Graduate Academic Programs
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CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION 1 History of Summit University 1 Statement of Mission 1 Statement of Values 2 Statement of Vision 2 Confession of Faith 3 Standards of Conduct 5 Baptist Distinctives 6 Spiritual Climate 6 Location of Campus 6 Facilities 7 Accreditation and Certification 7 Ecclesiastical Relationships 8 Alumni Office 8 Baptist Bible Seminary 8 CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE 10 Student Activities and Organizations 10 Theatrical Opportunities 10 Music Performances 11 STUDENT SERVICES 12 ADMISSION 14 Standards for Admission—Undergraduate 14 Application Procedures 14 Readmission 15 Divorce Policy 15 Music Students 15 CONTENTS Transfer Students 16 Homeschool Students 16 New Student Orientation 17 Standards for Admission—Graduate 17 Application Process 17 Readmission Policy and Procedures 17 General Requirements 17 Admission Levels 17 Academic Prerequisites for Admission 19 BIBLE/THEOLOGY PREREQUISITES 19 MILITARY BENEFITS 19 NON–DISCRIMINATORY POLICY 20 INCENTIVE POLICY 20 ACADEMICS 21 Graduation Requirements 21 Credit Hour Definition 22 Grade Point Average 22 Repeated Courses 22 Classification 23 Confidentiality of Student Records 23 2015–16 UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE CATALOG ii SUMMIT UNIVERSITY | CLARKS SUMMIT, PA Transcripts 23 Gainful Employment 23 Richard J. Murphy Memorial Library 23 Academic Standards—Undergraduate 24 Academic Load 24 Grading System 24 Class Attendance 25 Academic Honors 25 Academic Deficiencies 25 Ministry Development 25 Academic Standards—Graduate 26 Grading System 26 Transfer Credit 26 Academic Deficiencies 26 Student Appeals Process 27 Course End Dates 27 Course Extension Policy 27 ACADEMIC CURRICULUM 29 Development of Philosophy 29 Implications of the Philosophy 29 Extending the Philosophy into Graduate Education 30 Undergraduate Programs 30 Graduate Programs 31 School of Arts and Sciences 31 Department of Business Administration 31 Department of English and Communication 31 Department of Health and Human Performance 31 Department of Music 32 Department of Office Administration 32 Department of Science and Mathematics 32 Department of Social Studies 32 CONTENTS School of Bible and Theology 32 Bible and Theology Objectives 32 Department of Bible Exposition 33 Department of Theology 33 School of Global Ministries 33 Ministry Foundations Core Curriculum 33 Global Ministry Goals 33 Ministry Leadership Programs 34 Ministry Leadership Core Curriculum 34 Ministry Leadership Goals 34 Department of Camping Ministries 34 Department of Church Educational Ministries 34 Department of Counseling 34 Department of Intercultural Studies 35 Department of Pastoral Ministries 35 Department of Sports and Recreational Ministries 35 School of Education 35 School of Education Objectives 35 DEGREES AND PROGRAMS 36 Degrees and Certificate 36 2015–16 UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE CATALOG iii SUMMIT UNIVERSITY | CLARKS SUMMIT, PA ACADEMIC CORE 39 Undergraduate Academic Programs 39 General Studies Core 39 Global Ministries Core 39 Bible and Theology Major (42 credits) 40 Professional Major 40 Minors and Concentrations 40 Bible Certificate Programs 42 Bible Certificate 42 Associate of Arts Programs 43 Business Administration 44 Early Childhood Education 45 General Education 46 Program Objectives 46 Integrated Studies 47 Office Administration 48 Bachelor of Arts Programs 49 Interdisciplinary Studies Major 51 Literature Major 52 Office Administration Major 54 Bachelor of Music Education Program 56 Music Education Major 56 Bachelor of Science Programs 58 Bible and Theology Major - Online 58 Biology Major 60 Camping Ministries Major 63 Christian Ministries Major 65 Counseling Ministries Major 67 Degree Completion/Accelerated Degree Completion 69 Education Ministries Major 71 Health and Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Major 73 Integrated Studies 75 CONTENTS Intercultural Studies—Nursing Major 76 Intercultural Studies Major 77 Intercultural Youth Ministries Major 79 Music Ministries Major 81 Outreach Ministries Major 83 Pastoral Ministries Major 84 Pastoral Ministries Major - Accelerated 85 Pastoral Ministries Major—Seminary Track 87 Pre–Seminary Major 89 Specialized Ministries Major 91 Sports and Health Science Majors 93 Sports and Health Science Major—Pre-Physical Therapy 93 Sports and Health Science Major—Pre-Athletic Training 94 Sports and Recreational Ministries Major 96 Sports Management Major (with Business Minor) 98 Women’s Ministries Major 100 Youth Pastor Major 102 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Program 104 Business Administration Major 104 Bachelor of Science in Counseling Programs 106 Accelerated Counseling Program 106 2015–16 UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE CATALOG iv SUMMIT UNIVERSITY | CLARKS SUMMIT, PA Counseling Major 108 Bachelor of Sacred Music Program 