNAD courses will receive individual secure login and pass codes to the
learning management system (LMS).
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2. Student as well as Faculty accounts are issued by the UNAD IT Department. Instructions for
student login are sent to students via email as well as our student orientation tutorial. Students
can contact the Help Desk for assistance.
3. Additionally, student identity may be verified through use of at least one additional measure.
Additional Measures
The Academic Dean may select additional measures for the schools, which include:
1. Proctored examinations. Students enrolled in electronic courses may be required to take
proctored exams. The Instructor is responsible for providing the details of the exam process to
the students. Instructors will provide test dates and proctor requirements to the students in the
course syllabus as well as the course room.
2. UNAD Florida may choose to use remote proctoring devices which requires online students to
purchase a monitoring device or live monitoring service that connects to their computer and
"watches" them take an exam. These approaches may require periodic finger-print scanning, and
turning on a microphone and 360-degree camera if noise or movement thresholds are reached.
Instructors will accommodate students who are in a separate geographic location for proctor
requirements. International students will be given access codes after paying UNAD FL the proctor
fees at registration.
3. Use of Learning Management System Tools. Reporting functions that exist within the learning
management system can be used to detect possible cases of academic dishonesty.
4. Other student identity technologies. Large companies that provide data security for the
banking industry have data mining systems that are being used with distance learning students.
Students are presented with multiple choice questions about their personal history, such as last
street address, name of elementary school, or mother’s maiden name. The student must answer
the personal question in order to proceed with an assessment, and such questions also may
appear randomly during an exam.
Cost to Student for Student Authentication.
The University requires a standard note to be posted in the registration system for all online
courses by faculty. This note alerts students that the class may have additional costs and directs
the students to a website and/or a downloadable PDF explaining the additional costs, including,
but not limited to, additional costs for student authentication.
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Class Cancelation Policy

From time to time it may be necessary to cancel a class because of insufficient enrollment or
other extenuating circumstances. The decision for such a cancellation is ultimately that of the
Academic Dean. Every effort will be made to provide notice of the cancellation at least two weeks
prior to the first scheduled meeting of the class. The Registrar’s Office will advise the student of
the possible cancellation due to low enrollment and any other options including the possible
rescheduling of the class. The University does not assume responsibility for any delay in the
anticipated graduation date of individual students that might result from such class cancellations.
Dropping, Adding, Withdrawing from Courses
UNAD Florida students may drop a course according to the academic calendar dates. Whether a
student receives full, partial or no refund depends on when they submit the paperwork necessary
and inform our office. After the publicized add/drop/withdrawal period, no class may be added
or dropped without a grade.
Students requesting to withdraw from courses during the semester must submit a request to
their academic advisor. Generally, the withdrawal date will be the date the student submitted
the email to their academic advisor. A grade of “W” will be assigned to all courses from which
the student withdraws within the required time period. A Course Withdrawal form must be sent
to the Registrar by deadline listed on academic calendar.
Undergraduate Repeat Policy
The UNAD Florida Undergraduate Repeat Policy is designed to assist undergraduate students in
raising their cumulative grade point average by repeating courses in which they previously
performed unsatisfactorily and by removing the previous grade from the GPA calculation.
Undergraduate students are subject to the following conditions:
1. When an undergraduate course is successfully repeated, the Undergraduate Repeat Policy will
automatically be applied, all earned grades will remain visible on the student’s permanent
record, and the most recent grade earned will be the only grade to count toward the student’s
GPA. The registrar’s office will automatically apply the Undergraduate Repeat Policy at the end
of each term, including the summer term, to all eligible courses.
2. On the student’s transcript, the letter “E” will follow the previous earned grade(s) to indicate
that the grade has been “excluded” from the GPA. The letter “I” will follow the most recent grade
to indicate that the grade has been “included” in the student’s GPA. The grades which have been
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excluded from the GPA calculation will not count toward GPA hours or hours earned, but will
remain on the student’s record as attempted hours.
3. UNAD Florida is not a participant in the Federal Financial Aid program at this time, thus there
are no limits on the number of different courses or retakes in which the Undergraduate Repeat
Policy may be applied.
4. The Undergraduate Repeat Policy will only be used on UNAD Florida courses that have been
repeated at UNAD Florida. No transfer credit or credit earned though institutional or
standardized testing may be used in the Undergraduate Repeat Policy.
5. The Undergraduate Repeat Policy will only be applied when the same course number/title is
retaken, unless there’s been a university approved course number/title change and the
department confirms that the courses are the same. Course replacements/substitutions are not
eligible for the Undergraduate Repeat Policy.
6. Undergraduate courses in which a grade of C, D, F was awarded are eligible for the
Undergraduate Repeat Policy. Courses which are NOT eligible for the Undergraduate Repeat
Policy are: pass/fail courses, zero-credit courses, and courses with grades of I, AW and or those
courses failed due to academic dishonesty.
7. Activation of the Undergraduate Repeat Policy for a prior semester will not affect the academic
standing or dean’s list award for that semester. Academic standing or dean’s list in a prior
semester can only be changed as a result of an approved grade change.
8. Once a student has graduated, the Undergraduate Repeat Policy may not be used on a course
taken prior to graduation to enhance the cumulative GPA which was recorded at the time of
degree conferral.
9. A student will have to wait until a failed course is offered again at the university to repeat the
course. We are under no obligation to offer a course to meet a student’s desired graduation goal.
It some cases it can be a full academic year before a particular course is offered again. Thus, we
encourage students to pass their courses the first time they take it.
University Leave (LOA)
A university leave or leave of absence is a break in enrollment and occurs when a student is not
actively taking a class each academic year. The academic year begins with start of the fall
semester and ends with the conclusion of the summer term. UNAD Florida has three types of
“LOA” and they are: General LOA, Military LOA and Emergency LOA. A University
withdrawal/Cancellation form must be sent to Registrar by deadline listed on academic calendar.
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1. General Leave of Absence is to allow a student to voluntarily withdraw from the University and
to return to the University at a semester of the student’s choice following the academic policies
in place at the time of the leave. Students taking a General LOA must: be in good standing,
request no more than three years, complete the LOA form. Note that students will be classified
as inactive.
2. Military Leave of Absence is to allow active reservists and guardsmen who are called up for
active duty, a LOA. Students taking a Military LOA must: be in good standing, request no more
than three years, complete the LOA form. Note that students will be classified as inactive and be
returned to the same academic status that they held at the time of their leave.
3. Emergency Leave of Absence allows a student, due to exceptional circumstance, as approved
by Academic Dean, to voluntarily withdraw from the University during a current semester and to
return to the University within two years. A student who experiences an exceptional
circumstance can apply for an emergency level of absence, which will allow the student to
withdraw from all classes, if prior to the 12th week of classes. If it is after the 12th week, students
may seek their instructors’ approval to make arrangements to complete classes or receive
incompletes. Students taking a Emergency LOA must: be in good standing, request no more than
two years, complete the LOA form. Note that students will be classified as inactive. All academic
rules and regulations concerning incomplete grades still apply.
Graduation Process
A student who is in the semester of which they believe they will graduate, should begin the
process for graduation by submitting a Petition for Graduation form soon as their last semester
begins and ensuring with the Academic Dean and Registrar that all necessary items have been
received by their offices. This process can take two months.
Graduation Ceremony & Degree
Degrees are conferred throughout the academic school year (for transcript purposes) but are
printed only three times a year, January, June and August. Some students may want to go have
an "apostille" for their degree which is a form of authentication. The Office of the Secretary of
State provides apostille and authentication service to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals on
documents that will be used overseas. This requires an extra fee and we group bundle them
during these three times a year only.
Students who wish to have a graduation ceremony can opt to come to the UNAD Florida offices
for a private graduation ceremony (at their expense, see fees) in January, June or August which
would include rental robe/cap for pictures, refreshments, pictures with Executive
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Director/Academic Dean. See fee schedule for charge. If for any reason a degree needs to be
reprinted due to loss, etc. there is a $50 fee for replacement.
Graduation Requirements
To be awarded a degree from UNAD Florida, a student must begin the process by filing a Petition
for Graduation and must fulfill the following requirements:
1. Successfully complete his or her chosen program of study as it appears in the Catalog.
2. Successfully complete the language requirement as specified on the language track.
3. Bachelor’s students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.
4. Master’s students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
5. Doctoral students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
6. Graduate students must attend the Annual International Conference or its equivalent. Those
who cannot attend due to extenuating circumstances will be excused on a case-by-case basis.
Conference will be held live or via webinar.
7. Be under no outstanding financial obligations to UNAD Florida.
Time Limits for Degree Completion
Students pursuing degrees with UNAD Florida must complete the degree requirement within 10
years of the date of matriculation. Any student who does not complete coursework within the
permissible time limit for any reason, including discontinued enrollment, must reapply for
readmission and will be subject to the requirements in effect at the time of his/her readmission.
Re-Entry Policy
Students who left or were withdrawn by the administration who are requesting re-entry into
UNAD Florida must petition the Academic Dean. If the student is permitted re-entry, the student
must normally meet all conditions of the catalog and tuition and fee structure in effect at the
time of re-admission. The petition will be reviewed and approved or rejected depending on past
attendance, academic and financial history. Students may petition to re-enter no more than two
times.
Textbook Policy
At UNAD Florida we have two populations of students and try to provide what is the least
expensive options as we are aware of the high cost of physical text books. Whenever possible we
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will utilize free information. However, when unable to do provide free resources, students will
be expected depending on the program they are enrolled in to order e-books.
Academic Honors
To encourage excellence and high academic achievement by students, the Academic Dean has
established and will recognize the following categories of scholastic honors for those enrolled in
the degree programs of UNAD. To qualify for any of the categories, a student must complete a
minimum of four courses (12 credits) in one academic year.
Dean’s List 3.50 to 4.00
Honor Roll 3.20 to 3.49
Graduation honors are awarded for academic work performed by the student during his or her
undergraduate program with UNAD. The degree will be conferred and printed as follows:
Summa cum Laude 3.90 or above
Magna cum Laude 3.75 to 3.89
Cum Laude 3.60 to 3.74
Academic Probation
Students who, at the end of each term, do not meet minimum academic standards and course
completion rates (defined below), are placed on academic probation. A letter and email is sent
to the student to inform them of their status with the school.
Minimum Academic Standards:
•A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above for Undergraduate Students.
•A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for all Graduate Students.
Academic probation lasts for one term. If, at the end of the term in which the student has been
placed on academic probation, either the Minimum Academic Standards or the Successful Course
Completion Rate are not met, the student will not be allowed to register as a regular student for
the upcoming term. A conversation is scheduled with the Academic Dean to determine if the
student has the academic ability and desire to successfully complete his or her chosen program
of study. After this conversation, the Academic Dean may admit the student to Extended
Enrollment Status.
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Extended Enrollment Status

With the permission of the Academic Dean, a student may continue as a non-regular student for
a period not to exceed one semester.
During this time, the student is expected to improve his or her academic record by re- taking
failed courses and re-establishing satisfactory academic progress. The student is responsible for
all costs incurred while on extended enrollment status. Courses taken under extended
enrollment provisions will count towards credits attempted and will affect the GPA calculation.
A student may be re-instated as a regular student if, during the semester of extended enrollment,
he or she meets minimum academic standards and course completion rates, and demonstrates
to the Academic Dean that he or she is ready to continue his or her education. If re-instated, the
student is placed on academic probation during the term following extended enrolment.
Mitigating Circumstances
The Academic Dean may grant or extend a leave of absence for up to three semesters to students
in good standing, or waive interim satisfactory progress standards for circumstances of poor
health, family crisis, or other extreme circumstances outside the student’s control. The student
must document these circumstances in writing and demonstrate that he or she had an adverse
impact on his or her academic performance. A request for a waiver of satisfactory progress
standards must be made in writing to the Academic Dean. No waivers will be issued for
graduation requirements.
Academic Policy on Internships
Several courses of study at UNAD Florida call for students to preferably complete an internship
as a requirement for graduation. This document outlines the most important facts about the
internship process.
1. Students may register for an internship at any point during their academic career.
2. No grade is received for an internship; rather, upon successful completion of the internship,
students are granted academic credit.
3. Students do not pay any tuition fees for registering for an internship.
4. Internships may or may not be paid, depending on the agreement made between the student
and the employer.
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5. The standard internship is worth 3 or 6 credits depending on program. In order to be granted

