University Catalog 2014 - 2015
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Dear Wexford University Student,
Welcome to Wexford University!
Our esteemed online degree programs prepare graduates for highly successful careers in the
health, fitness, nutrition and sport psychology fields. Wexford University empowers students to
achieve their professional goals, improve productivity in their organization, and provide leader-
ship and service to their communities.
We pride ourselves on the practical, integrative and scholarly understanding of fitness, nutrition
and sport psychology. We leverage our unique approach to distance learning with innovative
curricula and leading edge delivery designed to meet the educational needs of the students. The
student experience is of the utmost importance by enabling them to be the leaders of tomorrow’s
fitness, nutrition and sport psychology industries. In today’s rapidly evolving and technologically
advanced world; our highly regarded faculty combines disciplinary expertise and instructional
online mastery in serving the committed student.
From the moment your registration begins, until the day on which you proudly earn your degree;
your Wexford University colleagues will support, guide and foster your progress. When you
enroll in any of our degree programs at Wexford University, you set yourself apart from all the
others.
Wexford University – “Turning your passion into your profession”
Jack H. Bauerle, MS, ATC, CSCS
Chancellor
The information in this catalog is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a legal contract between Wexford University and any person or entity.
Wexford University reserves the right to change any of the regulations, subjects or curricula, or portions thereof, contained in this catalog without prior notice.
Effective January 1st, 2013 through December 31st, 2013 unless superseded by a revision.
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Wexford University
University Catalog
Academic Year 2014-2015
Table of Contents
Welcome from the Chancellor .................................................................................. Inside Cover History & Mission Statement ................................................................................... Page 5
Student Rights & Responsibilities ............................................................................ Page 6
Tuition, Fees and payment options ........................................................................... Page 7
University Rules & Regulations ............................................................................... Page 12
Academic Information .............................................................................................. Page 19
A.A. in Personal Fitness Training ................................................................. Page 22
B.S. in Health and Fitness .............................................................................Page 26
M.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology .................................................. Page 29
M.A.in Applied Sport and Fitness Psychology ............................................ Page 32
EdD in Sport Psychology ............................................................................. Page 35
Course Descriptions ................................................................................................. Page 37
Campus Information ................................................................................................. Page 49
Administration .......................................................................................................... Page 50
Faculty ...................................................................................................................... Page 50
Continuing Education Courses ................................................................................. Page 53
Wexford Certified Persoal Trainer ........................................................................... Page 56
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Wexford University....
Wexford University is located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, USA.
It has been established in California since 1999 (originally named Optimal Performance Insti-
tute).
In November of 2011, Dr. John Spencer Ellis acquired what would become Wexford University.
As a leader in the online education field, it was Dr. John Spencer Ellis who envisioned setting a
new standard for health and fitness education. Upon acquiring the University, Dr. Ellis set out to
update the existing curriculum, enhance the student experience with new technology and secure
faculty who would share his vision.
Wexford University is affiliated with NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association),
an accredited fitness, nutrition and sports performance association providing professional certifi-
cations and career development services, and the Spencer Institute which provides coaching and
wellness credentials. Both were established in 1992.
All degree programs are delivered online through the university’s LMS (learning management
system) with supplemental textbooks for some courses. After accepted into your program, you
start immediately with the next term.
Mission Statement
Wexford University provides students with leading edge practical knowledge and skills that set
them apart from others. Our degree programs prepare graduates for highly successful careers in
the health, fitness, nutrition and sport psychology fields. Wexford University empowers students
to achieve their professional goals, improve productivity in their organization, and provide lead-
ership and service to their communities.
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Student’s Rights & Responsibilities
Electronic Communication (LMS)
Wexford University is founded on the principles of a pro-
fessional fitness environment and all Wexford University
Wexford University uses a Learning Management Ser
Officials are subject to the same standards as it students.
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vice called Moodle to communicate with its students. We
encourage our students to develop their student profiles Grievance Procedure
and become familiar with the peers.
If a student feels that he or she has been treated unfairly
Communication Policy
or unjustly by an Employee, Instructor, Mentor or Tu-
tor with regard to an academic process such as grading,
It is required that all Wexford University Students con
testing, or assignments, the student must submit a writ
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duct themselves in a professional matter when engaging ten statement to the Chancellor. The Chancellor is the in any communication with a Wexford Official. This final authority on all academic matters. If a student has includes but is not limited to emails, voicemails, phone a grievance on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, conversation and fax messages.
age, marital status, national origin, physical disability,
veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or any other basis
All students are required to format their emails in a pro
prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws or
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fessional matter, which includes professional salutations any other matter, the student should contact the Dean of and valedictions. Unacceptable forms of salutations in
Academics. If the complaint cannot be resolved after ex
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clude “hey”, “hi”, and not including a salutation altogeth
hausting Wexford University’s grievance procedure, the
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er.
student may file a complaint with the Bureau for Private
Postsecondary Education:
Failure to follow the Wexford Communication Policy
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may lead to your message being denied, and continued
disregard may lead to academic disciplinary actions.
