Introduction |
1 |
A Word From Our President |
2 |
History |
2 |
Profile |
2 |
Mission Statement |
2 |
Vision Statement |
2 |
Portrait Statements |
3 |
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 |
5 |
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 |
Scharnberg Business Center |
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 |
18 |
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 |
23 |
Marriage and Family |
23 |
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 |
24 |
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 |
25 |
School of Allied Health and Psychology |
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 |
Licensure |
28 |
Admission Standards |
28 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
28 |
Tuition and Fees |
28 |
Financial Aid |
28 |
Academic Advising |
28 |
Course Sequencing |
28 |
Course Load |
29 |
Academic Discipline Policies |
29 |
Academic Warning |
29 |
Academic Probation |
29 |
Academic Suspension |
29 |
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 |
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 |
Admission Standards |
32 |
Admissions Process |
32 |
Deposit |
32 |
Onboarding and Orientation |
32 |
Tuition and Fees |
33 |
Financial Aid |
33 |
Academic Advising |
33 |
Professional Behavior and Conduct |
33 |
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 |
34 |
Intent to Graduate |
34 |
Walking in Graduation |
34 |
School of Allied Health and Psychology Faculty |
34 |
School of Arts and Humanities |
35 |
Graduate Certificate in Worship Leadership |
36 |
Purpose Statement |
36 |
Program Objectives |
36 |
Program Delivery |
36 |
Course Requirements |
36 |
Accreditation |
36 |
Admission Standards |
36 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
36 |
Tuition and Fees |
36 |
Financial Aid |
36 |
Department of Music and Worship Faculty |
36 |
School of Biblical and Theological Studies |
37 |
Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership |
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 |
Internship Requirements |
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 Arts in Worship and Theology |
40 |
Mission |
40 |
Areas of Focus |
40 |
Program Objectives |
40 |
Program Delivery |
40 |
Program Prerequisites |
40 |
Admission Standards |
40 |
Course Requirements |
40 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
40 |
Tuition and Fees |
40 |
Financial Aid and Scholarships |
41 |
Academic Advising |
41 |
Course Sequencing |
41 |
Course Load |
41 |
Transfer Credits |
41 |
Academic Discipline Policies |
41 |
Academic Warning |
41 |
Academic Probation |
41 |
Academic Suspension |
41 |
Academic Appeals |
41 |
Readmission |
41 |
Academic Dismissal |
41 |
Graduation Requirements |
41 |
Intent to Graduate |
41 |
Walking in Commencement |
41 |
Center for Biblical Integration |
41 |
Master of Divinity |
42 |
Mission |
42 |
Areas of Focus |
42 |
Program Objectives |
42 |
Program Delivery |
42 |
Program Prerequisite |
42 |
Language Proficiency |
42 |
Course Requirements |
42 |
Character Colloquium |
43 |
Admission Standards |
43 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
43 |
Tuition and Fees |
43 |
Financial Aid and Scholarships |
43 |
Academic Advising |
43 |
Course Sequencing |
43 |
Course Load |
43 |
Transfer Credits |
44 |
Ministry Internship |
44 |
Academic Discipline Policies |
44 |
Academic Warning |
44 |
Academic Probation |
44 |
Academic Suspension |
44 |
Academic Appeals |
44 |
Readmission |
44 |
Academic Dismissal |
44 |
Graduation Requirements |
44 |
Intent to Graduate |
44 |
Walking in Commencement |
44 |
Center for Biblical Integration |
44 |
Accelerated Master of Divinity |
45 |
Mission |
45 |
Areas of Focus |
45 |
Program Objectives |
45 |
Program Delivery |
45 |
Program Prerequisites |
45 |
Language Proficiency |
45 |
Course Requirements |
45 |
Advanced Master of Divinity |
47 |
Undergraduate prerequisite areas include: |
47 |
Students should have the following undergraduate coursework: |
47 |
Program Prerequisites |
47 |
Language Proficiency |
47 |
Course Requirements |
47 |
Master of Ministry |
49 |
Mission |
49 |
Areas of Focus |
49 |
Program Objectives |
49 |
Program Delivery |
49 |
Admission Standards |
49 |
Course Requirements |
49 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
49 |
Tuition and Fees |
50 |
Financial Aid and Scholarships |
50 |
Academic Advising |
50 |
Course Sequencing |
50 |
Course Load |
50 |
Internship Requirements |
50 |
Transfer Credits |
50 |
Ministry Internship |
50 |
Academic Discipline Policies |
50 |
Academic Warning |
50 |
Academic Probation |
50 |
Academic Suspension |
50 |
Academic Appeals |
50 |
Readmission |
50 |
Academic Dismissal |
50 |
Graduation Requirements |
50 |
Intent to Graduate |
50 |
Walking in Commencement |
50 |
Center for Biblical Integration |
51 |
Faculty |
51 |
Robert W. Plaster School of Business |
52 |
Master of Arts in Innovation |
53 |
Purpose Statement |
53 |
Values |
53 |
Program Objectives |
53 |
Program Delivery |
53 |
Course Requirements |
53 |
Admission Standards |
53 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
