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      Mission and Vision

      Educational Mission

      The mission of Kepler Space Institute is to benefit society and advance human knowledge and expertise. The Institute is dedicated to the expansion of human civilization from Earth to Space. KSI is committed to discovery, preservation and dissemination of knowledge, educating the next generation of leaders, and the development of space exploration, commercialization, and settlement.

      Academic Vision and Overview

      Kepler Space Institute will cultivate transformative impact on society through continuous innovation in education and research, with a shared commitment among all members of its community to promote the reverence for life and principles of equal opportunity, equity, and justice.

      We are dedicated to fostering an open and collaborative culture, providing students an experiential learning experience combining practical skills and rigorous academic study in a diverse and inclusive environment. We seek to build a better world through empowerment, vigilant protection of individual human rights and freedom of expression and inquiry.

      The KSI faculty members include experienced scientists, space engineers, professors, managers, experts in space law and policy, and an international collection of researchers in technical and non-technical space-related fields, all who will personalize courses and programs for scholars’career needs within the expanding global Space Community to address the challenges of the 21st Century.

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      Information Applicable to All Programs at Kepler Space Institute

      Program Completion

      To be awarded a certificate, students must successfully complete four courses for a total of twelve hours of course credit.

      Program completion dates are determined by the student’s course enrollment schedule and pace.

      Class schedules, times, and dates are included in the course registration materials found atwww.KeplerSpaceInstitute.com. Specific information about course registration dates can be found in the Academic Calendar.

      Academic Calendar

      Summer Semester 2019

      Feb 18 

       Mon

        Applications accepted

      Mar 4

       Mon

        Course registration begins

      Apr 29

       Mon

        Application for admissions deadline

      May 6

       Mon

        Course registration deadline/online orientation available

      May 10

       Fri

        All tuition and fees due

      May 13

       Mon 

        First day of class

      May 20

       Mon

        Last day of Add/Drop

      Jun 14

       Fri

        Last day to withdraw with a W on the transcript

      Jul  1

       Mon

        First day of mid-term exams

      Aug 16

       Fri

        Last day of regular classes

      Aug 19

       Mon

        First day of final exams

      Aug 23

       Fri

        Last day of semester

      Aug 27

       Tue

        Grades posted

      Fall Semester 2019

      Feb 18

       Mon 

        Applications accepted

      Jul 29

       Mon

        Course registration begins

      Aug 20

       Tue

        Application for admissions deadline

      Aug 27

       Tue

        Course registration deadline/online orientation available

      Aug 30

       Fri

        All tuition and fees due

      Sep 2

       Mon

        Institute closed for Labor Day

      Sep 3

       Tue

        First day of class

      Sep 10

       Tue

        Last day of Add/Drop

      Oct 4

       Fri

        Last day to withdraw with a W on the transcript

      Oct 14

       Mon

        First day of mid-term exams

      Dec 6

       Fri

        Last day of regular classes

      Dec 9

       Mon

        First day of final exams

      Dec 13

       Fri

       Last day of semester

      Dec 18 

       Wed

        Grades posted

      Kepler Space Institute does not guarantee employment upon completion of any programs listed in the course catalog.

      Financial Obligations

      Application Fee (one -time, nonrefundable): $150
      Subscription to The Space Library (required each semester): $150 All Certificate Programs (four courses at $2,000 per course): $8,000 Graduation Fee (one-time): $100

      Total cost for Certificate Program is $8150 plus $150 per semester for library fees.
      Total cost for Doctor of Philosophy Program is $39,150 plus $150 per semester for library fees.

      All books and resources are covered under subscription to The Space Library. The Institute accepts only secure online payments via credit or debit cards or PayPal. Financial arrangements for the satisfaction of student account balances must be completed prior to the first day of classes.

      All financial obligations must be satisfied.

      Refund Policy

      Students officially withdrawing from a course or courses on or before the withdrawal deadline for the corresponding semester will receive a prorated tuition credit as described below. Refer to the appropriate term in the current academic calendar for exact dates.

      • On or before the add/drop deadline (7 calendar days after first day of class) – 100% credit
      • On or before ten calendar days after the end of the add/drop period – 75% credit
      • After the deadline of the 75% credit until the withdrawal deadline – 50% credit
      • After the withdrawal deadline – no credit
      • Students withdrawing after deadline due to emergency, death in family, Illness, etc. please contact the office of the Provost for review to obtain tuition refund

      Any amount credited under this section will be applied first to any unpaid charges on the student’s account. Any remaining tuition will be refunded and made to students within 30 days of withdrawal date or last attendants.

      No adjustments are made for any fees. Any appeal regarding withdrawals or drop refunds should be directed to the Vice President for Finances.

      Dates and Deadlines

      Start dates for classes each semester are listed in the academic calendar which can be found in the Kepler Space Institute catalog and online at www.KeplerSpaceInstitute.com.

      Withdrawals

      If an enrolled student wishes to withdraw from the Institute, dropping all courses, he or she must comply with the withdrawal process described below. Withdrawal covers all course enrollments for a given registration period regardless of their meeting schedule. The policy for dropping an individual course is described in the Student Withdrawal and Dropped Courses section on page 41 of the catalog. Students who leave the Institute without proper permission automatically suspend themselves and can be re-admitted only by special approval of the dean of the appropriate department. A grade of F is recorded for all courses when a student leaves without prior approved withdrawal.

