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Pacific Islands University, Guam CATALOG 2014-2015 Accredited by Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) PACIFIC ISLANDS UNIVERSITY Pacific Islands Bible College Pacific Islands Christian College Pacific Islands Evangelical Seminary CATALOG 2014-2015 Providing excellent, accessible, transformational Christian higher education in the Pacific since 1976 CONTENTS President’s Welcome .................................................................................................................. 1 Foundational Information .......................................................................................................... 2 Vision Statement ........................................................................................................................... 2 Purpose & Mission Statement......................................................................................................... 2 Philosophy of Education ................................................................................................................ 4 Statement of Faith ........................................................................................................................ 5 History ......................................................................................................................................... 6 Accreditation ................................................................................................................................ 7 Standards of Behavior ................................................................................................................... 7 Plagiarism and Academic Honesty .................................................................................................. 8 Privacy Rights ............................................................................................................................... 9 Articulation Information ................................................................................................................. 9 PIU Functional Chart ................................................................................................................... 10 Admission .................................................................................................................................11 Diversity ..................................................................................................................................... 11 Non-Discrimination ...................................................................................................................... 11 Undergraduate Application Procedure ........................................................................................... 11 Undergraduate Taking Seminary / Graduate Courses..................................................................... 12 Certificate in Basic English Application Procedure .......................................................................... 13 Graduate-Seminary Application Procedure .................................................................................... 13 Graduate Admission Requirement ................................................................................................ 14 Admission under Special Circumstances ........................................................................................ 14 Remedial English Policy ............................................................................................................... 15 Process for Appealing Academic Status/ Academic Probation ......................................................... 15 Add/Drop Policy .......................................................................................................................... 16 Withdrawals and Absences .......................................................................................................... 16 Attendance Policy for Online Classes ............................................................................................ 17 PIBC Undergraduate Academic Programs ...............................................................................18 Biblical Studies Purpose Statement ............................................................................................... 18 Certificate in Biblical Studies ........................................................................................................ 19 Diploma in Biblical Studies ........................................................................................................... 19 Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies Degree ................................................................................... 20 Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies Degree .................................................................................... 21 Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies: Minors .................................................................................... 22 PICC Undergraduate Academic Programs ...............................................................................26 Liberal Studies Purpose Statement ............................................................................................... 26 Certificate in Basic English Purpose Statement .............................................................................. 26 Certificate in Basic English ........................................................................................................... 27 Community English Classes .......................................................................................................... 28 Certificate in Dive Instruction ....................................................................................................... 28 Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies Degree ................................................................................... 28 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Degree .................................................................................... 29 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Minors .................................................................................... 31 PIES Graduate Academic Program ...........................................................................................32 Graduate Studies Purpose Statement ........................................................................................... 32 Master of Arts in Religion ............................................................................................................. 32 Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies .......................................................................... 33 Grading and Academic Standing ..............................................................................................35 Policy for Transfer of Credit ......................................................................................................... 36 2014-2015 Academic Calendar ................................................................................................37 Financial Information ...............................................................................................................38 Schedule of Charges ................................................................................................................... 38 Miscellaneous Charges ................................................................................................................ 38 Typical Cost of Attendance .......................................................................................................... 39 Sample Scenario of Net Costs ...................................................................................................... 40 Policy for Late Registration .......................................................................................................... 41 Refund Policy .............................................................................................................................. 41 Student Financial Obligation Policy ............................................................................................... 41 Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................... 42 Scholarships and Grants .............................................................................................................. 42 Veterans Benefits ........................................................................................................................ 43 Undergraduate Course Descriptions ........................................................................................45 Graduate Course Descriptions..................................................................................................58 Faculty ......................................................................................................................................64 Staff Listing ..............................................................................................................................69 Supporting Agencies ...............................................................................................................70 Donations .................................................................................................................................70 PIU Contact Information .........................................................................................................71 Adopted by the Board of Trustees October
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