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2020-2021 GRADUATE BULLETIN Contents

Introduction �� 4 Continuation in the Graduate Program ��16 Financial Information ��22 Doctor of Ministry Program ��35

A Philosophy for Christian Education ��4 Requirements for the Master’s Degree ��16 General Expenses for 2020-2021 ��22 Doctor of Education Program ��36

Statement of Purpose/Mission ��5 Second Master’s Degree ��16 Refund Policy ��22 Certificate Programs��38

Institutional Objectives ��5 College/University Teaching Credentials ��17 Payments ��22 Human Resource Professional ��38

Purpose of the Graduate School Program ��5 Research ��17 Payment Plans ��23 Instructional Leadership ��39

Goals of the Graduate School Program ��5 Graduate and Doctoral Courses ��17 Financial Aid ��23 Learning Disabilities ��40

Who Should Apply ��5 Undergraduates Enrolled in Graduate Courses ��17 Institutional Financial Aid ��23 Teacher Leader ��41 Accreditation and Affiliation ��6 Full Time Status ��17 Federal Financial Aid ��23 Missions – IMB Foundations ��42 Admissions Information �� 8 Maximum Course Load ��17 Graduate Curriculum ��26 Discipleship and Spiritual Formation ��43 Graduate Admissions Criteria and Processes ��8 Leveling Courses ��17 Master Of Arts In Christian Ministry ��26 Advanced Music Education Studies ��44 Master Of Business Administration ��8 Portfolio Experience ��18 Master Of Divinity ��26 Course Descriptions ��45 Master Of Education ��9 Advanced Standing Examinations ��18 Master Of Arts In Leadership ��28 Master of Arts in Christian Ministry / Master Master of Music Education Admissions ��10 Topics Courses ��18 of Divinity ��45 Servant Leadership Concentration ��28 Admissions Requirements for The Doctor Of Directed Study Courses ��18 ��51 Ministry Program ��11 Spiritual Formation Concentration ��28 Course Changes, Drops, and Withdrawals ��18 Master of Arts in Leadership ��52 Application Process ��11 Master Of Business Administration ��29 Classroom Disruption ��20 Master of Business Administration ��54 Admissions Requirement For The Doctor Of MBA with a Concentration in Financial Planning ��29 Education Program ��12 The Grading System ��20 MBA with a Concentration in Human Resources ��29 Master of Education ��57 International Admissions ��13 Academic Honesty ��20 Master of Education ��30 Master of Arts in Teaching ��59 Transfer Policy ��13 Academic Probation and Suspension ��20 Learning Disabilities Concentration ��30 Master of Music Education ��62 Provisional Admission ��14 Minimum Academic Standards for Students Receiving VA Educational Benefits ��21 R2S for Elementary and Early Childhood Master of Medical Science in PA Medicine ��66 Special Student ��14 Concentration ��31 Capstone Course ��21 Doctor of Ministry ��74 Transient Student ��14 R2S for Middle and High School Concentration ��31 Comprehensive Exam ��21 Doctor of Education ��75 Readmission of Former Students ��14 Teacher Leader Concentration ��31 Applying for Degrees, Diplomas, and Transcripts ��21 Personnel ��79 Time Limits ��15 Master of Arts in Teaching (Math, Social Studies, Letters of Completion ��21 Science, and English) ��32 Academic Information �� 16 Career Services ��21 Master of Music Education ��33 Admission to Candidacy ��16 Commencement Attendance ��21 Master of Medical Science in PA Medicine ��34 Graduation Under a Particular Catalog ��16 Student Conduct Expectations ��21

2020-2021 NGU Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 2 – – 3 – Introduction program prepares educators to be competent in their An education at North Greenville University is regarded 4. Achieving high academic standards through teaching and focused on the needs of their students in as preparation for effective Christian service and the employment of qualified professionals and The Graduate School at North Greenville University is a research-based classroom. All of this is accomplished witness. The Bible, as the inspired and infallible Word through furnishing appropriate educational the culmination of a compelling vision. Built on NGU’s through the preparation of teachers based on the of God, is the solid foundation of the curriculum and support services; solid reputation as a leading Christ-centered liberal arts standards associated with the National Board of the basis of the philosophy of education and of life. We 5. Providing an environment in which students can institution and sustained by an impressive graduate Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Throughout care about the spiritual well-being of our students as realize their fullest potential as complete persons, faculty, the Graduate School offers nine Master’s each course, the MEd program will instill Biblical well as their academic achievements. developing intellectually, physically, socially, principles related to the teaching profession. The degree programs and three Doctoral programs: culturally, morally, and spiritually; program also offers licensed teachers the opportunity Attendance at North Greenville University is a privilege, Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) to complete courses that meet the Read 2 Succeed. and not a right, which may be forfeited by any student 6. Affording a special sense of community through ◦ Four distinct areas who does not conform to the standards and regulations the development of close, personal relationships Master of Divinity (MDiv) The Master of Music Education program provides an of the institution. The University may request the and the nurturing efforts of a caring, Christian, Master of Business Administration (MBA) opportunity for state certified music teachers to build withdrawal at any time of any student, who, in the dedicated faculty, staff, and administration. Master of Education (MEd) on their existing knowledge in a master’s level program. opinion of the University, does not fit into the spirit Master of Arts in Teaching The program is fully online, with the exception of of the institution, regardless of whether that student Purpose of the Graduate School Program ◦ Four content areas (not currently being offered) optional private lessons. Highly qualified professors conforms to its specific rules and regulations. The Graduate School program exists to fulfill the Great Master of Music Education (MMED) engage the student in beneficial ways, allowing for more specialized focus from an elementary setting to Commission by enabling students to enter meaningful Master of Medical Science in PA Medicine (PA) Statement of Purpose/Mission high school musicals or marching bands. and fulfilling professions within the leadership ministry Doctor of Education (DEd) The University’s Mission Statement, Identity Statement, of the Church, the global business community, and the ◦ EdD Leadership in K-12 The Master of Medical Science in PA Medicine is a and Core Values were reviewed, modified and community of educators by helping them to develop an ◦ EdD Leadership in Higher Education full-time professional degree program intended to approved by the University’s Board of Trustees in integration of faith and learning, and demonstrate the Doctor of Ministry (DMin). prepare students academically and professionally for November of 2018. application of biblical precepts to professional practice. The Master of Arts in the area of Christian Ministry patient-focused healthcare in diverse populations The new approved statements are: degrees are designed specifically to equip students and environments. This entry-level master’s degree Goals of the Graduate School Program 1. To strengthen the student’s knowledge of a field building on their distinct ministry passion. The is completed as a cohort over a period of 24 months. 2.1 Mission – North Greenville University exists to of study and practice offered by North Greenville schedules and course offerings are designed to meet The MMS program is focused on producing primary glorify God by cultivating graduates who are University. busy schedules of church leaders and professionals. care PAs with a commitment to service that transforms equipped to serve as transformational leaders for Master’s students do not have to give up their current health care for the benefit of people and their church and society. communities, locally and globally. 2. To help the student integrate learning in the employment or disrupt family life to complete this content area with the application of knowledge in a 2.2 Identity Statement – North Greenville University, program. Likewise, recent university graduates can professional context. rapidly pursue their ministry goals while engaged in The Doctor of Education program is designed to affiliated with and committed to the South advanced study. The various areas of study for the provide a terminal degree in educational leadership Carolina Baptist Convention, in support of 3. To help the student master communication skills Master of Arts degrees include: Discipleship and with a strong focus on research. Students will choose the work of the Southern Baptist Convention applicable to the student’s professional goals. Spiritual Formation; Church Growth and Renewal, one concentration in either K-12 leadership or higher and the broader evangelical community, is a comprehensive university rooted in the liberal 4. To teach the student how to use modern research Missions and evangelism, Christian Ministry. In education leadership. arts tradition. tools relevant to the chosen field of study. additional we offer the Master of Divinity degree. These degrees can be completed completely online, The Doctor of Ministry program is designed to provide 2.3 Core Values – North Greenville University is 5. To make the student aware of his or her own in the classroom, or through a combination of the advanced training for ministers who already hold committed to being Christcentered, biblically values as these apply to the study and teaching of a two options. the Master of Divinity or its equivalent (54 graduate faithful, academically excellent and mission- content area. semester hours) and who have at least three years focused. (NGU Board Policy Manual, p. 3) The Master of Business Administration program is of ministry experience. The DMin is offered with a 6. To increase the student’s awareness of the differing designed for the working professional who desires concentration in Great Commission Studies. cultural values of diverse populations. Institutional Objectives to enhance his or her business acumen in a Christian The University endeavors to serve these purposes by: 7. To strengthen the student’s abilities to interact institution. The program offers courses in a compressed A Philosophy for Christian Education and collaborate with others in studying, analyzing, format that, when taken in order, will result in As a Christian school, North Greenville University must 1. Offering liberal arts curricula that lead to the and formulating solutions to problems and in graduation within a year and a half. MBA students can associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees; implementing effective change. continue their employment while taking courses during keep the emphasis upon the person and work of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was begotten by the Holy the evenings, completely online or in a hybrid format. 2. Strengthening opportunities to meet the needs The program offers a balanced approach between Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, true God and true man of advanced and gifted students while continuing Who Should Apply developing people skills and building analytical abilities. who died as the substitutionary atonement for the to maintain the University’s heritage of providing • Adults in secular professions who sense a call forgiveness of sin, was resurrected from the dead, and quality education for all students; to full-time congregational leadership or those now reigns as the living Lord. The University is Christian The Master of Education program is designed to currently in ministry related fields who seek to when Christ is the head and center of all its thinking 3. Presenting distinctive, innovative programs offer a quality education, for licensed teachers, in a strengthen their education or skill set should apply and conduct. that attract and meet the needs of non- biblically sound, Christ-centered environment. The MEd to the MA Ministry programs. traditional students;

2020-2021 NGU Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 4 – – 5 – • Adults entering the business professions for the Accreditation and Affiliation first time, experienced professionals who want to North Greenville University is accredited by the further develop their business knowledge or those Southern Association of Colleges and Schools who find their careers stagnating in their current Commission on Colleges to award bachelor’s, positions should apply to the MBA program. master’s, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on • Former graduate or seminary students who Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia discontinued previous study to address family or 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about career needs. the accreditation of North Greenville University. North Greenville University is also a member of the • Undergraduate students in their senior year who South Carolina Association of Independent Colleges want to fast-track their ministry or career goals by and Universities, the International Association of getting a jump start on an advanced degree. Baptist Colleges and Universities, the Consortium • Visionaries who understand the need to retool for for Global Education, South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, the National Collegiate effective leadership and ministry. Athletic Association, the National Christian College • Individuals whose undergraduate degree is not Athletic Association, the International Assembly for in business, but whose career paths indicate the Collegiate Business Education, the Council for Christian importance of improving their business skills, will Colleges and Universities, and Tuition Exchange, Inc., appreciate the MBA curriculum. The National Association of Schools of Music, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher • Persons who desire to enhance their careers Education. Documents of accreditation may be found by developing advanced professional skill and in the office of the President of North Greenville knowledge sets. University.

• Individuals wanting to pursue a graduate degree North Greenville University is incorporated as a in education should have one form of K-12 non-profit educational institution by the State of certification. South Carolina.

• Ministers seeking the professional doctorate (DMin)

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 6 – Back to Table of Contents – 7 – Admissions Information 5. Submit a self-reflective statement of 500 words 6. Those applicants whose undergraduate major is Naturalization Service, including a demonstrated relating the applicant’s personal goals to the in a field unrelated to the MBA program may be ability to meet the financial obligations of The Graduate School provides opportunity for program requirements. This statement should required to take additional hours of leveling or graduate study. The form, “Statement of Financial advanced study to qualified and motivated students reflect the student’s ability to communicate prerequisite coursework. Responsibility,” must be completed, signed, and who have the determination and personal vision to effectively through writing, as writing ability will be accompanied by a letter from the student’s or 7. An interview with the Graduate Academic Services become effective and dedicated servant leaders. one component in determining whether or not the sponsor’s bank showing an amount sufficient to student will be accepted into any program. Office may be required. cover one year of graduate study. Admissions Decisions 6. Those applicants whose undergraduate major is 8. All international applicants must be able to read, In examining the credentials of applicants, the Graduate in a field unrelated to the MACM program may write, speak, and understand the English language Master Of Education Enrollment Office considers the applicant’s experience, be required to take additional hours of leveling or with a high degree of proficiency in order to 1. Complete application and pay application fee. commitment, and character, as well as academic ability prerequisite coursework. successfully complete graduate level work. Much demonstrated in the applicant’s undergraduate and of an applicant’s success will depend on fluency 2. Official transcripts in English, listing all graduate transfer records. Admitted students will receive 7. An interview with the Graduate Academic Services in English. Thus, international applicants must undergraduate and graduate work, must be a letter of admission from the Associate Vice President of Office may be required. submit a minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a submitted from regionally accredited institutions, Adult and Graduate Academics. Foreign Language) score of 550 paper-based or or institutions that are members of the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Transcripts Admission Deadlines 213 computer-based, unless the primary language Master Of Business Administration of the applicant’s home country is English or the must indicate the completion of pre¬requisite Applicants are accepted on a rolling admissions basis, 1. Complete application and pay application fee. applicant has matriculated from schools whose bachelor’s degree and list appropriate leveling which means that the applications are considered for work for graduate study. 5-eight week terms for graduate level programs, with 2. Official transcripts in English, listing all primary language of instruction is English. Official score reports must be sent directly to NGU from the exception of the Master of Medical Science and the undergraduate and graduate work, must be 3. Applicants need one of the following for regular the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Only scores Doctor of Ministry. submitted from regionally accredited institutions, admission into the MEd program: or institutions that are members of the Council on from tests completed within the two years prior Graduate Admissions Criteria and Processes Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Transcripts to the date of application will be accepted. To take A cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.7 on a the TOEFL, the student must obtain a specially 4-point scale. Master Of Arts In Christian Ministry and must indicate the completion of pre¬requisite bachelor’s degree and list appropriate leveling prepared “Bulletin of Information” from the office If the applicant does not meet one of the grade point Master Of Divinity for the country or area. Copies of the “Bulletin” 1. Complete application and pay application fee. work for graduate study. averages listed above, a Graduate Record Exam Score are usually available at United States educational (GRE) may be required for consideration. Test scores 2. Official transcripts in English, listing all 3. Applicants need one of the following for regular commissions and foundations, United States older than five years prior to the date of application undergraduate and graduate work, must be admission into the master’s programs: Information Services (USIS) offices, bi-national are not acceptable. submitted from regionally accredited institutions, centers, and private organizations, such as the If the AVP of Graduate Academic Services determines A cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 (on a Institute of International Education (IIE). Students or institutions that are members of the Council on 4-point scale) that a student needs to take a standardized test, the Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Transcripts who are unable to obtain a “Bulletin” locally should student is responsible for preparing, scheduling, and must indicate the completion of pre¬requisite If the applicant does not meet one of the grade request one well in advance from: TOEFL Phone: funding the exam. point averages listed above, a Graduate Record Exam 609-771-7100 Educational Testing Service, Fax: bachelor’s degree and list appropriate leveling Score (GRE), a Miller Analogies Test (MAT) Score, or a 4. Provide three letters of reference including work for graduate study. 609-771-7500, P.O. Box 6155. E-mail: toefl@cts. one from an individual who has been directly Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) Score org, Princeton, NJ 08541-6155 Website: http:// may be required for consideration. Test scores older involved in supervising the applicant’s professional 3. Applicants need one of the following for regular www.toefl.org. than five years prior to the date of application are not experience if the applicant has been out of college admission into the master’s programs: acceptable. To request an exemption from taking the TOEFL, for three or more years or an academic advisor for A cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 on a If the AVP of Graduate Academic Services determines please submit an appeal for the exemption with more recent graduates. 4-point scale that a student needs to take a standardized test, the your application. Please note that an applicant 5. Submit a self-reflective statement of 500 words If the applicant does not meet one of the grade point student is responsible for preparing, scheduling, and must have the financial resources to take the funding the exam. relating the applicant’s personal goals to the averages listed above, then a Graduate Record Exam required TOEFL exam. Inability to pay for the exam program requirements. This statement should Score (GRE), a Miller Analogies Test (MAT) Score, or a 4. Three letters of reference, including one from is not a valid reason for exemption. Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) Score reflect the student’s ability to communicate an individual who has been directly involved in effectively through writing, as writing ability will be may be required for consideration. Test scores older supervising the applicant’s professional experience 9. International Applicants: To receive unconditional than five years prior to the date of application are not admission, the quality of post-secondary studies one component in determining whether or not the if the applicant has been out of college for three student will be accepted into any program. acceptable. or more years or an academic advisor for more must meet the usual standards for admission to If the AVP of Graduate Academic Services determines recent graduates. the Graduate School. Transcripts of work taken in 6. A copy of a current, valid South Carolina teaching that a student needs to take a standardized test, the an international university must be submitted to certificate or out-of-state equivalent (or evidence student is responsible for preparing, scheduling, and 5. Submit a self-reflective statement of 500 words World Education Services, P.O. Box 745, Old Chelsea of prior certification) or an explanation should be funding the exam. relating the applicant’s personal goals to the Station, New York, NY 10113-0745, or Josef Silny & included in your 500 word essay regarding your 4. Provide three letters of reference including program requirements. This statement should Associates, 7101 S.W. 102 Avenue, Miami, Florida professional reasons for pursuing this degree one from an individual who has been directly reflect the student’s ability to communicate 33173 for a detailed evaluation before being mailed without your teacher certification established. involved in supervising the applicant’s professional effectively through writing, as writing ability will be to the Graduate Admission Office. International experience if the applicant has been out of college one component in determining whether or not the applicants must also meet all requirements 7. All international applicants must be able to read, for three or more years or an academic advisor for student will be accepted into any program. set forth by the United States Immigration and write, speak, and understand the English language more recent graduates.

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 8 – Back to Table of Contents – 9 – with a high degree of proficiency in order to Master of Music Education Admissions Foreign Language) score of 550 paper-based or prior to the beginning of a seminar in order to successfully complete graduate level work. Much 1. Complete application and pay application fee. 213 computer-based, unless the primary language participate in that course. of an applicant’s success will depend on fluency of the applicant’s home country is English or the in English. Thus, international applicants must 2. Official transcripts in English, listing all applicant has matriculated from schools whose Admission Criteria submit a minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a undergraduate and graduate work, must be primary language of instruction is English. Official submitted from regionally accredited institutions, Graduates of accredited colleges and universities who Foreign Language) score of 550 paper-based or score reports must be sent directly to NGU from have also earned a Master of Divinity degree or its 213 computer-based, unless the primary language or institutions that are members of the Council the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Only scores on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). equivalent (54 graduate semester hours) from an of the applicant’s home country is English or the from tests completed within the two years prior institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency applicant has matriculated from schools whose Undergraduate transcripts must indicate the to the date of application will be accepted. To take or the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), and primary language of instruction is English. Official completion of pre¬requisite bachelor’s degree, and the TOEFL, the student must obtain a specially have otherwise demonstrated aptitude for academic score reports must be sent directly to NGU from graduate transcripts must list any deficiency work prepared “Bulletin of Information” from the office work on the doctoral level, may apply for admission to the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Only scores taken at prior institution. for the country or area. Copies of the “Bulletin” the program of studies leading to the Doctor of Ministry from tests completed within the two years prior are usually available at United States educational degree. A minimum cumulative master’s level grade point 3. Applicants need the following (3-8) for regular to the date of application will be accepted. To take commissions and foundations, United States average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required for consideration admission in the MMED degree program: the TOEFL, the student must obtain a specially Information Services (USIS) offices, bi-national for this program. Applicants with a lower grade point prepared “Bulletin of Information” from the office centers, and private organizations, such as the average may be admitted on academic probation if they A cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.75 on a successfully complete all other requirements including any for the country or area. Copies of the “Bulletin” 4-point scale. Institute of International Education (IIE). Students additional required standardized testing and assignments are usually available at United States educational If the applicant does not meet one of the grade point who are unable to obtain a “Bulletin” locally as determined by the Dean. commissions and foundations, United States averages listed above, a Graduate Record Exam Score should request one well in advance from: TOEFL Information Services (USIS) offices, bi-national (GRE) may be required for consideration. Test scores Phone: 609-771-7100 Educational Testing Service The Doctor of Ministry Program is most effective when centers, and private organizations, such as the older than five years prior to the date of application Fax: 609-771-7500.P.O. Box 6155. E-mail: toefl@ the students bring to it a period of experience in ministry Institute of International Education (IIE). Students are not acceptable. cts.org Princeton, NJ 08541-6155 Website: http:// that follows the attainment of the first professional who are unable to obtain a “Bulletin” locally should www.toefl.org. degree. In most cases, applicants must have three years of If the AVP of Graduate Academic Services determines full-time post-Master of Divinity ministry experience prior request one well in advance from: TOEFL Phone: that a student needs to take a standardized test, the 609-771-7100, Educational Testing Service Fax: To request an exemption from taking the TOEFL, to beginning the Doctor of Ministry Program and must be student is responsible for preparing, scheduling, and continuously engaged in some type of Christian ministry 609-771-7500, P.O. Box 6155. E-mail: toefl@cts. funding the exam. please submit an appeal for the exemption with your application. Please note that an applicant during enrollment. org, Princeton, NJ 08541-6155 Website: http:// All applicants for the Master of Music Education www.toefl.org. must have the financial resources to take the The program of study required for the Doctor of Ministry degree must take a placement test in Music Theory required TOEFL exam. Inability to pay for the exam and Music History administered by the Cline degree will be no fewer than three academic years and no To request an exemption from taking the TOEFL, School of Music. is not a valid reason for exemption. greater than six. Entering students must understand the please submit an appeal for the exemption with high level of commitment that is expected and required your application. Please note that an applicant 4. Provide two professional reference forms from 8. International Applicants: To receive unconditional to actively participate in this degree program year must have the financial resources to take the individuals who have knowledge of the applicant’s admission, the quality of post-secondary studies round for this period of time. Admission to the Doctor of required TOEFL exam. Inability to pay for the exam capabilities/professional musical experience, and must meet the usual standards for admission to Ministry Program is determined by an evaluation of the is not a valid reason for exemption. one personal reference. the Graduate School. Transcripts of work taken in applicant’s academic ability and potential for excellence an international university must be submitted to in ministry. Decisions on admission to the program are 8. International Applicants: To receive unconditional 5. Submit a self-reflective statement of no more than World Education Services, P.O. Box 745, Old Chelsea made by the dean in conjunction with the Doctor of admission, the quality of post-secondary studies 500 words relating the applicant’s personal goals Station, New York, NY 10113-0745, or Josef Silny & Ministry Committee. to the program requirements. This statement must meet the usual standards for admission Associates, 7101 S.W. 102 Avenue, Miami, Florida Academic ability is assessed based on transcripts of all to the Graduate School. Transcripts of work should reflect the student’s ability to communicate 33173 for a detailed evaluation before being mailed effectively through writing, as writing ability will be college, seminary, and graduate work, performance on taken in an international university must be to the Graduate Admission Office. International the Miller Analogies Test, and other tests or assignments submitted to World Education Services, P.O. Box one component in determining whether or not the applicants must also meet all requirements the dean considers appropriate. Potential for excellence in 745, Old Chelsea Station, New York, NY 10113- student will be accepted into any program. set forth by the United States Immigration and ministry is assessed based on a letter of recommendation 0745, or Josef Silny & Associates, 7101 S.W. 102 Naturalization Service, including a demonstrated from the applicant’s church, on references from at least 6. A copy of current, valid South Carolina teaching Avenue, Miami, Florida 33173, for a detailed ability to meet the financial obligations of five specified persons acquainted with the applicant’s certificate or out-of-state equivalent (or evidence evaluation before being mailed to the Graduate graduate study. The form, “Statement of Financial ministry, and on a goals and ministry essay involving of prior certification) and Music Education Admissions Office. International applicants must Responsibility,” must be completed, signed, and one’s Christian experience, calling, ministry service, and applicants (for the MMED) must have a certificate also meet all requirements set forth by the accompanied by a letter from the student’s or response to an actual ministry case study. In addition, for Music Education, K-12 (Instrumental, United States Immigration and Naturalization sponsor’s bank showing an amount sufficient to assessment is based upon an interview with the dean by Choral, Piano). phone or in person. Service, including a demonstrated ability to meet cover one year of graduate study. the financial obligations of graduate study. The 7. All international applicants must be able to read, form, “Statement of Financial Responsibility,” Application Process write, speak, and understand the English language Admissions Requirements for The Doctor Of 1. Complete all items on the Full Application for must be completed, signed, and accompanied with a high degree of proficiency in order to by a letter from the student’s or sponsor’s bank Ministry Program Admission form. Attach a recent passport style successfully complete graduate level work. Much photograph of the applicant in the space provided. showing an amount sufficient to cover one year of of an applicant’s success will depend on fluency Students may seek admission to the Doctor of Ministry graduate study. in English. Thus, international applicants must Program at any time during the academic year. The 2. Submission of official transcripts of all academic submit a minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a on-campus intensive seminars will normally be taught work reflecting credit hours the applicant has in March and October. Application must be approved completed beyond the secondary school level.