those credits, students must (a) work at their internship for a minimum of 300 hours, (b) submit
the appropriate forms to the Internship Coordinator (see point 6, below), and (c) perform work
that is directly related to their field of study. For example, if a student is enrolled in the Marketing
and Commercial major, he or she might do an internship at a business office or an advertising
firm. If a student is enrolled in social psychology, he or she might do an internship at a mental
health clinic.
6. Over the course of an internship, a student must submit three documents to the Academic
Dean (a) at the beginning of the internship, an Internship Agreement Form; (b) half-way through,
an Internship Progress Report Form; (c) at the end of the internship, an Internship Final Report
Form.
7. In order to secure an internship, a student may approach a prospective employer directly.
Alternatively, the student may suggest a list of possible employers to the Internship Coordinator.
The Coordinator will then approach these employers and inquire about internship possibilities
for the student.
A large number of UNAD Florida’s students are employed. If their work is related to their course
of studies, it is possible to translate this professional experience into academic credit, in lieu of
doing an internship. In order to do so, the interested student must ask his or her direct supervisor
to send a letter to UNAD Florida’s Academic Dean detailing:
(a) the time the student has been at his or her present job, and
(b) the duties and responsibilities attached to the job.
Upon careful review of this letter, the Academic Dean may authorize the student to receive the
appropriate academic credits the program requires, provided that the student is registered for
an internship in the current semester, has worked for at least six months at his or her present
job, and the job is directly related to his or her field of study.
The Academic Dean does have the power to assign a project in lieu of internship if an internship
has been difficult to arrange. We must have documentation of all the sites approached and their
official answer before this option is available.
Satisfactory Student Progress
Satisfactory academic progress will be evaluated after each fall, spring and summer terms.
Students who fall behind in their coursework or fail to achieve minimum standards for grade
point average and completion of classes may be put on academic probation and ultimately
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dismissed. The grade point average is the qualitative measurement used for academic work at
the university. An undergraduate student must maintain a cumulative GPA 2.0 or better and a
graduate student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Successful Course Completion Rate is earning at least 60% of the credits attempted each term.
Students will be given a warning semester when the required GPA or pace of completion is not
met. A student who is placed on academic warning may register for one subsequent semester
under academic probation. At the end of academic probation semester, they will be academically
dismissed from the university.
Course Prerequisites
To enroll for certain courses, students must have completed prerequisites, usually in the form of
more basic courses. Prerequisite courses are listed with course descriptions as applicable. If a
student registers for a course for the next semester while currently enrolled in a prerequisite
course, the student must satisfactorily complete the prerequisite course or withdraw from the
higher-level course. Courses taken at another institution may be used to satisfy prerequisites,
subject to the approval of the Academic Dean.
Plagiarism Detection
UNAD Florida will be instituting Turnitin for plagiarism detection throughout the university.
Students who take courses at UNAD understand and agree that all required papers may be
submitted to Turnitin for a textual similarity review. All submitted papers will then be included
as source documents in the Turnitin reference database for the sole purpose of detecting
plagiarism in future documents. Use of the Turnitin service is subject to the Terms and Conditions
of Use posted on the school website. Be aware that plagiarism will not be tolerated and expulsion
is a real possibility. At the very least, any accusation by a professor will be investigated thoroughly
and student record noted.
Academic and Grade Appeal Procedure
A grievance procedure is available to any student who believes a school decision or action has
adversely affected his or her status, rights, or privileges as a student. The purpose is to provide a
prompt and equitable process for resolving student grievances.
Students with grade grievances should first communicate with the appropriate course professor.
The professor has 5 days to provide the student, an answer to his (her) grievance. If the professor
is unable to resolve the student’s complaint, the professor will refer it to the Academic Dean in
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writing at [email protected]. The academic dean has 10 days to provide the student, an answer
to his (her) grievance.
Students with other type of grievances should address them formally by sending an email to the
Academic Dean at [email protected]. The purpose of the written petition portion of the
Academic Appeal is to provide the Academic Dean with information which the student believes
should be considered during the appeals process. The request should be based on logical
considerations and realistic expectations rather than on an emotional plea. Provide brief
information regarding extenuating circumstances and include appropriate documentation.
The chain of appeals is as follows: If the Academic Dean is unable to resolve the student’s appeal,
the Dean will refer it to the Executive Director. The Executive Director has 10 days to provide the
student, an answer to his (her) grievance. If the Executive Director is unable to resolve the appeal,
the Executive Director will refer it, in turn, to the Board of Directors. The Board of Director has
10 days to provide the student, an answer to his (her) grievance. The Board of Director’s decision
will be final.
Students who, at the end of this process, feel a grievance is unresolved may refer it to Executive
Director, Commission for Independent Education, 325 UNAD FLORIDA. Gaines Street, Suite 1414,
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400. 1-888-224-6684 (Toll Free)
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Students must be prepared to pay a portion of their tuition at time of registration. Students may
choose to pay in full (at a discount) or pay a deposit then choose from our tuition plans to pay
the balance.
TUITION AND FESS

Class Schedule: UNAD Florida programs are all online 16-week long unless explicitly stated in the
catalog.
Below the tuition rates for a student to attend UNAD are presented. Total program tuition varies by student
depending degree program on the total credit hours required for that student to graduate.
Students must be prepared to pay a portion of their tuition at time of registration. Students may choose to pay in full
(at a discount) or pay a deposit then choose from our tuition plans to pay the balance.
Course Tuition Per Credit

Hour Select
US $ 100.00
Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering (120 credit-hours)
US $ 100.00
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Administration (120 credit-hours)
US $ 100.00
Bachelor’s Degree in Commercial & Marketing Administration (120 credit-hours)
US $ 100.00
Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication (120 credit-hours)
US $ 100.00
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Psychology (120 credit-hours)
US $ 220.00
Master of Arts in Education, Higher Education Specialization (39 credit-hours)
Master of Arts in Education (39 credit-hours) US $ 220.00
• Online Education Specialization
• Higher Education Specialization
US $ 220.00
Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (42 credit-hours)
US $ 220.00
Master of Business Administration (39 credit-hours)
US $ 450.00
Doctor of Education in Educational Technology (60 credit-hours)
US $ 450.00
Doctor of Business Administration (64 credit-hours)
Academic Fees
Select
Technology Fee (per academic period) US $ 25.00
Course e-books or instructional material (average per course) US $ $50 -
$100
Graduation Fee US $ 100.00
Non-Refundable Application US $ 100.00
Degree Apostille (Only International Student) US $ 90.00
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Change of Program Fee US $ 100.00

Official Academic Transcript-Domestic US $ 20.00
Official Academic Transcript-International US $ 30.00
Education Records (per page) US $ 0.50
If no payment agreement was made and the student did not pay in full on receipt, a US $ 50.00
late
Payments made outside of the payment agreement terms, that is, outside of the US $ 50.00
pertinent academic period, will also be subject to a late fee
Replacement/Duplicate Diploma US $ 50.00
Proctoring Fees (as noted in LMS) Varies
Florida private ceremony US $ 200
Transfer Credit Evaluation (Non-Refundable) US $ 50.00
All tuition payments must be paid in full on receipt of tuition bill. Payment plans may be established
within each academic period and its details could be arranged in a case by case analysis. No
payment agreement will allow for payments outside of its pertinent academic period, NO
EXCEPTIONS.
Disclosure
The following conditions apply for all courses taken in each academic period and are decided at
the beginning of said period, a student may switch between plan 1 and 2 as it becomes
convenient.
Methods of Payment
Full tuition and fees must be paid in the first week of class of the semester. A student may also
enter the following payment plan, that is, plan 2 with the following condition:
Tuition and fees are paid within the semester, first a down payment of 40% of the value of the
courses that were registered that must be paid in the first week of class and monthly equal and
consecutive installments of 20% of the value of the courses that were registered starting a month
after the end of the first week of class. Students completing their study program in the allotted
timeframe will end with no debt to the university. Continued registration and/or enrollment at
the university is contingent on the student fulfilling his/her obligations in the Payment Plan
Agreement (PPA).
Students may choose to have their tuition and/or fees automatically charged to their credit or
debit card, or wire transfer on a specific date of each month in accordance to the previous
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conditions. Credit, or debit card or bank information will be requested of students selecting this
option in order to establish this. A Student Authorization to Charge/Wire form is required.
Terms of Payment Summary

Plan One: Full Payment in the first Week of class
Plan Two: Payment Initial Down Payment And 3 Installments 20% of the value
Schedule as Follows: of 40% of the value of of: of courses
courses registered to registered to be
be paid within the first paid in a monthly
week of class basis starting 1
month after the
end of the first
week of class
Forms of Payment
1. Personal Check
2. Money Order
3. Cashier’s Check
4. All Major Credit and Debit Cards
5. Wire Transfers
University Cancellation & Refund Policies
The following policies govern refunds to students in case of course drop, withdrawal, or dismissal
from the University. Students may cancel or request refund by filling out
Withdrawal/Cancellation Form in person or sending it via email.
1. Cancellation/withdrawal may be made contacting the office of [email protected] or by
phone at +1-954-389-2277.
2. All monies will be refunded if the applicant is not accepted by the University or if the student
cancels within three (3) business days after signing the enrollment agreement and making initial
payment.
3. Cancellation/withdrawal after the five (5) business day, but before the first class, will result in
a refund of all monies paid, except for the application fee of $100.00.
4. All tuition and fees, except for the application for admission, fee will be refunded if a student
withdraws during a term’s first week. (add/drop period)
5. Withdrawal after the first week of class (drop/add period) will result in no refund.
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6. A student can be dismissed at the discretion of the Registrar for insufficient progress, non‐
payment of tuition and/or fees, or failure to comply with the rules and regulations of UNAD.
7. No Fees are refundable except as identified in this section.
8. The student must pay the tuition and fees in the first Week of class.
Books and Learning
Students may purchase textbooks, required for each class, from local bookstores or from on-line
providers.
Any publication or book acquired by the student through UNAD Florida, including textbooks, is
nonrefundable. For courses where digital materials are provided in lieu of textbooks, a $50.00
fee is applied directly to the student's account concurrent with the charge for tuition. The Course
Digital Materials (CDM) fee is fully refundable if a student does not attend beyond Week 1 of a
course and did not download any materials for the course. After this time, the fee becomes non-
refundable. Students are not charged the CDM fee for repeated coursework if previously
charged, unless a book has changed.
Technology Fee
The Technology Fee is fully refundable if a student does not attend beyond Week 1 of a course.
After this time, the fee becomes non-refundable. Students are charged the Technology Fee for
repeated coursework.
Tuition Reimbursement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement may be selected as a payment option if your employer reimburses a

portion of your annual tuition to you. Tuition is deferred a maximum of 30 days after grades are
received, regardless of when you receive payment from your employer. Applicable fees are due
on or before the start date of each course. To qualify, you must submit a signed Tuition
Reimbursement Certification and Authorization Form and include a valid credit card number with
authorization to charge the card. This card will be charged once the 90-day deferment period
expires if any balance remains on the account.
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Documentation required for the Tuition Reimbursement Plan:
1. Tuition Payment Agreement
2. Tuition Reimbursement Certification and Authorization Form
Company Direct Tuition Reimbursement Plan
UNAD Florida will defer payment until one month after grades are posted for students that work
for a company that will pay UNAD Florida directly after the student submits grades. If the
company forfeits its obligation to pay, the student will have to pay any outstanding obligations
and choose another option for subsequent enrollment.
Documentation required for the Tuition Reimbursement Plan:
1. Payment Plan Agreement
2. Company Direct Reimbursement Certification and Authorization Form
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FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION

UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS
Board
• Jaime Leal • Andrés Salinas • Jose Ignacio Diaz

• Luigi H. López • Nancy Rodriguez • Jorge Millan
• Andrés Prada • Leonardo Sánchez • Constanza Venegas
UNAD FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
• Executive Director / Director of Compliance: Jorge Millan, Ph.D.

• Academic Director: Jose Diaz, Ph.D.
• Director of Admissions: Zuleyma Loggiodice Ph.D.
• Director of Placement and Student Services: Mercedes Inciarte Ph.D.
• Bursar: Omar Diaz. Msc
• Administrative Services: Jimena Garcia
Faculty Listing
UNAD has a policy for maintaining a pool of qualified professors able to teach the courses related
to the programs offered.
Faculty hiring procedures are based on the joint recognition by all members of UNAD staff that
responsibility for selecting faculty from a pool of qualified applicants is shared cooperatively by
the faculty, the administration, and the Board of Trustees participating effectively in all phases
of the hiring process.
General Guidelines for Hiring Distance Education Faculty:
The University ensures to employ faculty who have the qualifications and the experience to teach
using distance education methods. UNAD hires competent faculty members qualified to
accomplish the mission and goals of the University. Faculty members of UNAD are selected based
on their specific academic, industrial, and experiential backgrounds that will enable the
University to meet its program objectives.
Additionally, the University ensures to select candidates who demonstrate proficiency in
teaching, performing appropriate technological skills, and possess current and accurate
knowledge of their discipline. In addition, the school employs faculty who have the qualifications
and the experience to teach using distance education methods. Finally, to be considered for a
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faculty position at University, candidates must provide official transcripts, evidence of work and
teaching experience, and verifiable references.
The performance of the faculty should have a substantial impact on the faculty member’s annual
performance evaluation and on the dean and chair’s recommendation for merit, tenure, or
promotion.
The University adheres to the following criteria for faculty:
• Faculty teaching technical related courses in an academic baccalaureate degree program

must provide evidence of a minimum of four years of related practical work experience
in the subject area taught, and possess a related degree at least at the same level of the
course the faculty member is teaching.
• Faculty teaching general education courses in an academic degree program must have,
at a minimum, a master’s degree with appropriate academic coursework and preparation
in the subject area taught.
• Faculty teaching graduate degree courses must possess a minimum of four years of
related practical work experience, an earned doctorate degree or terminal degree in a
related field of study, and appropriate preparation in the subject area taught or a
master’s degree in an unrelated field of study.
Graduate Division Faculty
DEGREES/
DIPLOMAS HELD & AWARDING INSTITUTION:
FACULTY MEMBER: COURSE(S) TAUGHT:
Teacher English. Pedagogical Caracas. UPEL
Alfonzo Jenia Continuing Dissertation 1975. Master of Science in Curriculum
Seminar IV Instructional. 1980. PhD in Curriculum
Instructional. University of Tennessee.
Humpherey Maria Continuing Dissertation PhD Clinical Psychology, Mariano Mendez

Seminar IV University. Guatemala 1992
Master Educational Psychology, University Of
Nairobi, Kenya 1982
Bachelor Psychology Centroamericana
University. 1975
Inciarte Mercedes Online Learning Design BS in Education Zulia University 1990, Master in
Evaluation and Educational Informatics 1997, PhD in
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Technology, educational Science 2003