53 |
Tuition and Fees |
54 |
Financial Aid and Scholarships |
54 |
Academic Advising |
54 |
Course Sequencing |
54 |
Course Load |
54 |
Transfer Credits |
54 |
Academic Discipline Policies |
54 |
Academic Warning |
54 |
Academic Probation |
54 |
Academic Suspension |
54 |
Academic Appeals |
54 |
Readmission |
54 |
Academic Dismissal |
54 |
Graduation Requirements |
54 |
Intent to Graduate |
54 |
Walking in Commencement |
54 |
Master of Business Administration |
55 |
Purpose Statement |
55 |
Values |
55 |
Program Objectives |
55 |
Program Delivery |
55 |
Program Prerequisites |
55 |
Course Requirements |
56 |
Master of Business Administration from Accelerated Pathway |
59 |
Prerequisites: |
59 |
Accreditation |
59 |
Admission Standards |
59 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
60 |
Tuition and Fees |
60 |
Financial Aid and Scholarships |
60 |
Academic Advising |
60 |
Course Sequencing |
60 |
Course Load |
60 |
Transfer Credits |
60 |
Academic Discipline Policies |
60 |
Academic Warning |
60 |
Academic Probation |
60 |
Academic Suspension |
60 |
Academic Appeals |
60 |
Readmission |
60 |
Academic Dismissal |
60 |
Graduation Requirements |
60 |
Intent to Graduate |
60 |
Walking in Commencement |
60 |
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity 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 |
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration |
62 |
Purpose Statement |
62 |
Values |
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 Leadership |
63 |
Purpose Statement |
63 |
Values |
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 |
Graduate Certificate in Operations Management |
64 |
Purpose Statement |
64 |
Values |
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 |
Robert W. Plaster School of Business Faculty |
65 |
School of Nursing |
66 |
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program |
67 |
Purpose Statement/Mission |
67 |
Core Goals |
67 |
Accreditation |
67 |
Doctor of Nursing Practice Pathways |
67 |
Tracks |
67 |
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) |
67 |
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) |
67 |
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP) |
67 |
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) |
67 |
Program Delivery |
67 |
Certification |
67 |
Admission Procedure for DNP Degree |
67 |
Licensure |
68 |
Clinical/Practicum Requirements |
68 |
Clinical/Practicum Credit Hour Equivalencies |
68 |
Tuition and Fees |
68 |
Transfer Credits |
68 |
Financial Aid and Scholarships |
68 |
Academic Advising Plan |
68 |
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards |
68 |
Academic Discipline Policies |
68 |
Academic Warning |
68 |
Academic Probation |
68 |
Academic Suspension |
68 |
Academic Appeals |
68 |
Readmission |
69 |
Academic Dismissal |
69 |
Graduation Requirements |
69 |
Intent to Graduate |
69 |
Walking in Commencement |
69 |
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: BSN entry to DNP |
70 |
Program Objectives |
70 |
Admission Criteria for BSN entry to DNP |
70 |
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner |
71 |
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) |
71 |
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP) |
71 |
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) |
71 |
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: Post-Graduate |
74 |
Program Objectives |
74 |
Admissions Criteria – MSN to DNP |
74 |
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: Post-Graduate Nurse Practitioner (NP) |
75 |
Program Objectives |
75 |
Admissions Criteria – Post-Graduate and Post-Graduate: Nurse Practitioner (NP) |
75 |
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) |
75 |
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP) |
76 |
Master of Science in Nursing |
78 |
Purpose Statement |
78 |
Tracks |
78 |
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) |
78 |
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) |
78 |
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) – In Teach-out |
78 |
Nurse Educator (NE) |
78 |
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) |
78 |
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP) |
78 |
Program Objectives |
78 |
Program Delivery |
78 |
Accreditation |
79 |
Course Requirements |
79 |
MSN – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track |
80 |
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Course Requirements |
80 |
MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner Track |
81 |
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Course Requirements |
81 |
MSN – Global Public Health Nursing Track – In Teach-out |
83 |
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) – In Teach-out Course Requirements |
83 |
MSN – Nurse Educator Track |
84 |
Nurse Educator (NE) Course Requirements |
84 |
MSN – Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement Track |
85 |
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) Course Requirements |
85 |
MSN – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care Track |
