Ubiquity University
Graduate Degree with

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Ubiquity University is partnering with to offer students a Graduate Degree in .

Students will complete their coursework with  and Ubiquity University, and then write their thesis or dissertation with Ubiquity. Your graduate dissertation must demonstrate excellence at every level. It must show awareness of the history of the literature in your particular area; demonstrate careful analysis and understanding of the field in question; and, most importantly, show how insight can be applied to the real world. The dissertation must be scholarly and utilise extensive bibliographical data and footnotes. It should, in other words, be an impeccable work of research.

Program Requirements for MA Students

1. Complete all certification coursework with Partner Institution.
2. Complete “Creative Journey to Dissertation’ course with Ubiquity University.
3. Write and submit thesis with Ubiquity University.

Program Requirements for PhD Students

1. Complete all certification coursework with Partner Institution.
2. Complete "Creative Journey to Dissertation" course with Ubiquity University.
3. Complete "Great Books" course with Ubiquity University.
4. Complete "Chartres Academy" (in-person or online).
5. Write, submit and defend Dissertation with Ubiquity University.

Program Requirements for MA/PhD combination track

1. Complete all certification coursework with Partner Institution.
2. Complete "Creative Journey to Dissertation" course with Ubiquity University.
3. Complete "Great Books" course with Ubiquity University.
4. Complete "Chartres Academy" (in-person or online).
5. Complete any combination of courses with Ubiquity University (or any approved courses) amounting to 8 credits.
6. Write, submit and defend Dissertation with Ubiquity University

Program Requirements for DMin Students 

1. Complete all certification coursework with Partner Institution.
2. Complete “Creative Journey to Dissertation”’ course with Ubiquity University.
3. Complete "Great Books" course with Ubiquity University.
4. Complete “Chartres Academy” (in-person or online).
5. Write and submit Dissertation with Ubiquity University

Graduate Program Completion Timelines

Each of the graduate programs ideally need to be completed within the time-frame below. 

• MA students must complete and submit their thesis within 3 years of enrollment.
• PhD and DMinstudents must complete and submit their thesis within 5 years of enrollment.
• MA/PhD students must complete and submit their dissertation within 6 years of enrollment.

Students that wish to continue working on their thesis or dissertation past these deadlines will be required to pay a $300 administrative fee for each additional year they are actively enrolled. 

Dr. Gyorgyi Szabo, Dean of Graduate Studies for Ubiquity University, will coordinate the program for Ubiquity University.

Thesis or Dissertation

The Dean of Graduate Studies at Ubiquity University will offer advice and support related to the dissertation process. Once a student has decided on an area of study and a focus of inquiry, and has completed an Advising Agreement with a Major Advisor and paid associated fees, s/he shall commence working on the dissertation.

Selecting a Major Advisor

Each student is responsible for preparing their own thesis ordissertation. Because of the rigorous nature of a doctoral dissertation, Major Advisors are essential to guide students both in obtaining comprehensive knowledge of the chosen field of study, and in refining the ideas and research that go into a dissertation. For Master’s students, a list of Major Advisors has been provided here. For Dmin students, a list of Major Advisors has been provided here. It is the responsibility of the student to select and reach out to a Major Advisor of their choice. Major Advisors may also be selected from their own pool of candidates, or from the partner certification program.   

Areas of Graduate Concentration

The dissertation is a qualitative research document. It demonstrates the student’s ability to plan, conduct, write, and defend an original research study. There is a range of areas of concentration within the general domain of study in which students can earn a graduate degree. 

Successful dissertations can range from more traditional qualitative research to creative artistic projects and/or social activism, as long as the inquiry utilizes a research methodology. Examples of more traditional qualitative methods include phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, historical, narrative, and case study. Some of the more innovative research methodologies include arts-based research, organic inquiry, integral transpersonal inquiry and indigenous methods. Your choice should reflect who you are and what you deem important for your academic and spiritual growth.

In the end, the choice is intensely personal and may be a topic that one has wondered about for some time, or is an area of burning interest for further exploration. Successful dissertations can range from pure research to creative artistic projects and/or social activism. For example, one can research a particular mystic, historical event or area of spiritual concern.

Selecting a Topic and Criteria for Writing a graduate dissertation at Ubiquity 

There are five principal criteria for successful graduate dissertations:

1. Each dissertation must demonstrate both a knowledge of the field in question and be an original contribution to that field. The dissertation must also show both a comprehensive knowledge of the philosophy and history of the domain being considered, and demonstrate that the student has added something original to that field. Original contributions can cover a wide range of topics and media.
2. The inquiry, whether in the form of a more traditional qualitative study or a creative project, must utilize a specific research methodology, or a combination of methodologies. The student should be quite familiar with the methodology used and be able to defend the choice as appropriate for the inquiry.
3. All dissertations without exception must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) style of writing. This format allows for uniformity in university dissertation and provides a threshold criterion to which all students must adhere in preparing their dissertation. The APA style must be followed in order for the dissertation to be approved.
4. Dissertations must demonstrate subject/object synthesis. At Ubiquity University we require both a rigorous demonstration of objective knowledge of the field and an equally rigorous insight into one’s interior journey. In our view, it is the capacity to combine an objective grasp of the material under consideration, and also engage in the introspective work of discerning how the material is actually affecting one's inner life and soul growth, that is a mark of wisdom.
5. The Dissertation Manual should be always used for guidance and requirements.

