2026-27 Graduate Academic Catalog

Introduction	1
A Word From Our President	2
History	2
Profile	2
Mission Statement	2
Vision Statement	3
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 Hall	5
Scharnberg Business and Communication Center	5
Stevens Student Center	5
Tyler Digital Communication Center	5
Admissions	6
Admissions	7
General Admission Criteria	7
Degree Program Admission	7
Non-degree and Certificate Program Admission	7
Readmission	7
Admission Decisions	7
Unconditional Admission	7
Conditional Admission	7
Denied Admission	7
Deadlines and Notifications	8
Enrollment 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	11
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 — Local	23
Global Outreach — Domestic	23
Global Outreach — International	23
Student Life	23
Spiritual Emphasis	23
Community Covenant	23
Intercollegiate Athletics	23
Campus Recreation	24
Seeking Shalom: Petitions and Student Complaints	24
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	25
Academic Schools	26
School of Allied Health and Psychology	27
Master of Athletic Training	28
Purpose Statement	28
Values	28
Program Objectives	28
Program Delivery	28
Course Requirements	28
Accreditation	29
Licensure	29
Admission Standards	29
Admission Process and Timeframe	29
Tuition and Fees	29
Financial Aid	29
Academic Advising	30
Course Sequencing	30
Course Load	30
Academic Discipline Policies	30
Academic Warning	30
Academic Probation	30
Academic Suspension	30
Academic Appeals	30
Readmission	30
Academic Dismissal	30
Graduation Requirements	30
Intent to Graduate	30
Walking in Commencement	30
Master of Medical Science in PA Studies	31
Purpose Statement and Mission	31
Program Objectives (Learning Outcomes)	31
Program Prerequisites	31
Program Curriculum	32
Program Delivery	33
Course Sequencing	33
Advanced Standing/Transfer Credit	33
Professional Accreditation	33
Licensure	33
Admission Standards	33
Admissions Process	33
Deposit	33
Onboarding and Orientation	34
Tuition and Fees	34
Financial Aid	34
Academic Advising	34
Professional Behavior and Conduct	34
Academic Discipline Policies	34
Academic Warning	34
Academic Probation	34
Academic Suspension/Dismissal	34
Academic Appeals	34
Readmission	34
Clinical Year Requirements	35
Clinical Credit Hour Equivalence	35
Graduation Requirements	35
Intent to Graduate	35
Walking in Commencement	35
School of Allied Health and Psychology Faculty	35
School of Arts and Humanities	36
Graduate Certificate in Worship Leadership	37
Purpose Statement	37
Program Objectives	37
Program Delivery	37
Course Requirements	37
Accreditation	37
Admission Standards	37
Admission Process and Timeframe	37
Tuition and Fees	37
Financial Aid	37
Department of Music and Worship Faculty	37
Cedarville Theological Seminary	38
Master of Divinity	39
Mission	39
Areas of Focus	39
Program Objectives	39
Program Delivery	39
Language Proficiency	39
Course Requirements	39
Key Ministry Preparation Courses	41
Character Colloquium (BTAT-6510)	41
Ministry Internship (BTAT-6900)	41
Character Colloquium (BTAT-6910)	41
Admission Standards	41
Admission Process and Timeframe	41
Tuition and Fees	41
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	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
Course Requirements	43
Advanced Master of Divinity	45
Undergraduate prerequisite areas include:	45
Program Delivery	45
Language Proficiency	45
Course Requirements	45
Master of Theological Studies	47
Mission	47
Areas of Focus	47
Program Objectives	47
Program Delivery	47
Course Requirements	47
Key Ministry Preparation Course	48
Character Colloquium (BTAT-6510)	48
Admission Standards	48
Admission Process and Timeframe	48
Tuition and Fees	48
Financial Aid and Scholarships	48
Academic Advising	48
Course Sequencing	48
Course Load	48
Transfer Credits	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	49
Walking in Commencement	49
Center for Biblical Integration	49
Combined Degree Programs	49
MBA/MDiv Combined Degree Course Requirements	49
Graduate Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies	50
Purpose Statement	50
Program Objectives	50
Program Delivery	50
Course Requirements	50
Admission Standards	50
Admission Process and Timeframe	50
