Undergraduate Studies Catalog 2010 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. Furthermore, I know of no 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 2010 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 ©2010 Global University All Rights Reserved Undergraduate 4 Table of Contents A Letter from the President ........................6 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY & RESOURCES ..........................................17 A Letter from the Provost ..........................7 Internet Courses .........................................................17 GENERAL INFORMATION .......................8 Library Resources .......................................................17 Foreword .....................................................................8 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ..................18 History ........................................................................8 Table of Contents Financial Assistance ....................................................18 Mission of Global University ........................................8 U.S. Veterans Benefits.................................................... 18 Doctrinal Statement .....................................................8 U.S. Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Global University International Headquarters ...............9 Support (DANTES)/Tuition Assistance (TA) ................ 18 2010 Calendar .............................................................9 Policy on Incomplete Courses Funded by PROGRAMS OF STUDY ........................10 VA or DANTES/TA ....................................................... 18 Nondegree Programs ..................................................10 Availability of Financial Reports ..................................18 Center for Evangelism and Discipleship ....................... 10 Undergraduate Academic and Special Fees ..................18 Berean School of the Bible ............................................. 10 Undergraduate Course Fees ........................................... 18 Cancellation and Refund Policy Degree Programs ........................................................10 Undergraduate School of Bible and Theology .............. 10 for Undergraduate Courses ............................................ 19 General Education: Curricular Philosophy and Objectives ............................................................ 10 General Education: Content Areas ............................. 10 General Education: Broad 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 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM Board of Directors .....................................................12 OBJECTIVES & DESIGN .........................22 Board of Administration ..............................................12 Degree Programs ........................................................22 Academic Affairs Committee .......................................13 Bachelor of Arts Degree .............................................22 National and Regional Directors .................................13 Three-Year Bachelor of Arts Degree .............................. 22 University Faculty ......................................................13 Earning a Second Bachelor of Arts Degree ................... 23 Resident Faculty ............................................................. 13 Diploma Programs ......................................................23 Adjunct Faculty .............................................................. 13 Diploma Program Goals ............................................ 23 ACCREDITATION & ENDORSEMENTS ..14 Associate of Arts Degree ............................................23 Accreditation .............................................................14 Certificate Programs ...................................................23 Certification ...............................................................14 Certificate Program Goals ............................................. 23 Educational Benefits ...................................................14 Certificate in Bible and Theology ................................ 23 Memberships ..............................................................14 Undergraduate Certificates ............................................ 23 Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy ............................14 Students Currently Enrolled .......................................24 Matriculation into a Degree Study Program ................24 UNIVERSITY STANDARDS ....................15 Enrollment in Individual Courses ................................24 Basics Standards of Academic Integrity ........................15 Selecting an Undergraduate Program of Study ............24 Code of Conduct .......................................................15 Application and Enrollment Procedures .......................24 Due Process of Student Rights ...................................15 All Students Enrolling in a Bachelor of Arts or an Tracking and Addressing Student Complaints ..............16 Associate of Arts Program with Global University ....... 24 Notification of Rights Under FERPA ...........................16 All Students Enrolling in a Three-Year Bachelor of Arts or a Second Bachelor of Arts Program with Global University ................................... 25 U.S. Residents Enrolling with Global University .......... 25 Using Your Global University Materials ......................48 International Students Residing Outside the U.S. ........ 25 Organization of Each Lesson ......................................48 Enrollment with Advanced Placement .........................25 Text and Reading Assignments ....................................49 5 Admissions to Study for a Second Bachelor’s Degree .....26 Completing Course Work ...........................................49 Student Advisement ...................................................26 Time Limit for Completing a Course ...........................49 Table of Contents Student Number and Student Card .............................26 Written Assignments ...................................................49 Academic Good Standing ...........................................26 Service Learning Requirement ....................................49 Table of Contents Grading Scale ................................................................. 26 Unit Progress Examinations ........................................49 Probation ........................................................................ 26 Final Examination .......................................................49 Restriction ...................................................................... 26 Notification of Grades ................................................50 Credit System ................................................................ 27 Grading Scale ................................................................. 50 Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society ............ 27 If You Do Not Pass a Written Assignment .................... 50 Transfer of Global University Credit ...........................27 If You Do Not Pass a Course ......................................... 50 Transcripts of Global University Credit ......................27 Online Research Center .............................................50 Graduation Requirements ...........................................28 Special Projects ..........................................................51 2010 Calendar ...........................................................28 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS DESCRIPTIONS .....................................52 OF STUDY .............................................29 Bible Division ............................................................52 Definition of Course and Subject ................................29 Theology Division ......................................................57 Course Sequences and Prerequisites ...........................29 Church Ministries Division .........................................60 Numbering System for Undergraduate Program Courses ....29 Intercultural Studies Division .....................................64 Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs ..............................30 General Education Division ........................................66 B.A. Degree in Bible and Theology ............................... 31 Special Courses ..........................................................73 B.A. Degree in Intercultural Studies .............................. 32 B.A. Degree in Religious Education ............................... 33 UNDERGRADUATE FACULTY ...............74 Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors .........................34 Resident .....................................................................74 Three-Year Bachelor