Table of Contents 1 102

2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog

Introduction 3
A Word From Our President 4
History 4
Profile 4
Mission Statement 4
Vision Statement 4
Portrait Staments 4
Accreditation 5
Diversity Statement 5
Campus Setting 5
Facilities 5
Athletic and Recreation Center 5
Callan Athletic Center 5
Doden Field House 5
Fitness Center 6
University Medical Services 6
Centennial Library 6
Chick-fil-A 6
Center for Biblical and Theological Studies 6
Dixon Ministry Center 6
Engineering and Science Center 6
Civil Engineering Center 6
Founders Hall 6
Graduate and Teaching Services 6
Hartman Hall 6
Health Sciences Center 7
Milner Business Administration Building 7
Stevens Student Center 7
Tyler Digital Communication Center 7
Admissions 8
Admissions 9
Admission Criteria 9
Degree Program Admission 9
Nondegree and Certificate Program Admission 9
Readmission 9
Admission Decisions 9
Unconditional Admission 9
Conditional Admission 9
Denied Admission 9
Deadlines and Notifications 10
Reservation Deposit 10
International Applicants (non-U.S. citizens) 10
Transcript and Standardized Test Policy 10
Academic Information 11
Academic Information 12
Graduate and Professional Education 12
Classification of Students 12
Controlling Catalog 12
Student Responsibility 12
Academic Integrity 13
Academic Advising 13
Registration Process 13
Course Load 13
Attendance 14
Undergraduates in Graduate Courses 14
Drop/Add Policy 14
Continuation as an Active Student 15
Withdrawal Policy 15
Grading System 15
Grade Points and Point Averages 16
Grade Appeal Process 16
Repeating Courses 16
Academic Discipline Policies 16
Credit for Prior Learning 16
Other Types of Prior Learning Credit 16
Transfer Credits 16
Institutional Test-Out 17
Nontraditional Learning 17
Transient Study 17
Graduation Requirements 17
Intent to Graduate 17
Graduation with Distinction 17
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 17
Financial Information 18
University Financial Operating Policy 18
Financial Registration Policy 18
Making Payment 18
Invoices and Statements Online 18
Payment Penalties 18
Interest Rates 18
Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance 18
Withdrawal Refunds 18
Tuition Refund Schedule 19
Federal Refund 19
Federal Refund Policy for Financial Aid 19
Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Recipients of Financial Aid 20
Policy 20
Student Rights 20
Student Responsibilities 20
Student Services 21
Support Services 22
Career Services 22
Counseling Services 22
Food Services 22
Healthcare and Medical Services 22
Information Technology 22
Library 23
Recreation Center 23
Campus Security 23
Parking Registration 23
Graduate ID Cards 23
Security and Safety 23
Ministry Opportunities 23
Church Participation 23
Chapel 23
Personal Bible Study 23
The Lord’s Day 23
Marriage and Family 24
Global Outreach — International 24
Student Life 24
Spiritual Emphasis 24
Community Covenant 24
Intercollegiate Athletics 24
Campus Recreation 24
Seeking Shalom: Petitions and Student Complaints 24
Online Etiquette/Netiquette Guidelines 25
Love for God 25
Love for Others 25
Integrity in Conduct 25
Excellence in Effort 25
Next Steps for Violations of the Guidelines 25
School of Biblical and Theological Studies 26
Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership 28
Mission 28
Areas of Focus 28
Program Objectives 28
Program Delivery 28
Program Prerequisites 28
Course Requirements 28
Admission Standards 28
Admission Process and Timeframe 28
Tuition and Fees 28
Financial Aid and Scholarships 28
Academic Advising 29
Course Sequencing 29
Course Load 29
Transfer Credits 29
Graduation Requirements 29
Intent to Graduate 29
Walking in Commencement 29
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity 29
Center for Biblical Integration 29
Master of Arts in Worship and Theology 30
Mission 30
Areas of Focus 30
Program Objectives 30
Program Delivery 30
Program Prerequisites 30
Course Requirements 30
Admission Standards 30
Admission Process and Timeframe 30
Tuition and Fees 30
Financial Aid and Scholarships 30
Academic Advising 31
Course Sequencing 31
Course Load 31
Transfer Credits 31
Graduation Requirements 31
Intent to Graduate 31
Walking in Commencement 31
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity 31
Center for Biblical Integration 31
Master of Divinity 32
Mission 32
Areas of Focus 32
Program Objectives 32
Program Delivery 32
Program Prerequisites 32
Language Proficiency 32
Course Requirements 32
Character Colloquium 33
Admission Standards 33
Admission Process and Timeframe 33
Tuition and Fees 33
Financial Aid and Scholarships 33
Academic Advising 33
Course Sequencing 34
Course Load 34
Transfer Credits 34
Ministry Internship 34
Graduation Requirements 34
Intent to Graduate 34
Walking in Commencement 34
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity 34
Center for Biblical Integration 34
Accelerated Master of Divinity 35
Mission 35
Areas of Focus 35
Program Objectives 35
Program Delivery 35
Program Prerequisites 35
Language Proficiency 35
Course Requirements 35
Advanced Master of Divinity 37
Undergraduate prerequisite areas include: 37
Students should have the following undergraduate coursework: 37
Program Prerequisites 37
Language Proficiency 37
Course Requirements 37
Master of Ministry 39
Mission 39
Areas of Focus 39