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 10 – Back to Table of Contents – 11 – 3. Applicants are required to take the Miller Analogies Admissions Requirement For The Doctor Of from accredited institutions, applicant/program fit, and 2. To receive unconditional admission, the quality Test (MAT). The applicant is advised to secure Education Program a preferred, target combined GRE scores of 290 on the of post-secondary studies must meet the usual verbal and quantitative reasoning portion, as well as a information about the MAT from the Psychological If you have earned a master’s degree from an standards for admission to the Graduate School. Corporation, 555 Academic Court, San Antonio, TX minimum of 3.5 on the analytical portion and writing Transcripts of work taken in an international accredited university and maintained an overall GPA 78204 (1-800-228-0752), website: mathome.htm. sample or a preferred, target minimum score of 400 on university must be submitted to World Education of at least 3.0 on a four-point scale in your graduate the MAT with writing sample. All factors will be used The MAT must be taken in time for the score report Services, P.O. Box 745, Old Chelsea Station, New coursework, then you can be considered for admission to determine a complete picture of the candidate’s to be available to the dean when he evaluates York, NY 10113-0745, or Josef Silny & Associates, to NGU’s EdD program. competitiveness and ability to successfully complete the the application. The MAT may be taken on select EdD program. 7101 S.W. 102 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33173, college campuses in each state. An MAT taken for a detailed evaluation before being mailed to within the past five years will be accepted. To apply, complete the following steps: To receive transfer credit, students must submit to their the Graduate Admissions Office. International admissions advisor an official doctoral-level transcript, applicants must also meet all requirements 1. Fill in the online graduate school application. 4. The Program Director will interview the applicant from a regionally accredited institution, along with a set forth by the United States Immigration and in order to determine the prospect’s potential for Graduate Credit Transfer Request form and course 2. Send the following documents to NGU’s Office of Naturalization Service, including a demonstrated acceptance into the program. The interview may descriptions of the courses that are under consideration Adult and Graduate Admissions at 405 Lancaster ability to meet the financial obligations of be held, by telephone or in person, after receipt of for transfer credit. Transfer credit is officially counted Ave., Greer, SC 29650: graduate study. The form, “Statement of Financial a completed application packet and all required, toward the student’s degree after successful completion of two terms in the EdD program. Responsibility,” must be completed, signed, and official transcripts. a. One of the following test score and writing accompanied by a letter from the student’s or sample combinations: sponsor’s bank showing an amount sufficient to 5. Applicants are required to secure five character International Admissions cover one year of graduate study. references for admission forms from individuals i. Test score for the Graduate Record In addition to the above criteria, international students qualified to judge the applicant’s potential for Examination (GRE) and an academic writing must also meet these additional requirements. ministry and capacity for growth through an sample of 300 words or more Transfer Policy advanced study program. References should 1. All international applicants must be able to read, 1. A Transfer Request Form must be completed and include a former professor in master’s level ii. Test score for the Miller Analogies Test write, speak, and understand the English language submitted to the student’s Admissions Advisor. studies, a colleague in ministry outside of one’s (MAT) and an academic writing sample of with a high degree of proficiency in order to church or agency, a denominational leader, a lay 1,000 words or more successfully complete graduate level work. Much 2. New students must request a transcript analysis by leader in one’s church or agency, and a community of an applicant’s success will depend on fluency the Associate Vice President of Adult and Graduate leader outside one’s church or agency. Ask the b. Three professional letters of recommendation in English. Thus, international applicants must Academic Services or the Graduate School Council individual to mail the form directly to the Doctor of must approve all requests for transfer of graduate c. A check for the $50 application fee submit a minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Ministry office. Foreign Language) score of 550 paper-based or credit. Transfer credit will not be considered for the following capstone or thesis-oriented courses: d. Test score for the Test of English as a 213 computer-based, unless the primary language 6. Request that the current place of ministry BUSN 5350, BUSN 6300, CM 6390, CM 6395, EDU Foreign Language (TOEFL) (This only applies of the applicant’s home country is English or the employment complete the Employer 5950; EDU 6000; EDU 6150; ENG, HIST, MATH, or to applicants whose native language is applicant has matriculated from schools whose Recommendation form. SCNS 6100; EDU 6500, EDU 6250, and MMED6320 not English.) primary language of instruction is English. Official Thesis/Project for the MMED degree. 7. Applicants are required to write and submit an score reports must be sent directly to NGU from 3. Download, print, and fill in the College Transcript Autobiographical Essay, Ministry Goals Essay, the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Only scores 3. Transfer credit will be officially applied to the Request Form, and then send it to the registrar of and a Case Study. The three part essay consists from tests completed within the two years prior student’s graduate record until the student has any colleges or universities you have previously of: (1) A description of the applicant’s salvation to the date of application will be accepted. To take completed a minimum of six graduate hours with a attended. (They will then send your official experience, call into ministry, experience in the TOEFL, the student must obtain a specially G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher. transcripts directly to NGU.) Christian discipleship, and experience in ministry, prepared “Bulletin of Information” from the office for the country or area. Copies of the “Bulletin” 4. Students may transfer up to twelve (12) hours of both voluntary and professional; (2) A summary 4. Have an intake interview with the Ed.D. Committee are usually available at United States educational graduate credit into the MACM, up to (35) hours of of the applicant’s professional and educational online or in person. goals and expectations as they relate to the Doctor commissions and foundations, United States graduate credit into the MDiv program, up to six (6) Information Services (USIS) offices, bi-national hours of graduate credit into the MBA program, up of Ministry Program; and (3) A response to a Notes provided case study concerning an actual ministry centers, and private organizations, such as the to nine (9) hours of graduate credit into the MEd scenario or problem. This essay will determine the Candidates who hold an earned doctorate from a Institute of International Education (IIE). Students program, and six (6) hours of approved graduate regionally accredited institution will be exempt from applicant’s quality and style of writing. This essay who are unable to obtain a “Bulletin” locally should credit into the MMED program. A student may the testing requirement for admission. Candidates that request one well in advance from: TOEFL Phone: petition the Graduate Music Council for approval should be ten pages, typewritten, and double- have earned nine credit hours in a regionally accredited spaced. An instruction sheet with the case study 609-771-7100, Educational Testing Service Fax: of an additional three (3) hours of transfer credit doctoral program with a minimum grade of “B” in all 609-771-7500, P.O. Box 6155. E-mail: [email protected], will be provided by the Doctor of Ministry office. courses will be exempt from the testing requirement for in Music Education, if the credits were earned admission. These candidates must provide an academic Princeton, NJ 08541-6155 Website: http://www. in the past 3 years. The graduate work must be 8. Enclose the $50 non-refundable application fee. writing sample of 1,000 words or more. Up to 21 hours toefl.org. To request an exemption from taking the completed at a regionally accredited college or of doctoral work may be transferred to NGU upon the TOEFL, please submit an appeal for the exemption university and consist of courses earning a grade If you have earned a master’s degree from an approval by the associate dean of graduate programs in with your application. Please note that an applicant of 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) or better. Coursework accredited university and maintained an overall GPA the College of Education, after transcript analysis. must have the financial resources to take the accepted for credit toward a graduate degree must of at least 3.0 on a four-point scale in your graduate required TOEFL exam. Inability to pay for the exam be relevant to the degree under consideration. Admission to the program depends on several factors, is not a valid reason for exemption. It must also reflect content and instruction coursework, then you can be considered for admission including the overall quality of application materials, to NGU’s DMin program. depth of professional experience, relevant degree(s)

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 12 – Back to Table of Contents – 13 – resulting in student competencies equivalent to take two core courses over the next two semesters Time Limits those required of students enrolled in similar following application. A student who is admitted on a Students have a time limit of five (5) calendar years to courses at NGU. provisional basis must complete nine graduate hours complete their degree from the beginning of the term with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or above at NGU in order to achieve in which they are initially accepted. 5. Requests by students seeking consideration of full acceptance into the graduate program. If the graduate credits earned at an institution or in a student cannot achieve a G.P.A. of 3.0 or above in the program that was not regionally accredited will be Credentials first twelve graduate hours completed at NGU, then the evaluated by the Assistant Associate Provost of student will be dropped from the graduate program. All records submitted by the applicant become the Graduate Academic Services using the following property of the University and are kept as part of the guidelines: No student may be admitted to the MACM/MDiv or MBA program with a grade point average lower than permanent record of the student. Copies of these a. Consistency with evaluation criteria of other a 2.25 on all baccalaureate work attempted or the credentials are confidential and will not be released regionally accredited institutions. last 64 hours of undergraduate work attempted. MEd to any outside person or agency without written prospects should refer to the MEd admissions process permission from the student. If students require b. An evaluation of all of the work completed in the duplicate records for any reason, they should be previous program on a course-by-course basis, section located on page 9 concerning provisional admission. No student may be admitted to the Master obtained from the original source. In accordance with including a review of the syllabus for each course, the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the requirements to complete each course, and of Music Education program with a grade point average students have access to confidential information the academic credentials of faculty teaching lower than 2.75 on all baccalaureate work attempted pertaining to them. In order to allow complete each course. or the last 64 hours of undergraduate work attempted. Master of Music Education prospects should refer openness for the individuals providing personal c. Students must have earned a 3.0 (on a 4-point to the Master of Music Education admission process references, the student may sign a waiver foregoing scale) or higher in each course being considered this privilege in respect to these forms. for transfer. section located on page (13 -14). d. Faculty teaching in these programs must have had the appropriate terminal degree. For faculty Special Student who had a master’s degree and taught as adjuncts A student entering any of the programs to take courses at the institution in question, a file documenting for professional or career enhancement as a non- special expertise in the area in which they were degree seeking student is granted special admission. teaching must be submitted. A maximum of nine semester hours of credit may be e. Transfer credit will be officially applied to the earned as a Special Student. Upon completion of nine student’s graduate record until the student has semester hours, Special Students will be required to completed a minimum of six graduate hours with a enroll as degree-seeking candidates and must meet all G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher. regular admission requirements. f. Graduate work completed longer than 5 years ago may not be considered for transfer credit into the Transient Student MBA, MEd, MAT, MA/MDiv, and past 3 years for the MMED program. Transient status is assigned to an applicant from another recognized graduate institution who desires enrollment at North Greenville University to take Provisional Admission courses for transfer to the institution in which the An applicant who does not meet the formal student is enrolled as a degree candidate. A transient requirements or standards for full admission may be student must submit an application for admission granted provisional admission. A student admitted and a letter from the director or dean of the graduate with provisional status must meet any condition program in which the student is regularly enrolled attached to admission before being granted indicating good standing and permission to transfer the full admission. Deficiencies may include lack of course work back to the home institution. undergraduate foundation studies, low test scores, or low undergraduate grade point average. For students admitted provisionally due to undergraduate course Readmission of Former Students prerequisite deficiencies, North Greenville University Any student who does not register for two consecutive generally offers undergraduate foundational courses terms must apply for readmission before resuming at various times throughout the year. An individual graduate work. The Graduate School office keeps having foundational deficiencies may not enroll in any inactive files for a year, after which students applying of the program’s courses until all deficiencies have for readmission must submit all new application been removed without permission of the dean of materials. Students will be notified by the Graduate the program. A student with low test scores or a low School office of their new status. undergraduate grade point average may be asked to

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 14 – Back to Table of Contents – 15 – Academic Information will be placed on hold and will not be allowed to complete all requirements for the degree, including a Undergraduates Enrolled in Graduate Courses register for additional course work until requirements minimum of 24 additional semester hours in residence. A senior student in the last regular term or summer Admission to Candidacy are satisfied. A student may apply up to a maximum of 12 semester session of undergraduate work may enroll in up to hours of related graduate credit (6 hours for the MBA, six semester hours of graduate work under certain In order to continue beyond one term of attendance Graduate Degree Plan and Advisement – Academic 35 hours for the MDiv) from an earlier graduate degree of graduate work, a degree-seeking student must conditions. The student must have completed an advisement will be provided for the student by the to a master’s degree. The second degree must still be application to the graduate program, have a cumulative be admitted to candidacy. Candidacy will be based Program Dean in which the student is enrolled, by a different from the first degree awarded. upon the student’s demonstrated competency and GPA of 3.0 or better, and have obtained written faculty member assigned to counsel graduate students, approval from the Program Dean in the area in which compliance with University requirements. To be or by the Graduate Studies Office. Advisors aid in admitted to candidacy by the Office of the Graduate College/University Teaching Credentials the work is offered. With approval from the academic selecting appropriate course sequences, in registration, advisor, the student may apply credit for graduate School, the student must: in the adjustment to being a graduate student, and Students seeking a graduate degree for University teaching are advised that regional accreditation course work to either the undergraduate degree or 1. Have on file all required admissions documents and in dealing with any academic problem that should graduate degree; however, in no instance may credit be arise. Students should make appointments to see agencies typically require University teachers be admitted to the Graduate Program. to hold a minimum of a master’s degree and 18 applied to both degrees. If the graduate course work their advisor prior to registration each term. Upon is to satisfy undergraduate degree requirements, the 2. Have on file an official degree plan approved by the acceptance into the program, students will receive a graduate hours in the specific discipline. Institutional requirements may vary. student shall be governed by the existing catalog of Advisor, Program Dean, and Associate Provost for letter that informs them of any leveling or prerequisite record. If the graduate course work is to be applied to Graduate Programs. work that needs to be completed. A copy of the graduate degree requirements, the student shall be degree plan is kept in each student’s official file in the 3. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in all Research governed by the current catalog at the time of initial Graduate Studies Office. There is no guarantee that graduate courses attempted at North Greenville Each program involves the student in the use of enrollment in graduate course work. courses taken prior to the filing of an approved degree University. appropriate research tools and the evaluation of plan will be applicable to the degree program. Although research findings. In addition, graduate faculty Full Time Status 4. Have no grade lower than C in all graduate courses the University seeks to provide continuing advisement, understand research techniques and will guide attempted at North Greenville University. the student has ultimate responsibility for knowing and students in developing competency in research Six (6) credit hours in an academic term constitutes a fulfilling degree requirements listed in the catalog. as a means of seeking truth. The DMin requires a full time course load. Graduation Under a Particular Catalog professional dissertation research project. Graduate degree requirements are governed by Requirements for the Master’s Degree Maximum Course Load the catalog in effect at the time of a student’s first General University requirements for the master’s Class Attendance A graduate student may not enroll for more than enrollment in graduate courses (when the student degree include: The University expects students to make class twelve (12) graduate credit hours in a regular semester establishes a transcript) or by any subsequent catalog, attendance a priority in the graduate program. in the MACM/MDiv program or more than six (6) whichever the student chooses, within a period of five 1. A minimum of 30 semester hours of approved Faculty members must provide a copy of attendance graduate credit hours in the MBA, MEd and MMED graduate credit. consecutive years. Degree requirements must be from requirements within one week of the beginning of program without the approval of the Program Dean or one catalog. Unless the student formally requests to 2. A minimum of 24 graduate semester hours in the the academic term. Instructors will determine if an Program Director. change catalogs, the catalog of record will be defined MACM program, 40 hours in the MDiv program, absence may be excused. When a student reaches that as the catalog in force when the student first enrolled 36 hours in the MBA program, and 27 hours in the number of absences considered by the instructor to Leveling Courses in graduate course work. Requests to change catalogs MEd completed at North Greenville University. be excessive, the instructor will so advise the student should be made in writing and submitted to the and file an unsatisfactory progress report with the Every master’s degree program assumes that the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies. In all cases, all 3. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale Program Dean. Any student who misses 25% or more participating student possesses a general university courses taken for credit toward the degree must have computed on all graduate work taken at North of the regularly scheduled class meetings may receive education through the baccalaureate level. Accordingly, been completed within the stated time limit. Greenville University. No grade of less than C will a grade of F in the course. Additional attendance the first prerequisite for the entering student is a be accepted as credit for any master’s degree. policies for each course, as defined by the instructor baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited No course with the grade of less than B will be in the course syllabus, constitute a part of the institution or, for international and special students, Continuation in the Graduate Program accepted as graduate transfer credit. University’s attendance policy. Student appeals should proof of equivalent training. In some instances, the An applicant admitted to the Graduate School must Graduate Admissions Committee may require a student 4. A minimum of 30 hours of approved graduate be addressed in writing to the Associate Provost for enroll within one calendar year of acceptance. to strengthen undergraduate knowledge and abilities credit in the Master of Music Education degree. Graduate Studies. Thereafter, the applicant must reapply for admission. or meet specific program prerequisites by transcript If one calendar year lapses between enrollments, the 5. Successful completion of the integrative evidence, course enrollment, or examination. The student is classified inactive and must reapply for capstone course. Graduate and Doctoral Courses student must complete these requirements before admission. In both cases, the applicant is not required Graduate courses are numbered 5000 or higher with enrolling in a course for which the requirements to pay a second application fee. To continue enrollment 6. Some programs may impose stricter requirements doctoral courses numbered 7000 or higher. Courses at are a prerequisite. If a student without adequate beyond the first term of attendance, the student must than these listed herein. the 5000 level are open only to students with graduate preparation wishes to enter a particular graduate matriculate as a degree-seeking or non-degree student standing and seniors who meet specific criteria. program, the Graduate Admissions Committee will prior to the beginning of the next semester. Students Second Master’s Degree (See below.) impose undergraduate leveling courses as a degree who have incomplete files in the Graduate School requirement. These courses will be in addition to the A student who already holds a master’s degree and Office due to lack of transcripts, GRE/GMAT/MAT scores 36 hours (or more) required for the master’s degree who wishes to receive a second master’s degree must (when required), or other required documentation

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 16 – Back to Table of Contents – 17 – itself. Leveling courses are not used in calculating and faculty member will work out the format of each Program Dean. Failure to file the Change of Program form must have approval from the graduate advisor prior graduate GPA. A student must earn a grade no course and will adhere to the following standards: can result in a grade of F in courses affected. to initiating a course substitution. To initiate a course lower than B in any leveling work required. Leveling substitution, the student should complete and sign the Withdrawal from the University work completed by a non-degree student must 1. No student may take more than one three- course substitution form, which must then be approved semester hour directed study course per academic A student who finds it necessary to withdraw from the by the Program Dean and Associate Provost for Graduate have a grade no lower than B to satisfy graduate Studies. The form to petition for course substitutions is degree requirements. In accordance with University term; no more than six hours of directed study may University must file a Withdrawal Form with the Program be applied to a graduate degree. Dean. Failure to file this form may result in grades of F in available in the offices of Program Deans or the Office undergraduate policy (see Credit by Examination in the courses then in progress. A student may withdraw without of Graduate Admissions. Students who are allowed undergraduate catalog) a student may satisfy leveling 2. The student’s schedule must allow for an average record through the first day of classes. For courses to substitute courses upon admission to the graduate requirements by examination. A graduate course of three hours of work per week per semester dropped after that date, the student may receive a W, program will not follow this procedure. cannot serve as both a leveling requirement and a indicating withdrawal, by withdrawing prior to mid-term hour, including time spent in meeting with the Repetition of a Course graduate elective. Leveling is a firm requirement of the professor (this is for a 15 week time frame). The examinations. A student withdrawing after mid-terms may graduate program. North Greenville University will not professor will document all meetings and submit receive a WP or WF as assigned by the course instructor. A graduate student may repeat once any course taken at accept graduate transfer credit from other institutions documentation to the Program Dean at the end of A student who withdraws from the University according the University for which the student received the grade of to the procedures stipulated will be allowed a grace a C or less. Students must repeat any course in which they unless leveling or prerequisite coursework has been the academic term. period of two working days to rescind the withdrawal. receive a grade of F. All grades received will remain on satisfactorily completed. 3. A clearly written understanding must be Reinstatement may occur only during regular class days. the transcript, but only the second grade will be used to Therefore, final examination days and days thereafter are calculate the cumulative GPA. A course may be repeated established between the student and professor specifically excluded. Students who withdraw from the for multiple credit toward graduation only when so Portfolio Experience concerning the objectives of the study, procedures, University must have a “Withdrawal Form” appropriately designated in the catalog course description and approved The University does not award graduate credit for reading, written work, travel, and means of completed with all required signatures. To receive a by the graduate advisor and Program Dean. portfolio-based experiential learning. Graduate field evaluation. A written summary of this agreement transcript, all accounts in the Business Office must be experiences that are a part of the official degree must be submitted to the Program Dean prior to paid. Partial refunds may be available, depending on Course Syllabus program must be completed under the direction of enrollment in the course. the date and the number of classes attended prior to A course syllabus will be provided to each student on the the withdrawal. University faculty in the student’s field of study. first day of class. At a minimum, the syllabus will include 4. Additional requirements may be imposed by the the following: academic division. Administrative Withdrawal from the University 1. Name of campus and term course is offered. Advanced Standing Examinations A student who fails to comply with University regulations may be required to withdraw after administrative review. 2. Name of instructor. Advanced standing examinations will not be accepted Course Changes, Drops, and Withdrawals The grade of W, WP, or WF will be assigned according to for graduate credit. Change of Schedule the normal withdrawal procedure. 3. Office telephone number and email address. Course(s) may be added to or dropped from a student’s Auditing Courses 4. Catalog description. Topics Courses schedule during the time specified in the official University calendar. Schedule changes must be approved by the A student may attend classes for a graduate course 5. Prerequisites. Topics courses emphasize research and case studies Program Dean and the instructor(s) concerned. Other without receiving credit by completing a Graduate dealing with current issues. Such courses may be regulations related to adding or dropping a course follow: Application for Admission at the time of registration, 6. Required resource materials. taken as a class or, with prior approval (see Directed provide a copy of the latest official transcript with a Study below), as an individual project. Graduate Adding a Course degree posted, and has the permission of both the 7. Course outline. students may repeat a topics course once for credit To add a course, a student must obtain a Drop/Add form instructor of the course, and the Program Dean. A fee 8. Course requirements. (If the course is cross- as the course topic changes. No more than six hours from the program dean. The student’s advisor, the course of $100 per course hour in addition to all course fees is required. No credit is awarded and no record of the listed with an undergraduate course, additional of topics coursework may be used to satisfy degree instructor, and Program Dean must sign this form. There is a $10 charge for adding a course. Under no circumstance student’s attendance is maintained. Audits are on a space- requirements must be clearly delineated.) requirements. available basis, and no refund will be given if the course may a course be added after the end of late registration as 9. Course outcome competencies. indicated in the official University calendar. is dropped. Under no circumstance may an audit be converted to credit. Directed Study Courses 10. Means for assessing student achievement of the Dropping a Course Directed study courses may be offered when special Incomplete or In-Progress Work outcome competencies. To drop a course, a student must obtain a Drop/Add form circumstances or scheduling conflicts indicate their from the Program Dean. This form must be signed by the The grade of incomplete (I) is granted only in exceptional 11. Attendance requirements. need. A directed or independent study is any type student’s advisor, the course instructor, and the Program circumstances and requires the instructor to file a Change of study conducted under the direct supervision of a Dean. There is no charge for courses dropped as a result of Grade form, signed by the student, and the Program 12. The following statement: “It is university policy full-time NGU faculty member, ordinarily a graduate of changes in the University course schedule, the request Dean. An outline of the work to be completed and the that no otherwise qualified disabled person be excluded from participation in, be denied faculty member, and outside the regular term offerings. of the student’s advisor, or during the regular registration time span (in no case longer than one regular academic period. Otherwise, a fee of $10 will be charged for each term) allowable for the work’s completion must be the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination The course must not be concurrently scheduled. Credit included with the form. In no case may repetition of under any educational program or activity in the hours are awarded for each directed study course as course dropped. A student may drop a course without record prior to the first day of a class. For courses the course be assigned as work to be completed. If the University.” listed in the catalog for regularly scheduled classes. work has not been completed at the end of the specified dropped after that date, the student may receive a W, 13. Methods of instruction. The student must initiate all directed study and submit indicating withdrawal, by dropping the course prior to time, the “I” will be changed to an “F.” A student may not graduate until all incomplete grades have been eliminated. a written request to the Program Dean for approval mid-term examinations. Students dropping a course after 14. Grading criteria. prior to the academic term for which credit is sought. mid-term examinations may receive a Withdrawn Passing Petition for a Course Substitution The student should submit the request to the Program (WP) or Withdrawn Failing (WF), as assigned by the course 15. Meeting times and dates and assignments. Dean during the advisement period. The Program Dean instructor. A student is officially dropped from a course Under certain circumstances, substitutions for required must grant approval prior to enrollment. The student only after the Drop/Add form has been signed by the courses may be necessary and appropriate. The student 16. Office hours/faculty access.