Tuition and Fees	50
Financial Aid	50
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling	51
Purpose Statement	51
Program Objectives	51
Program Delivery	51
Course Requirements	51
Admission Standards	51
Admission Process and Timeframe	51
Tuition and Fees	51
Financial Aid	51
Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership (In Teach-Out)	52
Mission	52
Areas of Focus	52
Program Objectives	52
Program Delivery	52
Program Prerequisites	52
Admission Standards	52
Course Requirements	52
Admission Process and Timeframe	52
Tuition and Fees	52
Financial Aid and Scholarships	53
Academic Advising	53
Course Sequencing	53
Course Load	53
Internship Requirements	53
Transfer Credits	53
Academic Discipline Policies	53
Academic Warning	53
Academic Probation	53
Academic Suspension	53
Academic Appeals	53
Readmission	53
Academic Dismissal	53
Graduation Requirements	53
Intent to Graduate	53
Walking in Commencement	53
Center for Biblical Integration	53
Master of Arts in Worship and Theology (In Teach-Out)	54
Mission	54
Areas of Focus	54
Program Objectives	54
Program Delivery	54
Program Prerequisites	54
Admission Standards	54
Course Requirements	54
Admission Process and Timeframe	54
Tuition and Fees	54
Financial Aid and Scholarships	55
Academic Advising	55
Course Sequencing	55
Course Load	55
Transfer Credits	55
Academic Discipline Policies	55
Academic Warning	55
Academic Probation	55
Academic Suspension	55
Academic Appeals	55
Readmission	55
Academic Dismissal	55
Graduation Requirements	55
Intent to Graduate	55
Walking in Commencement	55
Center for Biblical Integration	55
Cedarville Theological Seminary Faculty	56
Robert W. Plaster School of Business	57
Master of Arts in Communication and Organizational Leadership	58
Purpose Statement	58
Values	58
Program Objectives	58
Program Delivery	58
Course Requirements	58
Admission Standards	58
Admission Process and Timeframe	59
Tuition and Fees	59
Financial Aid and Scholarships	59
Academic Advising	59
Course Sequencing	59
Course Load	59
Transfer Credits	59
Academic Discipline Policies	59
Academic Warning	59
Academic Probation	59
Academic Suspension	59
Academic Appeals	59
Readmission	59
Academic Dismissal	59
Graduation Requirements	59
Intent to Graduate	59
Walking in Commencement	59
Master of Arts in Strategic Innovation	60
Purpose Statement	60
Values	60
Program Objectives	60
Program Delivery	60
Course Requirements	60
Admission Standards	60
Admission Process and Timeframe	61
Tuition and Fees	61
Financial Aid and Scholarships	61
Academic Advising	61
Course Sequencing	61
Course Load	61
Transfer Credits	61
Academic Discipline Policies	61
Academic Warning	61
Academic Probation	61
Academic Suspension	61
Academic Appeals	61
Readmission	61
Academic Dismissal	61
Graduation Requirements	61
Intent to Graduate	61
Walking in Commencement	61
Master of Business Administration	62
Purpose Statement	62
Values	62
Program Objectives	62
Program Delivery	62
MBA Course Requirements	63
Master of Business Administration from Accelerated Pathway	66
Accreditation	66
Admission Standards	66
Admission Process and Timeframe	66
Tuition and Fees	66
Financial Aid and Scholarships	66
Academic Advising	66
Course Sequencing	67
Course Load	67
Transfer Credits	67
Academic Discipline Policies	67
Academic Warning	67
Academic Probation	67
Academic Suspension	67
Academic Appeals	67
Readmission	67
Academic Dismissal	67
Graduation Requirements	67
Intent to Graduate	67
Walking in Commencement	67
Combined Degree Programs	68
MBA/MDiv Combined Degree Course Requirements	68
MBA/MSN Combined Degree Course Requirements	68
PharmD/MASI Combined Degree Course Requirements	68
PharmD/MBA Combined Degree Course Requirements	68
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics	69
Purpose Statement	69
Values	69
Program Objectives	69
Program Delivery	69
Course Requirements	69
Admission Standards	69
Admission Process and Timeframe	69
Tuition and Fees	69
Financial Aid	69
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management	70
Purpose Statement	70
Values	70
Program Objectives	70
Program Delivery	70
Course Requirements	70
Admission Standards	70
Admission Process and Timeframe	70
Tuition and Fees	70
