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2021-22 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 5
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
Accessing Online Courses Before the Start of Each Term 10
Classification of Students 10
Credit Hour Equivalences - Graduate Clinical/Practicum, Field Experiences, and Internships 10
Controlling Catalog 10
Student Responsibility 11
Academic Integrity 11
Academic Advising 11
Registration Process 11
Course Load 11
Attendance 12
Undergraduates in Graduate Courses 12
Audit 12
Drop/Add Policy 12
Continuation as an Active Student 13
Withdrawal Policy 13
Grading System 13
Grade Points and Point Averages 13
Grade Appeal Process 14
Repeating Courses 14
Academic Discipline Policies 14
Academic Warning 14
Academic Probation 14
Academic Suspension 14
Academic Appeals 14
Readmission 14
Academic Dismissal 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
Financial Information 17
University Financial Operating Policy 17
Financial Registration Policy 17
Making Payment 17
Invoices and Statements Online 17
Payment Penalties 17
Interest Rates 17
Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance 17
Withdrawal Refunds 17
Tuition Refund Schedule 18
Financial Aid 18
Federal Refund 18
Return of Federal Title IV Funds, Policy and Regulations 18
Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Recipients of Financial Aid 19
Student Rights 19
Student Responsibilities 19
Student Services 20
Support Services 21
Career Services 21
Counseling Services 21
Food Services 21
Healthcare and Medical Services 21
Information Technology 21
Library 22
Recreation Center 22
Campus Security 22
Parking Registration 22
Graduate ID Cards 22
Security and Safety 22
Ministry Opportunities 22
Church Participation 22
Chapel 22
Personal Bible Study 22
The Lord’s Day 22
Marriage and Family 22
Global Outreach — International 23
Student Life 23
Spiritual Emphasis 23
Community Covenant 23
Intercollegiate Athletics 23
Campus Recreation 23
Seeking Shalom: Petitions and Student Complaints 23
Online Etiquette/Netiquette Guidelines 23
Love for God 24
Love for Others 24
Integrity in Conduct 24
Excellence in Effort 24
Next Steps for Violations of the Guidelines 24
School of Allied Health 25
Master of Athletic Training 26
Anticipated start date – Summer 2022 26
Purpose Statement 26
Values 26
Program Objectives 26
Program Prerequisites 26
Program Delivery 26
Course Requirements 26
Accreditation 27
Admission Standards 27
Admission Process and Timeframe 27
Tuition and Fees 27
Financial Aid 27
Academic Discipline Policies 27
Academic Warning 27
Academic Probation 27
Academic Suspension 27
Academic Appeals 27
Readmission 27
Academic Dismissal 27
Academic Advising 28
Course Sequencing 28
Course Load 28
Graduation Requirements 28
Intent to Graduate 28
Walking in Commencement 28
Faculty 28
Clinical Faculty 28
School of Biblical and Theological Studies 29
Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership 30
Mission 30
Areas of Focus 30
Program Objectives 30
Program Delivery 30
Program Prerequisites 30
Admission Standards 30
Course Requirements 30
Admission Process and Timeframe 30
Tuition and Fees 30
Financial Aid and Scholarships 31
Academic Advising 31
Academic Discipline Policies 31
Academic Warning 31
Academic Probation 31
Academic Suspension 31
Academic Appeals 31
Readmission 31
Academic Dismissal 31
Course Sequencing 31
Course Load 31
Transfer Credits 31
Graduation Requirements 31
Intent to Graduate 31
Walking in Commencement 31
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity 31
Center for Biblical Integration 31
Master of Arts in Worship and Theology 32
Mission 32
Areas of Focus 32
Program Objectives 32
Program Delivery 32
Program Prerequisites 32
Admission Standards 32
Course Requirements 32
Admission Process and Timeframe 32
Tuition and Fees 32
Financial Aid and Scholarships 33
Academic Advising 33
Academic Discipline Policies 33
Academic Warning 33
Academic Probation 33
Academic Suspension 33
Academic Appeals 33
Readmission 33
Academic Dismissal 33
Course Sequencing 33
Course Load 33
Transfer Credits 33
Graduation Requirements 33
Intent to Graduate 33
Walking in Commencement 33
