University College Academic Catalog 2017-2018 507 West 10th Street | West Point, GA 31833 706-385-1000 | 855-37-POINT www.point.edu The mission of Point University is to educate students for Christ-centered service and leadership throughout the world. Point University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, or http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of Point University. Point University – University College Academic Catalog 2017-2018 page 2 THIS CATALOG: The University College Academic Catalog 2017-2018 presents the policies, curriculum, and programs of the University College for students entering Fall 2017, Spring 2018, and Summer 2018. For information regarding Point’s Online degree programs, hybrid degree programs for working adults, and Graduate degree programs, please refer to the College of Graduate and Professional Studies Academic Catalog, available online at point.edu/catalogs. POINT ACCREDITATION STATUS INQUIRIES and COMPLAINTS: Point University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, or http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of Point University. All other inquiries, such as for admission or academic information, should be made directly to the appropriate Point office. Point University is authorized to operate in Georgia by the Governor's executive order of June 28, 2013, and in Alabama by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education and the Department of Postsecondary Education. The process to review and appropriately act on complaints arising under state laws is conducted by the Georgia Non-Public Post-Secondary Education Commission (2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 220, Tucker, GA 30084-5305, call 770-414-3300, or www.gnpec.org) and by the Private School Licensure Division in Alabama (Alabama Center for Postsecondary Education, 135 South Union Street or Post Office Box 302130, Montgomery, AL 36130-2130, call 334-293-4651, or www.accs.cc/index.cfm/ school-licensure). A student who has an unresolved complaint may contact the appropriate state office to initiate a complaint procedure. NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES: Point University does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, color, race, nationality, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of admission policies, educational policies, financial aid, employment, or any other University program or activity. Point admits qualified students whose openness to spiritual formation is compatible with the purpose of the University without regard to age, gender, color, race, nationality, or national or ethnic origin. Point does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by federal law and regulations. The designated coordinator for compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is the Director of Disability Services. HOW TO INTERPRET AND USE THIS CATALOG: Point’s University College Academic Catalog 2017-2018 is an information book and reference guide. Information contained in this catalog is accurate as of the date of publication. The statements set forth are not to be construed as the basis of a contract between the student and the institution. Point reserves the right to change any policy, procedure, provision, student expense, course, degree program and/or requirement for graduation through appropriate processes. Every effort will be made to publicize changes. The University further reserves the right to ask a student to withdraw at any time. Students are expected to know and follow the policies, regulations, and procedures presented in this catalog and The Point Community Honor Code (Point’s student handbook). Awareness of the University calendar, critical deadlines, and all University communications received in the student’s University e-mail and/or mailbox is also the student’s responsibility. Point University – University College Academic Catalog 2017-2018 page 3 Table of Contents Academic Calendars: University College.............................................. 5 GENERAL UNIVERSITY INFORMATION History........................................................................... 6 Doctrinal Position.................................................................. 6 Mission and Goals of the University................................................... 7 Accreditation and Recognition....................................................... 8 Learning Resources................................................................ 8 ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES General Requirements.............................................................. 9 Application Procedures.............................................................11 Specific Categories of Applicants: Other Procedures and Requirements................... 12 Point University Admission Assessment, CLEP, and DSST Testing....................... 16 STUDENT FINANCE INFORMATION Educational Expenses............................................................. 18 Application for Financial Aid....................................................... 18 Federal Aid Programs.............................................................. 19 Georgia Aid Programs............................................................. 19 Point University Aid Program....................................................... 20 Other Sources of Assistance........................................................ 21 Satisfactory Academic Progress for Federal Financial Aid............................... 21 Student Accounts................................................................. 23 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Enrollment....................................................................... 24 Grading......................................................................... 26 Student Classifications............................................................. 28 Academic Conduct................................................................ 29 Credits from Other Sources......................................................... 30 Campus Technology............................................................... 31 Learning Assistance............................................................... 31 Physical and Learning Disabilities................................................... 32 Significant Cross-Cultural Experience Program........................................ 33 Writing Emphasis Courses......................................................... 35 Academic Probation and Suspension................................................. 35 Honors.......................................................................... 36 Requirements for Graduation....................................................... 36 Release of Information............................................................. 37 Inclement Weather Policy.......................................................... 37 SPIRITUAL FORMATION ........................................................... 38 STUDENT LIFE Resources and Opportunities....................................................... 39 Point University – University College Academic Catalog 2017-2018 page 4 Housing and Food Service.......................................................... 39 Student Conduct.................................................................. 39 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS Introduction and General Information............................................... 41 The Core Curriculum: General Studies and the Minor in Biblical Studies.................. 41 Degree Programs: Majors, Minors, and Specializations................................. 43 Notes for All Academic Departments and Programs.................................... 45 Department of Biblical Studies...................................................... 48 Department of Business............................................................ 57 Department of Counseling and Human Services....................................... 70 Department of Education.......................................................... 81 Department of Fine Arts........................................................... 97 Department of Humanities and General Studies...................................... 104 Department of Math and Science....................................................115 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Curricular Areas and Prefixes...................................................... 123 Terminology.................................................................... 123 Biblical Studies (BBS)............... 124 Mathematics (MTH)................. 146 Business (BUS)..................... 125 Middle Grades Instruction (MGI)..... 146 Communication (COM).............. 130 Ministry (MIN)..................... 148 Counseling and Human Services (CHS) 130 Music, Applied (MAP)............... 149 Criminal Justice (CJU)............... 132 Music, Ensembles (MEN)............ 150 Cross-Cultural Experience (CCE)...... 133 Music, Lecture (MUS)............... 151 Early Childhood Instruction (ECI)..... 134 Natural