2023-2024 Graduate Academic Catalog

Introduction	5
A Word From Our President	6
History	6
Profile	6
Mission Statement	6
Vision Statement	6
Portrait Statements	7
Accreditation	7
Diversity Statement	7
Campus Setting	7
Facilities	8
Athletic and Recreation Center	8
Callan Athletic Center	8
Doden Field House	8
Fitness Center	8
University Medical Services	8
Centennial Library	8
Chick-fil-A	8
Center for Biblical and Theological Studies	8
Dixon Ministry Center	9
Engineering and Science Center	9
Civil Engineering Center	9
Founders Hall	9
Graduate and Teaching Services	9
Hartman Hall	9
Health Sciences Center	9
Milner Business Administration Building	9
Scharnberg Business Center	9
Stevens Student Center	9
Tyler Digital Communication Center	9
Admissions	10
Admissions	11
Admission Criteria	11
Degree Program Admission	11
Nondegree and Certificate Program Admission	11
Readmission	11
Admission Decisions	11
Unconditional Admission	11
Conditional Admission	11
Denied Admission	11
Deadlines and Notifications	12
Reservation Deposit	12
International Applicants (non-U.S. citizens)	12
Transcript and Standardized Test Policy	12
Academic Information	13
Academic Information	14
Graduate and Professional Education	14
Accessing Online Courses Before the Start of Each Term	14
Classification of Students	14
Credit Hour Equivalences - Graduate Clinical/Practicum, Field Experiences, and Internships	14
Controlling Catalog	14
Student Responsibility	15
Academic Integrity	15
Academic Advising	15
Registration Process	15
Course Load	16
Attendance	16
Undergraduates in Graduate Courses	16
Audit	16
Drop/Add Policy	16
Continuation as an Active Student	17
Withdrawal Policy	17
Grading System	17
Grade Points and Point Averages	18
Grade Appeal Process	18
Repeating Courses	18
Academic Discipline Policies	18
Academic Warning	18
Academic Probation	18
Academic Suspension	18
Academic Appeals	18
Readmission	18
Academic Dismissal	18
Credit for Prior Learning	18
Other Types of Prior Learning Credit	18
Transfer Credits	18
Institutional Test-Out	19
Nontraditional Learning	19
Transient Study	19
Graduation Requirements	19
Intent to Graduate	19
Graduation with Distinction	19
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act	19
Financial Information	20
Financial Information	21
University Financial Operating Policy	21
Financial Registration Policy	21
Making Payment	21
Invoices and Statements Online	21
Payment Penalties	21
Interest Rates	21
Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance	21
Withdrawal Refunds	22
Tuition Refund Schedule	22
Financial Aid	22
Federal Refund	22
Return of Federal Title IV Funds, Policy and Regulations	22
Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Recipients of Financial Aid	23
Student Rights	23
Student Responsibilities	23
Student Services	24
Support Services	25
Career Services	25
Counseling Services	25
Food Services	25
Healthcare and Medical Services	25
Information Technology	25
Library	26
Recreation Center	26
Campus Security	26
Parking Registration	26
Graduate ID Cards	26
Security and Safety	26
Ministry Opportunities	26
Church Participation	26
Chapel	26
Personal Bible Study	26
The Lord’s Day	27
Marriage and Family	27
Global Outreach — International	27
Student Life	27
Spiritual Emphasis	27
Community Covenant	27
Intercollegiate Athletics	27
Campus Recreation	27
Seeking Shalom: Petitions and Student Complaints	27
Online Etiquette/Netiquette Guidelines	28
Love for God	28
Love for Others	28
Integrity in Conduct	28
Excellence in Effort	28
Next Steps for Violations of the Guidelines	28
Academic Schools	29
School of Allied Health and Psychology	30
Master of Athletic Training	31
Purpose Statement	31
Values	31
Program Objectives	31
Program Prerequisites	31
Program Delivery	31
Course Requirements	31
Accreditation	32
Licensure	32
Admission Standards	32
Admission Process and Timeframe	32
Tuition and Fees	32
Financial Aid	32
Academic Advising	32
Course Sequencing	32
Course Load	33
Academic Discipline Policies	33
Academic Warning	33
Academic Probation	33
Academic Suspension	33
Academic Appeals	33
Readmission	33
Academic Dismissal	33
Graduation Requirements	33
Intent to Graduate	33
Walking in Commencement	33
Master of Medical Science in PA Studies	34
Purpose Statement and Mission	34
Program Objectives (Learning Outcomes)	34
Program Prerequisites	34
Program Curriculum	35
Program Delivery	36
Course Sequencing	36
Advanced Standing/Transfer Credit	36