Program Objectives 39
Program Delivery 39
Course Requirements 39
Admission Standards 40
Admission Process and Timeframe 40
Tuition and Fees 40
Financial Aid and Scholarships 40
Academic Advising 40
Course Sequencing 40
Course Load 40
Transfer Credits 40
Ministry Internship 40
Graduation Requirements 41
Intent to Graduate 41
Walking in Commencement 41
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity 41
Center for Biblical Integration 41
Faculty 42
School of Business Administration 43
Master of Business Administration 44
Purpose Statement 44
Values 44
Program Objectives 44
Program Delivery 44
Program Prerequisites 44
Course Requirements 45
Master of Business Administration from Accelerated Pathway 47
Prerequisites: 47
Accreditation 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
Graduation Requirements 48
Intent to Graduate 48
Walking in Commencement 48
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management 49
Purpose Statement 49
Values 49
Program Objectives 49
Program Delivery 49
Course Requirements 49
Accreditation 49
Admission Standards 49
Admission Process and Timeframe 49
Tuition and Fees 49
Financial Aid 49
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration 50
Purpose Statement 50
Values 50
Program Objectives 50
Program Delivery 50
Course Requirements 50
Accreditation 50
Admission Standards 50
Admission Process and Timeframe 50
Tuition and Fees 50
Financial Aid 50
Graduate Certificate in Operations Management 51
Purpose Statement 51
Values 51
Program Objectives 51
Program Delivery 51
Course Requirements 51
Accreditation 51
Admission Standards 51
Admission Process and Timeframe 51
Tuition and Fees 51
Financial Aid 51
Faculty 52
School of Nursing 53
Master of Science in Nursing 54
Purpose Statement 54
Areas of Focus 54
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 54
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) 54
Nurse Educator (NE) 54
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) 54
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) 54
Program Objectives 54
Program Delivery 54
Accreditation 54
Course Requirements 55
Areas of Focus Course Requirements 55
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Course Requirements 55
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) Course Requirements 57
Nurse Educator (NE) Course Requirements 58
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) Course Requirements 59
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Course Requirements 60
Certification 61
Licensure 61
Admission Standards 61
Admissions Process and Timeframe 61
Tuition and Fees 61
Financial Aid and Scholarships 61
Academic Advising 62
Course Sequencing 62
Course Load 62
Clinical Requirements 62
Transfer Credits 62
Graduation Requirements 62
Intent to Graduate 62
Walking in Commencement 62
Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health Nursing 63
Purpose Statement 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 Nursing Education 64
Purpose Statement 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
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership 65
Purpose Statement 65
Program Objectives 65
Program Delivery 65
Course Requirements 65
Accreditation 65
Admission Standards 65
Admission Process and Timeframe 65
Tuition and Fees 65
Financial Aid 65
Faculty 66
School of Pharmacy 67
Doctor of Pharmacy 68
Purpose Statement/Mission 68
Values 68
Program Objectives 68
Program Prerequisites 68
Professional Pharmacy Curriculum 69
Accreditation 70
Regional Accreditation 70
Admission Criteria 70
Admission Process 70
Tuition and Fees 71
P4 (Fourth Professional Year Tuition and Program Costs) 71
Financial Aid and Scholarships 71
Academic Advising 72
Graduation Requirements 72
Intent to Graduate 72
Walking in Commencement 72
Pharm.D./M.B.A Dual Degree 72
Purpose Statement 72
Course Requirements 72
Program Delivery 72
Admission Standards 72
Faculty 73
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions 74
A 75
Accounting (ACCT) 75
Analytics (ANLT) 75
B 75
Bible and Theology — Applied Theology (BTAT) 75
Bible and Theology — Biblical Languages (BTBL) 77
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTBS) 77
Blble and Theology — Christian Ministry (BTCM) 77
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTGS) 77
Bible and Theology — History and Theology (BTHT) 78
Bible and Theology — New Testament (BTNT) 79
Bible and Theology — Old Testament (BTOT) 79
Bible and Theology — Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA) 79
Business Administration (BUS) 79
C 80
Cybersecurity (CYBS) 80
E 80
Economics (ECON) 80
F 80
Finance (FIN) 80
H 80
Healthcare (HLCA) 80
I 81
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (INNV) 81
Information Technology Management (ITM) 81
M 81
Management (MGMT) 81
Marketing (MRKT) 82
N 82
Nursing (NSG) 82
P 86
Pharmacy (PHAR) 86
W 94
Appendix 95
Board of Trustees 96
Officers 96
Term of Office Ending June 2021 96
Term of Office Ending June 2022 96
Term of Office Ending June 2023 96
Emeriti 96
Administration 96
Cabinet 96
Chancellor 96
Other Faculty 97
Library 97
Administrative Staff 97
Graduate Admissions and Student Success 97
Student Life and Christian Ministries 97
Office of the Registrar 97
Correspondence 97
Doctrinal Statement 98

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