Ecclesia College 2014

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Ecclesia College
2014-2018 Catalog
“A Christ-Centered Work-Learning College”
RevisedEdition–November9,2015
EcclesiaCollege
9653NationsDrive
Springdale,Arkansas72762
(479)248-7236
www.ecollege.edu
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EcclesiaCollegeisanequalopportunityinstitution.Itdoesnotdiscriminatebasedonrace,sex,color,
nationalorethnicorigin.EcclesiaCollegereservestherighttomakechangesincourses,policy,
regulationsandfees,ascircumstancesdictatesubsequenttopublication
2014-2018 Revised Academic Catalog
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FromthePresident
DearStudent,
Ourworldischanging.ButweknowthatGod’swayshavenotchangedandare
stillperfect.Whenitcomestoshapingourminds,wearedeterminedtofollowHis
wayssothatHispurposeswillberealizedfullyinourlives.
GodisveryparticularabouttheorderofeducationHeprescribestousinIIPeter
1:5-10.AswefollowHiseducationalprescriptionforknowledge,wearriveatan
increasingunderstandingofHim,theTruth,Whosetsusfree.TheScripturesassert
theproperfoundationforknowledgeisfirst“faith”andthen“character.”Knowledge
gainedthroughanymeans,apartfromthefoundationofChrist,inevitablyleadsus
to spiritual ignorance and eventual ruin. Begin with the wrong premise and you
alwayswillarriveatthewrongconclusion.
Wewelcomeyoutopursueaqualityfaithandcharacter-basededucationhereat
Ecclesia College. We emphasize, whatever your major, setting your mind on the
thingsabovesothatyouwillberootedandgroundedinunshakableTruth.Wewill
helpequipyouwithgodlyknowledge,skillsandcredentialssothatyoucanbeboth
trulysuccessfulinyourcareerandhighlyeffectiveforHisKingdominyoursphereof
influence.
OrenParisIII
President,EcclesiaCollege
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ECCLESIACOLLEGE
SPOKESWOMAN,
TwilaParis
“The foundation of my ministry was built through my studies at
Ecclesia College in Springdale, Arkansas. That same life-changing
curriculum is now available to you during your studies at my alma
mater.
EverydayIdrawfromtheprinciplesIlearnedandtheexperiencesI
had, both in class and on outreach. The Lord impacted my life in a
profoundway,andIknowHewilldothesameforyou.
God may be leading you to continue your study through Ecclesia
College.
Remember,noobstacleisinsurmountablewhenGodhasordainedour
steps. No sacrifice is too great when we respond in obedience to His
direction.Nodoubt,youwillbetested.Ipraythatyouwillnotallow
anything to hinder your faith and obedience to the Lord. We are all
standingwithyou,believingGodtomaketheway.”
--TwilaParis
InternationalSongwriter/
RecordingArtist
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CONTENTS
GENERALINFORMATION...........................................................................................................................8
MISSIONSTATEMENT............................................................................................................................................8
SEVEN(7)COREFOUNDATIONALVALUES...............................................................................................................8
INSTITUTIONALOUTCOMES....................................................................................................................................9
BiblicalWorldviewandFaith........................................................................................................................9
CriticalandCreativeThinking......................................................................................................................9
EffectiveCommunication..............................................................................................................................9
Integrity.......................................................................................................................................................10
Leadership...................................................................................................................................................10
LifelongLearning........................................................................................................................................10
ServiceandStewardship.............................................................................................................................10
ECCLESIACOLLEGEDISTINCTIVES.........................................................................................................................11
EDUCATIONALPHILOSOPHYOFECCLESIACOLLEGE................................................................................................12
ABHETENETSOFFAITH.....................................................................................................................................13
ECCLESIACOLLEGECODEOFHONOR.....................................................................................................................14
HISTORY............................................................................................................................................................16
COLLEGEACCREDITATION&RECOGNITION...........................................................................................................17
LOCATION..........................................................................................................................................................17
CAMPUSVISITS...................................................................................................................................................17
ADMISSIONSINFORMATION...................................................................................................................18
AUDITPOLICIES..................................................................................................................................................19
ECCLESIACOLLEGEACADEMICCALENDAR.............................................................................................................19
REGISTRATION/ENROLLMENTVALIDATIONPROCEDURES......................................................................................20
WITHDRAWALPROCEDURES................................................................................................................................20
LEAVEOFABSENCE(LOA)POLICY.......................................................................................................................21
ACADEMICINFORMATION.......................................................................................................................23
ACADEMICADVISEMENT......................................................................................................................................23
NORMALCOURSELOAD.......................................................................................................................................23
COURSENUMBERING...........................................................................................................................................24
FULL-TIMESTATUS.............................................................................................................................................24
COURSEDELIVERYSYSTEMS.................................................................................................................................24
ON-CAMPUSPROGRAMS......................................................................................................................................24
DEFINITIONOFANACADEMICSEMESTER/UNITOFCREDIT.....................................................................................24
SATISFACTORYACADEMICPROGRESS....................................................................................................................24
STUDENTCLASSIFICATION...................................................................................................................................28
CONTINUATIONASSTUDENT................................................................................................................................28
CLASSATTENDANCE............................................................................................................................................28
COURSEREPETITION...........................................................................................................................................29
COURSESUBSTITUTIONS......................................................................................................................................29
SPECIALCOURSES...............................................................................................................................................29
GRADINGSYSTEM................................................................................................................................................29
FINALEXAMS......................................................................................................................................................30
INCOMPLETES(I)................................................................................................................................................30
EXTENSIONOFINCOMPLETE(I)............................................................................................................................30
COURSEWITHDRAWAL(W)................................................................................................................................31
ADMINISTRATIVEWITHDRAWAL(AW)................................................................................................................31
MILITARYWITHDRAWAL(MW)..........................................................................................................................31
ACADEMICHONORS.............................................................................................................................................31
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CLASSROOMETHICS............................................................................................................................................32
ACADEMICHONESTYANDINTEGRITY....................................................................................................................32
ACADEMICCOURSEENROLLMENTREQUIREMENTSPERSEMESTER..........................................................................32
ACTTESTINGFORSECTIONPLACEMENT...............................................................................................................32
CLEPTESTING...................................................................................................................................................33
OTHERPLACEMENTTESTING...............................................................................................................................33
DEGREECOMPLETION/CATALOGSELECTION.........................................................................................................33
GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS..............................................................................................................................33
DEGREEPROGRAMRECOMMENDATIONS...............................................................................................................35
TRANSFEROFCREDIT..........................................................................................................................................35
ACADEMICAPPEALPROCESS................................................................................................................................36
ACADEMICPROGRAMS............................................................................................................................38
GENERALDESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................................................38
DEGREESOFFERED..............................................................................................................................................38
DECLARINGAMAJOR...........................................................................................................................................39
MAJORS,MINORSAND/ORCONCENTRATIONS/EMPHASES......................................................................................39
CHANGINGYOURMAJOR,MINORAND/ORCONCENTRATION/EMPHASIS...................................................................40
CURRICULARCHOICES.........................................................................................................................................40
EXPLANATIONOFCOURSENUMBERINGSYSTEM.....................................................................................................41
ECCLESIACOLLEGEDISTANCEEDUCATIONDEGREEPROGRAMS..............................................................................43
ECCLESIACOLLEGETRADITIONALDEGREEPROGRAMS...........................................................................................44
ASSOCIATEOFSCIENCEDEGREE...........................................................................................................................46
ASSOCIATEOFARTSDEGREE................................................................................................................................48
ASSOCIATEOFGENERALSTUDIESDEGREE.............................................................................................................50
BACHELOROFSCIENCEINPSYCHOLOGY&COUNSELINGDEGREE.............................................................................54
BACHELOROFBIBLICALSTUDIESDEGREE.............................................................................................................56
ASSOCIATEOFBIBLICALSTUDIESDEGREE.............................................................................................................58
BACHELOROFARTSINCOMMUNICATIONDEGREE..................................................................................................63
BACHELOROFARTSINLEADERSHIPDEGREE.........................................................................................................65
BACHELOROFCHRISTIANLEADERSHIPDEGREE.....................................................................................................67
BACHELOROFMUSICMINISTRIESDEGREE............................................................................................................69
BACHELOROFSCIENCEINBUSINESSADMINISTRATIONDEGREE(GENERAL)............................................................74
BACHELOROFSCIENCEINBUSINESSADMINISTRATIONDEGREEINECONOMICS&FINANCE.......................................77
BACHELOROFSCIENCEINBUSINESSADMINISTRATIONDEGREEINMANAGEMENT....................................................79
BACHELOROFSCIENCEINBUSINESSADMINISTRATIONDEGREEINMARKETING........................................................81
BACHELOROFSCIENCEINSPORTMANAGEMENTDEGREE.......................................................................................83
STUDENTLIFE........................................................................................................................................113
FACILITIES........................................................................................................................................................113
LIFESTYLEEXPECTATIONS.................................................................................................................................114
WORSHIP/PRAYERTIMES.................................................................................................................................114
STANDARDSOFCONDUCT..................................................................................................................................114
ABHESTUDENTGRIEVANCEPROCEDURE...........................................................................................................114
ADHESTUDENTGRIEVANCEPROCEDURE...........................................................................................................114
ASSEMBLIES.....................................................................................................................................................115
STUDENTACTIVITIESANDRECREATION..............................................................................................................115
SERVICELEARNINGPROGRAM............................................................................................................................115
WORK-LEARNING-SERVICEPROGRAM................................................................................................................116
FINANCIALINFORMATION....................................................................................................................117
FEES................................................................................................................................................................117
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ApplicationFee..........................................................................................................................................117
Classroom/CourseFees.............................................................................................................................117
CreditbyExamination...............................................................................................................................117
DocumentReplacementFee......................................................................................................................117
LateEnrollmentFee..................................................................................................................................117
LateRegistrationFee................................................................................................................................117
Add/DropCourseEnrollmentFee.............................................................................................................117
GraduationFee..........................................................................................................................................117
PortfolioAssessment..................................................................................................................................118
MusicFees..................................................................................................................................................118
ReturnedCheckFee...................................................................................................................................118
TranscriptRequests...................................................................................................................................118
TUITION...........................................................................................................................................................118
FINANCIALAID.................................................................................................................................................119
OUTSTANDINGACCOUNTS..................................................................................................................................119
REFUNDPOLICY................................................................................................................................................119
ECFEDERALTITLEIVRETURNOFFUNDSPOLICY(R2T4)...................................................................................121
INSTITUTIONALANDSTUDENTRESPONSIBILITYINREGARDTOTHEFEDERALRETURNOFTITLE...............................124
IVFUNDSPOLICY..............................................................................................................................................124
SCHOLARSHIPS..................................................................................................................................................125
FINANCIALASSISTANCE.....................................................................................................................................125
BOARDOFGOVERNANCE.......................................................................................................................126
ADMINISTRATION..................................................................................................................................127
ADMINISTRATIVESTAFF.......................................................................................................................127
ECCLESIACOLLEGERESIDENTIALFACULTY*......................................................................................128
TEACHINGFACULTY..........................................................................................................................................128
ADJUNCTFACULTY............................................................................................................................................131
GUESTLECTURERS............................................................................................................................................132
FACULTYEMERITUS..........................................................................................................................................132
INMEMORIUM..................................................................................................................................................132
INSTRUCTORS...................................................................................................................................................133
GIFTOPPORTUNITIES............................................................................................................................135
ACADEMICCALENDAR2014-2015.......................................................................................................136
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GENERAL INFORMATION
MissionStatement
Asaninstitutionofhigherlearning,EcclesiaCollegementorseffectiveleaderstostrengthenthe
foundationsofsocietythroughthelifeandvaluesofChrist.
Seven(7)CoreFoundationalValues
AsanInstitutionofHigherLearning,holdingthatalltruthisGod’struthandBiblically
consistent,EcclesiaCollegeembracestheseSeven(7)CoreFoundationalValues:
Bible-basedEducation
WearecalledtostudyalldisciplinesinlightoftheHolyScripturesto“showourselvesapproved
untoGod,workmenthatneednotbeashamed,rightlydividingthewordoftruth,”learningtothink
andwalkhonestlybeforeHiminthepurelightofHistruth,accordingtoourever-increasingframe
ofreference.
LifelongLearning
HumankindisthehighestorderofintelligentbeingsonearthindividuallycreatedbyGodinHis
own image for a unique purpose higher than ourselves to enjoy Him and be enjoyed by Him
forever.Wearecalledtoawholesomecuriosityandcontinuedlearningofthewhy,what,howto,
andeventualoutcomesofthefaithfulstewardshipofourthought,time,talent,treasure,andtrust.
ComprehensiveLearning
We are called to the ideal educational prescription of “adding virtue to faith and knowledge to
virtue” in that order of cyclical increase through mentoring for life and learning, God-honoring
academically challenging classes, work-learning internships, community service, and Christian
outreach.
InclusionoftheWholeBodyofChrist
ThefamilyofGodundertheLordshipofChristiscalledto“maintaintheSpiritofunity…untilwe
come into the unity of the faith.” We are called to faithfully serve the whole Body of Christ,
understanding that our true compatibility is based on our shared Christ-life, core foundational
values,God-givenvision,godlyrelationships,andwholeheartedinvolvement.
PracticalNormforLifeandLearning
Theholy,spiritual,andeternalmindsetofredeemedmankindeclipsesandsurpassestheprofane,
carnal,andtemporalmindsetoffallenmankindwhilereestablishingtheonlytrulypracticalnorm
forallthings.Wearecalledtoliveandlearnnowinlightofeternity’svaluesanticipatingGod’s
“welldone.”
MissionsPriority
Christ’sGreatCommandmentandGreatCommissionareintegraltoadvancingHisKingdomwithin
ourselvesandamongallpeoplegroupsinallnations.Wearecalledtoprepareandequipfaithful
ministry-mindedpersonsofexcellence,integrity,andorderforprofessionsacrossallaspectsof
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societyandtogrownetworkingresourcesforthemintheirchosenvocationsandfurtherstudy,
servingtoincreaseandreinforcetheirqualityoflearningandservice.
CommunityandPersonalWellness
We are called to interdependence over isolation based on God’s firm principle of domain with
forgivenessoftrespassesasthebasisforhealthy,committedrelationshipsalignedwithHisheart
and ways. We also honor God in preparing for longer-term, joyful service by following good
healthfulpracticessuchasproperdiet,adequaterest,regularexercise,andconsistentmeditation
onHim.
Institutional Outcomes
EcclesiaCollegepreparesandenablesstudentstoachievecompetenceinsevenbroadareas:
BiblicalWorldviewandFaith,CriticalandCreativeThinking,EffectiveCommunications,
Integrity,Leadership,LifelongLearning,ServiceandStewardship.Thoseseekingabachelor’s
degreewillalsobepreparedtodemonstrateMajorFieldCompetence.
BiblicalWorldviewandFaith
EcclesiaCollegegraduateswillmakemature,independentchoicesbasedonprinciplesofthe
Christianfaithandabiblicalworldview.
SpecificDesiredOutcomesRelatingtoBiblicalWorldviewandFaith:
• Articulatehowabiblically-basedworldviewaffectsbeliefs,values,decisions,and
interactionswithothers.
• Makelifechoicesbasedonabiblically-basedworldviewandprinciplesoftheChristianfaith.
• Demonstratepatternsofdevotionalpracticeandpersonalgrowththatwillequiponefor
spiritualleadership.
• DemonstratebasicScripturalinterpretiveskills.
CriticalandCreativeThinking
EcclesiaCollegegraduateswillapplycriticalthinkingskillsbasedonabiblicalworldviewand
principlestomakingpersonalandprofessionaldecisions.
SpecificDesiredOutcomesRelatingtoCriticalandCreativeThinking:
• Research,analyze,integrate,andevaluateinformationfromavarietyofsources.
• Solvequantitativeproblems.
• Usethescientificmethodtoexamineandinterpretdata,asapplicable.
• Constructwell-reasonedargumentsandsolutions.
• Useexistingknowledgetogeneratenovelandinnovativeideas.
• Synthesizeandtransferlearningtonew,morecomplex,andunscriptedsituations.
EffectiveCommunication
EcclesiaCollegegraduateswillcommunicateeffectively,usingverbal,non-verbal,written,
listeningandelectronictechnological,asappropriatetotheoccasion,task,andcontext.
SpecificDesiredOutcomesRelatingtoEffectiveCommunication:
• Communicateeffectivelyusingwritten,oral,andnonverbalskills
• Adaptcommunicationstyletotheoccasion,task,andaudience.
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Listenwithunderstanding.
Interactwithothersappropriatelyinaculturally-diverseandincreasingpluralistic
world.
Demonstrateproficiencyintheuseofelectronictechnologiescommontotheworkplace.
Integrity
EcclesiaCollegegraduateswilllivetheirlives,personallyandprofessionally,basedonintegrity
andthehighestethicalstandards.
SpecificDesiredOutcomesRelatingtoIntegrity:
• Showhonestyandintegrityininteractionsandsituations.
• Demonstrateresponsibilityandtrustworthinessintheexecutionofduties.
• Articulateanddefendethicalpositionbasedonbiblicalprinciplesandworldview.
• Identifyethicalissuesinpersonal,professional,church,andciviclife.
Leadership
EcclesiaCollegegraduateswilldemonstrateleadershipskillswithinvocational,church,
community,andservicecontexts.
SpecificDesiredOutcomesRelatingtoLeadership:
• Exhibitleadershipskills,asappropriate,tosolveproblemsandstriveforexcellence.
• Workcooperativelywithotherstoaccomplishacommongoal.
• Demonstrateaccountabilityinone’sactionsanddecisions.
LifelongLearning
EcclesiaCollegegraduateswillpursueongoingdevelopmentofintellectual,creative,and
theologicalknowledgeandskillsnecessarytolearnandgrowthroughoutlife.
SpecificDesiredOutcomesRelatingtoLifelongLearning:
• Articulatetheimportanceoflifelonglearning.
• Acceptconstructivecriticism.
• Recognizeopportunitiesforimprovement.
• Applystrategiesforapracticeoflifelonglearning.
• Participateactivelyinorganizationssupportingone’sprofession.
ServiceandStewardship
EcclesiaCollegegraduateswillpracticethebiblicalimperativestoservepeopleandbefaithful
stewardsoftheChurchandGod’screatedresources.
SpecificDesiredOutcomesRelatingtoServiceandStewardship:
• Discusscurrentsocialproblemsintheirculturalandhistoricalcontextsandsuggest
solutionsforsuchproblemsbasedonbiblicalvaluesandethics.
• Benefittheirlocalchurchandcommunitiesthroughresponsibleengagementand
leadership.
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EcclesiaCollegeDistinctives
ShapingindividualsintoservantleaderswithChrist-likecharacterdistinguishesEcclesiaCollege
(EC). We begin the process of cultivating leaders throughout the First Year Program offered as
AlphaandBetaSeminars.Astudent’seducationatECisfilledwithdisciplineandpurposetohelp
him/herindevelopingskillstobecomealifelonglearner.
TheFirstYearProgramusesamodelfocusedonBiblicalmentoring
andexpandsthroughthesecomponents:
TheNewStudentOrientationassistsnewandtransferringstudentsintransitioningtolifeinour
college community. Current upper level students sharpen their leadership skills by helping
incomingstudentsadjusttotheirnewhome.Theorientationprogramstressestheimportanceof
excellence,integrity,andorderforalloflife.
TheLearningCommunity(cohortclasses;blockprogramming)componentensuresthatgroups
ofnewandtransferstudentsshareatleastfourclassesintheir first two yearsatEcclesia,promoting
integration into academic life, structuring student time, and advocating participation in team
projectsandstudy.
TheAlphaSeminarbuildsontheNewStudentOrientationprogram.Thisrequired,one-credithourcoursefornewandtransferstudentsincludesreadings,lectures,classroomdiscussions,and
experientialactivitiesfacilitatedbyfaculty,administrators,andpeerleaders.Thecourseexplores
important topics such as character development, critical thinking, worldview, personal
responsibility,accountability,andotherCollegevalues.
AllEcclesiaCollegestudentsparticipateinthefollowing:
TheAssembliesunderscoretheCollege’sbiblicalvaluesandideals.Awhole-lifeChristianliving
approachisemphasizedasChristianleaders,professionals,faculty,andstudentssharetheirlife
lessonsatrequiredcampus-wideassembliesthatmeettwotimeseachweekonWednesdaysand
Fridays.
TheSmallGroupSessionsareheldweekly.SmallgroupleadersactasrolemodelsinChrist-like
life,vision,values,relationships,andcampusinvolvement.
TheWorkLearningServiceProgramhasagoaltostrengthenstudents’understandingofwork
as a tool for experiential learning and serving the campus and regional community. Graduates
leave Ecclesia College with not only an academic degree, but also experience in personnel
management,teamwork,conflictresolution,andethicsintheworkplace.
TheServiceLearning(Christian/CommunityService)requirementsbegininthefirstyearand
continue through the student’s last term. Service projects enhance campus community and
broadenthestudent’ssenseofpersonalandcivicresponsibility.SuccessfulcompletionofService
LearningparticipationbecomesoneofthemaincriteriaindeterminingChristiancharacterandin
nominatingstudentsforgraduationbytheEcclesiaCollegeFacultytotheBoardofGovernance.
TheCodeofHonorisemphasizedduringthePresident’sAssembly,usuallyheldthefirstdayof
eachsemester.Thisisatimeinwhichallstudents,faculty,andadministrationcommittouphold
andchampiontheEcclesiaCollegestandardsofgoodconductandcharacter.
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EducationalPhilosophyofEcclesiaCollege
Copyright©January8,2013
TheeducationalphilosophyofECisbasedonthebeliefthattheBibleisGod'sinspired,inerrant,
and authoritative Word. In accord with this, EC pursues biblical methods and practices in
educating and equipping men and women for their chosen fields of service and for the wise
conversionoftheirthought,time,talent,treasure,andtrustintoeternalrichestoenjoywithGod
foreverratherthanpassing,temporalvalues.
AlltruthisGod'struthandbiblicallybasedandshould,therefore,beintegratedwiththeprinciple
approachtoeducationfromthebiblicalperspective.Suchbasicprinciplesinclude:
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Goddesiresallmankindtocometotheknowledgeofthetruth.
GodintendsmankindtoknowHimandHiswayswithHiscreation.
GodspeaksHistruthinlovethroughHislivingWord.
GodcallsallmankindtobelieveinHimselfthroughHisSonbyHisSpirit.
Godcallsallbelieverstotheirhighestgoodbybuildingvirtueontheirfaithandknowledge
ofthetruthontheirvirtue(2Pet.1:5-7).
GodvaluesandblessesEC'sfive-pointeducationalapproachforlearning,growing,andequipping:
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Mentoring Program – Christ-centered mentoring for life and learning according to the
student'sgiftingsandcallings(2Tim.2:2).
Academicallychallengingfaithandcharacter-basedclassroom(2Pet.1:5-7).
Work-StudyInternshipProgramwithhands-onin-servicerelatedtothestudent'schosen
fieldofserviceand/orfurtherstudy.
CommunityServiceProgramwithpracticalapplicationandoutcomes.
ChristianOutreachPrograminresponsetoGod'slovingheartforothers.
EC's regular Assembly Program serves to communicate this educational approach, which
addressesthethreedeepestheartquestionsofthestudent:
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Leadingstudentsontheirsearchforthe“why”ofeachtruthwillinspireagrowingknowledge,
wisdomandunderstanding.Thiswilldeepentheirenthusiasmandresolveofheartforexcellence,
integrity,andordertolivetheirlivesnowinthelightofeternity.
Leadingstudentsontheirsearchforthe“what”ofeachtruthwillclarifytheirframeofreference
toknowthehighestgoodwiththerightobjectives.
Leadingstudentsontheirsearchforthe“howto”willstrengthentheirconfidenceinGod'sways
asalwaysbest.
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ABHETenetsofFaith
EcclesiaCollegeaffirmssupportfortheTenetsofFaithofthe
AssociationforBiblicalHigherEducation.
AccordingtotheConstitutionoftheAssociationforBiblicalHigherEducation,thefollowingstatement
offaithissubscribedtoannuallybyeachmemberinstitutionthroughthesignaturesofthepresident
orofaboardofficial.
1.
WebelievethatthereisoneGod,eternallyexistinginthreepersons,Father,SonandHolySpirit.
2.
WebelievetheBibletobetheinspired,theonlyinfallible,authoritativeWordofGod.
3.
WebelieveinthedeityofourLordJesusChrist,inHisvirginbirth,inHissinlesslife,inHismiracles,
in His vicarious death and atonement through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His
ascensiontotherighthandoftheFather,andinHispersonalandvisiblereturninpowerandglory.
4.
WebelievethatmanwascreatedintheimageofGod,andthathewastemptedbySatanandfell,and
that, because of the exceeding sinfulness of human nature, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is
absolutelynecessaryforsalvation.
5.
WebelieveinthepresentministryoftheHolySpiritbywhoseindwellingtheChristianisenabledto
liveagodlylife,andbyWhomtheChurchisempoweredtocarryoutChrist'sgreatcommission.