Instructional
Development and
Delivery, Design and
Development of Digital
Age Learning
Experience, Procedure
Policies Planning and
Budgeting for
Technology
Loggiodice Zuleyma Management, Financial BS in Business Administration, del Valle de
Management and Mexico University 1985, Master in Business
Negotiations, Human Administration. Zulia University 1991, PhD in
Resources, Business Business Administration Sur University 2011
Strategy, Leadership, E-
Commerce
Malpica Jose Business Strategies, BS in Economics, University of Carabobo 1998,
Leadership, Master in Public Administration Hameline
International Business University 2003, PhD in Economics, University of
Organizational Desing & Minnesota 2013
Development
Francys Rietveld Pedagogical BS in Education, Zulia University 1976, Master in
Perspectives of Online Teaching for Higher Education, Experimental
Education, Psychology Rafael Maria Baralt University , 1989, PhD in
of Learning Education Rafael Belloso Chacin University,
American Higher 1999
Education Structure and
Administration
Rojas Kervin Educational Technology. BS in Electronic Engineer Rafael Belloso Chacin
Online Instructional University , 1997, Master in Telematic, Belloso
Technology, Chacin University 2002, PhD in Education. Rafael
Perspectives in Higher Belloso Chacin University. 2011
Education
Romero Pedro Evaluation of BS in Electrical Engineering, Zulia University
Educational Technology 1993, Master in Telematics, Rafael Belloso
in Society and Education Chacin University 2001, PhD in Education
around the world. Science, Rafael Belloso Chacin University 2011
Procedures, Policies,
Planning, and Budgeting
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for Technology
Environments.
Globalization and
Higher Education
Tracanelli Silvio Organization and BS in Computer Engineer, Simon Bolivar
Methods, Evolution of University, 1986, Master in Business
Educational Technology Administration, Universidad Rafael Urdaneta,
in Society and Education 1993, PhD in Management Science, Universidad
Rafael Belloso Chacin, 2007
Verde Sandra Online Learning BS in Professor in Social Science, Barquisimeto
Environment, Virtual Experimental Pedagogical Insntitute, 1971,
Education Trends and Master in Education, Libertador Experimental
Development, Doctoral Pedagogical University, 1991, PhD in Adult
Seminar II, American Education, Interamerican Distance Learning
Higher Education University of Panama 1992
Structure and
Administration
Lepervanche Jose Information Technology Bachelor in Naval Science Venezuela Naval
and Knowledge Academy 1976, Master in Nuclear Engineering
Management, MIT 1980, PhD in Organization and
Managing in a World- Management specialization in Information
Wide Context, Technology, Capella University 2006
Managing Information
Technology in a Global
Perspective
Ph. D. in Business Administration at the
Business Strategies, University of Almeria in Spain (2007). Master of
Alberto Silva International Business, Engineering from the University of Florida
Advanced (1973). Master's Degree in Operations Research
Organizational Behavior from the Universidad Central de Venezuela
(1989). Civil Engineer at the Central University
of Venezuela (1971)
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Undergraduate Programs Faculty
FACULTY MEMBER: COURSE(S) DEGREES/

TAUGHT: DIPLOMAS HELD & AWARDING INSTITUTION:
Entrepreneurial BS Secondary Education, foreign Language Spanish
Arriaga, Jady Diagnostic, English. Distrital Francisco Jose de Caldas University,
Teaching English to 2003.
Children, Structure Master of Art Degree Applied Linguistics, Distrital
of English. Francisco José de Caldas University, 2008
Teaching English for Doctorate Educational Technology, Current.
Specific Purposes
Delgado Maria Language Bachelor in Education. Major Education Technology,
Leonor Communication The University of Cartagena 1997, Master of Art in
education, UNAD Florida 2013
Humpherey Maria Psychological PhD Clinical Psychology, Mariano Mendez University.
Processes, Guatemala 1992
Psychology of Master Educational Psychology, University Of Nairobi,
Conduct, Kenya 1982
Sexuality and Bachelor Psychology Centroamericana University.
Gender, 1975
Psychogenesis
Diaz Silvya Life of Science Bachelor in Dentist 1999, Carabobo University.
Master in Non-Profit Management Hamline
University 2010
Lepervanche Flor Fundamentals of Bachelor in Business Administration Andres Bello
Communication, Catholic University 1976, Master in Education Online
Public and UNAD Florida 2013
Contemporary
Administration.
Online Learning
Environment,
Virtual Education,
Trends and
Development.
Finol Jose Computer Bachelor Computer Engineer, Rafael Belloso Chacin
Assembly, University, 2005, Master in Telematic, Rafael Belloso
Programming I, Chacin University 2007, PhD in Management, Rafael
Database I, Belloso Chacin University 2010
Operating System
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Lepervanche Jose Informatic Auditing, Bachelor in Naval Science Venezuela Naval Academy
Internet 1976, Master in Nuclear Engineering MIT 1980, PhD
Programming I, in Organization and Management specialization in
Internet Information Technology, Capella University 2006
Programming II,
Algorithms,
Introduction to Bachelor in Business Administration, Nova
Business Southeastern University 2010 Master in Business
Lopez Donald Administration, Nova Southeastern University 2012
Human Resources
Business Strategies
Muñoz Maybe Organization and Associate in in Computer Science 1996 Miami Dade
Methods, Strategic College. BS in Computer Science, Florida
Planning, Internship International University 1999, Master in Business
Managing Administration, Nova Southeastern University 2003,
Information PhD in Education Major Organization and
Technology in a Leadership. Nova Southeastern University 2009
Global Perspective
Silva Alicia Advertising and Bachelor in Administration, UNAD Colombia, 2001,
Publishing Market, Specialization in Pedagogy. Master in Systems,
Administrative Quality and Productivity, Tecnológico de Monterrey,
Theories and 2009
Processes
Villasmil Maria Oral Bachelor in Education, Zulia University 1977, Master
Communication, in Education, Experimental Rafael Maria Baralt
Ethics and Values, University, 1983.
Neurobiology,
Philosophy
Rojas Kervin Physics I and II, Bachelor in Electronic Engineer Rafael Belloso Chacin
Computer University, 1997, Master in Telematic, Rafael Belloso
Introduction, Chacin University 2002, PhD in Education Rafael
Educational Belloso Chacin University 2011
Technology
Romero Pedro Systems Dynamic, Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, Zulia University
System Design, 1993, Master in Telematics, Rafael Belloso Chacin
Computer University 2001, PhD in Education Science, Rafael
Architecture, Belloso Chacin University 2011
Operating Systems,
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Internet
Programming I and
II
Yolimar Bracho Legislation and Bachelor in Business Administration at the Atlantis
Media University 2014
Image Semiotics Bachelor in Social Communication University Cecilio
Media Production Acosta Venezuela 2008
TV Master in Business Administration. Current Student
UNAD Florida.
Organizational Ph. D. in Business Administration at the University of
Behavior Almeria in Spain (2007). Master of Engineering from
Alberto Silva the University of Florida (1973). Master's Degree in
Operations Research from the Universidad Central
de Venezuela (1989). Civil Engineer at the Central
University of Venezuela (1971)
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY University
Park, PA Master of Arts, Applied Mathematics 1978-
1987. Master of Engineering, Industrial Engineering
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY Boca Raton, FL 30
credits graduate courses in Computer Engineering
Algebra and and Statistics 1999-2012 The University of Costa Rica
Trigonometry
San Jose, Costa Rica. Bachelor of Science Chemical
Statistics
Engineering 1975. Bachelor of Science Industrial
Gustavo Diaz Numerical Analysis
Engineering 1976Advanced Degree Computer
Information Systems 1978. AMERICAN EXPRESS
COMPANY Ft. Lauderdale, FL Six Sigma Master Black
Belt 2006. THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY
(ASQ) Milwaukee, WI. Six Sigma Certified Black Belt
2006. THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY Baltimore,
MD. Data Science Certificate Expected 2018
Emperador Pérez Macroeconomic Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Economics

Microeconomic from Atlantic International University, Honolulu
Hawaii, USA, with Summa Cum Laude honors. He is
also graduated from a M.B.A. Master of Business
Administration with Management Concentration,
Magna Cum Laude - High Honors (Gold Cord) from
Keizer University of Florida. He also graduated from a
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BBA. Bachelor of Business Administration, with

concentration in management Summa Cum Laude,
Sigma Beta Delta - International Honors of Keizer
University of Florida.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Each credit hour is 50 minutes. The course numbers include letters that use abbreviations or
words to indicate the course subject matter.
The course numbering system at UNAD Florida is composed of three letters and four numbers.
The letters denoting the alphabetic discipline code and the numbers denoting the numeric course
number and course level.
Prefix Level
0-99 Pre-College/Non-College credit
100-199 Freshman
200-299 Sophomore
300-399 Junior
400-499 Senior
500-599 Entry-level graduate courses.
600-799 Core level graduate courses.
• NAS0099 NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION (0 credits)

This course presents to the new student life on an online university. Students will learn about the
university’s policies, teaching platform, class participation, APA, college writing, and basic usage
of desktop applications.
• ADV351 PEDAGOGY AND ADVERTISING (3 credits)

Presents the student with the meaning and role of publicity in today’s world, discussing dynamics
and techniques that invite the student to rethink advertising in light of concepts such as social
processes of communication.
• ADV242 ADVERTISING AND PUBLISHING MARKET (3 credits)

Course Description Provides information on the power of advertising, the advertising industry,
analyzing the customer, preparing campaign ads, and more, based on review and reinforcement,
critical-thinking exercises, vocabulary building, business math, and communications. It also
reviews who the editors are, what they want, how much they buy and how much they pay with
features on ethics, international business, technology, and career awareness.
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BUS111 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (3 credits)

Introduction to business will introduce the major topics of business that include management
and leadership, organizational behavior, marketing, ethics, human resource, accounting and
finance and technology. The basic business terminologies and concepts will be covered in the
course, so when the students’ progress a business degree these concepts will be familiar and
easier to understand.
BUS122 GENERAL ACCOUNTING (3 credits)
Accounting is important for every business operations and for those individuals that strive to
pursue a business of their own. Daily transactions are important to know how to document them
in order to follow the progression of the business. Businesses transactions include many different
areas that include from employee payrolls to accounting for the company’s capital gains in stock,
dividends and investments. Accounting is essential for CEOs, executives, top managers to aide
them in the decision-making process and what kind of impact a decision will have on the
organization. All companies have a sole responsibility for their accounting actions and should be
upheld to the highest ethical standards for their employees, stakeholders, and the organization.
• BUS233 FINANCIAL ECONOMICS (3 credits)
Present the student a comprehensive and critical thinking of financial economics, including the
fields of capital markets, corporate finance, financial institutions, and market microstructure. In
addition will discuss the mayor economics models such as Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
and their impact in a global economy.
• BUS234 COMPUTER INTRODUCTION (3 credits)

Introduces Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and how to get information from the Internet and
establish remote communication.
• BUS235 COSTS AND BUDGETS (3 credits)

The budget is the most important tool in the planning of future activities of the company. It shows
what resources are needed and how they will be used. A budget is also a means to an end, which
means that you must plan your budget according to the objectives in order to achieve them. If
you do not take the time to formulate it, you are more likely to have difficulty achieving your
company goals. Knowledge of planning, budgeting, and optimization of manufacturing costs in a
company.
• BUS236 MARKET AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT (3 credits)

The market and management development is focused on the search for strategies and tactics
that allow the continuous improvement of administrative actions in the search to formulate
successful marketing plans, from the various management approaches.
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• BUS367 STRATEGIC PLANNING (3 credits)

Shows how the results of needs assessments can be transformed into action plans for an
organization and the procedures for facilitating that change.
• BUS368 INFORMATICS AUDITING (3 credits)

This course illustrates the organization structure and responsibilities of those involved in the
information systems industry. Also explains the importance and the different types of data and
its sources. This course follows industry standard such as CISA and CISSP best practices for
auditing information systems.
• BUS369 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND NEGOTIATIONS (3 credits)

Helps students identify, assimilate and understand the fundamental aspects of financial
management and its influence on business decisions. Students will understand and apply
quantitative methods in the process of identification, formulation and problem solving in order
to inform decision-making. The student will be able to use computers as technological support
tools in the solution of problems and decision-making in the company.
• BUS470 PUBLIC AND CONTEMPORARY ADMINISTRATION (3 credits)

Shows the operations of public agencies, helping them learn to affect positive changes, regardless
of whether they are working outside the agency as citizens or within the agency as managers.
With a strong emphasis on ethics, it introduces the theories and scholarly literature in the field.
In addition, it increases a student's chances of being effective by developing personal and
interpersonal skills such as personal management, communication, delegation, motivation, and
decision making.
• BUS481 PROJECT EVALUATION (3 credits)

This course introduces the student to the project management life cycle and how is it affected
by the organizational structure. Students learn project management skills that can be later
applied to everyday businesses. The use of a project management information system is required
to learn the different tools and reports that indicate project progress. This course familiarizes the
student with business practices such as PMI, P3M3, and the AAPM.
• CES121 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (3 credits)

This course prepares the student to solve business analyze business problem with the proper
implementation of technology. This course familiarizes the student with business practices such
as ITIL.
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• CES232 GENERAL THEORY OF SYSTEMS (3 credits)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an
understanding of: Examining a system in both its abstract and physical form, Analyzing the
system’s characteristics, including components interrelations, system boundary, environment,
interface and constraints, Explaining the system’s feedback and control subsystem, including
control process, and their interoperability to supplement a complete system, What an
information system is describing the different components and how they interoperate to
supplement one another, The framework for systems analysis and design methods including the
business drivers for information systems, Describing the technology drivers for information
systems using a simple system development process, The framework for information systems
architecture and the IS and Computer Networking building blocks, System development and cross
life-cycle activities overlapping multiple system development phases.
• CES243 SYSTEM ANALYSIS (3 credits)

This course familiarizes the student with the current technology use at many levels from
enterprise information systems to local area networks. The student learns about the value of
proper configurations and standardizations available in the market and follows industry-
established practices such as ITIL.
• CES244 SYSTEMS DYNAMICS (3 credits)

The Systems Dynamics course helps the student gain valuable hands on experience on open
source software that will assist on creating solution models. Students will use technology to
communicate effectively across platforms and locations. Introduces students to systems design
principles. It is expected that the student has the proper computer equipment to run the required
software.
• CES355 SYSTEM DESIGN (3 credits)

