NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY VISION To be a university known for its integration of excellent academic programs, a foundation in the Christian faith, and a focus on teaching leadership and ethics MISSION To develop competent, ethical leaders for service in the workplace, community, Church, and world VALUES Academic excellence Faith commitment Ethical leadership Character development Caring community Global engagement OUR COMMITMENT AS A CAMPUS COMMUNITY As a Christian institution of higher learning, we are committed to being a caring, welcoming community characterized by diversity, inclusiveness, respect for all people, and a passion for social justice. TABLE OF CONTENTS Vision, Mission, Values and Commitment as a Campus Community ....................................................................1 Academic Calendar. ...............................................................................................................................................4 President’s Message ..............................................................................................................................................5 Board of Trustees ...................................................................................................................................................6 Governance and Support .......................................................................................................................................6 Officers/Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees .........................................................................................6 Administrative Officers and Staff ............................................................................................................................7 Faculty ....................................................................................................................................................................8 General Information History ....................................................................................................................................................................9 Accreditation and Academic Standing ...................................................................................................................9 Educational Programs ............................................................................................................................................9 Resolution of Commitment to Excellence and the Assessment of Institutional Effectiveness ................................9 Institutional Goals ...................................................................................................................................................9 Educational Philosophy ........................................................................................................................................10 Church Relationships and Theological Context ...................................................................................................10 Characteristics of Our Churches ..........................................................................................................................10 Relations with Other Institutions ...........................................................................................................................12 Traditional Undergraduate Studies .......................................................................................................................12 Graduate Studies .................................................................................................................................................12 Academic Honors .................................................................................................................................................12 Scholastic Awards ................................................................................................................................................1 Edward P. Kellenberger Library ............................................................................................................................1 Technology on Campus ........................................................................................................................................1 Student Records Policy ........................................................................................................................................14 Nondiscrimination Policy ......................................................................................................................................14 Catalog Changes and Authority Policy .................................................................................................................14 Student Finances Tuition and Fees ...................................................................................................................................................15 Financial Aid Process ...........................................................................................................................................16 The Financial Aid Award .......................................................................................................................................20 Financial Aid Programs ........................................................................................................................................22 Student Development Code of Conduct ..................................................................................................................................................25 Disability Services ................................................................................................................................................26 Academic Policies Academic Honesty Policy .....................................................................................................................................28 Assessment of Student Learning .........................................................................................................................28 Grading/Exam Policies .........................................................................................................................................29 Academic Grievance Policy ..................................................................................................................................0 Transfer Evaluation ..............................................................................................................................................1 Programs of Study Mission Statement ................................................................................................................................................4 Admission Requirements .....................................................................................................................................4 Application Procedure ..........................................................................................................................................4 Graduation Requirements ....................................................................................................................................4 General Education (Core) Requirement ...............................................................................................................6 B.A. in Accounting ................................................................................................................................................7 B.A. in Business Administration ............................................................................................................................8 B.A. in Health Care Administration .......................................................................................................................9 B.A. in Psychology ...............................................................................................................................................40 Professional Studies Program Course Descriptions ............................................................................................41 Index ....................................................................................................................................... 48 Professional Studies Catalog 2008-2009 2008-2009 ACADEMIC YEAR Fall Semester Session 1 Session 2 Classes begin August 25, 2008 October 21, 2008 Last day to drop/Declare P/NP September 1, 2008 October 27, 2008 Labor Day holiday September 1, 2008 Last day to withdraw September 26, 2008 November 21, 2008 Thanksgiving holiday November 25-28, 2008 Commencement December 12, 2008 Last day of classes October 20, 2008 December 19, 2008 Spring Semester Session 1 Session 2 Classes begin January 5, 2009 March 3, 2009 Last day to drop/Declare P/NP January 12, 2009 March 9, 2009 Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday January 19, 2009 Spring break (on-campus courses) March 23-27, 2009 Last day to withdraw February 6, 2009 April 3, 2009 Good Friday holiday April 10, 2009 Last day of classes March 2, 2009 May 1, 2009 Commencement May 9, 2009 Summer Semester Session 1 Session 2 Classes begin May 4, 2009 June 29, 2009 Last day to drop/Declare P/NP May 11, 2009 July 6, 2009 Memorial Day holiday May 25, 2009 Independence Day holiday July 3, 2009 Last day to withdraw May 29, 2009 July 31, 2009 Last day of classes June 28, 2009 August 21, 2009 2009-2010 ACADEMIC YEAR Fall Semester Session 1 Session 2 Classes