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Satisfactory Academic Progress
Wexford University encourages persistent efforts on the part of all students. To maintain an active standing, students must:
(1) Maintain a GPA of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale for undergraduate work completed at Wexford University and a GPA of
3.00 on a 4.00 scale for graduate work completed.
(2) Complete at least one course within a 20 week period. (minimum 5 weeks)
Student Records and Transcripts
Each student’s record will be made available, upon written request of the student, to employers and other duly autho-rized persons. Only official transcripts bearing the school seal will be issued. A $25 transcript fee must accompany each request.
A separate fee is required for each transcript recipient. Wexford University will not honor transcript requests of any student having a past financial obligation to the college. Transcripts from other institutions found in admission files cannot be reproduced for student use. These transcripts must be obtained directly from the other institutions.
Tuition
Financial Information for Earning Your Degree at Wexford University
Unit Pricing (USD)
The program costs reflect tuition only.
Additional costs including an application fee, textbooks, general fees, as needed, etc., are not included.
Degree
Total # of
Maximum
Cost Per
Cost
Program
Program
Quarter
Applicable
Credit
Per
Cost
Cost With
Units
Transfer
Course
Without
Maximum
Needed
Credits
Transfer
Transfer
Credits*
Credits*
Undergraduate: AA
Fitness Training
96
72
$55
$220
$5,280
$1,320
Undergraduate: BS
Health & Fitness
(with AA already
96
72
$75
$300
$7,200
$1,800
completed)
Graduate: MS
Nutrition & Exercise
58
10
$99
$396
$5,742
$4,752
Physiology
Graduate: MA
Applied Sport &
54
10
$99
$396
$5,346
$4,356
Fitness Psychology
Graduate: EdD
Applied Sport
90
45
$99
$396
$8,910
$4,455
Psychology
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Tuition Payment Options
Private Bank Loans or Credit Union Loans
Choose the tuition plan that fits your budget.
Your personal bank may provide low interest financing
for your degree program.
Pay in Full – Pay the entire tuition all at once. Pay online
using a credit card or debit card and begin immediate-
State Disability Re-education Programs
ly. If you choose this plan and pay in full the entire
tuition, you may also qualify for an additional 5% off Check with your State Disability office.
the total tuition, if you meet any of the following:
Federal Financial Aid
• Active/non-active Military status
• NESTA or Spencer Institute student/graduate
Wexford University does not participate in federal stu-
• IDEA member
dent loan programs.
Validation is required and upon approval, discount will Accepted Payment Methods
be applied in the student’s account.
VISA, MasterCard, American Express and PayPal.
Pay Per Course – Pay as you go, one course at a time.
Pay online using a credit card or debit card and begin
immediately. Not eligible for discounts.
If the student prefers to pay by check, money order or
wire transfer, arrangements must be approved prior to en-
rollment. Payment plan options are not eligible using this
4-Month Automatic Deduction Payment Plan – This
payment plan is a monthly plan open to all student’s, form of payment; only payment in full will be accepted.
who would like to make 4-monthly payments via au
Please contact Wexford’s Student Billing Department for
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assistance on check, money order or wire transfer, ar-
tomatic deduction from a credit card, debit card or
PayPal. Credit card automatic deductions are required rangements.
for this payment plan. There is no enrollment fee as-
sociated with this plan. Pay online using credit card Financial Probation and Suspension
or debit card and begin immediately. Not eligible for
discounts.
It is Wexford University’s policy that students’ financial
accounts must be current. If difficulties arise, appropriate
arrangements must be made with the University Regis
Wexford Monthly Payment Plans – No credit check,
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or approval process. Requires contractual agreement trar. Students who fail to complete satisfactory arrange-
and one-time fee of $50. Interest free plan is open ments or who default on their financial arrangement are
to all students, who would like to pay for their en
subject to financial suspension. No transcripts or other
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tire tuition in equal monthly payments, using auto- documents, including study materials or grade reports, matic credit card or debit card monthly deductions. will be issued to students on financial suspension.
12-month, 24-month and 36-month payment plans
are available. Total tuition must be paid prior to grad- Note to all Students. The University reserves the right uation. Not eligible for discounts.
to take action against students who do not make pay-
ments on their student account according to the terms of
Employer Tuition Assistance
the Payment Agreement; up to and including withdrawal
from the University.
