Grand Rapids, Michigan Undergraduate Academic Catalog & Student Handbook Effective July 1st, 2020 to June 30th, 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS Directory ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Academic Calendar ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 About Cornerstone University ................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Student Resources………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...10 Undergraduate Programs ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Associate of Science in Biblical Studies…………………………………………………………………………………………………14 Associate of Science in Business Studies .............................................................................................................................................. 17 Associate of Science in Human Services .............................................................................................................................................. 20 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Leadership ...................................................................................................... 23 Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management .......................................................................................................................... 26 Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership .......................................................................................................................................... 29 Bachelor of Science in Psychology ......................................................................................................................................................... 32 Bachelor Degree Minors/Project Management Training…………………………………………………………………………..35,36 Course Descriptions ................................................................................................................................................................................ 37 Admission & Registration ...................................................................................................................................................................... 49 Financial Information ............................................................................................................................................................................. 51 Academic Policies & Procedures ........................................................................................................................................................... 59 LMS: Moodle ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 73 Miller Library ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 74 Group Guidelines .................................................................................................................................................................................... 76 General Information/Career .................................................................................................................................................................... 79 PGS Leadership Team ............................................................................................................................................................................ 83 PGS Faculty .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 86 CU Administration & Board of Trustees .............................................................................................................................................. 88 Index ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 89 Campus Map ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 94 Undergraduate Academic Catalog & Student Handbook | 2 | DIRECTORY Campus Locations: Departments: Campus Safety ............................................ 616-949-5300 Cornerstone University – Main Campus Center for Career and Life Calling ........... 616-222-1433 1001 E. Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 Main ............................................................. 616-949-5300 Miller Library .............................................. 616-222-1458 www.cornerstone.edu 800-727-9772 PGS Administration ................................... 616-222-1503 Professional & Graduate Studies – Grand Rapids Registrar ....................................................... 616-222-1431 300 E. Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Main ............................................................. 616-222-1503 Student Financial Services ......................... 616-222-1503 Fax ................................................................. 616-222-1528 www.cornerstone.edu/pgs Admissions: Grand Rapids .............................................. 800-947-2382 Kalamazoo Campus Kalamazoo ................................................... 269-353-6535 West Pointe Office Park 1080 N. 10th Street Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 PGS Academic Advising: Main ............................................................. 888-576-3585 Fax ................................................................. 269-353-6545 Grand Rapids .............................................. 616-254-1650 Kalamazoo .................................................... 888-576-3585 Professional & Graduate Studies | 3 | 2020-2021 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Fall 2020 Registration Deadline for Fall Session I Online Elective Courses………………………………………………………….. August 11 Fall Session I Online Electives Begin .................................................................................................................................. September 1 Labor Day (no classes) .......................................................................................................................................................... September 7 Registration Deadline for Fall Session II Online Elective Courses ...................................................................................... October 6 Fall Session II Online Electives Begin .................................................................................................................................... October 27 Graduation Application Deadline for December Graduates ........................................................................................... November 1 Thanksgiving Break ....................................................................................................................................................... November 26-29 Christmas Break (campus closed) ...................................................................................................................... December 24-January 3 Winter/Spring 2021 Registration Deadline for Winter Online Electives………………………………………………………………………..December 15 Winter Online Electives Begin ................................................................................................................................................... January 5 Graduation Application Deadline for May and August Graduates .................................................................................. February 1 Registration Deadline for Spring Online Elective Courses .................................................................................................. February 9 Spring Online Electives Begin ...................................................................................................................................................... March 2 Good Friday (no classes, campus closed) ...................................................................................................................................... April 2 Easter Sunday ................................................................................................................................................................................... April 4 Commencement ................................................................................................................................................................................ May 8 Summer 2021 Registration Deadline for Summer Session I Online Electives .................................................................................................. April 6 Summer Session I Online Electives Begin .................................................................................................................................. April 27 Summer Session II Online