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2023-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
Introduction
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A Word From Our President
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History
6
Profile
6
Mission Statement
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Vision Statement
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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
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Seeking Shalom: Petitions and Student Complaints
27
Online Etiquette/Netiquette Guidelines
28
Love for God
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Love for Others
28
Integrity in Conduct
28
Excellence in Effort
28
Next Steps for Violations of the Guidelines
28
Academic Schools
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School of Allied Health and Psychology
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Master of Athletic Training
31
Purpose Statement
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Values
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Program Objectives
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Program Delivery
31
Course Requirements
31
Accreditation
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Licensure
32
Admission Standards
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Admission Process and Timeframe
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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
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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
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Academic Probation
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Academic Suspension/Dismissal
37
Academic Appeals
37
Readmission
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Clinical Year Requirements
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Clinical Credit Hour Equivalence
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Graduation Requirements
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Intent to Graduate
38
Walking in Graduation
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School of Allied Health and Psychology Faculty
38
School of Arts and Humanities
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Graduate Certificate in Worship Leadership
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Purpose Statement
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Program Objectives
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Program Delivery
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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
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Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership
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Mission
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Areas of Focus
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Program Objectives
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Program Delivery
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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
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Course Sequencing
43
Course Load
43
Internship Requirements
43
Transfer Credits
43
Academic Discipline Policies
43
Academic Warning
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Academic Probation
43
Academic Suspension
43
Academic Appeals
43
Readmission
43
Academic Dismissal
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Graduation Requirements
43
Intent to Graduate
43
Walking in Commencement
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Center for Biblical Integration
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Master of Arts in Worship and Theology
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Mission
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Areas of Focus
44
Program Objectives
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Program Delivery
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Program Prerequisites
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Admission Standards
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Course Requirements
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Admission Process and Timeframe
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Tuition and Fees
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Financial Aid and Scholarships
45
Academic Advising
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Course Sequencing
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Course Load
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Transfer Credits
45
Academic Discipline Policies
45
Academic Warning
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Academic Probation
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Academic Suspension
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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
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Areas of Focus
46
Program Objectives
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Program Delivery
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Language Proficiency
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Course Requirements
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Character Colloquium
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Admission Standards
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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
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Undergraduate prerequisite areas include:
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Students should have the following undergraduate coursework:
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Language Proficiency
51
Course Requirements
51
Master of Ministry
53
Mission
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Areas of Focus
53
Program Objectives
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Program Delivery
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Admission Standards
53
Course Requirements
53
Admission Process and Timeframe
53
Tuition and Fees
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Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Academic Advising
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Course Sequencing
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Course Load
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Internship Requirements
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Transfer Credits
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Ministry Internship
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Academic Discipline Policies
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Academic Warning
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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
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Graduate Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies
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Purpose Statement
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Program Objectives
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Program Delivery
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Course Requirements
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Admission Standards
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Admission Process and Timeframe
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Tuition and Fees
56
Financial Aid
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Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling
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Purpose Statement
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Program Objectives
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Program Delivery
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Course Requirements
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Admission Standards
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Admission Process and Timeframe
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Tuition and Fees
57
Financial Aid
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School of Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty
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Robert W. Plaster School of Business
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Master of Arts in Innovation
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Purpose Statement
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Values
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Program Objectives
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Program Delivery
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Course Requirements
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Admission Standards
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Admission Process and Timeframe
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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
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Academic Probation
61
Academic Suspension
61
Academic Appeals
61
Readmission
61
Academic Dismissal
61
Graduation Requirements
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Intent to Graduate
61
Walking in Commencement
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Master of Business Administration
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Purpose Statement
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Values
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Program Objectives
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Program Delivery
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Program Prerequisites
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Course Requirements
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Master of Business Administration from Accelerated Pathway
66
Prerequisites:
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Accreditation
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Admission Standards
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Admission Process and Timeframe
66
Tuition and Fees
67
Financial Aid and Scholarships
67
Academic Advising
67
Course Sequencing
67
Course Load
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Transfer Credits
67
Academic Discipline Policies
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Academic Warning
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Academic Probation
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Academic Suspension
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Academic Appeals
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Readmission
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Academic Dismissal
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Graduation Requirements
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Intent to Graduate
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Walking in Commencement
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Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management
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Purpose Statement
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Values
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Program Objectives
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Program Delivery
68
Course Requirements
68
Admission Standards
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Admission Process and Timeframe
68
Tuition and Fees
68
Financial Aid
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Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management
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Purpose Statement
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Values
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Program Objectives
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Program Delivery
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Course Requirements
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Admission Standards
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Admission Process and Timeframe
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Tuition and Fees
69
Financial Aid
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Graduate Certificate in Leadership
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Purpose Statement
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Values
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Program Objectives
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Program Delivery
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Course Requirements
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Admission Standards