6. Webelieveinthebodilyresurrectionofboththesavedandthelost;thosewhoaresaveduntothe
resurrectionoflifeandthosewhoarelostuntotheresurrectionofdamnation.
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EcclesiaCollegeCodeofHonor
“Excellence,Integrity,&Order”
John13:34-35–“AnewcommandIgiveyou:Loveoneanother.AsIhavelovedyou,soyoumustloveone
another.Bythiseveryonewillknowthatyouaremydisciples,ifyouloveoneanother.”
Preamble
TheBibleisGod’sinspiredandauthoritativeWord,revealingthatJesusChristis
God’sonlybegottenSon;thatallpeoplearecreatedinGod’simage;thatHecreated
ustohaveeternallifeinHimthroughHisSon,Jesus,“Christ,inyouthehopeofglory,”
to“separatetheholyfromtheprofane,”“extractthepreciousfromtheworthless,”
discernthespiritual,whichisofGod,byGod,andforGod,fromthecarnal,whichisof
self,byself,andforself,andtoconvertourthought,time,talent,treasure,andtrust
toGod’seternalrichesovertemporalvalues;thatalthoughallhavesinnedandcome
shortofGod’sglory,Godhasmadesalvationpossiblethroughthedeathonthecross
andresurrectionofJesusChrist;thathope,repentance,faith,love,andobedienceare
fittingresponsestoGod’sinitiativeofgracetowardus;thatGoddesireseveryoneto
besavedandtocometotheknowledgeofthetruth;thattheHolySpirit’spoweris
demonstrated in and through us for the accomplishing of Christ’s Great
Commandmentto“LovetheLordyourGodwithallyourheartandwithallyoursoul
andwithallyourstrengthandwithallyourmind,andloveyourneighborasyourself”
withHisGreatCommissionto“gointoalltheworldandpreachtheGospeltoevery
creature” and “make disciples of all nations;” and that Christ’s Church is God’s
authorized model and agency for the advancement of His Kingdom (Luke 10:27;
Colossians1:27;Jeremiah15:19;Mark16:15;Matthew28:19).
INTHAT GODLOWERS HISSTANDARDOFEXCELLENCE,INTEGRITY,ANDORDERFOR
NO ONE, BUT RATHER ALWAYS PROVIDES SUFFICIENT GRACE TO THE HUMBLE TO
HIS STANDARD (I PETER 5:5), THE ECCLESIA COLLEGE BOARD OF
GOVERNANCEHASADOPTEDTHEFOLLOWINGSTUDENTCODEOFHONOR.
MEET
ThisCodeofHonorsupplementsthecurrentECStudentHandbook.
AsastudentatEcclesiaCollege,IwillendeavortoexemplifyChrist-likecharacterthroughmy
dailypersonalprayerlife,studyoftheWordofGod,throughfaithfulattendanceatassemblyand
a local church, and the pursuit of excellence in my academic program and attainment of the
institutionaloutcomes(seeEcclesiaCollegeInstitution-WideOutcomesonPopuli,SharedFiles).
InsigningtheCodeofHonor,IfullyrecognizethatEcclesiaCollegewasfoundedtobeandis
committedtobeingaChristianreligiousinstitutionofhighereducationthatoffersalifestyleof
commitmenttoJesusChristaspersonalSaviorandLordasanintegralpartofitseducationaland
evangelisticoutreach.Itisthereforemycommitmenttobeapersonofintegrityinmyattitude
andrespectforwhatEcclesiaCollegeis,initscallingtobeaChristiancollege.
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IacceptmyattendanceatECasaprivilegeandnotarightandunderstandthatthecollege
reservestherighttorequirethewithdrawalofastudentatanytimeifinthejudgmentofthe
PresidentoftheCollegeoroftheCollegeStudentDevelopmentCommitteesuchactionisdeemed
necessarytosafeguardEC’sidealsofscholarshiporthespiritualandmoralatmosphereofitasa
Christ-centeredcollege.
InresponsetoGod’sgraceandmercy,accordingtoJesus’commandmenttolovethe
Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, strength, and to love your neighbor as
yourself:
I commit to grow in my spirit in developing my own relationship with Jesus Christ. I
committogrowinGod’sgraceandknowledgeforHispleasureandglory.
IcommittoparticipateinalocalbodyofbelieverswhereJesusChristisworshiped.
I commit to develop my body with sound health habits by participating in wholesome
physical activities and avoiding addictive substances. I will not take any
illegaldrugs,syntheticdrugs,ormisuseanydrugs.
I commit to biblical sexual purity. I will not engage in or attempt to
Lie
engageinanyillicitunscripturalsexualacts,whichwillinclude1)sexual
activity with one who is not my spouse through ceremonial marriage
Steal
(defined as marriage between one biological man and one biological
woman),2)useofpornographicorsexuallysuggestivematerialsand3)any
Curse
homosexual activity. (See addendum: Doctrinal and Religious Absolute
Cheat or plagiarize
StatementonMarriageandHumanSexuality,onPopuli,SharedFiles.)
Gossip or slander
Icommittocultivategoodrelationshipswithothersandtoseektolove
othersasIlovemyself.Icommittobuildingothersupwithmywords.Iwill
Take any illegal
notlie;Iwillnotsteal;Iwillnotcurse;Iwillnotgossip;Iwillnotslander.
drugs or misuse any
drugs
IcommittoliveinawaythathonorsmybrothersandsistersinChrist
Drink alcoholic
and will avoid actions and behaviors that could be a stumbling block to
beverages of any
them.Withthisinmind,Iwillnotdrinkalcoholicbeveragesofanykind.
kind
IcommittodevelopingmyselfacademicallyforthegloryofGod.Iwill
Engage in unbiblical
not cheat or plagiarize; I will do my own academic work and will not
sexual activity
inappropriatelycollaboratewithotherstudentsonassignments.
Icommittoresponsiblyserveinthework-learningprogramwithintegrityandaheartof
servanthood.
BecauseIlovemyfellowstudentsanddesireGod’sheartandhighestforthem,Iwillbe
faithful,accordingtothestepsofMatthew18,toholdthemaccountabletothe
commitmentstheyhavemadetoabidebytheCodeofHonor.Matt.18:15-17step1)Iwillgo
tomybrother/sisterinanattitudeofhumilityandlove.Iftheyrespondcorrectly,Ihave
wonthem.2)Iftheydonotrespondcorrectly,Iwillgobackasecondtimebringingoneor
twobrothers/sisterswithmeinthesameattitude.Iftheyrespondcorrectly,thenwehave
wonthem.3)Iftheypersistinsin,Iwillbringthemattertotheproperauthority(e.g.
I Will Not…
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StudentDevelopmentOffice).IfIknowinglyignoreanddonotfollowthesesteps,Iamalso
guiltyofviolatingtheCodeofHonor.
Icommittokeepmytotalbeingundersubjectionfromallimmoralandillegalactionsand
communications. I commit to abide by the rules and regulations that are in the Student
Handbook and any subsequently adopted by the college administration. I commit to be
punctualandattendclasses,assemblies,andallrequiredmeetingsaccordingtoECpolicy.I
understandthatEcclesiaCollegeisaprivateschool,andIthereforehavenovestedrightsin
thegoverningoftheschool.
I commit to keep the Code of Honor carefully and prayerfully. I understand that my
signature below is my acceptance of the entire Code of Honor and completes a contract
betweenmeandEcclesiaCollegewhichisaprerequisiteformatriculationandmycontinued
associationwiththeCollegeandbecomesapartofmypermanentfile. PrintFullName:_______________________________________________
Signature:______________________________________________________
Date:________________________
History
EcclesiaCollegehasitsrootsintwoBibleSchools:oneinSpringdale,Arkansas,andtheotherin
Omaha,Nebraska.
InSeptemberof1975,OrenIIandInezPariswithOren“Dad”ParisSr.andMarylydiaNicholson
“Mom” Paris opened Ecclesia’s Basic Ministries Program in Springdale, Arkansas. “Mom” Paris
added her Inductive Bible Study Program to form the Elm Springs Bible School. “Mom” Paris
expectedherstudentstosummarizeeachchapteroftheBiblebeforeconsultingotherrequired
librarysourcesinordertobuildinthestudentconfidencetohearGodthroughHislivingWord.
“Mom”ParisdirectedtheBibleSchooluntilSeptemberof1990,whenDr.CharlesSchismbecame
AcademicDeanandintroducedNewTestamentGreekashebeganexpansiontowardthefour-year
BiblicalMinistriesProgramofElmSpringsBibleCollege.
InSeptemberof1975,theReverendOliverOlsonandhiswifePatriciahadfoundedtheOmaha
BibleSchooluponthelecture-studyclassroommethod.WhileheandPatriciadirectedtheschool,
Mr.OlsonansweredinvitationsasahighlyrespectedBiblelecturer.
In August 31, 1995, Omaha Bible School merged with Elm Springs Bible School, forming the
Biblical Ministries Program of Elm Springs Bible College. In September 1997, the Board of
Governance unanimously voted to change the name from Elm Springs Bible College to Ecclesia
College.
In2003,theBoardofGovernancebestowedthehonorofChancelloronoutgoingPresidentOren
ParisIIandelectedOrenParisIIIthecurrentEcclesiaCollegePresident.
In 2005, Ecclesia received initial institutional accreditation from the Association for Biblical
HigherEducation(ABHE).
FounderandChancellor,OrenParisII,wenttobewiththeLordinJuneof2012.Hiswifeof56
years,R.InezParis,wasinstalledasChancellorthefollowingJuly.
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EcclesiaCollegeexiststoeducateandequipcommittedstudentsthroughafaithandcharacterbased biblical higher education, instilling relevant continuing resources for meaningful lifepurposewithpersonalgrowth,productivity,andblessedfulfillmentintheadvancementofGod’s
Kingdom,providingvisionandaforetasteofHiseternalriches,toHispleasureandglory.
CollegeAccreditation&Recognition
EcclesiaCollegereceivesinstitutionalaccreditationforhighereducationwithTheAssociationfor
Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). Ecclesia College has been accredited with ABHE since 2005,
withreaffirmationofaccreditationstatusgrantedthrough2020.ABHEisrecognizedbytheU.S.
DepartmentofEducationandCouncilforHigherEducationAccreditation(CHEA).
Ecclesia College became a member of the National Association of Independent Colleges and
Universities(NAICU)inJulyof2009.
Thecollegeparticipatesinthefollowingfederalstudentaidprograms:FederalPellGrants,Federal
SupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrants,VeteransAssistance,FederalWork-Study,Federal
WorkCollegeProgramandDirectLoans.Allprospectiveandincomingstudentsareencouragedto
completetheFAFSAformtodeterminepersonalfinancialeligibility.Formoreinformation,visit
the following website, www.studentaid.gov. The Ecclesia College federal school code is
038553.
EcclesiaCollegeisauthorizedbytheU.S.DepartmentofHomelandSecurityandtheStudentand
ExchangeVisitorProgramtoissueFormI-20toprospectiveF-1nonimmigrantstudents.
Pursuant to ACA §6-61-301, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB)
recognizesEcclesiaCollegeasanArkansasindependentfour-yearcollegeasofJanuary30,2015.
However, this recognition does not constitute an endorsement of the institution or any degree
offerings. AHECB acknowledges that selected courses offered by Ecclesia College have been
reviewedbytheArkansasDepartmentofHigherEducation(ADHE)forinclusionintheArkansas
CourseTransferSystem(ACTS)undertheprovisionsofAct672of2005.
Location
EcclesiaCollegeisnestledinthescenicOzarkMountainsinNorthwestArkansas.Itislocatedin
Springdale,justnorthofFayetteville—homeoftheArkansasRazorbacks.BeaverLakeandDevil’s
DenStateParkarebothjusta30-to60-minutedrivefromcampusforadayofswimming,hiking,
boatingorpicnicking.Inaddition,thepopulartouristattractionsofEurekaSpringsandBranson
areashortdrivenorth.Foravarietyofshoppingcenters,restaurants,andculturaleventsvisit
Fayetteville and Tulsa, which are both easily accessible from Springdale. Ecclesia College is an
idealplacefordiscoveringtheplanGodhasforyourlife.
CampusVisits
Forafirst-handviewofEcclesiaCollegelife,guestsshouldarrangeforavisittotheEcclesiaCollege
campusthroughtheAdmissionsOffice(479)248-7236.Interestedstudents,parents,andguests
willhaveanopportunitytoattendclasses,visitwithfaculty,havelunchwiththestudents,andtalk
totheirhostaboutallphasesoftheEcclesiaCollegeexperience.Pleasearrangeforyourvisitat
leastoneweekbeforeyourplannedarrival.Toursofthecampusareprovideddaily.Pleasecall
whenyouknowwhatworksforyourschedule.
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ADMISSIONSINFORMATION
AdmissionsRequirements
Theapplicantisrequiredtopresentevidenceofhighschoolgraduationwitha2.0orhigherorits
equivalent.AminimumACTscoreof19isrequiredofincomingfreshmenfordirectadmission
(910onthetwopartSATor1350onthethreepartSAT).Allapplicantsshouldhavetheabilityto
perform college-level course work in English. International students must have a minimum
TOEFLscoreof500.Applicantswhohavenotcompletedhighschoolgraduationortheequivalent
areadvisedtocontacttheAdmissionsOfficeforinformationregardingspecialstudentadmission.
SelectionStatementforAdmissions
EcclesiaCollegeselectsforadmissionthestudentcandidatewhoevidencesavitalChristianlife,
moralcharacter,personalintegrity,aservice-mindset,abilitytodocollegelevelcoursework,and
adesiretopursueaChrist-centerededucation.TheCollegeseekstoenrollawell-roundedclass
withawidevarietyofattributes,accomplishments,backgrounds,andinterests.
ApplicationProcedures
Application forms are available online: www.ecollege.edu/apply-now/ or by writing our
Admissionsoffice:
EcclesiaCollege
AdmissionsOffice
9653NationsDrive
Springdale,AR72762
Telephone:(479)248-7236
Fax:(479)248-1455
Email:[email protected]
Pleasecompletetheapplicationandsendittotheaddressabovewiththe$35.00non-refundable
registrationfee.Thefeeiswaivedifpotentialstudentsapplyinpersonduringacampusvisit.
ConditionalAcceptance
Studentswhodonotmeetminimumadmissionstandardsmaybeadmittedconditionally.Students
soadmittedwillbeassignedforadvisementtotheAcademicDean.Attheendofastudent’sfirst
semester,theAcademicandAdmissionsCommitteeswillmakeappropriaterecommendationsas
toanychangesinenrollmentoradmissionstatus.
SpecialStudents
Students who wish to take classes at Ecclesia College for personal enrichment but who are not
pursuingdiplomasmayapplyforadmissionasspecialstudents.Mostspecialstudentsareenrolled
in no more than eleven (11) hours per semester. Special students who later decide to pursue
diplomasmustfollowtheregularadmissionprocess.Formsforadmissionasaspecialstudentare
availableintheAdmissionsOffice.
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TransferStudents
Admissionwillbegrantedtouniversityorcollegestudentswhohavebeguntheirworkatother
colleges or universities, providing they satisfy the regular requirements for admission. The
applicant must request his/her official transcript(s) be sent directly to the Ecclesia College
RegistrarfromALLschoolspreviouslyattended.Officialtranscriptsarerequiredbytheeleventh
day of classes to qualify for any student aid as a transfer student. Otherwise, students will be
classifiedas“freshmen”untilsuchatimeasofficialdocumentationisreceivedintheRegistrar’s
Office.Courseswithagradeof“C”orhigherfromaccreditedcollegesanduniversitywillreceive
fulltransferabilityequivalency.
StudentADAServices
EcclesiaCollegemakeseveryefforttoofferequaleducationalopportunitiesforallstudents.To
ensure a total college experience for students with disabilities, Ecclesia seeks to provide
reasonableaccommodationsandservicestostudentswhoarephysicallyand/orlearningdisabled.
The underlying philosophy of the program is to provide support, where possible, that will
maximize each student’s opportunities for academic success. Working in partnership with the
student, theADACoordinatorwilldevelopanindividualizedplanforserviceswhichmayinclude
academicadvisementandaccommodationsintestingandinstruction.Astudentwithdisabilities
maypresentvalidationofhis/herdisabilityandrequestservicesbycontactingtheStudentADA
CoordinatorintheAcademicOffice,EcclesiaCollege,9653NationsDr.,Springdale,AR72762(479)
248-7236ext.233ortheAdmissionsOffice:[email protected].
ConcurrentEnrollment
Qualifying high school students may attend Ecclesia College to take selected general education
coursesandparticipateintheCollegeChoirprogram.Moreinformationisavailableuponrequest.
DualEnrollment
StudentsmaymatriculateinEcclesiaCollegeandanotheraccreditedcollegeoruniversityatthe
sametime;however,priorapprovalmustbeobtainedfromtheAcademicDeanandthedegree
grantingDepartmentChair.Formoreinformation,contacttheRegistrar’sOffice(479)248-7236
ext.221.
AuditPolicies
Studentsmayrequestpermissiontoauditcourseswiththeinstructor’sapprovaliftheyindicate
theirdesiretodosoatregistration.Auditorswillbeallowedonlyifthecourseisnotfull.The
auditing fee is equal to the tuition charge. A student may change from audit to credit with the
instructor’s permission by the announced official add/drop date. A student may change from
credit to audit with the instructor's permission by the announced official last day to
withdraw/changefromcredittoaudit(seeacademiccalendar).However,registrationprocedures
mustbefollowedthroughtheRegistrar’sOffice.Ifthechangeoccasionsanincreaseintuitioncost,
thestudentwillbechargedaccordingly.Appropriateadd/dropfeesapply.
EcclesiaCollegeAcademicCalendar
Toconfirmacademiccalendardeadlines,thestudentshouldconsultthecollege’sofficialacademic
calendarlistedintheECAcademicCatalog,intheECStudentHandbook,onthecollegewebsite:
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www.ecollege.eduorpostedinthestudentmanagementsystem(Populi)andlistedundershared
files.
Registration/EnrollmentValidationProcedures
TheofficialregistrationprocessatEcclesiaCollegeisknownasEnrollmentValidation(EV).Each
studentisrequiredtomeetwithorworkviae-mailwiththemajorstudentservicesdepartments
oncampus(i.e.,Admissions,Registrar’sOffice,Housing,FinancialAid,BusinessOffice,andothers)
andfinalizetheEVproceduresbyendofbusinessdayannouncedatOrientation.Shouldastudent
notcompletetheEVprocessinatimelymanner,a$100feewillbeassessedonthefirstdayof
classes.
Pre-registration/CourseSelection
Courseselection(alsoreferredtoaspre-registration)fortheFallsemesterwillbeheldinMarch
priortotheSpringbreak.CourseselectionfortheSpringsemesterwillbeheldinNovemberprior
totheThanksgivingbreak.Thecollegereservestherighttocancelanycoursewhichhaslessthan
six(6)studentsregisteredbythelastdaytoadd/dropacourse.Intheeventaclassiscancelled
becauseofminimumstudentenrollment,theRegistrar’sOfficewillnotifystudentsinwritingand
academicadvisorswillguidethemintheselectionofotherappropriatecourses.
LateRegistration
A$100lateregistrationfeemaybeassessedofanystudentwhobeginstheadmissionsprocess
onorafterthefirstdayofclasses.
WithdrawalProcedures
Officialwithdrawalfromcollege
To officially withdraw from the college a student must obtain permission from the Dean of
Students.Then,thestudentmustofficiallydrophisorherclassesthroughtheRegistrar’sOffice
(getofficialwithdrawallistfromeitherDeanofStudentsorRegistrar).Whenastudentwithdraws
from Ecclesia College, the withdrawal date used to determine the refund is the last date of
attendance at an academically related activity. The student is expected to meet all obligations
involvingcollegeadministration,facultyandfellowstudents,booksandlibraryfees.Transcripts
will be held until all college financial obligations are met, as well as probationary issues, if
applicable.
Students who do not fulfill the above mentioned procedures will be considered to have
“unofficiallywithdrawn”fromthecollege.Ifastudentfailstoearnapassinggradeinatleastone
courseofferedoveranentiresemester,orifastudentearnsa0.00gradepointaverage(GPA)for
asemester,he/sheisconsideredtohave“unofficiallywithdrawn”fromthecollege.Inthatevent,
theRegistrar’sOfficeischargedwithinvestigatingifthestudentfinishedthesemesterorsimply
“dropped out”. In either event, last dates of attendance will be requested from all appropriate
teachers and leadership of academically related activities for an accurate assessment and
determinationastofinaldateofattendance.TheFinancialAidOfficewillbenotifiedaccordingly
bytheRegistrar.
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Officialwithdrawalfromaclass
Toofficiallywithdrawfromaclass,ormakeanychangesinregistration,studentrequestsmustbe
presentedinwriting--appropriatelysignedanddatedbytheprofessoraswellasathleticcoach(if
applicable).AClassAdd/DropFormmustbeobtainedfromtheRegistrar’sOfficeordownloaded
fromthecollege’swebsite:www.ecollege.edu
StudentswhofailtoofficiallywithdrawpassingfromaclassbythedatepublishedontheEcclesia
Collegeofficialacademiccalendarwillbesubjecttoafinalgradeof“F”.
LeaveofAbsence(LOA)Policy
Aleaveofabsence(LOA)isatemporaryinterruptioninastudent’sprogramofstudy.LOArefers
tothespecifictimeperiodduringaprogramwhenastudentisnotinattendance.AnLOAisnot
requiredifastudentisnotinattendanceonlyforaninstitutionallyscheduledbreak.However,a
scheduledbreakmayoccurduringanLOA.
A LOA must meet certain conditions to be counted as a temporary interruption in a student’s
educationinsteadofbeingcountedasawithdrawalrequiringEcclesiaCollegetoperformaReturn
calculation.IfanLOAdoesnotmeettheconditionsin34CFR668.22(d),thestudentisconsidered
tohaveceasedattendanceandtohavewithdrawnfromschool,andEcclesiaCollegeisrequiredto
performareturncalculation.
StudentsuseanofficialLeaveofAbsenceformtoformallyrequestaleaveofabsenceforlessthan
oneacademicyear(twoconsecutiveterms).Studentsseekingtoleavetheinstitutionformorethan
twoconsecutivetermsshouldusetheCollegeWithdrawalform.TheLeaveofAbsencetogether
withanyadditionalleavesofabsencemustnotexceedatotalof180daysina12monthperiod.
Students must indicate the appropriate reason for their request on the LOA form. Students
receivingTitleIVaidmustsubmitawrittenrequestforleaveofabsenceapproval.Thewritten
request must include the reason that the student has to leave. It should name mitigating
circumstancesthatoccurredbeyondthestudent’scontrol.LeaveofAbsencesareapprovedbased
onareasonableexpectationthatthestudentplanstoreturn.
Students seeking a leave of absence (LOA) must meet with the Dean of Students to obtain the
appropriatesignature.
Students must meet with financial aid and student accounts representatives to discuss the
financialaidandbillingimplicationsforleavingthecollege.AcopyoftheLOAwrittenrequestand
approvalareforwardedtotheOfficeofFinancialAidandplacedinthestudents’financialaidfile.
TheLeaveofAbsence(LOA)formwiththeappropriatesignaturesmustbesubmittedtotheOffice
oftheRegistrarforprocessing.AtthetimeofsubmissionofthisformtotheOfficeoftheRegistrar,
student signature and last date of attendance is confirmed and included in the student’s
permanentrecord.Afirmregistrationschedulemustbeonrecordforthereturningorsubsequent
term.
Students approved for Leave of Absence (LOA) will obtain the same class schedule upon their
return. The institution may not assess the student any additional institutional charges, the
student’s need may not increase, and therefore, the student is not eligible for any additional
FederalStudentAid.
Loan recipients must complete a loan exit counseling session and the Office of Financial Aid is
responsibleforexplainingtothestudenttheeffectsthatfailingtoreturnfromLOAmayhaveon
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the student’s loan repayment terms, including the expiration of the student’s grace period. A
studentgrantedanLOAthatmeetsthecriteriainthissectionisnotconsideredtohavewithdrawn
andnoreturnofaidcalculationisrequired.Uponthestudent’sreturnfromtheleave,thestudent
continuestoearnthefederalstudentaidpreviouslyawardedfortheperiod.
If the student fails to resume attendance at the point in the academic program where he/she
interruptedtrainingatthebeginningoftheLOA,thestudentmustbetreatedasawithdrawal.In
thatcase,atEcclesiaCollege,aschoolrequiredtotakeattendance,thelastdateofclassattendance
isusedasawithdrawaldateforastudentthatdoesnotreturnfromanLOA.
TheOfficeoftheRegistrarwillformallynotifyallrespectiveofficesonoratthecloseofaddand
dropfortheupcomingtermiftheLOAstudentfailstoreturnsothatwithdrawalprocedurescan
befollowed.
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ACADEMICINFORMATION
AcademicAdvisement
Eachnewstudentisappointedanacademicmentor(advisor)bytheRegistrar’sOfficeassoonas
degree or vocational interests are ascertained by admission personnel. This information is
enteredintheCollege’sstudentmanagementsystem.
