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 |
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 |
Scharnberg Business and Communication 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 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 Year 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 |
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 |
Course Requirements |
45 |
Advanced Master of Divinity |
47 |
Undergraduate prerequisite areas include: |
47 |
Students should have the following undergraduate coursework: |
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 |
Graduate Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies |
52 |
Purpose Statement |
52 |
Program Objectives |
52 |
Program Delivery |
52 |
Course Requirements |
52 |
Admission Standards |
52 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
52 |
Tuition and Fees |
52 |
Financial Aid |
52 |
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling |
53 |
Purpose Statement |
53 |
Program Objectives |
53 |
Program Delivery |
53 |
Course Requirements |
53 |
Admission Standards |
53 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
53 |
Tuition and Fees |
53 |
Financial Aid |
53 |
School of Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty |
54 |
Robert W. Plaster School of Business |
55 |
Master of Arts in Innovation |
56 |
Purpose Statement |
56 |
Values |
56 |
Program Objectives |
56 |
Program Delivery |
56 |
Course Requirements |
56 |
Admission Standards |
56 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
57 |
Tuition and Fees |
57 |
Financial Aid and Scholarships |
57 |
Academic Advising |
57 |
Course Sequencing |
57 |
Course Load |
57 |
Transfer Credits |
57 |
Academic Discipline Policies |
57 |
Academic Warning |
57 |
Academic Probation |
57 |
Academic Suspension |
57 |
Academic Appeals |
57 |
Readmission |
57 |
Academic Dismissal |
57 |
Graduation Requirements |
57 |
Intent to Graduate |
57 |
Walking in Commencement |
57 |
Master of Business Administration |
58 |
Purpose Statement |
58 |
Values |
58 |
Program Objectives |
58 |
Program Delivery |
58 |
Program Prerequisites |
58 |
Course Requirements |
59 |
Master of Business Administration from Accelerated Pathway |
62 |
Prerequisites: |
62 |
Accreditation |
62 |
Admission Standards |
62 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
62 |
Tuition and Fees |
63 |
Financial Aid and Scholarships |
63 |
Academic Advising |
63 |
Course Sequencing |
63 |
Course Load |
63 |
Transfer Credits |
63 |
Academic Discipline Policies |
63 |
Academic Warning |
63 |
Academic Probation |
63 |
Academic Suspension |
63 |
Academic Appeals |
63 |
Readmission |
63 |
Academic Dismissal |
63 |
Graduation Requirements |
63 |
Intent to Graduate |
63 |
Walking in Commencement |
63 |
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management |
64 |
Purpose Statement |
64 |
Values |
64 |
Program Objectives |
64 |
Program Delivery |
64 |
Course Requirements |
64 |
Admission Standards |
64 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
64 |
Tuition and Fees |
64 |
Financial Aid |
64 |
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management |
65 |
Purpose Statement |
65 |
Values |
65 |
Program Objectives |
65 |
Program Delivery |
65 |
Course Requirements |
65 |
Admission Standards |
65 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
65 |
Tuition and Fees |
65 |
Financial Aid |
65 |
Graduate Certificate in Leadership |
66 |
Purpose Statement |
66 |
Values |
66 |
Program Objectives |
66 |
Program Delivery |
66 |
Course Requirements |
66 |
Admission Standards |
66 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
66 |
Tuition and Fees |
66 |
Financial Aid |
66 |
Graduate Certificate in Operations Management |
67 |
Purpose Statement |
67 |
Values |
67 |
Program Objectives |
67 |
Program Delivery |
67 |
Course Requirements |
67 |
Admission Standards |
67 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
67 |
Tuition and Fees |
67 |
Financial Aid |
67 |
Robert W. Plaster School of Business Faculty |
68 |
School of Nursing |
69 |
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program |
70 |
Purpose Statement/Mission |
70 |
Core Goals |
70 |
Accreditation |
70 |
Doctor of Nursing Practice Pathways |
70 |
Tracks |
70 |
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) |
70 |
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) |
70 |
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP) |
70 |
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) |
70 |
Program Delivery |
70 |
Admission Procedure for DNP Degree |
70 |
Certification |
71 |
Licensure |
71 |
Clinical/Practicum/Practice Requirements |
71 |
Clinical/Practicum/Practice Credit Hour Equivalencies |
71 |
Tuition and Fees |
71 |
Transfer Credits |
71 |
Financial Aid and Scholarships |
71 |
Academic Advising Plan |
71 |
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards |
71 |
Academic Discipline Policies |
71 |
Academic Warning |
71 |
Academic Probation |
71 |
Academic Suspension |
72 |
Academic Appeals |
72 |
Readmission |
72 |
Academic Dismissal |
72 |
Graduation Requirements |
72 |
Intent to Graduate |
72 |
Walking in Commencement |
72 |
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: BSN entry to DNP |
73 |
Program Objectives |
73 |
Admission Criteria for BSN entry to DNP |
73 |
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner |
74 |
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) |
74 |
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP) |
74 |
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) |
74 |
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: Post-Graduate |
77 |
Program Objectives |
77 |
Admissions Criteria – MSN to DNP |
77 |
