2020-21 Graduate Academic Catalog

Introduction	1
A Word From Our President	2
History	2
Profile	2
Mission Statement	2
Vision Statement	2
Portrait Staments	2
Accreditation	3
Diversity Statement	3
Campus Setting	3
Facilities	3
Athletic and Recreation Center	3
Callan Athletic Center	3
Doden Field House	3
Fitness Center	4
University Medical Services	4
Centennial Library	4
Chick-fil-A	4
Center for Biblical and Theological Studies	4
Dixon Ministry Center	4
Engineering and Science Center	4
Civil Engineering Center	4
Founders Hall	4
Graduate and Teaching Services	4
Hartman Hall	4
Health Sciences Center	5
Milner Business Administration Building	5
Stevens Student Center	5
Tyler Digital Communication Center	5
Admissions	6
Admissions	7
Admission Criteria	7
Degree Program Admission	7
Nondegree and Certificate Program Admission	7
Readmission	7
Admission Decisions	7
Unconditional Admission	7
Conditional Admission	7
Denied Admission	7
Deadlines and Notifications	8
Reservation Deposit	8
International Applicants (non-U.S. citizens)	8
Transcript and Standardized Test Policy	8
Academic Information	9
Academic Information	10
Graduate and Professional Education	10
Classification of Students	10
Controlling Catalog	10
Student Responsibility	10
Academic Integrity	11
Academic Advising	11
Registration Process	11
Course Load	11
Attendance	12
Undergraduates in Graduate Courses	12
Drop/Add Policy	12
Continuation as an Active Student	13
Withdrawal Policy	13
Grading System	13
Grade Points and Point Averages	14
Grade Appeal Process	14
Repeating Courses	14
Academic Discipline Policies	14
Credit for Prior Learning	14
Other Types of Prior Learning Credit	14
Transfer Credits	14
Institutional Test-Out	15
Nontraditional Learning	15
Transient Study	15
Graduation Requirements	15
Intent to Graduate	15
Graduation with Distinction	15
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act	15
Financial Information	16
University Financial Operating Policy	16
Financial Registration Policy	16
Making Payment	16
Invoices and Statements Online	16
Payment Penalties	16
Interest Rates	16
Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance	16
Withdrawal Refunds	16
Tuition Refund Schedule	17
Federal Refund	17
Federal Refund Policy for Financial Aid	17
Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Recipients of Financial Aid	18
Policy	18
Student Rights	18
Student Responsibilities	18
Student Services	19
Support Services	20
Career Services	20
Counseling Services	20
Food Services	20
Healthcare and Medical Services	20
Information Technology	20
Library	21
Recreation Center	21
Campus Security	21
Parking Registration	21
Graduate ID Cards	21
Security and Safety	21
Ministry Opportunities	21
Church Participation	21
Chapel	21
Personal Bible Study	21
The Lord’s Day	21
Marriage and Family	22
Global Outreach — International	22
Student Life	22
Spiritual Emphasis	22
Community Covenant	22
Intercollegiate Athletics	22
Campus Recreation	22
Seeking Shalom: Petitions and Student Complaints	22
Online Etiquette/Netiquette Guidelines	23
Love for God	23
Love for Others	23
Integrity in Conduct	23
Excellence in Effort	23
Next Steps for Violations of the Guidelines	23
School of Biblical and Theological Studies	24
Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership	26
Mission	26
Areas of Focus	26
Program Objectives	26
Program Delivery	26
Program Prerequisites	26
Course Requirements	26
Admission Standards	26
Admission Process and Timeframe	26
Tuition and Fees	26
Financial Aid and Scholarships	26
Academic Advising	27
Course Sequencing	27
Course Load	27
Transfer Credits	27
Graduation Requirements	27
Intent to Graduate	27
Walking in Commencement	27
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity	27
Center for Biblical Integration	27
Master of Arts in Worship and Theology	28
Mission	28
Areas of Focus	28
Program Objectives	28
Program Delivery	28
Program Prerequisites	28
Course Requirements	28
Admission Standards	28
Admission Process and Timeframe	28
Tuition and Fees	28
Financial Aid and Scholarships	28
Academic Advising	29
Course Sequencing	29
Course Load	29
Transfer Credits	29
Graduation Requirements	29
Intent to Graduate	29
Walking in Commencement	29
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity	29
Center for Biblical Integration	29
Master of Divinity	30
Mission	30
Areas of Focus	30
Program Objectives	30
Program Delivery	30
Program Prerequisites	30
Language Proficiency	30
Course Requirements	30
Character Colloquium	31
Admission Standards	31
Admission Process and Timeframe	31
Tuition and Fees	31
Financial Aid and Scholarships	31
Academic Advising	31
Course Sequencing	32
Course Load	32
Transfer Credits	32
Ministry Internship	32
Graduation Requirements	32
Intent to Graduate	32
Walking in Commencement	32
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity	32
Center for Biblical Integration	32
Accelerated Master of Divinity	33
Mission	33
Areas of Focus	33
Program Objectives	33
Program Delivery	33
Program Prerequisites	33
Language Proficiency	33
Course Requirements	33
Advanced Master of Divinity	35
Undergraduate prerequisite areas include:	35
Students should have the following undergraduate coursework:	35
Program Prerequisites	35
Language Proficiency	35
Course Requirements	35
Master of Ministry	37
Mission	37
Areas of Focus	37
Program Objectives	37
Program Delivery	37
Course Requirements	37
Admission Standards	38
Admission Process and Timeframe	38
Tuition and Fees	38
Financial Aid and Scholarships	38
Academic Advising	38
Course Sequencing	38
Course Load	38
Transfer Credits	38