Professional Accreditation	36
Licensure	36
Admission Standards	36
Admissions Process	36
Deposit	36
Onboarding and Orientation	36
Tuition and Fees	37
Financial Aid	37
Academic Advising	37
Professional Behavior and Conduct	37
Academic Discipline Policies	37
Academic Warning	37
Academic Probation	37
Academic Suspension/Dismissal	37
Academic Appeals	37
Readmission	37
Clinical Requirements	37
Clinical Credit Hour Equivalence	37
Graduation Requirements	38
Intent to Graduate	38
Walking in Graduation	38
School of Allied Health and Psychology Faculty	38
School of Arts and Humanities	39
Graduate Certificate in Worship Leadership	40
Purpose Statement	40
Program Objectives	40
Program Delivery	40
Course Requirements	40
Accreditation	40
Admission Standards	40
Admission Process and Timeframe	40
Tuition and Fees	40
Financial Aid	40
Department of Music and Worship Faculty	40
School of Biblical and Theological Studies	41
Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership	42
Mission	42
Areas of Focus	42
Program Objectives	42
Program Delivery	42
Program Prerequisites	42
Admission Standards	42
Course Requirements	42
Admission Process and Timeframe	42
Tuition and Fees	42
Financial Aid and Scholarships	43
Academic Advising	43
Course Sequencing	43
Course Load	43
Internship Requirements	43
Transfer Credits	43
Academic Discipline Policies	43
Academic Warning	43
Academic Probation	43
Academic Suspension	43
Academic Appeals	43
Readmission	43
Academic Dismissal	43
Graduation Requirements	43
Intent to Graduate	43
Walking in Commencement	43
Center for Biblical Integration	43
Master of Arts in Worship and Theology	44
Mission	44
Areas of Focus	44
Program Objectives	44
Program Delivery	44
Program Prerequisites	44
Admission Standards	44
Course Requirements	44
Admission Process and Timeframe	44
Tuition and Fees	44
Financial Aid and Scholarships	45
Academic Advising	45
Course Sequencing	45
Course Load	45
Transfer Credits	45
Academic Discipline Policies	45
Academic Warning	45
Academic Probation	45
Academic Suspension	45
Academic Appeals	45
Readmission	45
Academic Dismissal	45
Graduation Requirements	45
Intent to Graduate	45
Walking in Commencement	45
Center for Biblical Integration	45
Master of Divinity	46
Mission	46
Areas of Focus	46
Program Objectives	46
Program Delivery	46
Program Prerequisite	46
Language Proficiency	46
Course Requirements	46
Character Colloquium	47
Admission Standards	47
Admission Process and Timeframe	47
Tuition and Fees	47
Financial Aid and Scholarships	47
Academic Advising	47
Course Sequencing	47
Course Load	47
Transfer Credits	48
Ministry Internship	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	48
Walking in Commencement	48
Center for Biblical Integration	48
Accelerated Master of Divinity	49
Mission	49
Areas of Focus	49
Program Objectives	49
Program Delivery	49
Program Prerequisites	49
Language Proficiency	49
Course Requirements	49
Advanced Master of Divinity	51
Undergraduate prerequisite areas include:	51
Students should have the following undergraduate coursework:	51
Program Prerequisites	51
Language Proficiency	51
Course Requirements	51
Master of Ministry	53
Mission	53
Areas of Focus	53
Program Objectives	53
Program Delivery	53
Admission Standards	53
Course Requirements	53
Admission Process and Timeframe	53
Tuition and Fees	54
Financial Aid and Scholarships	54
Academic Advising	54
Course Sequencing	54
Course Load	54
Internship Requirements	54
Transfer Credits	54
Ministry Internship	54
Academic Discipline Policies	54
Academic Warning	54
Academic Probation	54
Academic Suspension	54
Academic Appeals	54
Readmission	54
Academic Dismissal	54
Graduation Requirements	54
Intent to Graduate	54
Walking in Commencement	54
Center for Biblical Integration	55
Faculty	55
Robert W. Plaster School of Business	56
Master of Arts in Innovation	57
Purpose Statement	57
Values	57
Program Objectives	57
Program Delivery	57
Course Requirements	57
Admission Standards	57
Admission Process and Timeframe	57
Tuition and Fees	58
Financial Aid and Scholarships	58
Academic Advising	58
Course Sequencing	58
Course Load	58
Transfer Credits	58
Academic Discipline Policies	58
Academic Warning	58
Academic Probation	58
Academic Suspension	58
Academic Appeals	58
Readmission	58
Academic Dismissal	58
Graduation Requirements	58
Intent to Graduate	58
Walking in Commencement	58
Master of Business Administration	59
Purpose Statement	59
Values	59
Program Objectives	59
Program Delivery	59
