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OFICIAL COPYFall 2020 - Summer 2021Graduate CatalogEffective 8/24/2020 – 8/22/2021The provisions of this catalog are subject to change without notice and do not constitute acontract, implied or express, between any student and Dallas Baptist University.
Summary Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITY . 12GENERAL INFORMATION . 18SPECIAL PROGRAMS . 24ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AVAILABLE . 26GRADUATE ADMISSION INFORMATION . 36ACADEMIC STANDARDS . 45FINANCIAL INFORMATION . 60FINANCIAL AID . 65STUDENT RECORDS . 76GRADUATE - ADVANCED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS . 78MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS . 94MASTER’S MINISTRY DEGREE PROGRAMS. 166DUAL MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS . 182ACCELERATED BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS . 303DOCTORAL PROGRAMS . 306GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . 311EDD IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . 404PHD IN LEADERSHIP STUDIES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . 411GRADUATE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION . 4182Fall 2020 - Summer 2021 Graduate Catalog
Detailed Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITY . 12QUICK OVERVIEW . 12Statement of Nondiscrimination . 12Mission Statement . 12History of the University . 12Location . 12Affiliation . 12Enrollment . 12Academic Programs . 12Faculty . 13Class Size . 13Accreditation . 13Memberships . 13Traditions. 14Financial Assistance . 15Special Note . 15LOCATIONS . 15FACILITIES . 16GENERAL INFORMATION . 18Vance Memorial Library – “Your Place for Academic Success” . 18TexShare . 18Distance Education . 19Academic Computer Lab . 19Mac Lab. 20Student Services . 20Aptitude Testing. 20Career Services . 20Dining Services . 21Health Services . 22Health Insurance. 22Orville and Esther Beth Rogers Intercessory Prayer Ministry . 22Barnes & Noble at DBU . 23Students with Disabilities . 23Counseling Records . 23Counseling Services . 23Change of Name or Address. 23SPECIAL PROGRAMS . 24Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) . 24Army ROTC . 24ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AVAILABLE . 26CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS . 26ACCELERATED BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS . 26GRADUATE PROGRAMS . 26MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS . 26Dual Master’s Degree Programs . 29Doctoral Degree Programs . 30Online Courses . 30Academic Programs Offered Online . 31Hybrid Courses . 35GRADUATE ADMISSION INFORMATION . 36Master's Programs Admission Procedures. 36Re-Admission of Former Students . 37Requirements for Full Admission . 37Provisional Admission . 37Incomplete Admission . 37Deferred Admission . 37Transfer of Credit for Master's Programs . 37Transient Student Transfer of Credit Admission . 38Fall 2020 - Summer 2021 Graduate Catalog3
Doctoral Admissions Procedures . 39Prerequisites for Admission . 39Criteria for Consideration . 39The Process of Application . 39Application for Admission to the Doctoral Programs . 39Doctoral Admissions Requirements: Admissions Packet Items . 39Admissions Application Interview . 40Application Deadlines . 40Notification Regarding Admission . 40EDD Program Transfer Credit . 40Doctoral Cohort Program Transfer Credit . 40Transfer of Credit When Changing Doctoral Degree Program at DBU . 41International Student Admission . 41Intensive English Program . 42English Language Institute . 43Veteran Student Admission . 44Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits . 44ACADEMIC STANDARDS . 45Degree Requirements. 45Completing Multiple Master’s Degrees through DBU. 45Graduation Requirements for Master's Programs . 45Graduation Requirements for Doctoral Programs . 45Program Requirements . 47Cross-Listed Courses . 47Academic Load for Master's Programs . 47Academic Load for Doctoral Programs . 48Audit Policy for Master's Programs . 48Continuous Progress (CP) . 48Independent Study/Research Courses . 49Common Professional Component (CPC) Courses. 49Adding and Dropping Courses . 49Doctoral Extended Leave. 50Official Withdrawal . 50Grading and Retention for Graduate Programs . 50Grade Report . 51Grading for Doctoral Programs . 51Probation and Suspension for Master's Programs . 51Probation and Suspension for Doctoral Programs . 52Commencement . 52Graduation . 52Transcript of Credits . 53Academic Conduct Policy . 53Honor Code . 53Human Participants Policy . 53Academic Misconduct . 54Possible Actions for Academic Misconduct . 54Academic Appeal and Academic Misconduct Procedure. 54Doctoral Academic Appeal Procedure . 55Attendance Policy . 56Cell Phone, Electronic Device, and Electronic Communication Policy . 56Children in Classes and Unaccompanied Children. 56Network Access Policy and Contract . 57Setup and Authorized Use . 57Computer Use Responsibility . 57Penalties for Misuse . 57Electronic Mail Policy . 58FINANCIAL INFORMATION . 60Student Charges. 60Cost Changes . 60Online Student Account Center . 60Payment Policies . 60Actions for Unpaid Accounts . 61Deferred Payment Plan. 61Adding, Dropping, and Withdrawal . 62Tuition Refund Information . 624Fall 2020 - Summer 2021 Graduate Catalog
Calculating the Tuition Refund . 63Refund of Credit Balances . 63Fee Waivers for Veterans . 63Grants for Ministry Students. 63Bookstore Vouchers (BookCards) . 64Student Services Fee. 64Housing Application Fee . 64Athletics Disclosure . 64FINANCIAL AID . 65Eligibility . 65Financial Aid Application Process and Deadlines . 65Student Rights and Responsibilities . 67Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP) . 67Financial Aid Refund Policy . 69Federal Financial Aid Return to Title IV Refund Policy . 70GIFT AID . 72Grants . 72Federal Pell Grant. 72Tuition Equalization Grant . 72Scholarships . 73Baptist Minister’s Dependent Scholarship . 73Camp Ministry Matching Gift Program. 73Church Matching Gift Program .
O F I C I A L C O P Y Fall 2020 - Summer 2021 Graduate Catalog Effective 8/24/2020 - 8/22/2021 The provisions of this catalog are subject to change without notice and do not constitute a