This course presents a structured path to developing new systems based on business need.
Students learn about the System Development Life Cycle and the tools available for its practice.
The course introduces the student to practical methods to improve the effectiveness of the
implementation of technology to solve business problems.
• CMM231 LOGISTICS (3 credits)

Presents the concept of logistics as the organization and distribution of goods, services, and
personnel.
• CMM352 COMMERCIAL PLANNING (3 credits)

Compares the theoretical model with real processes in companies involved in distribution,
commercialization, and end consumption of products and services.
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• CMM243 CONSUMER’S RETAIL SALES (3 credits)

Helps students to understand consumer psychology, retail sales and service management. The
student will understand the importance of implementing an efficient sales structure supported
by each one of its members, and the importance of having a professional sales force within the
organization who are able to assume the challenges and demands of the increasingly competitive
market.
• CMM484 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (3 credits)

Helps students to understand the main concepts in flexible manufacture systems and their
relationship with production management and occupational health.
• CMT361 ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits)

Takes an in-depth look at communication processes that occur in organized communities to
elevate living standards. It offers students communicative conceptualization and necessary
techniques to improve and qualify organizational processes in local and regional communities.
• CMT472 PUBLIC RELATIONS (3 credits)

Provides preparation in the theory and practice of two-way communication and management
counsel for prospective professional public relations careers in business industry, agency,
government, and nonprofit sectors of society.
• CMT473 JOURNALISM (3 credits)

Prepares students, both theoretically and practically, for careers in print journalism, including
newspapers, magazines and web- based outlets. It also develops writing skills and deadline
discipline necessary to excel as teachers, lawyers and public relations professionals.
• CMT474 GRAPHIC DESIGN (3 credits)

Fills the gap between the traditional job and discipline boundaries created by the use of
computers, and the understanding and cross- disciplinary skills required for designers and
production personnel. It deals not only with graphic design and image generation, but also with
what happens to the image when it leaves the computer screen.
• COM111 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3 credits)

To allow students to demonstrate mastery of the principles of quality writing through a range of
discussion, examples, and exercises, from writing development to mastery of the academic essay.
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COM121 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (3 credits)

Integrates advanced reading, writing, and grammar; paragraph building and essay writing skills;
coverage of the writing process and the rhetorical modes is included. This course is required for
all majors.
• COM232 LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION (3 credits)

Defines the diversity of cultural languages as a set of imaginary codes and forms of expression
that constitute the symbolic space of communities. The course will allow for rethinking the
structure and operation of oral and written communication, understanding them as cultural
phenomena and communicative processes. The emphasis on oral history reviews verbal
narration as a historical source that shows understanding of the development of the community
• COM123 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNICATION (3 credits)

The objective of this course is to analyze the fundamentals of communications.
Through interactive group activities, self-assessments, and discussion, participants
learn and practice various methods of strategic communication and experience how
these influences and affect others. This course is designed to introduce the students
to all of the key elements of public speaking, which include: learning to be a good
listener; analyzing your audience, speaking to multicultural audiences. This course
helps students refine their ability to communicate, a skill rated as the primary requisite
to advance toward a more important or responsible job or rank. Effective
communication skills will be developed by sensitizing students to the human
considerations of their message. Business research methodologies, report writing, and
career preparation are major topics of this course.
• COM234 ORAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits)
The present course was designed as a structural the different contents related to Oral
Communication are presented, the different concepts and theories will be analyzed, discussed,
and worked on. The same components that intervene and relate the Media as its valid elements
for social communication as a means of verbal and non-verbal expression.
• COM235 COMMUNICATION SYMBOLS (3 credits)

Helps students understand, reflect and interpret different local cultures the imaginary
mediations from the urban and rural spaces (farmer and native) for the construction of
alternative experiences in their community.
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• COM246 ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNICATION (3 credits)

Provides students with basic elements of economics to discover the importance of involving the
environment in communicative projects carried out by students.
• COM347 ETHICS OF COMMUNICATION (3 credits)

Offers students the approach and knowledge of the ethical dimension of the human life with
specificity in practices from his/her profession. It offers theoretical elements to
include/understand the professional action like signaler from an ethical and social dimension.
• COM248 THEORY OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits)

Includes/understands the study of different paradigms and linguistic and philosophical theories
about communication. It offers the student a brief historical account of the development of
communications and illustrates it in elaborated social theories more about the communication.
IT also allows students to understand the phenomenon of communication from approaches and
alternative theories.
• COM359 MEDIA AESTHETICS (3 credits)

Describes the major aesthetic image elements light and color, space, time-motion, and sound
and how they are used in television and film.
• ECO121 ECONOMICS (3 credits)

Develops competencies in basic concepts and fundamental principles to allow students to
understand their environment, how to evaluate the country’s economy, the national constitution
and American cultural anthropology aspects.
• ECO232 MICROECONOMICS (3 credits)

Examines the tensions between free market demands and government intervention and
challenges students to consider the implications of each.
• ECO243 MACROECONOMICS (3 credits)

Diagnoses the external factors which have positive and negative effects on organizational survival
and development. Examines the nature of today's economic market, issues of economic justice,
macroeconomics and globalization, providing an ideal introduction to key economic ideas,
offering a critical perspective on our present system and outlining clear alternatives for the
future.
• ELE361 ELECTIVE I (3 CREDITS)

• ELE471 ELECTIVE I (3 CREDITS)
• ELE472 ELECTIVE II (3 CREDITS)
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Students can take any course from another program different than his/her program as an
elective, provided any pre-requisites are met.
• HPS231 NEUROBIOLOGY (3 credits)

Discusses the interests and needs of psychologists at the undergraduate level. Psychologists must
be able to understand the structure and functioning of the nervous system and the biological
base of conduct.
• HPS242 PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES (3 credits)

Students are introduced to the study of psychology, incorporating “superior psychological
processes” in light of construction of human conscience as a product of social history.
• HPS243 PSYCHOLOGY OF CONDUCT (3 credits)

Provides a vision of the historical process of theory construction, starting with Pavlov. At the basic
level, the course carries out some work around the concept and laws of reflex behavior,
conditioned reflex, its laws and measurement, intentional behavior and its measurement,
reinforcement and operating conditioning, operating extinction and re- conditioning and the
fundamental units of analysis: behavior, environmental and situational events, stimulus
contingencies, responses and environmental controls.
• HPS354 SEXUALITY AND GENDER (3 credits)

Explores the construction, destruction, and resistance of sexual subjects in the U.S. and Latin
America using a variety of sources, including ethnography, film, testimony, narrative fiction, and
autobiography. Drawing from both the social and human sciences, we will examine essentialist
and constructivist notions of sexuality. Because the greatest challenges to such notions come
from the margins of dominant culture, we will concentrate on non-heterosexual and non-
Western formulations of identity, experience, and lifestyle. The course therefore emphasizes the
diversity of sexual beings within and across specific cultures.
• HPS355 PSYCHOGENESIS (3 credits)

Presents the complete structural genesis process constructed by Piaget and explain it as an
extension of the adaptation process and the way its basic assimilation and accommodation
mechanisms operate in order to yield sensorial motor structures based on reflex.
• HPS366 PSYCHOANALYTIC AND PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC THEORIES AND TECHNIQUES (3

CREDITS)
Recognizes the effects of psychoanalytical theory and technique on diagnosis and therapy
technique of other work lines in Psychology.
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• HPS467 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS (3 credits)

Familiarizes students with the most frequent psychic disorders in infancy and adolescence.
• HPS478 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY OF ADULTS AND ELDERLY (3 credits)

Develops theoretical knowledge based on the main psychiatric syndromes from a classical clinical
perspective tending to refine clinical and diagnostic capabilities.
• HPS479 PSYCHO-DIAGNOSTICS (3 credits)

An approach to the psychological understanding of adult and child patients. This course is
designed to address important elements of Psycho-diagnostic assessment and to develop
students’ skills in selection of assessment methods, integration of all assessment data, case
formulation psycho- diagnosis and treatment planning based on assessment findings.
• HPS480 PSYCHOMETRICS (3 credits)

This course explores issues related to the assessment of human functioning within a variety of
areas. It is designed to introduce the students to Psychometric Theory and to provide the basic
skills necessary to evaluate the merits of psychological testing and the interpretation of
inferences from these methods.
• HPS481 INTERDISCIPLINARY SUPPORT: SENSE (3 credits)

In this introductory class, the student will research on interdisciplinary found in a number of
different contexts by practitioners and scientists from diverse disciplines. Special attention is
given to study the problems and processes of interdisciplinary inquiry. The course will reflect the
current state of scientific knowledge regarding interdisciplinary collaboration and the student
will be encouraged to research the relations between interdisciplinary cognition in relation to the
ecological contexts in which it occurs.
• HST121 COMPUTER ASSEMBLY (3 credits)

Familiarizes students with the main work tool and its components and develop different skills
and abilities which will allow a better professional performance.
• HST232 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING (3 credits)

This course introduces the student to computer programming and problem solving in a
structured program logic environment. Students learn to document the solution by creating
algorithms, flowcharts, and data-dictionaries. This course covers C# language syntax, data types,
program organization, problem-solving methods, algorithm design, and logic control structures
using flowcharts and case models.
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• HST243 PROGRAMMING I (3 credits)

This computer programming course prepares the student to develop the skills as a programmer
using structured programming that facilitates program understanding and modification. Students
use the top-down design approach, where a system is divided into compositional subsystems. It
is expected that the student has the proper computer equipment to run the required software.
• HST244 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE (3 credits)

Introduces hardware concepts of digital computation: logical design, data representation, and
transfer, digital arithmetic, input-output facilities, and system organization. Presents an
introduction to the basic components and functions of operating systems, resources
management and performance evaluation. It is expected that the student has the proper
computer equipment to run the required software.
• HST355 DATABASE I (3 credits)

This course introduces the student to database concepts and design. Also, this course emphasizes
on problem solving skills, documentation, and the SDLC. Students learn about the history, types,
and application of databases in a business environment. The course also features database
relational design and normal forms for data integrity. There will be a programming project, which
explores database design utilizing Structured Query Language.
• HST356 PROGRAMMING II (3 credits)

This second computer programming course prepares the student to improve on the skills as a
programmer using object orientated programming (OOP) that facilitates interaction with the user
through a graphical user interphase or GUI. It is expected that the student has the proper
computer equipment to run the required software
• HST367 DATABASE II (3 credits)

This course builds on the skills acquired on the first class. Students learn to manage data and
apply security to protect the data. Students need to import, export, and correct data problems
while assigning the proper levels of security. It is expected that the student has the proper
• HST470 INTERNET PROGRAMMING I (3 credits)

This course introduces the student to programming methodologies and planning for Internet
applications. This course introduces the student to HTML and JAVA. It is expected that the
student has the proper computer equipment to run the required software.
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• HST478 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (3 credits)

Develops knowledge and the ability to analyze different software engineering approaches.
Students will learn methods and techniques used to develop and to keep quality standards while
improving performance and business efficiency. It is expected that the student has the proper
• HST479 DATABASE III (3 credits)

The third of a series of three courses on database prepares students to edit forms and reports
using Visual Basic for Applications. This course builds on the problem-solving skills and critical
thinking to improve operations by implementing relational database management system
(RDBMS). It is expected that the student has the proper computer equipment to run the required
software.
• HST481 INTERNET PROGRAMMING II (3 credits)

Internet Programming II – This course builds on the skills on JAVA and HTML. Students learn how
to create and use objects such as applets, servlets, XML-constructions, and JSP. In addition,
students apply problem solving and critical thinking skills to solve e-commerce situations. It is
expected that the student has the proper computer equipment to run the required software.
• HUM 111 GOVERNMENT AND DEMOCRACY (3 credits)

The objective of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to learn the core concepts
of American Government and understand how those concepts apply to their lives and the world
around them. Students and the System. This unit covers the basic structure of the American
Government and its origins. Individual Agency and Action. This unit covers the liberties and rights
and starts talking about democratic systems. Toward Collective Action: Mediating Institutions
and how policy issues are resolved. Delivering Collective Action: Formal Institutions such as
Congress and other branches of the Government. Outputs of Government: How policies are
formed.
• HUM122 ETHICS & VALUES (3 credits)

In this introductory course, we will draw on interdisciplinary sources (philosophical, theological,
literary, legal, and medical) to examine a range of moral questions related to the much discussed
phrases “an ethic of life” and the development of personal values. Special attention will be paid
to helping students think about how one move from a general worldview to reflective opinions
about contested historical ethical questions and debates.
• HUM123 PHILOSOPHY (3 credits)

Provides an examination of such central philosophical problems as ethics, theories of knowledge,
the nature of reality, philosophy of religion and political philosophy.
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• IND231 INDUSTRIAL GOODS (3 credits)

This course aims to generate tools that contribute to knowledge and decision making on
industrial products, supply chain, lean manufacturing, selection of suppliers and purchases,
alliances and relationships, to finish with the challenges of the future, for effective management
of The supply chain.
• IND242 INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT & DESIGN (3 credits)

This course has as main purpose the formation of an individual with the ability to design, manage
and administer processes in enterprises of goods and services, under the criteria of productivity,
competitiveness and sustainable economic development
• IND353 RETAILING AND WHOLESALING (3 credits)

This course aims to develop competencies oriented to the strategic process of sales through the
design of distribution channels according to the nature of the product and the economic activity
of the organization. This will allow in the student a criterion that will lead to the analysis of the
different intermediaries of the distribution channel, identifying functions and characteristics of
wholesalers and retailers, taking into account characteristics of the client and their impact on the
organization.
• IND364 PROSPECTIVE OF PRODUCTION (3 credits)

This course is intended to allow for a comprehensive study of the production, the strategies of
productivity, from the management of world-class operations, to the study of the integrated
manufacturing, all with the aim of achieving the possible futures that you can imagine in the
business world.
• IND365 INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COMMERCE (3 credits)

