2016-2017 Graduate Academic Catalog

Graduate Programs	1
Introduction	2
Profile	2
History	2
Mission	2
Accreditation	2
Distinctives	3
Diversity Statement	3
Campus Setting	3
University Student Services	4
Career Services	4
Counseling Services	4
Health Care and Medical Services	4
Ministry Opportunities	4
Chapel	4
Church Relations	4
Discipleship Ministries	5
Global Outreach — Local	5
Global Outreach — International	5
Student Life	5
Spiritual Emphasis	5
Community Covenant	5
Intercollegiate Athletics	5
Campus Recreation	6
Student Life Programs	6
Leadership Opportunities	6
Graduate Admissions	6
Admission Criteria	6
Graduate Admission Decisions	6
Deadlines and Notifications	7
International Applicants	7
Transcript and Standardized Test Policy	7
Academic Information	7
Academic Advising	7
Registration Process	8
Classification of Students	8
Drop/Add Policy	8
Continuation As an Active Student	8
Withdrawal Policy	9
Grading System	9
Grade Points and Point Averages	9
Grade Appeal Process	9
Petitions and Student Complaints	9
Probation and Suspension Policies	10
Attendance	10
Course Load	10
Repeating Courses	10
Independent Study	10
Transfer Credits	10
Transient Study	11
Undergraduates in Graduate Courses	11
Graduation Requirements	11
Application for Graduation	11
Controlling Catalog	11
Student Responsibility	11
Academic Integrity	11
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act	12
Financial Information	12
University Financial Operating Policy	12
Financial Registration Policy	12
Making Payment	12
Invoices and Statements Online	12
Payment Penalties	12
Interest Rates	12
Financial Aid	12
Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance	13
Withdrawal Refunds	13
Tuition Refund Schedule	13
Federal Refund	13
Federal Refund Policy for Stafford Loans	14
Campus Services	14
Summer Housing Information	14
Library	14
Information Technology	14
Computer Help	15
Email	15
Recreation Center	15
Food Services	15
Campus Safety	15
School of Biblical and Theological Studies	16
Master of Divinity	17
Mission	17
Area of Focus	17
Program Outcomes	17
Program Prerequisites	17
Language Proficiency	17
Accelerated Master of Divinity	17
Master of Divinity Course Requirements	18
Character Colloquium	18
Admission Standards	18
Admissions Process and Timeframe	18
Tuition and Fees	18
Financial Aid and Scholarships	18
Academic Advising	18
Course Sequencing	19
Course Load	19
Repeating Courses	19
Transfer Credits	19
Ministry Internship	19
Graduation Requirements	19
Program Delivery	19
Master of Ministry	20
Mission	20
Areas of Focus	20
Program Outcomes	20
Course Requirements	20
Character Colloquium	20
Admission Standards	20
Admissions Process and Timeframe	20
Tuition and Fees	21
Financial Aid and Scholarships	21
Academic Advising	21
Course Sequencing	21
Course Load	21
Repeating Courses	21
Transfer Credits	21
Ministry Internship	21
Capstone Internship Requirements	21
Graduation Requirements	21
Program Delivery	21
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity	21
Center for Biblical Integration	21
Faculty	22
School of Business Administration	23
Master of Business Administration	24
Purpose Statement	24
Values	24
Program Objectives	24
Program Prerequisites	24
Course Requirements	24
Operations Management Concentration Course Requirements	24
Accreditation	25
Admission Standards	25
Admissions Process and Timeframe	25
Tuition and Fees	25
Financial Aid and Scholarships	25
Academic Advising	25
Course Sequencing	25
Course Load	25
Transfer Credits	25
Graduation Requirements	25
Program Delivery	25
M.B.A./Pharm.D. Dual Degree	26
Purpose Statement	26
Course Requirements	26
Program Prerequisites	26
Admission Standards	26
Faculty	26
School of Education	27
Master of Education	28
Purpose Statement	28
Program Objectives	28
Program Prerequisites	28
Master of Education Course Requirements	28
Licensure and Certification	29
Accreditation	29
Admission Standards	29
Admissions Process and Timeframe	29