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 18 – Back to Table of Contents – 19 – Classroom Disruption Academic Honesty University’s Graduate School will honor the probation for a fall graduation. The Application for Graduation When a student deliberately and maliciously disrupts Graduate students are expected to conduct themselves or suspension imposed by other regionally accredited can be found on the NGU website under Graduate a class, the student will be directed by the faculty in accordance with the highest standards of academic institutions. Resources. All graduation requirements must be member to leave the class immediately and report honesty. Academic misconduct for which a student is completed before students may participate in to the office of the Associate Provost for Graduate subject to penalty includes all forms of cheating, such Right of Appeal graduation exercises. The appearance of a student’s Studies. The Associate Provost will discuss with the as illicit possession of examinations or examination All students have the right to appeal adverse academic name on the commencement program is no guarantee student the cause of the disruption. The student materials, forgery or plagiarism (plagiarism is the outcomes, up to and including academic suspension. that the degree will be conferred. A student who will return to the class only with permission of the presentation of the work of another as one’s own Appeals must be presented in writing to the office of applies for a degree and pays the graduation fee the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies within two for a given commencement, but who fails to meet Associate Provost and only after the Program Dean work). Disciplinary action for academic misconduct is weeks of the adverse outcome. The Associate Provost or Associate Provost has discussed the matter with the initial responsibility of the faculty member assigned degree requirements, must reapply for graduation. will convene an appeals committee to receive that If a deadline is missed, the student must reapply the faculty member involved and they have reached to the course. The faculty member assesses the gravity appeal. Students have the right to present evidence that agreement that the student will be allowed to of the case of academic dishonesty and gives sanctions is germane to the adverse outcome. Students may be for graduation no sooner than the next scheduled return to class. to any student involved. Penalties that may be applied represented by a fellow classmate. However, legal counsel graduation. Final official transcripts are issued only to individual cases of academic dishonesty include one is not permitted. The appeals committee will render its upon completion of all degree requirements and or more of the following: decision to the Associate Provost, who may sustain or payment of all outstanding financial obligations The Grading System overrule. The Associate Provost will notify the student of to the University. No transcript carrying graduate Grades for courses shall be recorded by the 1. Written reprimand the outcome. Once notice is given by the Vice President, course credit will be issued to a student whose files the decision shall be final. symbols below: are incomplete for failure to submit transcripts, 2. Requirement to redo work in question examination scores or other data required by the A = Excellent Minimum Academic Standards for Students Receiving University or whose financial account is not clear. 3. Requirement to submit additional work VA Educational Benefits B = Good A student receiving VA educational benefits is subject 4. Lowering of grade on work in question Letters of Completion C = Passing to the same provisions for academic probation and F = Failure 5. Assigning the grade of F to work in question suspension described above. A student who receives Letters of completion are available only from the an F or fails to achieve a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies. Requests for W = Withdrawn 6. Assigning the grade of F for course end of the probationary period shall be reported to letters of completion should be made to the Graduate WF = Withdrawn failing 7. Recommendation for more severe punishment, up the VARO as making unsatisfactory progress and may Studies Office. WP = Withdrawn passing to and including dismissal from the University become ineligible to receive further VA benefits until the cumulative GPA is 3.0 or better. Career Services I = Incomplete. The faculty member involved will file a record of the Graduate students may request assistance in Change of Grade offense and the punishment imposed with the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies. The Associate Provost Capstone Course developing basic job search skills such as interviewing A change of grade (among the values A, B, C, F) may for Graduate Studies will review all cases of academic All graduate students will complete the requirements and resume writing by contacting the Office of occur only if there has been an error in computation or dishonesty reported and approve or modify the sanctions for the capstone course as designated by the Placement and Career Planning. The office also recording of the grade or if a change has been ordered given. Any student who has been penalized for academic respective program. maintains a job registry to assist students in finding as a result of the grade appeal process. A grade may not dishonesty has the right to appeal the judgment or the employment. be changed because of consideration of work completed penalty assessed. Appeals must be directed in writing to following the end of the grading period for which the the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies. Comprehensive Exam grade was issued. The change is initiated by the instructor Commencement Attendance All MBA graduate students will successfully complete of record and approved by the Associate Provost for Academic Probation and Suspension Candidates completing their work at North Greenville Graduate Studies. For such a change to be valid, it must a comprehensive exam prior to the completion of be submitted to the Program Dean on, or before the A student is placed on academic probation when the respective program and graduation. This exam University are required to attend commencement last day of the term following the term in which the the cumulative GPA falls below 3.0. A student’s GPA is the same as the MBA Major Field Assessment Test exercises. All degrees conferred will be posted to grade was originally issued and on the form provided for is calculated from the initial point of enrollment in published by the Educational Testing Service and is the student’s permanent record as of the date of the that purpose. North Greenville University graduate course work. administered in conjunction with BUSN 6300. graduation. Appeals to this policy should be made to Leveling courses are not included in calculating the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies. Removing the Grade of Incomplete graduate GPA. A student whose GPA falls below 3.0 for Applying for Degrees, Diplomas, and Transcripts A grade of incomplete is changed if the work required is two consecutive regular terms or who receives two completed prior to the end of the next regular academic Student Conduct Expectations grades of F is suspended from the Graduate Program Completion of all degree requirements listed in the term, unless the instructor designates an earlier date Graduate students are expected to observe the same for at least one year. For the purposes of this policy, academic catalog, approval by the Graduate Council, for completion. If the work is not completed by the conduct requirements when on campus as outlined compressed format summer terms are combined into University administration, and Board of Trustees appropriate date, the I is converted to the grade of F. for undergraduates in the Student Handbook. Flagrant An incomplete notation cannot remain on the student’s a single term. To be reinstated to a degree program, qualifies a student for graduation. To graduate at a violations committed off campus are also subject to permanent record and must be replaced by the qualitative the student must reapply to the graduate program, designated time, however, the student must apply disciplinary sanctions up to and including dismissal grade (among the values A, B, C, F) by the end of the next request reinstatement in writing, be approved by the for the degree prior to established deadlines and from the University. A copy of the Student Handbook regular term. Program Dean, the Associate Provost for Graduate pay all graduation fees. Students are required to file can be found on the NGU website. Studies, and the Graduate Council. North Greenville an Application for Graduation on or before January 1 for a spring graduation or on or before August 1

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 20 – Back to Table of Contents – 21 – Financial Information Fee will be charged to the student account. Eligible Tuition, fees, and all other costs for a semester are The 4 month plan for FALL Semester will be due August financial aid may be used to cover this fee. payable on or before registration. Students who have a 1 and end on November 1. (Auto draft plans should be definite commitment of financial aid from the financial set up with echeck by July 15 to guarantee first payment General Expenses for 2020-2021 The University reserves the right to adjust fees to meet aid office of the University must pay the difference is drafted). the current cost of operation should it become necessary. Tuition between the total cost for the semester and the Spring Semester: financial aid commitment on or before registration. Charges are per credit hour unless otherwise noted. Current financial information is posted on the The 5 month plan for SPRING Semester will be due Graduate Tuition and Fees web page. December 1 and end on April 1. (Auto draft plans should Graduate School of Business North Greenville University offers a monthly payment be set up with echeck by November 15 to guarantee first plan for those students wishing to equalize payment payment is drafted). Masters Program...... $495.00 Refund Policy of expenses the semester. Information concerning 1. To receive a refund of tuition, a student must this payment plan is available at the student The 4 month plan for SPRING Semester will be due Graduate School of Christian Ministry January 1 and end on April 1. (Auto draft plans should be officially withdraw. accounts office. Master’s Program...... $400.00 set up with echeck by December 15 to guarantee first 2. Charges shall continue up to the day the student payment is drafted). Doctoral Program...... $450.00 begins official withdrawal process. All students must settle their accounts, including but The deadline to pay in full or have a payment plan for Fall Doctor of Ministry Leveling Courses.....$450.00 not limited to library and traffic fines before they can 3. Tuition will be refunded according to the receive grades, diplomas, or transcripts, or register for Semester is August 1 and for Spring Semester is January 1. Graduate School of Education following schedule: another semester. All checks, drafts, or money orders Summer Sessions should be made payable to North Greenville University. Master’s Program...... $400.00 Balance is one week prior to the start of class. Regular Session Checks returned to the University for Insufficient Funds Doctoral Program...... $495.00 Before classes begin...... 100% are subject to a collection fee. Persons giving invalid checks for payment of fees may lose the privilege of Financial Aid Graduate School of Music Education During 1st week...... 75% using personal checks. Institutional Financial Aid Master’s Program...... $400.00 During 2nd week...... 50% All accounts with an outstanding balance at the end of The purpose of institutional grants and scholarships is Graduate School of Health Science After 2nd week...... 0% a semester may be turned over to an outside collection to assist students with their institutional costs. For detailed PA Medicine Program costs please 4. There will be no refund in cases involving forced agency. These accounts will be charged a $10.00 fee. visit the PA Medicine Tuition, Fees, & Financial withdrawal, disciplinary suspension, or expulsion. If legal action is required to collect the outstanding Institutional aid plus all outside grants and scholarships Aid web page. balance, all collection costs, including a court cost of may not exceed actual charges for tuition, room, board, 5. Federal funds shall be returned in accordance fees and books as applicable. Other Tuition with federal policies at the time of withdrawal. approximately $110.00, plus a reasonable attorney fee Students withdrawing prior to completion of 60% of up to 15%, may be charged. Certificate Program...... Varies by Program Rent for university housing, vehicle registration fees, of a semester may owe additional funds due to the Tuition is discounted $100 from the departmental per fines, and supplies are not included. credit hour amount shown above. loss of federal aid. Students are urged to consider Any unpaid balance after registration day may have a finance charge added at the rate of 1% per month. The Financial Aid is not available for certificate programs. this factor prior to making the decision to withdraw from school. finance charge thus stated is equivalent to an annual The Financial Aid Office shall adjust a student’s financial aid as needed to implement this policy. Auditing a Graduate Course...... $250.00 rate of 12% interest. 6. State funds and institutional aid shall be prorated North Greenville University reserves the right to Special Fees by the same schedule reduce institutional aid if the student receives Payment Plans Application Fee...... $35.00 additional financial aid after the initial package is Students and their families can pay in monthly completed. When a student’s enrollment status (full- Master’s Degree Application Fee...... $35.00 Payments installments. After logging into the student portal, time to part-time) changes, the financial aid package Doctoral Degree Application Fee...... $55.00 A student may pay their bill online through the student select Students > Student Accounts > My Finance may be reduced. portal, in person at the Student Accounts office, or by Information > Make a Payment/Plan. There is a Technology Fee Per Term...... $80.00 mailing a check. A payment by check may be sent to: one-time per semester fee to originate a payment Certificate students do not incur this fee during the Federal Financial Aid course of the certificate program. North Greenville University, Attn: Student Accounts, PO plan of $40. Box 1892, Tigerville, SC, 29688. A student’s ID number Graduate students may qualify for the Federal Direct Graduate Diploma and Commencement and/or name should be written on the memo line Payments made with the echeck option using check Student Loan Program. Students wishing to apply Attire...... $200.00 of the check. routing number and account number will incur no for this form of assistance must complete the Free additional fee. Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each Voice or Instrumental Lessons...... $210.00 academic year. The Financial Aid Office will use the One hour per week. All international students attending NGU Online courses must show proof in writing, along with Fall Semester student’s North Greenville University email address as the official form of communication regarding deadlines, Tree of Life Textbook Fee certified documents that they have financial support The 5 month plan for FALL Semester will be due July 1 Per Credit Hour...... $30.00 before being accepted to the University. This is and end on November 1. (Auto draft plans should be set awards, adjustments and notifications. Additionally, In partnership with Tree of Life Bookstores, North required before North Greenville University can up with echeck by June 15 to guarantee first payment student’s may access their personal financial aid portal Greenville University offers all students a Textbook is drafted). by visiting http://myfinaid.ngu.edu/. Butler service that automatically fulfills and delivers all complete the U.S. Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility of your required course materials before classes start. for Nonimmigrant Student Status”.

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 22 – Back to Table of Contents – 23 – How to Apply for Federal Financial Aid 1. Online Entrance Counseling 1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. 2. Grad Master Promissory Note Submit the FAFSA as early as October 1st prior to the proceeding fall semester. The FAFSA must be completed each academic year. For applicants with adverse credit: You may still be eligible for a Grad PLUS Loan if initially denied. Visit 2. Include North Greenville University with our www.studentloans.gov for more information. federal code of 003441. 3. Submit all required documentation as requested by the Financial Aid Office in a timely manner to avoid delays in awarding of aid. Check your personal financial aid portal often for updates by visiting https://myfinaid.ngu.edu/.

Note: Eligibility for federal aid programs is restricted to those persons who are citizens or eligible non-citizens. Funding for these programs is contingent on federal approval and are subject to change. The guidelines may not be inclusive of all eligibility criteria. For more information, visit www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Federal Direct Student Loan Program The Federal Direct Student Loan Program enables a student to borrow directly from the government. A graduate student must be enrolled for at least three credit hours and must submit a FAFSA. The Financial Aid Office will counsel students as to the types of loans they may be eligible to receive and as to the amount they may borrow. New borrowers must complete an online entrance counseling session and sign a Master Promissory Note before a loan is available. These requirements must be completed online at www.studentloans.gov using the student’s FSA User ID. A graduate student may be eligible to borrow up to $20,500 per award year in a Federal Unsubsidized Student Loan. Repayment of the loan begins six months after the student graduates or ceases to be enrolled on at least a half-time basis at an institution of higher education.

Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan The Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loan is a low-interest loan that graduate students may borrow on their own behalf. FAFSA completion is required to determine eligibility and is based on credit. Repayment begins sixty days after the loan is disbursed or may be deferred until six months after the student graduates or drops below half-time status. A student may apply for a loan amount up to the Cost of Attendance (COA), as determined by the University, less any other financial aid. We encourage students to borrow only the amount needed to cover educationally related expenses. For more information and to apply, visitwww. studentloans.gov. In addition to the Grad PLUS Loan application, new borrowers are required to complete the following at www.studentloans.gov:

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 24 – Back to Table of Contents – 25 – Graduate Curriculum Master Of Divinity Free Electives...... 6 hours a. Identify the major tenets of Christian leadership. The Curriculum Total Program Hours...... 75 hours b. Identify issues involved in ministry within the context of a professional ministry team. Master Of Arts In Christian Ministry Core Requirements Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Master of The purpose of this program is to strengthen and BI5300 Biblical Interpretation...... 3 hours Divinity Educational Outcomes c. Carry out a problem solving exercise in the context of a professional ministry team. enhance the resources and skills that students have CM5000 Spiritual Formation...... 3 hours Graduates of the MACM and MDiv programs already developed for leadership in the church. CM5305 Personal Evangelism...... 3 hours should be able to: 5. Qualify for an extended range of ministry positions. NT5300 NT Research and Application...... 3 hours 1. Demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical The Curriculum concepts to actual ministry situations and utilize OT5300 OT Research and Application...... 3 hours Core Requirements critical thinking skills to identify, analyze, and Students with superior undergraduate preparation may exempt TH5300 Christian Theology...... 3 hours develop practical solutions to problems related up to four common courses. Exemptions must be approved by Subtotal...... 18 hours to Christian ministry in an increasingly diverse the ministry dean. Students qualifying for exemptions will take and post-modern world. additional courses to replace common courses exempted. A Ministry Tracks specific plan of study will be developed at the initiation of the a. Identify and explain the major issues confronting student’s program. Pastoral Ministry...... 9 hours ministry professionals in the 21st century. Choose three courses from CM5320 Introduction to Students without sufficient Bible or ministry coursework at the b. Identify and explain the major themes and undergraduate level may be required to take six additional hours of Biblical Preaching, CM5332 Leadership Development Bible/Theology leveling courses. in the Local Congregation, CM5333 Pastoral Ministry individuals of both the Old and New Testaments. in the Local Congregation, CM5336 Pastoral Theology, c. Identify and analyze ministry case studies and BI5300 Biblical Interpretation...... 3 hours CO5300 Basic Pastoral Counseling, and CO5310 Minister develop an action plan to address identifiable CM5000 Spiritual Formation ...... 3 hours as Pastoral Care Leader and CO5320 Pre-Marital and issues that might hinder effective ministry. Marriage Counseling. CM5305 Personal Evangelism...... 3 hours d. Develop and implement an effective ministry plan NT5300 New Testament Research and Application...... 3 hours Church Health and Revitalization...... 9 hours for an existing church. Choose three courses from CM5315 Church Growth OT5300 Old Testament Research and Application...... 3 hours and Renewal, CM5316 Church Revitalization, CM5330 e. Articulate a cross-cultural ministry plan for a TH5300 Christian Theology...... 3 hours Christian Education in the Local Congregation, CM5334 diverse local population by identifying major world Subtotal...... 18 hours Practicum in the Southern Baptist Convention, CM5335 cultures and their differences from those found in Contemporary Issues in Church Growth, and CM5337 the American culture. Program Emphasis Spiritual Gifts. 2. Express ideas clearly, concisely, and logically Christian Ministry and Counseling Electives...... 9 hours Discipleship and Spiritual Formation...... 12 hours through effective skills in oral, written, and Nine hours required from Christian Ministry (CM) and/or Choose four courses from CM5005 Theology of the interpersonal human relations skills. Christian Counseling (CO) areas. See Course Description Christian Life (TH5325 Theology of the Christian Life), section for details. CM5006 Angelology and Spiritual Warfare (TH5326 a. Develop meaningful, thoughtful, and theologically Subtotal...... 9 hours Angelology and Spiritual Warfare, CM5007 Psalms and coherent sermons and lessons. Christian Spirituality, CM5008 Contemporary Evangelical b. Awareness of intentional interviewing techniques. Capstone Course Spirituality, CM5010 Devotional Classics of the Christian Faith, CM5312 Prayer and Spiritual Awakening, and c. Ability to interview another individual and CM6390 Integration Project ...... 3 hours CM5331 Discipleship. convince the interviewee listening has occurred. Planned with the student’s advisor and with approval of both the advisor and MACM Program Director, the Missions and Evangelism...... 12 hours d. Utilize public and private libraries, the internet and goal of this experience is to integrate the student’s Choose four courses from CM5306 Contemporary Issues other major research tools to develop coherent coursework, personal experience and goals in a in Evangelism, CM5310 Evangelism and Church Planting, research projects. CM5311 Effective Evangelism in the Local Congregation, “Theology of Ministry” that will further define the e. Knowledge and application of the CM5345 Introduction to Christian Missions, CM5347 student’s ministry. The written project plan, literature MACM program’s accepted method of search, and analysis of results are the capstone in the Christian Faith and World Religions (TH5345 Christian research formatting. Master of Arts in Christian Ministry. Faith and World Religions), CM5354 Practicum in North American Missions, CM5355 Practicum in Subtotal...... 3 hours 3. Develop an understanding of the moral and International Missions, and TH5340 Foundations of a ethical dimensions of Christian Ministry. Christian Worldview. Core Requirements...... 18 hours Subtotal...... 42 hours a. Develop a statement of personal values. Program Emphasis...... 9 hours b. Articulate how and why personal values are Capstone Course...... 3 hours Capstone Course utilized in decision-making and carrying out Christian Ministry and personal life. Free Electives...... 6 hours CM6395 Research Thesis...... 3 hours Subtotal...... 3 hours 4. Formulate programs and strategic plans (related Total Program Hours...... 36 hours to the student’s ministry responsibilities) that Sufficient hours to complete the 36-hour requirement for Core Requirements...... 18 hours demonstrate facility with modern practices the degree. of worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, Ministry Tracks...... 9 hours and missions. Capstone Course...... 3 hours

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 26 – Back to Table of Contents – 27 – Master Of Arts In Leadership Servant Leadership Concentration Master Of Business Administration Term 2 BUSN5325 Business Analytics Pending SACSCOC approval GL5340 Servant Leadership...... 3 hours The purpose of this program is to equip students with BUSN5340 Human Resource Management GL5350 Leadership and Emotional Intelligence...... 3 hours the advanced tools that will enable them to assume The purpose of this Master of Arts in Leadership is to GL5360 Communication and Conflict Resolution...... 3 hours a leadership role in the business or professional Term 3 educate students to be transformational leaders for ACCT5310 Managerial Accounting GL5370 Leading Across Generations...... 3 hours community while gaining a Christ-centered perspective. church and society through a program of study that MRKT5310 The Marketing Process integrates the biblical worldview and insights from Concentration Total...... 12 hours The Curriculum the field of leadership studies, with an emphasis on Term 4 BUSN5350 Research Methods in Business preparing graduates to lead the emerging generation. Spiritual Formation Concentration The MBA curriculum focuses on critical aspects of BUSN5380 Financial Management The hope is to cultivate leaders who are committed CM5000 Spiritual Formation...... 3 hours research and scholarship in business and management. to biblical principles and leadership best practices, CM5005 Theology of Christian Life...... 3 hours Students may enter the program during either of the Term 5 first two terms of any session. At present, there are ECON5310 Economics for Managers and are able to introduce a holistic synthesis of CM5010 Devotional Classics of the Christian Faith...... 3 hours both into various institutions/organizations across a five sessions offered, with at least one point of entry BUSN5315 Entrepreneurship and Small variety of spheres. CM5331 Discipleship...... 3 hours at every term. Business Management Concentration Total...... 12 hours Term 6 The Curriculum Leveling Courses Students without sufficient background in accounting and statistics BUSN6300 Business Strategy Core Requirements will be required to take the following: BUSN5360 Operations Management CM5300 Ethical Foundations...... 3 hours BUSN5210 Business Statistics...... 3 hours MBA with a Concentration in Financial Planning GL5300 Understanding Generation Z ...... 3 hours Does not contribute to Total Program Hours. The MBA program also offers students the opportunity GL5310 Biblical Foundations of Leadership...... 3 hours BUSN5220 Introduction to Accounting ...... 3 hours to extend their studies in order to become more GL5320 Cross-Cultural Leadership...... 3 hours Does not contribute to Total Program Hours. knowledgeable about the field of financial planning. In GL5330 Leadership Theory and Development...... 3 hours Degree Requirements order to graduate with an MBA with a concentration GL5380 Personal Leadership Development...... 3 hours Students will take the following courses in completion of graduation in Financial Planning, students are required to take the requirements: TH5340 Foundations of a Christian Worldview...... 3 hours following four courses, in addition to the 12 standard Subtotal...... 21 hours ACCT5310 Managerial Accounting ...... 3 hours courses required for the MBA. BUSN5000 Organizational Behavior...... 3 hours BUSN5381 Financial Planning...... 3 hours Program Emphasis BUSN5100 Issues in Professional Ethics...... 3 hours Concentration...... 12 hours BUSN5382 Investments and Portfolio Management....3 hours BUSN5315 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Choose from Servant Leadership or Spiritual Formation. BUSN5383 Fundamentals of Risk Management and Management...... 3 hours Subtotal...... 12 hours Retirement Planning...... 3 hours BUSN5325 Business Analytics...... 3 hours BUSN5384 Income Taxation and Fundamentals of Estate Capstone Course BUSN5340 Human Resource Management ...... 3 hours Planning...... 3 hours GL5390 Applied Leadership Project ...... 3 hours BUSN5350 Research Methods in Business ...... 3 hours Subtotal...... 3 hours BUSN5360 Operations Management ...... 3 hours MBA with a Concentration in Human Resources BUSN5380 Financial Management ...... 3 hours NGU’s MBA program offers students the opportunity Core Requirements...... 21 hours BUSN6300 Business Strategy...... 3 hours to extend their studies in order to become more knowledgeable about the field of human resources Program Emphasis...... 12 hours ECON5310 Economics for Managers...... 3 hours management. In order to graduate with an MBA with Capstone Course...... 3 hours MRKT5310 The Marketing Process...... 3 hours a concentration in Human Resources Management, Total Program Hours...... 36 hours Total Program Hours...... 36 hours students are required to take the following four courses, in addition to the 12 standard courses Sufficient hours to complete the 36-hour requirement for Recommended Course Sequence the degree. required for the MBA. In order to complete the program in the most expeditious manner, it is recommended that students adhere to BUSN5341 Talent Management...... 3 hours a single course sequence. Courses are offered in the following sequence, based on a full-time load of two BUSN5342 Total Rewards...... 3 hours courses per term. Students who choose to take only one BUSN5343 Human Resources in a Global Context...... 3 hours course per term or to take courses out of sequence will BUSN5344 Human Resources Strategic Planning...... 3 hours find that matriculation will require more than six terms. MBA Program Educational Outcomes Term 1 Graduates of the MBA program should be able to: BUSN5000 Organizational Behavior BUSN5100 Issues in Professional Ethics 1. Demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical concepts to actual business situations and utilize critical thinking skills to identify, analyze, and

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 28 – Back to Table of Contents – 29 – develop practical solutions to management Master of Education presentation of approved documentation of one year of at grade level through a variety of authentic problems in an increasingly global environment. teaching students with learning disabilities. applications. The MEd program is a 36 hour program in curriculum Subtotal...... 15 hours a. Knowledge of managerial finance and and instruction that focuses on preparing strong 3. Design and/or Evaluate engaging and accounting from the perspectives of managers teachers in education through equitable educational effective instruction that will meet student and accountants and the analysis of financial/ practices while emphasizing the application of R2S for Elementary and Early Childhood learning outcomes using a variety of accounting information in the decision- classroom technology and research-based practice. The Concentration instructional techniques. making process. MEd program will prepare teachers as collaborative EDU5720 R2S Foundations in Reading...... 3 hours 4. Assess the progress of individual students, b. Knowledge of the types of managerial tasks and reflective practitioners that are sensitive to the EDU5740 R2S Instructional Practices...... 3 hours as well as the class as a whole, using multiple diversity and needs in their classroom methods for measuring student growth and and activities necessary for the recruitment, EDU5760 R2S Assessment of Reading...... 3 hours development, motivation and compensation of a understanding. EDU5780 R2S Content Area Reading and Writing for Early qualified workforce. The Curriculum Childhood and Elementary...... 3 hours 5. Critically examine current issues and learning 2. Express ideas clearly, concisely, and logically The MEd program will consist of 36 hours of Subtotal...... 12 hours theories in American education through reading, through effective skills in oral, written, and coursework for educators in K-12 settings, and students questioning, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and interpersonal human relation skills. will choose one of three concentrations in either synthesizing. R2S for Middle and High School Concentration a. Ability to present ideas logically and persuasively learning disabilities, teacher leader, or Read2Succeed 6. Collaborate and build partnerships with EDU5720 R2S Foundations in Reading...... 3 hours in writing and speech, with emphasis on effective (R2S). The courses will focus on current trends in K-12 teachers, parents, community members, business presentations using technology. schools including, but not limited to, the following EDU5740 R2S Instructional Practices...... 3 hours and other teaching professionals to improve topics: research based teaching strategies, intervention EDU5750 R2S Content Area Reading...... 3 hours student learning. b. Ability to work effectively as a member of a methods for students with disabilities, diversity in EDU5760 R2S Assessment of Reading...... 3 hours team and to demonstrate leadership skills as the classroom, curriculum development, professional 7. Exhibits dispositions that encompass a appropriate in a team environment. Subtotal...... 12 hours professional attitude, effective communication, relations, assessment of learner, leadership in the positive attitude towards others, and a caring 3. Integrate management ethics based upon classroom, and conducting research in the classroom. leadership style. a Christian worldview of the functions and Each course in the program will emphasize sound, Teacher Leader Concentration processes of management. Biblical principles that influence all decisions and EDU6800 Professional Leadership and Mentoring...... 3 hours a. Ability to apply ethical marketing management behaviors of an educator. EDU6820 Ethics in Teacher Leadership...... 3 hours strategies to position and to position a product or EDU6840 Conflict Resolution in Teacher Leadership....3 hours service in domestic and international markets. Focus Requirements Students will take the following required courses in completion EDU6860 Practicum in Teacher Leadership...... 3 hours b. Knowledge of Christian values, ethical issues, and of graduation requirements for the MEd with a curriculum 36 practicum hours are required. the legal processes as they affect the business instruction focus. Subtotal...... 12 hours environment and financial management, including EDU5000 Current Issues in K-12 Schools...... 3 hours capital budgeting, risk asset evaluation, and Focus Requirement Hours...... 24 hours forecasting. EDU5200 Intervention Strategies and Techniques...... 3 hours 4. Formulate report projects (related to the EDU5350 Diversity and Social Issues in Education...... 3 hours Concentration Requirement Hours...... 12 hours student’s professional responsibilities) that EDU5700 Principles of Curriculum Development...... 3 hours Total Program Hours...... 36 hours demonstrate facility with modern business, EDU5850 School and Community Relations...... 3 hours Certified teachers who wish to obtain the South Carolina financial, management, and economics concepts, EDU6050 Assessment of Learners and Data Analysis...3 hours Department state required R2S endorsement or teacher leader including the formulation and implementation of endorsement or learning disabilities add-on to their current business policy. EDU6100 Educational Leadership...... 3 hours certificate has it as their responsibility to contact the state department upon degree completion and complete any other EDU6500 Educator as Researcher (capstone)...... 3 hours a. Ability to use computer technology and statistical requirements as stated in the SC Department of Education techniques as tools for business decision making. Subtotal...... 24 hours guidelines for certifications and endorsements:https://ed.sc. gov/educators/certification/certification-legislation-and- b. Understanding of microeconomic principles Concentration Requirements policy/certification-regulations/add-on-guidelines/ Students will complete all coursework from one of the following practices, applications, and techniques directly four concentrations: Objectives of the MEd Program related to business issues. The MEd desired outcomes of our graduate students c. Work with “real world” problems on a Learning Disabilities Concentration are based on the National Board for Professional consultant-like basis to address contemporary EDU6600 Characteristics of Learning Disabilities...... 3 hours Teaching Standards (NBPTS) and are as follows: problems and present potential solutions using a EDU6620 Methods and Procedures for Learning variety of media. Disabilities...... 3 hours 1. Make knowledge accessible to all students by creating inclusive learning environments and 5. Qualify for an extended range of management EDU6640 Behavior Management...... 3 hours positions. developing curriculum that takes into account EDU6650 Teaching Reading for Students with individual learning differences (including cultural Disabilities...... 3 hours and family differences) to ensure that all students can learn. EDU6680 Practicum in Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities...... 3 hours 2. Design diverse instructional strategies to Students will be awarded 3.0 graduate credit hours upon remediate students who are not performing