Many employers provide tuition support for employees,
and sometimes their family members. Although these General Service Fees for any Degree
programs vary from employer to employer, most include
Program at Wexford
partial or full reimbursement for tuition and/or fees. Most
programs require the student to submit verification of en- Fees must be paid in USD currency, by check, money
rollment or an official grade report to the employer before order, or credit card. All fees are non-refundable.
payment is made. Students are encouraged to check with Extension of Time fee (three more months or 1 Term) -
their human resources department regarding tuition sup-
port programs which may available at their company.
$1,000
Reactivation fee (students who have not submitted work
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in 4 months) - $50
refunds will be made within 30 days of the school’s re-
Returned Check fee/late credit card payment (1 day past ceipt of a student’s request. Notices of withdrawal should due is late) - $25
be sent by regular or registered mail to the school’s mail-
Transcript fee - $25
ing address: 30245 Tomas, Suite A, Rancho Santa Mar-
Graduation fee - $200
garita, CA 92688. Students may fax or email forms to
Replacement diplomas - $75
registrar@wexford.edu.
Application fee - $50
Drop/Add Course fee - $10
Materials purchased are not refundable by the college.
Withdrawal fee - $10
NOTE: Wexford University’s Registrars Office is open
Textbooks
9am – 5pm PST, USA, Monday through Friday. All
The average cost of textbooks per course is $50. Not all completed forms time-stamped within this schedule will courses require a textbook. Students may purchase text- fall in line with the Refund Policy listed above. If time-books from our recommended distributors or in some stamped after normal Wexford office hours, the form sub-
cases, directly from the college. For a complete list of mitted will count and be dated on the next day.
textbooks contact Wexford University at 1-844-939-3672
(1-844-WEX-FORD) or 949-484-8454.
Refund Policy &
Finance Information
General Cancellation/Refund Policy:
If You Withdraw
Amount You
Own
Within 8 business 100% Refund
days of the day
After 8 business
you enroll/sign
days:
this Agreement
1st week
80% of the paid tuition
2nd week
60% of the paid tuition
3rd week
40% of the paid tuition
4th week
20% of the paid tuition
5th week
0% of the paid tuition
Refunds are calculated from the date the cancellation is
accepted/processed. Refer to the Student Handbook for
details and forms. Any amount owed to Wexford Univer-
sity is payable within 30 days. After 6th week from date
of enrollment, no refunds are owed.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal from a course or degree program needs to be
completed on a Wexford Withdrawal Form. Payment of
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Monthly Payment Plans
Requires contractual agreement and one-time fee of $75. No credit check, or approval process. Interest free plan is open to all students, who would like to pay for their entire tuition in equal monthly payments, using automatic credit card or debit card monthly deductions. 12-month, 24-month and 36-month payment plans are available. The first
payment must be received prior to enrolling. Total tuition must be paid prior to graduation. Not eligible for discounts.
To calculate the monthly obligation, divide the total tuition amount by the number of months the student has to pay and the result is a total monthly payment. For example (monthly payments are rounded up):
Tution Balance
12 Month Term of
24 Month Term of
36 Month Term of
0% Interest
0% Interest
0% Interest
(Monthly Payment)
(Monthly Payment)
(Monthly Payment)
$5,280
$440
$220
*N/A
$5,400
$450
$225
*N/A
$5,742
$479
$240
*N/A
$5,346
$456
$223
*N/A
$8,910
$743
$373
$248
*Not Applicable (N/A) – degrees are not eligible for the 36-Month payment plan option.
Please contact Wexford’s Student Billing Department for assistance on any of the above tuition payment options.
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5% Tuition Discount for U.S. Military When you combine your 5% military discount, Wex-
ford’s low tuition rates, and possible further tuition re-
Personnel
duction for your previously earned education units, your
total tuition can be as much as 70% less when compared
Wexford University offers our armed forces a significant to other institutions of higher learning.
tuition discount. Our associate, bachelor’s, master’s and
doctoral courses are all 100% online, with highly flexi- If you are using your U.S. military discount of 5%; you ble scheduling. This gives you the ability to manage your cannot combine it with any other discounts offered by academic progress. This is a must if you are, or become Wexford University.
deployed. We make it easy to transfer in credits from
other approved or accredited schools, and will help you Note: You can use your G.I. Bill with NESTA (National
earn the maximum number of credits for previous mili-
Exercise & Sports Trainers Association), which is affili
tary training and experience. You won’t have to take any
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ated with Wexford Universi