DuringthefirstsemesterofstudiesatEcclesiaCollege,eachstudentshouldmeetpersonallywith
his/heracademicmentorandcompletetheofficialformtodeclarehis/hermajorfieldofstudyas
wellasanypertinentemphases,concentrationsorminors.
Academicmentorswillbeappointedbythedegree-grantingdivisionchairforthedurationofa
student’sacademicadvisementwhileatEcclesiaCollegeonceamajorisdeclared.
Shouldastudentdesiretoswitchmajors,anewformshouldbesubmittedtotheRegistrar’sOffice.
Academicmentoringforallstudentsisconductedonabi-annualbasis,onceintheFallandonce
intheSpring.However,studentsarewelcometovisitwiththeRegistrar,AcademicDean,Division
Chairs,DepartmentChairandgeneralfacultyattheirconvenience.Specialappointmentscanbe
madebycallinginadvanceore-mailingtheappropriatepersonnel.[Refertothecollege’sstudent
managementsystemforappropriatecontactinformationforfaculty/staff.]Appointmentswith
theDirectorofCareerServicesandtheRegistrarespeciallyarehelpfultothosestudentsdesiring
toenteravocationalfieldorpursuegraduatestudies.
Academicprogress,orlackthereof,ismonitoredbytheacademicmentorforeachECstudent.A
copy of the student’s unofficial transcript is available for printing from the College’s student
management system. Students may view their academic progress by referring to their degree
audits--alsointhecollege’sstudentmanagementsystem.
NormalCourseLoad
Anormalfull-timecollegelevelcourseloadisbetweentwelve(12)andeighteen(18)semester
credithours.TheCollegerecommendsastudentplantoenrollinsixteen(16)hourspersemester
inordertocompletesatisfactorilyafour(4)yearbaccalaureatedegreeinatimelymanner.
Athletes enrolled in the two hour activity physical education courses during their first four
semestersatECshouldaimattaking15-16hoursplustheextratwohours,oratotalof17-18per
semester,inordertocompletetheirfour(4)yearbaccalaureatedegreeinatimelymanner.
Thestudent’scourseloadisdeterminedinconsultationwithhis/heracademicmentorbutmust
notexceedeighteen(18)hourspersemesterwithoutspecialpermissionfromtheAcademicDean.
Studentsrequestingspecialpermissionforaheavieracademicloadmusthaveacumulativegrade
pointaverageof3.4orbetteratEcclesiaCollege.Nostudentwillbegrantedpermissiontotake
morethan21credithoursinagivensemester.
Anystudentmatriculatinginnineteen(19)hoursormoreofclasses,withappropriateapproval,
willbechargedtheregulartuitionfeeforeachhourhe/sheisenrolledovertheinitialfull-time
loadofeighteen(18)hours.Inotherwords,achargeof$475.00willbeassessedbeginningwith
thenineteenthhourandforeveryhourofcreditattemptedabovenineteenthereafter.
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CourseNumbering
TheseconddigitinEcclesiaCollege’snumerationsystemindicateamountofsemestercredit
hourseachcoursereceives.Thefirstnumberusuallyindicatestheacademiclevelofthecourse.
Thelasttwodigitsinthecoursenumberdistinguishthatcoursefromothersofferedwithinthe
samedisciplineofstudy.
Full-TimeStatus
FallandSpringsemesters
Full-time student status for the Fall and Spring semesters is defined as being enrolled in a
minimum of twelve (12) credit hours. Recorded course withdrawal does not change full-time
status unless the student withdraws from all courses, which indicates withdrawal from the
College.
Summerterms
Full-time student status during a summer session is defined as being enrolled in six (6) credit
hours.
CourseDeliverySystems
EcclesiaCollegehasthreedeliverysystemsforitscoursesanddegreeprograms.Thereisthe
traditionalon-campus,face-to-faceinstruction;onlinedistanceeducation,andinoff-campus
teachingsites.
On-CampusPrograms
Theface-to-faceinvolvementallowsstudentstobenefitfromthecommunityofscholars,campus
libraryandlearningresources,assemblies,campushousingandotheraspectsoftraditional
collegelife.
DefinitionofanAcademicSemester/UnitofCredit
FallandSpringsemestersareaminimumof15weeksinlength.Theunitofcreditforthecollege
isthesemesterhour.Onesemesterhourofcreditnormallyrepresentsfifteen50-minuteclass
periods,or125clockhours.
Whereadditionalsupervisedtimeisrequired(i.e.–laborlisteningsessions),anextendedperiod
oftwoorthreehoursmayreplaceoneregularclassperiod.Eachlecturehoursuggestsaminimum
oftwohoursofpreparationonthepartofthestudent.(Forexample:Ifastudenttakes12hours,
he/sheshouldplanonstudyingaminimumof24hoursinagivenweek.)
SatisfactoryAcademicProgress
EC’s Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy has been designed to strengthen and
reinforce the relationship that should exist between financial aid and successful academic
participation.
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Federal regulations require that schools establish satisfactory academic progress standards for
studentsapplyingforandreceivingfederalaid.TheseregulationsrequirethattheFinancialAid
Officereviewallperiodsofastudent’senrollmenthistoryregardlessofwhetherfinancialaidwas
received, to determine if a student is making satisfactory academic progress toward an
educationalgoal.Astudent’sprogresswillbeevaluatedattheendofthefallandspringsemesters
bythestandardsoutlinesbelow.Allperiodsofenrollmentwillbeevaluatedregardlessofwhether
ornotfinancialaidwasreceived.AnyacademictranscriptsreceivedbytheFinancialAidOffice
from other colleges will be evaluated using the same Satisfactory Progress Policy as outlined
below.
Thesestandardsapplytoallstudentswhoapplyforandreceivefinancialaidfromthefollowing
programs:
• FederalPellGrant
• FederalWorkStudy
• FederalDirectLoanProgram
• FederalSupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrant
EducationalObjective
StudentsreceivingfinancialaidatECmustbeenrolledinacourseofstudyleadingtoanassociate
orbachelordegree.
In order to satisfy Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements, financial aid recipients
must:
1.
Earnaminimumgradepointaverage(GPA)of2.00forallclassesattemptedduringthe
semesterandhaveaminimum2.00cumulativeGPAattheendofthesecondacademic
year.
GradePointAverage:GradesymbolsofA,B,C,D,orPassearnedduringthesemesterwill
be considered as acceptable for courses completed and Satisfactory Academic Progress
consideration. “Pass” grades will be assigned the equivalent value of a 2.00 GPA. Courses
completedwithanF,I,WorAWwillnotbeconsideredacceptableforSatisfactoryAcademic
Progress.CoursescompletedwithaWM(withdrawalformilitaryleave)areexcludedfrom
thedetermination.Eventhougha“D”isconsideredapassinggrade,thetotalGPAmustnot
fallbelow2.00foreachsemester.
Incompletes: Incompletes will not be considered acceptable for Satisfactory Academic
Progress.Anincompletecoursecountsascreditsattempted,butisnotincludedintheGPA
and credits completed until the incomplete grade changes to a passing or failing grade.
Conversionofan“I”toan“F”isthenincludedintheGPAforthesemester.
Withdrawals: Withdrawals will not be considered acceptable for Satisfactory Academic
Progress.Ifthestudentwithdrawsfromacourseorcourses(Wgrade)afterthefirstweekof
classesduringagiventerm,thecreditsareincludedinthecountofcoursesattempted.A“W”
isnotincludedintheGPA.
RepeatedCourses:Whenastudentrepeatsacourse,thetotalattemptedhourswillincrease
witheachrepeat,butthestudentwillonlyearnhoursforacompletedcourseonce.
Noncredit Remedial Courses: These credits are not computed in the semester’s GPA.
RemedialclassessuccessfullycompletedcounttowardSatisfactoryAcademicProgress.They
do not count toward graduation nor do they count in the determination of grade level for
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student loans. Students are limited to the equivalent of one (1) year, or 32 credit hours of
approvedremedialclassesthatcanbefundedbyfederalfinancialaid.
TransferCredit:Allcreditsacceptedfortransferstudentsareincludedinthetotalattempted
creditsforSAPdeterminationascompletedhoursTransferacceptedhoursdonotequateto
degreespecifichours.Theenrollmentatpriorinstitution(s)ispro-ratedbycountingevery
sixteencreditsorpartthereoftransferredinasonesemester.Thattotalnumberofsemesters
willbesubtractedfromthetwelvesemestermaximumtimeframe.Thenumberremainingis
thenumberofsemestersastudentcanreceivefinancialaidatEcclesiaCollege.Transferhours
donotaffectcumulativeGPAofcreditstakenatEcclesiaCollege.
2. MaximumTimeLength
Federalregulationsrequirethatinstitutionsestablishamaximumtimeperiodorunittotalfor
a student to complete an educational objective if financial aid is received. Financial aid
recipientswillbeconsideredtobemakingSatisfactoryAcademicProgressiftheycomplete
theireducationalobjectivewithinthetimetableindicatedbelow.Theeducationalobjectiveas
indicatedontheFinancialAidApplicationwillbeusedforthisdetermination.
Associate Degree: This requires a completion of a minimum of 60 credits at EC. Students
mustcompletetheireducationalobjectiveswithinthreeyearsandarealloweduptotimeand
ahalfthenumberofcredithoursrequiredintheirdegree.
BachelorDegree:Thisrequiresacompletionofaminimumof120creditsatEC.Students
mustcompletetheireducationalobjectiveswithinsixyearsandarealloweduptotimeanda
halfthenumberofcredithoursrequiredintheirdegree.
3. AminimumNumberofUnits(credithours)tobecompletedeachsemester.
EnrollmentStatusCreditsCompletionRequirements
Enrollment
Status
Cumulative
GPA
Full-time
¾-time
½-time
Lessthan½-
time
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
Minimumnumberof
credithoursearned
eachsemester
10
7.5
5
2.5
EvaluationPeriod
Semester
Semester
Semester
Semester
Academic Year: For the purpose of awarding Federal Student Aid, the definition of an
Academic Year at Ecclesia College is 24 semester hour credits and 30 weeks of classes per
year.
FinancialAidProbation/Disqualification
The Financial Aid Office will evaluate each financial aid recipient’s academic progress each
semester. Each semester-end evaluation will include a GPA review as well as an assessment of
progressmadetowardcompletionofthesemesterminimumunitexpectation.Studentsplacedon
financialaidprobationordisqualifiedfromfinancialassistancewillbesonotifiedinwriting.
FinancialAidProbation
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Students will be placed on financial aid probation if they fail to complete their credit hours
expectation as defined by enrollment status or if they earn less than a 2.0 GPA for all courses
attempted each semester. Financial assistance will be continued during this probationary
semester.
If at the end of the probationary semester a student completes the credit hour expectation as
definedbyenrollmentstatuswithaminimumGPAof2.0,theywillberemovedfromfinancialaid
probation.Studentsnotcompletingsufficientcreditstomeettheprojectedannualminimumcredit
expectationrequirementduringtheprobationarysemesterwillbesubjecttodisqualificationfrom
financialassistance.
FinancialAidDisqualification
Financial aid recipients will be disqualified from financial assistance if, for two consecutively
enrolledsemesters,theyfailtocompletetheminimumsemestercreditexpectationasdefinedby
enrollmentstatus,oriftheyearnlessthana2.0GPAforallcoursesattemptedeachsemester.
Reinstatement
A student who was previously disqualified may have their financial aid reinstated if they meet
theirsemestercreditexpectationasdefinedbyenrollmentstatuswithaminimumGPAof2.0.The
student should complete the same credit expectation in the reinstatement semester as the
semester he or she was disqualified for aid. To be reinstated, the student must submit to the
FinancialAidOfficeacopyofallgradesshowingcoursescompletedalongwithawrittenrequest.
Appeals
AstudentappealmaybefiledfornotmeetingtheGPAstandardorthecredithourexpectation.
Studentsmayalsoappealiftheyhavereachedthemaximumtimeframe.Appealsmaybefiledfor
the following mitigating circumstances: Medical problems; family emergency; other
documentedextenuatingcircumstances.
An appeal form can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office. The student is responsible for
presentingsufficientinformationanddocumentationtosubstantiatetheexistenceofmitigating
circumstances.TheFinancialAidAppealCommitteewillinitiallyreviewtheappeal.Ifthestudent
wishestoappealthedecision,he/shemaymakeawrittenrequesttohaveahearingbeforetheEC
StudentDevelopmentCouncil.ThedecisionoftheStudentDevelopmentCouncilisfinal.
Insummary,thestudentisresponsibletomaintainsatisfactoryacademicprogresstowarda
degree in accordance with the regularly prescribed standards of the College. Full-time
undergraduatestudentsatEcclesiaCollegemustmeetorexceedaminimumcumulativeGPAof2.0
basedona4.0pointscaleeachsemesterofenrollment.
Any student who has less than a 2.0 grade point average in a given semester will be asked to
evaluateprioritiesanddevelopastrategytoimprovehis/herstudyhabits.Studentswillreceivean
academicwarningletterfromtheRegistrarattheendofthefirstsemesterhe/she(1)fallsbelow
a2.0cumulativegradepointaverage,(2)doesnotsuccessfullyachievea2.0gradepointaverage
inagivensemester,or(3)failstomeettheminimumnumberofrequiredunitstobecompleted
each semester in relationship to the hours he/she was enrolled in. Students will receive an
academicprobationletterfromtheRegistrariftheyremainbelowa2.0cumulativegradepoint
averageforasecondconsecutivesemester,orotherwisefailtocompleteSAPinaccordancewith
thiswrittenpolicy.
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Ifastudentwhoreceivesfederalassistancefailstomeetsatisfactoryacademicprogressduringa
semester,he/shewillreceiveappropriatewarningorprobationlettersfromtheFinancialAid
Officeaswell.
StudentClassification
Minimumhoursusedtodeterminestudentclassificationrequirementsarebasedonthefollowing
guidelinesandcompleteddegree-specificsemesterhoursofinstruction:
Freshman
0-29 semestercredithours
Sophomore
30-59
Junior
60-89
Senior90-120+
Remedial(ordevelopmental)coursescannotbecomputedintheabovementionedtotals.
ContinuationasStudent
Continuation of a student at Ecclesia College is not automatic.The college reserves the right to
discontinuetheprogramofanystudentwhofailstodosatisfactoryworkordoesnotcooperate
withthepoliciesofthecollege.TheAdministrationmayrequestthewithdrawalofastudentat
anytime,initsopinionthatastudentdoesnotfitintothespiritoftheinstitution,whetherornot
thestudentconformstothespecificregulationsoftheschool.
AttendanceatandgraduationfromEcclesiaCollegeisunderstoodtobeaprivilege.TheCollege
may request the withdrawal of any student at any time if he or she fails to comply with the
standardsandregulationsoftheinstitutionorisnotcompatiblewithitshonorcode,including
service learning and work learning service. It is imperative for the student to understand that
attendingandreceivingadegreefromECisaprivilege—notaright.
ClassAttendance
Believingthatstudentsinatraditionalclassroomsettingbenefitfromdiscussionandinteraction
withtheinstructorandotherstudents,EcclesiaCollegerequiresregularandpunctualattendance
at all classes. A student may have a maximum of two (2) weeks of unexcused absences before
penaltiesmaybeimposedbytheinstructor,includingbutnotlimitedtoloweringthefinalgrade
orrequiringadditionalcompensatorywork.Astudentwhomissesmorethanfour(4)weeksof
classwillautomaticallyeitherreceiveafailinggradeorbeadministrativelywithdrawnfromthe
courseuponrecommendationoftheinstructortotheAcademicCommittee.
Classabsencesduetosickness,familyemergency,orattendingEcclesiaCollege-sponsoredevents
are considered to be excused absences and the student will be allowed to make up the work
missed.Itisthestudent'sresponsibilitytoapproachtheinstructortoinquireaboutworktobe
made up during these absences. In the case of College-sponsored activities, the student must
consultwiththeinstructorbeforetheabsencetodeterminewhatarrangementsneedtobemade
formakinguptheworktobemissed.
Incasesofextenuatingcircumstances(suchasanextendedillness)beyondthestudent'scontrol,
appealforcreditmaybemadetotheAcademicCommittee.Thisappealmustbeinwriting,state
anddocumentreasonsfortheabsences,andmustbemadebeforesemesterfinalexamsbegin.An
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exception also may be made for College teams who compete in national championship
tournaments.
Studentswhoaretardyforaclasswillbecountedasabsentunlesstheyinformtheinstructorof
theirpresenceattheconclusionoftheclassperiod.Threetardieswillbeconsideredequivalentto
oneabsence.Astudentisconsideredtardyifhe/shearrivesafterthecommencementoftheclass
session.
CourseRepetition
AnycoursetakenatEcclesiaCollegemayberepeatedinordertoimprovethestudent’sgradefor
thatcourse.ThestudentmustapplytotheRegistrar’sOfficeinordertoretakeacourse.Onlythe
final grade and grade points will be counted in the student’s cumulative grade point average.
Additionalfeesand/ortuitionmayapply.
CourseSubstitutions
Intheeventofextraordinarycircumstances,degreecoursesubstitutionsareallowablewiththe
approval of the Academic Committee. Petitions must be submitted in writing prior to the last
semesterofenrollment.StudentswillbenotifiedoftheresultsoftheirpetitionsbytheRegistrar’s
Officeinwriting.
SpecialCourses
Independentstudycoursesaredesignedtofulfillcurriculumrequirementsofone,twoorthree
semester hours when unusual situations arise for a graduating student. Students are asked to
completeastudyprojectthatisequivalenttotraditionaldeliverycoursework.Independentstudy
coursesaretakenforresidencecredit.Further,studentsmusthaveapprovalfromtheAcademic
Dean,degree-grantingDepartmentChairandacademicmentorinordertotakeanindependent
studycourse.Additionalfeesmayapply.
GradingSystem
Studentsaregivenafinalgradeforthecoursebasedonclassroomparticipation,completionof
homeworkassignments,andexaminations.
EcclesiaCollege’sofficialgradingscaleisasfollows:
94-100A 91-93A- 88-90B+
84-87B
81-83B-
78-80C+
74-77C
71-73C-
68-70D+
64-67D
61-63D-
60orbelowF
TranscriptNotations/Abbreviationsindicatethefollowing:
A
91%-100%
CommendableAccomplishment
B
81%-90%
GoodAccomplishment
C
71%-80%
SatisfactoryAccomplishment
D
61%-70%
MinimalAccomplishment
F
60%or
FailureorExcessiveAbsenteeism
below
IP
StudentPre-enrolledorCourseinProgress–nogradeassigned
I
IncompleteWork
AUD
Audit
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P
W
AW
MW
Pass(equivalenttoaminimumgradeof“C”orabove)
WithdrawalwithoutPenaltybyLastDaytoWithdrawPassing
AdministrativeWithdrawal
MilitaryWithdrawal
Repeat
R
Ecclesia College uses a 4.0 cumulative grade point system to compute a student’s final
semestergradepointaswellascumulativegradepointaverage(GPA)fordegreecompletion
asindicatedbelow:
A=4.0
B=3.0
C=2.0
D=1.0
F=0.0
Incomplete(I),Pass(P),MilitaryWithdrawal(MW),andWithdrawal(WorAW)gradesarenot
included in the College’s grade point average computations. A Withdrawal (W, AW or MW)
gradeisgivenforastudent’sterminationofclassesand/orwithdrawalfromtheCollege.
FinalExams
Studentsmust sit for thefinal exam at thespecified time. Incompletegrades may be issued in
casesofdeathorseriousillnessofamemberofthestudent’simmediatefamilyorillnessofthe
studentasdocumentedbyamedicalprofessional.
Incompletes(I)
Incompletegradesarerarelygranted.
AnIncompletegradeisgivenforajustifiablereason,suchasillnessresultinginfailuretocomplete
required assignments and/or examinations. Meeting the necessary course requirements may
changetheincompletestatus.StudentsmustapplyforincompletegradethroughtheRegistrar’s
Officepriortohis/herfinalexaminationinthesubject.
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Thestudentmustpetitionforan“IncompleteGrade”throughtheRegistrar’sOffice.However,
first,he/shemustestablishthathisorherworkisincompleteforgoodcause(lengthyillness,
deathinthefamily,seriousaccident,andsoforth).
Petitionforan“IncompleteGrade”mustbemadebyfillingoutthecorrectformandattaching
allsupportingdocumentation.Illnessshouldbesupportedbyaphysician’snote.
Only those absences that occurred because of an emergency situation can apply toward
considerationofreceivingan“IncompleteGrade”foranyclass.
Thestudentisaccountableforanyotherabsencesandtheywillbedealtwithaccordingtothe
attendancepolicyoftheCollegeand/orspecificentriesinthecoursesyllabus.
Incompletegradesmustberesolvedwithintwoweeksofthebeginningofanewsemesterorthe
finalgradewillbecomean“F.”[SeeAcademicCalendarforspecificfinalduedatesforresolution
ofincompleteworktobesubmittedtoaninstructorforgrading.]
ExtensionofIncomplete(I)
Thegradeof“I”isallowedtoremainonastudenttranscriptforuptoanadditionalsemesteror
untilsuchatimeasanincompletegradehasbeenmadeup.Thetimeextensionapprovedbythe
instructorandstudent’sdegreegrantingdepartmentchairmustbegrantedinwriting,andacopy
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forwarded to the Registrar’s Office. A time extension is granted only to students whose work
remains incomplete for a good reason. It is the responsibility of the student to make up any
incompleteworkandtohavetheprofessorsubmitagradechangetotheRegistrar.Ifthisisnot
done by the end of the second semester following the enrollment of the course, the extended
incompletewillbechangedtoan“F.”
CourseWithdrawal(W)
Whenacourseisdroppedafterthefirstweekofclasses,a“W”gradeisrecorded.Studentsmust
initiatetheprocessofwithdrawalfromaspecificcoursebycompletingaCourseWithdrawalForm
obtainedfromtheRegistrar’sOffice.Anystudentwhowithdrawsafterthespecificdateannounced
intheacademiccalendarwillreceivean“F”inthecourse.Specialfeesapply.
AdministrativeWithdrawal(AW)
Anadministrativewithdrawal(AW)gradeisappliedintwoways:First,inexceptionalcases,a
studentmayrequestan“AW”aftertheeighthweekdeadlineforwithdrawingwithapassinggrade
ifhe/shecanshowgoodcause.Second,theadministrationorprofessormayrequestthatastudent
begrantedan“AW”fromacourse.ThesedecisionsaremadeinconsultationwiththeAcademic
Committee.ThisgradewillnotaffectadverselytheGPA.
MilitaryWithdrawal(MW)
ShouldastudentintheNationalGuardorinaregularbranchofmilitaryservicebecalledtoactive
duty,andbeunabletomakeupcourseworkmissedwithinareasonableperiodoftime,he/she
maybegranteda“MW”grade.ThisgradewillnotaffectadverselytheGPA.
AcademicHonors
President’sListandDean’sList
TheDean’sListrecognizesstudentswhocarryatleast12unitsforcreditinasemester,exclusive
ofdevelopmentalcourses,andwhoattainagradepointaverageof3.50orbetterwithnograde
belowa“C”.
The President’s List recognizes students who carry at least 12 units for credit in a semester,
exclusiveofdevelopmentalcourses,andwhoattainagradepointaverageof4.00.
GraduatingwithHonors
Residentialstudentswhofulfillthedegreerequirementswithagradepointaverage(GPA)ofat
least3.85andreceivean“A”or“B”gradeontheseniorpaper/projectwillreceivethedistinction
summacumlaude.StudentswithaGPAbetween3.60and3.849whoreceivean“A”or“B”grade
ontheseniorpaper/projectwillreceivethedistinctionmagnacumlaude.StudentswithaGPA
between 3.30 and 3.599 and who receive an “A” or ”B” grade on the senior paper/project will
receivethedistinctioncumlaude.
Forpurposesofgraduation,thefinalfallsemestercumulativeGPAisthevalueusedaspotential
graduatesarepresentedtothefacultyforevaluationintheearlyspringasmeetingtheirdegree
andothergraduationrequirementsatECandfornominationtotheBoardofGovernance.
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Receiving academic honors is a privilege based on more than academic achievement. It is also
basedonChristiancharacterdemonstratedfaithfullythroughthecollegeexperience.Toreceive
academic honors, a student must: (1) have completed his/her academic requirements; (2) be
successfulintheoraldefenseoftheseniorpaper/projectpriortoMarch15th;(3)havemetthe
cumulative GPA parameters mentioned above; (4) have been a full-time student at least three
semestersatEcclesiaCollege;and(5)receivetheapprovalofthefaculty.
ClassroomEthics
Ecclesia College is committed to honor and respect both teachers and students. Therefore,
students will be asked to turn off cell phones, as well as blackberries and other electronic
communication devices, upon entering the classroom. Ear headsets and/or other devices or
clothingthatmayimpairastudentfromhearingorseeingtheprofessor,beithimself/herselfor
others, are considered inappropriate. The College’s dress code will be enforced (see Student
Handbook).