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 30 – Back to Table of Contents – 31 – Master of Arts in Teaching (Math, Social Area Of Specialization Master of Music Education MMED5220 Current Issues in Music Education...... 2 hours Requirement: Candidates must meet the South Carolina MMED6300 Analytic Techniques...... 3 hours Studies, Science, and English) Department of Education requirements for undergraduate hours Purpose MMED6310 Techniques of Research in Music The MAT will focus on preparing teachers for initial within their area of specialization. Also additional graduate or The Master of Music Education program is designed undergraduate hours may be required of the candidate. The and Music Education...... 3 hours licensure emphasizing best practices in teaching decision regarding the requirement of additional coursework will for the working Music Education professional, offering through lesson planning and the application of be made by the Graduate Admissions Office during the admissions a quality education for licensed teachers, in a biblically MMED6320 Thesis/Project...... 3 hours classroom technology, classroom management, and process. Passing scores on Praxis I and Praxis II content tests must sound, Christ-centered environment. The MMED MMED6340 Psychology of Music and Music sensitivity to diversity for all needs in the classroom. be received by NGU at the time of application to the MAT program at NGU. Passing scores on the Praxis II PLT must be received prior to degree is a practice-oriented degree, designed to meet Education...... 3 hours student teaching. the needs of professionals interested in advancing Subtotal...... 16 hours Professional Education their careers, knowledge, and skills in music education, EDU5000 Current Issues in Secondary Schools...... 3 hours Specialization Elective...... 3 hours regardless of level or specialization. To prepare Program Electives Choose from ENG6150 Methods and Materials for students for roles as cultural, musical leaders, the NGU EDU5200 Intervention Strategies and Techniques...... 3 hours Teaching English, HIST6150 Methods and Materials of Music Education Electives...... 14 hours EDU5250 Best Current Teaching Practices...... 3 hours Social Studies, MATH6150 Methods and Materials for the Graduate School engages fully with the University’s Choose from MMED5110 Instrumental Repair/ 20 field hours are required. Teaching of Math, and SCNS6150 Methods and Materials intellectual and technological resources while Woodwinds, MMED5120 Instrumental Repair/ Course requires Field Experience Hours. Candidates must for Teaching Science at the Secondary Level. collaborating with other artistic centers throughout the Percussion, MMED5130 High Brass Techniques for have a SLED check before enrolling in any course with world. The program is designed from the standards of Graduate Students, MMED5131 Low Brass Techniques field experience hours. Total Program Hours...... 39 hours the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), for Graduate Students, MMED5225 Preparing Ensembles for Adjudication at Contests and Festivals, MMED5230 EDU5350 Diversity and Social Issues in Education...... 3 hours the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges Low String Techniques, MMED5235 String Pedagogy for (SACS), and the National/South Carolina Standards EDU5500 History and Philosophy of Education...... 3 hours Objectives of the MAT Program Graduate Students, MMED5240 Beyond the Traditional for the ARTS. The MAT desired outcomes of our graduate students String Classroom, MMED5245 Music History: Musical EDU5750 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas....3 hours Borrowing, MMED5320 The Integration of Global EDU5800 Advanced Human Behavior, Development, and are based on the National Board for Professional Music into the Classroom, MMED5325 Marching Teaching Standards (NBPTS) and are as follows: Goals or Objectives of the Program Learning ...... 3 hours 1. Develop an analytical, creative, and intuitive Band Techniques, MMED5330 Music Technology 10 field hours are required. for Educators, MMED5335 Teaching the Developing • Make knowledge accessible to all students by understanding of music as a universal, pan- Course requires Field Experience Hours. Candidates must cultural language. Singer, MMED5340 Directing the High School Musical, have a SLED check before enrolling in any course with creating inclusive learning environments and MMED5355 Contemporary and Experimental Music Of the 20thCentury (1920-present), MMED5360 field experience hours. developing curriculum that takes into account 2. Develop an understanding within students of individual learning differences (including cultural the value and inspiration that music provides Romantic Music, MMED5365 Vocal Pedagogy and Health, MMED5370 AP Music Theory (requires 5 days on EDU5720 R2S Foundations of Reading...... 3 hours and family differences) to ensure that all in supporting cultural and societal unity, and EDU5950 Applied Principles of Curriculum Development for campus), MMED5380 Graduate Woodwind Techniques, students can learn. enhance the ability of students to develop critical MMED5390 Composition, MMED5395 Score Analysis, Preservice Educators...... 3 hours cognitive skills. MMED5398 Music Education Update on Methods, and Course requires Field Experience Hours- Candidates must • Design diverse instructional strategies to remediate MMED5485 Graduate Conducting Review. have a SLED check before enrolling in any course with students who are not performing at grade level 3. Afford students opportunities for cultural and field experience hours. Students may also choose to take 1 to 3 hours of through a variety of authentic applications. aesthetic experiences through active participation MUAP5100 Graduate Applied Lessons on campus. If a EDU6000 Classroom Management and Discipline...... 3 hours in music teaching and performance which will student desires to study privately on their instrument, 20 field hours are required. • Design and/or Evaluate engaging and enhance their understanding and appreciation an audition for placement appropriate to the degree will Course requires Field Experience Hours- Candidates must effective instruction that will meet student of the arts. be required. Applicants may be required to begin private have a SLED check before enrolling in any course with learning outcomes using a variety of instrument study at the undergraduate level to improve field experience hours. 4. Enhance cultural and aesthetic experiences for the skills prior to study at the graduate level. instructional techniques. University, the community, and region through EDU6150 Practicum in Methods and Materials for Teaching the development of excellence in the field of Core Requirements...... 16 hours • Assess the progress of individual students, as well 30 field hours are required. music teaching. Program Electives...... 14 hours Course requires Field Experience Hours- Candidates must as the class as a whole, using multiple methods for have a SLED check before enrolling in any course with measuring student growth and understanding. Total Program Hours...... 30 hours field experience hours. Mission The Mission of the NGU Master of Music Education Student Teaching or Practicum...... 6 hours • Critically examine current issues and learning 60 consecutive days are required. theories in American education through reading, degree is to glorify God by educating and ministering Passing scores on PRAXIS content and PLT must be questioning, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and to a diverse community of students for the purpose received by NGU before enrollment in either course. synthesizing. of developing servant leaders who will educate future Candidates not currently employed nor working in musicians. We, the people of NGU, carry the call of a secondary classroom take EDU6250 Supervised • Collaborate and build partnerships with teachers, God by continually building a learning community Student Teaching. parents, community members, and other teaching dedicated to spiritual vitality, academic excellence, and Candidates who are currently employed with a professionals to improve student learning. empowered engagement with human need. Temporary Provisional Certificate and working in a secondary classroom take EDU6350 Practicum • Exhibits dispositions that encompass a professional The Curriculum in Education.. attitude, effective communication, positive attitude Core Requirements towards others, and a caring leadership style. MMED5210 History of Music Education...... 2 hours

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 32 – Back to Table of Contents – 33 – DPAM5212 Human Anatomy II...... 2. Master of Medical Science in PA Medicine 0 SH Doctor of Ministry Program DM7075 Church Growth and Revitalization ...... 4 hours Objectives of the Master of Medical Science in PA DPAM5222 Pathophysiology II...... 2.0 SH Objectives of the Doctor of Ministry Program Subtotal...... 16 hours DPAM5232 Physical Diagnosis II...... 2. Medicine Program 0 SH The purpose of the Doctor of Ministry program is to The program affirms its core values as essential DPAM5244 Pharmacotherapy Principles II...... 2.0 SH equip the student for the practice of ministry at a Applied Ministry Experience to fulfilling the program mission statement and is DPAM5252 Critical Thinking II...... 2.0 SH high level of professional competence. The program DM7001 Applied Ministry Experience in Evangelism and Missions...... 2 hours committed to the institutional values as statements DPAM5432 Medical Practice II...... 4.0 SH provides opportunities for advanced study in intensive of its culture and environment. With this in mind, Subtotal...... 19.0 SH seminars, courses, and field settings. It combines DM7026 Applied Ministry Experience in Discipleship and the Department of PA Medicine supports the academic study and experiential learning under Spiritual Formation...... 2 hours following goals: 3rd Semester faculty and field supervision to integrate theology DM7051 Applied Ministry Experience in Christian DPAM5164 Clinical Methods and Procedures III...... 1.0 and practice. It is the goal of the Doctor of Ministry Leadership...... 2 hours 1. PA employment as a primary care provider SH DPAM5174 Pediatric Medicine III...... 1.5 SH program that all students will successfully fulfill the DM7076 Applied Ministry Experience in Church Growth and following learner outcomes: 2. PA employment in the Upstate and other regions of DPAM5178 Foundations of Surgery...... 1.0 SH Revitalization...... 2 hours South Carolina Subtotal...... 8 hours DPAM5184 Geriatric Medicine III...... 0.5 SH • Participate in an interactive peer learning 3. PA employment in underserved DPAM5198 Transition to Clerkships...... 1.0 SH community where experienced ministry Research Project and Methodology practitioners engage each other and world-class populations and areas DPAM5214 Human Anatomy III...... 2.0 SH DM8000 Research Methods and Project Proposal scholars to address critical ministry issues. 4. PA volunteerism in community-sponsored DPAM5224 Pathophysiology III...... 2.0 SH Workshop...... 2 hours organizations such as free medical clinics, search DPAM5234 Physical Diagnosis III...... 2.0 SH • Display competence in biblical and theological DM8100 Doctor of Ministry Project and Project Report and rescue teams, emergency response groups, DPAM5246 Pharmacotherapy Principles III...... 2.0 SH reflection on ministry as well as reflection on Writing I...... 3 hours and fire departments DPAM5254 Critical Thinking III...... 2.0 SH personal, spiritual, and professional development. DM8101 Doctor of Ministry Project and Project Report Writing II...... 3 hours 5. PA volunteerism in medical mission work at a DPAM5396 Global Health ...... 3.0 SH • Identify the basic principles of Christian leadership national and international level Subtotal...... 8 hours DPAM5376 Foundations of Emergency Medicine...... 3.0 SH with special application to Christian ministry in DPAM5434 Medical Practice III ...... 4.0 SH both the church and the community. Doctoral Seminars...... 16 hours Master of Medical Science in PA Program Curriculum Subtotal...... 25.0 SH 1st Semester • Establish a growth initiative within their respective Applied Ministry Experience...... 8 hours DPAM5100 Fundamentals of the PA Profession ...... 1.0 SH 4th - 6th Semesters ministries that is biblically sound, measurable, Research Project and Methodology...... 8 hours Course scheduling for these three semesters is rotation based. DPAM5106 Research and Evidence Based Medicine...... 1.0 SH and effective. Total Program Hours...... 32 hours DPAM5108 Population Health...... 1.0 SH DPAM5390 Teamwork and Communication for Integrated Healthcare...... 3.0 SH • Contribute to the Church and to the fulfillment DPAM5109 Functional and Preventive Medicine...... 1.0 SH of the Great Commission through research DPAM6216 Rotation Assessment Days I...... 2.0 SH DPAM5140 Introduction to Pharmacology...... 1.0 SH (Spring II [last week]: April 30 – May 4, 2018) and practice. DPAM5160 Clinical Methods and Procedures I...... 1.0 SH DPAM6218 Rotation Assessment Days II...... 2.0 SH DPAM5169 Special Populations...... 1.0 SH • Complete training for a successful Ministry Project (Summer II [last week]: August 6 – August 10, 2018) under the supervision of a supervisory committee. DPAM5170 Pediatric Medicine I...... 1.5 SH DPAM6500 Psychiatry/Mental Health Clerkship...... 5.0 SH DPAM5180 Geriatric Medicine I...... 0.5 SH • Complete a written professional dissertation that DPAM6502 Emergency Medicine Clerkship...... 5.0 SH DPAM5210 Human Anatomy I...... 2.0 SH analyzes and researches an issue in the Great DPAM6504 Surgery Clerkship...... 5.0 SH DPAM5220 Pathophysiology I...... 2.0 SH Commission and describes a ministry implemented DPAM6506 Internal Medicine Clerkship...... 5.0 SH DPAM5230 Physical Diagnosis I...... 2.0 SH to address the issue. DPAM6508 Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship...... 5.0 SH DPAM5242 Pharmacotherapy Principles I...... 2.0 SH DPAM6510 Pediatrics Clerkship...... 5.0 SH Doctor of Ministry Program Details DPAM5250 Critical Thinking I...... 2.0 SH DPAM6512 Elective Clerkship...... 5.0 SH Doctor of Ministry students must have earned a Master DPAM5260 Psychiatry/Mental Health...... 2.0 SH DPAM6514 Family Medicine...... 5.0 SH of Divinity or equivalent (minimum 54 graduate credit DPAM5430 Medical Practice I...... 4.0 SH hours) from an accredited college of university or have DPAM6515 Elective II Clerkship - Urgent Care...... 5.0 SH Subtotal...... 25.0 SH otherwise demonstrated aptitude for academic work on DPAM6516 Elective III Clerkship - Underserved Population the doctoral level. 2nd Semester and Area...... 5.0 SH Great Commission Studies Overview DPAM5102 Health Care Policy...... 1.0 SH DPAM6520 Summative Evaluation...... 5.0 SH Doctoral Seminars DPAM5104 Health Care Ethics...... 1.0 SH Subtotal...... 62.0 SH DM7000 Evangelism and Missions...... 4 hours DPAM5162 Clinical Methods and Procedures II...... 1.0 SH Total Program Hours...... 131.0 Semester Hours (SH) DM7025 Discipleship and Spiritual Formation ...... 4 hours DPAM5172 Pediatric Medicine II...... 1.5 SH DM7050 Christian Leadership...... 4 hours DPAM5182 Geriatric Medicine II...... 0.5 SH

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 34 – Back to Table of Contents – 35 – Doctor of Education Program K-12 Program Core Research Core EDL701 Introduction to Doctoral Studies...... 3 hours Students will have a sequence of research courses through the Objectives of the Doctor of Education Program successful completion of their dissertation. EDL702 Social Foundations...... 3 hours The purpose of the Doctor of Education program is EDL703 Organizational Development...... 3 hours K-12 and Higher Education Research Core to equip the student for the practice of research and EDL761 Quantitative Research...... 3 hours leadership at a high level of professional competence. EDL704 Today’s Student...... 3 hours EDL762 Qualitative Research and Research Methods..3 hours Graduates from the EdD Program will be able to: EDL705 Advanced Ethical Leadership Studies...... 3 hours EDL763 Oral/Written Comprehensive Exams/Dissertation 1. Demonstrate an advanced level of EDL706 Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Personnel Proposal...... 0 hours Management...... 3 hours comprehensive knowledge and appropriate EDL764 Dissertation 1...... 6 hours skills to stimulate, facilitate, and implement EDL707 Politics of Education: Historical Frameworks...3 hours EDL765 Dissertation 2...... 6 hours change in diverse students, educational settings, EDL708 Learning and Instruction...... 3 hours communities and education-interested agencies. Subtotal...... 18 hours Subtotal...... 24 hours 2. Access and apply information within Program Core...... 24 hours educational leadership and policy studies to Higher Education Program Core relevant situations. EDL711 Introduction to Doctoral Studies...... 3 hours Concentration Core...... 18 hours 3. Communicate scholarly information clearly EDL712 Social Foundations...... 3 hours Research Core...... 18 hours and logically, both orally and in writing, to a EDL713 Organizational Development...... 3 hours Total Program Hours...... 60 hours variety of audiences, including conferences and EDL714 Today’s Student...... 3 hours publications. EDL715 Advanced Ethical Leadership Studies...... 3 hours 4. Think critically and creatively to identify and EDL716 Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Personnel address problems in educational leadership and Management...... 3 hours educational policy areas through conducting original research and evaluating data and EDL717 Politics of Education: Historical Frameworks...3 hours scholarly information to contribute to the field. EDL718 Learning and Instruction...... 3 hours Subtotal...... 24 hours 5. Collaborate effectively with peers, general public, and educational institutions, as appropriate, in educational leadership and policy studies. Concentration Specific Courses Each concentration has specific courses required for the 6. Identify and explain ethical standards, and concentration and electives. An updated list with electives will be be able to address ethical dilemmas, within given upon admission into the program. educational leadership and policy studies, including those connecting to research. K-12 Concentration Core EDL721 Curriculum, Instruction, and Supervision...... 3 hours 7. Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the EDL722 Accountability...... 3 hours standards for educational leaders as determined EDL723 Field Analysis of Current Practices...... 3 hours at State and National levels, including those of accrediting agencies. EDL724 Directed Independent Study: Self Selected Research...... 3 hours Doctor of Education Program Details K-12 Electives...... 6 hours Choose two courses from updated list of EDL electives The program of study for the Doctor of Educational provided upon program admission. Leadership includes core courses and concentration- specific courses. A total of 60 credits are required for Subtotal...... 18 hours graduation. Students must fulfill the requirements for a specific concentration of study and work closely Higher Education Concentration Core EDL731 Law & Policy in Higher Ed...... 3 hours with the assigned mentor to plan his/her course of study. Students who self-advise risk getting to the end EDL732 Grant Writing and Proposal Development...... 3 hours of their program and finding out they do not have the EDL733 Field Analysis of Current Practices...... 3 hours appropriate courses for graduation. Students are urged EDL734 Directed Independent Study: Self Selected to communicate with their mentor regularly. Research...... 3 hours Higher Ed Electives...... 6 hours Program Core Choose two courses from updated list of EDL electives The primary purpose of the program core is to provide all students provided upon program admission. with a foundation in leadership and organization theory and practice. Other courses in the core prepare students as researchers. Subtotal...... 18 hours All courses in the core are required for graduation and are offered in a specific sequence.

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 36 – Back to Table of Contents – 37 – Courses Tied to Certificate Instructional Leadership Courses Tied to Certificate Certificate Programs Mode of Classes: Online Mode of Classes: Online The Instructional Leadership graduate certificate Human Resource Professional BUSN5341 Talent Management...... 3 hours program is designed for K-12 professionals and Certificate Electives...... 12 hours Choose four courses from EDU5000 Current Issues in This graduate certificate program is crafted specifically BUSN5342 Total Rewards...... 3 hours educators in non-profit or church ministries who serve others in a leadership or teaching capacity. The K-12 Schools, EDU5720 R2S Foundations in Reading, for the Human Resource Professional. The courses BUSN5343 Human Resources in a Global Context...... 3 hours EDU5740 R2S Instructional Practices, EDU5760 in this program are designed to meet the education BUSN5344 Human Resources Strategic Planning...... 3 hours purpose of this certificate program is to improve the R2S Assessment of Reading, EDU5780 R2S Content requirements of the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). confidence of professionals in the areas of assessment, Area Reading and Writing for Early Childhood and Total Certificate Hours...... 12 hours leadership, classroom management, and ethical Elementary, EDU6000 Classroom Management and This certificate is 12 hours of university credit at the graduate practices. Whether you currently function in the Discipline, EDU6100 Educational Leadership, EDU6600 Upon completion of the program, individuals with the level. Acceptance to this program does not guarantee classroom or provide leadership for other professionals Characteristics of Learning disabilities, EDU6620 requisite levels of experience will be prepared for the acceptance into the full NGU master’s degree program. A in these roles, the Instructional Leadership certificate Methods and Procedures for Learning Disabilities, PHR/SPHR and CP/SCP certification exams. separate application process must be completed for entry into a EDU6640 Behavior Management, and EDU6650 full master’s degree program. will help prepare you for greater effectiveness with Teaching Reading for Students with Disabilities, EDU6800 your students and peers. The proven benefits of this certification are: Financial Aid is not available for certificate programs. Professional Leadership and Mentoring, EDU6820 Ethics in Teacher Leadership, EDU6840 Conflict Resolution in • Enhanced professional credibility Upon completion of coursework, you will be awarded Teacher Leadership, and EDU6860 Practicum in Teacher an Instructional Leadership certificate from North Leadership (36 practicum hours required). • Better employment prospects Greenville University carrying the weight of 12 university credit hours. Total Certificate Hours...... 12 hours • Higher annual salaries This certificate is 12 hours of university credit at the graduate level. Acceptance to this program does not guarantee What you will learn: • Faster income growth acceptance into the full NGU graduate degree program. A separate application process must be completed for entry into a • Problem solving strategies for addressing ethical full graduate degree program. • Higher levels of career satisfaction issues in education Financial Aid is not available for certificate programs. • Validation of your expertise • Pre/post-test assessment design

What you will learn: • Selecting appropriate assessment measures

• Workforce planning and employment • Interpretation of assessment data to benefit the classroom • Selection and retention practices • Innovative leadership practices • Compensation and benefits management • Classroom management strategies to maximize • Professional development and training practices student learning and a positive classroom setting • Global HR management Who should enroll? • Employee and labor relations • K-12 educators • Business management and strategic HR • Principals and instructional coaches • Risk management • Homeschool instructors Who should enroll? • Ministers and Christian educators • Human resource professionals • School leaders • Recruiters/staffing agency professionals

• Project managers

• Corporate trainers

• Benefits consultants

• Workforce developers

• Hiring managers

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 38 – Back to Table of Contents – 39 – Learning Disabilities Courses Tied To Certificate Teacher Leader Courses Tied To Certificate Mode of Classes: Online Mode of Classes: Online The Learning Disabilities graduate certificate program The Teacher Leader graduate certificate program is designed for K-12 professionals and educators in EDU6600 Characteristics of Learning Disabilities...... 3 hours is designed for K-12 professionals and educators in EDU6800 Professional Leadership and Mentoring...... 3 hours schools, non-profit, or church ministries who serve EDU6620 Methods and Procedures for Learning schools, non-profit, or church ministries who serve EDU6820 Ethics in Teacher Leadership...... 3 hours those with special needs in a leadership or teaching Disabilities...... 3 hours others in a leadership or teaching capacity. The EDU6840 Conflict Resolution in Teacher Leadership....3 hours capacity. The purpose of this certificate program is to purpose of this certificate program is to improve the EDU6640 Behavior Management...... 3 hours EDU6860 Practicum in Teacher Leadership...... 3 hours improve the confidence of professionals working with EDU6650 Teaching Reading for Students with confidence of professionals in the areas of leadership, diverse populations when it involves identification, Disabilities...... 3 hours mentoring, conflict resolution, and ethics. Whether Total Certificate Hours...... 12 hours assessment, instruction, and behavior management. you currently function in the classroom or provide Upon completion of coursework, you will be awarded an Whether you currently function in the classroom or Total Certificate Hours...... 12 hours leadership for other professionals in these roles, Teacher Leader certificate from North Greenville University provide leadership for other professionals in these Upon completion of coursework, you will be awarded a Learning the Teacher Leader certificate will help prepare you carrying the weight of 12 university credit hours. roles, the Learning Disabilities certificate will help Disabilities certificate from North Greenville University carrying for greater effectiveness with your students and This certificate is 12 hours of university credit at the graduate the weight of 12 university credit hours. prepare you for greater effectiveness with your peers. If you do hold a current teaching license, level. Acceptance to this program does not guarantee acceptance into the full NGU graduate degree program. A students and peers. If you do hold a current teaching This certificate is 12 hours of university credit at the graduate these certificate courses can be submitted to the level. Acceptance to this program does not guarantee separate application process must be completed for entry into a license, these certificate courses can be submitted to acceptance into the full NGU graduate degree program. A state department to pursue an endorsement in full graduate degree program. the state department to pursue add-on licensure in separate application process must be completed for entry into a Teacher Leader. Financial Aid is not available for certificate programs. Learning Disabilities. full graduate degree program. Financial Aid is not available for certificate programs. More information regarding the endorsement through More information regarding the endorsement through the state department can be found at https:// the state department can be found at https:// ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/certification- ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/certification- legislation-and-policy/certification-regulations/add- legislation-and-policy/certification-regulations/add- on-guidelines/ on-guidelines/ What you will learn: What you will learn: • Conflict management skills from a • Steps to refer and identify students in the area of leadership perspective learning disabilities • Problem solving strategies for addressing ethical • Assessment strategies to identify and instruct issues in education students with learning disabilities • Mentoring strategies • Practical classroom methods and instructional practices • Innovative leadership practices

• Behavior management strategies Who should enroll?

• Best practices in reading instruction for students • K-12 educators with learning disabilities • Principals and instructional coaches Who should enroll? • Homeschool instructors • K-12 educators • Ministers and Christian educators • Principals and instructional coaches • School leaders • Homeschool instructors

• Ministers and Christian educators

• School leaders

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 40 – Back to Table of Contents – 41 – Missions – IMB Foundations Courses Tied to Certificate Discipleship and Spiritual Formation Courses Tied to Certificate Mode of Classes: Online or On Campus (depending upon the CM5000 Spiritual Formation...... 3 hours The IMB Foundations Certificate is designed for term offered) The Discipleship and Spiritual Formation certificate will students who are not seeking a full seminary degree, firmly establish your personal discipleship with Christ CM5305 Personal Evangelism...... 3 hours BI5300 Biblical Interpretation...... 3 hours but desire a basic theological background for and will train and equip you to “make disciples” of Certificate Electives...... 6 hours international ministry or for missions’ service through NT5300 NT Research and Application...... 3 hours younger believers. A key component of this certificate Choose two from CM5005 Theology of the Christian the local church. This certificate has been designed to OT5300 OT Research and Application...... 3 hours is “growth” in all areas of your Christian life, especially Life, CM5007 Psalms and Christian Spirituality, CM5008 Contemporary Evangelical, CM5010 Devotional Classics meet the specific requirements of the International TH5300 Christian Theology...... 3 hours in learning of the spiritual disciplines, including prayer. Mission Board (IMB) of the Southern Baptist for any If you are seeking a deeper relationship with our Lord of the Christian Faith, CM5312 Prayer and Spiritual Certificate Electives...... 9 hours Awakenings, CM5331 Discipleship, and CM5332 person seeking appointment as a career missionary. Choose three from CM5000 Spiritual Formation, CM5305 and Savior and learning effective ways of sharing Leadership Development in the Local Congregation. Personal Evangelism, CM5310 Evangelism and Church your faith with others, this certificate program is Upon completion of coursework, you will be awarded Planting, CM5331 Discipleship, CM5345 Introduction designed for you. Total Certificate Hours...... 12 hours a Missions-IMB Foundations certificate from North to Christian Missions, and TH5345 Christian Faith and This certificate is 12 hours of university credit at the graduate Greenville University carrying the weight of 21 World Religions. What you will learn: level. Acceptance to this program does not guarantee acceptance into the full NGU master’s degree program. A university credit hours. Total Certificate Hours...... 21 hours separate application process must be completed for entry into a • Growth in your being a disciple of Christ full master’s degree program. This certificate is 21 hours of university credit at the graduate What you will learn: level. Acceptance to this program does not guarantee • Growth in your ability to “make disciples” Financial Aid is not available for certificate programs. acceptance into the full NGU graduate degree program. A • The historical, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds separate application process must be completed for entry into a • Growth in your intimate walk with Christ in the Old and New Testaments as well as the full graduate degree program. nature of the Old and New Testaments texts, Financial Aid is not available for certificate programs. • Growth in the spiritual disciplines of the canon, and text and versions. Christian life

• The major theological teachings of Christianity • Growth in Biblical meditation regarding God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, revelation, humanity, sin, salvation, the church, and • Growth in sharing Christ with others eschatology. Who should enroll? • The principles and methods of biblical exegesis and interpretation with an emphasis on the problem • Ministry leaders in churches and organizations of communicating the biblical message in the • Laypeople who desire to grow in their modern world. Christian walk • Depending upon chosen electives, principles and • Christians who desire to disciple young believers best practices for personal evangelism, church planting, spiritual formation, discipleship, and • Someone seeking to understand and grow missions in today’s world as well as the uniqueness in spiritually of the Christian faith among the world religions.

