GRADUATE ACADEMIC CATALOG 2020-2021 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to Oklahoma Christian! The selection of a university for your graduate education is one of the most important decisions you will make, and we are so pleased that you have entrusted your higher education to Oklahoma Christian University. Many of our alumni tell me their time at Oklahoma Christian is one of the highlights of their life. OC alumni are making a difference in businesses, schools, churches, mission fields, and other endeavors throughout the world. Our goal at OC is to prepare you academically, socially, and spiritually for an effective life of service to your profession, your community, and your church. You will find that our talented and dedicated faculty want to know you as a person and will take a personal interest in your education and your spiritual life. The academics are rigorous and you’ll be challenged to do your best. The academic achievements of our students and alumni are astounding and you can be a part of that success. We believe you will find that OC’s Christian environment provides the best opportunity for you to grow as an individual, studying with Christian professors who share our love of the Lord. Oklahoma Christian will provide you with the solid holistic foundation for an extraordinary life. Again, welcome to OC. We are excited that you have chosen to become part of the OC family. The acquaintances you make during your time here will last a lifetime. Please do not hesitate to contact me or any of our faculty or staff members if there is anything we can do to make your time at OC more rewarding and productive. Best wishes for an outstanding year, John deSteiguer CONTENTS OC at a Glance .................................................................................4 Accreditations ...................................................................................4 Mission and Vision ............................................................................5 Graduate Admission ................................................................. 7 Financial Aid and Scholarships .........................................................7 Tuition Charges and Refund Policy ..................................................7 Dropping and Adding Classes ..........................................................7 Grading System ................................................................................8 Academic Policies ............................................................................8 International Students .......................................................................6 Graduate School of Theology .........................................................12 Graduate School of Business Administration .................................24 Graduate School of Engineering and Computer Science ...............37 Course Descriptions .......................................................................48 Last modified: 11/30/20 2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mark A. Brewer, Ph.D. Jeff Bonney, C.P.A. Dena Lovett Jeanetta Sims, Ph.D. Chair Edmond, Oklahoma Edmond, Oklahoma Edmond, Oklahoma Arcadia, Oklahoma Alfred Branch, M.B.A. Lynn V. Mitchell, M.D. Michelle Stephens, J.D. David Duncan, D.Min. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Weatherford, Oklahoma Vice Chair Katy, Texas Tip Burch Grant W. Newton, Ph.D. Michelle Tucker, M.D. Tulsa, Oklahoma Medford, Oregon Plano, Texas Don Millican Treasurer L. Dwain Chaffin Kenneth L. Parker Raymond L. Vaughn, Jr., J.D. Immediate Past Chair Sherman, Texas Noble, Oklahoma Mounds, Oklahoma Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Marc Compton Harry Patterson, Jr. Michael Walker, Ed.D., J.D. David M. Seat Tualatin, Oregon Wichita Falls, Texas Kennedale, Texas Secretary Lana Reynolds Edmond, Oklahoma Michelle Eggleston, J.D. Seminole, Oklahoma Greg Wedel Amarillo, Texas Edmond, Oklahoma Kerry Barnes Amy Roberts Vancouver, Washington H. Richard Lawson Edmond, Oklahoma Shannon Wilburn Dallas, Texas Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Warren Blakney Kevin Lawrence Curt Shumard Don W. Ziegler Tulsa, Oklahoma Jones, Oklahoma Berkeley Lake, Georgia Wichita, Kansas Richard Blankenship, D.V.M. Dewey Leggett Dwayne D. Simmons, Ph.D. Edmond, Oklahoma Fairview, Texas Waco, TX LIFE TRUSTEES Karl H. Berg G. LaMoine Neal Mark A. Stansberry Wichita, Kansas Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Edmond, Oklahoma Daryl J. Bond Hardeman Nichols Thomas J. Trimble, J.D. Yukon, Oklahoma Dallas, Texas Scottsdale, Arizona James L. Ketcherside Millie Prince Roberson Wayne L. Warren McPherson, Kansas Norman, Oklahoma Broken Bow, Oklahoma OFFICERS John deSteiguer (2002) Alan Phillips (2012) Terry Winn (2014) President Chief Advancement Officer Chief Human Resources Officer B.A., Northeastern State University B.S., Oklahoma Christian