2025-2026 Graduate Academic Catalog

Introduction	1
A Word From Our President	2
History	2
Profile	2
Mission Statement	2
Vision Statement	2
Portrait Statements	3
Accreditation	3
Diversity Statement	3
Campus Setting	3
Facilities	4
Athletic and Recreation Center	4
Callan Athletic Center	4
Doden Field House	4
Fitness Center	4
University Medical Services	4
Centennial Library	4
Chick-fil-A	4
Center for Biblical and Theological Studies	4
Dixon Ministry Center	4
Engineering and Science Center	5
Civil Engineering Center	5
Founders Hall	5
Graduate and Teaching Services	5
Hartman Hall	5
Health Sciences Center	5
Milner Hall	5
Scharnberg Business and Communication Center	5
Stevens Student Center	5
Tyler Digital Communication Center	5
Admissions	6
Admissions	7
General Admission Criteria	7
Degree Program Admission	7
Nondegree and Certificate Program Admission	7
Readmission	7
Admission Decisions	7
Unconditional Admission	7
Conditional Admission	7
Denied Admission	7
Deadlines and Notifications	8
Enrollment Deposit	8
International Applicants (non-U.S. citizens)	8
Transcript and Standardized Test Policy	8
Academic Information	9
Academic Information	10
Graduate and Professional Education	10
Accessing Online Courses Before the Start of Each Term	10
Classification of Students	10
Credit Hour Equivalences - Graduate Clinical/Practicum, Field Experiences, and Internships	10
Controlling Catalog	11
Student Responsibility	11
Academic Integrity	11
Academic Advising	11
Registration Process	11
Course Load	12
Attendance	12
Undergraduates in Graduate Courses	12
Audit	12
Drop/Add Policy	12
Continuation as an Active Student	13
Withdrawal Policy	13
Grading System	13
Grade Points and Point Averages	14
Grade Appeal Process	14
Repeating Courses	14
Academic Discipline Policies	14
Academic Warning	14
Academic Probation	14
Academic Suspension	14
Academic Appeals	14
Readmission	14
Academic Dismissal	14
Credit for Prior Learning	14
Other Types of Prior Learning Credit	14
Transfer Credits	14
Institutional Test-Out	15
Nontraditional Learning	15
Transient Study	15
Graduation Requirements	15
Intent to Graduate	15
Graduation with Distinction	15
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act	15
Financial Information	16
Financial Information	17
University Financial Operating Policy	17
Financial Registration Policy	17
Making Payment	17
Invoices and Statements Online	17
Payment Penalties	17
Interest Rates	17
Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance	17
Withdrawal Refunds	18
Tuition Refund Schedule	18
Financial Aid	18
Federal Refund	18
Return of Federal Title IV Funds, Policy and Regulations	18
Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Recipients of Financial Aid	19
Student Rights	19
Student Responsibilities	19
Student Services	20
Support Services	21
Career Services	21
Counseling Services	21
Food Services	21
Healthcare and Medical Services	21
Information Technology	21
Library	22
Recreation Center	22
Campus Security	22
Parking Registration	22
Graduate ID Cards	22
Security and Safety	22
Ministry Opportunities	22
Church Participation	22
Chapel	22
Personal Bible Study	23
The Lord’s Day	23
Marriage and Family	23
Global Outreach — International	23
Student Life	23
Spiritual Emphasis	23
Community Covenant	23
Intercollegiate Athletics	23
Campus Recreation	23
Seeking Shalom: Petitions and Student Complaints	23
Online Etiquette/Netiquette Guidelines	24
Love for God	24
Love for Others	24
Integrity in Conduct	24
Excellence in Effort	24
Next Steps for Violations of the Guidelines	24
Academic Schools	25
School of Allied Health and Psychology	26
Master of Athletic Training	27
Purpose Statement	27
Values	27
Program Objectives	27
Program Delivery	27
Course Requirements	27
Accreditation	28
Licensure	28
Admission Standards	28
Admission Process and Timeframe	28
Tuition and Fees	28
Financial Aid	28
Academic Advising	28
Course Sequencing	29
Course Load	29
Academic Discipline Policies	29
Academic Warning	29
Academic Probation	29
Academic Suspension	29
Academic Appeals	29
Readmission	29
Academic Dismissal	29
Graduation Requirements	29
Intent to Graduate	29
Walking in Commencement	29
Master of Medical Science in PA Studies	30
Purpose Statement and Mission	30
Program Objectives (Learning Outcomes)	30
Program Prerequisites	30
Program Curriculum	31
Program Delivery	32
Course Sequencing	32
Advanced Standing/Transfer Credit	32
Professional Accreditation	32
Licensure	32
Admission Standards	32
Admissions Process	32
Deposit	32
Onboarding and Orientation	33
Tuition and Fees	33
Financial Aid	33
Academic Advising	33
Professional Behavior and Conduct	33