Who should enroll?

• Students who are seeking appointment with the International Mission Board

• Students who sense a call of God to international missions

• Students who want a better understanding of the Bible and the mission of God in today’s world

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 42 – Back to Table of Contents – 43 – Advanced Music Education Studies Courses Tied to Certificate Course Descriptions OT5300 Old Testament Research and Application Advanced Music Education Studies graduate Certificate Electives...... 12 hours A study of the exegetical issues involved in studying Choose from MMED5110 Woodwind Repair, MMED5120 certificate program is designed for K-12 professionals Percussion Repair, MMED5130 High Brass Techniques Master of Arts in Christian Ministry / the Old Testament including historical, linguistic, and and educators in nonprofit private schools, public for Graduate Students, MMED5220 Current Issues In Master of Divinity cultural backgrounds, as well as the nature of the schools, or church ministries, serving others in a music Music Education, MMED5225 Preparing Ensembles for Old Testament texts, canon, and text and versions. leadership or teaching capacity. The purpose of this Adjudication at Contests and Festivals, MMED5230 Core Courses Includes an introduction to the books of the Old certificate program is to improve the confidence of Low String Technique, MMED5235 String Pedogogy for Testament by groups and individual texts with a Graduate Students, MMED5240 Beyond the Traditional professionals in the areas of planning, developing, CM5000 Spiritual Formation discussion of the application of their message for teaching and assessing strategies to better serve String Classroom, MMED5245 Music History: Musical their day and today (3 credit hours). students enrolled and participating in musical activities Borrowing, MMED5320 The Integration of Global Music, An introduction to personal spiritual formation, MMED5325 Marching Band Techniques, MMED5335 in the 21st century. Whether you currently function as which is an intensive process to encourage spiritual Teaching the Developing Singer, MMED5340 Directing growth. Topics include the study of Christian NT5300 New Testament Research and Application the music educator in your school, provide leadership the High School Musical, MMED5355 Contemporary for other professionals in these roles, or serve in and Experiential Music of the 20th/21st Centuries, spirituality and the practice of disciplines rooted in A study of the exegetical issues involved in a music church ministry role, the Advanced Music MMED5380 Graduate Woodwind Techniques, the Bible and Christian history (3 credit hours). understanding the New Testament including Education Studies will assist you in preparation for MMED5390 Composition, MMED5395 Score Analysis, historical, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds, as well MMED5485 Graduate Conducting, MMED6300 greater effectiveness with your students, performers, NT5300 New Testament Research and Application as the nature of the New Testament texts, canon, and peers. Once you successfully complete the Analytic Techniques, and MMED6340 Psychology of and text and versions. Includes an introduction to Music Education. program, you will receive a professional graduate A study of the exegetical issues involved in the books of the New Testament by groups and understanding the New Testament including Advanced Music Education Studies certificate Total Certificate Hours...... 12 hours individual texts with a discussion of the meaning of from North Greenville University. Earned graduate historical, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds, as well the different passages in their original settings and This certificate is 12 hours of university credit at the graduate as the nature of the New Testament texts, canon, credits may be used for certification renewal, add- level. Graduate credits are awarded for courses completed potential applications for contemporary society (3 on certification, and professional development with a grade of C or higher. Acceptance to this program does and text and versions. Includes an introduction to credit hours). requirements. not guarantee acceptance into the full NGU master’s degree the books of the New Testament by groups and program. A separate application process must be completed for individual texts with a discussion of the meaning of entry into a full master’s degree program. the different passages in their original settings and Church History Who should enroll? Financial Aid is not available for certificate programs. potential applications for contemporary society (3 • Christian Music Ministers credit hours). CH5300 World Christianity A critical examination of the status of Christianity • Educational Leaders CM5305 Personal Evangelism in the world and its implications for American Christians and congregations. The modern reality of • Homeschool Instructors A study of to the nature and practice of evangelism Christianity as a predominately non-Western religion with emphasis on its biblical, theological, and • K-12 Educators will be reviewed within its Biblical and historical historical roots. Special attention will be given to contexts. Accompanying theological developments • Principals the rationale and context for evangelization (3 and appropriate responses will also be explored (3 credit hours). credit hours). • Fine Arts Consultants/Supervisors TH5300 Christian Theology • Teachers Seeking Add-On Certification CH5310 The Protestant Reformation A systematic survey of the major theological A study of the social, political, and religious forces teachings of Christianity regarding God, Christ, the that culminated in the Protestant Reformation. Holy Spirit, revelation, humanity, sin, salvation, the Emphasis will be placed on the contributions of church, and eschatology. Special attention will be the major reformers and reform movements (3 given to 1) the Biblical basis of these doctrines, 2) credit hours). theological methodology, 3) how philosophical and cultural influences have shaped these doctrines, 4) how these doctrines have changed and been held at CH5340 Baptist History different periods in church history, and 5) how these A survey of the history and theology of Baptists to doctrines are relevant to contemporary belief and the present (3 credit hours). practice (3 credit hours).

CH6300 Historical Theology BI5300 Biblical Interpretation Theological developments of the church from the A study of the principles and methods of biblical New Testament period to the contemporary era (3 exegesis and interpretation with an emphasis on the credit hours). problem of communicating the biblical message in the modern world (3 credit hours).

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 44 – Back to Table of Contents – 45 – Christian Ministry CM5310 Evangelism and Church Planting CM5325 Christian Worship church growth ministries in specific churches and movements. The trends and ministries will be Focuses on starting new congregations primarily An in-depth overview of key Biblical principles and evaluated theologically, historically, and sociologically CM5000 Spiritual Formation in western cultures. Much attention is given to historical practices of Christian worship from the (3 credit hours). An introduction to personal spiritual formation, spiritual principles, personnel, evangelistic strategies, apostolic era to the beginning of the 21st century. which is an intensive process to encourage spiritual and mass communication needed for success (3 Emphasis will be on reflective assessment of trends growth. Topics include the study of Christian credit hours). and practices in worship in light of cultural settings CM5336 Pastoral Theology and Biblical norms (3 credit hours). spirituality and the practice of disciplines rooted in An examination of the theological issues which the Bible and Christian history (3 credit hours). CM5311 Effective Evangelism for the Local inform and under gird the pastoral role and calling in Congregation CM5330 Christian Education in the Local the local church. CM5005 Theology of the Christian Life A study of the Biblical imperative of evangelism in Congregation Cross-Listed as TH5325 light of current opportunities and the analysis of A careful study of the educational thrust of the CM5337 Spiritual Gifts: Discovering, Developing, An examination of the doctrine of sanctification factors that are productive for church growth (3 church as seen in the scriptures. Current educational and Mobilizing the Membership credit hours). needs of the Church will be identified and processes through a study of relevant biblical texts, a survey This course is an in-depth exegetical study of all the the history of the doctrine, comparison of different and plans for meeting those needs developed (3 credit hours). relevant spiritual gift passages in the New Testament. theories, and an exploration of a life of holiness (3 CM5312 Prayer and Spiritual Awakenings Focus will be on learning how to discover, develop, credit hours). The history of spiritual revival movements and the and deploy spiritual gifts in the context of the church CM5331 Discipleship sociological milieu out of which these movements for the advancement of the kingdom. Examination CM5006 Angelology and Spiritual Warfare or arose will be considered. A study of biblical links An introduction to the practice of following Christ will be made of the role of spiritual gifts and the TH5326 Angelology and Spiritual Warfare between prayer and spiritual awakening, the role and leading others to do the same. Topics include growth of the church (3 credit hours). An examination of the nature and purpose of angels of prayer in the evangelistic ministry of individual personal discipleship, disciple-making, developing a as well as our relationship Consideration will be given believers, and the development of evangelistic prayer philosophy of ministry that emphasizes discipleship, CM5340 The Ministry of the African- to the origin of Satan and fallen angels and how ministries in local congregations (3 credit hours). and implementing strategies for creating disciple- American Church making movements (3 credit hours). they are perceived by people in various cultures. The origins, development, distinctives, and Particular attention will be given to resources CM5315 Church Growth and Renewal contributions of the African-American church. available to the Christian for spiritual warfare (3 An examination and analysis of current theories and CM5332 Leadership Development in the Local Particular attention is given to contemporary trends, credit hours).to them. Congregation methods for evangelism, church growth, and renewal with an emphasis upon Baptist denominations (3 in the 21st century. An integrated analysis of theology, organizational credit hours). CM5008 Contemporary Evangelical Spirituality behavior, group process, personality theory, pastoral An in-depth study of key contemporary writers and care, and problem solving skills designed to enhance CM5345 Introduction to Christian Missions CM5320 Introduction to Biblical Preaching the leadership effectiveness of participants (3 thought of evangelical spirituality (3 credit hours). A study of the biblical, theological, historical, and A study of the construction of sermons directly from credit hours). practical bases for Christian missions. Special a biblical text. Basic principles of preaching will be attention is given to contemporary issues in CM5010 Devotional Classics of the Christian Faith studied and applied including: the formulation of a CM5333 Pastoral Ministry in the Local missions as well as current ways to do missions (3 central idea, sermon structure, support material, and An in-depth study of the concepts and practices of Congregation credit hours). Christian spiritual formation through the reading of application. Prerequisite: BI 5300 [BI 5300 can be selected spiritual classics (3 credit hours). taken concurrent with CM 5320]. An introduction to the principles and practices of pastoral ministry in the local church. An examination CM5346 Contextualization in Christian Missions of the nature and tasks of Christian leadership, with CM5300 Ethical Foundations CM5321 Advanced Homiletics an emphasis on the multiple roles of pastoral ministry A study of the theory and practice of communicating the gospel and formulating theology in a way that is Careful analysis of the preaching task, its (3 credit hours). An examination of the foundations of Christian faithful to Scripture and meaningful to respondents opportunities and crucial significance are studied. Ethics from biblical, theological, and philosophical in their cultural and social contexts (3 credit hours). Resources and plans are shared by experienced perspectives. Topics include historical development, CM5334 Practicum in the Southern various approaches and methodologies, preachers who have demonstrated their ability in this Baptist Convention contextualization, and application to social issues (3 area (3 credit hours). CM5347Christian Faith and World Religions A study of the structure, events and meetings of credit hours). Cross-Listed as TH5345 the annual Southern Baptist Convention through CM5322 Sermon Delivery readings, lectures, and on-site examinations (3 An examination of the world’s religions and their basic tenets focusing on their founding, history, CM5305 Personal Evangelism A study of the art and practice of sermon delivery. credit hours). development, major beliefs, practices, and Methods of sermon delivery are studied, and the A study of to the nature and practice of evangelism contemporary expressions incorporating a response practice of sermon delivery is undertaken, with with emphasis on its biblical, theological, and CM5335 Contemporary Issues in Church Growth from a Christian foundation (3 credit hours). historical roots. Special attention will be given to analytical evaluation of student preaching. Topical the rationale and context for evangelization (3 issues concerning the practice of preaching are A study of current trends, issues, and opportunities credit hours). also considered. in church growth with special attention to innovative

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 46 – Back to Table of Contents – 47 – CM5348 Cross-cultural Communication in CM6390 Integration Project (MACM) CO5310 The Minister as Pastoral Care Leader NT5310 Life and Teachings of Christ Christian Missions Prerequisite: 30 Hours (MACM) Planned with the Introduction to the shepherding process in scripture The life and teachings of Jesus as presented in the The study and practice of communication across student’s advisor, the goal of this experience is and training in pastoral skills specifically identified canonical Gospels with an emphasis on the use of cultural and social boundaries with emphasis placed to integrate the student’s coursework, personal with the local church ministry (3 credit hours). biblical criticism in the study of Jesus and the Gospels on cross-cultural communication of the Gospel (3 experience and goals in a “Theology of Ministry” that (3 credit hours). credit hours). will further define the student’s view of self in the ministry. The written project plan, literature search, CO5320 Pre-Marital and Marriage Counseling and analysis of results is the capstone experience Training in the theories and skills of pre-marital NT5320 Life and Teachings of Paul CM5350 Intercultural Studies Seminar in the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (3 and marital therapy. Integration of Biblical/ The life of Paul and an interpretation of the Intense study of topics relevant to mission and credit hours). theological emphases with theoretical and skills letters with particular attention to their historical intercultural studies. Topics will be selected in training. Designed especially for ministers, teachers, settings, and with an emphasis on the problem of discussion with the professor, and seminars may supervisors, and church and social workers (3 the relationship of Acts to the canonical letters (3 include external learning experience (3 credit hours). CM6391 Integration Project Continuation credit hours). credit hours). This Course is for those candidates who require additional time to complete the Integration Project CM5354 Practicum in North American Missions CO5350 Counseling with Special Groups within NT5330 General Epistles and Revelation process, above the program requirements of three A comprehensive experience in a North American the Church Setting—Children, Youth, Women, and An interpretation of the epistles of Hebrews, James, credit hours in one semester (3 credit hours). Older Adults mission setting including both practical involvement Peter, John, Jude, and the book of Revelation with in personal and other types of evangelism and A Biblical view of those representing different stages particular attention to their historical settings, with exposure to various methodologies and ministries of CM6395 Research Thesis (MDiv) of life and unique positions in the life of the church an emphasis on questions concerning the literary evangelism (3 credit hours). Planned with the student’s faculty advisor, this is developed. The integration of these special groups genre of each writing (3 credit hours). research-driven course integrates primary-source into the life of the congregation is an emphasis material, the student’s coursework, and the student’s of the course. Students are assisted in identifying CM5355 Practicum in International NT5335 Exegesis and Interpretation of Selected personal experience, and considers the practical theoretical models and supportive practice that Christian Missions New Testament Writings: The Gospel of Mark implications for the research. The written plan, will be appropriate to unique groups within the A comprehensive experience in an international literature search, and analysis of research is the congregation. Individual and family developmental A detailed examination and exposition of the Gospel setting including both practical involvement in capstone experience in the Master program-MACM stages with related therapy skills are discussed (3 of Mark with particular attention to its historical personal and other types of evangelism and and MDiv (3 credit hours). credit hours). setting, with an emphasis on the Life of Jesus and exposure to various methodologies and ministries of the use of biblical criticism in this literary genre (3 evangelism (3 credit hours). credit hours). CM6396 Research Thesis Continuation (MDiv) CO6300 Theological Dynamics in Pastoral Counseling This Course is for those candidates who require CM6300 Independent Study A study of a Biblical/theological anthropology NT5335 Exegesis and Interpretation of Selected additional time to complete the Research Thesis New Testament Writings: The Book of Acts Research/Development of a ministry plan for a process, above the program requirements of three and spiritual issues related to the practice of local church which integrates personal goals and credit hours in one semester (3 credit hours). counseling including prayer, sin, condemnation, love, A detailed examination of the Book of Acts surveying opportunities with current research in the field (1 forgiveness, and reconciliation. An emphasis on the the development of the early church, its expansion of semester hour). Actualizing the plan and analysis of Pauline psychology with reference to such concepts missions, and its key leaders. results in a research essay (2 to 3 credit hours). TH5345 Christian Faith and World Religions as spirit, soul, heart, mind, and flesh. Topics such Cross-Listed as CM5347 as marriage and divorce as well as social concerns NT5340 Exegesis and Interpretation of Selected will also be discussed from a Biblical/theological CM6310 Ministry Seminar on Evangelism and An examination of the world’s religions and their New Testament Writings: The Book of Romans perspective (3 credit hours). Church Planting in a Post-Modern World basic tenets focusing on their founding, history, development, major beliefs, practices, and A detailed interpretation of the letter of Paul to This course focuses on ministry and church planting the church at Rome with particular attention to its contemporary expressions incorporating a response New Testament Studies in a post-modern 21st century world (3 credit hours). from a Christian foundation (3 credit hours). exposition, theological teaching, historical setting, and significance in the history of the church (3 NT5300 New Testament Research and Application credit hours). CM6320 Seminar in Preaching in a Cross- Christian Counseling A study of the exegetical issues involved in Cultural Setting understanding the New Testament including NT5345 Exegesis and Interpretation of Selected Familiarizes the student with third world perspectives CO5300 Basic Pastoral Counseling historical, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds, as well New Testament Writings: The Pastoral Epistles in preaching and challenges them to think cross- An introduction to pastoral counseling surveying as the nature of the New Testament texts, canon, culturally about the various ways to do church (3 the basic approaches. Heavy emphasis will be place and text and versions. Includes an introduction to A detailed examination and exposition of the Pastoral credit hours). on acquisition of counseling skills through role the books of the New Testament by groups and Epistles with particular attention to their historical playing. Specific consideration will be given to topics individual texts with a discussion of the meaning of setting and current day application (3 credit hours). relevant to a Christian context and/or clientele (3 the different passages in their original settings and credit hours). potential applications for contemporary society (3 credit hours).

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 48 – Back to Table of Contents – 49 – NT5350 Exegesis and Interpretation of Selected cultural setting and application of their message to given to 1) the Biblical basis of these doctrines, 2) New Testament Writings the church of today (3 credit hours). theological methodology, 3) how philosophical and cultural influences have shaped these doctrines, 4) A detailed examination and exposition of individual how these doctrines have changed and been held at New Testament books. May be repeated when OT5330 Wisdom Literature different periods in church history, and 5) how these content varies (3 credit hours). Intensive examination of the history of the Jewish doctrines are relevant to contemporary belief and people during the period of the Writings division of practice (3 credit hours). NT5370 Exegesis and Interpretation of Selected the Hebrew Scripture and of the literature of this New Testament Writings: The Book of Hebrews division (3 hours credit). TH5325 Theology of the Christian Life A detailed interpretation of the Epistle to the Cross-Listed as CM5005 Hebrews, with particular attention to its historical OT5340 Exegesis and Interpretation of Old An examination of the doctrine of sanctification setting, with an emphasis on questions concerning Testament Writings: Poetry and Wisdom through a study of relevant Biblical texts, a survey applications to the contemporary church (3 Intensive examination of the poetry and wisdom the history of the doctrine, comparison of different credit hours) literature of the Hebrew Scriptures in relationship to theories, and an exploration of a life of holiness (3 their historical and cultural setting and application to credit hours). NT6300 Seminar on Issues in New Testament their message to the church today (3 hours credit). Interpretation TH5340 Foundations of a Christian Worldview Key New Testament subjects: the Kingdom of God, OT5340 The Writings An examination of the Christian worldview Miracle Stories, Jesus’ Parables, the Jew-Gentile Intensive examination of the history of the Jewish from biblical, theological, and philosophical Issue, the Gnostic Problem and Apocalyptic. May people during the period of the Writings division of perspectives. Topics include critical analysis of be repeated for credit when content varies (3 the Hebrew Scripture and of the literature of this competing worldviews, communication of the credit hours). division (3 credit hours). Christian worldview in a pluralistic context, and the relationship between propositions, affections, and NT6310 New Testament Theology actions in developing a consistently biblical approach OT5350 Exegesis and Interpretation of Selected to viewing and living life (3 credit hours). Major theological concepts in the New Testament (3 Old Testament Writings. credit hours). A detailed examination and exposition of individual Old Testament books. May be repeated when TH5345 Christian Faith and World Religions Old Testament Studies content varies (3 credit hours). An examination of the world’s religions and their basic tenets focusing on their founding, history, development, major beliefs, practices, and OT5300 Old Testament Research and Application OT5360 Seminar on Issues in Old Testament contemporary expressions incorporating a response Interpretation A study of the exegetical issues involved in studying from a Christian foundation (3 credit hours). the Old Testament including historical, linguistic, and Key Old Testament subjects: Covenant and Law, cultural backgrounds, as well as the nature of the Exodus themes, Promise and fulfillment (Patriarchal Old Testament texts, canon, and text and versions. and Prophetic), Wisdom themes (theodicy, suffering, TH5350 Selected Topics in Christian Theology Includes an introduction to the books of the Old sacred, secular), History as Revelation, Messianism. A study of various topics that are directly related to Testament by groups and individual texts with a May be repeated for credit when content varies (3 significant theological inquiry. May be repeated when discussion of the application of their message for credit hours). content varies (3 credit hours). their day and today (3 credit hours).

OT6300 Old Testament Theology TH5355 Study of a Selected Theologian OT5310 The Pentateuch and Former Prophets Major theological concepts in the Old Testament (3 A study of the theology of a selected Christian Intensive examination of the history of scholarship; credit hours). thinker, classical or contemporary. May be repeated the impact of the scholarship on biblical when content varies (3 credit hours). interpretation; and exegetical analysis of Genesis Theology through Second Kings (3 credit hours) TH6300 Historical Theology TH5300 Christian Theology OT5320 The Major and Minor Prophets Theological developments of the church from the A systematic survey of the major theological New Testament period to the contemporary era (3 Intensive examination of the lives and literature teachings of Christianity regarding God, Christ, the credit hours). of the major and minor prophets of the Hebrew Holy Spirit, revelation, humanity, sin, salvation, the Scripture in relationship to their historical and church, and eschatology. Special attention will be

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 50 – Back to Table of Contents – 51 – Master of Arts in Leadership how various models impact effective leadership in shaping the future of post-generational organizations, realworld organizations, as well as the assessment of how best to understand post-generational dynamics, Core Courses current leadership strengths and weaknesses for the and building successful post-generational businesses sake of personal growth as a leader. and ministries. CM5300 Ethical Foundations An examination of the foundations of Christian TH5340 Foundations of a Christian Worldview GL5390 Applied Leadership Project Ethics from biblical, theological, and philosophical An examination of the Christian worldview Planned with the student’s advisor, the goal of this perspectives. Topics include historical development, from biblical, theological, and philosophical project is to integrate the student’s coursework, various approaches and methodologies, perspectives. Topics include critical analysis of personal experience, and vocational goals in a contextualization, and application to social issues (3 competing worldviews, communication of the “Theology/Philosophy of Leadership” that the credit hours). Christian worldview in a pluralistic context, and the student will apply to a particular area of leadership. relationship between propositions, affections, and The written project plan, literature search, and GL5300 Understanding Generation Z actions in developing a consistently biblical approach analysis of results is the capstone experience in the to viewing and living life (3 credit hours). Master of Arts in Leadership. An exploration of the driving forces and values that have shaped the characteristics, preferences, and worldview of Generation Z. Topics include learning Leadership Christian Ministry how to create environments and develop strategies that will most effectively influence and equip Gen GL5340 Servant Leadership CM5000 Spiritual Formation Zers to flourish in the workplace and contribute to An introduction to the theory and practice of An introduction to personal spiritual formation, the success of the organization. servant leadership and its application to various which is an intensive process2 QA to encourage leadership contexts. Special attention is given spiritual growth. Topics include the study of Christian GL5310 Biblical Foundations of Leadership to how a servant leader is different from other spirituality and the practice of disciplines rooted in An introduction to biblical foundations for planning, leaders, and focusing upon the needs of others can the Bible and Christian history (3 credit hours). coordinating, leading, and supporting both create interdependency rather than dependency in organizations. marketplace and ministry organizations. Topics CM5005 Theology of Christian Life include leadership principles that are taught and illustrated in the Old and New Testaments, the GL5350 Leadership and Emotional Intelligence CM5010 Devotional Classics of the Christian Faith development of a theology of leadership, and the An introduction to the concept of Emotional integration of organizational flourishing with the An in-depth study of the concepts and practices of Intelligence and its applicability to leadership. Special advance of God’s greater purposes in the world. Christian spiritual formation through the reading of attention is given to personal emotional intelligence, selected spiritual classics (3 credit hours). as well as learning how emotional intelligence GL5320 Cross-Cultural Leadership builds trust, manages difficult discussions, develops resilience, enhances team performance, and enables CM5331 Discipleship An examination of how to lead when cross-cultural them to lead for long-term success. differences affect a business or ministry context. An introduction to the practice of following Christ Topics include the relationship between culture(s) and leading others to do the same. Topics include and communication, working relationships in cross- GL5360 Communication and Conflict Resolution personal discipleship, disciple-making, developing a philosophy of ministry that emphasizes discipleship, cultural contexts, cross-cultural leadership styles, An examination of the essential influences and and the development of a framework for leading in a and implementing strategies for creating disciple- dimensions of the intrapersonal dynamics that making movements (3 credit hours). culture different from the leader’s home culture. contribute to who we are, how we work, and how we interact with others. Topics include building GL5380 Personal Leadership Development and sustaining decision-making teams, mentoring, delegating, resolving conflict, and handling and An introduction to the foundations of personal overcoming opposition. Extensive time will be given leadership. Topics include basic spiritual formation, to developing communication skills with a view well-being, self-motivation, strengths-based toward functioning more effectively and efficiently leadership, goal-setting, time management, as a team leader in handling both routine and productivity, and the relationship between personal crisis situations. leadership and leading others.

