2017-2018 Graduate Catalog
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ACCREDITATION Southwestern Assemblies of God University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, 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 Southwestern Assemblies of God University. SAGU’s Teacher Education Program is approved by the Texas Education Agency. ENDORSEMENT Southwestern Assemblies of God University is endorsed by the Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education. MEMBERSHIPS American Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers National Association of College and University Business Officers American Society of Training and Development National Association of Colleges and Employers American Theological Library Association National Association of Foreign Student Advisors Amigos Library Services- Consortium Southwestern US National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Association for Christians in Student Development National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Association for Orientation, Transition, Retention in Higher Education National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Association of Business Administrators of Christian Colleges National Career Development Association Association of Christian Librarians- Evangelical Library Consortium National Christian College Athletic Association Associations of Christian Teachers and Schools National Religious Broadcasters Association of College and University Housing Officers-International North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals Association of Higher Education Parent/Family Program Professionals Online Computer Library Center- International Library Consortium Association of Texas Professional Educators Readings for the Blind and Dyslexic College and University Personnel Association-Human Resources Sony Academic Alliance Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education Southern Association of Student Employment Administrators Council for Advancement and Support of Education Texas Association of Certification Officers Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Candidate Affiliate Texas Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers Council on Adult and Experiential Learning Texas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Education Deans of Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas Texas Association of Institutional Research Educause Texas Coordinators for Teacher Certification Testing Ellis-Dallas County Teacher Advisory Council Texas Education Agency Florida League of Christian Schools Texas Independent College and University Libraries Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas Texas Library Association International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education Texas Library Consortium- State of Texas International League of Christian Schools Texas Music Educators Association Metroplex Area Consortium of College Career Centers Texas Music Educators Conference Music Teachers National Association The Conference Board National Association of Assemblies of God Christian Schools CHANGE OF CATALOG INFORMATION Information provided by this catalog is subject to change without notice and does not constitute a contract between Southwestern Assemblies of God University and a student or an applicant for admission. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY RELATED TO STUDENTS Southwestern Assemblies of God University admits students of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school- administered programs. The University reserves the right to withdraw a student for cause at any time. 2 SOUTHWESTERN ASSEMBLIES OF GOD UNIVERSITY GRADUATE CATALOG 2016-2017 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Accreditation............................................................................................................. 2 Academic Calendar .................................................................................................. 6 General Information .................................................................................................. 7 Statement of Purpose ...................................................................................................................................8 Statement of Faith .........................................................................................................................................8 Statement of Core Values ..............................................................................................................................9 University Student Learning Outcomes .......................................................................................................10 University Standards ...................................................................................................................................10 History .........................................................................................................................................................10 Campus and Facilities .................................................................................................................................11 Student Services ..................................................................................................... 15 Spiritual Life ................................................................................................................................................16 Personal Life ................................................................................................................................................16 General Services and Policies .....................................................................................................................17 Student Billing Office ..............................................................................................................................17 SAGU Christian Bookstore ......................................................................................................................17 Mail Service ............................................................................................................................................17 Campus Security Services ......................................................................................................................17 Career Services .......................................................................................................................................18 Student Counseling Services ..................................................................................................................18 Employment for Students........................................................................................................................18 Health Services .......................................................................................................................................18 HEW Regulations ....................................................................................................................................19 Student Rights with Regard to Education Records ..................................................................................19 Student Complaints ................................................................................................................................20 Athletics and Intramural Program ...........................................................................................................21 Dress Code .............................................................................................................................................22 Child Care ...............................................................................................................................................22 Student Publications ...................................................................................................................................22 Other Publications .......................................................................................................................................22 Financial Information .............................................................................................. 23 Cost ...........................................................................................................................................................24 Schedule of Fees ....................................................................................................................................24 Payment .....................................................................................................................................................24 Deferred Payment Plan ...........................................................................................................................24 Student Account Classifications .............................................................................................................24 Delinquent Accounts Policy 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