2023-2025 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 8
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 and Communication 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 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 Year 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
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
Course Requirements 49
Advanced Master of Divinity 51
Undergraduate prerequisite areas include: 51
Students should have the following undergraduate coursework: 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
Graduate Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies 56
Purpose Statement 56
Program Objectives 56
Program Delivery 56
Course Requirements 56
Admission Standards 56
Admission Process and Timeframe 56
Tuition and Fees 56
Financial Aid 56
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling 57
Purpose Statement 57
Program Objectives 57
Program Delivery 57
Course Requirements 57
Admission Standards 57
Admission Process and Timeframe 57
Tuition and Fees 57
Financial Aid 57
School of Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty 58
Robert W. Plaster School of Business 59
Master of Arts in 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
Program Prerequisites 62
Course Requirements 63
Master of Business Administration from Accelerated Pathway 66
Prerequisites: 66
Accreditation 66
Admission Standards 66
Admission Process and Timeframe 66
Tuition and Fees 67
Financial Aid and Scholarships 67
Academic Advising 67
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
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management 68
Purpose Statement 68
Values 68
Program Objectives 68
Program Delivery 68
Course Requirements 68
Admission Standards 68
Admission Process and Timeframe 68
Tuition and Fees 68
Financial Aid 68
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management 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 Leadership 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 Operations Management 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
Robert W. Plaster School of Business Faculty 72
School of Nursing 73
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program 74
Purpose Statement/Mission 74
Core Goals 74
Accreditation 74
Doctor of Nursing Practice Pathways 74
Tracks 74
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) 74
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 74
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP) 74
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) 74
Program Delivery 74
Admission Procedure for DNP Degree 74
Certification 75
Licensure 75
Clinical/Practicum/Practice Requirements 75
Clinical/Practicum/Practice Credit Hour Equivalencies 75
Tuition and Fees 75
Transfer Credits 75
Financial Aid and Scholarships 75
Academic Advising Plan 75
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards 75
Academic Discipline Policies 75
Academic Warning 75
Academic Probation 75
Academic Suspension 76
Academic Appeals 76
Readmission 76
Academic Dismissal 76
Graduation Requirements 76
Intent to Graduate 76
Walking in Commencement 76
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: BSN entry to DNP 77
Program Objectives 77
Admission Criteria for BSN entry to DNP 77
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 78
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 78
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP) 78
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) 78
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: Post-Graduate 81
Program Objectives 81
Admissions Criteria – MSN to DNP 81
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: Post-Graduate Nurse Practitioner (NP) 82
Program Objectives 82
Admissions Criteria – Post-Graduate and Post-Graduate: Nurse Practitioner (NP) 82
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 83
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP) 83
Master of Science in Nursing 85
Purpose Statement/Mission 85
Tracks 85
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) 85
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 85
Nurse Educator (NE) 85
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) 85
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP) 85
Program Objectives 85
Program Delivery 85
Accreditation 86
Course Requirements 86
MSN – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track 87
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Course Requirements 87
MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner Track 88
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Course Requirements 88
MSN – Nurse Educator Track 90
Nurse Educator (NE) Course Requirements 90
MSN – Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement Track 91
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) Course Requirements 91
MSN – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care Track 92
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP) Course Requirements 92
Certification 93
Licensure 93
Admission Standards 93
Admission Process and Timeframe 93
Tuition and Fees 93
Financial Aid and Scholarships 93
Academic Advising 93
Course Load 93
Clinical/Practicum/Practice Requirements 94
Clinical/Practicum/Practice Credit Hour Equivalencies 94
Transfer Credits 94
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards 94
Academic Discipline Policies 94
Academic Warning 94
Academic Probation 94
Academic Suspension 94
Academic Appeals 94
Readmission 94
Academic Dismissal 94
Graduation Requirements 94
Intent to Graduate 94
Walking in Commencement 94
Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health 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
Certificate Completion Requirements 95
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education 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
Certificate Completion Requirements 96
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership 97
Purpose Statement 97
Program Objectives 97
Program Delivery 97
Course Requirements 97
Accreditation 97
Admission Standards 97
Admission Process and Timeframe 97
Tuition and Fees 97
Financial Aid 97
Certificate Completion Requirements 97
School of Nursing Faculty 98
School of Pharmacy 99
Doctor of Pharmacy 100
Purpose Statement/Mission 100
Core Goals 100
Program Objectives 100
Professional Pharmacy Curriculum 101
Field Experience Credit Hour Equivalencies 101
Accreditation 102
Regional Accreditation 102
Licensure 102
Admission Criteria 102
Admission Process 102
Tuition and Fees 103
P4 (Fourth Professional Year Tuition and Program Costs) 103
Financial Aid and Scholarships 103
Academic Advising 103
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards 103
Academic Discipline Policies 104
Academic Warning 104
Academic Probation 104
Academic Suspension 104
Academic Appeals 104
Readmission 104
Academic Dismissal 104
Graduation Requirements 104
Intent to Graduate 104
Walking in Commencement 104
PharmD/MBA Combined Degree 105
Purpose Statement 105
Course Requirements 105
Program Delivery 105
Admission Standards 105
School of Pharmacy Faculty 106
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions 107
A 108
Accounting (ACCT) 108
Analytics (ANLT) 108
Athletic Training (ATRN) 108
B 110
Bible and Theology — Applied Theology (BTAT) 110
Bible and Theology — Biblical Languages (BTBL) 112
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTBS) 112
Bible and Theology — Christian Ministry (BTCM) 112
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTGS) 113
Bible and Theology — History and Theology (BTHT) 113
Bible and Theology — New Testament (BTNT) 114
Bible and Theology — Old Testament (BTOT) 114
Bible and Theology — Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA) 115
Business Administration (BUS) 115
C 115
Cybersecurity (CYBS) 115
E 116
Economics (ECON) 116
F 116
Finance (FIN) 116
H 116
Healthcare (HLCA) 116
I 116
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (INNV) 116
Information Technology Management (ITM) 117
M 117
Management (MGMT) 117
Master Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) 118
Marketing (MRKT) 121
N 121
Nursing (NSG) 121
P 126
Pharmacy (PHAR) 126
W 133
Worship (WSHP) 133
Appendix 134
Board of Trustees 135
Officers 135
Term of Office Ending June 2025 135
Term of Office Ending June 2026 135
Term of Office Ending June 2027 135
Emeriti 135
Administration 135
Cabinet 135
Chancellor 135
Other Faculty 136
Administrative Faculty 136
Library Faculty 136
Administrative Staff 136
Graduate Enrollment 136
Office of the Registrar 136
Student Life and Christian Ministries 136
Correspondence 136
Doctrinal Statement 137
Academic Web Calendar 141
Contact Email 141
Graduate Course Schedule 141
Student Planning 141
Drop/Add Refund Schedule 141

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