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MISSION COLLEGE Academic Bulletin 2007 — 2009 MISSION COLLEGE ACADEMIC BULLETIN 2007–2009 1 MISSION COLLEGE – SERVING ASIA AND THE WORLD Academic Bulletin Credits: Editor: Gilbert Valentine Layout & Design: Sheila Fanwar Copy & Production: Sheila Fanwar Cover: Darron Loo Proof Reading: Gail Valentine Published by: Mission College P O Box 4, Muak Lek 18180 Saraburi Province Print run of 200 Printed in Somchay Press, Pakchong, Thailand 2007 MISSION COLLEGE ACADEMIC BULLETIN 2007–2009 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Academic Calendar .............................................................................................................. 5 A Message from the President ........................................................................................... 7 Mission Statement ................................................................................................................ 8 Vision Statement ................................................................................................................... 9 Governance ........................................................................................................................... 10 Institutional History ............................................................................................................ 11 Philosophy Statement .......................................................................................................... 14 Accreditation ......................................................................................................................... 17 Quality Assurance ................................................................................................................ 18 Study Programs Offered ..................................................................................................... 19 Student Life ........................................................................................................................... 21 Physical Plant and Facilities ............................................................................................... 27 Campus Services .................................................................................................................. 29 Financial Information .......................................................................................................... 30 Academic Policies ................................................................................................................ 35 General Education ...............................................................................................................63 Programs of Study ...............................................................................................................67 MISSION COLLEGE ACADEMIC BULLETIN 2007–2009 3 MISSION COLLEGE – SERVING ASIA AND THE WORLD Faculty of Arts and Humanities ............................................................................................ 63 ✦ Bachelor of Arts in English Language ...................................................................... 71 Faculty of Businsess Administration .................................................................................... 77 ✦ Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting ............................................ 79 ✦ Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Entrepreneurship ...... 83 ✦ Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems ........ 87 Faculty of Christian Studies ................................................................................................... 93 ✦ Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies ...................................................................... 95 ✦ Bachelor of Arts in Applied Theology.................................................................... 97 ✦ Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies ...................................................................... 98 Faculty of Education and Psychology .................................................................................. 103 ✦ Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Education ..................................................... 105 Faculty of Science ..................................................................................................................... 111 ✦ Bachelor of Science in Biology .................................................................................. 113 International Study Options................................................................................................... 119 Course Descriptions ............................................................................................................. 131 College Council .................................................................................................................... 162 College Board of Directors .................................................................................................. 163 College Personnel ................................................................................................................. 165 Appendix I: Assessment Philosophy and Policy ........................................................... 172 Index ....................................................................................................................................... 178 Information ........................................................................................................................... 182 Maps: Mission College Location 183 Mission College Campus 184 MISSION COLLEGE ACADEMIC BULLETIN 2007–2009 4 MISSION COLLEGE MUAK LEK CAMPUS ACADEMIC CALENDAR Academic Calendar 2007–2008 SEMESTER I August to December 2007 First Semester Time Day Date Faculty Colloquium 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday August 19 Entrance Examinations (Thai Programs) 8:00 am – 12:00 noon English Proficiency Examination (EPE)(International) 8.00 am – 12:00 noon Placement Examinations (PE) (International Program) 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Monday August 20 English Placement Test (EPT) – ESL Students Only 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tuesday August 21 Admission List Posted 5:00 pm Tuesday August 21 Orientation Begins– (New International Students) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday August 22 Registration – (New Students) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday August 23 Registration – (Returning Students only) 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Friday August 24 Orientation Activities Late Registration (Late Fee Applies) 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Sabbath -Sunday August 25-26 Classes Begin – All Programs 8:00 am Monday August 27 Last day to add or change a class (Au-Cr) 8:00 am - 3: 00 pm Friday September 7 Wai Kru Day Thursday September 27 Festival of Faith I Monday - Sabbath October 1-6 Mid-Semester Test Week (In class) Monday - Friday October 15-19 Mid-Semester Break Monday-Friday October 22-26 Classes Resume – All Programs 8:00 am Monday October 29 Pre-registration 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday - Friday November 12-16 Last Day to withdraw from class with “W” 3:00 pm Friday November 16 Last day to drop a class or to change from Cr to Au Internal Exam Board Meetings (Papers) Monday - Friday November 19-23 ESL Program – Term I Final Examinations Thursday - Friday Nov 29 – 30 Holiday (H M King’s Birthday Dec 5—Study Day) No Classes Wednesday December 5 Classes End – Degree Programs 5:00 pm Tuesday December 11 Study Day (Constitution Day in Lieu) Wednesday December 12 *Final Examinations Begin Thursday December 13 Final Examinations End 4:00 pm Wednesday December 19 Semester Break Begins (After last Examination) 5:00 pm Wednesday December 19 Internal Examination Board Meetings (Grades) Wednesday -Friday December 19-21 Deadline for Submission of Grades to Registrar’s Office 5:00 pm Friday December 21 Note: Final examinations commence on Thursday, December 13. Weekend leave for December 15 and 16 will be restricted. Travel bookings should not be made until after the publication of the final examination schedule by the Registrar’s office. Arrangements for out-of-schedule examinations in order to accommodate travel arrangements are not permitted. MISSION COLLEGE ACADEMIC BULLETIN 2007–2009 5 MISSION COLLEGE – SERVING ASIA AND THE WORLD SEMESTER II January - May 2008 Second Semester Time Day Date Entrance Examinations (Thai Programs) 8.00 am – 12:00 noon Wednesday January 2 English Proficiency Examination (EPE) (International) 8:00 am – 12:00 noon Wednesday January 2 Placement Examinations (PE) (International Program) 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Wednesday January 2 English Placement Test (EPT) – ESL Students Only 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Thursday January 3 Admission List Posted 5:00 pm Thursday January 3 Orientation—New Students 9:00 am – 12 noon Friday January 4 Registration –New Students and Returning Students 1:00 pm — 5:00 pm Friday January 4 Registration (Returning Students) 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday January 6 Orientation Activities for New Students 8:00 am – 12 noon Sunday January 6 Classes Begin – All Programs 8:00 am Monday January 7 Last day to add or change a class (Au-Cr) 4.00 pm Friday January 18 Festival of Faith II Monday - Sabbath February 4-9 Mid-Semester Test Week (in class) Monday-Friday Feb 25- 29 Internal Exam Board Meetings (Papers) Monday – Friday March 10 – 14 Pre-registration Week (for Inter-Semester & 1st Semester 2007-2008) Monday - Friday March 24- 28 Last day to drop a class or change to Audit 3:00 pm Friday March 28 Last day to withdraw from class with “W” 3:00 pm Friday March 28 Chakri Day (in Lieu for April 6) Monday April 7 ESL Program– Term II Final Examinations Wed - Thur April 8 - 9 Degree