Ministry Internship	38
Graduation Requirements	39
Intent to Graduate	39
Walking in Commencement	39
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity	39
Center for Biblical Integration	39
Faculty	40
School of Business Administration	41
Master of Business Administration	42
Purpose Statement	42
Values	42
Program Objectives	42
Program Delivery	42
Program Prerequisites	42
Course Requirements	43
Master of Business Administration from Accelerated Pathway	45
Prerequisites:	45
Accreditation	46
Admission Standards	46
Admission Process and Timeframe	46
Tuition and Fees	46
Financial Aid and Scholarships	46
Academic Advising	46
Course Sequencing	46
Course Load	46
Transfer Credits	46
Graduation Requirements	46
Intent to Graduate	46
Walking in Commencement	46
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management	47
Purpose Statement	47
Values	47
Program Objectives	47
Program Delivery	47
Course Requirements	47
Accreditation	47
Admission Standards	47
Admission Process and Timeframe	47
Tuition and Fees	47
Financial Aid	47
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration	48
Purpose Statement	48
Values	48
Program Objectives	48
Program Delivery	48
Course Requirements	48
Accreditation	48
Admission Standards	48
Admission Process and Timeframe	48
Tuition and Fees	48
Financial Aid	48
Graduate Certificate in Operations Management	49
Purpose Statement	49
Values	49
Program Objectives	49
Program Delivery	49
Course Requirements	49
Accreditation	49
Admission Standards	49
Admission Process and Timeframe	49
Tuition and Fees	49
Financial Aid	49
Faculty	50
School of Nursing	51
Master of Science in Nursing	52
Purpose Statement	52
Areas of Focus	52
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)	52
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN)	52
Nurse Educator (NE)	52
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI)	52
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)	52
Program Objectives	52
Program Delivery	52
Accreditation	52
Course Requirements	53
Areas of Focus Course Requirements	53
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Course Requirements	53
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) Course Requirements	55
Nurse Educator (NE) Course Requirements	56
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) Course Requirements	57
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Course Requirements	58
Certification	59
Licensure	59
Admission Standards	59
Admissions Process and Timeframe	59
Tuition and Fees	59
Financial Aid and Scholarships	59
Academic Advising	60
Course Sequencing	60
Course Load	60
Clinical Requirements	60
Transfer Credits	60
Graduation Requirements	60
Intent to Graduate	60
Walking in Commencement	60
Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health Nursing	61
Purpose Statement	61
Program Objectives	61
Program Delivery	61
Course Requirements	61
Accreditation	61
Admission Standards	61
Admission Process and Timeframe	61
Tuition and Fees	61
Financial Aid	61
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education	62
Purpose Statement	62
Program Objectives	62
Program Delivery	62
Course Requirements	62
Accreditation	62
Admission Standards	62
Admission Process and Timeframe	62
Tuition and Fees	62
Financial Aid	62
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership	63
Purpose Statement	63
Program Objectives	63
Program Delivery	63
Course Requirements	63
Accreditation	63
Admission Standards	63
Admission Process and Timeframe	63
Tuition and Fees	63
Financial Aid	63
Faculty	64
School of Pharmacy	65
Doctor of Pharmacy	66
Purpose Statement/Mission	66
Values	66
Program Objectives	66
Program Prerequisites	66
Professional Pharmacy Curriculum	67
Accreditation	68
Regional Accreditation	68
Admission Criteria	68
Admission Process	68
Tuition and Fees	69
P4 (Fourth Professional Year Tuition and Program Costs)	69
Financial Aid and Scholarships	69
Academic Advising	70
Graduation Requirements	70
Intent to Graduate	70
Walking in Commencement	70
Pharm.D./M.B.A Dual Degree	70
Purpose Statement	70
Course Requirements	70
Program Delivery	70
Admission Standards	70
Faculty	71
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions	72
A	73
Accounting (ACCT)	73
Analytics (ANLT)	73
B	73
Bible and Theology — Applied Theology (BTAT)	73
Bible and Theology — Biblical Languages (BTBL)	75
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTBS)	75
Blble and Theology — Christian Ministry (BTCM)	75
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTGS)	75
Bible and Theology — History and Theology (BTHT)	76
Bible and Theology — New Testament (BTNT)	77
Bible and Theology — Old Testament (BTOT)	77
Bible and Theology — Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA)	77
Business Administration (BUS)	77
C	78
Cybersecurity (CYBS)	78
E	78
Economics (ECON)	78
F	78
Finance (FIN)	78
H	78
Healthcare (HLCA)	78
I	79
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (INNV)	79
Information Technology Management (ITM)	79
M	79
Management (MGMT)	79
Marketing (MRKT)	80
N	80
Nursing (NSG)	80
P	84
Pharmacy (PHAR)	84
W	92
Appendix	93
Board of Trustees	94
Officers	94
Term of Office Ending June 2021	94
Term of Office Ending June 2022	94
Term of Office Ending June 2023	94
Emeriti	94
Administration	94
Cabinet	94
Chancellor	94
Other Faculty	95
Library	95
Administrative Staff	95
Graduate Admissions and Student Success	95
Student Life and Christian Ministries	95
Office of the Registrar	95
Correspondence	95
Doctrinal Statement	96

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