2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog

Welcome
My Portfolio
Prospective Students
Nondiscrimination Policy
Accreditation

Welcome to the Otterbein University Undergraduate Catalog

Whether you are a prospective student or already enrolled at Otterbein University, this online catalog is a powerful tool to help you quickly locate and track details for undergraduate programs and courses that are important to you. You will also find links at the left to other useful information.

My Portfolio

Look throughout the catalog for links to add programs and courses to your personal Portfolio. Retrieve your saved preferences using the My Portfolio link in the navigation bar.

Prospective Students

For additional information, please contact the Office of Admission:

Otterbein University Office of Admission

1 South Grove Street

Westerville, OH 43081

Telephone: (800) 488-8144

Email: uOtterb@Otterbein.edu

Nondiscrimination Policy

Otterbein University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, color, disability, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, marital or veteran status in admission of students, educational policies, scholarships and loans, housing, athletics, employment, and other activities. Inquiries regarding compliance with federal nondiscrimination regulations may be directed to the Chairperson of the Affirmative Action committee; the Vice President for Academic Affairs; or the Director of Human Resources.

Accreditation

Otterbein University holds regional accreditation from The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604 (800-621-7440; ncahigherlearningcommission.org).

Otterbein University is authorized to offer Baccalaureate, Masters and the Doctorate of Nursing Practice degrees by the Ohio Board of Regents, 30 East Broad Street, 36th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 (614-466-6000; ohiohighered.org).

Otterbein University holds disciplinary accreditation and approval through:

The American Association for Health Education
The American Chemical Society
The Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Programs
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
The National Association for Sport and Physical Education
The National Association of Schools of Music
The National Association of Schools of Theatre
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
The National Strength and Conditioning Education Recognition Program
The North American Society for Sport Management
The Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
The Ohio Board of Nursing

Additionally, Otterbein University belongs to the American Council on Education, the Association of American Colleges and Universities, the Council of Independent Colleges, and the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges, and is approved by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church.

The provisions of this Catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and Otterbein University. This Catalog has attempted to present information regarding admission requirements and the general rules and regulations of the University in as accurate and up-to-date fashion as possible. This does not, however, preclude the possibility of changes taking place during the academic year. If such changes occur, they will be publicized through normal channels and will be included in the next edition of the Catalog.

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