General Catalog 2014-15 507 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 and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Point University. Point University General Catalog 2014-15 page 2 THIS CATALOG: The Point University General Catalog presents the general information and traditional curriculum and programs of Point University. For information regarding Access degree programs for working adults and online degree programs, please refer to the Point University Access Program Catalog and the Point University Online Program Catalog, respectively. POINT ACCREDITATION STATUS INQUIRIES: Point’s primary accreditor is the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Inquiries regarding the University’s accreditation status may be made to the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; or by telephone at 404-679-4501. All other inquiries, such as for admission or academic information, should be made directly to the appropriate Point office. NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES: Point University does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, color, race, nationality, national or ethnic origin, or disability 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, national or ethnic origin, or disability. 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: The Point University General Catalog 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 A Covenant for a Christian Community (Point’s student handbook). Awareness of the University calendar, critical deadlines, and all University mail received in the student’s University mailbox and/or by e-mail is also the student’s responsibility. Point University General Catalog 2014-15 page 3 Table of Contents Semester Calendars................................................................ 5 GENERAL UNIVERSITY INFORMATION History .......................................................................... 6 Accreditation and Recognition....................................................... 6 Mission and Goals of the University.................................................. 7 Church Identification .............................................................. 7 Doctrinal Position ................................................................. 7 Learning Resources................................................................ 8 Map of West Point Campus and Directions............................................ 9 ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES General Requirements ............................................................ 10 Application Procedures.............................................................11 Other Procedures and Requirements for Specific Categories of Students.................. 12 CLEP and DSST Testing........................................................... 16 FINANCIAL INFORMATION Educational Expenses..............................................................17 Application for Financial Aid........................................................17 Federal Aid Programs............................................................. 18 Georgia Aid Programs............................................................. 18 Point University Aid Program ...................................................... 19 Other Sources of Assistance........................................................ 20 Satisfactory Academic Progress for Federal Financial Aid............................... 20 Payments, Non-Payment, and Refunds .............................................. 22 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Enrollment...................................................................... 23 Grading......................................................................... 25 Student Classifications ............................................................ 27 Academic Conduct................................................................ 27 Credits from Other Sources ........................................................ 29 Campus Technology .............................................................. 30 Learning Assistance............................................................... 30 Physical and Learning Disabilities................................................... 31 Significant Cross-Cultural Experience Program ....................................... 32 Academic Probation and Suspension ................................................ 34 Honors ......................................................................... 35 Requirements for Graduation ...................................................... 35 Other Policies and Procedures...................................................... 36 SPIRITUAL FORMATION AND STUDENT LIFE Opportunities, Services and Activities ............................................... 37 Standards of Conduct ............................................................. 38 Point University General Catalog 2014-15 page 4 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS Introduction and General Information............................................... 39 Degree Programs: Majors, Minors, and Specializations ................................ 40 Notes for All Academic Departments and Programs.................................... 42 Department of Biblical Studies ..................................................... 44 Department of Business ........................................................... 52 Department of Counseling and Human Services....................................... 62 Department of Education.......................................................... 73 Department of Fine Arts........................................................... 84 Department of Humanities and General Studies....................................... 91 Department of Math and Science .................................................. 102 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Terminology.............................. 110 Mathematics (MTH) ............ 131 Biblical Studies (BBS).......................111 Middle Grades Instruction (MGI) . 132 Business (BUS)............................ 112 Ministry (MIN)................. 133 Communication (COM) .................... 115 Music, Applied (MAP)........... 135 Counseling and Human Services (CHS)....... 116 Music, Ensembles (MEN)........ 136 Criminal Justice (CJU)..................... 117 Music, Lecture (MUS)........... 137 Cross-Cultural Experience (CCE) ............ 118 Natural Science (NSC)........... 139 Early Childhood Instruction (ECI) ........... 119 New Testament Studies (NTS).... 143 Education (EDU).......................... 120 Old Testament Studies (OTS)..... 144 English (ENG) ............................ 122 Philosophy (PHL) .............. 145 English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESL) . 125 Physical Education (PHE) .......146 Exercise Science (ESC) ..................... 125 Preaching Ministry (PRM)....... 147 Fine Arts (FIN)............................ 126 Psychology (PSY)...............148 Graduation (GRD)......................... 126 Social Sciences (SOC) ...........150 Greek (GRK).............................. 126 Social Work (SWK) ............. 151 Hebrew (HEB)............................ 126 Spanish (SPA) ................. 151 History (HIS)............................. 127 Sports Management (SPM) ...... 152 Humanities (HUM)........................ 129 Theology (THE)................ 152 Intercultural Missions (ICM)................ 130 Youth Ministry (YTH)........... 153 UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP Senior Administrative Officers..................................................... 155 Administrative Staff ............................................................. 155 Faculty......................................................................... 155 Point University General Catalog 2014-15 page 5 Semester Calendars* FALL SEMESTER Fall 2014 Fall 2015 New Students Orientation August 9-12 August 8-11 Classes Begin August 13 August 12 Convocation August 13