Program Prerequisites	59
Course Requirements	60
Master of Business Administration from Accelerated Pathway	63
Prerequisites:	63
Accreditation	63
Admission Standards	63
Admission Process and Timeframe	64
Tuition and Fees	64
Financial Aid and Scholarships	64
Academic Advising	64
Course Sequencing	64
Course Load	64
Transfer Credits	64
Academic Discipline Policies	64
Academic Warning	64
Academic Probation	64
Academic Suspension	64
Academic Appeals	64
Readmission	64
Academic Dismissal	64
Graduation Requirements	64
Intent to Graduate	64
Walking in Commencement	64
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management	65
Purpose Statement	65
Values	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
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration	66
Purpose Statement	66
Values	66
Program Objectives	66
Program Delivery	66
Course Requirements	66
Accreditation	66
Admission Standards	66
Admission Process and Timeframe	66
Tuition and Fees	66
Financial Aid	66
Graduate Certificate in Leadership	67
Purpose Statement	67
Values	67
Program Objectives	67
Program Delivery	67
Course Requirements	67
Accreditation	67
Admission Standards	67
Admission Process and Timeframe	67
Tuition and Fees	67
Financial Aid	67
Graduate Certificate in Operations Management	68
Purpose Statement	68
Values	68
Program Objectives	68
Program Delivery	68
Course Requirements	68
Accreditation	68
Admission Standards	68
Admission Process and Timeframe	68
Tuition and Fees	68
Financial Aid	68
Robert W. Plaster School of Business Faculty	69
School of Nursing	70
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program	71
Purpose Statement/Mission	71
Core Goals	71
Accreditation	71
Doctor of Nursing Practice Pathways	71
Tracks	71
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)	71
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)	71
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP)	71
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI)	71
Program Delivery	71
Certification	71
Admission Procedure for DNP Degree	71
Licensure	72
Clinical/Practicum Requirements	72
Clinical/Practicum Credit Hour Equivalencies	72
Tuition and Fees	72
Transfer Credits	72
Financial Aid and Scholarships	72
Academic Advising Plan	72
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards	72
Academic Discipline Policies	72
Academic Warning	72
Academic Probation	72
Academic Suspension	72
Academic Appeals	72
Readmission	73
Academic Dismissal	73
Graduation Requirements	73
Intent to Graduate	73
Walking in Commencement	73
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: BSN entry to DNP	74
Program Objectives	74
Admission Criteria for BSN entry to DNP	74
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner	75
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)	75
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP)	75
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI)	75
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: Post-Graduate	78
Program Objectives	78
Admissions Criteria – MSN to DNP	78
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: Post-Graduate Nurse Practitioner (NP)	79
Program Objectives	79
Admissions Criteria – Post-Graduate and Post-Graduate: Nurse Practitioner (NP)	79
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)	79
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP)	80
Master of Science in Nursing	82
Purpose Statement	82
Tracks	82
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)	82
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)	82
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) – In Teach-out	82
Nurse Educator (NE)	82
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI)	82
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP)	82
Program Objectives	82
Program Delivery	82
Accreditation	83
Course Requirements	83
MSN – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track	84
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Course Requirements	84
MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner Track	85
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Course Requirements	85
MSN – Global Public Health Nursing Track – In Teach-out	87
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) – In Teach-out Course Requirements	87
MSN – Nurse Educator Track	88
Nurse Educator (NE) Course Requirements	88
MSN – Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement Track	89
