ASIA-PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC BULLETIN 2009–2010 1 ASIA-PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY – SERVING ASIA AND THE WORLD Academic Bulletin Credits: Editor: Dr Wayne Hamra Layout & Design: Sheila Fanwar Copy & Production: Sheila Fanwar Proof Reading: San Ti Bwa Published by: Asia-Pacific International University P O Box 4, Muak Lek 18180 Saraburi Province Print run of 300 Printed in Somchay Press, Pakchong, Thailand 2009 ASIA-PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC BULLETIN 2009–2010 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Academic Calendar .............................................................................................................. 5 A Message from the President ........................................................................................... 7 Institutional History ............................................................................................................ 8 Mission Statement ................................................................................................................ 10 Vision Statement ................................................................................................................... 11 Philosophy Statement .......................................................................................................... 12 Governance ........................................................................................................................... 14 Accreditation ......................................................................................................................... 15 Quality Assurance ................................................................................................................ 16 Study Programs Offered ..................................................................................................... 17 Student Life ........................................................................................................................... 19 Physical Plant and Facilities ............................................................................................... 24 Campus Services .................................................................................................................. 26 Financial Information .......................................................................................................... 27 Academic Policies ................................................................................................................ 32 General Education ...............................................................................................................64 Faculties and Programs of Study ...................................................................................... 68 ASIA-PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC BULLETIN 2009–2010 3 ASIA-PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY – SERVING ASIA AND THE WORLD Faculty of Arts and Humanities ............................................................................................ 70 Bachelor of Arts in English ............................................................................................... 72 ✦ TESOL ...................................................................................................................... 75 ✦ English for Communication ................................................................................ 75 ✦ English for Business and Tourism ...................................................................... 76 Faculty of Businsess Administration .................................................................................... 80 Bachelor of Business Administration ............................................................................. 82 ✦ Accounting.............................................................................................................. 83 ✦ Management and Entrepreneurship ..................................................................... 84 ✦ Computer Information Systems.......................................................................... 84 ✦ Accounting and Finance ....................................................................................... 85 ✦ Management and Marketing ............................................................................... 85 ✦ Management and Communication ..................................................................... 85 ✦ Marketing and Communication ......................................................................... 86 ✦ Management and Office Administration .......................................................... 86 Faculty of Religious Studies ................................................................................................... 98 Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies ............................................................................. 100 ✦ Applied Theology .................................................................................................. 101 ✦ Religious Education .............................................................................................. 103 Faculty of Education and Psychology .................................................................................. 108 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Education ............................................................ 110 Faculty of Science ..................................................................................................................... 118 Bachelor of Science in Biology ......................................................................................... 120 International Study Options................................................................................................... 124 Course Descriptions ............................................................................................................. 138 University Council ............................................................................................................... 173 University Board of Directors ............................................................................................ 174 University Personnel ........................................................................................................... 176 Appendix I: Assessment Philosophy and Policy ........................................................... 183 Index ....................................................................................................................................... 189 Information ........................................................................................................................... 193 Maps: Asia-Pacific International University Location .......................................................... 195 Asia-Pacific International University Campus ........................................................... 196 ASIA-PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC BULLETIN 2009–2010 4 Asia-Pacific International University ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2009-2010 Semester I August to December 2009 First Semester Time Day Date Faculty Colloquium 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday-Sunday August 13-16 Entrance Examinations (Thai Programs) 8:00 am – 12:00 noon Monday August 17 English Proficiency Examination (EPE) (International) 8.00 am – 12:00 noon Math-Science Placement Examinations (PE) (International) 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Registration – (Returning Students Only) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm English Placement Test (EPT) – ESL Students Only 8:00 – 11:00 am Tuesday August 18 Registration Continues – (Returning Students) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Admission List Posted 3:00 pm Orientation Begins – (New Students) 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Registration – (New Students) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday August 19 Classes Begin – All Programs 8:00 am Thursday August 20 Late Registration (Late Fee Applies) Thursday August 20 Orientation Activities Continue (New Students) Saturday -Sunday August 22 – 23 Last day to submit a petition to enter a class 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday August 31 Last day to add or change a class (Au-Cr) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday September 2 Wai Kru Day Thursday September 10 Festival of Faith I Monday - Sabbath September 21-26 Mid-Semester Test Week (In class) Monday - Friday October 12-16 Mid-Semester Break Thursday-Friday October 22-23 Classes Resume – All Programs 8:00 am Monday October 26 Pre-registration 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday - Friday November 9-13 Last Day to withdraw from class with “W” 3:00 pm Friday November 13 Last day to change from Cr to Au Internal Exam Board Meetings (Papers) Monday - Friday November 16-20 Textbook Ordering Week Monday - Friday November 16-20 ESL Program – Term I Final Examinations Monday - Tuesday November 23-24 Placement Examinations, ESL Advanced Graduates 9:00 am – 10:00 am Wednesday November 25 ESL Trimester Break Begins (After Placement Exams) Nov 25 – Jan 6 Classes End – Degree Programs 5:00 pm Thursday December 3 Holiday (In lieu of H M King’s Birthday) Friday December 4 *Final Examinations Begin Monday December 7 Holiday (Constitution Day) Thursday December 10 Final Examinations End 4:30 pm Tuesday December 15 Semester Break Begins (After last Examination) Dec 16 – Jan 6 Internal Examination Board Meetings (Grades) Friday December 18 Deadline for Submission of Grades to Registrar’s Office 5:00 pm Monday December 21 Note: *Final examinations commence on Monday, December 7. Weekend leave for December 12 and 13 will be restricted. Travel bookings should not be made until after the publication of the final examination schedule by the Registrar’s office.