      Medical Withdrawal

      Students seeking a medical withdrawal should contact the office of the Provost and Vice President for Student Affairs, which serves as administrator of medical withdrawals for all students. Students who are granted medical withdrawal will receive a grade of “W” assigned for each course. No credit is earned, and the grade point average is not affected. Medical withdrawals have no effect on the student account balance other than the normal withdrawal policies stated under the Student Withdrawal and Dropped Courses section on page 41 of the catalog. The medical withdrawal form is available on www.KeplerSpaceInstitute.com.

      Official Student Withdrawal Procedures

      • The student must complete the withdrawal process at least two weeks prior to the last day of classes in a semester. Students may not withdraw during the last two weeks of a semester.
      • The withdrawal process is initiated with and must be approved by the dean of the program in which the student is enrolled. The withdrawal form can be found on www.KeplerSpaceInstitute.com.
      • To complete the withdrawal process, the withdrawal form must be submitted to the dean of the program in which the student is enrolled. Once initiated, the withdrawal process must be completed within seven calendar days. No withdrawal forms will be accepted after 4:30 p.m. on the last day to officially withdraw during that semester.
      • When a student completes the withdrawal process, it will be recorded on the permanent academic record as follows.
        • If completed before the mid-term withdrawal date (see the Academic Calendar for specific date), a grade of W will be assigned for each course. No credit is earned, and the grade point average is not affected.
        • If completed after the mid-term withdrawal date, a grade of WP or WF will be assigned for each course according to the instructor’s evaluation of the student’s performance to that point. WF’s are treated as credits attempted, and the grade point average is affected. WP’s do not affect the grade point average and no credit is earned.
        • Students who stop attending class/completing assignments and do not use the official withdrawal process will have their refund held and will be placed on administrative probation until such time as their circumstances are reviewed by the provost or provost designee.
        • In the event that there is no resolution of the refund, contact the organization listed below.

      The Commission of Independent Education
      Florida Department of Education
      325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
      Phone: 888-224-6688

      Termination of Admission Agreement

      This contract is terminated if and when officially or unofficially withdrawals from all programs. Once terminated student must reapply to the Institute for re-admission.

      Graduate Programs

      Cosmic Intelligence and Information Systems

      Students enrolled in this certificate program will study the information systems that govern the cosmos. This program is designed to guide students to use data to improve our understanding of the universe to support space settlement. In addition to evaluating …

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      Space Science

      Students enrolled in this Certificate Program will study the challenges of addressing evolutionary systems for multigenerational success in space settlements. This program takes an interdisciplinary approach to examine the balance of dynamic processes to enable life to flourish in space, …

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      Human Factors for Space Settlement

      Students enrolled in this Graduate Certificate program will examine human factors for space settlement, take into consideration the unique challenges posed by long-term space travel and human habitability in the hazardous space environment. This program is designed to familiarize students …

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      Space Commercialization and Entrepreneurship

      Students enrolled in this Graduate Certificate program will study the economic drivers of sustainable space settlement and commercialization of space exploration addressing industry opportunities. This program examines exploration enterprises in development, launch, operations and disposal to develop mechanisms to drive …

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      Space Philosophy and Theory

      Students enrolled in this Graduate Certificate program will study and explore such questions as: What should be the philosophical foundation for the future of humans in space? What beliefs and values will drive humans in space settlements? What are the …

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      Space Systems

      Students enrolled in this Certificate Program will study the processes and methods to design spacecraft. This program is guides students through the fundamentals of systems engineering as applied to space systems. Students will gain an understanding of development of space …

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      Leadership, Policy, and Governance

      Students enrolled in this Graduate Certificate program will study and analyze evolving challenges in the private/public space programs and policy perspectives, social structures, and governance models. Students will survey existing international legal and regulatory frameworks for space activities and establish …

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      Space Infrastructure and Sustainable Exploration

      Students enrolled in this Graduate Certificate program will investigate technologies to develop space infrastructure and sustainable exploration of the solar system and beyond. This program is designed to guide students through methodologies of building space infrastructure, remote sensing, space science, …

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      Space Architecture

      Students enrolled in this Certificate Program will study the theory and practice of designing and building inhabited environments in outer space. This program is designed to guide students through architectural design of humans living and working environments in space. Students …

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      Space Science, Technology, and Engineering

      Students enrolled in this Graduate Certificate program will establish a foundation in space systems, integrated design methodologies, and interdisciplinary engineering sciences. This program guides students through identifying trends, requirements, develop strategies, and implement innovative solutions driven by technological advancements to …

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      Space Science Education

      Students enrolled in this Graduate Certificate program will study the evolving contemporary issues in education that impacts research, policy, and practice. This program takes an interdisciplinary approach and emphasizes collaboration, investigation of novel educational systems and capacity building in space …

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      Graduate Programs

      • Space Philosophy and Theory
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      SPRING 2021 Course Offerings

      > HFS 501 – Human System Integration

      Instructor: Prof. Frank White

      >EXP 501- Transportation and Infrastructure Development
      Instructor: Prof. Jeff Greason

      > COM 501 – Energy, Civilization, and Economy
      Instructor: Prof. John Mankins

      > GOV 502 – Governance and Institutions
      Instructor: Prof. Gordon Arthur

      > EDU 502 – Novel Approaches to Education
      Instructors: Prof. Barry Elsey & Amina Omarova

      > Directed Research
      Instructors: Profs. Bob Krone & Larry Downing

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