University B.A., Northwestern Oklahoma State University J.D., Pepperdine University M.A., University of Oklahoma Neil Arter (1990) John Hermes (1993) Chief Student Life Officer Jennifer Ray, CPA (2016) Chief Operating Officer Dean of Students Chief Financial Officer B.S., Oklahoma Christian University B.S., Oklahoma Christian University B.B.A., Oklahoma Christian University M.S., Oklahoma State University M.B.A., Oklahoma Christian University Byron Newberry (2001) Jeffrey McCormack (2014) Jeff Dimick (2018) Associate Chief Academic Officer Chief Academic Officer Chief Recruitment Officer Chair, Division and School of Engineering and Lawson Professor of Microbiology and Immunology B.S., Oklahoma Christian University Computer Science B.S., Oklahoma Christian Univesity M.S., Oklahoma State University Chair, Graduate School of Engineering M.S., University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Professor of Mechanical Engineering Ph.D., University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Stephen Eck (2000) B.S.M.E., Oklahoma Christian University Chief Legal Officer M.S.M.E., University of Michigan Risa Forrester (1996) A.A., York College Ph.D., University of Michigan Chief Communications Officer B.A., Oklahoma Christian University B.A., Oklahoma Christian University M.B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University M.Ed., Azusa Pacific University J.D., Oklahoma City University 2 2020-2021 Graduate Catalog FACULTY Jim Baird (1992) Bill Goad (1979) Robert Nix (2015) Director, Honors Program Professor of Business Associate Professor of Computer Science Distinguished Professor of Bible and Philosophy B.S., Oklahoma Christian University B.S., Oklahoma Christian University B.A., Oklahoma Christian University M.B.A., Abilene Christian University M.S., The University of Texas at Dallas M.Div., Harding Graduate School Ed.D., Oklahoma State University Ph.D., The University of Texas at Dallas D.Phil. (Oxon.), Oxford University 2001 Gaylord Chair of Distinguished Teaching Jennifer Gray (2015) David North (2015) Dean, College of Professional Studies Program Chair, Computer Science Alden Bass (2017) Professor of Nursing Associate Professor of Computer Science Assistant Professor of Bible B.S.N., Central State University B.S., Oklahoma Christian University B.A., Yale University M.S.N., University of Texas at Arlington M.S., University of Oklahoma M.T.S., Vanderbilt Divinity School Ph.D., Texas Women’s University Ph.D., St. Louis University John Osborne (2000) John Harrison (2000) Director, International Programs Kenneth S. Bell (2011) Professor of New Testament and Ministry Assistant Professor of Communication Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer B.A., David Lipscomb University B.S., Oklahoma Christian University Engineering M.A., Wheaton Graduate School M.B.A., Oklahoma Christian University B.S., University of Connecticut Ph.D., University of Edinburgh M.S., University of Connecticut Kevin G. Plumlee (2012) Paul Howard (2002) Program Chair, Mechanical Engineering Jeffrey Bigelow (1994) Professor of Mathematics Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Program Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering B.S., University of Idaho B.S., Oklahoma Christian University Program M.S., University of Idaho M.S., Texas A&M University Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Ph.D., University of Oklahoma Ph.D., Texas A&M University B.S., Colorado State University M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana Kenneth Johnson (2002) Jillian Poyzer-Johnson (2020) Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana Program Chair, Graduate School of Business Assistant Professor of Accounting Associate Professor of Accounting B.B.A., Oklahoma Christian University Jennifer Bryan (2003) B.S., Oklahoma State University MAcc, University of Nebraska, Omaha Program Chair, Mathematics Program M.B.A., University of Central Oklahoma Professor of Mathematics D.B.A., Argosy University Charles Rix (2011) B.S., Oklahoma Christian University Dean, College of Humanities and Bible M.S., Oklahoma State University Elaine Kelly (1992) Associate Professor of Bible Ph.D., Oklahoma State University Associate Professor of Accounting B.B.A., Abilene Christian University B.S., East Central University M.I.M., Thunderbird School of Global Management Bradley J. Buxton (2014) M.B.A., University of Central Oklahoma M.T.S., New Brunswick Theological Seminary Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering 1999 Gaylord Chair of Distinguished Teaching M.Phil., Drew University B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2006 JJ Millican Chair of Accounting Ph.D., Drew University M.S., Troy State University M.S., Air Force Institute of Technology Chip Kooi (2001) Kerianne Roper (2004) Professor of Bible Professor of Business Robert Carpenter (1998) B.A., Oklahoma Christian University