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity 33
Center for Biblical Integration 33
Master of Divinity 34
Mission 34
Areas of Focus 34
Program Objectives 34
Program Delivery 34
Program Prerequisites 34
Language Proficiency 34
Course Requirements 34
Character Colloquium 35
Admission Standards 35
Admission Process and Timeframe 35
Tuition and Fees 35
Financial Aid and Scholarships 35
Academic Advising 35
Academic Discipline Policies 36
Academic Warning 36
Academic Probation 36
Academic Suspension 36
Academic Appeals 36
Readmission 36
Academic Dismissal 36
Course Sequencing 36
Course Load 36
Transfer Credits 36
Ministry Internship 36
Graduation Requirements 36
Intent to Graduate 36
Walking in Commencement 36
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity 36
Center for Biblical Integration 36
Accelerated Master of Divinity 37
Mission 37
Areas of Focus 37
Program Objectives 37
Program Delivery 37
Program Prerequisites 37
Language Proficiency 37
Course Requirements 37
Advanced Master of Divinity 39
Undergraduate prerequisite areas include: 39
Students should have the following undergraduate coursework: 39
Program Prerequisites 39
Language Proficiency 39
Course Requirements 39
Master of Ministry 41
Mission 41
Areas of Focus 41
Program Objectives 41
Program Delivery 41
Admission Standards 41
Course Requirements 41
Admission Process and Timeframe 41
Tuition and Fees 42
Financial Aid and Scholarships 42
Academic Advising 42
Academic Discipline Policies 42
Academic Warning 42
Academic Probation 42
Academic Suspension 42
Academic Appeals 42
Readmission 42
Academic Dismissal 42
Course Sequencing 42
Course Load 42
Transfer Credits 42
Ministry Internship 42
Graduation Requirements 42
Intent to Graduate 43
Walking in Commencement 43
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity 43
Center for Biblical Integration 43
Faculty 43
School of Business Administration 45
Master of Business Administration 46
Purpose Statement 46
Values 46
Program Objectives 46
Program Delivery 46
Program Prerequisites 46
Academic Discipline Policies 46
Academic Warning 46
Academic Probation 46
Academic Suspension 46
Academic Appeals 46
Readmission 46
Academic Dismissal 46
Course Requirements 47
Master of Business Administration from Accelerated Pathway 50
Prerequisites: 50
Accreditation 50
Admission Standards 50
Admission Process and Timeframe 50
Tuition and Fees 51
Financial Aid and Scholarships 51
Academic Advising 51
Course Sequencing 51
Course Load 51
Transfer Credits 51
Graduation Requirements 51
Intent to Graduate 51
Walking in Commencement 51
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management 52
Purpose Statement 52
Values 52
Program Objectives 52
Program Delivery 52
Course Requirements 52
Accreditation 52
Admission Standards 52
Admission Process and Timeframe 52
Tuition and Fees 52
Financial Aid 52
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration 53
Purpose Statement 53
Values 53
Program Objectives 53
Program Delivery 53
Course Requirements 53
Accreditation 53
Admission Standards 53
Admission Process and Timeframe 53
Tuition and Fees 53
Financial Aid 53
Graduate Certificate in Operations Management 54
Purpose Statement 54
Values 54
Program Objectives 54
Program Delivery 54
Course Requirements 54
Accreditation 54
Admission Standards 54
Admission Process and Timeframe 54
Tuition and Fees 54
Financial Aid 54
Faculty 55
Department of Music and Worship 56
Graduate Certificate in Worship Leadership 57
Purpose Statement 57
Program Objectives 57
Program Delivery 57
Course Requirements 57
Accreditation 57
Admission Standards 57
Admission Process and Timeframe 57
Tuition and Fees 57
Financial Aid 57
Faculty 57
School of Nursing 58
Master of Science in Nursing 59
Purpose Statement 59
Areas of Focus 59
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 59
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) 59
Nurse Educator (NE) 59
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) 59
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) 59
Program Objectives 59
Program Delivery 59
Accreditation 59
Course Requirements 60
Areas of Focus Course Requirements 60
