TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY 2017-2018 CATALOG ADULT STUDIES CATALOG WWW.TREVECCA.EDU UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2017-2018| 1 TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY ADULT STUDIES CATALOG 2017-2018 2017-2018 Adult Studies Catalog The University Catalog serves as the master catalog for all policies, procedures, and guidelines relative to all academic programs of the University. The Graduate Programs and Adult Studies Programs provide additional information in their respective supplemental catalogs; however, the program catalogs are viewed only as extensions of the University Catalog. The University reserves the right to make changes in regulations, courses, fees, and matters of policy included in this publication as circumstances may dictate. Catalog Effective Dates: August 16, 2017-August 15, 2018 2| TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY 2017-2018 ADULT STUDIES CATALOG TABLE OF CONTENTS University Academic Calendar 2017-2018…………………………………………………………………………....5 School of Graduate and Continuing Studies: Adult Studies Programs………………………………………………6 Greetings ................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 About this Catalog ................................................................................................................................................................ 6 The Adult Studies Concept ................................................................................................................................................. 6 Trevecca Nazarene University ............................................................................................................................................ 6 Mission .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Vision ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 History .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Agreed Statement of Belief ................................................................................................................................................. 8 Accreditation .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Nondiscrimination Policy .................................................................................................................................................... 9 Misrepresentation Policy ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 Other Institutional Policies ............................................................................................................................................... 10 Institutional Operational Goals (Values Statement) ..................................................................................................... 11 Institutional Educational Goals ........................................................................................................................................ 12 General Education Core Curriculum Objectives .......................................................................................................... 12 Campus Buildings ............................................................................................................................................................... 12 Admissions…………………………………………………………………………………………………………15 Admissions Policies and Procedures ............................................................................................................................... 15 Academic Policies…………………………………………………………………………………………………..19 Registration Policies ........................................................................................................................................................... 19 General Education Requirements .................................................................................................................................... 19 Graduation Requirements ................................................................................................................................................. 19 Deadlines for Degree Completion ................................................................................................................................... 20 Academic Advisor and Faculty ......................................................................................................................................... 21 Prior Learning Credit ......................................................................................................................................................... 21 Limitations of Student Load ............................................................................................................................................. 21 Withdrawal from Courses.................................................................................................................................................. 21 Withdrawal from Programs ............................................................................................................................................... 21 Course Repeat Policy.......................................................................................................................................................... 22 Academic Probation and Program Suspension ............................................................................................................. 22 Academic Grievance Policy for Classes in Process ...................................................................................................... 22 Final Grade Appeal Policy and Procedures.................................................................................................................... 22 Attendance ........................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Grading System ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Change of Grade ................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Directed Study ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Auditing Courses ................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Scholastic Honors and Awards......................................................................................................................................... 24 Student Rights and Responsibilities in the Academic Area ......................................................................................... 25 UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2017-2018| 3 FERPA .................................................................................................................................................................................. 25 Intellectual Property Rights Policy................................................................................................................................... 25 Policies for Research Involving Human Subjects ......................................................................................................... 28 Financial Information………………………………………………………………………………………………29 Tuition and Fees Schedule ................................................................................................................................................ 29 Books and Materials ........................................................................................................................................................... 29 Methods of Payment .......................................................................................................................................................... 29 Refund Policy ...................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................................................................ 30 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ..................................................................................................... 31 Deadlines .............................................................................................................................................................................