AcademicHonestyandIntegrity
EcclesiaCollegeiscommittedtoequipping,preparingandraisingupgraduateswhomaintaina
lifestyleoftruthfulness,honestyandintegrity.Consequently,anytypeofacademicdishonestyis
viewed as a serious violation of Christian standards and ethics. A good working definition of
plagiarismis“passingoffanyoneelse’swork,ideas,orresearchasyourown.”Studentswillbe
taughthowtouseacademicallyhonestwaysofgivingcreditforsomeoneelse’sideas,conclusions
and/orresearch.
Cheatingonexamsorplagiarismwillnotbetolerated.Violationsofthesestandardswillresult
insubstantialpenalties.Firsttimeoffenderswillreceivean“F”ontheassignmentortest;second
timeoffenderswillreceivean“F”inthecourse;thirdtimeoffenderswillbereferredtotheDean
ofStudentsforprobationaryand/orexpulsionreview.Anyinstanceofcheatingorplagiarismwill
bereportedtotheAcademicOffice.
Shouldanincidentbereportedbyasecondinstructorwithregardtoanindividualstudent,the
matter will be forwarded immediately by the Academic Dean to the Dean of Students for
appropriateaction.
AcademicCourseEnrollmentRequirementsperSemester
All Ecclesia College full-time students are required to take at least one Bible (BIBL), Theology
(THEO)orReligion(REL)courseeachsemesterofenrollmentuntilsuchatimeasalltheirdegree
BIBL/THEO or REL requirements are met. Further, all students MUST participate in the
appropriateServiceLearningsectioneachsemesterofenrollmentatEcclesiaCollege.
IncomingFallsemesterfreshmenandtransferstudentsarerequiredtoenrollintheAlphaSeminar
(and corresponding Service Learning I) as well as the Ecclesia College first semester learning
communitycohortclasses(MentoringFoundations:GridsforLifeandLearningandeitherIntro.
to Humanities: Worldview or Intro. to the Bible). The remaining cohort classes should be
completed by the end of the student’s first year at Ecclesia College. Transfer students with a
minimumof28completedhoursareexemptfromBetaSeminarintheSpringsemester.
ACTTestingforSectionPlacement
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ACT testing is available at Ecclesia College for the purpose placement and/or scholarship
determination.ECisnotarecognizedACTtestingsiteforpurposesofathleticeligibility.Shoulda
student desire to be tested or retested at EC to better their opportunity for an academic
scholarship or to avoid taking remedial classes, he/she should contact the Registrar’s Office to
scheduleanexamination.Thecostis$35,payableatthetimeoftesting.
Scoresfromothercollegesareacceptedintransferifsentdirectlyfromtheoriginatingcollegeto
theECRegistrar’sOffice.
StudentswhofailtomeetahighschoolortransfercumulativeGPAof2.5andachieveaminimum
ACT score of 19 (or equivalency) in English or Math will be placed in developmental/remedial
classeswithoutexception.Further,withoutadequatecumulativescores,theymustenrollinone
ofthecollege’sassociatedegreesuntilcollegecompetencyisdemonstrated.
CLEPTesting
CLEPtestingisavailableinmanysubjectsinconjunctionwithotherareacollegesandtestingsites.
MoreinformationisavailableintheRegistrar’sOffice.
OtherPlacementTesting
Baccalaureatestudentswilltesttheircomputercompetencyskillsasapre-requisitefortakingthe
CSCI2300MicrocomputerApplicationsinBusinesscourse.ABibleContenttestisadministered
to entering students and again prior to graduation for assessment purposes. Music Ministries'
majorsandminorswillbetestedintheareasofmusictheoryandmustauditionintheirprincipal
and secondary applied instruments, including voice, prior to formal admission into the music
ministries/worshipleadershipprogramofstudy.
DegreeCompletion/CatalogSelection
TheAcademicCatalog,whichdeterminesastudent’sgraduationrequirements,isthecatalogin
effectwhenthestudentbeginshis/herstudiesatEcclesiaCollege.Intheeventastudentelectsto
changetoadifferenteditionoftheCollege’sAcademicCatalog,thestudentmustunderstandthat
he/shemaynotreturntoapreviouseditionofanAcademicCatalog.Thestudentmayelectto
changetoanyeditionoftheAcademicCatalogthatisineffectduringhis/herstudiesatEcclesia
College;allchangesmustbeinwritingandsubmittedtotheRegistrar’sOfficetobecomeofficial.
Shouldastudentinterrupthis/herstudiesatEcclesiaCollegeforthree(3)consecutivesemesters,
he/she will re-enter under the current guidelines and degree requirements of the Academic
Catalogineffectonthedateofre-entry.
GraduationRequirements
ThereshouldbeevidenceofcharacterandconductofsuchqualitybywhichtheCollegeFaculty
canwholeheartedlyrecommendthegraduatetotheBoardofGovernanceforgraduation.Ecclesia
College evaluates student character formation through its Service Learning and Work Learning
Serviceprograms.
Toberecommendedforabaccalaureatedegree,thestudentmustsatisfactorilymeetthe
followingrequirements:
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The satisfactory completion of all required 128 semester credit hours toward a bachelor’s
degreewithaminimumgradeof“C”(oritsequivalent)inthemajor,aminimumgradeof“B”
orhigherforIntegrativeSeniorSeminarsI&II,andacumulativeoverallgradepointaverage
of2.0orabove.
Satisfactorysettlementofallfinancialaccounts.
Satisfactory completion of all Service Learning requirements. (See section on Service
Learning.)
SatisfactorycompletionoftheCollege’sWorkLearningServiceProgram.(Residentstudents
only.)
To be recommended for an associate degree, the student must satisfactorily meet the
followingrequirements:
• The satisfactory completion of all required 64 semester credit hours toward an associate
degreewithaminimumgradeof“C”(oritsequivalent)andacumulativeoverallgradepoint
averageof2.0orabove.
• Satisfactorysettlementofallfinancialaccounts.
• Satisfactory completion of all Service Learning requirements. (See section on Service
Learning.)
• SatisfactorycompletionoftheCollege’sWorkLearningServiceProgram.(Residentstudents
only.)
TransferStudents
Transfer students into a baccalaureate degree program at Ecclesia College must complete at
least the final thirty (30) semester hours in residence with a minimum cumulative grade point
average of 2.0 or above to be eligible for a bachelor’s degree. The student must successfully
complete a minimum of 6 semester hours in his/her major as well as Advanced Mentoring
Foundations,IntegrativeSeniorSeminarsI&IIwithaminimumgradeof“B”orhigher,inaddition
to the fulfillment of one year of the Work Learning Service Program and one year of Service
Learningrequirements.EcclesiaCollegebaccalaureatedegreesrequire128hourswithaminimum
2.0 GPA for satisfactory completion, as well as fulfillment of all financial accounts. (Refer to all
graduationrequirementslistedabove.)
TransferstudentsintoanassociatedegreeprogramatEcclesiaCollegemustcompleteatleast
fifteen(15)semesterhoursinresidencewithanaverageminimumgradepointof2.0inorderto
receiveadiploma.ThestudentmustsuccessfullycompleteMentoringFoundations:GridsforLife
&Learning,inadditiontoaminimumofonesemesteroftheWorkLearningServiceProgramand
onesemesterofServiceLearningrequirementstoreceiveanassociatedegreeatEcclesiaCollege.
Ecclesia College associate degrees require 64 hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA for satisfactory
completion,aswellasfulfillmentofallfinancialaccounts.
SecondBaccalaureate
Students desiring to complete a second baccalaureate degree through Ecclesia College must
pursueadegreemajoratEcclesiathatisdifferentfromthefirstearnedaccreditedbaccalaureate
degree major. At least the final thirty (30) semester hours in residence are to be taken with a
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minimumcumulativegradepointaverageof2.0orabove.Thestudentmustsuccessfullycomplete
aminimumof6semesterhoursinhis/hersecondmajoratEcclesiaaswellasAdvancedMentoring
Foundations,IntegrativeSeniorSeminarsI&IIwithaminimumgradeof“B”orhigher,andthe
college’sminimumBible/Theologyrequirements.Inaddition,graduatesareexpectedtocomplete
oneyearoftheWorkLearningServiceProgram,oneyearofServiceLearningandmeetallfinancial
accountobligations.(Refertoallgraduationrequirementslistedabove.)
GraduationApplication
Studentswhoexpecttocompleterequirementsforadegreeduringthecurrentacademicyearmust
submit an application for graduation (available in the Registrar’s Office) in order to receive a
diploma.
Applicationsareduepriortothecommencementofthestudent’sfinalsemesterofenrollmentat
EcclesiaCollege;agraduationfeeof$75.00willbeassessedatregistration.
GraduationAssessment
Althoughassistancewithcourseselectionisgiventothestudent,itistheultimateresponsibility
ofthestudenttoworkwithhis/herAcademicMentortoensurethatgraduationrequirementsare
metinatimelymannerpriortohis/heranticipatedgraduationdate.Asthestudentmeetswith
his/her Academic Mentor, the Academic Mentor will apprise the student of any unmet
requirementsforgraduation.
AformalletterwillbesentbytheRegistrartoformalizeanydeficienciesimmediatelyfollowing
the Fall semester of the student’s senior year and a note to this effect will be entered into the
studentmanagementsystem.
IntegrativeSeniorSeminarProject
TheIntegrativeSeniorSeminarfinalprojectreportisdueintheRegistrar’sOfficenolaterthan
April15stforastudenttobeeligibletoparticipateintheMaygraduationcommencementexercises.
PublishedGraduationRates
Ecclesia College’s current graduation rates may be viewed by accessing information from the
NationalCenterforEducationStatisticsatthefollowinglink:nces.ed.gov
DegreeProgramRecommendations
Duetoprogramdesignandactivities,studentsareencouragedtoliveincampusresidencehalls
andareaskednottoseekemploymentduringthefirstyearofstudyatEcclesiaCollege.
TransferofCredit
EcclesiaCollegerecognizesacademicworkcompletedinotherinstitutionsofequivalentstanding
onthebasisthatcoursecontentanddeliveryissimilartothatofferedatEcclesiaCollegeandthat
thestudenthasearnedaminimumgradeof“C”orequivalency.Inaddition,coursecreditand
advancedplacementmaybeobtainedthroughAPcredit,CLEPexaminations,militarycredit(i.e.,
basictrainingmeetstheCollege’sphysicaleducationrequirementsforgraduation),andresident
courseexaminations.
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ProtocolforTranscriptEvaluations
Official transcripts of all post-secondary coursework must be submitted directly from the
student’sCollegeRegistrartotheEcclesiaCollegeRegistrarat9653NationsDrive,Springdale,AR
72762. Faxed transcripts issued directly from college to college are considered “official”.
Transcriptsissuedtothestudentarenotconsidered“official”transcripts.
Intheeventastudentdoesnotsubmitofficialcopiesofhis/heracademictranscriptswithintwo
weeks of the beginning of his/her first semester of study at Ecclesia College, he/she will be
classifiedasa“freshman”forfinancialaidpurposesuntilsuchatimeasallappropriate“official”
documentationisreceivedbytheTransferCoordinatorintheRegistrar’sOffice.AftertheTransfer
Coordinatorhasassessedeachofficialtranscript,thestudentmayviewhis/hertransferevaluation
onthecollege’sstudentmanagementsystem(Populi/Dashboard).
PetitionforPolicyExceptionformsmaybecompletedthroughtheRegistrar’sOfficetorequest
furtherconsiderationwithregardtocoursetransferabilitybytheAcademicCommittee.
TransferofCreditsfromUnaccreditedInstitutions
StudentswhohavetakencoursesatanunaccreditedinstitutionmaycontacttheRegistrar’sOffice
regarding current policy and procedure with regard to course transferability and articulation
agreementscurrentlyineffect.
TransferofCourse/DegreeCredittoOtherInstitutions
ThestudentshouldbeawarethatsomecoursesanddegreeprogramsofferedatEcclesiaCollege
maynottransfer.Eachreceivinginstitutiondeterminesthetransferabilityofcourse/degreecredit.
Ecclesia College has many courses approved on the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS).
Evaluatedcoursesmaybeviewedat:acts.adhe.edu/studenttransfer.aspx
Licensure
Coursework for the Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Counseling degree is not accepted for
counseling/counselorlicensureintheStateofArkansas.Thecompletionofanaccreditedmaster’s
programintheappropriatefieldisrequiredforstatelicensure.
AcademicAppealProcess
EcclesiaCollegehaschosentousetheterm“AcademicAppeal”inlieuofcomplaintorgrievance.
Students are encouraged to address their appeals to the appropriate persons and/or
administrativedepartments.
Academicappealsshouldbemadeinthefollowingorder:
AppealtotheInstructor
AppealtotheDepartmentChair*
AppealtotheDivisionChair*
AppealtoAcademicDean*
AppealtoAcademicCommittee*
* AppealstotheDepartmentChair,DivisionChair,AcademicDeanand/orAcademicCommittee
mustbemadeinwriting(preferablytypewritten)andsubmittedtotheAcademicDean.
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Forallothertypesofappeals,seeStudentComments&Appeals.
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ACADEMICPROGRAMS
EcclesiaCollegeprovidesstudentswithaselectionofassociateandbachelordegreesinavariety
of fields. The Program Coordinator for all degrees offered by Ecclesia College is Dr. Robert
Headrick,AcademicDean.HealsoservesastheGeneralStudiesDivisionChair.
DivisionChairshelpinfaculty/curriculumcoordinationandstudentmentoring/advisement.The
following faculty serves as Division Chairs: Dr. Rick L. Grace—Bible/Theology, Mr. Jesse E.
Wadkins—Professional,andMrs.DonnaP.Brown—ChristianLeadership.
DepartmentalChairsinclude:Mr.GaryL.BurneyinBusinessAdministration,Mr.JesseWadkins
withMrs.KathyPryorinSportManagement,Dr.RickL.GraceinBiblicalStudies,Dr.RickL.Grace
withMrs.AnitaRankininPsychologyandCounseling,Mrs.DonnaP.BrownwithMr.SteveHudson
inChristianLeadership,Mrs.DonnaP.BrowninMusicMinistriesandDr.AngelaCourage-Mellott
inCommunication.
Faculty with earned doctorates and master’s degrees from accredited colleges/universities and
seminariesarethemainteachingfacultyofEcclesiaCollege.Facultystatusisgrantedadditionally
totheLibraryDirector,Registrar,andServiceLearningDirector.
GeneralDescription
Ecclesia College’s baccalaureate programs provide the basis for an education derived from the
premisethatalltruthisGod'struthandthatJesusChrististhemodelforthedevelopmentofthe
wholeperson.
Establishedonthefoundation“KnowingGodandmakingHimknown”,eachdegreeprogramis
designed to produce maturation and growth in the character of the student through the
application of God's truth with a firm conviction of His Word being authoritative in one’s life.
ThroughouttheirtimeatEcclesia,students,andthenalumni,areencouragedtoembraceavision
forsocietalimpartationandlifelonglearning.
DegreesOffered
BaccalaureatedegreesearnedatEcclesiaCollegearegranteduponthesuccessfulcompletionofa
minimum of 120 semester credit hours (or equivalency) per specific degree requirements.
Associatedegreesaregrantedbaseduponthesuccessfulcompletionofaminimumof60semester
credithours(orequivalency)—perspecificdegreerequirements.
Traditional campus on-site degrees are presented in the following pagesby academic division;
studentsinterestedinEConlinedegreeprogramsmayrefertothewebsiteformoreinformation:
www.ecollege.edu
DivisionofGeneralStudies
AssociateofScience
AssociateofArts
AssociateofGeneralStudies
DivisionofBiblical/TheologicalStudies
BachelorofScienceinPsychologyandCounseling
BachelorofBiblicalStudies
AssociateofBiblicalStudies
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DivisionofChristianLeadership
BachelorofArtsinCommunication
BachelorofArtsinLeadership
BachelorofChristianLeadership
BachelorofMusicMinistries
DivisionofProfessionalStudies
BachelorofArtsinPoliticalScience(newFall2016)
BachelorofScienceinBusinessAdministration(general)
BachelorofScienceinBusinessAdministrationinEconomicsandFinance
BachelorofScienceinBusinessAdministrationinManagement
BachelorofScienceinBusinessAdministrationinMarketing
BachelorofScienceinSportManagement
DivisionofGraduateStudies(DistanceEducationonly)
MasterofChristianLeadership
ExecutiveChristianMBA
DeclaringaMajor
Itisinthebestinterestofthestudenttodeclareamajorassoonaspossible.Thisassuresthemost
efficient student advisement toward timely degree completion. Students are given the
opportunity to indicate their major interests and related areas of study (minor and/or
concentration/emphasis)atregistration.
Freshmen degree-seeking students who remain undecided as to their major automatically are
enrolledintheAssociateofBiblicalStudiesdegreeatEC.
Students are assigned an academic mentor/student advisor based on their degree interest. In
many cases, the initial academic mentor/advisor is the student’s degree granting division or
departmentchair.
Studentswhohavelessthana2.5inhighschoolortransferGPAandlessthanacompositescore
of19ontheACT(orequivalency)mustenrollinoneoftheCollege’sassociatedegreesuntilcollege
levelcompetencyisdemonstrated.
Majors,Minorsand/orConcentrations/Emphases
Amajorconsistsofatleastthirty(30)semesterhoursinthesubject,withatleast24hoursbeing
attheupperlevel(junior/seniorcredithours).SomemajorsatECrequiresignificantlymorethan
30 semester hours for completion. A complete listing of majors and corresponding degrees
followsinthesectionentitled“curricularchoices”.
Aminorconsistsofatleasteighteen(18)semesterhoursinthesubject,withatleasttwelve(12)
hours being at the upper level (junior/senior credit hours). A minor can be created from any
approvedEcclesiaCollegemajorbychoosingtwolowerlevelcoursesandfourupperlevelcourses
fromthepublishedmajor,incoordinationwithstudentacademicmentorandwithapprovalofthe
degreegrantingdivisionchair.Someprerequisitecoursesmayapply.
Aconcentrationconsistsofatleast12semesterhoursinthesubject,andallrequiredhoursmust
beupperlevelcourses(junior/seniorcredithours).EChaspublishedconcentrationswithinthe
BachelorofScienceinBusinessAdministration.
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Anemphasisconsistsofatleast9semesterhoursinthesubject,andallrequiredhoursmustbe
upperlevelcourses(junior/seniorcredithours).Groupingsbysubjectemphasesareassociated
withtheBachelorofChristianLeadershipdegreeprimarily.
Note:Lowerlevelcoursesarefreshmanandsophomorecredithoursandupperlevelcoursesare
juniorandseniorcredithours.TheseconddigitofanECcoursenumberindicatesthenumberof
credithoursearned.
ChangingyourMajor,Minorand/orConcentration/Emphasis
Stepstochangingyourmajor,minorand/orconcentration/emphasis:
• StudentobtainsaMajor/MinorChangeFormfromtheRegistrar’sOffice.
• Student fills out the entire form and takes it to the new major division chair for
departmentalapprovalandassignmentofanadvisor.Itisimperativethesetwolinesbe
filledoutbeforetheformisconsideredcomplete.
• Student brings all parts of the signed form to the Registrar’s Office where the form is
stamped.
• Registrarentersthenewinformationinthestudentmanagementsystemandretainsa
papercopyforthestudent’spermanentfile.
• Arequestforchangeinmajor,minorand/orconcentration/emphasismaybesubmitted
at the student’s discretion and is not limited to the time of registration. However, the
morechangesthataremadeindegreeselection,thegreaterthepossibilitythatitwilltake
morethanfouryearstocompleteadegreeprogram.
CurricularChoices
The student will have many opportunities to meet with his/her assigned academic
mentor/studentadvisoroverthecourseofthefreshmanthroughsenioryears.Academicmentors
canhelpeachstudentmakemeaningfulandappropriatelifeandlearningchoices.
ResidentialdegreeoptionsbeginningintheFallof2015include:
Majorsandrespectivedegrees:
Biblical-TheologicalStudies –
BusinessAdministration
–
BachelorofScienceinBusinessAdministration
Communication
–
ChristianLeadership
–
Leadership –
MusicMinistries
–
PoliticalScience
–
BachelorofArtsinPoliticalScience
Psychology&Counseling
–
BachelorofScienceinPsychology&Counseling
SportManagement –
Minors:
BiblicalStudies
ChristianLeadership
Communication
InterdisciplinaryStudies
InterculturalStudies(Missions)
MusicMinistries
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PoliticalScience
PsychologyandCounseling
SportManagement
WorshipLeadership
AssociatedegreesofferedatEcclesia:
AssociateofScience
AssociateofArts
ExplanationofCourseNumberingSystem
Numbering
ThenumberingofEcclesiaCollegecourseshasthefollowingsignificance:Thefirstnumberusually
indicatestheacademiclevelofthecourse:
Freshmanlevelcoursesbeginwitha“1”=1000andhigher.
Sophomorelevelcoursesbeginwitha“2”=2000andhigher.
Juniorlevelcoursesbeginwitha“3”=3000andhigher.
Seniorlevelcoursesbeginwitha“4”=4000andhigher.
The second digit in Ecclesia College’s numeration system indicates the amount of semester
credithourseachcoursereceives.Example:Acoursenumbered2300isasophomorecourse
receivingthreesemestercredithours.
Prefixes
Thelasttwodigitsinthecoursenumberdistinguishthatcoursefromothersofferedwithinthe
samedisciplineofstudy.
Developmental coursework or elective courses taken for personal enrichment usually are
designatednumbersbetween0100and0999.Exceptionstothisnumerationprotocolmayinclude
remedialEnglishandremedialmath.
Coursedescriptionsappearinalphabeticalorderwithinthecollege’sfourdivisionsaccordingto
subjectprefixes.
EcclesiaCollegecoursesubjectprefixdesignationsareasfollows:
ACCT -
Accounting
FREN -
French
ARTS -
FineArts
GREK -
NewTest.(Koine)Greek
BIBL -
Bible
HIST -
SocialStudies/History
BIOL -
Biology
HUMN -
Humanities
BUSN -
Business
LEAD -
Leadership
CCMM- Cross-CulturalMinistries
MATH -
Mathematics
CHMN -
ChristianMinistries
MGMT -
Management
COMM -
CommunicationMinistries
MKTG -
Marketing
CSCI -
ComputerScience
MMIN -
MusicMinistries
ECON -
Economics
PHED -
PhysicalEducation
EDUC -
EducationMinistries
PHYS -
PhysicalScience
ENGL -
English
PSCI -
PoliticalScience/Govt.
FINC -
Finance
PSCS -
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REL
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SOCI -
SPAN -
SPMT -
STDV -
STWL -
THEO -
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
SportManagement
StudentDevelopment
StudentWorkLearning
Theology
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Ecclesia College Distance Education Degree Programs
Distanceeducationprogramsoffercurriculaequivalenttothoseofferedoncampus,withthebenefit
ofconvenience.
Toreceiveinstructionthroughthismedium,studentsmusthaveadequatecomputerequipmentand
sufficientskillstobeabletoreceiveinstructionviatheinternet.Tofindthelatestinformationabout
theonlineprogram,visitthewebsiteathttp://ecollege.edu/technical-requirements/
Studentsmaycompleteentiredegreesonlinethroughdistanceeducation.Theseinclude:
Undergraduate
AssociateofScience
AssociateofArts
Graduate
ChristianExecutiveMBA
FormoreinformationregardingEC’sonlineprogramsandcourselistingsaswellasdegree
requirements,pleaserefertowww.ecollege.edu/econline
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Ecclesia College Traditional Degree Programs
The following pages contain Ecclesia College traditional delivery degree programs with a listing of
theirprogrammaticobjectivesbydivision.
Degreesarepresentedinthefollowingorder:
Undergraduate
AssociateofScience
AssociateofArts
BachelorofScienceinBusinessAdministrationinEconomicsandFinance
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DIVISIONOFGENERALSTUDIES
Dr.RobertE.Headrick,GeneralStudiesDivisionChair
TheDivisionofGeneralStudiesoffersthreeassociatedegrees:
AssociateofScience–TheAssociateofScience(A.S.)degreeisdesignedforstudentswhowanttofurthertheir
educationbycompletingabachelor’sdegreeinoneoftheSTEMfields:science,technology,engineeringor
math.ThemainacademicdifferencebetweentheA.S.andtheA.A.degreesisthattheA.S.degreerequiresone
extramathcourse(higherthancollegealgebra)andoneextrasciencecourseinthegeneraleducationareaof
study.
Associate of Arts – The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree is designed for students who want to further their
educationbycompletingabachelor’sdegree.Studentsarepreparedandenabledtosucceedinafour-year
college academically, whether at Ecclesia or by transfer to another institution of higher learning. A
comprehensivelistingofthegeneraleducationobjectivesofEcclesiaCollegeisenunciatedbelow.
AssociateofGeneralStudies–TheAssociateofGeneralStudies(A.G.S.)degreeisdesignedtoaccommodate
thelifetimecareerandvocationalneedsofstudents.Thedegreemeetsstaterequirementsingeneralstudies
andalsoallowsthestudenttoselect21electivehourswhichhe/shecanchoosewiththehelpoftheiracademic
mentors/advisors.
AcomprehensivelistingofInstitutionalOutcomesandProgramObjectivesaslistedelsewhereinthiscatalog
onpages9-10.
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ASSOCIATEOFSCIENCEDEGREE
GeneralEducationStudies–45Sem./Hrs.