Academic Discipline Policies	33
Academic Warning	33
Academic Probation	33
Academic Suspension/Dismissal	33
Academic Appeals	33
Readmission	33
Clinical Year Requirements	33
Clinical Credit Hour Equivalence	34
Graduation Requirements	34
Intent to Graduate	34
Walking in Commencement	34
School of Allied Health and Psychology Faculty	34
School of Arts and Humanities	35
Graduate Certificate in Worship Leadership	36
Purpose Statement	36
Program Objectives	36
Program Delivery	36
Course Requirements	36
Accreditation	36
Admission Standards	36
Admission Process and Timeframe	36
Tuition and Fees	36
Financial Aid	36
Department of Music and Worship Faculty	36
School of Biblical and Theological Studies	37
Master of Divinity	38
Mission	38
Areas of Focus	38
Program Objectives	38
Program Delivery	38
Language Proficiency	38
Course Requirements	38
Character Colloquium (BTAT-6510)	40
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
Academic Discipline Policies	40
Academic Warning	40
Academic Probation	40
Academic Suspension	40
Academic Appeals	40
Readmission	40
Academic Dismissal	40
Graduation Requirements	40
Intent to Graduate	41
Walking in Commencement	41
Center for Biblical Integration	41
Accelerated Master of Divinity	42
Mission	42
Areas of Focus	42
Program Objectives	42
Program Delivery	42
Course Requirements	42
Advanced Master of Divinity	44
Undergraduate prerequisite areas include:	44
Program Delivery	44
Language Proficiency	44
Course Requirements	44
Master of Theological Studies	46
Mission	46
Areas of Focus	46
Program Objectives	46
Program Delivery	46
Course Requirements	46
Character Colloquium (BTAT-6510)	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	47
Academic Discipline Policies	47
Academic Warning	47
Academic Probation	47
Academic Suspension	47
Academic Appeals	47
Readmission	47
Academic Dismissal	47
Graduation Requirements	47
Intent to Graduate	47
Walking in Commencement	48
Center for Biblical Integration	48
Graduate Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies	49
Purpose Statement	49
Program Objectives	49
Program Delivery	49
Course Requirements	49
Admission Standards	49
Admission Process and Timeframe	49
Tuition and Fees	49
Financial Aid	49
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling	50
Purpose Statement	50
Program Objectives	50
Program Delivery	50
Course Requirements	50
Admission Standards	50
Admission Process and Timeframe	50
Tuition and Fees	50
Financial Aid	50
Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership (In Teach-Out)	51
Mission	51
Areas of Focus	51
Program Objectives	51
Program Delivery	51
Program Prerequisites	51
Admission Standards	51
Course Requirements	51
Admission Process and Timeframe	51
Tuition and Fees	51
Financial Aid and Scholarships	52
Academic Advising	52
Course Sequencing	52
Course Load	52
Internship Requirements	52
Transfer Credits	52
Academic Discipline Policies	52
Academic Warning	52
Academic Probation	52
Academic Suspension	52
Academic Appeals	52
Readmission	52
Academic Dismissal	52
Graduation Requirements	52
Intent to Graduate	52
Walking in Commencement	52
Center for Biblical Integration	52
Master of Arts in Worship and Theology (In Teach-Out)	53
Mission	53
Areas of Focus	53
Program Objectives	53
Program Delivery	53
Program Prerequisites	53
Admission Standards	53
Course Requirements	53
Admission Process and Timeframe	53
Tuition and Fees	53
Financial Aid and Scholarships	54
Academic Advising	54
Course Sequencing	54
Course Load	54
Transfer Credits	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	54
Master of Ministry (In Teach-Out)	55
Mission	55
Areas of Focus	55
Program Objectives	55
Program Delivery	55
Admission Standards	55
Course Requirements	55
Admission Process and Timeframe	55
Tuition and Fees	56
Financial Aid and Scholarships	56
Academic Advising	56
Course Sequencing	56
Course Load	56
Internship Requirements	56
Transfer Credits	56
Ministry Internship	56
Academic Discipline Policies	56
Academic Warning	56
Academic Probation	56
Academic Suspension	56
Academic Appeals	56
Readmission	56
Academic Dismissal	56
Graduation Requirements	56
Intent to Graduate	56
Walking in Commencement	56
Center for Biblical Integration	57
School of Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty	58
Robert W. Plaster School of Business	59
Master of Arts in Communication and Organizational Leadership	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 Arts in Innovation	62
Purpose Statement	62
Values	62
Program Objectives	62
Program Delivery	62
Course Requirements	62
Admission Standards	62
Admission Process and Timeframe	63
Tuition and Fees	63
