2020-2021 Waldorf University Catalog - Published July 2020 - Vol. 115 - Admissions, Financial, Academic & Student Life

Sep 4, 2026

2020–2021 Waldorf University catalog outlines the university’s academic structure and core policies for prospective and enrolled students. It presents admissions pathways for residential and online undergraduate and graduate programs, financial information, and detailed academic offerings including degree fields and course descriptions. The catalog also covers student life and university resources, graduation requirement responsibility, and the non-binding nature of catalog provisions. Preface sections include non-discrimination, FERPA privacy rules, military-related readmission and recruiting disclosures, and the right to modify policies.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages192

Reading Time8 h 4 min

AccessFree to download

Preface

Non-Discrimination

Higher Education Opportunity Act

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Solomon Amendment of 1997

Reservation of the Right to Modify

I. THE UNIVERSITY

II. ADMISSIONS

Residential Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate Online Admissions

Graduate Online Admissions

III. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

IV. ACADEMIC INFORMATION

V. UNDERGRADUATE FIELDS OF STUDY AND INTEREST

Residential Undergraduate Degree Programs

Online Undergraduate Degree Programs

VI. UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

VII. GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

VIII. GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

IX. STUDENT LIFE AND UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

X. OTHER INFORMATION

Residential

Online

Governance

XI. INDEX

2020–2021 CATALOG WALDORF. EDU TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface 4 I. THE UNIVERSITY 6 II. ADMISSIONS 9 Residential Undergraduate Admissions 10 Undergraduate Online Admissions 13 Graduate Online Admissions 17 III. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 18 IV. ACADEMIC INFORMATION 27 V. UNDERGRADUATE FIELDS OF STUDY AND INTEREST .... 50 Residential Undergraduate Degree Programs 50 Online Undergraduate Degree Programs 77 VI. UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 99 VII. GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS 156 VIII. GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 160 IX. STUDENT LIFE AND UNIVERSITY RESOURCES 165 X. OTHER INFORMATION 179 Residential 179 Online 180 Governance 181 XI. INDEX 188 2020–2021 © Waldorf University // Published July 2020 The content and policies included in this catalog are subject to change and will be updated periodically throughout the year as needed. The most recent version of this catalog can be [found at Waldorf.edu/Download-Information](found at Waldorf.edu/Download-Information) PUBLISHED JULY 2020 // VOL. 115 In compliance with Iowa Code § 261B.9, prior to the commencement of a course of instruction and prior to the receipt of a tuition charge or fee for a course of instruction, Waldorf University provides written disclosure to students of the following information. This information is provided in the university catalog, both in print and on the university’s website: 1. The name or title of the course. 2. A brief description of the subject matter of the course. 3. The tuition charge or other fees charged for the course. If a student is enrolled in more than one course, the tuition charge or fee for all courses maybe stated in one sum. 4. The refund policy for the return of the refundable portion of tuition, fees or other charges. 5. That the completion of the course is applicable toward a degree granted by Waldorf University. This is identified in the degree requirements for associate, bachelor, and master’s programs. 6. The name of Waldorf’s accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), as recognized by the United States Department of Education. The provisions of this catalog are not to be seen as a binding contract between the student and Waldorf University. The university reserves the right to make changes that seem necessary or desirable, including course, policy and program changes and cancellations. To graduate, students must meet the degree requirements from the catalog of any year in which they are enrolled full-time. If the student withdraws for more than one semester, the requirements of a subsequent catalog must be followed. The fulfillment of graduation requirements is the responsibility of the student, not the Registrar, faculty or the academic advisor. To this end, the student should keep a copy of the catalog under which they intend to graduate. Waldorf University 106 South Sixth Street Forest City, Iowa 50436-1713 641.585.8103 or 1.800.292.1903 Waldorf University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 230 South La Salle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411; 800.621.7440 Waldorf University is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Columbia Southern Education Group, Inc. (CSEG) and is classified as independent with its own separate governance and accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at [www.waldorf.edu/disclosure](www.waldorf.edu/disclosure). PREFACE Non-Discrimination Waldorf University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U. S. Veteran. All students have equal access to the facilities, financial aid, and programs of the University. Higher Education Opportunity Act The University complies with

FAQs

What does the 2020–2021 Waldorf University catalog cover?

It provides admissions information, financial and academic information, undergraduate and graduate fields of study, course descriptions, student life and university resources, and other institutional details, supported by an index.

How do the catalog’s admissions sections differ across program formats?

The admissions material is separated into residential undergraduate admissions, undergraduate online admissions, and graduate online admissions.

Are the catalog’s policies binding on students?

No. The catalog states its provisions are directive and not an irrevocable contract, and the university reserves the right to make necessary changes, including course, policy, and program cancellations.

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