English(6)
ENGL1300
ENGL1310
Speech/Communication(3)
Chooseone:
COMM1300
COMM1320
Mathematics(3)
Chooseone:
MATH1350
MATH1370
RequiredMathematics(3)
MATH2370
ComputerScience(3)
CSCI2300
Science(12)
EnglishCompositionI
EnglishCompositionII
PrinciplesofOralCommunication
FundamentalsofCommunication
CollegeMathematics
CollegeAlgebra
FiniteMath(SurveyofCalculusorothermathhigherthanCollegeAlgebra)
MicrocomputerApplicationsinBusiness(Prerequisite:CSCI1300orequivalency)
Choosethree:
BIOL1400
PHYS1400
BIOL2400
BIOL2401
RequiredHumanities(3)
HUMN1310
FineArts/Humanities(3)
Chooseone:
ARTS1330
ARTS1350
ENGL2300
HUMN2320
RequiredSocialSciences(3)
PSCI2300
SocialSciences(3)
Chooseone:
ECON2330
ECON2340
HIST2310
HIST2311
HIST2360
HIST2370
BehavioralSciences(3)
Chooseone:
PSCS1300
SOCI1300
PSCS2360
GeneralBiology&Lab
PhysicalScience&Lab
HumanAnatomy&Physiology&LabI
HumanAnatomy&Physiology&LabII
Intro.toHumanities:Worldview
FineArts:Theater
MusicAppreciation
WorldLiterature
WorldReligions
U.S.Government
PrinciplesofMacroeconomics
PrinciplesofMicroeconomics
U.S.HistoryI
U.S.HistoryII
WesternCivilizationI
WesternCivilizationII
GeneralPsychology
Intro.toSociology
HumanGrowth&Development
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InstitutionalRequirements–18Sem./Hrs.
StudentDevelopment(6)
STDV1110
STDV1111
STDV2103
STDV1060-1061
STDV2060-2061
AlphaSeminar
BetaSeminar
EmploymentStrategies
ServiceLearningI–II
ServiceLearningIII–IV
(Requiredparticipationeachsemesterofattendance.)
STDV2300
Religion(12)
EthicalDecisionsintheWorkPlace
Required:
REL1350
REL2310
MentoringFoundations:GridsforLifeandLearning
Intro.toChristianTheology:NatureandCharacterofGod
Choosetwo:
REL1300
REL1310
REL1320
Intro.totheBible(IfyoureceiveasatisfactoryscoreontheBibleContentTest,you
maychoosetotakeOldTestamentorNewTestamentSurveyinstead.)
OldTestamentSurvey
NewTestamentSurvey
GeneralElective:Minimumof1Sem./Hr.
TOTALPROGRAMREQUIREMENTS=64SemesterHours.
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ASSOCIATEOFARTSDEGREE
English(6)
ENGL1300
ENGL1310
Chooseone:
COMM1300
COMM1320
Mathematics(3)
Chooseone:
MATH1350
MATH1370
ComputerScience(3)
CSCI2300
EnglishCompositionI
CollegeMathematics
CollegeAlgebra(orMathhigherthanCollegeAlgebra)
Science(8)
Choosetwo:
BIOL1400
PHYS1400
BIOL2400
BIOL2401
HUMN1310
Chooseone:
ARTS1330
ARTS1350
ENGL2300
HIST2320
PSCI2300
SocialSciences(3)
GeneralBiology&Lab
PhysicalScience&Lab
FineArts:Theater
MusicAppreciation
WorldLiterature
WorldReligions
U.S.Government
Chooseone:
ECON2330
ECON2340
HIST2310
HIST2311
HIST2360
HIST2370
U.S.HistoryI
U.S.HistoryII
Chooseone:
PSCS1300
SOCI1300
PSCS2360
GeneralPsychology
Intro.toSociology
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STDV1110
STDV1111
STDV2103
STDV1060-1061
STDV2060-2061
AlphaSeminar
BetaSeminar
ServiceLearningI–II
ServiceLearningIII–IV
STDV2300
Religion(12)
Required:
REL1350
REL2310
Choosetwo:
REL1300
REL1310
REL1320
MentoringFoundations:GridsforLifeandLearning
Intro.totheBible
OldTestamentSurvey
NewTestamentSurvey
GeneralElectives:4Sem./Hrs.
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ASSOCIATEOFGENERALSTUDIESDEGREE
English(6)
ENGL1300
ENGL1310
Chooseone:
COMM1300
COMM1320
Mathematics(3)
Chooseone:
MATH1350
MATH1370
ComputerScience(3)
CSCI2300
PhysicalEducation(1)
PHED1150-1
Humanities(3)
HUMN1310
SocialSciences(6)
PSCI2300
Chooseone:
HIST2310
HIST2311
HIST2360
HIST2370
EnglishCompositionI
CollegeMathematics
CollegeAlgebra
LifetimeHealth&Fitness
U.S.Government
U.S.HistoryI
U.S.HistoryII
InstitutionalRequirements-18Sem./Hrs.
STDV1110
STDV1111
STDV2103
STDV1060-1
STDV2060-1
AlphaSeminar(firstFallsemesterofenrollment)
BetaSeminar(freshmanstudentsonly)
EmploymentStrategies(lastsemesterofenrollment)
ServiceLearningI,II
ServiceLearningIII,IV
STDV2300
Religion(12)
Required:
REL1350
REL2310
Choosetwo:
REL1300
REL1310
REL1320
MentoringFoundations:GridsforLife&Learning
Intro.totheBible
OldTestamentSurvey
NewTestamentSurvey
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Electives-21Sem./Hrs.
Thisdegreeplanisflexibleinordertofurtherthestudent’sspecificeducation/occupationalgoalsandisintendedtobe
developedinconsultationwiththestudent’sacademicmentor.
ADVISEMENTOPTION1–ForstudentscontinuingtowardaB.S.inBusinessAdministrationatEC:
ACCT2300
ACCT2310
BUSN1300
BUSN2300
BUSN2320
COMM2320
ECON2330
ECON2340
MGMT2300
MKTG2300
PrinciplesofAccountingI
PrinciplesofAccountingII
BusinessFoundations
TheLegalEnvironmentofBusiness
DataAnalysis&Interpretation(Statistics)
BusinessCommunications
PrinciplesofManagement
PrinciplesofMarketing
ADVISEMENTOPTION2–ForstudentsinterestedinmaximizingtheirGen.Ed.creditsinpreparationfor
furtherbaccalaureatestudies:
ElectivesinSciencelecture&lab–choicesinclude:
BIOL1400
GeneralBiology&Lab
PHYS1400
PhysicalScience&Lab
BIOL2400
HumanAnatomyandPhysiology&LabI
BIOL2401
HumanAnatomyandPhysiology&LabII
ElectivesinEconomics–choicesinclude:
ECON2330
ECON2340
ElectivesinBehavioralStudies–choicesinclude:
PSCS1300
GeneralPsychology:LifePrinciples
SOCI1300
Intro.toSociology
PSCS2360
ElectivesinSocialSciences–choicesinclude:
HIST2310
U.S.HistoryI
HIST2311
U.S.HistoryII
HIST2360
HIST2370
ElectivesinFineArts/Humanities–choicesinclude:
ARTS1330
FineArts:Theater
ARTS1350
MusicAppreciation
ENGL2300
WorldLiterature
HIST2320
WorldReligions
ElectivesinCommunication–choicesinclude:
COMM1320
COMM1360
Intro.toMediaCommunication
COMM2320
ElectivesinMathematics:
MATH1370
CollegeAlgebra
MATH2370
FiniteMath
ADVISEMENTOPTION3–Auniqueblendofcoursesmaybedevelopedinconsultationwiththestudent’s
academicmentorandapprovedbythedegree-grantingchairtomeetspecificstudenteducational/occupational
goals.
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DIVISIONOFBIBLICAL/THEOLOGICALSTUDIES
Dr.RickL.Grace,Biblical/TheologicalDivisionChair
ThreedegreesareofferedwithintheBiblical/TheologicalStudiesDivision:
BachelorofScienceinPsychology&Counseling(B.S.)
BachelorofBiblicalStudies(B.B.S.)
AssociateofBiblicalStudies(A.B.S.)
Psychology&CounselingProgramObjectives
Ecclesia College prepares and enables students to achieve competence in seven broad areas: Biblical
Worldview and Faith, Critical and Creative Thinking, Effective Communication, Integrity, Leadership,
Lifelong Learning, Service and Stewardship. In addition, those seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in
PsychologyandCounselingalsowillbepreparedtodemonstrateMajorFieldCompetenceasfollows:
•
EvaluatepsychologicalparadigmsbytheauthorityofScripture.
•
Apply basic counseling principles as they relate to individuals, families, organizations, human
development,behavior,andChristianthought.
•
Usetherapeuticcommunicationskillseffectively.
•
Applybiblicalandpsychologicalfoundationstoaddresscontemporaryissues.
•
Employbasiccounselingskills,emphasizingactivelistening.
•
Apply strategies for managing conflict within organizations, the home, the Church and other
societalcontexts.
•
Interpretthelegalandregulatoryissuesassociatedwithcounselingprofessions.
Licensure
Coursework for the Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Counseling degree is not accepted for
counseling/counselor licensure in the State of Arkansas. The completion of an accredited master’s
programintheappropriatefieldisrequiredforstatelicensure.
BachelorofBiblicalStudiesProgramObjectives
ThepurposeoftheBachelorofBiblicalStudiesdegreeistopromoteacomprehensiveknowledgeofthe
biblical record. It also provides foundational skills needed for an effective preaching and/or teaching
ministryandforthoselongingforgreaterdepthandbreadthofbiblicalstudyforpersonalenrichment.
LifelongLearning,ServiceandStewardship.Inaddition,thoseseekingaBachelorofBiblicalStudiesalso
willbepreparedtodemonstrateMajorFieldCompetenceasfollows:
•
InterprettheBibleusingadefensiblehermeneutic.
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•
Applyhomileticsincomposinganddeliveringasermon.
•
Usecontemporarybiblicalstudyaids.
•
ArticulatethefunctionofthelocalchurchanditsmissioninfulfillingtheGreatCommission.
•
CommunicatetheGospelinavarietyofcontextstodiverseaudiences.
AssociateofBiblicalStudiesProgramObjectives
WorldviewandFaith,CriticalandCreativeThinking,EffectiveCommunication,Integrity,Leadership,Lifelong
Learning,ServiceandStewardship.
Inadditiontothegeneralstudiesprogramobjectives,graduatesintheAssociateofBiblicalStudiesdegreewill:
• HaveanincreasedbiblicalknowledgeandpracticalunderstandingoftheScriptures(minimumof
18semestercredithours).
•
ValuetheChurchanditsworldmissioninfulfillmentoftheGreatCommission.
•
Haveacquireddemonstrableskillsinwitnessingeffectivelythroughsupervisedministrycontexts
(minimumof10semestercredithours).
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BACHELOROFSCIENCEINPSYCHOLOGY&COUNSELINGDEGREE
English(6)
ENGL1300
ENGL1310
Chooseone:
COMM1300
COMM1320
Mathematics(3)
Chooseone:
MATH1350
MATH1370
ComputerScience(3)
CSCI2300
Science(8)
Choosetwo:
BIOL1400
PHYS1400
BIOL2400
BIOL2401
HUMN1310
Chooseone:
ARTS1330
ARTS1350
ENGL2300
HIST2320
PSCI2300
SocialSciences(3)
Chooseone:
ECON2330
ECON2340
HIST2310
HIST2311
HIST2360
HIST2370
RequiredBehavioralSciences(3)
SOCI1300
EnglishCompositionI
CollegeMathematics
MicrocomputerApplicationsinBusiness(Prerequisite:CSCI1300or
equivalency)
GeneralBiology&Lab
PhysicalScience&Lab
TheaterAppreciation
MusicAppreciation
WorldLiterature
WorldReligions
U.S.Government
U.S.HistoryI
U.S.HistoryII
Intro.toSociology
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STDV1110
STDV1111
STDV1060-1,2060-1
STDV3060-1,4060-1
BetaSeminar(freshmenstudentsonly)
ServiceLearningI-IV
ServiceLearningV-VIII
STDV2300
STDV3320
Religion(21)
REL1300
REL1310
REL1320
REL1350
REL2310
REL4320
Diversity&MulticulturalCommunication
Intro.totheBible(IfyoureceivedasatisfactoryscoreontheBibleContent
Test,youmaychoosetotakeOldTestamentorNewTestamentSurveyinstead)
OldTestamentSurvey
NewTestamentSurvey
Intro.toChristianTheology:Nature&CharacterofGod
Intro.toChristianTheology:Apologetics
ChooseONECOURSEifyoutookIntro.totheBibleorchooseTWOCOURSESifyouwereexemptedfromIntro.totheBible:
REL3310
EarlyChristianHistory:Luke/Acts
REL3370
HebrewWisdomLiterature
REL4300
TheBibleasLiterature
Psychology&CounselingMajor–43Sem./Hrs.
CoreRequirements(36)
PSCS1300
PSCS2300
PSCS2340
PSCS2360
PSCS2380
PSCS3300
PSCS3330
PSCS3331
PSCS3370
PSCS4300
PSCS4330
PSCS4360
SeniorCapstoneRequirements(7)
PSCS4390
STDV4200
STDV4201
CHOICEOFMINOR–18Sem./Hrs.
GeneralPsychology
PrinciplesofCounseling
InterviewingCounselingSkills
HumanGrowthandDevelopment
FamilyLifeEducation,Ministry&Services
Marriage&Family
CounselingTheoriesI
CounselingTheoriesII
AbnormalPsychology
PastoralCounseling
Crisis&GriefIntervention
SpecialIssuesintheBehavioralSciences
CounselingPracticum
IntegrativeSeniorSeminarI
IntegrativeSeniorSeminarII
Seeprintedcatalogforoptions.
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BACHELOROFBIBLICALSTUDIESDEGREE
English(6)
ENGL1300
ENGL1310
Chooseone:
COMM1300
COMM1320
Mathematics(3)
Chooseone:
MATH1350
MATH1370
ComputerScience(3)
CSCI2300
Science(4)
EnglishCompositionI
CollegeMathematics
equivalency)
Chooseone:
BIOL1400
PHYS1400
BIOL2400
BIOL2401
HIST2320
HUMN1310
PHED1150-1
HIST2330
PSCI2300
SocialSciences(3)
Chooseone:
HIST2310
HIST2311
HIST2360
HIST2370
Chooseone:
PSCS1300
SOCI1300
PSCS2360
GeneralBiology&Lab
PhysicalScience&Lab
WorldReligions
ChurchHistory
U.S.Government
U.S.HistoryI
U.S.HistoryII
Intro.toSociology
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InstitutionalRequirements-22Sem./Hrs.
STDV1110
STDV1111
STDV1060-1,2060-1
STDV3060-1,4060-1
ServiceLearningI-IV
STDV2300
STDV3320
STDV3230
Leadership&Ethics(12)
LEAD1350
LEAD2330
LEAD3370
PSCS3330
Cross-CulturalPracticum
Evangelism
ContextualLeadership
Marriage&Family
BiblicalStudiesMajor–61Sem./Hrs.
Bible(42)
BIBL1310
OldTestamentSurvey
BIBL1320
NewTestamentSurvey
BIBL2330
Gospels:TheLifeofJesus
BIBL3300
Pentateuch
BIBL3310
BIBL3320
HistoricalBooks
BIBL3370
BIBL4310
Prophets
BIBL4320
PaulineEpistlesI
BIBL4321
PaulineEpistlesII
BIBL4350
InterpretingtheBible
BIBL4370
ExegesisofHebrews
BIBL4380
GeneralEpistles
BIBL4390
BiblicalApocalypticLiterature
SpeechCommunication(3)
COMM3300
BiblicalPreaching
Theology(9)
THEO2310
Nature&CharacterofGod
THEO3300
Pneumatology:AStudyoftheHolySpirit
THEO4320
Apologetics–EvidenceforFaith
LEAD4300
LeadershipInternship
STDV4200
STDV4201
GeneralElectives–7Sem./Hrs.
TwosemestersofNewTestamentGreekarehighlyrecommended(GREK2310and2320).
Note:TheREL1300Intro.totheBiblecourseisageneralelectiveanddoesnotcounttowardfulfillmentrequirementsintheBiblical
Studiesmajor.
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ASSOCIATEOFBIBLICALSTUDIESDEGREE
English(6)
ENGL1300
ENGL1310
Chooseone:
COMM1300
COMM1320
Mathematics(3)
Chooseone:
MATH1350
MATH1370
ComputerScience(3)
CSCI2300
Humanities(3)
HUMN1310
SocialSciences(6)
PSCI2300
Chooseone:
HIST2310
HIST2311
HIST2330
HIST2360
HIST2370
EnglishCompositionI
CollegeMathematics
CollegeAlgebra
U.S.Government
U.S.HistoryI
U.S.HistoryII
ChurchHistory
Biblical-TheologicalStudies–18Sem./Hrs.
Bible/Theology(18)
REL1300
Intro.totheBible(IfyoureceiveasatisfactoryscoreontheBibleContentTest,youmay
choosetotakeOldTestamentorNewTestamentSurveyinstead.)*
BIBL1310
OldTestamentSurvey
BIBL1320
NewTestamentSurvey
BIBL2330
BIBL2350
MethodsofBibleStudy
THEO2310
*ShouldthestudentbeexemptfromIntro.totheBible,he/shemusttakeanextra3credithourBible/Theology
electivecourse.
InstitutionalRequirements/ProfessionalStudies–22Sem./Hrs.
STDV1110
STDV1111
STDV2103
STDV1060-1
STDV2060-1
EmploymentStrategies(lastsemesterofenrollment)
ServiceLearningI,II
ServiceLearningIII,IV
STDV2300
ChristianLeadership(6)
LEAD1350
LEAD2310
Intro.toLeadership
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MinistriesProgram(10)
CCMM1300
CCMM2330
Choiceofset:
CCMM2230
CCMM2231
OR
CCMM1250
CCMM2250
OR
CCMM2230
CCMM2250
Intro.toMissions
Evangelism
Cross-CulturalPracticumI
Cross-CulturalPracticumII
PracticalMinistryInternshipI
PracticalMinistryInternshipII
Cross-CulturalPracticumI
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DIVISIONOFCHRISTIANLEADERSHIP
Mrs.DonnaP.Brown,ChristianLeadershipDivisionChair
FourdegreesareofferedwithintheChristianLeadershipdivision:
BachelorofArtsinCommunication(B.A.)
BachelorofArtsinLeadership(B.A.)
BachelorofChristianLeadership(B.C.L.)
BachelorofMusicMinistries(B.M.M.)
CommunicationProgramObjectives
TheBachelorofArtsinCommunicationdegreeisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithoptimalaccesstothe
globally expanding media industry and its new communications technologies within the framework of
churchandpara-churchorganizations.
Lifelong Learning, Service and Stewardship. In addition, those seeking a Bachelor of Arts in
CommunicationalsowillbepreparedtodemonstrateMajorFieldCompetenceasfollows:
• Evaluatethemedia’splaceintoday’ssociety,economy,andculture.
•
Evidencethestrongcommunicationsskillsrequiredbysuccessfuljournalistsandothermedia
professionals.
•
Articulatetheimpactofnewcommunicationtechnologiesontheemergingglobalmedia
environment.
•
Conductquantitativeand/orqualitativeresearchintheareaofmediacommunication.
•
Demonstrateproficiencyintheuseofelectronictechnologiesrelatedtoareasofmajor
concentration.
LeadershipDegreeProgramObjectives
The Bachelor of Arts in Leadership presents a well-balanced degree to students who believe in the
necessityofgodlyChristianleadershipinallwalksoflifeandwhodesiretobetterequipthemselvestobe
effectiveleadersintheirgeneration.Thisisthe“flag-ship”degreeatEcclesiaCollege,whereleadersare
trained to lead. It is both a practical and a flexible degree. It can be “tailor-made” to fit the specific
preparationneedsofthestudentashe/shepreparesforfurtherstudiesortoenterone’schosenvocation
orministry.Itisespeciallyapplicablefortransferstudents.
LifelongLearning,ServiceandStewardship.Inaddition,thoseseekingaBachelorofArtsinLeadership
alsowillbepreparedtodemonstrateMajorFieldCompetenceasfollows:
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•
Applybiblicalconceptsofleadershiptomeettheneedsofdiverseaudiences.
•
CommunicatetheGospelinavarietyofcontextsandtodiverseaudiences.
•
ExplaintheScriptureswithaccuracyandskill.
•
IntegrateChristianprinciplesintocriticalthinkinganddecisionmakinginone’spersonal
and/orprofessionallife.
•
Usethedynamicsofinterpersonalrelationshipsandconceptsofeffectivecommunicationto
handlethepeople-relatedissuesonefacesinthecontextofministry,vocation,andhome.
•
Leadthedevelopmentandimplementationofaministry-relatedproject.
ChristianLeadershipProgramObjectives
The program is intended to help the student integrate Christian principles into his/her personal and
professional life, serve in a position of leadership in a service organization, understand Scriptural
leadership principles and be capable of applying those principles in practical situations, deliver public
presentationsandfunctionaspartofateam-buildinggroup.
LifelongLearning,ServiceandStewardship.Inaddition,thoseseekingaBachelorofChristianLeadership
alsowillbepreparedtodemonstrateMajorFieldCompetenceasfollows:
• Applybiblicalconceptsofleadershiptomeettheneedsofdiverseaudiences.
•
CommunicatetheGospelinavarietyofcontextsandtodiverseaudiences.
•
ExplaintheScriptureswithaccuracyandskill.
•
IntegrateChristianprinciplesintocriticalthinkinganddecisionmakinginone’spersonal
and/orprofessionallife.
•
Usethedynamicsofinterpersonalrelationshipsandconceptsofeffectivecommunicationto
handlethepeople-relatedissuesonefacesinthecontextofministry,vocation,andhome.
•
Leadthedevelopmentandimplementationofaministry-relatedproject.
MusicMinistriesProgramObjectives
LifelongLearning,ServiceandStewardship.Inaddition,thoseseekingaBachelorofMusicMinistriesalso
willbepreparedtodemonstrateMajorFieldCompetenceasfollows:
• Articulateaphilosophyofchurchmusic.
•
Plan music for worship and evangelistic services that integrate with sermon focus and
incorporateconceptsofhymnologyandmusichistory.
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Leadcongregationalworship.
•
Recruit,developandconductensembles.
•
Applyprinciplesofmusictheory,sightsinging,andbasicorchestration.
•
Demonstrateproficiencyintwoappliedmusicalconcentrations.
•
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of electric technologies related to areas of major
concentration.
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CHRISTIANLEADERSHIPDIVISION
BACHELOROFARTSINCOMMUNICATIONDEGREE
Dr.AngelaCourage-Mellott,CommunicationDepartmentChair
English(6)
ENGL1300
ENGL1310
RequiredSpeech/Communication(3)
COMM1300
Mathematics(3)
EnglishCompositionI
Chooseone:
MATH1350
MATH1370
ComputerScience(3)
CSCI2300
CollegeMathematics
Science(8)
Choosetwo:
BIOL1400
PHYS1400
BIOL2400
BIOL2401
HUMN1310
Chooseone:
ARTS1330
ARTS1350
ENGL2300
HIST2320
PSCI2300
SocialSciences(3)
Chooseone:
ECON2330
ECON2340
HIST2310
HIST2311
HIST2360
HIST2370
GeneralBiology&Lab
PhysicalScience&Lab
FineArts:Theater
MusicAppreciation
WorldLiterature
WorldReligions
U.S.Government
U.S.HistoryI
U.S.HistoryII
BehaviorSciences(3)
Chooseone:
PSCS1300
SOCI1300
PSCS2360
Intro.toSociology
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StudentDevelopment/Leadership(8)
STDV1110
STDV1111
STDV1060-1,2060-1
STDV3060-1,4060-1
ServiceLearningI-IV
STDV2300
LEAD3370
Religion(21)
REL1300
REL1310
REL1320
REL1350
REL2310
REL4320
EthicalDecisionsintheWorkplace
Intro.totheBible(IfyoureceivedasatisfactoryscoreontheBibleContentTest,you
OldTestamentSurvey
NewTestamentSurvey
REL3310
REL3370
REL4300
CommunicationMajor–37Sem./Hrs.
COMM1320
COMM1360
COMM1370
ElementsofTheaterProduction
COMM3320
DiversityandMulticulturalCommunication
COMM3330
COMM4320
InterpersonalCommunicationandSmallGroups
COMM4340
PersuasiveCommunicationandDebate
COMM4350
AdvancedPublicSpeaking
COMM4370
LegalIssuesinCommunications
COMM4380
OralInterpretationandPerformance
COMM4390
InternshipinCommunication
STDV4200
STDV4201
(Seelistingofminorsincatalog.)
