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2024-25 Graduate Academic Catalog

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

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