POINT UNIVERSITY 2011-12 Point University General Catalog 2011-12 2605 Ben Hill Road East Point, Georgia 30344 404-761-8861 800-776-1ACC 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 Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award the associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission Colleges on at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Point. This POINT GENERAL CATALOG presents the general information and traditional curriculum and programs of Point University. For specific information regarding, the Adult and Professional Studies programs of Point, please refer to the Point Adult & Professional Studies Catalog . POINT ACCREDITATION STATUS INQUIRIES: Point’s primary accreditor is the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Inquiries regarding the University’s accreditation status may be made to the Commission: 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; or telephone number 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 character 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 President of the University. 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. Table of Contents ACADEMIC CALENDAR ..............................................................................................................6 GENERAL UNIVERSITY INFORMATION History ..............................................................................................................................................7 Accreditation and Recognition ..........................................................................................................7 Mission and Goals .............................................................................................................................8 Church Identification ........................................................................................................................9 Doctrinal Position .............................................................................................................................9 Library Resources ..............................................................................................................................9 Map of Campus and Directions to ACC .........................................................................................11 ADMISSION INFORMATION General Requirements .....................................................................................................................12 Application Procedures ...................................................................................................................13 Other Procedures and Requirements for Specific Categories of Students .........................................14 University Level Examination Program ...........................................................................................16 FINANCIAL INFORMATION Educational Expenses ......................................................................................................................18 Application for Financial Aid ..........................................................................................................18 Federal Aid Programs ......................................................................................................................19 Georgia Aid Programs .....................................................................................................................19 Point Aid Program ..........................................................................................................................20 Other Sources of Assistance .............................................................................................................22 Satisfactory Academic Progress for Federal Financial Aid ................................................................22 Payments, Non-Payment, and Refunds ...........................................................................................23 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND INFORMATION Enrollment ......................................................................................................................................25 Grading ...........................................................................................................................................28 Student Classifications ....................................................................................................................29 Academic Conduct ..........................................................................................................................28 Credits from Other Sources.............................................................................................................30 Learning Assistance .........................................................................................................................31 Physical and Learning Disabilities ...................................................................................................32 Campus Technology .......................................................................................................................35 Honors 35 Academic Probation and Suspension ...............................................................................................35 Significant Cross-Cultural Experience Program ...............................................................................36 Co-Curricular Programs ..................................................................................................................38 Requirements for Graduation ..........................................................................................................38 Other Policies .................................................................................................................................40 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION Spiritual Life ...................................................................................................................................41 Standards of Conduct .....................................................................................................................42 Student Activities ............................................................................................................................43 Student Services ..............................................................................................................................44 Housing and Food Service ..............................................................................................................45 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS Introduction and General Information ............................................................................................46 Degree Programs, Majors & Minors ...............................................................................................48 Department of Biblical Studies ........................................................................................................50 Department of Business ..................................................................................................................68 Department of Counseling & Human Services ...............................................................................80 Department of Education................................................................................................................87 Department of Humanities & General Studies................................................................................97 Department of Math and Science ..................................................................................................109 Department of Music ....................................................................................................................112 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ..................................................................................................