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BACHELOROFARTSINLEADERSHIPDEGREE
English(6)
ENGL1300
ENGL1310
EnglishCompositionI
Chooseone:
COMM1300
COMM1320
Mathematics(3)
Chooseone:
MATH1350
MATH1370
ComputerScience(3)
CSCI2300
Science(8)
CollegeMathematics
equivalency)
Choosetwo:
BIOL1400
PHYS1400
BIOL2400
BIOL2401
HUMN1310
Chooseone:
ARTS1330
ARTS1350
ENGL2300
HIST2320
PSCI2300
SocialSciences(3)
Chooseone:
ECON2330
ECON2340
HIST2310
HIST2311
HIST2360
HIST2370
GeneralBiology&Lab
PhysicalScience&Lab
FineArts:Theater
MusicAppreciation
WorldLiterature
WorldReligions
U.S.Government
U.S.HistoryI
U.S.HistoryII
BehavioralSciencesElective(3)
Chooseone:
PSCS1300
SOCI1300
PSCS2360
GeneralPsychology
Intro.toSociology
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STDV1110
STDV1111
STDV1060-1,2060-1
STDV3060-1,4060-1
ServiceLearningI-IV
STDV2300
STDV3230
STDV3320
LeadershipMajor–52Sem./Hrs.
Bible/Theology(24)
REL1310
REL1320
REL1350
REL2310
REL4320
ChooseTWOcourses:
REL3310
REL3370
REL4300
LEAD2310
LEAD2330
LEAD3340
LEAD3320
LEAD3370
LEAD4330
PSCS3300
SeniorCapstone(7)
LEAD4300
STDV4200
STDV4201
OldTestamentSurvey
NewTestamentSurvey
Intro.toLeadership
Evangelism
SpiritualLifeoftheChristianLeader
OrganizationalBehaviorandLeadership
TheLeaderasTeacher
Marriage&Family
Seelistingofminorsincatalog.
*Note:REL1300Intro.totheBibleisageneralelectivecourseforthisdegreeandisnotapplicabletowardfulfillmentof
degreerequirementsintheLeadershipmajor.
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BACHELOROFCHRISTIANLEADERSHIPDEGREE
English(6)
ENGL1300
ENGL1310
EnglishCompositionI
Chooseone:
COMM1300
COMM1320
Mathematics(3)
Chooseone:
MATH1350
MATH1370
ComputerScience(3)
CSCI2300
Science(4)
Chooseone:
BIOL1400
PHYS1400
BIOL2400
BIOL2401
HUMN1310
PHED1150-1
Chooseone:
ARTS1330
ARTS1350
ENGL2300
HIST2320
HIST2330
PSCI2300
SocialSciences(3)
Chooseone:
ECON2330
ECON2340
HIST2310
HIST2311
HIST2360
HIST2370
CollegeMathematics
GeneralBiology&Lab
PhysicalScience&Lab
FineArts:Theater
MusicAppreciation
WorldLiterature
WorldReligions
ChurchHistory
U.S.Government
U.S.HistoryI
U.S.HistoryII
Chooseone:
PSCS1300
SOCI1300
PSCS2360
GeneralPsychology
Intro.toSociology
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STDV1110
STDV1111
STDV1060-1,2060-1
STDV3060-1,4060-1
ServiceLearningI-IV
STDV2300
STDV3230
STDV3320
ChristianLeadershipMajor–58Sem./Hrs.
Bible/Theology(30)*
BIBL1310
BIBL1320
BIBL2330
BIBL2350
BIBL3310
BIBL3370
BIBL4320
THEO2310
THEO3300
THEO4320
LEAD1350
LEAD2310
LEAD2330
LEAD3340
LEAD3370
LEAD4330
PSCS3300
SeniorCapstone(7)
LEAD4300
STDV4200
STDV4201
OldTestamentSurvey
NewTestamentSurvey
MethodsofBibleStudy
PaulineEpistlesI
Intro.toLeadership
Evangelism
TheTeacherasLeader
Marriage&Family
CHOICEOFMINOR-18Sem./Hrs.
Seelistingofminorsincatalog.
*Note:REL1300Intro.totheBibleisageneralelectivecourseforthisdegreeandisnotapplicabletowardfulfillmentof
degreerequirementsintheChristianLeadershipmajor.
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BACHELOROFMUSICMINISTRIESDEGREE
English(6)
ENGL1300
ENGL1310
COMM1340
Mathematics(3)
MATH1350
ComputerScience(3)
CSCI2300
RequiredFineArts/Humanities(9)
HUMN1310
ARTS1330
ARTS1350
SocialSciences(6)
HIST2340
PSCI2300
EnglishCompositionI
PublicSpeaking
CollegeMathematics
FineArts:Theater
MusicAppreciation
HistoryofChristianity&ItsMusic
U.S.Government
Chooseone:
PSCS1300
SOCI1300
PSCS3300
Language(6)
FREN1310
FREN1320
or
SPAN1310
SPAN1320
Intro.toSociology
Marriage&Family
ElementaryFrenchI
ElementaryFrenchII
ElementarySpanishI
ElementarySpanishII
STDV1110
STDV1111
STDV1060-1,2060-1
STDV3060-1,4060-1
ServiceLearningI-IV
STDV3130
STDV2300
STDV3320
Bible/Theology(30)
REL1300
BIBL1310
BIBL1320
BIBL1350
BIBL2330
BIBL3310
Intro.totheBible(IfyoureceiveasatisfactoryscoreontheBibleContentTest,you
maychoosetotakeOldTestamentorNewTestamentSurveyinstead.)*
OldTestamentSurvey
NewTestamentSurvey
Gospels:TheLifeofJesusor
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BIBL2350
MethodsofBibleStudy
BIBL3370
THEO2310
THEO3300
THEO4320
Apologetics
*ShouldthestudentbeexemptfromIntro.totheBible,he/shemusttakeanextra3credithourBible/Theology
electivecourse.
MusicMinistriesMajor–48Sem./Hrs.
MusicMinistriesCore(27)
PleaserefertoPerformanceClass/Choir&EnsembleRequirementsonthefollowingpages.
MMIN12_0-1
PrincipalAppliedI&II–Options:Piano(5),Voice(6),Guitar(7),
Instrumental(80-99)
MMIN21_0-1
SecondaryAppliedI&II–Options:Piano5),Voice(6),Guitar(7),
Instrumental(80-99)
MMIN22_0-1
PrincipalAppliedIII&IV(seeoptionsabove)
MMIN2320
MusicTheoryI
MMIN2330
MusicTheoryII
MMIN3230
Praise&WorshipLeadership
MMIN31_0-1
SecondaryAppliedIII&IV(seeoptionsabove)
MMIN32_0-1
PrincipalAppliedV&VI(seeoptionsabove)
MMIN3310
PrinciplesofConducting
MMIN2090
PianoProficiency
ECCollegeChoir(2):AminimumgraduationrequirementforparticipationintheCollegeChoiristwo(2)hours;
however,attendanceandparticipationarerequiredeachsemesterofenrollmentintheMusicMinistriesdegree.
MMIN1151-2
ECChoirI-II
MMIN2151-2
ECChoirIII-IV
MMIN3151-2
ECChoirV-VI
MMIN4151-2
ECChoirVII-VIII
MUSICMINISTRIESMAJORSMUSTCHOOSEONEOFTHEFOLLOWINGFOURCONCENTRATIONS
TOCOMPLETETHEIRDEGREEPROGRAMREQUIREMENTS:
Vocal/ChoralPerformance(12)
MMIN1260
VocalDiction
MMIN4240
ChoralConducting
MMIN4260
PrincipalAppliedVII–Voiceoption
MMIN4261
PrincipalAppliedVIII–Voiceoption
MMIN4263
VocalPedagogy
MMIN4161-2
ECEnsembleparticipation
InstrumentalPerformance(Piano,Organ,Flute)–(12)
MMIN2130-1
AccompanimentI&IIortwohoursofSecondaryApplied
(MMIN41_0and41_1)
MMIN4206
Acoustics&SoundManagement
MMIN4161-2
MMIN42_0-1
PrincipalAppliedVII&VIII(seeoptionsabove)
MMIN4253
PianoPedagogyor
MMIN4273
InstrumentalPedagogy
WorshipLeadership(12)
MMIN4203
AdvancedWorshipLeadershipI
MMIN4204
AdvancedWorshipLeadershipII
MMIN4206
MMIN4220
ChoralConducting
MMIN4171
ECWorshipLeadershipEnsembleparticipation
COMM1370
ElementsofProduction
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DramaticArts(12)
MMIN4161
MMIN4206
COMM1350
COMM1360
COMM1370
SeniorCapstone(7)
MMIN4200
MMIN4201
MMIN4390
TheaterI
TheaterII
ElementsofProduction
SeniorMusicMinistriesSeminarI
SeniorMusicMinistriesSeminarII
MusicMinistryInternship
GeneralElectives–Aminimumof2Sem./Hrs.
SPECIALNOTES:
Keyboardistsmusttakevoiceastheirsecondaryapplied.Instrumentalistsmusttakepianoasasecondaryinstrument
andmustmeettherequirementsofthepianoproficiencyexaminationbytheendoftheirjunioryear.
Specialfeesapplyforprivateandclassmusiclessonsandpracticeroomusage.
PERFORMANCECLASS/COLLEGECHOIR&COLLEGEENSEMBLEPARTICIPATION:
PerformanceClass–MMIN1000,1001,2000,2001,3000,3001,4000,4001–Requiredattendanceandparticipation
ofallprivateandclassmusicstudentseachsemesterofenrollment;pass/fail.
ECCollegeChoir–MMIN1151,1152,2151,2152,3151,3152,4151,4152–CollegeChoirI,II,III,IV,V,VI,VII,VIII–
RequiredattendanceandparticipationeachsemesterofenrollmentasMusicMinistriesmajor.Studentsearnone(1)
credithourpersemester.Uptosix(6)credithours,twoattheFreshman/Sophomorelevelanduptofouratthe
Junior/Seniorlevelmaycounttowardthe128semesterhoursrequiredforgraduation.
ECCollegeEnsemble–MMIN1161,1162,2161,2162,3161,3162,4161,4162–EnsembleI,II,III,IV,V,VI,VII,VIII–
Byaudition&invitationonly.Studentsearnone(1)credithourpersemesteronanelectivebasis.Uptofour(4)credit
hoursmaybecountedtowardthe128semesterhoursrequiredforgraduation.
ECWorshipLeadershipEnsemble–MMIN1171,1172,2171,2172,3171,3172,4171,4172–EnsembleI,II,III,IV,V,
VI,VII,VIII–Byaudition&invitationonly.Studentsearnone(1)credithourpersemesteronanelectivebasis.Upto
four(4)credithoursmaybecountedtowardthe128semesterhoursrequiredforgraduation.
ECEnsembleScholarships–StudentsscholarshipedinoneoftheECCollegeEnsemblesareencouragedto
participateintheChoireachsemesterofscholarshipawardortakevoicelessonsastheywillbetravelingtorepresent
theCollege.
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DIVISIONOFPROFESSIONALSTUDIES
Mr.JesseE.Wadkins,ProfessionalDivisionChair
DegreesofferedwithintheProfessionalStudiesDivisioninclude:
BachelorofScienceinBusinessAdministration(B.S.)–seefourtracksofferedbelow
BachelorofScienceinSportManagement(B.S.)
BusinessAdministrationProgramObjectives
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program incorporates the development of the
student’s exposure to human problems and personal values through a well-planned curriculum which
integrateswithinthecurriculum,increasinglyadvancedcognitiveskills,awarenessofselfandothers,and
socialandinterpersonalskills–allthroughaChristianworldview.
Fourbusinessadministrationdegreetracksareavailabletothestudent:
1. GeneraldegreeinBachelorofScienceinBusinessAdministration
2. BachelorofScienceinBusinessAdministrationinEconomicsandFinance
3. BachelorofScienceinBusinessAdministrationinManagement
4. BachelorofScienceinBusinessAdministrationinMarketing
Certainrequiredcourseswithinthebusinessdegreeprogramformthetheoreticalandpracticalframework
students need to succeed in increasingly responsible leadership roles within their professional and
personalorganizations.TheBachelorofScienceinBusinessAdministrationdegreeencouragesstudentsto
achievethefollowingeducationalobjectives:
• Applyandsynthesizethefoundationalareasofbusinesstomakesoundbusinessdecisions.
•
Access,use,andevaluateinformationinbusinessdecision-making.
•
Use quantitative and qualitative analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate information,
solveproblems,andmakesounddecisions.
•
Effectivelyusevariousformsofbusinesscommunication.
•
Applyprescribedethicalcodesandbehaviorsinbusinessandprofessionalenvironment.
SportManagementProgramObjectives
Lifelong Learning, Service and Stewardship. In addition, those seeking a Bachelor of Science in Sport
ManagementalsowillbepreparedtodemonstrateMajorFieldCompetenceasfollows:
• Applyhumananatomy,psychology,nutrition,health,andkinesiologyprinciplestosportsand
fitness.
•
Applytraining,conditioning,andpsychologytosportsandwellness.
•
Interpret the legal and regulatory issues associated with recreational, official-sanctioned, and
professionalsports.
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Apply management principles, concepts, and practices associated with the operations and
maintenanceofsportandrecreationfacilities.
•
Articulatethesociological,historical,politicalandphilosophicalaspectsofsports.
•
Interprethumanbehaviorwithrespecttosportandfitness.
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BACHELOROFSCIENCEINBUSINESSADMINISTRATIONDEGREE(GENERAL)
Mr.GaryL.Burney,BusinessAdministrationDepartmentChair
English(6)
ENGL1300
ENGL1310
EnglishCompositionI
Chooseone:
COMM1300
COMM1320
Mathematics(3)
Chooseone:
MATH1350
MATH1370
ComputerScience(3)
CSCI2300
Science(8)
CollegeMathematics
equivalency)
Choosetwo:
BIOL1400
PHYS1400
BIOL2400
BIOL2401
HUMN1310
Chooseone:
ARTS1330
ARTS1350
ENGL2300
HIST2320
PSCI2300
SocialSciences(3)
Chooseone:
ECON2330
ECON2340
HIST2310
HIST2311
HIST2360
HIST2370
Chooseone:
PSCS1300
SOCI1300
PSCS2360
GeneralBiology&Lab
PhysicalScience&Lab
FineArts:Theater
MusicAppreciation
WorldLiterature
WorldReligions
U.S.Government
U.S.HistoryI
U.S.HistoryII
GeneralPsychology:
Intro.toSociology
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STDV1110
STDV1111
STDV1060-1,2060-1
STDV3060-1,4060-1
ServiceLearningI-IV
STDV3130
Religion(21)
REL1300
REL1310
REL1320
REL1350
REL2310
REL4320
OldTestamentSurvey
NewTestamentSurvey
REL3310
REL3370
REL4300
BusinessAdministrationMajor–66Sem./Hrs.
LowerLevelCoreRequirements(30)
ACCT2300
ACCT2310
BUSN1300
BusinessFoundations
BUSN2300
BUSN2320
COMM2320
ECON2330
PrinciplesofMacroeconomicsor
ECON2340
MGMT2300
MKTG2300
STDV2300
UpperLevelCoreRequirements(18)
BUSN3300
AppliedBusinessEthics
BUSN3310
InternationalBusiness
FINC3300
Money,BankingandFinancialMarkets
MGMT3320
MGMT3360
SupplyChainManagement
MGMT4380
BusinessLeadership&StrategicManagement
RequiredUpperLevelAccountingorBusinessAdministrationOptions(6)
Choosetwocoursesbaseduponyourconcentration:
AccountingforEconomics&FinanceConcentration
ACCT3300
IntermediateAccountingI
ACCT3310
IntermediateAccountingII
OR
BusinessAdministrationforMarketing&ManagementConcentrations
FINC4310
Investments
BUSN4390
BusinessInternship
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RequiredBusinessAdministrationAreasofConcentration(12)
STUDENTSARETOCHOOSEONE(1)OFTHEFOLLOWINGCONCENTRATIONS:
•
Economics&Finance
•
Management
•
Marketing
•
CombinedConcentrations
Economics&Finance(12)
ECON4320
InternationalTrade
FINC4300
ManagingFinance&Capital
Choosetwocourses(sixhours)fromthefollowing:
ACCT4300
AccountingforGovernmentalandNon-ProfitOrganizations
ACCT4310
EstatePlanning
ECON3310
PublicFinance
FINC3310
PersonalFinancialPlanning
FINC3330
RealEstatePrinciples
OR
Management(12)
MGMT3300
MGMT4320
EntrepreneurshipandVentureManagement
MGMT3310
HumanResourceManagement
MGMT3330
ManagementInformationSystems
MGMT4310
SmallBusinessManagement
MGMT4340
EntrepreneurshipPracticum(Pre-requisite:MGMT4320)
OR
Marketing(12)
MKTG3320
PromotionalStrategy
MKTG3360
Advertising&PublicRelations
COMM3310
DesktopPublishing
COMM3350
WebSiteDesign&Development
COMM4330
PublicRelationsCommunication
MKTG3310
StrategicSelling
MKTG4340
ServicesMarketing
OR
CombinedConcentration(12)
TBD/ApprovalneededfromDepartmentChairandAcademicAdvisor.
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BACHELOROFSCIENCEINBUSINESSADMINISTRATIONDEGREEINECONOMICS&FINANCE
English(6)
ENGL1300
ENGL1310
EnglishCompositionI
Chooseone:
COMM1300
COMM1320
Mathematics(3)
Chooseone:
MATH1350
MATH1370
ComputerScience(3)
CSCI2300
Science(8)
CollegeMathematics
equivalency)
Choosetwo:
BIOL1400
PHYS1400
BIOL2400
BIOL2401
HUMN1310
Chooseone:
ARTS1330
ARTS1350
ENGL2300
HIST2320
PSCI2300
SocialSciences(3)
Chooseone:
ECON2330
ECON2340
HIST2310
HIST2311
HIST2360
HIST2370
Chooseone:
PSCS1300
SOCI1300
PSCS2360
GeneralBiology&Lab
PhysicalScience&Lab
FineArts:Theater
MusicAppreciation
WorldLiterature
WorldReligions
U.S.Government
U.S.HistoryI
U.S.HistoryII
GeneralPsychology
Intro.toSociology
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STDV1110
STDV1111
STDV1060-1,2060-1
STDV3060-1,4060-1
ServiceLearningI-IV
STDV3130
Religion(21)
REL1300
REL1310
REL1320
REL1350
REL2310
REL4320
Intro.totheBible(IfyoureceivedasatisfactoryscoreontheBibleContentTest,
youmaychoosetotakeOldTestamentorNewTestamentSurveyinstead.)
OldTestamentSurvey
NewTestamentSurvey
REL3310
REL3370
REL4300
ACCT2300
ACCT2310
BUSN1300
BusinessFoundations
BUSN2300
BUSN2320
COMM2320
ECON2330
ECON2340
MGMT2300
MKTG2300
STDV2300
ACCT3300
ACCT3310
BUSN3300
BUSN3310
FINC3300
MGMT3320
MGMT3360
MGMT4380
RequiredBusinessAdministration:Economics&FinanceConcentration(12)
ECON4320
InternationalTrade
FINC4300
ManagingFinance&Capital
ACCT4300
AccountingforGovernmentalandNon-ProfitOrganizations
ACCT4310
EstatePlanning
ECON3310
PublicFinance
ECON4300
ManagerialEconomics(Prerequisites:Macroeconomics&
Microeconomics)
FINC3310
FINC3330
FINC4310
Investments
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BACHELOROFSCIENCEINBUSINESSADMINISTRATIONDEGREEINMANAGEMENT
English(6)
ENGL1300
ENGL1310
EnglishCompositionI
Chooseone:
COMM1300
COMM1320
Mathematics(3)
Chooseone:
MATH1350
MATH1370
ComputerScience(3)
CSCI2300
Science(8)
CollegeMathematics
equivalency)
Choosetwo:
BIOL1400
PHYS1400
BIOL2400
BIOL2401
HUMN1310
Chooseone:
ARTS1330
ARTS1350
ENGL2300
HIST2320
PSCI2300
SocialSciences(3)
Chooseone:
ECON2330
ECON2340
HIST2310
HIST2311
HIST2360
HIST2370
Chooseone:
PSCS1300
SOCI1300
PSCS2360
GeneralBiology&Lab
PhysicalScience&Lab
FineArts:Theater
MusicAppreciation
WorldLiterature
WorldReligions
U.S.Government
U.S.HistoryI
U.S.HistoryII
GeneralPsychology
Intro.toSociology
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STDV1110
STDV1111
STDV1060-1,2060-1
STDV3060-1,4060-1
ServiceLearningI-IV
STDV3130
Religion(21)
REL1300
REL1310
REL1320
REL1350
REL2310
REL4320
Intro.totheBible(IfyoureceivedasatisfactoryscoreontheBibleContentTest,
youmaychoosetotakeOldTestamentorNewTestamentSurveyinstead.)
OldTestamentSurvey
NewTestamentSurvey
REL3310
REL3370
REL4300
ACCT2300
ACCT2310
BUSN1300
BusinessFoundations
BUSN2300
BUSN2320
COMM2320
ECON2330
ECON2340
MGMT2300
MKTG2300
STDV2300
BUSN3300
BUSN3310
BUSN4390
BusinessInternship
FINC3300
FINC4310
Investments
MGMT3320
MGMT3360
MGMT4380
RequiredBusinessAdministration:ManagementConcentration(12)
MGMT3300
MGMT4320
MGMT3310
MGMT3330
MGMT4310
MGMT4340
EntrepreneurshipPracticum(Pre-requisite:MGMT4320)
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BACHELOROFSCIENCEINBUSINESSADMINISTRATIONDEGREEINMARKETING
English(6)
ENGL1300
ENGL1310
Chooseone:
COMM1300
COMM1320
Mathematics(3)
Chooseone:
MATH1350
MATH1370
ComputerScience(3)
CSCI2300
Science(8)
EnglishCompositionI
CollegeMathematics
equivalency)
Choosetwo:
BIOL1400
PHYS1400
BIOL2400
BIOL2401
HUMN1310
Chooseone:
ARTS1330
ARTS1350
ENGL2300
HIST2320
PSCI2300
SocialSciences(3)
Chooseone:
ECON2330
ECON2340
HIST2310
HIST2311
HIST2360
HIST2370
Chooseone:
PSCS1300
SOCI1300
PSCS2360
GeneralBiology&Lab
PhysicalScience&Lab
FineArts:Theater
MusicAppreciation
WorldLiterature
WorldReligions
U.S.Government
U.S.HistoryI
U.S.HistoryII
GeneralPsychology
Intro.toSociology
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STDV1110
STDV1111
STDV1060-1,2060-1
STDV3060-1,4060-1
ServiceLearningI-IV
STDV3130
Religion(21)
REL1300
REL1310
REL1320
REL1350
REL2310
REL4320
OldTestamentSurvey
NewTestamentSurvey
REL3310
REL3370
REL4300
ACCT2300
ACCT2310
BUSN1300
BusinessFoundations
BUSN2300
BUSN2320
COMM2320
ECON2330
ECON2340
MGMT2300
MKTG2300
STDV2300
BUSN3300
BUSN3310
BUSN4390
BusinessInternship
FINC3300
FINC4310
Investments
MGMT3320
MGMT3360
MGMT4380
RequiredBusinessAdministration:MarketingConcentration(12)
MKTG3320
PromotionalStrategy
MKTG3360
Advertising&PublicRelations
COMM3310
COMM3350
COMM4330
MKTG3310
MKTG4340
DesktopPublishing
StrategicSelling
ServicesMarketing
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BACHELOROFSCIENCEINSPORTMANAGEMENTDEGREE
English(6)
ENGL1300
ENGL1310
Chooseone:
COMM1300
COMM1320
Mathematics(3)
Chooseone:
MATH1350
MATH1370
ComputerScience(3)
CSCI2300
Science(8)
EnglishCompositionI
CollegeMathematics
equivalency)
Choosetwo:
BIOL1400
PHYS1400
BIOL2400
BIOL2401
HUMN1310
Chooseone:
ARTS1330
ARTS1350
ENGL2300
HIST2320
PSCI2300
SocialSciences(3)
Chooseone:
ECON2330
ECON2340
HIST2310
HIST2311
HIST2360
HIST2370
Chooseone:
PSCS1300
SOCI1300
PSCS2360
GeneralBiology&Lab
PhysicalScience&Lab
FineArts:Theater
MusicAppreciation
WorldLiterature
WorldReligions
U.S.Government
U.S.HistoryI
U.S.HistoryII
GeneralPsychology
Intro.toSociology
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STDV1110
STDV1111
STDV1060-1,2060-1
STDV3060-1,4060-1
ServiceLearningI-IV
STDV2300
STDV3320
STDV3130
Religion(21)
REL1300
OldTestamentSurvey
NewTestamentSurvey
REL1310
REL1320
REL1350
REL2310
REL4320
REL3310
REL3370
REL4300
SportManagementMajor–42Sem./Hrs.
SPMT1300
SPMT2300
SPMT3100
SPMT3101
SPMT3300
SPMT3310
SPMT3320
SPMT3340
SPMT3350
SPMT4300
SPMT4310
SPMT4320
SPMT4340
Intro.toSportManagement
Kinesiology
FieldExperienceinSportsI
FieldExperienceinSportsII
Leadership&EthicsinSports
Organization&ManagementofSportPrograms
SportFacilitiesManagement&EventPlanning
AthleticTrainingTechniques
NutritionforFitness&Sport
Sport&ExercisePsychology
Economic&FinancialManagementofSportOrganizations
SportsPromotion&SalesManagement
SportLaw
SPMT4390
STDV4200
STDV4201
InternshipinHealth,SportorRecreation
Seeprintedcatalogforlistofminors.