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) Course Requirements	89
MSN – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care Track	90
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP) Course Requirements	90
Certification	91
Licensure	91
Admission Standards	91
Admission Process and Timeframe	91
Tuition and Fees	91
Financial Aid and Scholarships	91
Academic Advising	91
Course Sequencing	91
Course Load	91
Clinical/Practicum Requirements	92
Clinical/Practicum Credit Hour Equivalencies	92
Transfer Credits	92
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards	92
Academic Discipline Policies	92
Academic Warning	92
Academic Probation	92
Academic Suspension	92
Academic Appeals	92
Readmission	92
Academic Dismissal	92
Graduation Requirements	92
Intent to Graduate	92
Walking in Commencement	92
Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health	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
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education	94
Purpose Statement	94
Program Objectives	94
Program Delivery	94
Course Requirements	94
Accreditation	94
Admission Standards	94
Admission Process and Timeframe	94
Tuition and Fees	94
Financial Aid	94
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership	95
Purpose Statement	95
Program Objectives	95
Program Delivery	95
Course Requirements	95
Accreditation	95
Admission Standards	95
Admission Process and Timeframe	95
Tuition and Fees	95
Financial Aid	95
Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health Nursing (in Teach-out)	96
Purpose Statement	96
Program Objectives	96
Program Delivery	96
Course Requirements	96
Accreditation	96
Admission Standards	96
Admission Process and Timeframe	96
Tuition and Fees	96
Financial Aid	96
School of Nursing Faculty	97
School of Pharmacy	98
Doctor of Pharmacy	99
Purpose Statement/Mission	99
Core Goals	99
Program Objectives	99
Program Prerequisites	99
Professional Pharmacy Curriculum	100
Field Experience Credit Hour Equivalencies	100
Accreditation	101
Regional Accreditation	101
Licensure	101
Admission Criteria	101
Admission Process	102
Tuition and Fees	102
P4 (Fourth Professional Year Tuition and Program Costs)	102
Financial Aid and Scholarships	102
Academic Advising	102
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards	102
Academic Discipline Policies	103
Academic Warning	103
Academic Probation	103
Academic Suspension	103
Academic Appeals	103
Readmission	103
Academic Dismissal	103
Graduation Requirements	103
Intent to Graduate	103
Walking in Commencement	103
PharmD/MBA Combined Degree	104
Purpose Statement	104
Course Requirements	104
Program Delivery	104
Admission Standards	104
School of Pharmacy Faculty	105
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions	106
A	107
Accounting (ACCT)	107
Analytics (ANLT)	107
Athletic Training (ATRN)	107
B	109
Bible and Theology — Applied Theology (BTAT)	109
Bible and Theology — Biblical Languages (BTBL)	111
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTBS)	111
Blble and Theology — Christian Ministry (BTCM)	111
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTGS)	112
Bible and Theology — History and Theology (BTHT)	112
Bible and Theology — New Testament (BTNT)	113
Bible and Theology — Old Testament (BTOT)	113
Bible and Theology — Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA)	114
Business Administration (BUS)	114
C	114
Cybersecurity (CYBS)	114
E	115
Economics (ECON)	115
F	115
Finance (FIN)	115
H	115
Healthcare (HLCA)	115
I	115
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (INNV)	115
Information Technology Management (ITM)	116
M	116
Management (MGMT)	116
Master Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)	116
Marketing (MRKT)	120
N	120
Nursing (NSG)	120
P	125
Pharmacy (PHAR)	125
W	132
Appendix	133
Board of Trustees	134
Officers	134
Term of Office Ending June 2024	134
Term of Office Ending June 2025	134
Term of Office Ending June 2026	134
Emeriti	134
Administration	134
Cabinet	134
Chancellor	134
Other Faculty	135
Administrative Faculty	135
Library Faculty	135
Administrative Staff	135
Graduate Enrollment	135
Office of the Registrar	135
Student Life and Christian Ministries	135
Correspondence	135
Doctrinal Statement	136
Academic Web Calendar	138
Contact Email	138
Graduate Course Schedule	138
Student Planning	138
Registration Deadlines	138
Drop/Add Refund Schedule	138
Index	137

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