GL5370 Leading Across Generations GL5330 Leadership Theory and Development An introduction to leadership in post-generational An introduction to various leadership styles, models, organizations. Special attention is given to the forces and theories. Special attention will be given to

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 52 – Back to Table of Contents – 53 – Master of Business Administration statistics, probability and random variables, sampling how to use statistics to help solve business problems BUSN5343 Human Resources in a Global Context and statistical inference, regression analysis, chi- throughout an enterprise. They will examine case This course is the study of human resources square analysis, and analysis of variance will be examples of statistical analysis in areas such as ACCT5310 Managerial Accounting from an international perspective. Students will investigated. Students will learn through class marketing, finance, and management. Additionally, compare industrial relations and HRM literature. Prerequisite: ACCT 2310 (Accounting I) or BUSN 5220 lectures and a wide variety of problems which are they will examine the application of statistical The course will focus on aspects of human resource (Introduction to Accounting) worked in class and on homework assignments and analysis, hypothesis testing, and regression management issues in multinational firms (3 on examinations (3 credit hours). analysis in business decision-making and how to credit hours). Includes the creation, use, and interpretation of analyze data and reach decisions, using statistical internal accounting data and information. Emphasizes computer software and Excel. Students achieve BUSN5220 Introduction to Accounting the managerial functions of cost control and these objectives through lectures, cases, hands-on BUSN5344 Human Resources Strategic Planning reporting, budgeting, profit planning, and projections This course explores the basic concepts of business group and individual projects, and a wide variety This course affects every aspect of the organization. (3 credit hours). accounting and an introduction to corporate finance, of problems that are solved in assignments and on This course addresses how to build measurement including present value concepts. The purpose of examinations. (3 credit hours). strategies for all HR activity so that the impact the course is to prepare students for required MBA BUSN5000 Organization Behavior can be determined. A value-adding approach will courses in Managerial Accounting and Financial be taken so that HR practitioners will be able to This course is an in-depth study of management and Management. It will focus on introductory material BUSN5340 Human Resource Management exhibit an understanding of the business. This will organizational behavior theories, basic principles in accounting: concepts of double entry accounts, Examines the concepts and techniques of manpower include aspects that influence organizational quality, and processes from their historical foundations format of financial statements and cash flows; then planning, job evaluation, incentive and performance productivity, services, and profitability. HR will be to today’s best practices. The general focus is an introduction to concepts of corporate finance and standards, and the impact of labor organizations assessed as a system within a system. Students will on how managers influence their employees to financial markets, the valuation of cash flows using benefits. Creates a problem-solving environment learn how to position HR as a strategic partner (3 accomplish organizational objectives. The specific present value tools and basic securities valuation. designed to integrate knowledge in various functional credit hours). focus is on management and organizational areas of business (3 credit hours). behavior issues involving organizational culture, BUSN5310 Information Systems for structures and systems (e.g., bureaucracy), authority, BUSN5350 Research Methods in Business communication, structure, ethics and social Decision-Making BUSN5341 Talent Management Prerequisite: BUSN 5325 Business Analytics responsibility, motivation, leadership, decision- Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills This course analyzes the processes by which the making, group dynamics, conflict resolution, stress, workforce is built that will enhance productivity and Emphasizes the processes of determining, acquiring, change, and problem-solving. Numerous case studies Provides a foundation for analysis, design, effectively implement business strategy. Students analyzing, synthesizing, and disseminating relevant are used to test the students’ practical application of implementation, and management of information will examine the activities of identifying, attracting, data, information, and insights. This course. In theory and best practices (3 credit hours). systems. Students will be able to understand and and acquiring the optimum human assets who best conjunction with the capstone course, serves in lieu identify network communication systems, the need fit the work needs and the organizational culture and of a senior thesis. As such, it entails a rigorous project for good database management, computer security BUSN5100 Issues in Professional Ethics who will enhance innovation and decision-making. to demonstrate the mastery of research skills. (3 issues, and the effects of information management Additionally, students will evaluate the processes credit hours) A detailed study of ethical issues encountered by on society. (3 credit hours) by which human assets are retained and integrated professionals in the contemporary cultural setting. into a firm’s operations so that cooperation and Traditional Judeo-Christian values and teachings will collaboration are maximized (3 credit hours). BUSN5360 Operations Management be explored as they relate to practical applications BUSN5315 Entrepreneurship and Small in business and the professions. Questions related to Business Management Prerequisite: BUSN 5325 Business Analytics human experiences, with areas such as truth telling, This course explores the concepts and applications BUSN5342 Total Rewards Provides a basis for understanding the importance conflict resolution, relation to government, poverty, of sustainable business including creating, This course provides the business professional with of managing and coordinating production decisions, and ethnic, cultural, and racial differences, are leading, and managing business enterprises. It an overall understanding of compensation and how those decisions affect the supply chain of a firm, addressed in the context of Christian leadership and includes examination of approaches for leading benefits, and the related environments in which and the interrelations between operations and other decision-making. (3 semester hours credit) entrepreneurial individuals and companies. they are practiced. Compensation system design, functional areas within a firm. (3 credit hours) Additionally, students will analyze innovation issues related criteria, and the selection and effective including creating and realizing value, prioritizing BUSN5210 Business Statistics administration of employee benefits are among the opportunities, and managing the innovation process. areas highlighted. It addresses the ways in which BUSN5380 Financial Management A graduate level survey of major statistical (3 credit hours) both tangible and intangible forms of compensation Prerequisite: ACCT 2310 (Accounting I) or BUSN 5220 techniques used in business and economics. The may be used to motivate and reward employee (Introduction to Accounting) course has three primary objectives; 1) to familiarize performance. Additional attention is given to those BUSN5325 Business Analytics students with the basic techniques, methodologies, future challenges that businesses will face in the Involves in-depth discussions of working capital and theories of statistical analysis; 2) to acquaint Prerequisite: College-level statistics course with a B arena of employee compensation and benefits. management, capital budgeting, the cost of capital, students with the various applications of statistical or better or BUSN 5210 (Business Statistics) Students will have the opportunity to develop a debt, and equity financing; and financial statements. analysis to business problems; and 3) to introduce compensation system, using a simulation aid that Analyzes the effects of multinational operations, students to the role that computers and specialized The mastery of business requires the mastery accompanies the course (3 credit hours). multiple currencies, international tax laws, money software play in statistical analysis. Descriptive and application of statistical metrics in business, and capital markets, and political risk environments. economics, and everyday life. Students will learn (3 credit hours)

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 54 – Back to Table of Contents – 55 – BUSN5381 Financial Planning BUSN 6300—Business Strategy Master of Education Competencies for PreK – 5th Grade Classroom Teachers will serve as the foundation for the course. This course provides an overview of the financial Prerequisite: BUSN5350, BUSN5380, MRKT5310 planning process, including communication EDU5000 Current Issues in K-12 Schools Standard 1, Foundational Knowledge and Standard techniques, ethics, risk tolerance, time-value-of- This course serves as the capstone course in the Policies, programs, and trends that directly or 6, Professional Learning and Leadership will be money concepts, financial planning applications, MBA curriculum. Students will learn to understand, indirectly impact K-12 schools are examined and addressed. Teachers will gain an understanding of regulatory issues and the legal and economic analyze, and evaluate the competitive climate in evaluated using research, analysis, and assessment in the theoretical and evidence-based foundations environment for financial planning. Students will gain which a firm operates, its internal capabilities and order to determine their relevance to teaching and of reading and writing processes and instruction. an understanding of the role and responsibilities of intents, and to apply analytic techniques to arrive learning in diverse school settings (3 credit hours). They will also learn the importance of professional the financial planner, along with some analytical skills at appropriate decisions upon which a strategy can learning and leadership as a career-long effort and to aid in financial decision making. (3 credit hours.) be crafted. Students will work with a real company responsibility and will be given opportunities to for their capstone project. Students cannot pass EDU5200 Intervention Strategies and Techniques demonstrate these skills. the course without demonstrating mastery of the This is an introductory course in the field of special BUSN5382 Investments and three major components of the course: case analysis, education that focuses on an examination of the Portfolio Management examination(s), and capstone project (3 credit hours). educational literature regarding effective teaching EDU5740 R2S Instructional Practices This course covers various aspects of the principles practices and behavior change strategies for In this course teachers will deepen their of investments and their application to financial ECON5310 Managerial Economics students with special educational needs. It provides understanding of how to use instructional planning. Students will learn risk analysis and risk and an opportunity to explore, design, implement, approaches and materials within an integrated, return computations. They will study stocks, bonds, Provides a consistent framework of economic and evaluate school-based interventions for comprehensive, balanced curriculum to support investment companies, options and future contracts. analysis to help decision makers adapt to government students with high incidence disabilities including student learning in reading and writing. The South The course includes an extended discussion of tax regulations and other external factors. Students learning, emotional, and intellectual disabilities (3 Carolina Literacy Competencies for Pre-K – 5th Grade issues in the practice of portfolio management, will apply relevant economic theory to business credit hours). Classroom Teachers will serve as the foundation including strategic and tactical asset allocation. Many problems and develops general principles that can be for the course. Standard 2, Curriculum and examples of ethical and practical issues in managing applied to the business decision-making process (3 Instruction will be addressed. Teachers will gain an a client’s portfolio will be discussed. (3 credit hours.) credit hours). EDU5350 Diversity and Social Issues in Education understanding of the theoretical and evidence-based A study of the social, cultural, and political issues that instructional practices that foster reading, writing, affect decision-making and student achievement in BUSN5383 Fundamentals of Risk Management MRKT5310 The Marketing Process listening, and speaking. schools, this course will examine the role of school in and Retirement Planning Focuses on the major controllable marketing the enculturation or “Americanization” of students; This course focuses on the role of financial planning variables of product, price, promotion, and the effects of student background and culture on EDU5750 R2S Teaching Reading in the for insurance needs. It covers the basic concepts in distribution. Explains key marketing concepts, such achievement; and the different socio-cultural groups Content Areas risk management and insurance, insurance industry as consumer decision-making processes, market with a political stake in the curriculum and how these segmentation, and development strategies and their Content teachers play a critical role in helping operations, legal principles pertaining to this industry, groups work to further their interests (3 hours). students communicate with texts. This course is and regulations of insurers. Students will examine significance in domestic and international activities (3 credit hours). designed to provide teachers with strategies for social insurance, life insurance and annuities, literacy across the curriculum. You will explore EDU5700 Principles of Curriculum Development medical and disability income insurance, long-term learning environments that promote effective care insurance, and personal property and liability Study of K-12 school curriculum that includes a reading for independent learning. You will structure insurance. The course also focuses on selecting development of the philosophical and historical and facilitate lessons to increase student reading the right retirement plan for the business and on perspective of curriculum in the United States, the proficiency when reading content-based texts (3 individual retirement planning. (3 credit hours.) current relationship of curriculum to societal needs credit hours). and policies governing learning and teaching, use BUSN5384 Income Taxation and Fundamentals of and impact of technology, and strategies to equip EDU5760 R2S Assessment of Reading Estate Planning teachers and teacher leaders in the development and implementation of curriculum to meet the needs of In this course teachers will deepen their This course examines the federal income tax today’s learners (3 credit hours). understanding of how to use a variety of assessments system with particular reference to the taxation of and evaluations within a comprehensive, balanced individuals. It covers such topics as gross income, curriculum to assess, inform, and monitor students’ exclusions from gross income, deductions, tax credit, EDU5720 R2S Foundations or Reading progress in reading and writing. The South Carolina capital gains and losses, taxation of life insurance In this course teachers will deepen their Literacy Competencies for Pre-K – 5th Grade and annuities, and income taxation of partners, understanding of major theories and research that Classroom Teachers will serve as the foundation partnerships, corporations, and shareholders. The describe the foundations of reading and writing for the course. Standard 3, Assessment and course also covers aspects of estate and gift tax development, the processes, and the components Evaluation, will be addressed. Teachers will gain an planning, including the nature, valuation, transfer, of reading, including word recognition, language understanding of the theoretical and evidence-based administration, and taxation of personal property. comprehension, strategic knowledge, and reading- assessment and evaluation practices that foster Students will gain a basic understanding of the estate writing connections. The South Carolina Literacy reading, writing, listening, and speaking. and gift tax system, including strategies of estate planning (3 credit hours). NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 56 – Back to Table of Contents – 57 – EDU5780 R2S Content Area Reading and Writing organization of public education as well as technological advances are addressed. Developing Teacher Leadership educational governance at the federal, state, and classroom and individual behavior management plans for EC and Elementary This course focuses on the knowledge, skills, and local levels. It is also a study of administrative theory, are emphasized (3 credit hours). In this course teachers will deepen their necessary dispositions to assist leaders to think leadership principles, the conceptual and structural understanding of research-based principles and critically and creatively about conflict and understand organization of the environment, and the processes practices that support content area literacy conflict from multiple points of view. Reflection on involved in educational leadership. The course is to EDU6650 Teaching Reading for Students with as described in the South Carolina Literacy the role of leadership in conflict is practiced including provide an initial understanding of the nature and Disabilities Competencies for Early Childhood and Elementary self-analysis of own conflict management skills and specific characteristics of educational leaders, the An understanding of effective reading and writing Teachers as part of the Read to Succeed Initiative. best practices mediating and facilitating conflict from varied roles of educational leaders and the relevant instruction, with emphasis on the challenges faces by The following standards will be addressed: Standard a leadership perspective (3 credit hours). theories and practices of effective educational children with a wide array of disabilities is provided. 4: Diversity, Standard 5: Literate Environment, and leaders to improve student learning (3 credit hours). Major approaches to assessment and remediation in Standard 7: ELLs. Teachers will learn how to create a reading are reviewed, enabling students to develop literate environment that fosters reading and writing EDU6860 Practicum in Teacher Leadership diagnostic-prescriptive programs. In addition, this for the diverse students in South Carolina schools. This course provides a 36 hour, field-based practicum EDU6500 Educator as Researcher (Capstone) course provides methods of remediation in oral Special emphasis will be placed on implementing in which opportunities for mentoring and leadership This course is a study of methods and design in language, handwriting, spelling, and conceptual content area literacy standards across curriculum, are provided with observations, self-assessment, quantitative and qualitative research in education. writing. Ann appropriate array of strategies to meet a instruction, and assessment within the content and formative/summative evaluations conducted (3 The primary objective of the course is to prepare an wide range of individual differences across age levels areas. Teachers will read and respond to professional credit hours). action research proposal for use in K-12 schools. A are identified (3 credit hours). text on literacy instruction to gain the necessary structure will be provided for systematically finding background knowledge that will help them create a answers to questions that arise from practice. Master of Arts in Teaching literate environment and prepare instruction based Techniques will be taught for individuals to identify EDU6680 Practicum in Instruction for Students on assessment to reach the diverse needs of learners with Learning Disabilities problems in the school setting and then to select EDU5000 Current Issues in Secondary Schools in their classrooms. Methods for adjusting instruction according to appropriate research methods from which they Policies, programs, and trends that directly or student needs and performance through evidence- will propose how to collect and analyze data while indirectly impact 9-12 schools are examined and based instructional strategies and data-driven EDU5850 School and Community Relations drawing conclusions from the results (3 credit hours). evaluated using research, analysis, and assessment in differentiated instruction are identified. Effective order to determine their relevance to teaching and Using inquiry, research, and evaluation strategies classroom and behavior management are utilized learning in diverse school settings (3 credit hours). regarding school and community relations the EDU6600 Characteristics of Learning Disabilities while establishing a positive, productive, and safe interdependence of school and community An examination of the characteristics of students learning environment with high expectations for is identified and defined in terms of societal with learning disabilities. Causes attributed to all students. Reflection and collaboration through EDU5200 Intervention Strategies and Techniques expectations of America’s schools and the effects learning disabilities, the referral process, and best teaching practices for a diverse population of This course will focus on examination of the of these expectations on educational political, programs/instruction options examined. Various students is developed (3 credit hours). economic, and demographic changes on educational educational literature regarding effective teaching assessment and remediation techniques, as well as practices and behavior change strategies for policy (3 credit hours). the utilization of appropriate classroom materials, are EDU6800 Professional Leadership and Mentoring students with special educational needs. It provides analyzed, and curricular modifications for students in an opportunity to explore, design, implement, and This course assists to organize and develop a EDU6050 Assessment of Learners and inclusive settings are explored (3 credit hours). evaluate school-based interventions for students research-based field experience mentoring Data Analysis with high incidence disabilities (3 credit hours). design related to mentoring in an educational This course is a study of how to use assessment EDU6620 Methods and Procedures for Learning setting focusing on providing high-quality learning results and data analysis to improve student learning. Disabilities experiences, coaching, and feedback through EDU5250 Best Current Teaching Practices The course considers test validity and reliability This course addresses basic assessment procedures, effective leadership (3 credit hours). so that test results can be interpreted to indicate Strategies for effectively using and accommodating selection and utilization of instructional methods, best current teaching procedures that have been learners’ proximity to learning targets. Topics include materials and individualized programming for test planning and formatting, strategies for learners’ EDU6820 Ethics in Teacher Leadership proven by research to enhance classroom teaching individuals with specific learning disabilities. Special and learning will be examined and assessed in involvement in the testing process, communication education law and policies are analyzed along with This course contains a detailed study of ethical issues with caregivers, portfolios, and scoring instruments. terms of the integration of content areas, use of IEP components and educational interventions across encountered by teacher leaders in the contemporary technology, national and state standards, the needs Assessment techniques and instruments to closely various service delivery options (3 credit hours). cultural setting. Personal values are explored as they assist diverse learners in the classroom such as of diverse school populations, and policies/directives relate to practical applications in the educational aimed at accountability issues (3 credit hours). students with learning, emotional, and intellectual field. Questions related to truthful communication, disabilities will be identified. (3 credit hours). EDU6640 Behavior Management power relations, professional integrity, and poverty This course focuses on identifying, recording, as well as ethnic, cultural, and racial differences are EDU5350 Diversity and Social Issues in Education evaluating, and changing social and academic addressed in the context of Christian leadership and EDU6100 Educational Leadership A study of the social, cultural, and political issues that behaviors of special and diverse populations. decision-making (3 credit hours). affect decision-making and student achievement in A study of administrative theory leadership Theories of classroom management are explored and schools, this course will examine the role of school in principles, including the conceptual and structural various approaches to management including use of EDU6840 Conflict Resolution in the enculturation or “Americanization” of students;

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 58 – Back to Table of Contents – 59 – the effects of student background and culture on instruction to gain the necessary background EDU6250 Supervised Student Teaching SCNS6100 Methods and Materials for knowledge that will help them create a literate achievement; and the different socio-cultural groups Actual classroom teaching under supervision of Teaching Science environment and prepare instruction based on with a political stake in the curriculum and how these cooperating schools in a secondary setting area. This assessment to reach the diverse needs of learners in Designed as a survey of selected basic principles from groups work to further their interests (3 credit hours). will be under the direction of a classroom teacher their classrooms (3 credit hours). earth/space science and the physical and biological and college supervisor (6 credit hours). sciences, this course provides a body of content EDU5500 History and Philosophy of Education essential for the teaching of science in the secondary EDU5800 Advanced Human Behavior, EDU6350 Practicum in Education schools (3 credit hours). This course addresses the relationship between Development and Learning philosophy of education and how various This practicum course is designed for those This course explores human development across the philosophies have historically affected the practice of candidates completing the MAT degree and currently life span including emotional, physical and cognitive schooling, in the United States. It will examine how working in a public or private secondary school. This development. Key developmental topics such as different philosophical schools answer questions will be under the direction of a classroom teacher adolescence are examined and special issues related related to the nature and purpose of schooling, and mentor and college supervisor (6 credit hours). how these philosophies have been incorporated and to human growth and development will be discussed. modified to deal with social and cultural changes in Contemporary issues impacting the stages will United States history (3 credit hours), be examined as well as cultural and cross-cultural ENG6100 Methods and Materials for influences (3 credit hours). Teaching English This course is the study of methods and materials EDU5720 R2S Foundations or Reading EDU5950 Applied Principles of Curriculum suitable for teaching English at secondary school In this course teachers will deepen their Development for Preservice Educators levels. The intent is to introduce teachers to the understanding of major theories and research that burgeoning theories of teaching the various elements describe the foundations of reading and writing Study of 9-12 school curriculum that includes a of an English class. Candidates will research the development, the processes, and the components development of the philosophical and historical field of English instruction, develop a variety of daily of reading, including word recognition, language perspective of curriculum in the United States, the and unit plans that incorporate new techniques comprehension, strategic knowledge, and reading- current relationship of curriculum to societal needs and theories, practice writing evaluation, and writing connections. The South Carolina Literacy and policies governing learning and teaching, use study strategies suitable to English instruction (3 Competencies for Pre-K – 5th Grade Classroom and impact of technology, and strategies to equip credit hours). Teachers will serve as the foundation for the course. teachers in the development and implementation of curriculum to meet the needs of today’s learners (3 Standard 1, Foundational Knowledge and Standard credit hours). HIST6100 Methods and Materials for Teaching 6, Professional Learning and Leadership will be Social Studies addressed. Teachers will gain an understanding of EDU6000 Classroom Management and Discipline An analysis of content area, methodology, and the theoretical and evidence-based foundations instructional techniques; application of methods of reading and writing processes and instruction. This course provides practical instruction on to the skill and content area of social studies (3 They will also learn the importance of professional classroom management techniques for instructors credit hours). learning and leadership as a career-long effort and in secondary settings. Different approaches to responsibility and will be given opportunities to classroom management are introduced, including demonstrate these skills (3 credit hours). techniques for preventing problems, and for dealing MATH6100 Methods and Material for with behavior problems that arise in the classroom. Teaching Math Topics include management models, motivation, The study of the methods and materials suitable for EDU5750 Reading in the Content Areas disruptive students, classroom expectations and teaching Mathematics at secondary grade levels. The In this course teachers will deepen their procedures, communication, and record keeping. intent is to introduce teachers to the ever-increasing understanding of research-based principles and Managing materials and technology will also be theories of teaching the elements of mathematics practices that support content area literacy addressed. Students will develop an individual in the curriculum. Candidates will take an active as described in the South Carolina Literacy classroom management plan (3 credit hours). approach to teaching mathematics to learners. All Competencies for Middle and High School Teachers candidates will study current relevant research in the as part of the Read to Succeed initiative. Teachers EDU6150 Practicum in Methods and Materials field of mathematics instruction, develop a variety will learn how to create a literate environment for Teaching of daily and unit plans that incorporate new and that fosters reading and writing by integrating current techniques and theories, practice evaluation foundational knowledge with instructional practices, This course is designed as a co-requisite to the techniques and to be introduced to other aspects curriculum materials, and the appropriate use of corresponding methods and materials for teaching which is appropriate for a mathematics instructors assessments. Special emphasis will be placed on course in which students are a observing, teaching, classroom (3 credit hours). implementing content area literacy standards across and assisting in a secondary classroom setting. This curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Teachers will be under the direction of a classroom teacher will read and respond to professional text on literacy and college supervisor (3 credit hours).

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 60 – Back to Table of Contents – 61 – Master of Music Education MMED5110 Instrumental Repair/Woodwinds prepared for all the various aspects of teaching piece titled, “Those who can do, can’t teach. Advice responsibilities in choral, band, or orchestra for students: The best experts sometimes make the This course offers basic repair procedures for positions. While undergraduate training prepares worst teachers.” Undergraduate instrumental study MMED4800 Graduate History Diagnostic woodwind instruments that are encountered by all students to plan, teach, and prepare ensembles for is heavily focused on students learning to play their This course is required for all applicants to MMED instrumental music educators (1 credit hour). degree program. performance, other aspects of festivals and contests instruments to the highest possible level. But doing are not taught mainly due to time restraints. This it yourself is very different than teaching it. This This course/diagnostic test is required for applicants MMED5120 Instrumental Repair/Percussion class would concentrate on how to prepare all course systematically tackles the problems specific before completion of the MMED degree. The ensembles for adjudication insight-reading, as well as to playing a string instrument and works through This course offers basic repair procedures for diagnostic test may be attempted two times. The test marching band / orchestra contests and festivals (2 strategies for teaching both the basics and more percussion instruments that are encountered by all requires more than two hours to complete, and the credit hours). advanced techniques. Consideration will also be instrumental music educators (1 credit hour). applicant may NOT scroll in and out. Please be sure to given to working with students with disabilities in the allow two hours of quiet time to complete the test. string classroom (2 credit hours). MMED5320 The Integration of Global Music into MMED5130 High Brass Techniques for Graduate the Classroom MMED4900 Graduate Theory Diagnostic Test Students (elective) This course offers a look into how music educators MMED5245 Music History: Musical Borrowing This course is required for all applicants to MMED This course would serve as a review of techniques may integrate global music into their curriculum Composers have been borrowing the work of degree program. for teaching high brass instruments as well as through different techniques and sequences. other composers since the Middle Ages with the provide a survey of new teaching materials available A student may not enroll in Analytic Techniques until Students will also gain a basic understanding troping of chant. Bach arranged some of Vivaldi’s for instruction. Students would examine in depth this test is passed OR the applicant completes MMED of different cultures from around the globe (3 concertos to be played on the organ. The theme all method books now available for high brass 5000 Graduate Theory Review. The applicant has credit hours). from Paganini’s 24th caprice has been used in instruments (1 credit hour). two attempts to pass the test, which includes theory more than one hundred different variation works! concepts and dictation. Allow two hours to complete In this chronological surveyof musical borrowing MMED5230 Low String Techniques (elective) the test in a quiet environment. Remember, one MMED5131 Low Brass Techniques for Graduate throughout history, we’ll look at the fourteen cannot scroll in and out of the evaluation. Students (elective) Students will work to improve their cello and bass categories of musical borrowing identified by leading playing with an emphasis on excellent technique in This course would serve as a review of techniques musicologists. We’ll also consider where borrowing both hands and an understanding of how to teach MMED5000 Graduate Music Theory Review for teaching low brass instruments as well asprovide crosses the line into plagiarism (2 credit hours). to give students a solid foundation. They will also a survey of new teaching materials available for Graduate Music Theory Review is a survey of tonal develop an understanding of the technique of the instruction. Students would examine indepth functional harmony written skills, analysis, and aural instrument beyond their own playing level and MMED5325 Marching Band Techniques all method books now available for high brass dictation. The course begins with diatonic harmonies hot to guide students through a logical technical This course provides examination and instruction in instruments (1 credit hour). and progresses through chromatic harmonies via progression Students will need to provide their own the fundamental principles and effective practices written and analysis assignments with corresponding cello and bass (2 credit hours). with respect to the contemporary marching aural dictation. This is a remedial course and as such MMED5210 History of Music Education band. You will be challenged to examine your does not count toward graduation, but is required This course provides a historical background of expectations and preconceptions regarding the if deficiencies are identified by the Graduate Music MMED5240 Beyond the Traditional the development of Music Education in the United role of the marching band in music education. Theory Placement Exam (3 credit hours). String Classroom States of America. In addition to the investigation of Focus will be placed on the visual aspects of the the historical development of Music Education, the A course exploring classroom string music outside marching band activity since for many musicians it the typical classically-based pedagogical and string is the most foreign area of concern. Students will MMED5010 Graduate Music History Review philosophical, aesthetic, and pedagogical principles from the earliest beginnings to contemporary ensemble materials. The American String Teachers display an understanding of the course material This course is designed to provide an overview of Music Education will be covered in this class (2 Association teacher standards include “knowledge by programming, planning, and creating at least a the historical and stylistic developments of western credit hours). and awareness of current trends in string playing portion of a marching band show with Pyware 3d (3 musical traditions through an intensive study of its and education including electric or amplified string credit hours). basic materials. Students are expected to consult instruments and repertoire.” Furthermore, the appropriate musical scores and use standard MMED5220 Current Issues in Music Education National Association for Music Education Core Music music dictionaries and encyclopedias to clarify MMED5330 Music Technology for Educators This course examines philosophies, perspectives, Standards specify that programs should “relate concepts and add to factual knowledge. The course This course will explore the use of computers and methods, and trends that impact music education music to history, different cultures, and the other gives factual information about composers and technology in the field of music education. Topics will in the K-12 setting. Music education issues are arts.”This course will give string teachers the tools to masterworks from each style period. Aural skills will include the Mac OS; productivity applications; audio- evaluated using research, analysis, and assessment to expand the reach of their string classrooms by using be emphasized through listening and score study. visuals; computer-aided instructional software; digital determine relevance to teaching and learning in the electronic instruments, improvisation, and non- This is a remedial course and as such does not count audio; MIDI; and notation (3 credit hours). music classroom (2 credit hours). classical styles, including jazz, fiddle, mariachi, and toward graduation, but is required if deficiencies are rock (2 credit hours). identified by the Graduate Music History Placement MMED5335 Teaching the Developing Singer Exam (3 credit hours). MMED5225 Preparing Ensembles for Adjudication at Contests and Festivals (elective) MMED5235 String Pedagogy for This course provides a foundational method for Graduate Students vocal-technique for children and adolescents, grades Young music educators find that in the early K-12. An analysis of vocal-technique for young voices years of entering the teaching field, many are not In 2018, The New York Times published an opinion