Financial Aid and Scholarships	63
Academic Advising	63
Course Sequencing	63
Course Load	63
Transfer Credits	63
Academic Discipline Policies	63
Academic Warning	63
Academic Probation	63
Academic Suspension	63
Academic Appeals	63
Readmission	63
Academic Dismissal	63
Graduation Requirements	63
Intent to Graduate	63
Walking in Commencement	63
Master of Business Administration	64
Purpose Statement	64
Values	64
Program Objectives	64
Program Delivery	64
Program Prerequisites	64
Course Requirements	65
Master of Business Administration from Accelerated Pathway	68
Prerequisites:	68
Accreditation	68
Admission Standards	68
Admission Process and Timeframe	68
Tuition and Fees	69
Financial Aid and Scholarships	69
Academic Advising	69
Course Sequencing	69
Course Load	69
Transfer Credits	69
Academic Discipline Policies	69
Academic Warning	69
Academic Probation	69
Academic Suspension	69
Academic Appeals	69
Readmission	69
Academic Dismissal	69
Graduation Requirements	69
Intent to Graduate	69
Walking in Commencement	69
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics	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 Cybersecurity 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
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management	72
Purpose Statement	72
Values	72
Program Objectives	72
Program Delivery	72
Course Requirements	72
Admission Standards	72
Admission Process and Timeframe	72
Tuition and Fees	72
Financial Aid	72
Graduate Certificate in Leadership	73
Purpose Statement	73
Values	73
Program Objectives	73
Program Delivery	73
Course Requirements	73
Admission Standards	73
Admission Process and Timeframe	73
Tuition and Fees	73
Financial Aid	73
Graduate Certificate in Operations Management	74
Purpose Statement	74
Values	74
Program Objectives	74
Program Delivery	74
Course Requirements	74
Admission Standards	74
Admission Process and Timeframe	74
Tuition and Fees	74
Financial Aid	74
Robert W. Plaster School of Business Faculty	75
Business Faculty	75
Communication Faculty	75
School of Nursing	76
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program	77
Purpose Statement/Mission	77
Core Goals	77
Accreditation	77
Doctor of Nursing Practice Pathways	77
Tracks	77
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)	77
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)	77
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP)	77
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI)	77
Program Delivery	77
Admission Procedure for DNP Degree	77
Certification	78
Licensure	78
Clinical/Practicum/Practice Requirements	78
Clinical/Practicum/Practice Credit Hour Equivalencies	78
Tuition and Fees	78
Transfer Credits	78
Financial Aid and Scholarships	78
Academic Advising Plan	78
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards	78
Academic Discipline Policies	79
Academic Warning	79
Academic Probation	79
Academic Suspension	79
Academic Appeals	79
Readmission	79
Academic Dismissal	79
Graduation Requirements	79
Intent to Graduate	79
Walking in Commencement	79
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: BSN entry to DNP	80
Program Objectives	80
Admission Standards for BSN entry to DNP	80
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)	81
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)	81
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP)	81
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI)	81
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: Post-Graduate	84
Program Objectives	84
Admission Standards – MSN to DNP	84
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: Post-Graduate Nurse Practitioner (NP)	85
Program Objectives	85
Admission Standards – Post-Graduate and Post-Graduate: Nurse Practitioner (NP)	85
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)	86
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP)	86
Master of Science in Nursing	88
Purpose Statement/Mission	88
Tracks	88
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)	88
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)	88
Nurse Educator (NE)	88
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI)	88
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP)	88
Program Objectives	88
Program Delivery	88
Accreditation	89
Course Requirements	89
MSN – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track	90
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Course Requirements	90
MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner Track	91
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Course Requirements	91
MSN – Nurse Educator Track	93
Nurse Educator (NE) Course Requirements	93
