ACADEMIC CATALOG 2012–2013 Volume 31, June 2012
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ACADEMIC CATALOG 2012–2013 Volume 31, June 2012 Warner University admits students of any race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, and activities generally accorded or made available to all its students. In accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Warner University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, handicap, national or ethnic origin, or veteran status in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school- administered programs. The University complies with the Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989 and the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. Colleges and universities have specific requirements that must be met before a degree can be granted. These requirements involve particular courses and curricula, residence, and grade point averages. Advisors, the registrar, deans, and other academic staff are happy, upon request, to help students meet these requirements. A student's official record is available to him or her in the Registrar's Office. The responsibility for meeting the requirements for a degree rests with the individual student. If all requirements are not completed, a degree cannot be awarded; therefore, it is important for each student to acquaint him/herself with all of the degree requirements and to make progress toward meeting them. Information contained in this catalog is accurate as of the date of publication. However, the academic and financial requirements are subject to immediate change. Therefore, students and other interested parties should consult the University for current schedules and fees. PLEASE NOTE: The University specifically reserves the right to involuntarily withdraw a student at any time. Such action will be in accordance with the disciplinary procedures set forth in the Student Planner. Accreditation information: Warner University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate, Bachelor and Masters. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Warner University. The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support the University’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendar ....................................................................................................................... 4 President’s Message ........................................................................................................................ 5 General Information ........................................................................................................................ 7 Admissions ......................................................................................................................................... 9 The Campus Community .............................................................................................................. 14 Academic Information .................................................................................................................. 18 Degrees and Degree Requirements ..................................................................................... 18 Majors Offered ......................................................................................................................... 22 Academic Honors Societies ................................................................................................... 26 Grading System ........................................................................................................................ 33 Financial Information ..................................................................................................................... 39 School of Ministry, Arts and Sciences .......................................................................................... 46 Ministry and Humanities Department .................................................................................... 47 Social and Natural Sciences Department............................................................................ 55 General Studies Program ........................................................................................................ 62 School of Business .......................................................................................................................... 63 Business Administration ............................................................................................................ 64 Master of Business Administration .......................................................................................... 66 Master of Science in Management ...................................................................................... 67 School of Education ...................................................................................................................... 68 Physical Education Department ............................................................................................ 68 Teacher Education Department ........................................................................................... 71 Master of Arts in Education ..................................................................................................... 76 School of Distance Education...................................................................................................... 77 Online Church Ministry Program ............................................................................................ 78 Degree Completion Program in Business Administration ................................................... 79 Degree Completion Program in Educational Studies ........................................................ 80 Degree Completion Program in Health Care Management ............................................ 82 Course Descriptions ....................................................................................................................... 83 Off-Campus Study ....................................................................................................................... 147 Register .......................................................................................................................................... 150 Index .............................................................................................................................................. 160 3 ACADEMIC CALENDAR* Fall Semester 2012 New Student Orientation August 19-21 Registration – New Students August 20 Classes Begin August 22 Drop/Add Week August 22-31 Labor Day (No Classes) September 3 Mid-Term October 5 Fall Break (No Classes) October 5 Last Day for Removal of Incomplete October 26 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes November 2 Early Registration for Spring November 12-16 Thanksgiving Vacation November 19-23 Final Exams December 10-13 Fall Semester Ends December 14 Winter Baccalaureate/Commencement January 12 Spring Semester 2013 New Student Orientation January 13-15 Registration January 15 Classes Begin January 16 Drop/Add Week January 16-25 M.L.King Birthday (No Classes) January 21 Mid-Term March 1 Last Day for Removal of Incomplete March 1 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes March 15 Spring Vacation March 25-28 Good Friday (No Classes) March 29 Early Registration for Summer and Fall April 8-12 Final Exams April 29-May 2 Spring Semester Ends May 3 Spring Baccalaureate/Commencement May 4 Summer Term 2013 May 5 – August 25 *This calendar is for the traditional program classes. Most Non-traditional undergraduate and Graduate programs have accelerated calendars specific to the program and course. The time frame is the same but there are a number of differences for specific events and deadlines. 4 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear Students, I am pleased to present the catalog for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year. This catalog represents a commitment of the Board of Trustees, faculty and staff of Warner University to the pursuit of higher learning and the task of preparing tomorrow’s leaders. The mission of Warner University is to graduate individuals who exemplify academic excellence and Christian character, who are prepared to lead and committed to serve. To that end, everything we do at Warner University is geared toward making that mission a reality. We want you to have a biblical view of Christ as creator and sustainer of the universe, and be persuaded in your understanding of Him to enjoy His presence, to seek His mind and to fulfill His purpose with passion and authenticity. We care about your character, and that is why we teach you to serve and show you how to live. To challenge your intellect, we have a well credentialed faculty who demand academic excellence in the classroom. Our worldview distinguishes us from other places, because it is defined biblically and hinges on absolute moral truths. All of this is accomplished in a Christian liberal arts environment that cultivates a desire to learn and inspires a vision to succeed. At Warner University, we believe a critical component of instruction is a student’s active participation in the learning process. So we have a few important requests that we make of our students. First, bring us your questions.