Graduate program academic records information

Lynn University provides an intellectually stimulating environment where students gain knowledge and competencies necessary to become global leaders and lifelong learners. Lynn University attracts students from a variety of backgrounds who aim to become leaders in their fields.

Lynn University seeks to enhance the career advancement of working professionals.

The overall mission of Lynn University is to provide its graduates with the knowledge, competencies and skills needed for leadership in the 21st century. In order to achieve these purposes, the curricula of the university’s graduate degree and certificate programs are reviewed on a regular basis to assure the academic quality and relevance of course offerings. The university is committed to individualized student attention and mentoring. Faculty members foster and help learners realize the development of their innate leadership talents and intellectual abilities.

The Graduate Programs at Lynn University offer six types of degrees: the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Education (M.Ed.), Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Music (M.M.), and Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.), as well as eight Certificate Programs.

The 37-credit M.B.A. is available with specializations in Aviation Management, Entrepreneurial Management, Financial Valuation and Investment Management, Healthcare Management, Hospitality Management, Human Resources Management, International Business Management, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Media Management, Sports Management*. Students may also choose to participate in optional internships.

*Sports Management Specialization requires 43 credits (if MBA 511 and/or MBA 512 are required, the total number of credits will be 46/49)

The 10-month M.B.A. option is available with will all specialization except for the Sports Management Specialization.

The two M.Ed. programs include a minimum 40-credit practitioner-oriented degree in Exceptional Student Education and is certified by Florida Department of Education. The program focuses on reading intervention and multi-sensory approaches evidenced based practices while melding pedagogy practice and theory and a 37-credit Educational Leadership degree which focuses on leadership-related theory, knowledge and clinical experiences in the field, as well as practical application of theory and knowledge along with an Educational Leadership specialization in Training and Development. In addition to Florida Department of Education certification exams that is in conjunction with the corresponding program for which the student is enrolled.

The 37-credit Master of Science (M.S.) is available in Criminal Justice and Psychology (with general or Industrial/Organizational Track), both of which are fully online.

There is also a 37-credit Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program that is fully online.

The 34-credit Master of Science (M.S.) Biological Sciences is an on campus program that consists of an accelerated health science track or a research-intensive bioscience track.

The 37-credit M.S. in Communication and Media offers specializations in Digital Media, Media Studies and Practice, and Strategic Communication

There is also a 61-credit Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

The 37-credit M.M. is available with specializations in performance, instrumental collaborative piano and composition. The M.M. in performance is offered with two variations designed for “pianists” or “strings, winds, brass and percussion.”

The 61-credit Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) is available in Graphic Design and Visual Effects Animation.

Certificates
Graduate certificates in Communication Studies and Practice, Strategic Communication, Digital Media, are offered through the Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn College of Communication and Design.

A post-baccalaureate diploma course of study, known as the Professional Performance Certificate, is available through the Conservatory of Music at Lynn University. This two-year program’s primary focus is advanced music performance education.

Graduate certificates in Entrepreneurial Management, Financial Valuation and Investment Management, Healthcare Management, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, International Business Management, Marketing Management, and Sports Management are offered through the College of Business and Management.

Graduate Policies

Policy and Procedures for Failing Grades

Students who receive a grade of F are in serious academic jeopardy. When this happens, their advisor(s) conducts a thorough review of the student’s academic progress, in order to determine whether or not and under what circumstances the student(s) will be allowed to remain in the program. In turn, the advisor shares the review results with the dean of the appropriate college, where a final determination is made. The student is informed of the decision in writing either to: (a) remain in the program with a plan for remediation; or (b) be dismissed from their program and the university. For those who remain in the program, the failed course must be repeated the next term the course is offered.

Student Participation in Sports

Many of our graduate students are interested in participating in athletics. With the changes outlined in the 1998-1999 2007-08 NCAA manual, graduate students may now compete using the transfer exception, which follows.

Graduate Student or Post-Baccalaureate Participation: A student-athlete who is enrolled in a graduate or professional school of the institution he or she previously attended as an undergraduate (regardless of whether the individual has received a United States baccalaureate degree or its equivalent), a student-athlete who is enrolled and seeking a second baccalaureate or equivalent degree at the same institution, or a student-athlete who has graduated and is continuing as a full-time student at the same institution while taking course work that would lead to the equivalent of another major or degree as defined and documented by the institution, may participate in intercollegiate athletics, provided the student has eligibility remaining and such participation occurs within the applicable five-year or 10-semester period set forth in 14.2.

Transfer Exception: A student who transfers and enrolls in a graduate program, professional school or second baccalaureate or equivalent degree program at an institution other than the institution he or she previously attended as an undergraduate may participate in intercollegiate athletics, provided the student has eligibility remaining. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96 for those student-athletes who transfer to the certifying institution on or after 8/1/96, Revised: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07).

Variable Content Courses

A course passed more than twice cannot count towards financial aid eligibility. However, the following are variable content courses and may be

taken multiple times towards degree completion.

CG 665 THESIS RESEARCH

CG 671 THESIS I

CG 672 THESIS II

CG 676 THESIS III

CG 677 THESIS IV

CRJ 665 GRADUATE PROJECT N CRIMINAL JUSTICE

COM 540 TOPICS IN STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION

COM 545 TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA II

COM 590 CREATIVE PROJECT/THESIS SEMINAR I

COM 595 CREATIVE PROJECT/THESIS SEMINAR II

GVC 595 CREATIVE PROJECT SEMINAR II

HA 597 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

MBA 678 SPECIAL TOPICS IN AVIATION MANAGEMENT

MBA 697 INDEPENDENT STUDY

MBA 698 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INTERNSHIP

MUG 597 INDEPENDENT STUDY

MUP 603 COLLABORATIVE PIANO: PRACTICUM

MUR 501 PERFORMANCE FORUM

MUR 600 GRADUATE RECITAL

MUS 501 APPLIED INSTRUMENT: MM

MUS 511 SMALL ENSEMBLE

MUS 521 LARGE ENSEMBLE

MUS 523 WIND ENSEMBLE

MUS 525 ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE

MUS 601 APPLIED INSTRUMENT: PPC

CSL 688 SEMINAR IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

PSY 699 PRACTICUM IN PSYCHOLOGY

RES 897 CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT OF QP

RES 901 DISSERTATION CONTINUATION

SAM 680 BEGINNING INTERNSHIP IN SPORTS AND ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION

SAM 681 ADVANCED INTERNSHIP IN SPORTS AND ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION

WD 550 THESIS RESEARCH

WD 600 THESIS I

WD 601 THESIS II

WD 690 THESIS III

WD 691 THESIS IV