MSN – Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement Track	94
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) Course Requirements	94
MSN – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care Track	95
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP) Course Requirements	95
Certification	96
Licensure	96
Admission Standards	96
Admission Process and Timeframe	96
Tuition and Fees	96
Financial Aid and Scholarships	96
Academic Advising	96
Course Load	96
Clinical/Practicum/Practice Requirements	97
Clinical/Practicum/Practice Credit Hour Equivalencies	97
Transfer Credits	97
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards	97
Academic Discipline Policies	97
Academic Warning	97
Academic Probation	97
Academic Suspension	97
Academic Appeals	97
Readmission	97
Academic Dismissal	97
Graduation Requirements	97
Intent to Graduate	97
Walking in Commencement	97
Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health	98
Purpose Statement	98
Program Objectives	98
Program Delivery	98
Course Requirements	98
Accreditation	98
Admission Standards	98
Admission Process and Timeframe	98
Tuition and Fees	98
Financial Aid	98
Certificate Completion Requirements	98
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education	99
Purpose Statement	99
Program Objectives	99
Program Delivery	99
Course Requirements	99
Accreditation	99
Admission Standards	99
Admission Process and Timeframe	99
Tuition and Fees	99
Financial Aid	99
Certificate Completion Requirements	99
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership	100
Purpose Statement	100
Program Objectives	100
Program Delivery	100
Course Requirements	100
Accreditation	100
Admission Standards	100
Admission Process and Timeframe	100
Tuition and Fees	100
Financial Aid	100
Certificate Completion Requirements	100
School of Nursing Faculty	101
School of Pharmacy	102
Doctor of Pharmacy	103
Purpose Statement/Mission	103
Core Goals	103
Program Objectives	103
Professional Pharmacy Curriculum	104
Field Experience Credit Hour Equivalencies	104
Accreditation	105
Regional Accreditation	105
Licensure	105
Admission Standards	105
Admission Process	105
Tuition and Fees	106
P4 (Fourth Professional Year Tuition and Program Costs)	106
Financial Aid and Scholarships	106
Academic Advising	106
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards	106
Academic Discipline Policies	107
Academic Warning	107
Academic Probation	107
Academic Suspension	107
Academic Appeals	107
Readmission	107
Academic Dismissal	107
Graduation Requirements	107
Intent to Graduate	107
Walking in Commencement	107
Combined Degree Programs	108
Purpose Statement	108
PharmD/MAI Combined Degree Course Requirements	108
PharmD/MBA Combined Degree Course Requirements	108
Program Delivery	108
Admission Standards	108
School of Pharmacy Faculty	109
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions	110
A	111
Accounting (ACCT)	111
Analytics (ANLT)	111
Athletic Training (ATRN)	111
B	113
Bible and Theology — Applied Theology (BTAT)	113
Bible and Theology — Biblical Languages (BTBL)	115
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTBS)	115
Bible and Theology — Christian Ministry (BTCM)	115
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTGS)	116
Bible and Theology — History and Theology (BTHT)	116
Bible and Theology — New Testament (BTNT)	117
Bible and Theology — Old Testament (BTOT)	118
Bible and Theology — Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA)	118
Business Administration (BUS)	118
C	119
Communication (COM)	119
Cybersecurity (CYBS)	119
E	120
Economics (ECON)	120
F	120
Finance (FIN)	120
H	120
Healthcare (HLCA)	120
I	120
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (INNV)	120
Information Technology Management (ITM)	121
L	121
Linguistics (LING)	121
M	121
Management (MGMT)	121
Master Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)	122
Marketing (MRKT)	125
N	125
Nursing (NSG)	125
P	130
Pharmacy (PHAR)	130
W	137
Worship (WSHP)	137
Appendix	138
Board of Trustees	139
Officers	139
Term of Office Ending June 2026	139
Term of Office Ending June 2027	139
Term of Office Ending June 2028	139
Emeriti	139
Administration	139
Cabinet	139
Chancellor	139
Other Faculty	140
Administrative Faculty	140
Library Faculty	140
Administrative Staff	140
Graduate Enrollment	140
Office of the Registrar	140
Student Life and Christian Ministries	140
Correspondence	140
Doctrinal Statement	141
Academic Calendar	145
Graduate Course Schedules	145
Student Planning - Registration/Progression	145
Drop/Add Refund Schedule	145
Contact Email	145

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