Allows student to analyze our changing world and emphasize the different “game rules” we are
working under in respect to the continental and world environment, thinking about the future to
get ahead and start now to construct the future we want. The materials will help students to
understand economic problems and international policies that commercial openness entails in a
world where countries act differently from what was assumed by the theory.
• INT481 INTERNSHIP (6 credits)

The internship experience is the final phase of the undergraduate programs. This course includes
a seminar and 15 weeks working in the field. This experience gives students the opportunity to
transfer theoretical knowledge into practical application in a supportive and supervised
environment. Students gradually assume full responsibility for doing the work to which they are
assigned. Interns must get their internship site approved by Dean of School.
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• INT482 INTERNSHIP (3 credits)

The internship experience is the final phase of the undergraduate programs. This course includes
a seminar and 8 weeks working in the field. This experience gives students the opportunity to
transfer theoretical knowledge into practical application in a supportive and supervised
environment. Students gradually assume full responsibility for doing the work to which they are
assigned. Interns must get their internship site approved by Dean of School.
• MAN231 ADMINISTRATIVE THEORIES AND PROCESSES (3 credits)

The Theory and Administrative Process course establishes the bases of administrative
knowledge, analyzing the evolution of administrative sciences and the contribution of
civilizations from seniority to administration, as well as the postulates of the various
administrative schools to converge on Administration functions
• MAN242 ORGANIZATION AND METHODS (3 credits)

Describes the importance and needs of organization and methods, their nature and the
requirements for an effective process.
• MAN353 ENTREPRENEURIAL DIAGNOSTICS (3 credits)

This is a course designed with the purpose of developing competencies in the diagnosis of
internal factors that influence the organization through a business model to formulate actions
that lead to the achievement of the proper functioning according to its long-term strategic device
and short-term routine management control system.
• MAN354 COMMERCIAL AND FISCAL LAW (3 credits)

The course a structural component of the Bachelor program in Administration, presenting the
different contents related to Commercial and Fiscal Laws. Students will develop competencies,
in the application of basic concepts, fundamental principles of Tax (Tax) which will allow them to
recognize their environment, especially the country's business opportunities and economic
evaluation, national constitution, and Aspects of cultural anthropology. This basic course offers
a clear legal application of real-world business and excludes theory that has no concrete practical
applicability. Discussion on Contracts and Other commercial, fiscal, and related legal issues are
fully integrated into thematic units where the related theory and the applicability of the policy is
discussed.
• MAN475 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (3 credits)

Discusses effective organizational behavior by practicing using realistic problems or dilemmas
and then reflecting on their efforts, using concepts, theories, reasoning, and guidance. By playing
back and forth between action and analysis, students develop the ability to conceptualize and
learn from their experience.
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• MAN486 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (3 credits)

Students learn to communicate and understand corporate terminology, research and make
business decisions, use the Internet and corporate Intranet as office tools, and work in real and
virtual teams that let student complete entry-level activities in the human resources department
of a large corporation as they perform activities related to recruitment and hiring, employee
benefits, training, and legal compliance.
• MAT111 ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY (3 credits)

The course reviews fundamental principles of Algebra and explores polynomials, functions and
their graphs, linear and quadratic equations, Polynomial and Rational Functions, and
Trigonometry. Advanced topics such as Exponential and Logarithmic functions, and solving
systems of equations, will be also covered.
• MAT123 DIFFERENTIAL AND INTEGRAL CALCULUS (3 credits)

Students will develop the necessary skills on the initial content of both differential and integral
calculus including finding limits of functions, exposure to the epsilon-delta process and
continuity, finding derivatives and integrals of polynomial, rational, radical, trigonometric,
inverse trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, inverse functions, the chain rule,
and integration by substitution. Theorems including the mean- value theorem for derivatives and
integrals, the pinching theorem and the fundamental theorems of calculus. It is expected that
the student has the proper computer equipment to run the required software.
• MAT124 STATISTICS (3 credits)

Reviews and extends statistical methods, including the use of real data in the examples. Topics
include non-parametric statistics, a section on p-values in hypothetical testing, coverage of
residual analysis, and more material on quality control and experiment design. Provides chapter
introductions, including interesting historical information.
• MAT235 LOGIC (3 credits)

Pursues the study of the fundamental principles of formal and dialectic logic.
• MAT236 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (3 credits)

This course teaches students how to use differential equations as a tool, where principles are
required, in order to solve pure science and applied sciences problems. Study the basic elements
of Differential Equations. Describe Differential Equations as a mean for Mathematical Modeling.
Model real-life applications using Differential Equations. Identify the different techniques to
solve Differential Equations. Classify Differential Equations by order, linearity, and homogeneity.
Solve applied problems of Differential Equations. Use Laplace Transform and their Inverse
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Transform to solve Differential Equations. Solve Systems of Linear Differential Equations using
matrix techniques and eigenvalues
• MAT247 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS (3 CREDITS)

During Numerical Analysis, the student will study what is the Collocation Polynomial, Finite
Differences, Factorial Polynomials, Summation, the Newton Formula, Operators and Collocation
Polynomials, Unequally-Spaced Arguments, Divided Differences, Osculating Polynomials, the
Taylor Polynomial, Interpolation and Prediction, Trigonometric equations, Numerical
Differentiation, Numerical Integration.
• MAT358 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY (3 credits)

Presents a solid foundation in methods of data analysis and synthesis. Helps students to
understand the theoretical aspects as important, yet learning to properly apply the theory to
real-world problems is essential.
• MAT360 OPERATIONS RESEARCH (3 credits)

Mathematical models, introduction to linear and non-linear programming, the simplex method,
convexity, Kuhn-Tucker condition, Game theory, decision analysis, and network analysis, Queuing
theory, birth and death processes.
• MAT369 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS (3 credits)

Qualitative and Quantitative Methods is a course that provides participants with the
epistemological and procedural orientation of research methods in the social field, stimulating a
reflexive attitude towards the processes of production of knowledge, as well as the development
of knowledge related to training Integral of citizens and professional’s sensitive to their social
reality. Research methodology is taught as a supportive subject in several ways in most academic
disciplines. The course has been designed to give participants the opportunity to increase their
knowledge and experience in the field of qualitative and quantitative research methods. The
focus will be on the coexistence of epistemological paradigms within the social sciences and the
most widely used data collection techniques. It is located in the theoretical and methodological
perspectives that are widely disseminated in research, including the justification and
characterization of what has been called trends, orientations, modalities or positioning of the
methods, trying to provide tools that allow reflection on the different ways of producing scientific
knowledge.
• MAT481 FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS (3 credits)

Presents how to diagnose the internal financial aspects, comparing them with the proposed
model and getting an idea of the changes that must be introduced for good company
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administration. The student will learn to elaborate the financial diagnostics on external factors
and financing opportunities positively or negatively affecting the company survival.
• MKT471 MANAGEMENT GAME (3 credits)

Gives students the opportunity to study, understand and apply comprehensive management
concepts, analyze, manage and make decisions related to the business, simulating functions
developed by the company's managers and staff.
• MKT362 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING (3 credits)

Presents a comprehensive coverage of a broad range of topics and shows students the steps a
business must take to go global.
• MKT363 MARKETING PLANS (3 credits)

Guides students through the process of how to prepare and use a marketing plan.
• MKT244 MARKET RESEARCH (3 credits)

This course provides students with the necessary knowledge and insight into the key marketing
research concepts. The objective of the course is that the students will be able to understand
how market research is performed, how different questionnaires are elaborated and how to
communicate the findings to managers. Exploration of research for marketing decisions.
Concepts and applications for gathering, processing, and interpreting primary and secondary
data in identifying the needs and wants of prospective consumers. The first part of the course
will review marketing and introduce the benefits and field of marketing research. It will be
followed by the second part where various types of marketing research and techniques will be
discussed. Finally, the design of a research project as well as analysis of data will be discussed
including an introduction to SPSS.
• MSM241 LEGISLATION AND MEDIA (3 credits)

In this course of Legislation and Media the participants will analyze the importance of knowledge
of the laws, regulations and ethics in the practice of journalism. During its development will be
touched on terms such as ethics, deontology as well as its application in social communication
and the differences between ethics and deontology, duties and rights of social communicators
and emerging media.
• MSM352 IMAGE SEMIOTICS (3 credits)

During the course of this course participants will acquire knowledge about semiotics their
definitions, theories according to the authors who contribute their knowledge, will be able to
differentiate and apply the concepts in images and advertisements. To analyze the different
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concepts, theories and contributions in reference to Semiotics applied to communication and

image.
• MSM363 ALTERNATIVE MEDIA AND PARTICIPATION PROCESSES (3 CREDITS)

Analyzes and interprets how communities have constructed their alternative means of
communication and have used them in participation processes communication.
• MSM364 MEDIA PRODUCTION: AESTHETICS (3 credits)

Provides students with a practical framework for all aspects of media production by addressing
the technological and aesthetic changes that have shaped the industry. It provides a sound basis
for the techniques, operations and philosophies of media production as the world moves from
analog to digital equipment
• MSM365 MEDIA PRODUCTION: RADIO (3 credits)

Presents a current, comprehensive look at radio production and programming, integrating
new material on cutting-edge technologies with explanation of traditional equipment and
practices.
• MSM486 MEDIA PRODUCTION: VIDEO TV (3 credits)

During this course, participants will develop knowledge about the area of television production,
language study, style, production of meaning, message construction, production routine, but
involves analysis from different perspectives or Studies of communication. Analyze the
theoretical foundation related to media production, contextualization and problematization of
communication.
• MSM487 MEDIA PRODUCTION: PRINTED MATERIAL (3 credits)

The printed materials have been constituted in alternative mass media because they raise, from
the own existing social groups in the cultural communities, their symbols that express necessities
and interests. The course will contribute conceptual and practical elements for the design,
contents, production and use of printed materials.
• MTI351 OPERATING SYSTEMS (3 credits)

Students will analyze the structure and functioning components of different operational systems
in order to program it as a basic part of a communications system. Students also will practice the
advances of the most widely used and commercial open source operating systems. It is expected
that the student has the proper computer equipment to run the required software.
• MTI362 NETWORKS (3 credits)

Students will study the theoretical fundamentals of data communication networks such as the
OSI Model, especially local area networks LAN in order to apply this knowledge in the definition
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and construction of other kinds of networks. This course uses materials aligned with CompTIA N+
certification. It is expected that the student has the proper computer equipment to run the
required software.
• MTI473 NETWORKS II (3 credits)

Analyze LAN and WAN main characteristics in relation to functioning, standardization and
elements, and use concepts in order to understand network data transmission concepts over
great distances. This course uses materials aligned with CompTIA N+ certification. It is expected
that the student has the proper computer equipment to run the required software.
• MTI484 NETWORKS III (3 credits)

Students will use simulation software to simulate real life scenarios. Also students learn how to
monitor and troubleshoot computer based networks using third party and open source software.
This course uses materials aligned with CompTIA N+ certification. It is expected that the student
has the proper computer equipment to run the required software.
• NAS121 PHYSICS I (3 credits)

The course reviews fundamental principles of Mechanics, Fluid and Thermodynamics. Introduces
the basic concepts of kinematics, dynamics, including Newton’s laws and Conservation Principles,
force and torque, linear and rotational motion, work, energy, and power, fluids, and
thermodynamics.
• NAS232 PHYSICS II (3 credits)

This course introduces Students will be able to correctly understand and apply electronic
components in computation systems. Recognize uncertainties in data. Tabulate and graph data
and compute results. Draw reasonable conclusions from quantitative data. Compute key
performance parameters in periodic and simple harmonic motion and longitudinal and
transverse motion, as exemplified by periodic mechanical disturbances, sound, and light.
Compute quantities related to light. Solve problems involving reflection and refraction of light
and their applications, including lens and mirror performance and the construction of lenses.
Compute effective impedance values for series arrangement and parallel arrangement of
resistors, capacitors and inductors and compute time constants for the exponential rise/decay of
voltaje and current. Solve basic problems in series and parallel alternating and direct current
circuits using Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws. Solve basic problems in electromagnetic induction and
transformers.
• NAS 233 LIFE SCIENCE (3 credits)
Life Science is designed to be an introduction to Biology for non-science majors. This class is
organized to help you understand the great diversity of living things. The course approach is to
present the fundamental concepts in biology in such a way that students find them interesting
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and accessible. Through a variety of activities you will learn about organism classification, the
requirements for life, and the process of reproduction, genetics and principles of evolution. The
general objective of this course is to present students with fundamental concepts of evolution
theory and biology, and it shows the interconnection of these topics within this extremely broad
discipline. Students are expected to understand these principles and form an educated opinion
about how specific scientific knowledge in life sciences can be applied in their lives.
• NAS244 BIOLOGIC ENVIRONMENT AND ADAPTATION (3 credits)

Provides a historical outline of the development of biology reconstructing the essential elements
of the theoretical discussions around organic evolution and heredity.
• RAD241 WRITING FOR THE MASS MEDIA (3 credits)

Offers simple organization, clear writing, abundant exercises, and precise examples that give
students the information and opportunity to develop their skills as professional writers. It
introduces and explains the major forms of media writing (inverted pyramid for print and Web,
dramatic writing for broadcast, copy platforms for advertising, and the various writing structures
required for public relations) and covers all major areas of media, including the World Wide Web.
• RAD352 SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (3 credits)

Clearly explains a wide range of traditional and emergent research methods, as well as
techniques of analysis and writing, and the critical link between theory and method. Also
illustrates key concepts that are crucial to the understanding of qualitative methods, connecting
theoretical discussions with "how- to" examples of the research process.
• RAD354 EPISTEMOLOGY (3 credits)

