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REGISTRATION METHODS

Internet: Online registration forms are available at http://www.dmu.edu/mha/calendar/registrationfall.asp or http://www.dmu.edu/mph/calendar/registrationfall.asp

PLEASE NOTE:
Registration for Fall 2007 courses will open on Monday, July 16, 2007.
Registration forms will be available online at the above locations on this date.

REGISTRATION DUE DATES

• Course sizes are limited so early registration is encouraged.
• Registrations will be accepted based on the date received.
• If a course is full, a second section may be scheduled
• Your registration will be verified the first night of the course for classroom format course and within the first week's assignments for online format courses.
• A course must have six students registered to be offered.
• The due date for registering is two weeks prior to the first course session.

TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER USE

You should have:

• A personal computer (Pentium or equivalent) with Windows XP
• Minimum of 256 MB RAM, CD Drive, and audio capability is required.
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above.
• Modem with a minimum of 56 K connectivity speed.
• Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• Ability to access plug-in resources for course work, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0.
• Word processing, spreadsheet, and slide presentation software comparable to Microsoft Office.

The web-based instructional system is compatible with Macintosh computers. Students who use them, however, may need to save their word processing documents or presentations in a format that is compatible with the current Microsoft Office Suite for the PC. Macintosh users may find that some of the functions within the DMU Student Portal are limited. Des Moines University offers limited technical support for Macintosh users.

EMAIL

You will be issued a DMU email account and address upon registration. Account information will be sent to you via the email address you listed with your registration.

PLEASE NOTE: Once you have received your DMU email address, all correspondence from DMU will go to this DMU mailbox (rather than the email address you provided with your registration.) This is important to note as communication regarding your courses and program announcements will be forwarded to your DMU email address.

BLACKBOARD ACCESS

Each course in the MHA/MPH/GER program is supported by an online learning platform called, BLACKBOARD®. It is each program’s goal to give students that have registered by the "Register by" date access to their course sites two weeks before the course start date. Students are encouraged to access and become familiar with their course sites prior to start of course. Any problems should be referred to the program office: 515-271-1720 or DMU student help desk: 515-271-1088.

ONLINE ORIENTATION

All new students are required to complete the Online Orientation in Blackboard. Please contact the program office if you do not see the Online Orientation course on your Blackboard home page.

STUDENT MEETINGS

Regularly scheduled Student Meetings are held for the purpose of communicating program news and to provide a forum for students to share thoughts and hold discussions with program directors. Students are encouraged to register and attend at least one. Three meetings are scheduled prior to on campus classes and a pizza dinner is provided. An additional meeting is conducted via conference call in order to accommodate off-campus students.

TUITION PAYMENT POLICY

Tuition and technology fee payments are due in full prior to the start of the first course session. Students will be withdrawn from the course(s) if payment or payment arrangement is not received by 2:00 p.m. of the first business day following the add/drop period (third course session for evening and first weekend session).   For students receiving employer reimbursement:  The accounting office will require a copy of the employer/student agreement. The full tuition policy is available at:  MHA/MPH/PPDPT Tuition

ADD/DROP/SWITCH FORMAT  PERIOD

A student in the Master in Health Care Administration or Master in Public Health courses may add a course (with instructor permission), withdraw from a course or switch formats (online vs. classroom, if available) during the first two weeks of an evening or online course or the first weekend of a weekend course.  The course roster will be finalized on the first business day after the third evening course session or the first weekend course.

To withdraw from a course you must notify the Registrar’s Office in writing or via e-mail address to Registraroffice@dmu.edu before the end of the Add/Drop period.   Please note that there is a $25/per course fee for schedule changes/drops.  Additionally, the change in credit hours may affect your financial aid and/or deferment.  If you do withdraw from a course, be sure to contact the financial aid office if you have current student loans.

Course withdrawal policies and fee information can be read at:
Our payment policy page

BUILDING ACCESS

Students taking courses on the DMU campus must have a current Prox ID card in order to access the buildings after hours.   If you do not have a card, please call the Program office at 515-271-1720 to have one issued.  If you wish to use the Wellness Center you will need a picture ID that can be obtained by calling the security office at 515-271-1595 to arrange to have your picture taken. 

TEXTBOOK INFO

Textbooks may be ordered through Matthews Bookstore on the DMU campus. The bookstore keeps an up-to-date list of textbooks required for each course. To order by phone, please call: 515/ 271-7823 or 1-800/377-0509.

REQUIRED FOR ALL COURSES

American Psychological Association Publication Manual 5^th Edition, American Psychological Association ISBN: 1-55798-810-2

Please also refer to the Writing Skills Policy in the Student Handbook

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with documented disabilities that affect their ability to participate fully in the course or who require special accommodations are encouraged to speak with the instructor so that appropriate accommodations can be arranged.

COURSE CALENDAR

The course calendar is subject to change without notice. Please check back throughout the term to note the changes that affect you.

MHA / MPH / GER Course Calendar

FALL 2007 SCHEDULE

(September 4 – December 23, 2007)

The course calendar is subject to change without notice. Please check back throughout the term to note the changes that affect you

Cutoff for Summer Registration for Internships, Capstone, and Independent Studies: September 28, 2007

Master of Health Care Administration (MHA) COURSE OFFERINGS

Master of Public Health (MPH) COURSE OFFERINGS

Gerontology (GER) COURSE OFFERINGS

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MPH COURSES

Online

GER COURSES

Textbooks