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: Post-Graduate Nurse Practitioner (NP) |
78 |
Program Objectives |
78 |
Admissions Criteria – Post-Graduate and Post-Graduate: Nurse Practitioner (NP) |
78 |
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) |
79 |
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP) |
79 |
Master of Science in Nursing |
81 |
Purpose Statement/Mission |
81 |
Tracks |
81 |
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) |
81 |
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) |
81 |
Nurse Educator (NE) |
81 |
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) |
81 |
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP) |
81 |
Program Objectives |
81 |
Program Delivery |
81 |
Accreditation |
82 |
Course Requirements |
82 |
MSN – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track |
83 |
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Course Requirements |
83 |
MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner Track |
84 |
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Course Requirements |
84 |
MSN – Nurse Educator Track |
86 |
Nurse Educator (NE) Course Requirements |
86 |
MSN – Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement Track |
87 |
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) Course Requirements |
87 |
MSN – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care Track |
88 |
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP) Course Requirements |
88 |
Certification |
89 |
Licensure |
89 |
Admission Standards |
89 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
89 |
Tuition and Fees |
89 |
Financial Aid and Scholarships |
89 |
Academic Advising |
89 |
Course Load |
89 |
Clinical/Practicum/Practice Requirements |
90 |
Clinical/Practicum/Practice Credit Hour Equivalencies |
90 |
Transfer Credits |
90 |
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards |
90 |
Academic Discipline Policies |
90 |
Academic Warning |
90 |
Academic Probation |
90 |
Academic Suspension |
90 |
Academic Appeals |
90 |
Readmission |
90 |
Academic Dismissal |
90 |
Graduation Requirements |
90 |
Intent to Graduate |
90 |
Walking in Commencement |
90 |
Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health |
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 |
Certificate Completion Requirements |
91 |
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education |
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 |
Certificate Completion Requirements |
92 |
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership |
93 |
Purpose Statement |
93 |
Program Objectives |
93 |
Program Delivery |
93 |
Course Requirements |
93 |
Accreditation |
93 |
Admission Standards |
93 |
Admission Process and Timeframe |
93 |
Tuition and Fees |
93 |
Financial Aid |
93 |
Certificate Completion Requirements |
93 |
School of Nursing Faculty |
94 |
School of Pharmacy |
95 |
Doctor of Pharmacy |
96 |
Purpose Statement/Mission |
96 |
Core Goals |
96 |
Program Objectives |
96 |
Professional Pharmacy Curriculum |
97 |
Field Experience Credit Hour Equivalencies |
97 |
Accreditation |
98 |
Regional Accreditation |
98 |
Licensure |
98 |
Admission Criteria |
98 |
Admission Process |
98 |
Tuition and Fees |
99 |
P4 (Fourth Professional Year Tuition and Program Costs) |
99 |
Financial Aid and Scholarships |
99 |
Academic Advising |
99 |
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards |
99 |
Academic Discipline Policies |
100 |
Academic Warning |
100 |
Academic Probation |
100 |
Academic Suspension |
100 |
Academic Appeals |
100 |
Readmission |
100 |
Academic Dismissal |
100 |
Graduation Requirements |
100 |
Intent to Graduate |
100 |
Walking in Commencement |
100 |
PharmD/MBA Combined Degree |
101 |
Purpose Statement |
101 |
Course Requirements |
101 |
Program Delivery |
101 |
Admission Standards |
101 |
School of Pharmacy Faculty |
102 |
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions |
103 |
A |
104 |
Accounting (ACCT) |
104 |
Analytics (ANLT) |
104 |
Athletic Training (ATRN) |
104 |
B |
106 |
Bible and Theology — Applied Theology (BTAT) |
106 |
Bible and Theology — Biblical Languages (BTBL) |
108 |
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTBS) |
108 |
Bible and Theology — Christian Ministry (BTCM) |
108 |
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTGS) |
109 |
Bible and Theology — History and Theology (BTHT) |
109 |
Bible and Theology — New Testament (BTNT) |
110 |
Bible and Theology — Old Testament (BTOT) |
110 |
Bible and Theology — Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA) |
111 |
Business Administration (BUS) |
111 |
C |
111 |
Cybersecurity (CYBS) |
111 |
E |
112 |
Economics (ECON) |
112 |
F |
112 |
Finance (FIN) |
112 |
H |
112 |
Healthcare (HLCA) |
112 |
I |
112 |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (INNV) |
112 |
Information Technology Management (ITM) |
113 |
M |
113 |
Management (MGMT) |
113 |
Master Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) |
114 |
Marketing (MRKT) |
117 |
N |
117 |
Nursing (NSG) |
117 |
P |
122 |
Pharmacy (PHAR) |
122 |
W |
129 |
Worship (WSHP) |
129 |
Appendix |
130 |
Board of Trustees |
131 |
Officers |
131 |
Term of Office Ending June 2025 |
131 |
Term of Office Ending June 2026 |
131 |
Term of Office Ending June 2027 |
131 |
Emeriti |
131 |
Administration |
131 |
Cabinet |
131 |
Chancellor |
131 |
Other Faculty |
132 |
Administrative Faculty |
132 |
Library Faculty |
132 |
Administrative Staff |
132 |
Graduate Enrollment |
132 |
Office of the Registrar |
132 |
Student Life and Christian Ministries |
132 |
Correspondence |
132 |
Doctrinal Statement |
133 |
Academic Web Calendar |
137 |
Contact Email |
137 |
Graduate Course Schedule |
137 |
Student Planning |
137 |
Drop/Add Refund Schedule |
137 |