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2022-23 Graduate Academic Catalog

Introduction 1
A Word From Our President 2
History 2
Profile 2
Mission Statement 2
Vision Statement 2
Portrait Statements 2
Accreditation 3
Diversity Statement 3
Campus Setting 3
Facilities 4
Athletic and Recreation Center 4
Callan Athletic Center 4
Doden Field House 4
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 5
Civil Engineering Center 5
Founders Hall 5
Graduate and Teaching Services 5
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 12
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 14
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
Academic Schools and Departments 25
School of Allied Health 26
Master of Athletic Training 27
Purpose Statement 27
Values 27
Program Objectives 27
Program Prerequisites 27
Program Delivery 27
Course Requirements 27
Accreditation 28
Admission Standards 28
Admission Process and Timeframe 28
Tuition and Fees 28
Financial Aid 28
Academic Advising 28
Course Sequencing 28
Course Load 28
Academic Discipline Policies 28
Academic Warning 28
Academic Probation 28
Academic Suspension 28
Academic Appeals 29
Readmission 29
Academic Dismissal 29
Graduation Requirements 29
Intent to Graduate 29
Walking in Commencement 29
Master of Medical Science in PA Studies 30
Anticipated start date – Summer 2023 30
Purpose Statement and Mission 30
Program Objectives (Learning Outcomes) 30
Program Prerequisites 30
Program Curriculum 31
Program Delivery 32
Course Sequencing 32
Advanced Standing/Transfer Credit 32
Professional Accreditation 32
Licensure 32
Admissions Standards 32
Admissions Process 32
Tuition and Fees 32
Financial Aid 32
Academic Advising 32
Professional Behavior and Conduct 32
Academic Discipline Policies 33
Academic Warning 33
Academic Probation 33
Academic Suspension/Dismissal 33
Academic Appeals 33
Readmission 33
Clinical Requirements 33
Clinical Credit Hour Equivalence 33
Graduation Requirements 33
Intent to Graduate 33
Walking in Graduation 33
Faculty 34
School of Biblical and Theological Studies 35
Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership 36
Mission 36
Areas of Focus 36
Program Objectives 36
Program Delivery 36
Program Prerequisites 36
Admission Standards 36
Course Requirements 36
Admission Process and Timeframe 36
Tuition and Fees 36
Financial Aid and Scholarships 37
Academic Advising 37
Course Sequencing 37
Course Load 37
Internship Requirements 37
Transfer Credits 37
Academic Discipline Policies 37
Academic Warning 37
Academic Probation 37
Academic Suspension 37
Academic Appeals 37
Readmission 37
Academic Dismissal 37
Graduation Requirements 37
Intent to Graduate 37
Walking in Commencement 37
Center for Biblical Integration 37
Master of Arts in Worship and Theology 38
Mission 38
Areas of Focus 38
Program Objectives 38
Program Delivery 38
Program Prerequisites 38
Admission Standards 38
Course Requirements 38
Admission Process and Timeframe 38
Tuition and Fees 38
Financial Aid and Scholarships 39
Academic Advising 39
Course Sequencing 39
Course Load 39
Transfer Credits 39
Academic Discipline Policies 39
Academic Warning 39
Academic Probation 39
Academic Suspension 39
Academic Appeals 39
Readmission 39
Academic Dismissal 39
Graduation Requirements 39
Intent to Graduate 39
Walking in Commencement 39
Center for Biblical Integration 39
Master of Divinity 40
Mission 40
Areas of Focus 40
Program Objectives 40
Program Delivery 40
Program Prerequisite 40
Language Proficiency 40
Course Requirements 40
Character Colloquium 41
Admission Standards 41
Admission Process and Timeframe 41
Tuition and Fees 41
Financial Aid and Scholarships 41
Academic Advising 41
Course Sequencing 42
Course Load 42
Transfer Credits 42
Ministry Internship 42
Academic Discipline Policies 42
Academic Warning 42
Academic Probation 42
Academic Suspension 42
Academic Appeals 42
Readmission 42
Academic Dismissal 42
Graduation Requirements 42
Intent to Graduate 42
Walking in Commencement 42
Center for Biblical Integration 42