110 Church Music Major 110 Bachelor of Science in Education Programs 112 Early Childhood and Elementary Education PK–4 Major 114 Minor in Special Education 116 Health and Human Performance Major 117 Health and Human Performance (non-teaching) 119 Secondary Education—English Major 120 Secondary Education—Math Major 122 Secondary Education—Science Major 124 Secondary Education—Social Studies Major 126 Graduate Academic Programs 128 Master of Arts Programs 128 Counseling 129 Literature 130 Master of Education Program 132 Educational Administration Concentration 134 Curriculum and Instruction Concentration 136 Secondary English/Communications Concentration 138 Master of Science in Counseling Program 140 Master of Science in Professional Counseling Program 144 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION 147 Numbering 147 Credit Values 147 Prerequisites 147 Cancellations 147 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 148 Air Force ROTC 148 Arts 148 CONTENTS Business 149 Bible 152 Camping 157 Communications 159 Counseling 159 Drama (Theatre) 164 Early Childhood Education 165 Education 167 Educational Ministries 173 English 176 Economics 178 Evangelism 178 Geography 179 History 179 Health and Human Performance 180 Health Science 184 Language 185 Literature 185 Literacy 189 Mathematics 189 Media 191 2015–16 UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE CATALOG v SUMMIT UNIVERSITY | CLARKS SUMMIT, PA Missions 192 Army ROTC 194 Ministry Experience 194 Music 196 Office Administration 199 Organizational Leadership 201 Pastoral 201 Philosophy 202 Physical Education 208 Politics 209 Psychology 209 Science 211 Special Education 214 Sports Ministries 215 Sociology 216 Speech 216 Theology 217 Youth Ministries 220 STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES 221 Undergraduate Costs— 2015-2016 222 Online Undergraduate Costs— 2015-2016 223 Tuition (per credit) 223 Graduate Costs—2015-2016 224 Student Financial Policies 225 Refund Policy for Full Withdrawal from School 228 Full Withdrawal Refund Schedule 228 Return of Non-Title IV Aid 229 Satisfactory Academic Progress 229 Evaluating Satisfactory Academic Progress 229 Qualitative Standard 230 CONTENTS Student Classification 230 Quantitative Standard 230 Maximum Time Frame 230 Break in Enrollment 231 Student Progress 233 Study Abroad 233 SCHOOL PERSONNEL 234 Administrative Council 234 Board of Trustees 234 Faculty 235 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 241 ONLINE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 242 2015–16 UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE CATALOG vi SUMMIT UNIVERSITY | CLARKS SUMMIT, PA GENERAL INFORMATION HISTORY OF SUMMIT UNIVERSITY Baptist Bible Seminary (so named because the school only offered a three–year Bible degree) was established in 1932 by a group of pastors led by Dr. Richard J. Murphy. Its original purpose of preparing men and women to serve Christ as they carried out the biblical command to “go into all the world and preach the Gospel” has not changed. The founders insisted the new school be strongly biblical and that it keep high academic standards. Through the years, the school’s leaders have continued those goals. The current vision statement, “Pursuing excellence in biblical higher education for effectiveness in global Christian leadership,” indicates high regard for God’s Word as well as a commitment to excellent academics. A three–year Bible program was in place during the early years of 1932–1947. In 1947, four–year programs in a variety of disciplines were added. A few years later, the Regents of New York State granted a temporary charter, and in 1954, they gave permission to grant the Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Religious Education degrees. In 1967, the Bachelor of Sacred Music degree was approved. At that time, the school used the facilities of First Baptist Church, Johnson City, NY. As the number of students grew from the original 40, additional buildings were purchased. In the 1960s, the administrator and the board of trustees saw clearly that the school needed a new campus. When the present site in Clarks Summit, PA was purchased in 1968, this vision became a reality. During 1968, the Association for Biblical Higher Education granted accreditation, and in early 1969, the Pennsylvania Department of Education approved the same programs and degrees offered in New York. In addition, they approved the Associate of Arts degree. In 1971, in order to accurately reflect the courses of study offered, the name of the Seminary was changed to Baptist Bible College of Pennsylvania. In 1982, the institution was authorized to grant the Bachelor of Science in Bible degree. The Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Education and Bachelor of Science in Counseling degrees were added in 2012. In September 1972, classes began at Baptist Bible Seminary. Initially offering the Master of Divinity and Master of Theology degrees. The Seminary