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Course Requirements 60
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) Course Requirements 62
Nurse Educator (NE) Course Requirements 63
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) Course Requirements 64
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Course Requirements 65
Certification 66
Licensure 66
Admission Standards 66
Admission Process and Timeframe 66
Tuition and Fees 66
Financial Aid and Scholarships 66
Academic Advising 66
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards 66
Academic Discipline Policies 66
Academic Warning 66
Academic Probation 66
Academic Suspension 67
Academic Appeals 67
Readmission 67
Academic Dismissal 67
Course Sequencing 67
Course Load 67
Clinical Requirements 67
Clinical/Practicum Credit Hour Equivalencies 67
Transfer Credits 67
Graduation Requirements 67
Intent to Graduate 67
Walking in Commencement 67
Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health Nursing 68
Purpose Statement 68
Program Objectives 68
Program Delivery 68
Course Requirements 68
Accreditation 68
Admission Standards 68
Admission Process and Timeframe 68
Tuition and Fees 68
Financial Aid 68
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education 69
Purpose Statement 69
Program Objectives 69
Program Delivery 69
Course Requirements 69
Accreditation 69
Admission Standards 69
Admission Process and Timeframe 69
Tuition and Fees 69
Financial Aid 69
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership 70
Purpose Statement 70
Program Objectives 70
Program Delivery 70
Course Requirements 70
Accreditation 70
Admission Standards 70
Admission Process and Timeframe 70
Tuition and Fees 70
Financial Aid 70
Faculty 71
School of Pharmacy 72
Doctor of Pharmacy 73
Purpose Statement/Mission 73
Core Goals 73
Program Objectives 73
Program Prerequisites 73
Professional Pharmacy Curriculum 74
Field Experience Credit Hour Equivalencies 74
Accreditation 75
Regional Accreditation 75
Admission Criteria 75
Admission Process 75
Tuition and Fees 76
P4 (Fourth Professional Year Tuition and Program Costs) 76
Financial Aid and Scholarships 76
Academic Advising 76
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards 76
Academic Discipline Policies 77
Academic Warning 77
Academic Probation 77
Academic Suspension 77
Academic Appeals 77
Readmission 77
Academic Dismissal 77
Graduation Requirements 77
Intent to Graduate 77
Walking in Commencement 77
Pharm.D./M.B.A Dual Degree 78
Purpose Statement 78
Course Requirements 78
Program Delivery 78
Admission Standards 78
Faculty 79
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions 80
A 81
Accounting (ACCT) 81
Analytics (ANLT) 81
Athletic Training (ATRN) 81
B 82
Bible and Theology — Applied Theology (BTAT) 82
Bible and Theology — Biblical Languages (BTBL) 84
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTBS) 84
Blble and Theology — Christian Ministry (BTCM) 85
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTGS) 85
Bible and Theology — History and Theology (BTHT) 85
Bible and Theology — New Testament (BTNT) 86
Bible and Theology — Old Testament (BTOT) 87
Bible and Theology — Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA) 87
Business Administration (BUS) 87
C 88
Cybersecurity (CYBS) 88
E 88
Economics (ECON) 88
F 88
Finance (FIN) 88
H 88
Healthcare (HLCA) 88
I 89
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (INNV) 89
Information Technology Management (ITM) 89
M 89
Management (MGMT) 89
Marketing (MRKT) 90
N 90
Nursing (NSG) 90
P 94
Pharmacy (PHAR) 94
W 101
Appendix 102
Board of Trustees 103
Officers 103
Term of Office Ending June 2022 103
Term of Office Ending June 2023 103
Term of Office Ending June 2024 103
Emeriti 103
Administration 103
Cabinet 103
Chancellor 103
Other Faculty 104
Administrative Faculty 104
Library Faculty 104
Administrative Staff 104
Graduate Admissions and Student Success 104
Student Life and Christian Ministries 104
Office of the Registrar 104
Correspondence 104
Doctrinal Statement 105
Academic Web Calendar 108
Contact Email 108
Graduate Course Schedule 108
Student Planning 108
Registration Opens 108
Drop/Add Refund Schedule 108

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