Financial Aid	70
Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing Strategy	71
Purpose Statement	71
Values	71
Program Objectives	71
Program Delivery	71
Course Requirements	71
Admission Standards	71
Admission Process and Timeframe	71
Tuition and Fees	71
Financial Aid	71
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management	72
Purpose Statement	72
Values	72
Program Objectives	72
Program Delivery	72
Course Requirements	72
Admission Standards	72
Admission Process and Timeframe	72
Tuition and Fees	72
Financial Aid	72
Graduate Certificate in Leadership	73
Purpose Statement	73
Values	73
Program Objectives	73
Program Delivery	73
Course Requirements	73
Admission Standards	73
Admission Process and Timeframe	73
Tuition and Fees	73
Financial Aid	73
Graduate Certificate in Operations Management	74
Purpose Statement	74
Values	74
Program Objectives	74
Program Delivery	74
Course Requirements	74
Admission Standards	74
Admission Process and Timeframe	74
Tuition and Fees	74
Financial Aid	74
Robert W. Plaster School of Business Faculty	75
Business Faculty	75
Communication Faculty	75
School of Nursing	76
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program	77
Purpose Statement/Mission	77
Core Goals	77
Accreditation	77
Doctor of Nursing Practice Pathways	77
Tracks	77
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)	77
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)	77
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP)	77
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI)	77
Program Delivery	77
Admission Procedure for DNP Degree	77
Certification	78
Licensure	78
Clinical/Practicum/Practice Requirements	78
Clinical/Practicum/Practice Credit Hour Equivalencies	78
Tuition and Fees	78
Transfer Credits	78
Financial Aid and Scholarships	78
Academic Advising Plan	78
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards	78
Academic Discipline Policies	79
Academic Warning	79
Academic Probation	79
Academic Suspension	79
Academic Appeals	79
Readmission	79
Academic Dismissal	79
Graduation Requirements	79
Intent to Graduate	79
Walking in Commencement	79
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: BSN entry to DNP	80
Program Objectives	80
Admission Standards for BSN entry to DNP	80
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)	81
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)	81
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP)	81
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI)	81
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: Post-Graduate	84
Program Objectives	84
Admission Standards – MSN to DNP	84
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: Post-Graduate Nurse Practitioner (NP)	85
Program Objectives	85
Admission Standards – Post-Graduate and Post-Graduate: Nurse Practitioner (NP)	85
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)	86
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)	86
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP)	86
Master of Science in Nursing	88
Purpose Statement/Mission	88
Tracks	88
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)	88
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)	88
Nurse Educator (NE)	88
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI)	88
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP)	88
Program Objectives	88
Program Delivery	88
Accreditation	89
Course Requirements	89
MSN – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track	90
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)	90
MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner Track	91
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)	91
MSN – Nurse Educator Track	93
Nurse Educator (NE)	93
MSN – Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement Track	94
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI)	94
MSN – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care Track	95
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP)	95
Certification	96
Licensure	96
Admission Standards	96
Admission Process and Timeframe	96
Tuition and Fees	96
Financial Aid and Scholarships	96
Academic Advising	96
Course Load	96
Clinical/Practicum/Practice Requirements	97