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 62 – Back to Table of Contents – 63 – will encompass vocal physiology and a review of of caring for the singing voice, how to preserve one’s MMED5485 Graduate Conducting MMED6340 Psychology of Music and research as it relates to the child and adolescent vocal health for a lifetime (3 credit hours). Review (elective) Music Education voice. Additional discourse includes a study of This conducting review class will focus on Psychology of Music and Music Education provides the basics of choral direction, and the application MMED5370 Teaching AP Music Theory improvement of basic and advanced conducting the student with information concerning the of learned vocal-technique in the K-12 setting (3 skills for all Music Educators already in the field of psychology of music and its practical application credit hours). This course is designed for Music Educators who wish to be certified to teach Advanced Placement Music Music Education including choirs, bands, and string within the classroom. The course will deliver Theory at the high school level in order to prepare ensembles. The class will cover fundamentals of information relative to accepted and widely MMED5340 Directing the High School Musical students to be successful or exempt one or more conducting including: score preparation, phasing, researched psychological theories and practices and proper use of the baton, rehearsal techniques and will encourage students to closely examine their own An intensive workshop that addresses all aspects of semesters of college theory classes. The subject conducting gestures. The course is structured to classroom practices for areas of improvement (3 teaching related to a musical theatre production. matter of the AP Music Theory Exam will be explored increase the development of conducting techniques credit hours). This course examines the process of selecting an in depth, and the music educator will develop a and further knowledge of rehearsal strategies to appropriate work to be performed, selecting a cast, course syllabus. Materials and resources will be improve ensemble performance. Assignments building a rehearsal schedule, coaching student available for examination. The class will meet 5 full will include reading reflections, article reviews, MUAP5100 Graduate Applied Lessons actors, and using healthy and balanced musical days on campus, and the second week will be online analysis of pieces, conductor observation, and Private instrument lessons are offered in the Master rehearsal techniques. This course also examines (3 credit hours). rehearsal evaluation, culminating in the final project. of Music Education degree program. A student the process of building a production team and the Opportunities will be provided for demonstration enrolled in the MMED may earn from one to three roles of the music director, stage director, assistant MMED5380 Graduate Woodwind Techniques in working with various musical ensembles (4 graduate credit hours as elective credit required director, choreographer, and stage manager (3 credit hours). for the degree. Graduate students may improve credit hours). This course is designed to enable the student to develop the woodwind section of an ensemble performance techniques on the major instrument as well as acquire skills and strategies in playing through examination of such topics as correcting MMED6300 Analytical Techniques MMED5355 Contemporary and Experimental deficiencies in embouchure, intonation and and teaching other instruments. There are seven Music of the 20th Century (1920 – Present) technique. Single and double reed adjustment will How do we gain a greater understanding of a areas for private lessons: voice, piano, brass, organ, composition and deepen our experience as listeners, This course offers a look into the music and thoughts also be covered in this course (3 credit hours). percussion, woodwinds, and strings. The need for performers, and teachers? Is identifying every of contemporary and experimental music composers playing a jury at the completion of the credit hour is vertical harmony all there is? This course addresses of the 20th century, who generally fall outside the left to the discretion of the individual instructor. MMED5390 Composition these questions by exploring alternate paths of realm of mainstream classical or popular genres (3 analysis. First there is a review of traditional tonal Section 110 Piano credit hours). Original composition that includes the practical applications of various instrumentations, musical and formal analysis. As we develop a musical Section 120 Voice languages, and compositional devices. The course language we will go forward to analyze the works of Section 130 Brass MMED5360 Romantic Music 1820-1920 Debussy, Hindemith, Schoenberg, Webern, Stravinski, assists students in developing skills that allow for Section 140 Organ This course examines the period from the the highest expressions of artistic and intellectual and Bartok (3 credit hours). Congress of Vienna in 1815 through the advent of musicianship (3 credit hours). Section 150 Percussion Modernism. Students should develop a sophisticated MMED6310 Techniques of Research in Music and Section 160 Strings understanding of the relationship between music, MMED5395 Score Analysis Music Education Section 170 Woodwinds aesthetics, social history, and politics in Nineteenth- Techniques of Research in Music and Music Education century Romanticism. They will also enlarge their In the selection and analysis for major choral, wind, Section 180 Guitar provides the student with the basic tools necessary knowledge of the musical repertoire of the period (3 and orchestral scores, students will be prepared to acquire, interpret and produce meaningful Lessons are taken on campus (1-3 credit hours). credit hours). to develop as well as improve conducting skills for teaching and directing high school and middle school research materials that will be useful to themselves groups in becoming musical performing ensembles (3 and others. Students will choose an area of interest, MMED5365 Vocal Pedagogy and Health credit hours). examine the work of other researchers in that area, and create a meaningful proposal for further study (3 Vocal Pedagogy and Health includes the examination credit hours). of pedagogical approaches to vocal instruction. MMED5398 Music Education Methods Update On Assessment of scientific data, learning styles, Grants, Rubrics, and Technologies and discipline‐specific language will assist in the MMED6320 Thesis/Project formation of individual teaching philosophies and New initiatives from federal, state, and accrediting This course provides the opportunity for the Master practical methods of analyzing and developing the organizations will be explored with students. of Music Education candidate to meet with the primary parameters of vocal production: respiration, Learning to secure grants from various agencies, Graduate Committee and make plans for the thesis/ phonation, resonation, and articulation. Each student developing and using new rubrics, and exposure project, which serves as a synthesis for the total will acquire a moderately detailed understanding of to new technology will be studied in depth thus Master of Music Education degree. The thesis/ the structure and function of the vocal mechanism allowing students who are teachers in the schools an project may be a research or a teaching project (3 as it is used for singing. Students will learn principles opportunity to improve teaching knowledge and skills and secure additional funding for music programs (3 credit hours). credit hours).

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 64 – Back to Table of Contents – 65 – Master of Medical Science in PA Medicine include mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, DPAM5230 Physical Diagnosis I DPAM5170 Pediatric Medicine I drug targets, pharmaceutical math, drug toxicity and Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM drug interactions. In addition, this course promotes DPAM5100 Fundamentals of the PA Profession course work. This is the first course in a three-part course work. This is the first course in a three- a link between microbiology, disease processes and series, which runs concurrent with the ‘Medical part series, which focuses on human diseases and Prerequisite: Admission into the DPAM program. This medication use (1 semester hour). course is designed to aid the student in the transition Practice’ and ‘Pharmacology.’ Emphasis is placed disorders in the areas of clinical medicine. This into the medical profession and serves as an on appropriate history taking, physical examination course runs concurrently with and builds upon introduction to professional issues (1 semester hour). DPAM5109 Functional and Preventive Medicine techniques, patient counseling (to include education), the medical practice curriculum. Emphasis will and how to the document an encounter. In addition, be on disease processes common to pediatric Prerequisites: Admission into the DPAM program. The verbal and written communication, cultural practice, development of a differential diagnosis, functional and preventive medicine course focuses DPAM5102 Health Care Policy sensitivity, and professionalism are developed. interpreting diagnostic tests, and treatment plans on the PA role in disease prevention (for individual Physical diagnosis is covered using platform (1.5 semester hours). Prerequisite: Admission into the DPAM program. and society) rather than treatment. This course will instruction and small group problem based learning This course is designed to help students understand introduce students to strategies that promote health exercises (2 semester hours). policy governing PA practice and the practice of and wellness to include self-monitoring of health DPAM5180 Geriatric Medicine I medicine (1 semester hour). risk behavior, goal setting, and behavior changes (1 Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM semester hour). DPAM5242 Pharmacotherapy Principles I course work. This is the first course in a three- DPAM5104 Health Care Ethics Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior semester part series, which focuses on human diseases and of PA course work to include DPAM5140. This is the Prerequisite: Admission into the DPAM program. DPAM5210 Human Anatomy I disorders in the areas of clinical medicine. This first course in a three-part series, which provides the This course is designed to provide the student with course runs concurrently with and builds upon the Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM link between pharmacology, clinical practice, and an appreciation of the basic knowledge and skills in medical practice curriculum. Emphasis will be on course work. This is the first course in a three-part prescribing medications. It runs concurrently with the ethical theory and reasoning, professional ethics, disease processes common to geriatric populations, ‘Medical Practice’ and ‘Physical Diagnosis’ courses. development of a differential diagnosis, interpreting and approaches to healthcare decision-making. It will series devoted to the study of human anatomy. The This course sequence will present the pharmacology, diagnostic tests, and treatment plans (0.5 focus on a four-step method of analyzing an ethical course will cover topography, internal structures, and pharmacokinetics, side effects, complications, semester hours). problem, which includes (1) medical indications, functions with correlations to body systems being dosages, and contraindications of medication (2) patient preferences, (3) quality of life, and (4) covered in the medical practice courses. Human delivery (2 semester hours). contextual features meaning social, economic, legal, Anatomy is covered using platform instruction and DPAM5260 Psychiatry/Mental Health and administrative context in which the case appears small group problem based learning exercises (2 Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM (1 semester hour). semester hours). DPAM5250 Critical Thinking I course work. Instruction focused on the clinical Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM psychiatry to include social and behavior science and DPAM5106 Research and Evidence DPAM5220 Pathophysiology I course work. This is the first course in a three-part basic counseling and patient education. Social and Based Medicine Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM behavior topics include (1) detection and treatment series, which mirrors the ‘Medical Practice,’ ‘Physical Prerequisite: Admission into the DPAM program. course work. This is the first course in a three-part of substance abuse, (2) human sexuality, (3) issues of Diagnosis,’ and ‘Pharmacology’ series of courses. This course is designed to cover the importance of series devoted to pathology and pathophysiology. death, dying, and loss, (4) response to illness, injury, The course advances critical thinking, ethics, and evidence-based medicine and review basic statistics, Pathophysiology is covered using platform instruction and stress, (5) principles of violence identification problem-based learning as it summarizes weekly research methods, and ethical standards in research. and small group problem based learning exercises (2 and prevention, and psychiatric/behavior issues. problem based learning exercises (2 semester hours). Emphasis is on developing the skills needed to semester hours). Psychiatric and behavior issues include (1) anxiety validate medical literature used in answering clinical disorders (generalized anxiety, panic disorder, questions and patient treatment (1 semester hour). DPAM5160 Clinical Methods and Procedures I phobias, and post-traumatic stress), (2) attention DPAM5430 Medical Practice I deficit/hyperactivity disorder, (3) autistic disorder, (4) Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, course work. This is the first course in a three- DPAM5108 Population Health course work. This is the first course in a three- and obesity), (5) mood disorders (adjustment, bipolar, part series, which mirrors the ‘Medical Practice,’ Prerequisite: Admission to the DPAM program. part series, which focuses on human diseases and depression, dysthymic), (6) personality disorders, (7) ‘Physical Diagnosis,’ and ‘Pharmacology’ series This course is designed with an emphasis on social, disorders in the areas of clinical medicine. This course psychoses (delusional disorder and schizophrenia), (8) of courses. This course will utilize a problem list cultural, emotional and psychological factors runs concurrently with and builds upon other courses somatoform disorders, (9) substance use disorders or differential diagnosis to identify and perform affecting patient care and human relationships this term to include (1) pharmacology, (2) physical (abuse, dependence, and withdrawal), and (10) other diagnostic procedures, laboratory studies, and minor including social determinants of health (1 diagnosis, (3) critical thinking, (4) clinical methods and behavior and emotional disorders (acute reaction to surgical techniques that are indicated necessary semester hour). procedures, (5) pediatric medicine, and (6) geriatric stress, child/elder abuse, conduct disorders, domestic for diagnosis and treatment. In addition, the course medicine. Emphasis will be on disease processes violence, grief reaction, and suicide). In addition, will address patient safety, quality improvement, common to primary care practices, development of basic counseling and patient education techniques DPAM5140 Introduction to Pharmacology prevention of medical errors, and risk management a differential diagnosis, interpreting diagnostic tests, will be explored in this course (patient centered, (1 semester hour). Prerequisite: Admission into the DPAM program. This and treatment plans. Medical practice is covered culturally sensitive and focused on helping patients introductory course explores medication delivery, its using platform instruction and small group problem cope will illness, injury and stress, and designed to impact on the body, and how it is eliminated. Topics based learning exercises (4 semester hours). modify patient behavior (2 semester hours).

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 66 – Back to Table of Contents – 67 – DPAM5212 Human Anatomy II DPAM5244 Pharmacotherapy Principles II second course in a three-part series, which focuses is the third course in a three-part series, which on human diseases and disorders in the areas of runs concurrent with the ‘Medical Practice’ and Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior semester clinical medicine. This course runs concurrently with ‘Pharmacology.’ Emphasis is placed on appropriate course work to include DPAM5210. This is the second of PA course work to include DPAM5142. This is the and builds upon the medical practice curriculum. history taking, physical examination techniques, course in a three-part series devoted to the study of second course in a three-part series, which provides Emphasis will be on disease processes common to patient counseling (to include education), and how human anatomy. The course will cover topography, the link between pharmacology, clinical practice, and geriatric populations, development of a differential to the document an encounter. In addition, verbal internal structures, and functions with correlations prescribing medications. It runs concurrently with the diagnosis, interpreting diagnostic tests, and and written communication, cultural sensitivity, and to body systems being covered in the medical ‘Medical Practice’ and ‘Physical Diagnosis’ courses. treatment plans (0.5 semester hours). professionalism are developed. Physical diagnosis is practice courses. Pertinent biochemical principles This course sequence will present the pharmacology, covered using platform instruction and small group will be integrated into the course to cover cellular pharmacokinetics, side effects, complications, problem based learning exercises (2 semester hours). structures and processes, which impact health and dosages, and contraindications of medication DPAM5214 Human Anatomy III disease. Human Anatomy is covered using platform delivery (2 semester hours). Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM instruction and small group problem based learning course work to include DPAM5212. This is the third DPAM5264 Pharmacotherapy Principles III exercises (2 semester hours). DPAM5252 Critical Thinking II course in a three-part series devoted to the study of Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior semester human anatomy. The course will cover topography, of PA course work to include DPAM5144. This is the Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM5222 Pathophysiology II internal structures, and functions with correlations third course in a three-part series, which provides DPAM course work to include DPAM5250. This is to body systems being covered in the medical Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM the link between pharmacology, clinical practice, and the second course in a three-part series, which practice courses. Pertinent biochemical principles course work to include DPAM5220. This is the second prescribing medications. It runs concurrently with the mirrors the ‘Medical Practice,’ ‘Physical Diagnosis,’ will be integrated into the course to cover cellular course in a three-part series devoted to pathology ‘Medical Practice’ and ‘Physical Diagnosis’ courses. and ‘Pharmacology’ series of courses. The course structures and processes, which impact health and and pathophysiology. Pathophysiology is covered advances critical thinking, ethics, and problem-based disease. Human Anatomy is covered using platform This course sequence will present the pharmacology, using platform instruction and small group problem learning as it summarizes weekly problem based instruction and small group problem based learning pharmacokinetics, side effects, complications, based learning exercises (2 semester hours). learning exercises (2 semester hours). exercises (2 semester hours). dosages, and contraindications of medication delivery (2 semester hours). DPAM5432 Medical Practice II DPAM5162 Clinical Methods and Procedures II DPAM5224 Pathophysiology III Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM DPAM5254 Critical Thinking III course work to include DPAM5430. This is the DPAM course work to include 5160. This is the course work to include DPAM5222. This is the third Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM second course in a three-part series, which focuses second course in a three-part series, which mirrors course in a three-part series devoted to pathology course work to include 5252. This is the third course on human diseases and disorders in the areas of the ‘Medical Practice,’ ‘Physical Diagnosis,’ and and pathophysiology. Pathophysiology is covered in a three-part series, which mirrors the ‘Medical clinical medicine. This course runs concurrently ‘Pharmacology’ series of courses. This course using platform instruction and small group problem Practice,’ ‘Physical Diagnosis,’ and ‘Pharmacology’ with and builds upon other courses this term to will utilize a problem list or differential diagnosis based learning exercises (2 semester hours). series of courses. The course advances critical include (1) pharmacology, (2) physical diagnosis, (3) to identify and perform diagnostic procedures, thinking, ethics, and problem-based learning as it critical thinking, (4) clinical methods and procedures, laboratory studies, and minor surgical techniques summarizes weekly problem based learning exercises (5) pediatric medicine, and (6) geriatric medicine. that are indicated necessary for diagnosis and DPAM5434 Medical Practice III (2 semester hours). Emphasis will be on disease processes common to treatment. In addition, the course will address patient Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM primary care practices, development of a differential safety, quality improvement, prevention of medical course work to include DPAM5432. This is the third diagnosis, interpreting diagnostic tests, and errors, and risk management (1 semester hour). course in a three-part series, which focuses on DPAM5164 Clinical Methods and Procedures III treatment plans. Medical practice is covered using human diseases and disorders in the areas of clinical Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior platform instruction and small group problem based medicine. This course runs concurrently with and DPAM course work to include DPAM5162. This learning exercises (4 semester hours). DPAM5172 Pediatric Medicine II builds upon other courses this term to include (1) is the third course in a three-part series, which Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM pharmacology, (2) physical diagnosis, (3) critical mirrors the ‘Medical Practice,’ ‘Physical Diagnosis,’ course work to include DPAM5170. This is the DPAM5232 Physical Diagnosis II thinking, (4) clinical methods and procedures, (5) and ‘Pharmacology’ series of courses. This course second course in a three-part series, which focuses pediatric medicine, and (6) geriatric medicine. will utilize a problem list or differential diagnosis Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM on human diseases and disorders in the areas of Emphasis will be on disease processes common to to identify and perform diagnostic procedures, course work to include DPAM5230. This is the second clinical medicine. This course runs concurrently with primary care practices, development of a differential laboratory studies, and minor surgical techniques course in a three-part series, which runs concurrent and builds upon the medical practice curriculum. diagnosis, interpreting diagnostic tests, and that are indicated necessary for diagnosis and with the ‘Medical Practice’ and ‘Pharmacology.’ Emphasis will be on disease processes common to treatment plans. Medical practice is covered using treatment. In addition, the course will address patient Emphasis is placed on appropriate history taking, pediatric practice, development of a differential platform instruction and small group problem based safety, quality improvement, prevention of medical physical examination techniques, patient counseling diagnosis, interpreting diagnostic tests, and learning exercises (4 semester hours). errors, and risk management (1 semester hour). (to include education), and how to the document an treatment plans (1.5 semester hours). encounter. In addition, verbal and DPAM5234 Physical Diagnosis III DPAM5174 Pediatric Medicine III written communication, cultural sensitivity, and DPAM5182 Geriatric Medicine II Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM professionalism are developed. Physical diagnosis is Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM DPAM course work to include DPAM5232. This course work to include DPAM5172. This is the covered using platform instruction and small group course work to include DPAM5180. This is the third course in a three-part series, which focuses problem based learning exercises (2 semester hours).

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 68 – Back to Table of Contents – 69 – on human diseases and disorders in the areas of • Opportunities to apply principles in inter- DPAM6514 Family Medicine clinical medicine. This course runs concurrently with DPAM5376 Foundations of Emergency Medicine professional teams through various socio-cultural The 4‐week long Family Medicine Supervised Clinical and builds upon the medical practice curriculum. Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior semester topics related to healthcare Practice Experience (SCPE) will enable students Emphasis will be on disease processes common to of PA course work. This course prepares students to meet program expectations and acquire the pediatric practice, development of a differential to recognize, rapidly assess, and effectively manage The Core Curriculum course will provide competencies needed for clinical PA practice. SCPE diagnosis, interpreting diagnostic tests, and emergent situation, illness, or injury. Problem- instruction in: encounters will include patient care related to acute, treatment plans (1.5 semester hours). based case studies and team-based activities are chronic, and preventive medical needs associated • Team structure and effective team dynamics used to encourage the development of teamwork, with patients across the life span (child, adolescents, collaboration, and interdisciplinary value. Basic adult and elderly), in the family medicine DPAM5184 Geriatric Medicine III • Communication Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and outpatient setting. Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM • Leading teams Pediatric Advanced Life Support training is part of course work to include DPAM5182. This is the this course (3 semester hours). third course in a three-part series, which focuses • Situation monitoring DPAM6515 Elective II Clerkship - Urgent Care on human diseases and disorders in the areas of clinical medicine. This course runs concurrently with • Mutual support DPAM5178 Foundations of Surgery The 4‐week long Elective II Supervised Clinical Practice Experience (SCPE) will enable students and builds upon the medical practice curriculum. Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior semester to meet program expectations and acquire the Emphasis will be on disease processes common to of PA course work. This course covers concepts competencies needed for clinical PA practice. geriatric populations, development of a differential DPAM5169 Special Populations of surgical assessment, basic surgical skills and SCPE encounters will include patient care related diagnosis, interpreting diagnostic tests, and procedures, surgical complications, and management Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior semester to emergent, acute, and chronic medical needs treatment plans (0.5 semester hours). of surgical patients. It builds on the foundation of of PA course work. This course seeks to diminish associated with patients across the life span the previous medicine courses and expands on barriers of care to (1) social identity groups (racial, (adolescents, adults, and elderly), in an outpatient/ etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestation, and ethnic, socioeconomic, gender, sexual orientation, urgent care setting. DPAM5290 Teamwork and Communication for diagnosis, and appropriate management of selected Integrated Healthcare and gender identity), (2) visual, hearing, and language impaired, and (3) and patients with religious barriers surgical conditions including care of acute and Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior DPAM (1 semester hour). chronic patients. Emphasis is on students developing DPAM6516 Elective III Clerkship - Underserved course work. This course provides the foundation for competency in the principles and practices involved Population and Area beginning health professions students to understand in aseptic and basic surgical techniques, surgical The 4‐week long Elective III Supervised Clinical the complexities of the health care system and DPAM5396 Global Health risk assessment, wound management, anesthesia, Practice Experiences (SCPE) will enable students the role of interprofessional collaboration to and preoperative, perioperative and postoperative Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior semester to meet program expectations and acquire the improve the system. Through an interprofessional of PA course work. The PA Service course discusses evaluation and management (1 semester hour). context, students will explore the art and science competencies needed for clinical PA practice. This service opportunities at local, state, national, and clerkship exposes students to international and/ of teamwork and communication skills, cultural international level to include: competency, ethical issues, healthcare disparities, DPAM5198 Transition to Clerkships or rural/underserved medical populations and promotes an appreciation to recognize and respect social determinants of health, and evidence-based • Global Burden of Disease Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior semester socioeconomic culture differences, their role within medicine. The curriculum prepares students to of PA course work. The purpose of this course • Disaster Medical Operations/Improvised Medicine humanitarian services, and the impact that society work collaboratively in inter-professional patient is to: (1) provide the student with a time of self- and economics have on disease. centered teams. This course will prepare students • Basic Needs When Providing Care in assessment, (2) evaluate the students’ knowledge, for interprofessional case experiences that will occur Extreme Environment skills, and attitude, (3) identify the student’s level of during the second week of “Transition to Clerkships” preparedness for clinical rotations, and (4) promote DPAM6500 Psychiatry/Mental Health and during supervised clinical practice experiences. • Water and Food Borne Disease (hydration interprofessional relationships. During the first week, Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior Students will collaborate with other health the course will evaluate student preparedness using and nutrition) semester of PA course work. The 4-week long professions students during their time in the Mid- Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Psychiatry/Mental Health Supervised Clinical Practice Carolina region of the Area Health Education Center • Malaria, Tuberculosis, HIV/Aids/Tropical Diseases testing, clinical skills assessments, and a written Experiences (SCPE) will enable students to meet (AHEC) (3 semester hours). examination. Students must pass each of the three program expectations and acquire the competencies • Patient Assessment in Extreme Environments testing areas prior to the start of SCPE rotations. needed for clinical PA practice. SCPE encounters will Instruction includes: Supervised Clinical Practice Experience (SCPE) • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) include patient care related to acute, chronic, and expectations and behavior will be discussed. During • Principles of inter-professional education preventive medical need associated with behavior the second week of this course, students will travel and practice • Free clinic work and mental health conditions (5 semester hours). to rural South Carolina to collaborate with other • Roles and responsibilities of various health care • Search and rescue membership health professions students in interprofessional case professionals including the physician-PA team experiences while in partnership with the Mid- DPAM6502 Emergency Medicine Carolina region of the Area Health Education Center Discussions will help students understand each Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior semester • Team approach to patient centered care beyond (AHEC) (1 semester hour). concept and promote a lifelong commitment to of PA course work. The 4-week long Emergency traditional physician-PA teams service in their local and not so local communities (3 Medicine Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences semester hours). (SCPE) will enable students to meet program