Creative Journey to Dissertation: Intensive on Writing & Research Methods

The Intensive on Writing and Research Methods is particularly important in relation to writing the dissertation. During this Intensive, students will familiarize themselves with the writing and research methods specific to Ubiquity University—which combine objective analysis of data with subjective response—as students grapple with the material they are studying. We are interested in the student's interior journey as well as objective comprehension of the material being studied. Also, during this Intensive, students will familiarize themselves with the APA style of writing, the format that Ubiquity University requires for its dissertations and encourages for all its pre- and post-papers.

During the class, students will have ample opportunity to discuss and share their ideas and plans for their dissertations, as well as generate ideas for research and study, both with the professor and with their student peers. Students are encouraged to attend this Intensive early in their studies, and then repeat it as many times as they feel the need in order to discuss their progress with faculty and peers in a group setting. Full tuition payment is required the first time the class is taken. Thereafter, a $300 fee will be applied to repeat the course.

FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS

Ubiquity graduate students have three payment options:

1. Payment in full: Students may pay the full tuition amount up-front to earn a 5% discount on the total sum.
2. Payment plan: Students may break up their payments into 3 instalments over an 18 month period. Therefore, for all graduate degree pathways, the payment schedule is as follows: 
   • First Installment - Upon Enrollment: 
     • MA = $2000.
     • PhD or DMin = $5000.
     • MA/PhD Combined = $5000.
   • Second Installment - No later than 6 months after enrolment:
     • MA = $1500.
     • PhD or DMin = $5000.
     • MA/PhD Combined = $5000.
   • Third/Final installment - No later than 18 months after enrolment:
     • MA =  $1500.
     • PhD or DMin = $5000.
     • MA/PhD Combined = $6600.
3. Monthly Payment
   • For MA - $277.8 per month for 18 months to complete $5.000.
   • For PhD and DMin - $833.3 per month for 18 months to complete $15.000.
   • For MA/PhD - $922.3 per month for 18 to complete $16.600.

SELECT PAYMENT PLAN

REFUND PROVISIONS

Cancellation and Pre-Paid Tuition Policy 

We have established the following cancellation and refund policy. All cancellation and refund requests must be submitted in writing to registrar@ubiquityuniversity.or and filling the Refund Request Form.

The course fee becomes non-refundable once you have either started participating in or have already attended the course. This includes the credit fee of the course ($300 per credit for PhD level courses and $200 per credit for MA level courses) in addition to the basic course-related fee.

Administrative Fees:

In the MA program, a non-refundable administrative fee of $700 is imposed. This means if your tuition fee has been paid, either in full or through instalments, a deduction of $700 will be made for administrative purposes.

For those in the PhD, DMin and MA/PhD-Combined programs, a non-refundable administrative fee of $900 is necessary. Accordingly, should you have paid your tuition fee, in full or partially, $900 will be deducted.

For In-Person Learning Journeys:
Personal Cancellation

 If you are forced to cancel 29 days or less from the event for an unforeseen reason and cannot attend you have two options. 

Option One - We will credit your registration and/or logistics fees to an upcoming event. 

Option Two - You may also consider sending a substitute attendee in your place. Please contact our registrar to transfer your registration to another individual. Collecting your reimbursement from your substitute will be your responsibility.

Should the event be postponed or cancelled, Ubiquity University will transfer registration to the same event at the new, future date, with an option to request a full or partial refund. Ubiquity University is not responsible for reimbursement of any registrant’s expenses incurred related to the cancellation or postponement of an event.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you in-person soon. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our registrar via email at registrar@ubiquityuniversity.org.

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PROGRAM

You may withdraw from the program at any time and receive a pro rata refund if you have completed 60 percent or fewer of the scheduled days in a course. If the student has completed more than 60% of the period of attendance of a course for which the student was charged, the tuition is considered earned and the student will receive no refund.

Formal Withdrawal from the program can be accomplished in one of two ways:

1. Fill out and complete a “Withdrawal Request Form” and receive the appropriate signatures. This is the preferred method of withdrawal. By completing the Withdrawal Request Form you will ensure that you have met all University requirements; and will protect you from problems that may arise in the future.
2.  Students may also give written notice to the Registrar at Ubiquity University. The notice will take effect on the date the email was sent.

For the purpose of determining a refund under this section, the date of the student’s withdrawal shall be deemed the last date of recorded attendance. The amount owed equals the daily charge for the program (total institutional charge minus non-refundable fees, divided by the number of days in the program), multiplied by the number of days scheduled to attend, prior to withdrawal.  A student shall be deemed to have withdrawn from a program of instruction when any of the following occurs:

• The student notifies the institution of the student’s withdrawal or as of the date of the student’s withdrawal, whichever is later.
• The institution terminates the student’s enrollment for failure to maintain satisfactory progress; failure to abide by the rules and regulations of the institution; absences in excess of maximum set forth by the institution; and/or failure to meet financial obligations to the school.
• Failure to return from a leave of absence.   

STUDENTS RIGHT TO CANCEL

1. You have the right to cancel your program of instruction, according to the Withdrawal conditions listed above.. Cancellation may occur when the student provides written notice of cancellation to Registrar.
   
2. The written notice of cancellation need not take any particular form and, however expressed, it is effective if it shows that the student no longer wishes to be bound by the Enrollment Agreement.
   
3. If the Enrollment Agreement is cancelled and a refund is still owed, the school will refund the student any money he/she paid within 45 days after the notice of cancellation is received.   

NOTICE OF STUDENT RIGHTS

You may cancel your enrollment agreement at any time.

If Ubiquity University closes before you graduate, you may be entitled to a refund of your pre-paid thesis credit and advising fees.

My signature below certifies that I have read, understood, and agreed to my rights and responsibilities, and that the institution’s cancellation and refund policies have been clearly explained to me in this agreement.

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