Reviews epistemological bases of prevailing psychological approaches. It provides explanation,
comprehension and critique of psychology in social sciences. Epistemology is the study of
knowledge and justified belief. As the study of knowledge, epistemology is concerned with the
following questions: What are the necessary and sufficient conditions of knowledge? What are
its sources? What is its structure, and what are its limits? As the study of justified belief,
epistemology aims to answer questions such as: How we are to understand the concept of
justification? What makes justified beliefs justified? Is justification internal or external to one's
own mind? Understood more broadly, epistemology is about issues having to do with the
creation and dissemination of knowledge areas of inquiry.
• RAD485 MASS COMMUNICATION IN THE WORLD WIDE WEB (3 credits)

Through an approach that is both conceptual and practical, this course helps mass
communication and broadcast students understand the value and commercial uses of the World
Wide Web in the mass communication profession. Students will learn to think critically about
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social, legal, and ethical issues related to the world wide Web, and they will get practical
information about how different media domains (radio, TV, public relations, advertising) are
currently using the Web for both marketing and content purposes.
• SOC111 SOCIOLOGY (3 credits)

Offers tools for the understanding of communicative action in the cultural context of
communities. It offers an American perspective, from sociology, on the development of the
culture of our towns. The course introduces the student to the present debate on modern, pre-
modern hybrid cultures and postmodern and the present contradictions of neoliberal capitalism
as propellant of a "world-wide culture".
• SOC122 PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)

This course serves as an introduction to the field of psychology. The knowledge and skills gained
in this class will be useful to students, as framework of the study of psychology or to help them
better understand themselves, others, and the world around them from their specific
professional fields. In this course, the student will revisit some theoretical and research readings
from the psychological and cultural perspective. This course invites students to look at the
multiple links between the theme of behavior, using topics as affect, cognition and motivation as
critical and essential elements that need to be understood in order to develop clear analysis of
the human mind.
• SOC233 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3 credits)

Offers an understanding of cultural deepening in communities with culture construction groups.
From this perspective it is required to understand communitarian communication and cultural
construction.
• SOC234 SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE (3 credits)

Helps students understand tools for communicative action in the cultural context of
communities. It offers an American perspective, from sociology, on the development of the
culture of our towns. The course introduces students to the present debate on modern, pre-
modern hybrid cultures and postmodern and the presents contradictions of neo-liberal
capitalism as a propellant of a world-wide culture.
• SPS242 COLLECTIVE MEMORY, MYTHS, RITUALS AND FEAST (3 CREDITS)

Culture struggles between conservation and change over generations. For communities, this
condition is expressed as the demand to guarantee some continuity that may ensure a sense of
common belonging and identity while, at the same time, allowing the young to create and
introduce new expressions that will let them create and re-create the sense of the events of that
particular moment.
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• SPS353 SYMBOL, SIGN AND MEANING (3 credits)

Gets students to approximate to a vision of culture from the semiotic perspective. Given his/her
previous fieldwork, this choice entails a systematic approach of the problems they have already
confronted without the severity that must be faced.
• SPS364 FREEDOM AND KNOWLEDGE (3 credits)

Constructs the foundation of intervention ethics and the psychological research that compares
human possibility of freedom to other considerations. Adequately places the concept of freedom
and its relationship with biological and cultural determinations.
• SPS365 PSYCHOLOGY OF COMMUNITY, MINORITIES AND GROUPS (3 CREDITS)

Constructs the concepts of “minority” and “exclusion” in a reflection framework that takes into
account their relationships with power and centrality.
• SPS241 PSYCHOLOGY OF FAMILY, SCHOOL AND ORGANIZATIONS (3 credits)

Identifies the community as a system that puts together a social network that includes the family,
society, institution, among other and how, from such a network different approaches that will
contribute to social change can be used as a means of social interaction with the physical and
socio- cultural environment.
• SPS476 SUBJECTIVITY, MATERIALITY AND SPEECH (3 credits)

Studies the psychologist who undertakes an intervention is a facilitator to the individuals and
communities that require the intervention. The main resource and the focus of action is speech,
as speech is the means of reconstructing events.
• SPS477 INTERVENTION PROJECT (3 credits)

This course sharpens the skill set necessary for program development within the context of
quality improvement and quality management. It is infused with technology applications to
strengthen the collection, analysis and presentation of information and illuminates how values,
needs and resources influence program design and decision making.
• SPS488 INTERVENTION PROJECT II (3 credits)

Instills the habit of working on the basis of projects as a means of organization of intellectual
action and practice that allows for the planning and evaluation of results.
• TCH241 TECHNOLOGY AND SYSTEMATIZATION (3 credits)

Helps students to realize how technology affects people and the world in which we live. The
student will be able to understanding how people use technology, and why technological systems
work the way they do. The scope of this course has been broadened with the addition of topics
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on computer and internet communication, agriculture and related biotechnologies, food

processing technologies, and medical and health technologies.
GRADUATE COURSES
• BUS5101 MANAGEMENT (3 credits)

Reviews some of the extensive research related to (i) the practice of management and (ii)
business processes taking into consideration globalization and internationalization. The course
also surveys some of the tools, tips, techniques, and tactics that business managers need to
successfully implement their strategy.
• BUS5102 MARKETING (3 credits)

The course Marketing enters the different ways of managing the new trends of the digital
marketing. We analyze various concepts of e-commerce, management strategies and
development of online commerce within the framework of global marketing.
• BUS5103 HUMAN RESOURCES (3 credits)

Presents the core principles of human resource management. Takes a practical view and
examines the responsibilities of the HR department to an organization’s most important
resource: people. Emphasis is placed on current legal considerations, issues, and how HR
supports the overall mission, vision and strategy of the organization.
• BUS5204 ORGANIZATIONAL DESING DEVELOPMENT (3 credits)

Focuses on how to effectively bring about meaningful and sustainable change in organizations
when properly lead. The course also explores key aspects of leadership and how does it impact
the organization development including core theories and methods of organizational design in
an international or global setting. Students will also learn about the different styles of leadership
and its effect on the organization. Focuses on how organizations can be “built to change” so they
can last and succeed in today’s global economy, and how organizations need to be designed in
ways that stimulate and facilitate change. Students will identify practices and designs that
organizations can adopt so that they are able to adapt and change.
• BUS5205 BUSINESS STRATEGIES

This comprehensive, senior capstone course builds on the Business Master. Strategic analysis,
strategy formulation, and strategy implementation are taught with emphasis on the application
of business knowledge through case analysis and a business simulation game. Concepts covered
include: industry and competitive analysis, value chain and resource analysis, business and
corporate level strategies, international strategies, and corporate entrepreneurship.
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• BUS5206 LEADERSHIP (3 credits)

The objective of this course is to provide students with opportunities to learn of and
about values-based leadership function, processes, and styles in the context of today’s business
and global environmet. The course is designed as a conceptual and reflective practice that will
help students to the process of determining their Personal leadership style and practices. Learn
tools for improving interpersonal behaviors determining leadership. Analyze and challenge
assumptions and ethical frameworks about leadership. Fostering their own view of and style
of leadership.
• BUS5307 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (3 credits)
This course applies economic concepts to make international management decisions and explore
the impact of the global trading system and world financial markets on the management of
international business. This course is a detailed summary of how international business decisions
are influenced by the global trading system and the financial markets. The Theory of International
Trade. International Markets and Global Trading System. Foreign Exchange Exposure and
Management. International Strategic Management. Organizational Behavior and Human
Resource Management in Multinational Corporations
• BUS5308 E-COMERCE (3 credits)

The growth of the Internet continues to have a tremendous influence on business. Companies
and organizations of all types and sizes are rethinking their strategies and how they run their
operations. This new course in the Temple E-Marketing program challenges students to explore
the realities and implications of e-commerce from a marketer's perspective. Business-to-
consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce markets are examined. The course
introduces students to a wide range of electronic commerce issues for marketers, as a foundation
for continual learning in the dynamic e-commerce environment.
• BUS5309 ELEMENTS OF BUSINESS LAW (3 credits)

The course presents a comprehensive study of major areas of business law. Critical thinking skills
are enhanced by legal analysis of diverse fact patterns that test the validity of the principles
studied in the specific focus areas. Both oral and written responses are required to demonstrate
proficiency in applying law to practical business problems. Furthermore, the principle areas of
business law are examined in multi-jurisdictional and international climates enhancing the
understanding of business law in a global environment.
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• BUS5410 MANAGING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE (3

credits)
Studies the use of information technology and intelligent systems as a competitive tool in a global
environment. Also, the student develops a real technological solution based on its location that
will help a local business gain a global conscience.
• BUS5420 MASTER PROJECT (3 credits)

During this class students that selected the option of Business Plan develop its plan to be
presented to the business representative and faculty board. Rubrics, guidelines and document
templates will be provided to the student and to the thesis group as well. Students that opted
for the thesis will culminate the last chapters of the thesis and present its finding to a academic
board for approval. Also, students will maximize the use of technology in order to comply with
the presentation online.
• EDU5100 ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (3 credits)

The topics that will be developed during the academic period range from the definition of science
to the key points that include the research project, through the methodology and its main
aspects. As for the way these topics are organized, in correspondence with the model and
educational modality of the UNAD, it will be through its virtual environment, distributed by units
and weeks, which will include the capacities that will allow the participant to profile or strengthen
(according to previous experience): knowledge, skills, attitudes and values in educational
research.
• EDU5101 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (3 credits)

Reviews the theories and methods for planning, operating, and evaluating instructional
technology and distance education programs. The course also explores the process for managing
online education programs in educational and corporate settings, and covers the study of
leadership for online learning.
• EDU5102 APPLICATION OF DISTANCE EDUCATION (3 credits)

This course in the Master in Online Education addresses the theoretical foundations of distance
education where it is conceived as an art and a science to help learn to the adult at any stage of
their development as a person where it is intended to create spaces for reflection and Application
of andragogic approaches in learning situation. The content of the Fundamentals of Distance
Education module has been structured in two aspects, the first of which deals with distance
education, its objectives, characteristics and the comparison between the modalities of face-to-
face studies and the method of distance studies, During its development the participant will be
able to reflect on the way in which the educational praxis in the EaD has specific characteristics
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that allow the participant to achieve learning, autonomously managing their time, studying at
their own pace and receiving the eventual support of the facilitator, to confront the Theory with
their practical applications of their learning.
• EDU5201 ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (3 credits)

The course "Online Learning Environment" is part of the UNAD Online Education Master's
Degree, its purpose is to provide participants with the necessary knowledge, skills and skills on
teaching and learning virtualized or online managed At any educational level and training
area.This course explores the potential of information and communication technologies in formal
and informal online learning environments, giving them the opportunity to investigate and
analyze their advantages, necessary elements and requirements for their implementation,
providing participants with a range Of application tools in online teaching.
• EDU5202 PEDAGOGICAL PERSPECTIVES OF ONLINE EDUCATION (3 CREDITS)

Enables students to gain an understanding of past, current and future of cultural challenges in
the field of online educational. From a research perspective the student will gain an in-depth
understanding of issues and cultural misunderstandings that could hinder the effective transfer
of knowledge when e- learning is exported to other cultures. Addressing these cultural challenges
will enhance the effectiveness of e- learning, thereby supporting the societal benefits of
increased access to education at a global level.
• EDU5203 VIRTUAL EDUCATION, TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENT (3 CREDITS)

Reflects the changes in the field of online learning as it continues to evolve and change over time.
The course incorporates insights from the latest theory and research.
• EDU5307 ONLINE LEARNING DESIGN, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY (3 CREDITS)

This course within the Master's Degree seeks to enable the participant to transform education
by innovating through the use of Information Technology and communication and Internet
networks, addressing the theoretical and practical foundations related to the teaching and
learning process E-Learning, as the way of generating new contexts and transformations in the
current educational systems, involving a set of facts that lead to the achievement of new
educational scenarios, under criteria of quality, excellence and relevance to current demands.
• EDU5308 INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY (3 credits)

This course is structured with a theoretical and practical approach, working the different
components involved in a process. During its development, the various elements of instructional
design are articulated under different types, approaches and modalities, bearing in mind that at
the moment of the design and development process of Instructional Design, it must be taken into
account that the student is the center of the educational model and All the actions and efforts of
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the teacher and the institution are directed towards him. This course will provide participants
with the knowledge, skills and skills necessary for the design and development of instructional
design.
• EDU5400 MASTER ELECTIVE I & II (3 CREDITS)

• EDU5402 MASTER’S ELECTIVE I (3 CREDITS)
• EDU5403 MASTER’S ELECTIVE II (3 CREDITS)
Students can take any course from another specialization different than his/her program as an
elective, provided any pre-requisites are met.
• EDU5410 Masters Project or Thesis I (3 credits)

The objective of this course is the development of the project proposal or thesis. The themes for
the course establish the theoretical framework of the investigation defined during the initial
stage, which includes the statement of the problem, the questions or hypothesis of the
investigation, and the revision of literature. In addition, the methodological aspects for the
development of the investigation will be addressed. The course focuses on working towards the
design of the investigation, variables, population and study sample, instruments, and data
analysis.
• EDU5103 EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (3 credits)

The present course is an essential part of the Master of ARTS IN EDUCATION in HIGHER
EDUCATION for the improvement of the university professor that has research competences as
one of the inherent dimensions of his professional performance; reason why it is in the first
semester of the Study Plan. The topics that will be developed during the academic period range
from the definition of science to the key points that include the research project, through the
methodology and its main aspects. As for the way these topics are organized, in correspondence
with the model and educational modality of the UNAD, it will be through its virtual environment,
distributed by units and weeks, which will include the capacities that will allow the participant to
profile or strengthen (according to previous experience): knowledge, skills, attitudes and values
in educational research.
• EDU5104 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (3 credits)

The Educational Technology program provides the participant with the practical theoretical tools
necessary for the development of the learning and self-learning tools developed in the field of
educational computing, generating changes in attitudes and teaching practices, in order to
achieve transformations in the educational process.
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• EDU5105 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING (3 credits)