86 |
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP) Course Requirements |
86 |
Certification |
87 |
Licensure |
87 |
Admission Standards |
87 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
87 |
Tuition and Fees |
87 |
Financial Aid and Scholarships |
87 |
Academic Advising |
87 |
Course Sequencing |
87 |
Course Load |
87 |
Clinical/Practicum Requirements |
88 |
Clinical/Practicum Credit Hour Equivalencies |
88 |
Transfer Credits |
88 |
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards |
88 |
Academic Discipline Policies |
88 |
Academic Warning |
88 |
Academic Probation |
88 |
Academic Suspension |
88 |
Academic Appeals |
88 |
Readmission |
88 |
Academic Dismissal |
88 |
Graduation Requirements |
88 |
Intent to Graduate |
88 |
Walking in Commencement |
88 |
Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health |
89 |
Purpose Statement |
89 |
Program Objectives |
89 |
Program Delivery |
89 |
Course Requirements |
89 |
Accreditation |
89 |
Admission Standards |
89 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
89 |
Tuition and Fees |
89 |
Financial Aid |
89 |
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education |
90 |
Purpose Statement |
90 |
Program Objectives |
90 |
Program Delivery |
90 |
Course Requirements |
90 |
Accreditation |
90 |
Admission Standards |
90 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
90 |
Tuition and Fees |
90 |
Financial Aid |
90 |
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership |
91 |
Purpose Statement |
91 |
Program Objectives |
91 |
Program Delivery |
91 |
Course Requirements |
91 |
Accreditation |
91 |
Admission Standards |
91 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
91 |
Tuition and Fees |
91 |
Financial Aid |
91 |
Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health Nursing (in Teach-out) |
92 |
Purpose Statement |
92 |
Program Objectives |
92 |
Program Delivery |
92 |
Course Requirements |
92 |
Accreditation |
92 |
Admission Standards |
92 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
92 |
Tuition and Fees |
92 |
Financial Aid |
92 |
School of Nursing Faculty |
93 |
School of Pharmacy |
94 |
Doctor of Pharmacy |
95 |
Purpose Statement/Mission |
95 |
Core Goals |
95 |
Program Objectives |
95 |
Program Prerequisites |
95 |
Professional Pharmacy Curriculum |
96 |
Field Experience Credit Hour Equivalencies |
96 |
Accreditation |
97 |
Regional Accreditation |
97 |
Licensure |
97 |
Admission Criteria |
97 |
Admission Process |
98 |
Tuition and Fees |
98 |
P4 (Fourth Professional Year Tuition and Program Costs) |
98 |
Financial Aid and Scholarships |
98 |
Academic Advising |
98 |
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards |
98 |
Academic Discipline Policies |
99 |
Academic Warning |
99 |
Academic Probation |
99 |
Academic Suspension |
99 |
Academic Appeals |
99 |
Readmission |
99 |
Academic Dismissal |
99 |
Graduation Requirements |
99 |
Intent to Graduate |
99 |
Walking in Commencement |
99 |
PharmD/MBA Combined Degree |
100 |
Purpose Statement |
100 |
Course Requirements |
100 |
Program Delivery |
100 |
Admission Standards |
100 |
School of Pharmacy Faculty |
101 |
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions |
102 |
A |
103 |
Accounting (ACCT) |
103 |
Analytics (ANLT) |
103 |
Athletic Training (ATRN) |
103 |
B |
105 |
Bible and Theology — Applied Theology (BTAT) |
105 |
Bible and Theology — Biblical Languages (BTBL) |
107 |
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTBS) |
107 |
Blble and Theology — Christian Ministry (BTCM) |
107 |
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTGS) |
108 |
Bible and Theology — History and Theology (BTHT) |
108 |
Bible and Theology — New Testament (BTNT) |
109 |
Bible and Theology — Old Testament (BTOT) |
109 |
Bible and Theology — Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA) |
110 |
Business Administration (BUS) |
110 |
C |
110 |
Cybersecurity (CYBS) |
110 |
E |
111 |
Economics (ECON) |
111 |
F |
111 |
Finance (FIN) |
111 |
H |
111 |
Healthcare (HLCA) |
111 |
I |
111 |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (INNV) |
111 |
Information Technology Management (ITM) |
112 |
M |
112 |
Management (MGMT) |
112 |
Master Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) |
112 |
Marketing (MRKT) |
116 |
N |
116 |
Nursing (NSG) |
116 |
P |
121 |
Pharmacy (PHAR) |
121 |
W |
128 |
Appendix |
129 |
Board of Trustees |
130 |
Officers |
130 |
Term of Office Ending June 2024 |
130 |
Term of Office Ending June 2025 |
130 |
Term of Office Ending June 2026 |
130 |
Emeriti |
130 |
Administration |
130 |
Cabinet |
130 |
Chancellor |
130 |
Other Faculty |
131 |
Administrative Faculty |
131 |
Library Faculty |
131 |
Administrative Staff |
131 |
Graduate Enrollment |
131 |
Office of the Registrar |
131 |
Student Life and Christian Ministries |
131 |
Correspondence |
131 |
Doctrinal Statement |
132 |
Academic Web Calendar |
134 |
Contact Email |
134 |
Graduate Course Schedule |
134 |
Student Planning |
134 |
Registration Deadlines |
134 |
Drop/Add Refund Schedule |
134 |
Index |
133 |