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academic catalog 2009-10 1 2 Oklahoma Baptist University is committed to equipping you to pursue academic excellence and integrate your faith with all areas of knowledge. This framework for success has yielded exceptional results for nearly 100 years. As we enter our second century, OBU remains firmly committed to our mission of transforming lives, challenging you to engage a diverse world and to live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ. David W. Whitlock President 3 OklAhOmA BAPtISt UnIveRSIty Catalog Issue 2009-10 General Information The Academic Catalog is published annually by Correspondence on the topics listed below should Oklahoma Baptist University. be addressed to the following offices at Dr. David Whitlock, President Oklahoma Baptist University Dr. Deborah Blue, Editor 500 W. University Accreditation and membership Shawnee, OK 74804 Accreditation is subject to periodic review and reevaluation by the accrediting agency. A student Academic Affairs may wish to ascertain the accreditation of specific Provost degrees, programs, or courses of instruction at the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs time of enrollment. College of Arts and Sciences: Dean Oklahoma Baptist University is accredited by College of Fine Arts: Dean The Higher Learning Commission School of Business: Dean North Central Association of Colleges and Schools School of Christian Service: Dean 30 North LaSalle St., Suite 2400 School of Nursing: Dean Chicago, Illinois 60602, (312)263-0456 Residence Assignments Association of Collegiate Business Residential Life Office Schools and Programs General National Association of Schools of Music Executive Offices National League for Nursing Accrediting Financial Assistance Commission Student Financial Services Office National Council for Accreditation of Information for Prospective Students Teacher Education Admissions Office Oklahoma Commission on Teacher Preparation Scholarships Admissions Office the University holds membership in University Switchboard American Association of Colleges for 405.275.2850 Teacher Education Oklahoma Baptist University complies with all Association for Computing Machinery federal and state non-discrimination laws and Association of College Administration Professionals is an equal opportunity institution. However, Association of Independent Liberal Arts Oklahoma Baptist University reserves the right Colleges for Teacher Education to, and does, maintain student educational and Consortium for Global Education behavioral standards and employment requirements Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and standards based upon religious considerations Council for Higher Education Accreditation consistent with its role and mission. While this Council for Advancement and Support of Education catalog was prepared on the basis of the best International Association of Baptist information available at the time of publication, all Colleges and Universities information, including statements of fees, academic International Reading Association offerings and course descriptions, admission and National Association of College and graduation requirements, and rules of conduct, University Business Officers is subject to change without notice or obligation. National Association of Independent Oklahoma Baptist University is not obligated to Colleges and Universities fulfill its contractual agreements with the student National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics in the event that the educational or operational Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence processes of the University are disrupted due to Oklahoma Independent Colleges and Universities national strife, natural disaster, labor disputes, Society for Research in Child Development interruption of power supplies, or other such circumstances. Also, in the event of financial exigency, the University is entitled to suspend all or part of its contractual obligations to the student. 4 Table of Contents Overview ........................................................................................ 6-10 Teacher Education ............................................................................ 45 OBU in Summary ............................................................................... 6 Degree Check ................................................................................... 46 History ................................................................................................ 6 Graduation Requirements ............................................................ 46-47 Mission Statement ............................................................................... 7 Scholastic Standards ......................................................................... 47 Campus Setting and Facilities .......................................................... 8-9 Grades ......................................................................................... 47 Campus Map .................................................................................... 10 Grade Averages ............................................................................ 48 Pass/Fail Option .......................................................................... 48 Admission to OBU ........................................................................ 11-41 Academic Probation, Suspension ................................................. 48 Admission .................................................................................... 11-16 Grade Reports ............................................................................. 48 Admission to the University ........................................................ 11 Class Standing ............................................................................. 49 Admission Documents................................................................. 11 Change of Course ........................................................................ 49 Student Health Service Record .................................................... 12 Arranged Courses ........................................................................ 49 Recommended High School Curriculum ..................................... 12 Independent Study Courses ........................................................ 49 Freshman Admission Requirements............................................. 12 Academic Credit for GO Center-Sponsored Activities .................. 49 Freshmen Granted Conditional Admission .................................. 12 Academic Advising ...................................................................... 49 Home-Schooled Students/ Student Success Center ............................................................... 50 Graduates of Unaccredited High Schools ................................. 13 Tutoring Program ........................................................................ 50 Transfer Student Admission Requirements .................................. 13 Withdrawal from the University .................................................. 50 Transfer Credit Regulations ......................................................... 13 Absence from Chapel/Assembly ................................................... 50 International Students ................................................................. 14 Absence from Class ..................................................................... 50 Intensive English Program ...................................................... 15-16 Examinations............................................................................... 50 Special Students .......................................................................... 17 Limited Activities Period ............................................................. 51 Special Adult Admission Category ............................................... 17 Credit by Examination ................................................................ 51 Lifelong Learning Policy for OBU Graduates ............................... 17 Leave of Absence Policy .................................................................... 51 Registration ................................................................................. 17 Auditing Classes ............................................................................... 52 Orientation .................................................................................. 17 Grade Appeals .................................................................................. 52 Financial Information .................................................................. 18-24 Academic Distinctions ................................................................. 53-54 Tuition and Fees ..................................................................... 18-20 Honor Rolls ................................................................................. 53 Housing and Meals ................................................................. 21-22 Degree Predicates ........................................................................ 54 Summary of Charges .............................................................. 22-23 Degrees with Honors ................................................................... 54 Semester Installment Plans .......................................................... 23 Course Numbering and Course Credit ........................................ 54 Prepayments Required ................................................................. 23 Time of Course 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