The Master of ARTS IN EDUCATION in HIGHER EDUCATION, being a program of teacher
improvement, contemplates the study of Psychology of Learning as one of its basic courses. The
content allows the participant to learn the main psychological tendencies associated with
learning, their most representative authors, postulates and their current state in the context of
an education permeated by technology, transformative trends and social inequalities.
• EDU5204 AMERICAN HIGHER EDUCATION STRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATION (3

CREDITS)
Explores current issues of central importance to students, such as leadership, accountability,
access, finance, technology, structure, administration, academic freedom. The course also
examines challenges faced by higher education through its history.
• EDU5205 INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN FOR HIGHER EDUCATION (3 CREDITS)

This course is structured with a theoretical and practical approach, working the different
components involved in a process. During its development, the various elements of instructional
design are articulated under its different types, approaches and modalities, keeping in mind that
at the moment of the design and development process of instructional design, it must be taken
into account that the student is the center of the educational model and Towards him all the
actions and efforts of the teacher and the institution are directed. This course will provide
participants with the knowledge, skills, and skills necessary for the design and development of
instructional design.
• EDU5206 HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING AND LEARNING (3 CREDITS)

This course contributes to the optimization of the teacher. It serves as the basis for updating and
reflecting on praxis at the higher level, while the teacher in his role of adviser and training of
human talent, requires to keep up with the production, organization, dissemination and access
to knowledge. Evaluate the theoretical bases of higher education, responding to new trends and
diverse educational approaches.
• EDU5309 GLOBALIZATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION (3 credits)

The course: Perspectives in Higher Education is one of the academic units of the program offered
by Florida Online University. The course is structured in 4 units or themes that include attitudinal,
value-based, conceptual, analysis and practical approaches with the aim of acquiring the
specified competencies. The course has a theoretical-practical approach in which contents are
intertwined and complementary in the analysis and understanding of globalization and its impact
on higher education, with the aim of achieving success as a masters-level graduate and a higher
education scholar.
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• EDU5310 PERSPECTIVES IN HIGHER EDUCATION (3 credits)

The course: Perspectives Higher Education is one of the academic units of the program offered
by Florida Online University. The course is structured in 4 units, each one of them with two
themes that include attitudinal, value-based, conceptual, analysis and practical approaches with
the aim of acquiring the specified competencies. The course has a theoretical-practical approach
in which contents are intertwined and complementary in the analysis and understanding of the
different present and future perspectives. All with the aim of achieving success as a masters-level
graduate and a higher education scholar
• TEF5201 LINGUISTIC ANTROPOLOGY FOR TEFL PROFESSIONAL (3 CREDITS)

The central goal of Linguistics is to study languages in general, a pertinent feature of human
beings who live within a society. Linguistic Anthropology researches on language and its cultural
environment. It means how language affects and is affected by human behavior. For a language
teacher, how these two fields connect and how to use it in the classroom are two central aspects.
During this course, students will make contact with language and meaning and its connection
with culture. For instance, they will discuss about the role foreign language students´ own culture
play in learning, the links between culture, discourse, text, and mind, the ways teachers can
develop an intercultural competence in foreign language learners, and the use of LA in the
classroom, among others. In addition, the last unit of this curse includes information on linguistic
research to help students start a project as an exercise for their thesis.
• TEF5202 STRUCTURE OF ENGLISH (3 credits)

The Structure of English course approaches grammar teaching from a functional perspective. The
program will help students to analyze and describe English sentences for them and their students.
The idea is to understand how English grammar works to achieve a variety of functional and
communicative purposes. It also aims to study nouns, verbs, determiners, adverbs, and so on as
well as phrases (noun phrases, verb phrases) to obtain visual representations of sentences' and
clauses' structure. The program will introduce word and phrases functions (subjects, objects,
predicates, etc.) and syntactic movements that lead to specific functions (e.g., passivization,
question formation, focalization). The idea is to allow students to understand the relationship
between word order, structure, and meaning.
• TEF520 SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND LEARNING (3 CREDITS)

Focuses on the permanent expansion of language in all human beings. We begin with the study
of first language development in children and the acquisition of recognized grammar. Then we
go ahead of grammar to explore other forms of competencies needed to speak a language
proficiently. We will study dialects and social languages used across different situations and social
groups and how social knowledge plays a role in language development. Throughout the course,
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emphasis will be placed on how knowledge of first and second language development can further
the goal of effective classroom teaching for all children.
• TEF5301 METHODS OF TEACHING ENGLISH TOSPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (3

CREDITS)
Addresses current and historical issues and practices in TESOL that focus on teaching practices
and procedures and the theories that support them. Students will develop critical skills of analysis
through lesson planning, evaluation of textbooks and language learning web sites, evaluation
principles and procedures of various language teaching methods and assessment. Students will
practice using different types of collaborative learning techniques and will develop modules for
presentation in class.
• TEF5401 TESTING AND EVALUATION IN TEFL (3 credits)

This course contributes effectively to measure the results of the individual learning English as a
second language and compare his outcomes and how they relate to exams already done in their
own country.
• TEF5302 TEACHING ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSE (3 credits)

At the end of this course the students should be able to read faster in English, understand more
vocabulary, avoiding word-for-word translation and have a better idea of the types of discourse,
structure and content involved in written texts of non- literary themes. With regard to the units
where discourse analysis is studied, basic terminology should be kept in mind such as frame-of-
reference, communicative competence, text, encoding – decoding to name just a few. There is a
useful glossary of discourse analysis terminology at the end of one of the required texts for this
course, UNAD FLORIDA.G. Widdowson’s Discourse Analysis. This glossary which will be very
useful to the student when s/he finishes this course especially s/he be interested in studying
other texts to discover the author’s motives and objectives (and if these are achieved).
• TEF5402 TEACHING ENGLISH TO CHILDREN (3 credits)

Scientific studies since the 1960, show that children learn a second language in a natural way,
stable and continuous, from birth until about three years ago. If the child continues with the
process into the following stages of development. In this course you will understand how children
learn another language, the theories that underline the acquisition of language, the factors that
influence children learn English and how to structure a course for children. This course is
composed of eight topics.
• TEF5403 TEFL CURRICULUM AND MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT (3 CREDITS)

Lots of changes have taken place in the educational area, and materials development for teaching
ESL cannot be an exception. English teachers need to know how to complete research, to learn
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and to apply new teaching strategies, and to develop activities for learners from diverse
backgrounds using standards-based an ESOL curriculum. Therefore, this course will help
participants, on the one hand, to devise syllabi for the planning, management, and assessment
of students learning; and , on the other, to create and adapt materials, resources, and
technologies to generate supportive classroom environments for their students to develop a
syllabus.
• TEF5420 Masters Project

The emphasis of this course is the completion of the project. The themes for the course are the
development of an investigation, results of data analysis, discussion of results, and the
presentation of the thesis or project. The development of the course takes into consideration the
diverse facets of the methodological and epistemological aspects of the study conducted. The
course is designed to strengthen the processes of analysis and systemizing information principally
through qualitative and quantitative methods. The stated academic space is contemplated, as a
scenario where the methodology, used is appropriate in relation to techniques sustained through
technology (software) and the traditional techniques of interpretation and argumentation.
DOCTORAL COURSES
• BUS711 Doctoral Program Orientation Seminar

Upon completion of this course, students will have a stronger understanding of the
scholar/practitioner/leader model and their doctoral program of study. The doctoral orientation
seminar includes scholarly communication skills and the purpose and structure of the doctoral
dissertation.
• BUS712 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS (4 CREDITS)

With the fast-paced changes in the business world there are many challenges to reach. This
course presents strategic management as a response for those changes. Students will have the
opportunity to study and design unique systems thinking approaches that places equal emphasis
on planning, strategies, and change management processes in support of customer satisfaction.
• BUS713 Social Responsibility and Sustainability (4 credits)

This course is geared towards teaching students how to apply systems thinking skills to
environmental issues and develop a plan for the implementation of the triple bottom line in an
organization. Students can experience an entire cycle in action research in a complex
organization. They are also taught how to frame policy agendas for creating inter- organizational
collaboration among businesses, government and advocacy organizations.
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BUS721 Qualitative Research (4 credits)

This research course provides students with core knowledge and skills for designing qualitative
research at the doctoral level, including understanding data analysis. Students explore the nature
of qualitative inquiry, fieldwork strategies and the nature of observation, theoretical approaches
to qualitative research, the importance of quality assurance, and the ethical, legal, and social
change implications of conducting qualitative research and producing knowledge. Students use
software to code data and interpret and present results. Students will apply and synthesize their
knowledge and skills by developing a qualitative research plan. Project components include
planning, research ethics and access, data collecting and analyzing, and research reporting.
• BUS722 Interdisciplinary, Intercultural and International Approach to Management (4

credits)
This course explore links between people and organizations, providing useful cultural
perspectives on the most significant approaches in the field of management, including locally
distinctive indigenous views of organizational processes from around the world, and considers
the interplay of climate and wealth when analyzing how organizations operate. Students will
discuss how prevalent cultures in different parts of the world place emphasis on particular
aspects of organizational processes and outcomes, and have a list of promising avenues for
further research and a focus on issues that remain unresolved.
• BUS731 Quantitative Research I (4 credits)

This research course provides students with core knowledge and skills for designing quantitative
research at the doctoral level, including understanding data analysis and applying statistical
concepts. Students explore classical quantitative research designs and common statistical tests,
the importance of quality assurance, and ethical and social change implications of conducting
quantitative research and producing knowledge.
This course approaches statistics from a problem-solving perspective with emphasis on selecting
appropriate statistical tests for a research design. Students use statistical software to calculate
statistics and interpret and present results. Students will apply and synthesize their knowledge
and skills by developing a quantitative research plan.
• BUS732 Advanced Organizational Behavior (4 credits)

The focus of this course is the theoretical and practical implications of organizational behavior,
as addressed from a social science perspective. It stresses how being a consumer of
organizational research can help the manager with everyday problems and help the researcher
to answer organizational behavior questions.
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• BUS741 Quantitative Research II (4 credits)

This research course builds upon knowledge and skill acquired in Quantitative Research I and
provides experience applying them. It provides students with more specialized knowledge and
skills for designing quantitative research at the doctoral level, including understanding
multivariate data analysis and applying more advanced statistical concepts. Students explore
comprehensive quantitative research designs and suitable statistical tests, the importance of
quality assurance, and ethical considerations and social change implications of conducting
quantitative research and producing knowledge. This course approaches statistics from a
problem-solving perspective with emphasis on selecting the appropriate research design and
statistical tests for more complex research questions or problems. Students use statistical
software to perform analyses and interpret and present results. Students will apply and
synthesize their knowledge and skills by developing a quantitative research plan.
• BUS742 Managing in a World-Wide Context (4 credits)

Whether you work in a large or small company, a governmental agency, a nonprofit, a
community-based organization, or run your own small business, you must function in a new and
highly interconnected world-wide context. This course explores this new environment from
multiple perspectives. You will examine cultural, environmental, ethical, political, and legal
differences across different regions of the world. Attention is focused on how to manage and
lead across boundaries to meet the challenges of this new context. Theories of international
management, international human resource management, and international finance and
accounting are considered, as is the role of information technology in creating greater access to
the world-wide economy.
• BUS751 Leadership (4 credits)

This advanced course reviews and provides research opportunities on leadership issues in global,
international, and multicultural organizations. The course includes theoretical orientation and
theory-to-practice experiences using case studies, demonstrations, and simulations. The course
provides an in-depth review and analysis of the latest theories and research on leadership in
global and multicultural organizations. Written projects will focus on critical thinking, problem
solving, decision making and information literacy. Attention is given to team leadership and team
collaboration skills within a culturally diverse world
• BUS752 Doctoral Seminar I (4 credits)

This course begins the formal development of the student’s dissertation. This development will
be ongoing throughout the curriculum and result in the dissertation’s submission at the end of
the program. Topics in the course include problem statements, research questions, hypotheses
and testing, samples and populations, and the intended impact of the study on the profession
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and society. Students review the various research methods they can utilize for their dissertation
i.e. quantitative, qualitative, mixed. During this course, two exercises must be completed: (a)
Plagiarism; and (b) Format and Style. The outcome of this course is a prospectus (concept paper)
that articulates a specific goal and plan that will evolve into the student’s dissertation. This course
is taken as a P/NP course.
• BUS753 Leadership In 21st Century Global Multicultural Organizations (4 Credits)

Leading in today's complex, world-wide environment necessitates teamwork and collaboration
to sustain a competitive advantage. In this course students will examine practices required to
lead organizations with highly diverse workforces distributed across international, cultural, and
regional boundaries. You will systematically investigate the latest ideas emerging from both the
world of practice and leadership research to identify "best practices" in the ever changing and
dynamic workplace of the 21 first Century.
• BUS761 Information Technology And Knowledge Management (4 Credits)

This course emphasizes that information technology is, and will be, quite helpful for knowledge
management, however knowledge science cannot be established only by information science.
Managers, consultants, IT professionals and customers believe that they have finally discovered
what makes organizations work: knowledge—that invisible force that propels the most
successful companies to stock market values which far exceed the visible assets of their financial
balance sheet. Where does this knowledge come from? The financial balance sheet, based on
such tangible assets as capital and equity, does not tell us. Yet, this is what stock market investors
look for when they decide to raise the market value of a company—they invest in the specific
knowhow of the company to produce future cash flows. During this course, students are going
to study the knowledge movement in organizational thinking and what refining rules of thumb,
techniques, and methodologies are used by investors for the knowledge auditing of
organizations.
• BUS762 Doctoral Seminar II (4 credits)

This is a mentor-guided course designed to focus on preparing the dissertation proposal for
approval. During this course, the student’s prospectus will be applied to the development of a
proposal. Topics in this course include focused literature reviews, statistical and qualitative tools,
data gathering and data analysis approaches, past research and current theories, proposal
chapter format requirements, developing the literature review, Collaborative Institutional
Training Initiative (CITI), the federal requirement for Institutional Review Board (IRB)
submissions; and submission timelines. This course is taken as a P/NP course.
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• BUS763 Comparative Economic Systems (4 credits)

