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Official Graduate Schools Catalog THE REGENT GRADUATE CATALOG 2008-2009 (Fall 2008 – Summer 2009) Regent University 1000 Regent University Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23464-9800 800.373.5504 [email protected] www.regent.edu PREFACE Regional Accreditation Regent University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associates, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Regent University. National and State Accreditation Regent University (its undergraduate school and graduate schools) is accredited or certified by the following bodies: The American Bar Association (ABA), accredits the School of Law. The Accreditation Committee and the Council of the Section, 321 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60610. (www.abanet.org/) The American Psychological Association (APA), accredits the psychology programs of the School of Psychology & Counseling. Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002- 4242. (www.apa.org/) The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS), accredits the School of Divinity. The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools, 10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275. (www.ats.edu/) The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), accredits the counseling programs of the School of Psychology & Counseling. 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. (www.cacrep.org/) Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (www.chea.org/) The Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC), accredits the teacher licensure programs of the School of Education (graduate ) and the interdisciplinary studies program of the School of Undergraduate Studies (undergraduate). One Dupont Circle, Suite 320, Washington, DC 20036-0110. (www.teac.org/) The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)—certification of the Commonwealth of Virginia. (www.schev.edu/) Nondiscrimination Policy Regent University admits students of any race, color, disability, gender, religion, national or ethnic origin, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Regent University has attempted to provide information, which at the time of publication, most accurately described the policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements of the University. The University reserves the right to alter or change any statement contained herein—i.e., necessary modifications in classes, fees, personnel lists, academic policies, and programs at any time and without prior notice. This catalog is thus a guide and does not establish contractual relationships. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE .................................................................................................................................................................... ii Accreditation ............................................................................................................................................................ ii Nondiscrimination Policy ...................................................................................................................................... ii TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................... iii THE UNIVERSITY ................................................................................................................................................. 1 Message from Our President ............................................................................................................................ 1 Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................................... 2 Philosophy of Education ................................................................................................................................... 2 History of the University .................................................................................................................................... 2 Standard of Personal Conduct.......................................................................................................................... 3 Campus Facilities................................................................................................................................................. 3 The University Library ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Library Faculty ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Student Life, Campus Services & Academic Support ............................................................................. 5 Student Services ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Student Housing............................................................................................................................................. 6 Shuttle Service ................................................................................................................................................ 7 Information Technology Department ........................................................................................................ 7 Psychological Services Center ...................................................................................................................... 8 Graduation Procedure ................................................................................................................................... 8 Commencement ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Graduate Academic Information and Policies ............................................................................................ 9 Freedom of Expression ................................................................................................................................ 9 Student Records Confidentiality .................................................................................................................. 9 Access to Student Educational Records by Others .................................................................................. 9 Virginia Tidewater Consortium Program ................................................................................................. 10 Graduate Academic Programs (Degrees, etc.) ........................................................................................ 10 Graduate Full-time Classification .............................................................................................................. 11 Academic Advising ...................................................................................................................................... 12 Repeating a Course ...................................................................................................................................... 12 Grading Systems .......................................................................................................................................... 12 Appeals and Grievances .............................................................................................................................. 13 Academic Integrity ....................................................................................................................................... 13 Academic Probation and Dismissal .......................................................................................................... 14 Petitioning for Reinstatement .................................................................................................................... 14 Graduation Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 14 Information Research and Resources Course ......................................................................................... 14 Writing Skills ................................................................................................................................................. 15 Centers and Institutes .................................................................................................................................. 15 Cornerstone and Capstone Requirements ............................................................................................... 15 Off-Campus Study Opportunities ................................................................................................................. 16 Admission to Regent Graduate Schools ...................................................................................................... 18 Contact Information .................................................................................................................................... 18 Admission Criteria ......................................................................................................................................
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