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DIVISIONOFGRADUATESTUDIES
Dr.LarryMcCullough,GraduateDivisionChairand
DistanceEducationAcademicDean
DegreesofferedwithintheGraduateStudiesDivisioninclude:
ChristianExecutiveMBA
MasterofChristianLeadershipProgramObjectives
TheMasterofChristianLeadershipisanonlinedegreedesignedtoofferbiblicalandtheologicaleducationat
thegraduatelevel.ThisprogramwillprepareChristianstudentswhohaveagrowingrelationshipwithGodto
effectivelyleadinawidevarietyofsettings,includingchurchandparachurchorganizations,themissionfield
(statesideandinternational),andthemarketplace.TheMasterofChristianLeadershipisintendedtohelpthe
studentintegratebiblicalprinciplesintohis/herpersonalandprofessionallife,understandscriptureandbe
capableofapplyingitsprinciplesinpracticalsituations.
SpecificProgramObjectives:
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Developever-increasinglevelsofintegrityinallaspectsoflife(personal,professional/ministry,
relational).
DemonstrateincreasinglifeinChrist(fruitoftheSpirit),evidencedbyloveforothers,Godand
themselves.
DemonstrateageneralknowledgeoftheBible,includingadeep/growingunderstandingofthemajor
books.
Nurtureandevidenceskillsneedfulforcontinuedspiritualgrowthwithinthedemandsoflifeand
ministry.
Demonstrateathoroughunderstandingofthehistoricaldevelopmentoftheologyandtheabilityto
effectivelysupporttheirtheologicalviewsandapplythemtopracticallife.
DemonstrateabiblicallyaccuratedoctrineofChristianleadership.
Becomeinvolvedinpracticalexperiencestodevelopministrycompetencies.
Demonstratethenecessaryskillsforassessmentofanorganization.
Designaleadershipdevelopmentplanforanorganization.
ChristianExecutiveMBAProgramObjectives
TheonlineChristianExecutiveMBAisdesignedtoofferbiblicallybasednon-profitleadershipeducationatthe
graduate level. This program will produce excellent Christian leaders for non-profit environments. Ethical
decision-making, firmly rooted in traditional family and Christian values, is emphasized throughout the
program. In addition, heavy emphasis is placed on problem-solving, decision-making, communications,
computerskills,andinternetskillsinallthecourses.
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The Christian Executive Master of Business Administration degree seeks the following specific learning
outcomesofitsgraduates:
Uponcompletionoftheprogram,graduateswillbeabletodemonstratethefollowing:
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ApplicationofChristianethicsandethicalorganizationalpractices.
Effectiveandinnovativeorganizationalleadershipatanylevelofnon-profitleadership.
Theanalyticalskillsnecessaryforexcellentnon-profitorganizationalleadership,includingeconomic,
financial,technological,marketing,andmanagerialskills.
Theabilitytoleadnon-profitorganizationsinsuccessfullyparticipatingin,orcompetingin,local,
state,national,orinternationaleconomicenvironments.
Theabilitytouseorganizationalresourcesinanefficient,ethical,andhumaneway,innon-profit
organizations.
Theskillstodevelop,execute,andevaluatecomplexorganizationalplans.
Theabilitytoimplementcontingencyleadershipstylesinawaythatproduceseffectiveteamwork,
andefficientsupervision,innon-profitorganizations.
Theabilitytoanalyze,interpret,organize,andevaluatedata,andtoconductscholarlyresearch
leadingtocontinuousimprovementinnon-profitorganizations.
Fordegreeinformation,pleasereferto:www.ecollege.edu/econline
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COURSEDESCRIPTIONS
Accounting(ACCT)
ACCT2300
Thiscoursecoversbasicprinciplesofaccountingforindividualproprietorships.Thefirstsemestercoversthe
theoryofdebitsandcredits,theaccountingcycleincludingbooksoforiginalentry,ledgers,workingpapers,and
financialstatements,accrualsanddeferrals,assetvaluations,andpayrollaccounting.Threecredithours.Fall.
ACCT2310
ThiscourseisacontinuationofACCT2300,withemphasisonaccountingforpartnershipsandcorporations,
introductiontomanufacturingandcostaccounting,andfinancialstatementanalysis.Prerequisite:ACCT2300.
Threecredithours.Spring.
ACCT3300
Thisisastudyofadvancedaccountingtheoryforthebalancesheetaccounts,coveringcurrentassets,current
liabilities,investments,andpresent-valueaccounting.Prerequisite:ACCT2310.Threecredithours.Fall.
ACCT3310
Thisisastudyofadvancedaccountingtheoryforthebalancesheetaccounts,coveringplantandequipment,
intangible assets, long term liabilities and capital accounts, statements from incomplete data, correction of
errors,statementanalysis,changesinfinancialposition,andpricelevelaccounting.Prerequisite:ACCT3300.
Threecredithours.Spring.
ACCT4300
AccountingforGovernmental&NonprofitOrganizations
Thiscoursecoversaccountingandfinancialreportingpracticesofstateandlocalgovernmentsandothernotfor-profitentities.Prerequisite:ACCT2310.Threecredithours.
ACCT4310
EstatePlanning
Estateplanningfocusesontheefficientconservationandtransferofwealth,consistentwiththeclient’sgoals.
Thecourseisastudyofthelegal,tax,financial,andnon-financialaspectsofthisprocess,coveringtopicssuchas
trusts, wills, probate, advanced directives, charitable giving, wealth transfer and related taxes. Three credit
hours.
FineArts(ARTS)
ARTS1330
FineArts:Theater
Thiscoursepresentsageneralsurveyofthefieldoftheater,emphasizingthestudyofvariousplaygenre,acting
styles,directingtechniques,scenery,lighting,andcostumedesignaswellasthehistoryofthetheater.Three
credithours.Additionalfeesapply.
ARTS1350
MusicAppreciation
StudentswillexaminemusicalexpressionanditsculturalcontextfromtheGreekperiodtothepresent.Students
willalsosurveythemajormusicalstylisticperiods,enhancetheirlisteningskills,andacquireanunderstanding
ofmusicalelementsandforms.Threecredithours.
Bible(BIBL)
BIBL1310
OldTestamentSurvey
This is a historical survey of the Old Testament, with special attention given to the cultural, historical and
geographicalbackgroundofthetext,aswellaspracticalapplicationsofmajorOldTestamentthemes.Itincludes
unitsoninspirationandcanonizationoftheOldTestamentScriptures.Threecredithours.(SeeREL1310)
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BIBL1320
NewTestamentSurvey
ThisisanoverviewoftheNewTestamentwithspecialemphasisgiventothecontent,genre,theme,andhistorical
settingofeachofthebooksoftheNewTestament,aswellastheintentandpurposeofeachwriter.Thestudy
includesaunitdealingwiththehistoricalJesus,thevision,purposeandmissionentrustedtoHisdisciplesand
subsequentlytotheChurch,thedevelopmentandexpansionoftheNewTestamentChurch,aswellashowour
NewTestamentwascompiled.Threecredithours.(SeeREL1320)
BIBL1350
Thiscourseprovidesabiblicalprogramformentoringstudentswhowillinturnbeequippedtomentor
others,acceptingthemandateandadmonitioninScriptureasfoundin2Timothy2:2.AllstudentsofEcclesia
Collegeparticipateinitsmentoringprogrameachsemesterofenrollment,progressingfrom“mentoree”to
“mentor”.Threecredithours.(SeeLEAD1350&REL1350)
BIBL2330
ThecoursewilltracethemainhistoricaleventsinthelifeofJesusChrist—hisbirth,earlychildhood,baptism,
temptation,ministryandteachings,betrayal,death,burial,resurrectionandascension.Threecredithours.
BIBL2350
MethodsofBibleStudy
Thestudentwillbeintroducedtoawidevarietyofbiblicalmethodsofdevotionalstudyaswellashowto
prepareandpresentsimpleBiblelessonswithinayoungadult/smallgroup/SundaySchooloryouthministry
setting.Threecredithours.Threecredithours.(SeeREL2350)
BIBL3300
Pentateuch
AnexegeticalandtheologicalstudyofthefirstfivebooksoftheBiblewithanemphasisontheirhistorical,textual
andliterarycontext.Threecredithours.
BIBL3310
ChristianhistoryisincompletewithoutastudyofthehistoricalChristHimself.Afterathoroughreviewofthe
important themes in Jesus’ teachings and ministry, the student will proceed to discover the Early Church in
action,menandwomenmovedbytheHolySpiritofGod,asrecountedbytheGentilehistorian,Luke.(SeeREL
3310)Threecredithours.
BIBL3320
HistoricalBooks
AnexegeticalandtheologicalstudyofJoshua-Estherwithanemphasisonhowtoreadandinterprettheological
narrative.Threecredithours.
BIBL3350
BiblicalWorshipI
Anintroductiontofoundationalbiblicalprinciplesofpraiseandworship,withspecialfocusontheworship
patternsandstylesoftheHebrewsintheTabernaclesofMosesandDavid,aswellasearlyChristianChurch
expressionsofworship.Threecredithours.
BIBL3370
ThiscoursepresentsastudyofJob,Psalms,Proverbs,EcclesiastesandtheSongofSongs.Itemphasizesthe
geniusofHebrewpoetryandthedoctrinaldepth,spiritualvalueandethicalimplicationsofthesebooks.Three
credithours.Fall.(SeeREL3370)
BIBL4300
TheseveraltranslationsoftheBible,itsqualitiesasgreatliterature,theinfluenceoftheBibleuponliteraturein
English,anditsdifferenttypesofliteraryformswillbeanalyzed.Prerequisites:ENGL1310;ENGL2300;REL
1310andREL1320.Threecredithours.(SeeREL4300)
BIBL4310
Prophets
An exegetical and theological study of the Old Testament prophets with the exception of Ezekiel and Daniel.
Prerequisite:BIBL1310.Threecredithours.
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BIBL4320
PaulineEpistlesI
Astudyofthelife,ministryandteachingoftheApostlePaulasrecordedinthebooksofGalatians,Romans,and
the four Prison Epistles. The life setting of each letter will be related to Paul’s three missionary journeys as
describedinthebookofActs.Specialattentionwillalsobegiventothemajortheologicalthemesofeachofthe
epistles.Prerequisite:BIBL1320.Threecredithours.Fall.
BIBL4321
PaulineEpistlesII
Astudyofthelife,ministryandteachingoftheApostlePaulasrecordedinthebooksofI&IICorinthians,I&II
Thessalonians, and the three Pastoral Epistles. The life setting of each letter will be related to Paul’s three
missionaryjourneysasdescribedinthebookofActs.Specialattentionwillalsobegiventothemajortheological
themesofeachoftheepistles.Prerequisites:BIBL1320and4320.Threecredithours.Spring.
BIBL4350
InterpretingtheBible
ThescienceandartofinterpretingtheBibleisknownasbiblicalhermeneutics.Itseekstounderstandand
usetheprinciplesandmethodsbywhichonemayascertainthemeaningofScripture.Themainpurposeof
thecourseistopreparethestudenttounderstandwithclarityandfairnesstheexactmeaningtheauthor
intendedinagivenpassage.Thecourseinvolvesin-depthstudyoftheWordofGodandwillaidthestudent
in sharpening research and analytical skills. Prerequisites: BIBL 1310 and BIBL 1320. Three credit
hours.
BIBL4370
ExegesisofHebrews
An in-depth exegetical study of the New Testament book of Hebrews. Prerequisites: BIBL 1310 and BIBL
1320.Threecredithours.Spring,asneeded.
BIBL4380
GeneralEpistles
AnexegeticalandtheologicalstudyofJames-Jude.Prerequisite:BIBL1320.Threecredithours.
BIBL4390
BiblicalApocalypticLiterature
AnintroductiontotheriseanddevelopmentofapocalypticliteraturethroughanexegeticalstudyofEzekiel,
Daniel and Revelation. The study seeks to understand apocalyptic literature as God's word to the original
readersaswellasforlifeandministrytoday.Prerequisites:BIBL1310andBIBL1320.Threecredithours.
Science(BIOLandPHYS)
BIOL1400
GeneralBiology&Lab
Thefundamentalconceptsofbiologyareintroducedinthiscourse.Emphasisisplacedonhumanbiologywith
abriefintroductiontohumananatomy.Itincludesdiscussionofpeopleintheirenvironmentandtheimportance
oftheirenvironmentfromabiblicalperspective.Therequiredlaballowsstudentstousethescientificmethod.
Fourcredithours.
BIOL2400
Thecoursewillexploretheinterrelatednessofsystemssuchastheskeletal,muscular,nervous,andcirculatory.
Thiscourseisrecommendedforthosepursuingacareerinsportmanagementandpre-healthsciencefields.
Laboratoryworkwillberequiredandattendancewillberecorded.Dissectionofvariousanimalformswillbe
required.TheAnatomyColoringBookwillbeusedasavisualsupportlaboratoryandstructuralneedsofthe
course.Bothphysical(dissection)andrecommendedvirtualdissectionwillbeused.Fourcredithours.Fall.
BIOL2401
AcontinuationofBIOL2400:Anin-depthstudyintothestructure,function,anddysfunctionofhumanbody
processes,toincludeskeletal,muscular,cardiovascular,nervous,endocrine,respiratory,digestive,urinary,and
reproductivesystems.Fourcredithours.Spring.
PHYS1400
PhysicalScience&Lab
ThiscourseisanintroductiontothestudyoftherelationshipbetweenChristianityandscience.Biblicalteaching
concerningcreationandscientificevidencessupportingcreationwillbeexamined.Criticalevaluationwillbe
madeofthetheoryofevolution.Labisrequiredconcurrentwithclasslecture.Fourcredithours.
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Business(BUSN)
BUSN1300
BusinessFoundations
This course presents business-related topics and careers based on a Christian worldview. It presents the
structure of business organizations, principles and practices in America, as well as a brief discussion of
internationalbusinessconcerns.Contemporaryissuesconcerningethics,moralityandsocialresponsibilityare
introduced.Threecredithours
BUSN2300
Thecourtsystemandothermeansofdisputeresolution,anti-trustissues,businessandlabor,consumerrights,
enforceablecontracts,businessanditsenvironmentincludingsocialresponsibility,ethics,andprotectingthe
physicalenvironment.Threecredithours.
BUSN2320
DataAnalysisandInterpretation
The course is designed to give the student a working knowledge of the statistical techniques used to solve
practical problems in economics and business. While the statistical theory will be covered, the practical
applicationofthistheorywillbestressedbywayofexamplesdrawnfromvariousfieldsineconomics.Three
credithours.
BUSN3300
Thiscourseprovidesstudentswithanintroductiontothesocialandethicalissuesfacingmanagersinavariety
oforganizationalsettings.Theoriesofethicsandsocialresponsibilitywillbediscussedandthenappliedtoreallifesettingsinvolvingemployees,consumers,government,andsociety.Methodsofinstructionincludelecture,
discussion,casestudies,andclasspresentations.Threecredithours.
BUSN3310
This course offers an introduction to the opportunities and challenges of transacting commerce in a global
market. Topics of discussion include culture, communication, economics, finances, legal and political
considerations,missions,andsocialresponsibility.OverviewofthemajortradingareasincludesAfrica,Asia,
Europe,NorthandSouthAmerica,theMiddleEast,andthePacificbasin.Threecredithours.
BUSN4390
BusinessInternship
Thepurposeofaninternshipistoprovidevaluablehands-onlearningexperienceinaprofessionalsetting.NW
Arkansas is an area rich in professional business opportunities and a large selection of professional, crosscultural,andserviceinternshipsareavailablefromwhichtochoose.Threecredithours.
Cross-CulturalMinistries(CCMM)
CCMM1250
PracticalMinistryInternshipI
Thisintensepracticumexperienceallowsastudenttoworkdirectlywithaseniorministrypartnerinahandsonsetting,preferablyinacross-culturalsetting.Thestudentshouldcompleteaminimumof80hoursunder
directsupervisionofaqualifiedinstructor.Twocredithours,upondemand.
CCMM2250
Thisintensepracticumexperienceallowsastudenttoworkdirectlywithaseniorministrypartnerinahandsonsetting,preferablyinacross-culturalsetting.Thestudentshouldcompleteaminimumof80hoursunder
directsupervisionofaqualifiedinstructor.Twocredithours,upondemand.
CCMM1300
IntroductiontoMissions
This course is built on the assumption that the Body of Christ is called to reach into the world both
evangelisticallyandsocially.TheroleoftheChristianprofessionalinworldmissionsisdiscussed.Leadership
competenciespromotedinthiscourseincludemodeling,motivating,planning,organizing,facilitating,training,
funding, implementing, and evaluating. Participants in the course are equipped for this work. In addition,
studentsreflectonwaysinwhichtheirindividualchurchcontactscanmobilizeothersinthefulfillmentoftheir
missiontodiscipleallnations.Threecredithours.
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CCMM2230-1
Cross-CulturalPracticumI&II
These intense practicum experiences require a minimum two-week missionary outreach in an international
settingunderdirectsupervisionofaqualifiedinstructor.Theworldbecomestheclassroomforthiscourseas
eachstudentdiscoversandpracticeshis/herministrygifts.Eachstudentparticipatesinpersonalevangelism
andothertypesofhands-onministry,muchofwhichisdoneinacross-culturalsetting.ThepriorityoftheGreat
CommissionandthecostofparticipatingintheGreatCommandmentareevidentthroughoutthisexperience.
Twocredithourspersemester,upondemand.
Communication(COMM)
COMM1300
Thiscourseprovidesanoverviewoftheprocessofcommunicationandintroducescommunicationtheoryand
practicaltraininginthefundamentalsofeffectivepresentationforindividualsinbothpublicspeakingandgroup
communicationsettings.Theclasswilldiscusscontemporaryissuesandanalyzepublicdiscourses.Threecredit
hours.
COMM1320
practical training in the fundamentals of effective communication for individuals in interpersonal, group
communication,andpublicspeakingsettings.Theclasswilldiscusscontemporaryissuesandapplyresearch
basedtheory.Thestudentwillstudyandapplyboththetheoryandpracticeofinterpersonal,groupandpublic
communication.Threecredithours.
COMM1330
ActingI
Astudyofthebasictechniquesandapproachestotheartofacting,givingattentiontohowaperformermoves
andvocalizes.Itincludesanintroductiontoactingtechniquerangingfromsoloandensembletobasicscene
workwiththeatricaltexts.Thiscourseexaminestheprinciplesofacting,includingstagedirections,useofstage
area,coordinationofvoiceandbody,andpracticescenesfromplays.Threecredithours.
COMM1340
PublicSpeaking
practicaltraininginthefundamentalsofeffectivepresentationforindividualsinbothpublicspeakingandgroup
communicationsettings,givingattentiontohowaspeakermovesandvocalizes.Threecredithours.
COMM1350
TheaterI
Astudyofthebasictechniquesandapproachestotheartofacting,givingattentiontohowaperformermoves
andvocalizes.Itincludesanintroductiontoactingtechniquerangingfromsoloandensembletobasicscene
workwiththeatricaltexts.Thiscourseexaminestheprinciplesofacting,includingstagedirections,useofstage
area,coordinationofvoiceandbody,andpracticescenesfromplays.Threecredithours.
COMM1360
This course is a survey of all media platforms as well as a history of theories and dynamics of human
communicative interaction and behavior: intrapersonal, interpersonal, rhetorical and organizational
communication (verbal and nonverbal). It addresses current issues relating to our modern culture: media
regulation,itscurrentscopeandsupportsystems,aswellasmedia’seffectandethicalconcernsinnewspapers,
magazines,radio,television,movies,records,books,internet,andsocialmedia.Threecredithours.
COMM1370
ElementsofTheaterProduction
Thiscoursepresentsageneralsurveyofthefieldoftheater,emphasizingthestudyofvariousplaygenre,acting
styles,directingtechniques,scenery,lighting,andcostumedesignaswellasthehistoryofthetheater.Three
credithours.
COMM2320
This course examines the principles of effective communication and provides practice in writing business
letters, reports, resumes, and memos; various types of oral presentations; and electronic communications.
Threecredithours.
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COMM3300
BiblicalPreaching
TheultimategoalofthiscoursewillbetolearnhowtospeakforththeWordofGodadequatelyandpersuasively
in light of the listener’s historical, cultural and geographic context that Christ may be exalted and humanity
moved to believe and obey the truth. Emphasis is given to the entire sermon process, from preparation to
proclamation of divine truth. The instructor and class members are involved in the process of constructive
criticismofsermonstructureanddelivery.Prerequisites:ENGL1310andCOMM1300.Threecredithours.
COMM3310
DesktopPublishing
Thiscourseisanelectiveformajorsintheend-user/internettrack.Thecourseisintendedforstudentswhoare
already proficient in word processing and who are interested in developing advanced word-processing and
desktop publishing skills. Students learn desktop publishing design and layout techniques by creating
promotional documents, brochures, newsletters, and PowerPoint presentations. Prerequisite: CSCI 1300.
Threecredithours.
COMM3320
WritingforMedia
Thiscourseintroducesthestudenttonewspaperreporting,writingnewsandfeaturestoriesforprintaswellas
learningtowritesamplesoftelevisionandcablenews,publicrelations,advertisingandbroadcastpromotions.
Itincludesastudyofcopyrightingforradioandtelevision,corporateaudio/videoproductionsandelectronic
media, as well as addresses practical ethical questions within relational, organizational and mass
communicationcontexts.Prerequisite:ENGL1310.Threecredithours.
COMM3330
Thiscourseisdesignedtoincreasetheeffectivenessofcross-culturalcommunicationintoday'sglobalbusiness
environment.Coursecontentfocusesontheapplicationoftheoryandresearchinmulticulturalcommunication.
Specific topics addressed include intercultural communication (between members of different cultures),
multicultural communication (among members of various cultures), culture-biased assumptions, contrasting
culturalvalues,communicationandnegotiationstrategies,verbalandnonverbalpatterns,cultureshock,and
country-specificinformation.Discussionbasedcourse.Threecredithours.(SeeMGMT3320)
COMM3340
Editing&Design
Theemphasisofthiscourseisoncopyeditinganddesignskillsnecessaryforqualitypublicationofnewspapers,
magazines and public relations literature. It includes editing for style, grammar and punctuation, improving
copy,writingheadlinesandcutlines,effectiveuseoftype,useofcolorandart,andprinciplesofpagedesign.
Prerequisite:ENGL1310.Threecredithours.
COMM3350
ThiscourseintroducesthestudenttoanexplorationofmoreadvancedWebPageDesign.Studentswilllearn
how to use Web design tools such as Dreamweaver™, Fireworks™ and Flash™ to create state-of-the-art web
pages.Studentswillalsoworkwithadigitalcameraincreatingtheirownsites.Threecredithours.Course
offeredondemandwithprofessorapproval.
COMM3380
MotivationalSpeaking
Inthiscourse,thestudentwillbetaughtthevalueandpracticeofmotivationalandpersuasivespeech.Public
speakingandpersonalcommunicationareartforms,andword-smithing,whilenaturaltosome,isacraftthat
can be learned. The student will have multiple opportunities to give impromptu and prepared speeches,
preparinghim/herforthe“real”worldaftercollege.Threecredithours.
COMM3390
CrisisCommunication
This course provides guidance, direction, and practice in the area of Crisis Communication. Crisis
Communication deals with both natural disaster relief and corporate communication in times of corporate
emergencies.Thefocusofthiscoursewillprovideinsightonhowtohandlecommunicationwithindividuals
involved in natural disasters, groups, internal organizational communication, and communication with the
publicatlarge.Threecredithours.Electiveofferedondemand.
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COMM4310
SmallGroupCommunication
This course presents the process of communication and practice of working effectively in small groups by
understandingandstudyingthedynamicsofsmallgroupcommunicationandinteraction:groupdevelopment,
group roles and leadership styles, as well as decision-making, problem solving, conflict management and
performance.Threecredithours.
COMM4320
InterpersonalCommunication
Thiscoursestudiesinterpersonalaspectsofcommunication.Itintroducesconceptsandrelatedskillsthatdefine
communication in a variety of face-to-face contexts and includes models of communication, language and
meaning,nonverbalandverbalcommunication,perception,conflictsandhowtoconductanegotiation.Three
credithours.Spring,evenyears
COMM4330
Thiscourseisanin-depthstudyofthecomplexfieldofpublicrelations.Itaddressestherole,function,and
responsibilitiesofthepublicrelationspractitionerwithinorganizations.Italsoexaminespublicrelationstools
and practices, including preparing and conducting a public relations program, setting up a news conference,
establishing and running a speaker bureau, designing and producing a brochure and editing an employee
newsletter.Thestudentwillgainvaluableinsightsthroughthepresentationandresearchofcasestudiesofhow
publicrelationsmanagersmakeethicaldecisionsandeffectivelymanagetheirpublicrelations.Threecredit
hours.