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Admission Process and Timeframe
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Tuition and Fees
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Financial Aid
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Graduate Certificate in Operations Management
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Purpose Statement
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Values
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Program Objectives
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Program Delivery
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Course Requirements
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Admission Standards
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Admission Process and Timeframe
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Tuition and Fees
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Financial Aid
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Robert W. Plaster School of Business Faculty
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School of Nursing
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Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
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Purpose Statement/Mission
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Core Goals
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Accreditation
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Doctor of Nursing Practice Pathways
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Tracks
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Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP)
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Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI)
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Program Delivery
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Admission Procedure for DNP Degree
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Certification
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Licensure
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Clinical/Practicum/Practice Requirements
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Clinical/Practicum/Practice Credit Hour Equivalencies
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Tuition and Fees
75
Transfer Credits
75
Financial Aid and Scholarships
75
Academic Advising Plan
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Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards
75
Academic Discipline Policies
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Academic Warning
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Academic Probation
75
Academic Suspension
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Academic Appeals
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Readmission
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Academic Dismissal
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Graduation Requirements
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Intent to Graduate
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Walking in Commencement
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Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: BSN entry to DNP
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Program Objectives
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Admission Criteria for BSN entry to DNP
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Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP)
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Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI)
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Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: Post-Graduate
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Program Objectives
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Admissions Criteria – MSN to DNP
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Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: Post-Graduate Nurse Practitioner (NP)
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Program Objectives
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Admissions Criteria – Post-Graduate and Post-Graduate: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP)
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Master of Science in Nursing
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Purpose Statement/Mission
85
Tracks
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Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
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Nurse Educator (NE)
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Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI)
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP)
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Program Objectives
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Program Delivery
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Accreditation
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Course Requirements
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MSN – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track
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Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Course Requirements
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MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner Track
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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Course Requirements
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MSN – Nurse Educator Track
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Nurse Educator (NE) Course Requirements
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MSN – Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement Track
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Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) Course Requirements
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MSN – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care Track
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP) Course Requirements
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Certification
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Licensure
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Admission Standards
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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
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Readmission
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Academic Dismissal
94
Graduation Requirements
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Intent to Graduate
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Walking in Commencement
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Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health
95
Purpose Statement
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Program Objectives
95
Program Delivery
95
Course Requirements
95
Accreditation
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Admission Standards
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Admission Process and Timeframe
95
Tuition and Fees
95
Financial Aid
95
Certificate Completion Requirements
95
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education
96
Purpose Statement
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Program Objectives
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Program Delivery
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Course Requirements
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Accreditation
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Admission Standards
96
Admission Process and Timeframe
96
Tuition and Fees
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Financial Aid
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Certificate Completion Requirements
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Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership
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Purpose Statement
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Program Objectives
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Program Delivery
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Course Requirements
97
Accreditation
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Admission Standards
97
Admission Process and Timeframe
97
Tuition and Fees
97
Financial Aid
97
Certificate Completion Requirements
97
School of Nursing Faculty
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School of Pharmacy
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Doctor of Pharmacy
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Purpose Statement/Mission
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Core Goals
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Program Objectives
100
Professional Pharmacy Curriculum
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Field Experience Credit Hour Equivalencies
101
Accreditation
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Regional Accreditation
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Licensure
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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
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Academic Warning
104
Academic Probation
104
Academic Suspension
104
Academic Appeals
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Readmission
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Academic Dismissal
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Graduation Requirements
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Intent to Graduate
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Walking in Commencement
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PharmD/MBA Combined Degree
105
Purpose Statement
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Course Requirements
105
Program Delivery
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Admission Standards
105
School of Pharmacy Faculty
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Graduate-Level Course Descriptions
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A
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Accounting (ACCT)
108
Analytics (ANLT)
108
Athletic Training (ATRN)
108
B
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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)
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Business Administration (BUS)
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C
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Cybersecurity (CYBS)
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E
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Economics (ECON)
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F
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Finance (FIN)
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H
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Healthcare (HLCA)
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I
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship (INNV)
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Information Technology Management (ITM)
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M
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Management (MGMT)
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Master Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
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Marketing (MRKT)
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N
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Nursing (NSG)
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P
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Pharmacy (PHAR)
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W
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Worship (WSHP)
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Appendix
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Board of Trustees
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Officers
135
Term of Office Ending June 2025
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Term of Office Ending June 2026
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Term of Office Ending June 2027
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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
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Academic Web Calendar
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Contact Email
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Graduate Course Schedule
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Student Planning
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Drop/Add Refund Schedule
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