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2018-2019 CORBAN UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CATALOG 5000 DEER PARK DRIVE SE • SALEM, OREGON 97317-9392 • 503.375.7005 • 800.845.3005 • www.corban.edu Notes about use of catalog This catalog is provided for guidance in course selection and program planning. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this catalog, in no sense is it to be considered a binding contract and it may be changed by action of appropriate bodies within the university. Courses listed in this catalog are subject to change through normal academic process. New courses and changes in existing course work are initiated by the appropriate school, department, or program and approved by the Faculty Council or other bodies as needed. Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy Corban University admits students of any race, color, nationality and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Corban University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin in the administration of their educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school administered programs. LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friend of Corban: Thank you for your interest in the Corban University catalog. Together with Corban’s outstanding faculty and dedicated staff, I heartily embrace the idea that Christians are to be salt and light in our culture. We are to make every difference possible for Jesus Christ. We are to do this not just by spreading the good news of the Gospel, but also by exerting a Christian influence in every sphere of life—from politics to the media to the arts. At Corban, we are committed to equipping a new generation to think critically and operate from our one central foundation, Jesus Christ. To provide a Christian higher education is to equip students of today to approach, respond to, and serve a world that desperately needs people of godly character. We do not shelter anyone from questions, but rather swing wide the door to ask and wrestle with every question under the sun—approaching every subject from the great truth: that Jesus Christ is Lord of all. These are exciting and challenging days in America’s history, the history of the Christian church, and the history of this institution. I invite your prayers and partnership as we provide Christ-centered biblical education to train the next generation of church, business, education, and community leaders. To Christ be all glory, Dr. Sheldon C. Nord President Corban University Catalog 2018-2019 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT ............................................................................................................. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................... 2 ACADEMIC CALENDARS ....................................................................................................................... 3 UNIVERSITY PROFILE ......................................................................................................................... 10 DIRECTORY ....................................................................................................................................... 17 ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND POLICIES .......................................................................................... 21 ADMISSIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 49 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 54 STUDENT LIFE .................................................................................................................................... 64 ACADEMIC DEGREES AND PROGRAMS OF STUDY .............................................................................. 68 CENTER FOR GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT .................................................................................................. 72 THE CORBAN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE .................................................................................................. 75 UNDERGRADUATE GENERAL EDUCATION CORE ................................................................................. 84 SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES ............................................................................................................ 88 HOFF SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ............................................................................................................ 121 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & COUNSELING ......................................................................................... 128 SCHOOL OF MINISTRY ..................................................................................................................... 155 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................................................... 181 Corban University Catalog 2018-2019 2 ACADEMIC CALENDARS PATHWAY TO ENGLISH CALENDAR (PRE-BACCALAUREATE) The Pathway to English program follows a 14-week term schedule during fall and spring and 12-week term during the summer, within the 15-week terms of the Traditional Undergraduate Program. Credit hours within Pathway are adjusted to ensure equivalent time is spent in the classroom as with the Traditional Undergraduate program. This differentiated schedule allows for a longer orientation time between terms and cultural trips, which is integral to the success of the program. A Cultural Trips schedule for each semester will be published at the beginning of each semester. Summer Term 2018 Orientation week for new students May 7th-11th (M-F) Placement testing May 7th (M) Instruction begins May 14th (M) Memorial Day (No Classes) May 28 (M) Independence Day (No Classes) July 4-5 (W-Th) Progress and exit testing Jul 13 (F) Last day of instruction Aug 3 (F) Final Exams Aug 6-9 (M-Th) Final grades due to the Office of the Registrar Aug 15 (W) Fall Term 2018 Orientation week for new students Aug 20-24 (M-F) Placement testing Aug 20 (M) Instruction begins Aug 29 (W) Progress and exit testing Nov 10 (Sa) Thanksgiving vacation Nov 22-24 (W-F) Last day of instruction Dec 8 (F) Final Exams Dec 10-13 (M-Th) Final grades due to the Office of the Registrar Dec 19 (W) Spring Term 2019 Orientation week for new students Dec 31-Jan 4 (M-F) Placement testing Jan 31 (M) Instruction begins Jan 9 (W) Martin Luther King Serve Day (No Day Classes) Jan 21 (M) President’s Day (No Classes) Feb 18 (M) Progress and exit testing Mar 22 (F) Spring Break Mar 25-29 (M-F) Last day of instruction Apr 26 (F) Final Exams Apr 29-May 3 (M-Th) Final grades due to the Office of the Registrar May 8 (W) Corban University Catalog 2018-2019 3 UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR TRADITIONAL AND ONLINE UNDERGRADUATE Fall Semester 2018 Residence halls open for new TUG students Aug 25 (S) Student and family orientation for new TUG students Aug 25-26 Undergrad Online Fall Session (A) begins Aug 26 (Su) Student Life registration for New TUG students Aug 27-28 Residence halls open for returning TUG students Aug 28 (T) Student Life registration for returning TUG students Aug 28 (T) TUG Classes begin Aug 29 (W) Last day to add/drop online courses w/o financial penalty (Session A) Aug 31(F) Close of TUG course registration Sept 7 (F) Last day to withdraw from online courses w/ fee and W grade (Session A) - no tuition reimb. Sep 28 (F) TUG Study Day (no classes) Oct 12 (F) Undergrad Online Fall Session (A) ends Oct 20 (Sa) Undergrad Online Fall Session (B) begins Oct 21 (Su) Undergrad Online Undergrad Registration for Spring Oct 22 (M) TUG Registration for Spring Semester Opens Oct 23 (T) Last day to withdraw from school and receive prorated tuition Oct 26 (F) Last day to add/drop online fall courses w/o financial penalty (Session B) Oct 26 (F) Last day to withdraw from TUG course with a W grade Nov 2 (F) Thanksgiving vacation Nov 21-23 Last day to withdraw from online courses w/ $10 fee (Session B) - no tuition reimb. Nov 23 (F) TUG Classes resume Nov 26 (M) Final Deadline for all Grad Applications for May Graduation Dec 1 (S) TUG Last day of instruction Dec 7 (F) TUG Final exams Dec 10-13 Residence Halls close at 2:00 p.m. Dec 14 (F) Undergrad Online Fall Session (B) ends Dec 15 (Sa) Final Grades due to the Office of the Registrar Dec 19 (W) Spring Semester 2019 Undergrad Online Spring Session (A) begins Jan 6 (Su) Residence halls open for all students Jan 7 (M) Student Life registration and orientation for New TUG students Jan 7 (M) TUG Classes Begin Jan 9 (W) Last day to add/drop online spring courses w/o financial penalty (Session A) Jan 11 (F) Close of TUG course registration Jan 18 (F) MLK Serve Day (no classes) Day of Service Jan 21 (M) Last day to withdraw from online courses w/ $10 fee (Session A) - no tuition reimb. Feb 8 (F) President's Day (no classes) Feb 18 (M) Grad Finale: All students who are participating in 2018-19 graduation should attend Feb 28 (Th) Undergrad Online Spring Session (A) ends Mar 2 (Sa) Undergrad Online Spring Session (B) begins Mar 3 (Su) Assessment Day (Required testing for all TUG students) Mar 13 (W) Last day to withdraw from school and receive prorated tuition Mar 13 (W) Last day to add/drop online spring courses w/o financial penalty (Session B) Mar 15 (F) Last day to withdraw from TUG course with a W grade. Mar 15 (F) Undergrad Online Summer Registration begins Mar