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Undergraduate Studies Catalog GLOBAL UNIVERSITY 2 Undergraduate Studies “I support Global University because I believe in the importance of education and training and because Global University is our distance education provider. And furthermore, I don’t know of a better distance education program that provides specialized Bible, theology, and ministry-related teaching where a person can earn certificates and degrees.” Ted Heaston, Pastor Woodlake Assembly of God Tulsa, OK 3 Undergraduate Studies 2009 UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES CATALOG GLOBAL UNIVERSITY 1211 South Glenstone Avenue • Springfield, Missouri 65804-0315 USA Telephone: 800.443.1083 • 417.862.9533 • E-mail: [email protected] • Internet: www.globaluniversity.edu ©2009 Global University All Rights Reserved 4 Table of Contents A Letter from the President ........................6 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY & RESOURCES .......................................17 A Letter from the Provost ..........................7 Internet Courses ...............................................................17 Library Resources .............................................................17 GENERAL INFORMATION .......................8 Foreword .............................................................................8 Table of Contents FINANCIAL INFORMATION ..................18 History ................................................................................8 Financial Assistance ....................................................18 Mission of Global University ............................................8 U.S. Veterans Benefits.................................................... 18 Doctrinal Statement ...........................................................8 U.S. Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Global University International Headquarters .................9 Education Support (DANTES)/Tuition 2009 Calendar ...................................................................9 Assistance (TA) .............................................................. 18 Policy on Incomplete Courses Funded by VA PROGRAMS OF STUDY ........................10 or DANTES/TA ............................................................. 18 Nondegree Programs .......................................................10 Availability of Financial Reports ......................................18 Evangelism and Discipleship Programs .........................10 Undergraduate Academic and Special Fees....................18 Berean School of the Bible .............................................10 Undergraduate Course Fees ...........................................18 Degree Programs ..............................................................10 Undergraduate Withdrawal, Cancellation, and Refund Undergraduate School of Bible and Theology ..............10 Policy for Enrolled Students ..........................................19 General Education: Curricular Philosophy and Objectives ........................................................... 10 General Education: Content Areas ............................ 10 General Education: Board Program Goals ................. 11 UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC Assessment of Achievement .......................................11 INFORMATION ..................................20 Graduate School of Theology .......................................11 A Letter from the Vice Provost & Dean .....21 ADMINISTRATION & FACULTY ............12 Board of Directors ...........................................................12 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM Board of Administration ...................................................12 OBJECTIVES & DESIGN .........................22 Academic Affairs Committee ...........................................13 Degree Programs ..............................................................22 National and Regional Directors.....................................13 Bachelor of Arts Degree ..................................................22 University Faculty ............................................................13 Three-Year Bachelor of Arts Degree .............................22 Resident Faculty .............................................................13 Earning a Second Bachelor of Arts Degree ................... 23 Adjunct Faculty ..............................................................13 Diploma Programs ............................................................23 Diploma and Certificate Program Goals .......................23 ACCREDITATION & ENDORSEMENTS ..14 Associate of Arts Degree .................................................23 Accreditation ....................................................................14 Certificate Programs ........................................................23 Certification ......................................................................14 Certificate in Bible and Theology .................................23 Educational Benefits .........................................................14 Undergraduate Certificate .............................................23 Memberships .....................................................................14 Students Currently Enrolled............................................24 Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy ...............................14 Matriculation into a Degree Study Program ..................24 Enrollment in Individual Courses ....................................24 UNIVERSITY STANDARDS ....................15 Selecting an Undergraduate Program of Study .............24 Basic Standards of Academic Integrity ............................15 Application and Enrollment Procedures .........................24 Code of Conduct .............................................................15 Due Process of Student Rights .......................................15 Tracking and Addressing Student Complaints ...............16 Notification of Rights under FERPA ...............................16 All Students Enrolling in a Bachelor of Arts or an Certificate Programs ........................................................46 Associate of Arts Program with Global University .......24 Certificate in Bible and Theology .................................46 All Students Enrolling in a Three-Year Bachelor Undergraduate Certificates .............................................47 5 of Arts or a Second Bachelor of Arts Program Undergraduate Certificate I: Bible Interpreter .............. 47 with Global University ..................................................25 Undergraduate Certificate II: Christian Communicator ..... 47 U.S. Residents Enrolling with Global University ..........25 Undergraduate Certificate III: Christian Mission ..........47 International Students Residing Outside the U.S. ........ 25 Table of Contents Enrollment with Advanced Placement ............................25 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDELINES Admission to Study for a Second Bachelor’s Degree .....26 & REQUIREMENTS ................................48 Student Advisement .........................................................26 Methods of Instruction ....................................................48 Student Number and Student Card ................................26 Using Your Global University Materials ........................48 Academic Good Standing ................................................26 Organization of Each Lesson ..........................................48 Grading Scale .................................................................26 Text and Reading Assignments ........................................49 Probation ........................................................................ 26 Completing the Course Work .........................................49 Restriction ...................................................................... 26 Time Limit for Completing a Course ..............................49 Credit System ................................................................ 27 Written Assignments ........................................................49 Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society ............27 Service Learning Requirement ........................................49 Transfer of Global University Credit ..............................27 Unit Progress Evaluations ...............................................49 Transcripts of Global University Credit .........................27 Final Examination .............................................................49 Graduation Requirements ................................................28 Notification of Grades .....................................................50 2009 Calendar .................................................................28 Grading Scale .................................................................50 If You Do Not Pass a Written Assignment ....................50 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS If You Do Not Pass a Course .........................................50 OF STUDY .............................................29 Online Research Center ..................................................50 Definition of Course and Subject .........................................29 Special Projects ................................................................51 Course Sequences and Prerequisites ..............................29 Numbering System for Undergraduate UNDERGRADUATE COURSE Program Courses ..............................................................29 DESCRIPTIONS .....................................52 Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs..................................30