Clinical/Practicum/Practice Credit Hour Equivalencies	97
Transfer Credits	97
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards	97
Academic Discipline Policies	97
Academic Warning	97
Academic Probation	97
Academic Suspension	97
Academic Appeals	97
Readmission	97
Academic Dismissal	97
Graduation Requirements	97
Intent to Graduate	97
Walking in Commencement	97
Combined Degree Program	98
MBA/MSN Combined Degree Course Requirements	98
Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health	99
Purpose Statement	99
Program Objectives	99
Program Delivery	99
Course Requirements	99
Accreditation	99
Admission Standards	99
Admission Process and Timeframe	99
Tuition and Fees	99
Financial Aid	99
Certificate Completion Requirements	99
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education	100
Purpose Statement	100
Program Objectives	100
Program Delivery	100
Course Requirements	100
Accreditation	100
Admission Standards	100
Admission Process and Timeframe	100
Tuition and Fees	100
Financial Aid	100
Certificate Completion Requirements	100
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership	101
Purpose Statement	101
Program Objectives	101
Program Delivery	101
Course Requirements	101
Accreditation	101
Admission Standards	101
Admission Process and Timeframe	101
Tuition and Fees	101
Financial Aid	101
Certificate Completion Requirements	101
School of Nursing Faculty	102
School of Pharmacy	103
Doctor of Pharmacy	104
Purpose Statement/Mission	104
Core Goals	104
Program Objectives	104
Professional Pharmacy Curriculum	105
Field Experience Credit Hour Equivalencies	105
Accreditation	106
Regional Accreditation	106
Licensure	106
Admission Standards	106
Admission Process	107
Tuition and Fees	107
P4 (Fourth Professional Year Tuition and Program Costs)	107
Financial Aid and Scholarships	107
Academic Advising	107
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards	107
Academic Discipline Policies	108
Academic Warning	108
Academic Probation	108
Academic Suspension	108
Academic Appeals	108
Readmission	108
Academic Dismissal	108
Graduation Requirements	108
Intent to Graduate	108
Walking in Commencement	108
Combined Degree Programs	109
Purpose Statement	109
PharmD/MASI Combined Degree Course Requirements	109
PharmD/MBA Combined Degree Course Requirements	109
Program Delivery	109
Admission Standards	109
School of Pharmacy Faculty	110
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions	111
A	112
Accounting (ACCT)	112
Analytics (ANLT)	112
Athletic Training (ATRN)	112
B	114
Bible and Theology — Applied Theology (BTAT)	114
Bible and Theology — Biblical Languages (BTBL)	116
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTBS)	116
Bible and Theology — Christian Ministry (BTCM)	117
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTGS)	117
Bible and Theology — History and Theology (BTHT)	117
Bible and Theology — New Testament (BTNT)	118
Bible and Theology — Old Testament (BTOT)	119
Bible and Theology — Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA)	119
Business Administration (BUS)	119
C	120
Communication (COM)	120
Cybersecurity (CYBS)	120
E	121
Economics (ECON)	121
F	121
Finance (FIN)	121
H	121
Healthcare (HLCA)	121
I	121
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (INNV)	121
Information Technology Management (ITM)	122
L	122
Linguistics (LING)	122
M	122
Management (MGMT)	122
Master Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)	123
Marketing (MRKT)	126
N	126
Nursing (NSG)	126
P	131
Pharmacy (PHAR)	131
W	138
Worship (WSHP)	138
Appendix	139
Board of Trustees	140
Officers	140
Term of Office Ending June 2027	140
Term of Office Ending June 2028	140
Term of Office Ending June 2029	140
Emeriti	140
Administration	140
Cabinet	140
Chancellor	140
Other Faculty	141
Administrative Faculty	141
Library Faculty	141
Administrative Staff	141
Graduate Enrollment	141
Office of the Registrar	141
Student Life and Christian Ministries	141
Correspondence	141
Doctrinal Statement	142
Academic Calendar	147
Graduate Course Schedules	147
Student Planning – Registration/Progression	147
Drop/Add Refund Schedule	147
Contact Email	147

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