This graduate course provides students with an understanding of the organization, operation
and performance of economic systems, both in theory and in practice. It examines alternative
methods of determining the bill of goods to be produced, the allocation of resources to produce
it, and the distribution of the resulting income. The course explores various alternative answers
by analyzing and comparing different economic systems.
• BUS771 Resources Management (4 credits)

The main idea of this course is the study of Resource Management as the efficient and effective
deployment for an organization's resources when they are needed. Such resources may include
financial resources, inventory, human skills, production resources, or information technology
(IT). Students explore resource management as a key element to activity resource estimating and
projecting human resource management, analyzing the essential components of a
comprehensive project management plan to execute and monitor a project successfully.
• BUS772 Doctoral Seminar III (4 credits)

This course emphasizes the final step for submission of the dissertation and provides students
guidance for finding the appropriate venues and approaches in publishing their research findings.
This will include the final steps necessary in pulling together what might have been earlier
versions of Doctoral Seminar I and II, as well as the proofing and dissertation editing strategies
that are required and the steps scholars can take to make sure their results are, in fact, shared
with other scholars. This will include an exploration of writing research articles, preparing to
present scholarly papers, as well as other publication venues. This course is taken as a P/NP
course.
• BUS773 Global Management Models (4 credits)

This advanced course provides an in-depth review and analysis of the latest theories and research
on global management models. The course reviews and provides research opportunities on chain
management issues focused on ethical international management, including the integration of
corporate culture, integration, implementation, and globalization. Specific applications to
research areas in business strategies are explored. Written projects will focus on critical thinking,
problem solving, decision making, and information literacy.
• BUS781 Marketing Management Process (4 credits)

This course provides students with a foundation in the concepts and theories of marketing and
marketing management. Participants will study marketing theory, market analysis, marketing mix
strategy, strategic marketing, and measuring market performance. Students will learn the
theories of the field including both key seminal literature and current published research.
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• BUS733 Cross Cultural Management (4 credits)

The study of cross-cultural management will present many of the keys to making cross- cultural
operations work much more successfully. Students will also study what enormous benefits
organizations can hope to achieve once they gain understanding and respect for the cultural
factors at work. As a visible result, the students find out how to modify and improve their
management approach and see huge growth in motivation and cooperation among their
organizations, resulting in more harmony and productivity.
• BUS743 INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL AND LEGAL SYSTEMS (4 CREDITS)

This advanced course provides an in-depth review and analysis of the latest theories, research,
and information on international trade law for managers. Emphasis is placed on legal aspects
managers might encounter when engaged in international trade. The course reviews and
provides research opportunities on issues of international trade from a multidisciplinary,
strategic, and meta-analysis perspective. The course examines the nature and complexities of
international business and international trade policies. Theory, research, ethics, and literature
from a political, economic, social cultural, social psychology, legal, and historic perspective will
be explored in depth. Written projects will focus on critical thinking, problem solving, decision
making and information literacy.
• BUS782 International Business Strategies (4 credits)

This advanced course explores an in-depth review and analysis of the latest theories and research
on accounting and taxation issues from an international perspective. Study includes how and why
accounting and taxation topics differ from country to country, the impact of these issues on the
international organization, problems related to the differences and the organizations that have
developed to resolve ethical and operational problems. Written projects will focus on critical
thinking, problem solving, decision making, and information literacy. The class includes
independent research into the development, implementation, and regulation issues for global
organizations.
• EDU711 Doctoral Program Orientation Seminar

Upon completion of this course, students will have a stronger understanding of the
scholar/practitioner/leader model and their doctoral program of study. The doctoral orientation
seminar includes scholarly communication skills and the purpose and structure of the doctoral
dissertation.
• EDU712 Technology Foundations in Education (4 credits)

This course studies the foundations of technology in the field of education. It also analyzes the
responsibilities and commitment required for students and teachers, and introduces concepts of
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digital citizenship and responsibility and transitioning instruction to integrate technology. This
course also addresses portfolio use both professionally and with students. Technology
dispositions, expectations, and guidelines are emphasized for what is necessary to be a 21st
century educator.
• EDU721 Qualitative Research (4 credits)

This research course provides students with core knowledge and skills for designing qualitative
research at the doctoral level, including understanding data analysis. Students explore the nature
of qualitative inquiry, fieldwork strategies and the nature of observation, theoretical approaches
to qualitative research, the importance of quality assurance, and the ethical, legal, and social
change implications of conducting qualitative research and producing knowledge. Students use
software to code data and interpret and present results. Students will apply and synthesize their
knowledge and skills by developing a qualitative research plan. Project components include
planning, research ethics and access, data collecting and analyzing, and research reporting.
• EDU722 Learning Process and Creativity (4 credits)

In this course students have the opportunity to get immersed in deep questions about learning,
discussing the most provocative aspects, such as: What should be the true purpose of education?
Do classrooms make sense anymore? What should individuals contribute to their own education?
Are yesterday’s distinctions between subjects--and between the arts and sciences--still
meaningful? What would the ideal lifelong education look like at the K-12 level, in universities, in
the workplace, and beyond?
• EDU731 Quantitative Research I (4 credits)

This research course provides students with core knowledge and skills for designing quantitative
research at the doctoral level, including understanding data analysis and applying statistical
concepts. Students explore classical quantitative research designs and common statistical tests,
the importance of quality assurance, and ethical and social change implications of conducting
quantitative research and producing knowledge.
This course approaches statistics from a problem-solving perspective with emphasis on selecting
appropriate statistical tests for a research design. Students use statistical software to calculate
statistics and interpret and present results. Students will apply and synthesize their knowledge
and skills by developing a quantitative research plan.
Over the course of the industrial revolution, motors shrank in size and cost, disappearing inside
household appliances and workplace tools to create new kinds of machines. Through a similar
process, we are now embedding computers and telecommunications into our everyday context
of education. The purpose of this course is to study the evolution of educational technology and
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what has been the impact of this evolution in our society and on education around the world.
Students will get immersed in the new messages emerging from this evolution that can
dramatically improve instructional outcomes, but such an evolution of educational practice
depends on
careful design of the interface among the devices, learners, and teachers. In this way, educational
technology leaders demonstrate an advanced understanding of technology, the new concepts
and their implication for teachers, and the evolution of technology in education, all of which form
an intercultural point of view about the future of educational technology around the World.
• EDU741 Quantitative Research II (4 credits)

This research course builds upon knowledge and skills acquired in Quantitative Research I and
provides experience applying them. It provides students with more specialized knowledge and
skills for designing quantitative research at the doctoral level, including understanding
multivariate data analysis and applying more advanced statistical concepts. Students explore
comprehensive quantitative research designs and suitable statistical tests, the importance of
quality assurance, and ethical considerations and social change implications of conducting
quantitative research and producing knowledge. This course approaches statistics from a
problem-solving perspective with an emphasis on selecting the appropriate research design and
statistical tests for more complex research questions or problems. Students use statistical
software to perform analyses and interpret and present results. Students will apply and
synthesize their knowledge and skills by developing a quantitative research plan.
• EDU742 Online Education (4 credits)

Years ago, online education was unthinkable, today it is considered just as valid and for the
disciplined learner. The internet has opened a world of limitless potential and created a boundary
less society. This course discusses the history of online education and its future and how it
educational technology has grown due to the rise of online education.
• EDU751 DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL-AGE LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND

ASSESSMENTS (4 CREDITS)
Students will design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments by
incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to
develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for students.
• EDU752 Doctoral Seminar I (4 credits)

This course begins the formal development of the student’s dissertation. This development will
be ongoing throughout the curriculum and result in the submission of the dissertation at the end
of the program. Topics in the course include problem statements, research questions,
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hypotheses and testing, samples and populations, the intended impact of the study on the
profession and society. The outcome of this course is a prospectus (or blueprint) that articulates
a specific goal and plan that will evolve into the student’s dissertation.
• EDU761 Legal and Ethical Issues in Educational Technology (4 credits)

Students understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital
culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.
• EDU762 Doctoral Seminar II (4 credits)

This is a mentor-guided course designed to focus on preparing the dissertation proposal for
approval. During this course, the student’s prospectus will be applied to the development of a
proposal. Topics in this course include focused literature reviews, statistical and qualitative tools,
data gathering and data analysis approaches, past research and current theories, proposal
chapter format requirements, human subjects’ research requirements, and submission timelines.
• EDU771 Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences (4 credits)

Doctoral students will plan, design, and model effective learning environments and multiple
experiences using technology to support the diverse needs of students.
• EDU772 Doctoral Seminar III (4 credits)

This course emphasizes the finalization of the dissertation and provides students with guidance
for finding the appropriate venues and approaches to publish their research findings. This will
include the final steps necessary in pulling together what might have been earlier versions of
Doctoral Seminar I and II, as well as the proofing and dissertation editing strategies that are
required and the steps scholars can take to make sure their results are, in fact, shared with other
scholars. This will include an exploration of writing research articles, preparing to present
scholarly papers, as well as other publication venues.
• EDU781 PROCEDURES, POLICIES, PLANNING, AND BUDGETING FOR TECHNOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTS (4 CREDITS)
The focus of this course is to coordinate, develop and directly implement technology
infrastructure procedures, policies, plans, and budgets for PK-12 schools, or for schools where
students work.
• BUS795 Continuing Dissertation Seminar IV (4 credits)

Students must register for Continuing Dissertation Seminar IV at the end of Doctoral Seminar III
if the student hast not yet completed the dissertation. By registering for these services which
covers up to 18 months, students can continue working uninterrupted with their committee on
their research project. Students may re-register for continuing dissertation seminar IV after a 3-
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month period until the student reaches the end of the allowable time limit for degree completion
according to the school policy at which time extensions will no longer be offered.
• EDU795 Continuing Dissertation Seminar IV (4 credits)

Students must register for Continuing Dissertation Seminar IV at the end of Doctoral Seminar III
if the student hast not yet completed the dissertation. By registering for these services which
covers up to 18 months, students can continue working uninterrupted with their committee on
their research project. Students may re-register for continuing dissertation seminar IV after a 3-
month period until the student reaches the end of the allowable time limit for degree completion
according to the school policy at which time extensions will no longer be offered.
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The 2017 UNAD Florida Catalog presents the policies and procedures for all undergraduate and
graduate programs offered by the University. The University reserves the right to make
alterations to this Catalog and the policies and procedures therein as deemed necessary by the
University. Some changes will not take effect at the release of catalog but sometime during the
academic year listed. Changes may also be necessitated by federal, state, or local law, other
regulatory requirements, accreditation, or licensure. Changes may include but are not limited to
curriculum, academic policies, administrative policies, procedures, and costs. Notice is not
required for a new policy to take effect; however, UNAD Florida will make reasonable attempts
to notify students promptly of any policy changes through communication methods deemed
appropriate by the University administration. In the event that the University plans to change a
program such that it will impact a student’s graduation requirements, information will be posted
at www.unad.us under news updates.
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What is the purpose of UNAD Florida?

What is the purpose of UNAD Florida?

What academic programs does UNAD Florida offer?

What academic programs does UNAD Florida offer?

2017-2018 Catalog, Volume 13.

CATALOG UNAD FLORIDA

Phone :(954) 389-2277 / 1-877 385 5124 Fax:(954) 389-0506 www.unad.us

325 West Gaines St. Suite 1414

Tallahassee, FL, 32399

Toll free: (888) 224-6684 www.fldoe.org/policy/cie

Jorge Millian, Ph.D.

Executive Director/Director of Compliance

Volume Number: Vol. 13.5

❖ UNAD FLORIDA …………………………………………………………….…………………. 10 -16

❖ ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ………………………………………………..……….… 17-45

• School of Basic Science and Engineering

• School of Administrative Sciences

• School of Human and Social Sciences

Course Content Credit System ………………………………………………………………………….. 46

❖ ADMISSIONS DEGRE PROGRAMS AND REQUIRIMENTS ……………………………47-57

• Transient/Visiting Student Admission

❖ ACADEMIC CALENDAR …………………………………………………………………….. 58-60

❖ LEARNING DELIVERY METHODS …………………………………………………………………… 61-69

❖ DISTANCE EDUCATION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT ………………………….. 70-71

❖ STUDENT SERVICES ……………………………………………………………………..………………… 72-74

• Student Records and Transcripts

❖ ACADEMIC POLICIES AND STANDARDS OF PROGRESS ………………………….. 75-91

• Maximum Number of Students per Class

• Satisfactory Student Progress

❖ FINANCIAL INFORMATION …………………………………………………………………..………92-96

• Tuition and Fees

❖ FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION ………………………………………………………..……. 97-104

❖ COURSE DESCRIPTIONS …………………………………………………………………………. 105-143

HISTORY OF UNAD FLORIDA

1. To foster a vigorous, diverse learning environment shaped by contemporary awareness,

UNIVERSITY MISSION, VISION, ACADEMIC PILLARS, AND LONG-TERM GOALS

490 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway

Suite 120. Sunrise, FL 33325

Phone: (954) 389-2277

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Memberships, approvals, and other affiliations

• Institutional Approvals and Association Memberships

Articulation Agreements with Other Schools and Universities

Affiliate campus of UNAD Colombia.

UNAD ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

• Jaime Leal • Andrés Salinas • Jose Ignacio Diaz

UNAD FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

• School of Basic Science and Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering

• School of Administrative Sciences

• School of Human and Social Sciences

• Specialization in Higher Education

School of Basic Science and Engineering

General Education Core Courses: 30 Credit Hours

BUS 111 Introduction to Business 3

CES121 Introduction to Information Technology 3

COM111 English Composition I 3

COM121 English Composition II 3 COM111

HUM111 Government and Democracy 3