Accelerated Master of Divinity 43
Mission 43
Areas of Focus 43
Program Objectives 43
Program Delivery 43
Program Prerequisites 43
Language Proficiency 43
Course Requirements 43
Advanced Master of Divinity 45
Undergraduate prerequisite areas include: 45
Students should have the following undergraduate coursework: 45
Program Prerequisites 45
Language Proficiency 45
Course Requirements 45
Master of Ministry 47
Mission 47
Areas of Focus 47
Program Objectives 47
Program Delivery 47
Admission Standards 47
Course Requirements 47
Admission Process and Timeframe 47
Tuition and Fees 48
Financial Aid and Scholarships 48
Academic Advising 48
Course Sequencing 48
Course Load 48
Internship Requirements 48
Transfer Credits 48
Ministry Internship 48
Academic Discipline Policies 48
Academic Warning 48
Academic Probation 48
Academic Suspension 48
Academic Appeals 48
Readmission 48
Academic Dismissal 48
Graduation Requirements 48
Intent to Graduate 48
Walking in Commencement 48
Center for Biblical Integration 49
Faculty 49
School of Business Administration 50
Master of Arts in Innovation 51
Purpose Statement 51
Values 51
Program Objectives 51
Program Delivery 51
Course Requirements 51
Accreditation 51
Admission Standards 51
Admission Process and Timeframe 52
Tuition and Fees 52
Financial Aid and Scholarships 52
Academic Advising 52
Course Sequencing 52
Course Load 52
Transfer Credits 52
Academic Discipline Policies 52
Academic Warning 52
Academic Probation 52
Academic Suspension 52
Academic Appeals 52
Readmission 52
Academic Dismissal 52
Graduation Requirements 52
Intent to Graduate 52
Walking in Commencement 52
Master of Business Administration 53
Purpose Statement 53
Values 53
Program Objectives 53
Program Delivery 53
Program Prerequisites 53
Course Requirements 54
Master of Business Administration from Accelerated Pathway 57
Prerequisites: 57
Accreditation 57
Admission Standards 57
Admission Process and Timeframe 58
Tuition and Fees 58
Financial Aid and Scholarships 58
Academic Advising 58
Course Sequencing 58
Course Load 58
Transfer Credits 58
Academic Discipline Policies 58
Academic Warning 58
Academic Probation 58
Academic Suspension 58
Academic Appeals 58
Readmission 58
Academic Dismissal 58
Graduation Requirements 58
Intent to Graduate 58
Walking in Commencement 58
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management 59
Purpose Statement 59
Values 59
Program Objectives 59
Program Delivery 59
Course Requirements 59
Accreditation 59
Admission Standards 59
Admission Process and Timeframe 59
Tuition and Fees 59
Financial Aid 59
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration 60
Purpose Statement 60
Values 60
Program Objectives 60
Program Delivery 60
Course Requirements 60
Accreditation 60
Admission Standards 60
Admission Process and Timeframe 60
Tuition and Fees 60
Financial Aid 60
Graduate Certificate in Operations Management 61
Purpose Statement 61
Values 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
Faculty 62
Department of Music and Worship 63
Graduate Certificate in Worship Leadership 64
Purpose Statement 64
Program Objectives 64
Program Delivery 64
Course Requirements 64
Accreditation 64
Admission Standards 64
Admission Process and Timeframe 64
Tuition and Fees 64
Financial Aid 64
Faculty 64
School of Nursing 65
Course Requirements 67
Areas of Focus Course Requirements 67
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Course Requirements 67
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) Course Requirements – In Teach-out 69
Nurse Educator (NE) Course Requirements 70
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) Course Requirements 71
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Course Requirements 72
Certification 73
Licensure 73
Admission Standards 73
Admission Process and Timeframe 73
Tuition and Fees 73
Financial Aid and Scholarships 73
Academic Advising 73
Course Sequencing 73
Course Load 73
Clinical Requirements 74
Clinical/Practicum Credit Hour Equivalencies 74
Transfer Credits 74