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 70 – Back to Table of Contents – 71 – expectations and acquire the competencies needed related to acute, chronic, and preventive medical • Independent project presentations professionalism (testing aptitude of competency 1 need associated with the infant, child, and adolescent – 9 and 12 and associated outcomes). for clinical PA practice. SCPE encounters will include • Case presentations patient care related to acute, chronic, and emergent population (5 semester hours). • Skill Specific Testing, which is used to assess the medical need associated with patients across student’s ability to perform and/or interpret the life span to include pediatrics, adults, elderly, DPAM6218 Rotation Assessment Days II women’s health, and mental health conditions (5 DPAM6512 Elective the diagnostic and therapeutic skills, listed in semester hours). Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior semester Perquisite: Successful completion of prior semester this SCPE core syllabus (testing aptitude and of PA course work. The 4-week long Elective of PA course work. During the first week of Fall II skill set of competency 1 – 4, 6, and 12 and (orthopedics, endocrinology, dermatology, disaster (beginning of August), students will return to campus associated outcomes). DPAM6504 Surgery Clerkship medicine, wilderness survival, international, etc.) for mentor meetings, discussions, and testing. The • Additional instruction will include: Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior semester Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SCPE) will goals of the rotation assessment days are: of PA course work. The 4-week long General Surgery enable students to meet program expectations and • Provide the student with a time of self-assessment • A review of patient safety, quality improvement, Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SCPE) will acquire the competencies needed for clinical PA prevention of medical errors, and risk management enable students to meet program expectations and practice. SCPE encounters will include patient care • Evaluate the students’ knowledge, skills, acquire the competencies needed for clinical PA related to acute, chronic, and preventive medical and attitude • Instruction about PA licensure, credentialing, practice. SCPE encounters will include patient care need. International rotations are available to and laws and regulations regarding • Identify the student’s level of preparedness for the related to acute, chronic, and preventive medical students after successfully completing three non- professional practice need associated with pre-operative, intra-operative, international SCPE. To be eligible for an international PA national certifying examination (PANCE). and post-operative surgical management. rotation, students must: (1) be in good academic and • In addition, the program curriculum will include • Prepare the student for employment with topics professional standing, (2) prove preparedness for an instruction in the PA profession and current trends on resume writing, contract negotiation, financial international rotation through a vetting interview to include: DPAM6506 Internal Medicine (by the Academic Progress and Professionalism management and choosing the right practice. Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior semester Committee), and (3) be approved by the PA Medicine Potential employers will occasionally be invited • Physician-PA team relationship of PA course work. The 4-week long Internal Program Director and Director of Clinical Education. to speak with students regarding employment Medicine Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences Note: students who elect to perform an international opportunities. • Political issues that affect PA practice SCPE rotation are responsible for additional (SCPE) will enable students to meet program • PA professional organizations expectations and acquire the competencies needed costs, which could be up to $4,000 or more (5 • During the course an ongoing evaluation of each for clinical PA practice. SCPE encounters will include semester hours). student’s progress will take place via: Finally, students will also engage in preparation for patient care related to acute, chronic, and preventive • Objective structured clinical examination the PANCE exam, Curriculum Vitae creation, and medical need associated with the adult and elderly DPAM6216 Rotation Assessment Days I (OSCE) testing preparation for job interviews (5 semester hours). population in inpatient and outpatient settings (5 Perquisite: Successful completion of prior semester • Independent project presentations semester hours). of PA course work. During the last week of Spring II (end of April), students will return to campus for • Case presentations mentor meetings, discussions, and testing. The goals DPAM6508 Obstetrics and Gynecology of the rotation assessment days are: Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior semester DPAM6520 Summative Evaluation of PA course work. The 4-week long Obstetrics • Provide the student with a time of self-assessment and Gynecology Supervised Clinical Practice The summative evaluation measures mastery in the • Evaluate the students’ knowledge, skills, NGU DPAM graduate competencies and outcomes Experiences (SCPE) will enable students to meet and attitude program expectations and acquire the competencies and associated ARC-PA Standards and NCCPA Blueprint items. This phase is 1 month in duration needed for clinical PA practice. SCPE encounters will • Identify the student’s level of preparedness for the and represents the final stage of the program and include patient care related to acute, chronic, and PA national certifying examination (PANCE). preventive medical need associated with women’s includes the following ‘summative’ evaluations: health to include prenatal and gynecological care (5 • Prepare the student for employment with topics • Written examination covering the knowledge base semester hours). on resume writing, contract negotiation, financial content associated with all the basic medical and management and choosing the right practice. clinical sciences and its application to the practice DPAM6510 Pediatrics Potential employers will occasionally be invited of medicine (testing aptitude of to speak with students regarding employment Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior semester opportunities. • competency 1 – 12 and associated outcomes). of PA course work. The 4-week long Pediatric Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SCPE) will • Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), enable students to meet program expectations and During the course an ongoing evaluation of each which is used to evaluate direct patient care acquire the competencies needed for clinical PA student’s progress will take place via: skills including obtaining the medical history, practice. SCPE encounters will include patient care • Objective structured clinical examination physical examination skills, communication, and (OSCE) testing

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 72 – Back to Table of Contents – 73 – Doctor of Ministry other concepts are considered. Varieties of learning appropriate methods of research leading to a valid Doctor of Education experiences related to the Christian leader’s current project proposal. Attention will be given to research Great Commission Studies Course Descriptions ministerial situation are provided (4 credit hours). and assessment tools as well as ministry project EDL701 Introduction to Doctoral Studies or paradigms (2 credit hours). EDL711 Introduction to Doctoral Studies DM7000 Missions and Evangelism This course is designed as an introduction to the A study of the theoretical and foundational issues of DM7051 Applied Ministry Experience in Christian Leadership DM8100 Doctor of Ministry Project and Project doctoral program. Major themes of the course evangelism and missions with specific focus on their Report Writing I – Professional Dissertation include an overview of the requirements for a relevance to the practice of these disciplines. Topics The utilization of field experience in the student’s doctorate, coursework, comprehensive exam defined and examined include current, critical issues ministry setting to test theory and methodology in A practicum designed to provide interaction between process, research and the dissertation process. An facing the church. Also an advanced study of the the practice of ministry, with specific attention given the student, faculty chair and field mentor during the overview of data analysis and data-driven decision contextual examination of the biblical and theological to leadership. Co-requisite: DM7050 (2 credit hours). writing phase of the project (3 credit hours). making; modeling and critiquing effective leadership basis and nature of evangelism and missions. practices; developing good research questions; Attention will be given to the biblical critique of DM7075 Church Growth and Revitalization DM8101 Doctor of Ministry Project and Project reviewing the steps of the doctoral process and contemporary methodologies (4 credit hours). A study of church growth and renewal dynamics Report Writing II – Professional Dissertation acquainting the candidate with the process to from a biblical, theological, historical, and cultural A continuation of DM8100 ; Prerequisite: DM8100 (3 successfully complete the degree (3 credit hours). DM7001 Applied Ministry Experience in Missions perspective. Topics include church growth and credit hours). and Evangelism NOTE: Lower course number is K-12 emphasis and renewal principles, typologies, and methodologies, higher course number is Higher Education emphasis The utilization of field experience in the student’s with attention to the roles of prayer, worship, DM8102 Doctor of Ministry Project and Project ministry setting to test theory and methodology in preaching, teaching, fellowship, and evangelism in Report Writing Continuation the practice of ministry, with specific attention given church growth and renewal (4 credit hours). EDL702 Social Foundations or EDL712 to evangelism and missions. Co-requisite: DM 7000 (2 This course is for those candidates who require Social Foundations additional time to complete the Project and Project credit hours). DM7076 Applied Ministry Experience in Church This course is designed to explore the social, Writing process, above the program requirements of Growth and Revitalization historical, philosophical, and cultural foundations of three credit hours in one semester (3 credit hours). DM7025 Discipleship and Spiritual Formation The utilization of field experience in the student’s United States public education. Students will examine past and contemporary school practices, educational A study of the nature, theology, purpose, and ministry setting to test theory and methodology in the practice of ministry, with specific attention given policy and the relationship between policy, identity practice of biblical discipleship and spirituality. This and practices as a leader (3 credit hours). seminar will engage the life-giving resources of to church revitalization. Prerequisite: DM7075 (2 discipleship and spiritual formation, the seasons and credit hours). NOTE: Lower course number is K-12 emphasis and stages of the maturing spiritual journey, ministries higher course number is Higher Education emphasis of guiding others in groups and individuals on the DM7085 Selected Topics in Applied Theology spiritual path with spiritual disciplines, and the and Ministry implementation of Christian formation for the local EDL703 Organizational Development or EDL713 church and other ministries. Attention is given to A study of selected topics that are directly related Organizational Development to applied theology and ministry. May be repeated understanding contemporary issues in discipleship This course provides students with the knowledge when content varies. This course is a co-requisite and spirituality and evaluating popular trends and and practices necessary to identify and understand with DM 7086 Applied Ministry Experience in practices (4 credit hours). organizational behavior and development. The Selected Topics. (4 semester hours) processes involved in managing and sustaining DM7026 Applied Ministry Experience in organizations are examined. Philosophical, Discipleship and Spiritual Formation DM7086 Applied Ministry Experience in psychological, social and economic issues impacting Selected Topics educational organizations will be identified for The utilization of field experience in the student’s analysis and problem-solving as candidates learn ministry setting to test theory and methodology in An advanced practicum designed to utilize field experience in the student’s ministry setting to test to positively study and develop organizations (3 the practice of ministry, with specific attention given credit hours). to discipleship and spirituality. Co-requisite: DM7025 theory and methodology in the practice of ministry, (2 credit hours). with specific attention given to selected topics NOTE: Lower course number is K-12 emphasis and related to applied theology and ministry. May be higher course number is Higher Education emphasis repeated when content varies. This course is a co- DM7050 Christian Leadership requisite with DM 7085 Selected Topics in Applied The objective of this course is to help the Christian Theology and Ministry. (2 semester hours) EDL704 Today’s Student or EDL714 leader examine the biblical and theological basis and Today’s Student nature of leadership as well as to understand the DM8000 Research Methods and Project This course assists leaders in developing a clear theory and develop the skills necessary for effective Proposal Workshop understanding of the developmental issues facing leadership in the church. Group dynamics, principles students and the process by which development of change, planning, organizational development, and A practicum designed to equip the student with the

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 74 – Back to Table of Contents – 75 – occurs. Extensive study of social development and EDL708 Learning and Instruction or EDL718 Higher Education Leadership Concentration will develop the ability of leaders to analyze and the application of principles of educational settings assess laws, policies and practices that impact Learning and Instruction EDL 731 Law and Policy in Higher Education will assist professionals in supporting diverse student educational systems. It will also provide candidates This course examines a foundational approach populations and leading increasingly complex groups with frameworks to improve organizational to learning and instruction to maximize student This course is an advanced study of law and policy (3 credit hours). effectiveness at both the technical and human achievement. Instructional practices, models, and their relationship to higher education with a resource level (3 credit hours). applications, and innovative approaches will be specific emphasis on analysis of the implications EDL705 Advanced Ethical Leadership Studies or examined in regards to teaching and learning (3 on the work of higher education leaders across NOTE: Lower course number is K-12 emphasis and EDL715 Advanced Ethical Leadership Studies credit hours). institutional settings. It is designed to enable leaders higher course number is Higher Education emphasis to become knowledgeable, effective, and responsible This course is designed to promote students’ NOTE: Lower course number is K-12 emphasis and participants within the political and policy functions purposeful inquiry for knowledge in the study of higher course number is Higher Education emphasis. of higher education (3 credit hours). EDL742 Systemic Resource Management or ethics at the terminal degree level. Applies analysis EDL752 Systemic Resource Management and evaluates decision making for ethical implications K-12 Leadership Concentration: in conjunction with policy and law. Candidates study EDL732 Grant Writing and Proposal Development This course provides the analysis, development of ethical leadership styles and apply that to developing strategies, and management of unit internal and This course provides the candidate with the organizational procedures and policy. Candidates also EDL721 Curriculum, Instruction and Supervision external funds. Candidates will learn the resource basic skills to write a grant proposal from start to examine ethics and the implications for the effect on development and resource management including Designed to build upon candidates’ experiences as finish. For the experienced writer, this class will their leadership style (3 credit hours). teachers and curriculum designers/evaluators. The personnel and financial. Resource study will include sharpen your skills through examination of current internal and external funding budgets, resource course will develop leadership skills in analyzing grant writing trends and proposal development. NOTE: Lower course number is K-12 emphasis and system-wide curricular efforts; evaluating curriculum, allocation models and examine private, state, and higher course number is Higher Education emphasis Candidates will learn the typical questions funders federal compliance regulations (3 credit hours). supervision of personnel, developing curriculum and and evaluators ask when considering a proposal and models of instruction and assessment. Candidates the criteria used. Class participants will also have NOTE: Lower course number is K-12 emphasis and learn the complex system-wide leadership challenges EDL706 Conflict Resolution, Mediation an opportunity to review and critique proposals higher course number is Higher Education emphasis and Personnel Management or EDL716 under the scrutiny of local, state and national across the continuum. Tips for ensuring proposal Conflict Resolution, Mediation and mandates (3 credit hours). compliance and improving your chances of future Personnel Management grant success will be examined (3 credit hours). EDL743 Strategic Planning or EDL753 Strategic Planning This course examines a foundational approach EDL722 Accountability This course focuses on practical approaches for to conflict resolution, mediation, mentoring and This course is designed for leaders to identify, analyze EDL733 Field Analysis of Current Practices long-term and short-term planning including strategic professional development from a leadership and explore educational accountability issues at the This course is an instructor directed field study thinking, developing core competencies, strategic perspective. Participants will be equipped to classroom, district, state and national levels relative for candidates who are currently placed in an formulation, decision-making, communicating work with and empower personnel to enhance to policy mandates. The current practices of high educational setting (or other approved setting) to decisions and planning for successful implementation organizational effectiveness while navigating the learning standards, performance evaluation models, intensively study practices, leadership style and of strategies. Candidates learn the complexities of complex role of resolving individual, group and accountability models and curriculum accountability overall leadership effectiveness as it relates to higher planning and implementing the processes as a leader organizational conflict (3 credit hours). initiatives are explored (3 credit hours). education. This course is in the Higher Education (3 credit hours). NOTE: Lower course number is K-12 emphasis and concentration (3 credit hours). higher course number is Higher Education emphasis EDL723 Field Analysis of Current Practices NOTE: Lower course number is K-12 emphasis and higher course number is Higher Education emphasis. This course is an instructor directed field study EDL734 Directed Independent Study: Self Selected Research EDL707 Politics of Education: Historical for candidates who are currently placed in an Frameworks or EDL717 Politics of Education: educational setting (or other approved setting) to Prerequisites: Admission to the EdD Program. EDL744 Leadership and Technology or EDL754 Historical Frameworks intensively study practices, leadership style and Permission of Instructor. This course is a self- Leadership and Technology overall leadership effectiveness (3 credit hours). This course examines the historical political selected/directed field study for candidates that This course focuses on preparing educational leaders implications on curriculum, objectives and program involves intensive study of a topic in the student’s to develop a system-wide analysis of educational sequence and overall organizational functioning. EDL724 Directed Independent Study: Self research area in higher education. This course is in technology and integrate technology into their Focuses on analysis of historical interactions Selected Research the Higher Education concentration (3 credit hours). leadership roles. Candidates will develop knowledge among school district, local community, state and Prerequisites: Admission to the Ed.D. Program. and skills required for data-driven leadership, and federal systems and their impact on leadership (3 Permission of Instructor. This course is a self- Electives explore the potential of technological trends for credit hours). selected/directed field study for candidates that leadership (3 credit hours). involves intensive study of a topic in the student’s EDL741 Educational Policy or EDL751 NOTE: Lower course number is K-12 emphasis and research area (3 credit hours). Educational Policy NOTE: Lower course number is K-12 emphasis and higher course number is Higher Education emphasis higher course number is Higher Education emphasis This course is designed for advanced study of educational policies and law. It builds upon coursework taken at the Masters level. The course

NGU 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin (rev 06-01-2020) – 76 – Back to Table of Contents – 77 – EDL745 Academic Culture and Learning or EDL755 research data and writing their complete dissertation Personnel Jill Rayburn, Assistant Provost for Academic Outreach Academic Culture and Learning in preparation for formal dissertation defense (6 & Director of Professional Programs This course is an intensive examination of the credit hours). BOARD OF TRUSTEES JD, Cecil C. Humphries School of Law, student, faculty, and administrative cultures in University of Memphis education environments. Topics include the history Through 2019 EDL771 Dissertation Seminar Mr. D. Rodney Back Suzanne Sellers, Administrative Assistant for Academic and philosophy of academic culture and the internal Affairs | Tim Brashier Campus This is a one hour credit course for those candidates Mr. David J. Charpia and external influences on teaching and learning, Attended Lee University, North Greenville University faculty and students, and instructional models and who require additional time, above the program Mr. Ronald K. Edwards, Mr. Gary W. Glenn methods (3 credit hours). requirements of twelve, to complete the dissertation Dr. Lucille Sullivan Tawana P. Scott, Associate Vice President of Adult and process (1 credit hours). Through 2020 Graduate Academic Services NOTE: Lower course number is K-12 emphasis and Rev. Travis Agnew AA, North Greenville University; BA, University of higher course number is Higher Education emphasis Rev. Seth Buckley Georgia; MBA, North Greenville University; EdD, Mrs. Rebecca Coleman Union University. Research Core: Mr. James Cudd Debra Lincolnhol, Adult and Graduate Mr. Claude Tacket Academic Advisor EDL761 Quantitative Research Through 2021 BS, MPA, University of Illinois Provides knowledge and skills in applied statistics. Mr. Mike Hamrick Vivian R. Dugle, Associate Dean, School of Education Focus is on skill development to appropriately Robert Jackson, M.D. BA, Cedarville University; MA, Ball State University; EdD, develop, examine and apply statistical analysis in Mr. Bill Knupp, K. Edwin Leap II, M.D. University of Cincinnati their respective program studies and professional Mr. Pierce Williams settings (3 credit hours). Marianne Holland, Program Coordinator, Master of Through 2022 Mrs. Mitsy Ballentine Music Education Program, Professor BA, Limestone College; MME, University of South EDL762 - Qualitative Research Mrs. Mandie Boyd Carolina; Educational Specialist Certification, SDE;. PhD , Mr. Bo Davies This course provides knowledge and skills in University of South Carolina qualitative methods commonly used in educational Mr. Richard McLawhorn settings. Major components of the course include Dr. Michael Whitson Tracy R. Kramer, Associate Dean of the School of qualitative theoretical/conceptual frameworks, The Board of Trustees is elected by the South Carolina Business, Professor research designs, instrument development and data Baptist Convention. The Board is made up of members BA, University of Alabama/Birmingham; collection procedures, data analysis and interpreting from across the state and includes laymen, women, PhD, University of Alabama and reporting results (3 credit hours). and ministers. Matthew S. Wireman, Associate Dean of the PRESIDENT’S OFFICE EDL763 Oral Written Comprehensive Exams/ School of Ministry Dissertation Proposal Dr. Gene Fant, President BA, University of Louisville; MDiv, PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary This course provides instruction and guidance for BS, James Madison University; MA, Old Dominion preparing the dissertation proposal. Major themes University; MDiv, New Orleans Baptist Theological GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MINISTRY FACULTY include key components of the proposal, research Seminary; MEd, PhD, University of Southern Mississippi; design, ethical considerations in conducting research, Additional Studies: Christopher Newport University, Full-Time Faculty Harvard University instrument development/use, human subjects, and Tony Beam, Director of Church & IRB review. The student will complete Protecting Community Engagement Human Research Participants training provided by Angie Watson, Administrative Assistant to the President BA, Limestone College; MDiv, Southeastern Baptist The National Institutes of Health Office of Extramural Theological Seminary; DMin, PhD Courses, The Southern Research (0 credit hours). A.S., Spartanburg Technical College; BS, North Greenville University Baptist Theological Seminary; EdD Candidate, North Greenville University EDL764 Dissertation 1 GRADUATE STUDIES ADMINISTRATION William E. Cashion, Professor of Missions This course is to develop an approved dissertation Larry S. McDonald, Associate Provost for Graduate and Evangelism proposal. Credit hours taken by students to assist Studies, Dean of the T. Walter Brashier Graduate BS, Charleston Southern University, MDiv, Southeastern them in analyzing their research data and begin School, and Director of the DMin Program Baptist Theological Seminary, DMin, Mid America Baptist writing their dissertation (6 credit hours). BA, Mississippi College; MDiv, International School of Theological Seminary, Diploma, Spanish Language Theology; DMin, Reformed Theological Seminary; PhD, Institute, Costa Rica Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary EDL765 Dissertation 2 This course is to further develop and finalize their

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Crouse, Senior Campus Pastor Adjunct Faculty Craig Drennon, Adjunct Professor of Education Musical College of Roosevelt University; DMA, University BS, Gardner-Webb University; MDiv, Southeastern Baptist William Baddorf, Assistant Professor of Management BS, Erskine College; MEd, Clemson University; EdS, of Wisconsin-Madison Theological Seminary; DMin, PhD, The Southern Baptist Clemson University; EdD, South Carolina State University and Marketing Christopher Davis, Assistant Professor, Cline Theological Seminary BS, Loyola Marymount University; MBA, University of Jo Ann Garrett, Adjunct Professor of Education School of Music North Alabama; PhD, Fielding Graduate University Kenneth Hemphill, Special Assistant to the President, BA, Carson Newman College; MEd, Columbia College; BM, Capital University; MA, Indiana University of Distinguished Professor of Christian Studies Grant Edwards, Adjunct Professor of Business EdD, Walden University Pennsylvania; DMA, University of South Carolina BA, Wake Forest University; MDiv, DMin, The Southern BS, University of North Carolina; MBA, North Greenville Kevin Hub, Adjunct Professor, Graduate School Cheryl Greene, Professor, Cline School of Music Baptist Theological Seminary; PhD, Cambridge University University; PhD, Walden University of Education BM, Bob Jones University; MM, Bob Jones University; Walter Johnson, Dean of the College of Christian Eddie Maddox, Adjunct Professor of Business EdD, Spalding University; M.A. Ed., Eastern DMA, University of South Carolina Studies, Professor of Theology and Philosophy BS, Western Carolina University; MBA, Southern Kentucky University; BA, Furman University; MDiv, PhD, New Orleans Baptist Wesleyan University; PhD, Capella University BS, United States Military Academy. David Cudd, Associate Professor, Cline School of Music Theological Seminary; Additional study, University of BME Furman University; MME, University of Southern South Carolina Emily McCorkle Adjunct Professor of Business Beckie Stiegel, MEd Program Consultant, Adjunct Mississippi; EdD, Nova Southeastern University BS, Clemson; Master of Professional Accountancy Professor, Graduate School of Education Donnie Mathis, Professor of New Testament, Director (MPACC), Clemson; licensed CPA. BS, Clemson University; MS, Indiana University; EdS, Darian Washington, Assistant Professor, Cline of the Center for Teaching Excellence Appalachian State University; EdD, NOVA University School of Music BS, University of Kentucky; MDiv, PhD, The Southern Jon Rogers, Adjunct Professor of Finance BA, Augusta State College, MM, University of Georgia, Baptist Theological Seminary LaSalle University; CLU, American University; ChFC, Tawana Scott, Associate Vice President of Adult and DMA in Horn Performance, University of Maryland, American University Graduate Academic Services College Park. D. Allen McWhite, Sr., Executive Director of the BA, University of Georgia; MBA, North Greenville Institute for Global Leadership Tawana Scott, Adjunct Professor of Business University; EdD, Union University Adjunct Faculty BS, The Citadel; MDiv, DMin, Southwestern Baptist BA, University of Georgia; MBA, North Greenville Jo Ann Garrett, Adjunct Professor of Education Theological Seminary; PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary University; EdD, Union University Constance Wright, Dean of the School of BA, Carson Newman College; MEd, Columbia College; Education, Professor EdD, Walden University Gerald Roe, Director of Intercultural Studies, Professor Ed Sherbert, Adjunct Professor of Business BA, Mars Hills College; MEd, Western Carolina University; of Intercultural Studies BS, Southern Technical College; MBA, Berry College; DBA, EdD University of Phoenix Brenda Leonard, Adjunct Professor, College BS, Wayland Baptist University; MA, .D Miss., The Nova Southern University of Fine Arts Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Additional Carolyn Styles, Adjunct Professor, Graduate School Master of Education, Doctor of Education Faculty BA, Northern Illinois University; DMA, University of study, Houston Baptist University, Sam Houston of Education South Carolina State University. Full-Time Faculty BS, Erskine College; MA, Furman University; EdD, South Carolina State University Matthew S. Wireman, Associate Dean of the V. Shelley Dugle, Associate Dean of MASTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCE School of Ministry Education, Professor Kimberly Walker, Adjunct Professor, Graduate School Full-Time Faculty BA, University of Louisville; MDiv, PhD, The Southern BA, Cedarville University; MA, Ball State University; EdD, of Education Baptist Theological Seminary University of Cincinnati BA, University of South Carolina; MEd, Columbia College; Jordan Hairr, Program Chair/Director, Master of PhD, North Carolina A&T State University Science in PA, Assistant Professor Adjunct Faculty Michael K. Butler, Professor, Graduate School MS, PA-C, Medical University of South Carolina of Education Harold Fisher, Adjunct Professor, Graduate School G. Richard Blackaby, Adjunct Professor of AA, John A. Logan College; BS, Southern Illinois Cathleen Ciesielski, Associate Professor of Anatomy Church History of Education University; MEd, University of Missouri; EdD, BS, College of Biblical Studies; MEd, American and Pathophysiology BA, University of Saskatchewan; MDiv, PhD, Walden University Intercontinental University; EdD, Walden University PhD, Loyola University Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Harold Long, Director, Center for Educational Alexandra Brandenburg, Assistant Professor Michael White, Adjunct Professor of Ministry Leadership and Research MASTER OF MUSIC EDUCATION FACULTY BS, Grove City College, MS, PA-C, Philadelphia University BS, University of South Carolina, MDiv, ThM, BS, Lander University, MEd, Converse College, EdD, South Marianne Holland, Program Coordinator, Master of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, PhD, Carolina State University Music Education Amy Maurer, Assistant Professor Wheaton College BA, Limestone College; MME, University of South MS- UNC-Chapel Hill, MMS, PA- Wake Forest School MaryAnn Solesbee, Professor, Graduate School Carolina; Educational Specialist Certification, SDE;. PhD , of Medicine MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FACULTY of Education University of South Carolina BA, Columbia College; MEd, University of South Carolina; Kelcye Richards, Assistant Professor Full-Time Faculty PhD, University of South Carolina Jackie Griffin, Associate Dean, Cline School of Music BS, University of Kentucky, MS, PA-C, DO, Tracy R. Kramer, Associate Dean of the School of BM, Furman University; MM, Converse College; DMA. Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Business, Professor Adjunct Faculty University of South Carolina Osteopathic Medicine BA, University of Alabama/Birmingham; PhD, Ann H. Aust, Associate Professor of Education Brent Coppenbarger, Professor, Cline School of Music Kaye Rickman, Assistant Professor University of Alabama BA, Wake Forest University; MEd, University of North BM, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; MM, Chicago MMS, Wake Forest University, MA, UNC-Chapel Hill Carolina; EdD, University of North Carolina

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