Background Checks for Clinical Experiences	29
Tuition and Fees	29
Is the GRE Required?	29
Financial Aid and Scholarships	30
Course Sequencing	30
Hours Required for the Degree	30
Transfer Credits	30
Capstone Requirements	30
Continuing Research Registration	30
Graduation Requirements	30
Program Delivery	30
Schedules	30
Certificate Options	30
Purpose Statement	30
Principal Licensure Graduate Certificate	31
Program Objectives	31
Course Requirements	31
Licensure and Certification	31
Admission Standards	31
Admissions Process and Timeframe	31
Course Sequencing	31
Clinical Requirements	31
Transfer Credits	31
Graduation Requirements	31
Reading Endorsement	32
Program Objectives	32
Program Prerequisites	32
Course Requirements	32
Licensure and Certification	32
Admission Standards	32
Admissions Process and Timeframe	32
Course Sequencing	32
Clinical Requirements	32
Transfer Credits	32
Graduation Requirements	32
Faculty	33
Emeritus	33
School of Nursing	34
Master of Science in Nursing	35
Purpose Statement	35
Areas of Focus	35
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)	35
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN)	35
Nurse Educator (NE)	35
Program Objectives	35
Program Prerequisites	35
Course Requirements	36
Areas of Focus Course Requirements	36
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Course Requirements	36
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) Course Requirements	36
Nurse Educator (NE) Course Requirements	36
Licensure and Certification	36
Accreditation	37
Admission Standards	37
Admission Process and Timeframe	37
Tuition and Fees	37
Financial Aid and Scholarships	37
Academic Advising	37
Course Sequencing	37
Course Load	37
Clinical Requirements	37
Transfer Credits	37
Graduation Requirements	37
Program Delivery	37
Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health Nursing	38
Purpose Statement	38
Program Objectives	38
Course Requirements	38
Accreditation	38
Admission Standards	38
Admission Process and Timeframe	38
Tuition Cost	38
Financial Aid	38
Program Delivery	38
Faculty	39
School of Pharmacy	40
Doctor of Pharmacy	41
Purpose Statement/Mission	41
Values	41
Program Objectives	41
Program Prerequisites	41
Professional Pharmacy Curriculum	42
Accreditation	43
Regional Accreditation	43
Admission Criteria	43
Admission Process	43
Tuition and Fees	44
P4 (Fourth Professional Year Tuition and Program Costs)	44
Financial Aid and Scholarships	44
Academic Advising	44
Graduation Requirements	44
Faculty	45
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions	46
A	47
Accounting (ACCT)	47
B	47
Biblical Education — General Studies (BEGS)	47
Bible and Theology — Applied Theology (BTAT)	47
Bible and Theology — Biblical Languages (BTBL)	48
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTBS)	48
Blble and Theology — Christian Ministry (BTCM)	48
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTGS)	48
Bible and Theology — History and Theology (BTHT)	48
Bible and Theology — New Testament (BTNT)	49
Bible and Theology — Old Testament (BTOT)	49
Bible and Theology — Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA)	50
Business Administration (BUS)	50
E	50
Economics (ECON)	50
Education Curriculum Studies (ECS)	50
Education Administration (EDA)	51
Education Reading Endorsement (EDR)	52
Education General (EDU)	52
F	54
Finance (FIN)	54
I	54
Information Technology Management (ITM)	54
M	54
Management (MGMT)	54
Marketing (MRKT)	54
N	55
Nursing (NSG)	55
P	59
Pharmacy (PHAR)	59
Appendix	68
Board of Trustees	69
Officers	69
Term of Office Ending June 2017	69
Term of Office Ending June 2018	69
Term of Office Ending June 2019	69
Emeriti	69
Administration	69
Cabinet	69
Chancellor	69
Other Faculty	70
Library	70
Administrative Staff	70
University Registrar	70
Student Life and Christian Ministries	70
Correspondence	70
Doctrinal Statement	71

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