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards 74
Academic Discipline Policies 74
Academic Warning 74
Academic Probation 74
Academic Suspension 74
Academic Appeals 74
Readmission 74
Academic Dismissal 74
Graduation Requirements 74
Intent to Graduate 74
Walking in Commencement 74
Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health Nursing (in Teach-out) 75
Purpose Statement 75
Program Objectives 75
Program Delivery 75
Course Requirements 75
Accreditation 75
Admission Standards 75
Admission Process and Timeframe 75
Tuition and Fees 75
Financial Aid 75
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education 76
Purpose Statement 76
Program Objectives 76
Program Delivery 76
Course Requirements 76
Accreditation 76
Admission Standards 76
Admission Process and Timeframe 76
Tuition and Fees 76
Financial Aid 76
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership 77
Purpose Statement 77
Program Objectives 77
Program Delivery 77
Course Requirements 77
Accreditation 77
Admission Standards 77
Admission Process and Timeframe 77
Tuition and Fees 77
Financial Aid 77
Faculty 78
School of Pharmacy 79
Doctor of Pharmacy 80
Purpose Statement/Mission 80
Core Goals 80
Program Objectives 80
Program Prerequisites 80
Professional Pharmacy Curriculum 81
Field Experience Credit Hour Equivalencies 81
Accreditation 82
Regional Accreditation 82
Admission Criteria 82
Admission Process 82
Tuition and Fees 83
P4 (Fourth Professional Year Tuition and Program Costs) 83
Financial Aid and Scholarships 83
Academic Advising 83
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards 84
Academic Discipline Policies 84
Academic Warning 84
Academic Probation 84
Academic Suspension 84
Academic Appeals 84
Readmission 84
Academic Dismissal 84
Graduation Requirements 84
Intent to Graduate 84
Walking in Commencement 84
Pharm.D./M.B.A Combined Degree 85
Purpose Statement 85
Course Requirements 85
Program Delivery 85
Admission Standards 85
Faculty 86
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions 87
Athletic Training (ATRN) 88
Accounting (ACCT) 88
Business Administration (BUS) 95
Bible and Theology — Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA) 95
Bible and Theology — Old Testament (BTOT) 94
Bible and Theology — New Testament (BTNT) 94
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTGS) 92
Blble and Theology — Christian Ministry (BTCM) 92
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTBS) 92
Bible and Theology — Biblical Languages (BTBL) 91
Bible and Theology — Applied Theology (BTAT) 90
Cybersecurity (CYBS) 95
Economics (ECON) 95
Finance (FIN) 96
Healthcare (HLCA) 96
Information Technology Management (ITM) 97
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (INNV) 96
Marketing (MRKT) 101
Master Physician Assistant Studies 97
Management (MGMT) 97
Nursing (NSG) 101
Pharmacy (PHAR) 105
Bible and Theology — History and Theology (BTHT) 93
Analytics (ANLT) 88
Appendix 113
Board of Trustees 114
Officers 114
Term of Office Ending June 2023 114
Term of Office Ending June 2024 114
Term of Office Ending June 2025 114
Emeriti 114
Administration 114
Cabinet 114
Chancellor 114
Other Faculty 115
Administrative Faculty 115
Library Faculty 115
Administrative Staff 115
Graduate Admissions and Student Success 115
Student Life and Christian Ministries 115
Office of the Registrar 115
Correspondence 115
Doctrinal Statement 116
Academic Web Calendar 118
Contact Email 118
Graduate Course Schedule 118
Student Planning 118
Registration Deadlines 118
Drop/Add Refund Schedule 118
School of Nursing 66
Master of Science in Nursing 66
Purpose Statement 66
Areas of Focus 66
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 66
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) – In Teach-out 66
Nurse Educator (NE) 66
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) 66
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) 66
Program Objectives 66
Program Delivery 66
Accreditation 66

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