COMM4340
PersuasiveCommunication&Debate
This course is a study and practice of principles of analysis, reasoning, evidence, organization, and speaking
needed to logically demonstrate and defend a position before an audience. It also addresses an analysis and
practiceoftechniquesusedtochangeattitudes,beliefs,andbehaviorinvariouscommunicationcontexts.Three
credithours.
COMM4350
AdvancedPublicSpeaking
AcontinuationofCOMM1300.Thecoursewillfocusonissuesrelevanttocommunicatingeffectivelyintoday’s
global,technological,anddiverseworld.Studentswillbeintroducedtovideoselectionsofhistoricspeechesfor
studyaswellasexamplesofstudentspeakers.Studentsenrollinginthiscoursemustbeabletouploadvideo
(preferable)oraudio(acceptable)filesoftheirspeeches.Threecredithours.
COMM4360
IntegratedMediaApplications
Thiscourseintegratesprinciplesofpersuasiveandinformativespeakingintoprofessionalcontexts.Also,itwill
integratewrittenandoralcommunicationthroughthepreparationanddeliveryofformalpresentation,both
individually and corporately. The course emphasizes various types of presentations, and organizational
communication.Threecredithours.
COMM4370
LegalIssuesinCommunication
Thiscoursewillprovidethestudentwithanunderstandingofthebasicaspectsofcommunicationlaw.Special
attention will be given constitutional issues of free speech, privacy and other areas of interest to business,
journalismandbroadcaststudents.Threecredithours.
COMM4380
OralInterpretationandPerformance
Thiscourseisdesignedtohelpstudentsaspiringtoteachmiddleandhighschoolstudentsspeech,drama,and/or
debate: to discern author’s intent, judge literary merit, compose introductions; to expand communicative
capacitythroughtheface,voiceandupperbody;tomemorizeprose,scripts,andpoems;tofulfillunitobjectives
fromthetextbook.Threecredithours.
COMM4390
InternshipinCommunications
This course involves placement in an arranged program of activities with a local employer (industry, media
organization,governmentorotheragency)foron-the-spottrainingandexperience.Internshipsarereserved
foradvancedcommunicationstudentsintheirsenioryear.Threecredithours.
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ComputerScience(CSCI)
CSCI1300
IntroductiontoComputers
Thiscourseintroducesthestudenttothecomputerandhowtoaccesstheworldwideweb.Thestudentwill
examinethecomputertorealizeitspotentialasawordprocessor,adatabase,aspreadsheet,andasatoolin
education.ThestudentwillalsoreviewthemanyBibleaidsthatareavailableforstudyandresearchon-line.
Nopriorexperienceorknowledgeofcomputersisrequired.Threecredithours.
CSCI2300
MicrocomputerApplicationsinBusiness
Thiscourseinvolvespracticeinusingspreadsheetforaccountingandfinancialapplications.Also,itemphasizes
creating schedules, financial modeling, generating macros, and producing reports.Prerequisite: CSCI 1300.
Threecredithours.
Economics(ECON)
ECON2330
Thiscourseisastudyofnationalincomeaccounting,thedeterminationsofnationaloutputandemployment
levels, the banking system, monetary theory and stabilization policy. Inflation, unemployment, lagging
productivity,economicgrowth,balanceofpayments,andthepublicdebtareconsideredfromtheKeynesian,
monetarist,andsupply-sideperspectives.Threecredithours.
ECON2340
This course is a study of the market mechanism including supply and demand, price theory and output
determination,incomedistribution,andtheroleofcompetition.Microeconomicsproblemssuchaspollution,
poverty,andfarmincomeareconsidered.Threecredithours.
ECON3310
PublicFinance
It uses microeconomic tools of analysis to understand how governments raise and spend money. Concepts
coveredincludetheinfluenceofgovernmentonresourceallocation,governmentresponsetomarketfailure,
publicchoice,socialgoods,thenatureandextentofgovernmentexpendituresandrevenues,publicdebt,and
theimpactofgovernmentfiscalpolicy.Prerequisites:ECON2330and2340.Threecredithours.
ECON4300
ManagerialEconomics
Thiscourseincludestheories,concepts,tools,andmethodsineconomicsrelevanttoabroadcrosssectionof
decisionswithinthebusinessfirm.Topicsincludequantitativeanalysisofdemand,cost,andmarketstructure;
model construction relating to possible interrelationships between different pricing strategies and costs.
Application of game theories and economics of information to managerial decision making; and the role of
governmentinthemarketplace.Prerequisite:ECON2330orECON2340.Threecredithours.
ECON4320
InternationalTrade
The course will cover trade theory and policy, foreign exchange systems and markets, the macroeconomic
implicationsofthebalanceofpayments,motivationfortrade,gainsfromtrade,andtheemergenceandimpact
offreetradezones.Prerequisites:ECON2330and2340.Threecredithours.
English(ENGL)
ENGL0330
FundamentalsofReadingandWritingI
Writingisinresponsetoreadingandactivities;emphasisonorganizationofessaywriting,includingnarration,
description,illustrationandargumentation.Thiscourseincludesathoroughreviewofgrammarandmechanics.
Studentsmustpassthiscoursewitha“B”orabovetomovetocollege-levelEnglishCompositionI;studentswho
do not obtain a grade of “B” in the course would need to take Fundamentals of Reading and Writing II.
Developmentalcourseequivalenttothreehoursofcredit;3credithours,non-degreeapplicable.Fallonly.
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ENGL0332
FundamentalsofReadingandWritingII
Writingisinresponsetoreadingandactivities;emphasisonorganizationofessaywriting,includingnarration,
description,illustrationandargumentation.Thiscourseincludesathoroughreviewofgrammarandmechanics.
Students must pass this course with a “C” or above to move to college-level English Composition I.
Developmentalcourseequivalenttothreehoursofcredit;non-degreeapplicable.Fall,Spring.
ENGL1300
EnglishCompositionI
This is a general course focusing on grammar, punctuation, spelling and careful analytical reading as well as
vocabularybuildingandshortcompositions.Writingisbasedonselectedreadings,includingbiblicalexcerpts.
Emphasisisplacedonanalyticalthinking,criticalreading,organizationandethicalincorporationofsources.In
addition,thestudentisintroducedtobeginningprinciplesofelocution,simplespeechformationanddelivery.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on COMPASS placement exam 77%, SAT verbal (475), or ACT English
(19). (The placement exam may be taken only once.) Three credit hours. (Students interested in an
education career must make a “C” or higher; a “C- grade will not satisfy the requirements of an
educationalprogram.)Fall,Spring.
ENGL1310
This is a continuation of ENGL 1300. Writing is based on selected readings, to include biblical excerpts.
Emphasisisplacedonanalyticalthinking,criticalreadingorganizationandethicalincorporationofsources.In
addition to short compositions, a lengthy research paper is required as well as the presentation of a five (5)
minuteoriginalspeech.Prerequisite:ENGL1300.Threecredithours.Fall,Spring.Threecredithours.
(Students interested an education career must make a “C” or higher; a “C-“grade will not satisfy the
requirementsofaneducationalprogram.)
ENGL2300
WorldLiterature
Asurveyofworldliteraturethatreflectsmanydifferentcultures,includingancientGreekandRoman,Italian,
German,andEnglish.ThecourseincludesmasterpiecesfromthetimeofHomertothepresent.Prerequisite:
ENGL1310.Threecredithours,ondemand.
ENGL2310
CreativeWriting
This course is designed to teach students the fundamental techniques of writing fiction and poetry.
Studentsareencouragedtocomposeoriginalpoemsandstoriesandtocritiquestudentandprofessional
modelsinafriendlyandcooperativesetting.Studentswillbeintroducedtowaysoftransformingoriginal
writingsintopublishablematerials.Prerequisite:ENGL1310and1320.ElectiveCourseofferedon
demand.Threecredithours.
Finance(FINC)
FINC3300
Money,Banking,andFinancialMarkets
Thiscourseincludesasurveyofmonetarytheoryandthestudyofbankinginstitutions,financialintermediaries,
financialmarkets,andtheinfluenceofgovernmentregulation.Themodeofinstructionislectureanddiscussion.
Prerequisites:ECON2330and2340.Threecredithours.
FINC3310
The main objective of this course is to acquaint students with fundamentals of financial planning and basic
understanding of terminology and concepts that are widely used in the financial planning industry. The
emphasis is on the latest financial planning methods and techniques for effective money management.
Prerequisite:FINC3300.Threecredithours.
FINC3330
Thiscoursepresentsbasicprinciples,lawsandpracticesrelatedtoappraisal,ownership,control,financing,and
transferofresidentialandotherrealproperty.Threecredithours.
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FINC4300
ManagingFinanceandCapital
Thiscoursecoversbasicproblemsandprinciplesinfinancialmanagement,withspecialattentiontofinancial
planning,assetmanagement,sourcesoffinancing,andvaluationoftheenterprise.Prerequisites:ACCT2300,
2310;ECON2330,2340;BUSN2310.Threecredithours.
FINC4310
Investments
Thecoursewillexaminetheissuesinandtheproceduresforsecurityanalysisandportfoliomanagement.The
emphasis is on the application of analytical techniques and portfolio management theories for individual
investors.Prerequisite:FINC3300.Threecredithours.
History(HIST)
HIST2310
U.S.HistoryI
This course is a survey of U.S. political, social, and economic history from discovery through the end of the
AmericanCivilWar.Further,itwillanalyzetheformation,anddevelopmentoftheAmericancharacter.Three
credithours.
HIST2311
U.S.HistoryII
This course presents U.S. American History from the post-Civil War era to the present. It surveys the social,
political,religiousandculturalphenomenathatmadeAmericawhatitistoday.Prerequisites:None,though
History2310ishighlyrecommended.Threecredithours
HIST2320
WorldReligions
Thisstudyoftheworld’smajororganizedreligionsseekstoequipthestudentwithahistoricalandtheological
perspective that will enable effective communication of the gospel to other religions of the world. Religions
studied will include Animism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. Prerequisite: HUMN 1310. Three
credithours.
HIST2330
ChurchHistory
ThisgeneralsurveyofthehistoryofthechurchfromPentecosttothepresentisdesignedtogivestudentsan
appreciationofourChristianheritage.Rapidandcomprehensivestudyismadeofleadingcharactersandofthe
majorturningpointsofancient,medieval,andmodernchurchhistory.Threecredithours.
HIST2340 HistoryofChristianity&ItsMusic
ThisisastudyofhymnodyduringthehistoryoftheChristianchurchtobringaboutamoremeaningfuluseof
the hymn in congregational singing and various avenues of ministry. The student will learn that the great
historical revivals throughout church history have awakened the creative expression of devout Christians
throughtheagestopenthelyricsandcomposethemusicofthehymns.Americanhymnodyisintroducedduring
thelatterpartofthesemester.Ondemand.Threecredithours.(SeeMMIN2240)
HIST2360
ThiscourseisasurveyofWesternhumanhistoryandexploresthesocial,political,religious,intellectual,and
artisticachievementsfromtheearliesthumancivilizationsintheAncientNearEasttotheAgeofReason.Topics
include ancient Greece, Rome, and Christian institutions of the Middle Ages and the emergence of national
monarchiesinwesternEurope.Threecredithours.
HIST2370
ThiscourseisasurveyofWesternhumanhistorythatexploresthesocial,political,religious,intellectual,and
artisticachievementsfromtheAgeofReasontothepresent.Thiscoursewillprovideanintroductorysurveyof
themes in western civilization since 1600, including religious developments, overseas colonization, the
Enlightenment, industrialization, imperialism, the world wars, decolonization, the Cold War and recent
developments. A vast area geographically, chronologically, and thematically will be covered. Three credit
hours.
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Humanities(HUMN)
HUMN1310
Thiscourseexploresissuesofculturaldiversityandexaminesdifferingreligiousbeliefs.Itfocusesonthebasics
oftheChristianworldviewandexploresotherworldviewsthatpeopleembrace.Thestudentwillbechallenged
tothinkmoreclearlyandcriticallyabouttheultimateissuesofhumanexistence,theroleofgeneralrevelation
(creation) and special revelation (Scripture), as well as be prepared to give an answer and defend the truth
claimsofhis/herownworldview.Threecredithours.
Language(FREN,GREKandSPAN)
FREN1310
ElementaryFrenchI
Thefirsthalfofacourseforstudentsdesiringtobeginasecondlanguage.Thiscourseincludesintensiveoral
exercisesandareviewofgrammar.Thecourseisespeciallyformattedtotrainstudentsinbasicconversational
Frenchasatoolinwitnessing.ThecourseincludessimpleScripturememorization.Threecredithours.Fall.
FREN1320
ElementaryFrenchII
ThisisacontinuationofFrenchI.Prerequisite:FREN1310.Threecredithours.Spring.
GREK2310
NewTestamentGreekI
ThefirsthalfofathoroughstudyofthefundamentalsofNewTestamentGreekgrammarandsimplevocabulary.
ThecourseintroducesthestudenttovariouskindsofKoineGreekstudyaids.Thestudentalsolearnstoread
simplepassagesfromtheGreekNewTestament.Prerequisite:ENGL1310.Threecredithours.Fall.
GREK2320
NewTestamentGreekII
ThisisacontinuationofGREK2310.ThestudentwilllearntouseeffectivelydifferentkindsofKoineGreek
biblicalresearchhelpssothatamorethoroughandcompleteexegeticalstudyofNewTestamentpassagescan
beaccomplished.Prerequisite:ENGL1310andGREK2310.Threecredithours.Spring.
SPAN1310
ElementarySpanishI
Thefirsthalfofacourseforstudentsdesiringtobeginasecondlanguage.Thiscourseincludesintensiveoral
exercisesandareviewofgrammar.Thecourseisespeciallyformattedtotrainstudentsinbasicconversational
Spanishasatoolinwitnessing.ThecourseincludessimpleScripturememorization.Threecredithours.Fall.
SPAN1320
ElementarySpanishII
ThisisacontinuationofSpanishI.Prerequisite:SPAN1310.Threecredithours.Spring.
Leadership(LEAD)
LEAD1300
Thiscourseprovidesabiblicalprogramformentoringstudentswhowillinturnbeequippedtomentorothers,
acceptingthemandateandadmonitioninScriptureasfoundin2Timothy2:2.AllstudentsofEcclesiaCollege
participateinitsmentoringprogrameachsemesterofenrollment,progressingfrom“mentoree”to“mentor”.
Threecredithours.Fall.(AlsoBIBL1350andREL1350)
LEAD2310
IntroductiontoLeadership
This course recognizes Jesus Christ as the consummate Leader of all time—as a leader focused on the
KingdomofGodinHisearthlyministry,astheOnewhocontinuesHisleadershipinguidingthepeopleof
GodtoadvancetheKingdomofGod.Threecredithours.Electivecourseofferedondemand.
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LEAD2330
Evangelism
“ToknowGodandmakeHimknown”isthethemethatcontinuesthroughoutthedurationofthislife-changing
course.The“what,”“why,”and“howto”ofdiscipleshipandevangelismarediscussed.Thegoalofthiscourseis
toequipeachstudenttomakepracticalanddailyapplicationoffundamentalbiblicaltruths:howtoliveand
minister in a biblical manner. Both the message of the Gospel and methods for presenting the Gospel are
thoroughlyreviewed.Threecredithours.(FormerlyCCMM1310)
LEAD3350
AdvancedMentoringFoundations
ThiscourseisbasedonOrenParisII’stext,“MentoringFoundations:GridsforLifeandLearning”.Thestudent
applies mentoring principles developed throughout the semester as he/she imparts materials learned to a
“faithful Timothy,” who in turns passes on what he/she is learning to a “faithful man,” and subsequently to
“faithfulothers.”Threecredithours.
LEAD3320
OrganizationalBehavior&Leadership
This course examines the psychological and sociological variables important in understanding individual
motivation,groupfunctioning,change,creativity,organizationaldesign,conflictandleadershipinorganizations.
Particular attention is given to the application of leadership and management principles within the
organizationalstructure.Thiscoursefocusesonfourdistinctinterrelatedtopics:theindividual,thegroup,the
organizational system, and the organizational dynamics. A series of self-assessments will help students
determine their own organizational fit, as well as provide information concerning personal strengths and
weaknessesrelatedtomanaginganorganization.Threecredithours.(SeeMGMT3300)
LEAD3330
LeadershipPracticum
This required internship is usually scheduled during the summer-term after the completion of the student’s
junioryearatEcclesiaCollege.Aspartofthefulfillmentofcourserequirements,eachstudentwillleadasmall
teamonashort-termoutreachunderthedirectionofqualifiedfaculty.Thestudentisresponsibleforrecruiting
participantsandoverseeingalltheplanningoftheoutreach,includingthedebriefingstage.Athoroughreport
istobepresentedtoEcclesiaCollege’sfacultyandstaffforevaluation,assessmentandrecommendations.This
college-sponsored mission trip requires a research project which integrates assigned readings and on-site
observations,andrecordspracticalexperiencesgainedwhileonthetrip.Threecredithours.Usuallyinthe
Summer.
LEAD3340
PrayerandPraisearethedirectlinestoandfromthepresenceofapersonalGod.Therefore,Biblicalprayers
andexpressionsofpraisearecarefullystudied.AsBiblicalprayerisbelievedtohaveadirectbearingonthe
effectiveness of one’s personal ministry, the class is led to focus on Holy Spirit directed prayer and
intercessionforthenationsoftheworld.Thestudentparticipatesinaminimumofthreehoursperweekof
practicalapplication.Threecredithours.Fall.
LEAD3360
CaseStudiesinLeadership
Case studies will be selected for in-depth study of the application of leadership concepts with particular
reference to those concepts found in Scripture. Students will develop a written analysis of their style of
leadership.Relatedissuesareintroducedthroughreadings.Threecredithours.
LEAD3370
Reading,discussionanddevelopmentofpaperspertainingtorelevantcasestudiesandreadingsinvolvingethical
issuesappliedtoactualsituations.Threecredithours.
LEAD4300
Thiscourserequiresstudentstodesign,implement,andevaluateapersonalleadershipactionplanwithinan
approvedon-campusoroff-campusorganization.Ananalysisoforganizationalmission,culture,structure,and
resources help formulate a strategic action plan in which students apply their leadership and management
knowledge,characterandskill.Studentsmustdocumentaminimuminvolvementof120hoursinordertoearn
three(3)credithours.Threecredithours.
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LEAD4330
TheLeaderasTeacher
Astudyoftheprinciplesandpracticesofteachinginministry.Thecourseisdesignedtoequipstudents
withdiverseandage-applicablemethodsandtechniquesneededtoteachtheBibleeffectively.Emphasisis
placedonliteraturereview,aswellasonresearchandcurrentpracticesofteachinginministry.Twocredit
hours.Fall.
Mathematics(MATH)
MATH0330
MathFundamentals
Auser-friendlystudydesignedforstudentswhoneedtoimprovetheirmathematicalunderstandingandskills
priortotakingcollegemathematicscourses.Topicsincludebasicnumberssets,absolutevalue,orderofalgebraic
operations, simplification of mathematical expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, graphing
equations in tow variables, factoring polynomials, solving quadratic equations, and solving systems of linear
equations.Thesystematicinstructionaltechniquesseektolayafoundationallogicformathematicalprocesses,
withaprimarygoaltoincreasestudents’self-understandingandconfidence.Developmentalcourseoffered
toacohortofatleastsix(6)students,equivalenttothreehoursofcredit-non-degreeapplicable.
MATH1350
CollegeMathematics
Thisisastudyofthepatternandorderintheuniverse.Thiscourseisdesignedforgeneraleducationcoreand
for degrees not requiring college algebra. Further, it is designed to provide students with mathematical
understandings and skills to be productive workers, discerning consumers, and informed citizens. A strong
emphasis is placed on mathematical modeling, technology, and the ability to think and reason critically,
quantitatively,andlogically.Projects,groupwork,reading,andwritingareaddressed.Pre-requisites:Ascore
of 19 or above on the mathematics section of Enhanced ACT, 460 or above on the math portion of
recenteredSAT,39oraboveontheASSETIntermediateAlgebratest,oraminimumof36oraboveonthe
COMPASSAlgebratest(non-STEMmajors).Threecredithours.(Studentsinterestedaneducationcareer
mustmakea“C”orhigher;a“C-“gradewillnotsatisfytherequirementsofaneducationalprogram.)
MATH1370
CollegeAlgebra
Thiscoursepresentsanoverviewofthefundamentalconceptsofalgebra.Topicsincludelinearandquadratic
equations and inequalities; the Cartesian plane and graphing; using a graphing utility; functions, graphs and
models; polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations,
inequalities and matrices. Three credit hours. Three credit hours. (Students interested in an education
career must make a “C” or higher; a “C-“grade will not satisfy the requirements of an educational
program.)
MATH2370FIX…..FiniteMath
This is a survey of mathematics used in business, social sciences and life sciences. It includes probability,
accounting principles, standard deviation, graphing, linear models, linear inequalities, systems of equations,
systemsoflinearequalities,matrices,andlinearprogrammingarestudiedusingthesimplexmethod,finance
mathematicsandsomestatistics.Prerequisite:Math1370.Threecredithours.
Management(MGMT)
MGMT2300
Thiscourseexaminestheresponsibilitiesofthefirstlinesupervisoranddevelopssuchsupervisorytechniques
andskillsasemployeecommunication,decision-making,maintenanceofmorale,motivation,leadership,worker
productivity,andgrievanceresolution.Threecredithours.Fall.
MGMT3300
This course examines the psychological and sociological variables important in understanding individual
motivation,groupfunctioning,change,creativity,organizationaldesign,conflictandleadershipinorganizations.
Particular attention is given to the application of leadership and management principles within the
organizationalstructure.Thiscoursefocusesonfourdistinctinterrelatedtopics:theindividual,thegroup,the
organizational system, and the organizational dynamics. A series of self-assessments will help students
determine their own organizational fit, as well as provide information concerning personal strengths and
weaknessesrelatedtomanaginganorganization.Threecredithours.Offeredondemand.(SeeCOMM3300
andLEAD3320)
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MGMT3310
Thiscoursefocusesondeterminationofpersonnelrequirements,recruitmentofneededemployees,testingand
trainingmethods,supervision,compensationandbenefits,introductiontolaborrelations,andlegalmatters.
Prerequisite:MGMT3300.Threecredithours.Offeredondemand.
MGMT3320
country-specific information. Discussion based course. Three credit hours. (See STDV 3320 and COMM
3330)
MGMT3330
Managementinformationsystemsdesignandimplementationareaddressed.Thecourseincludescoverageof
currentsoftwarepackagesavailableandvarioustypesofcomputer-basedsystems.Prerequisite:CSCI2300.
Threehourscredit.Offeredondemand.
MGMT3360
This course involves a conceptual and analytical examination of the strategic, functional, and operational
decisions made as a part of an organization's production/operations function. Prerequisites: ACCT 2300,
2310;ECON2330,2340;BUSN2310.Threecredithours.
MGMT4310
This class is intended for students who may form or be employed by a small or family-owned business. It
supplements management theory by providing well-balanced coverage of critical small business issues and
practical experience in the determination and solution of actual business problems. In class lecture and
discussion,aswellasinternet,applicationsandcasestudiesareusedtoexaminetheissuesandproblemsfaced
bysmallandfamily-ownedbusinesses.Threecredithours.
MGMT4320
Thiscourseprovidesafoundationofknowledgeandtoolsnecessarytoplansuccessfully,design,andstartanew
businessventureandtoreduceoravoidmanyoftheproblemsencounteredbysuchventures.Lectures,case
studies,anddiscussionsareusedtoexaminetheissuesandproblemsfacedbynewbusinessventures.Three
credithours.
MGMT4340
EntrepreneurshipPracticum
Thiscourseoffersastudentvaluablepracticum/internshipexperience.Threecredithourswillbegrantedfor
this course upon completion of a minimum of 120 contact hours for an approved EC Student Internship.
Prerequisite:Seniorstanding.Threecredithours.
MGMT4380
DesignedasacapstonecourseofallstudentsintheB.S.inBus.Adm.program,thiscourseshouldbetakenduring
the student's final semester. It provides a review of the basic organizational functions and emphasizes the
nature,development,andimplementationofanorganization'sstrategy;ituseslecture,discussion,casestudies,
andorganizationalsimulations(computersimulationmayberequired)asmeansofdevelopingdecision-making
andproblem-solvingskills.Prerequisites:FINC3300;MGMT2300,3350;MKTG2300.Offeredondemand.
Threecredithours.
Marketing(MKTG)
MKTG2300
Thiscourseexaminestheroleofmarketingandmarketingprocesses.Thestudentwillacquireanunderstanding
ofmarketingconcepts,terminology,associatedtechnologies,practicalapplications,andhowmarketingrelates
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tootherbusinessfunctions.Themethodofinstructionincludeslectures,discussion,andpracticalapplications
ofmaterial.Threecredithours.Spring.
MKTG3310
StrategicSelling
Thiscourseisofferedtothosestudentswhowantadeeperunderstandingofhowpersonalsellingandsales
management relate to the other functional business areas. It examines strategic selling concepts and
fundamental practices. The course explores terminology, associated technology (including information
technology), and practical applications. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, workshops, and a
semesterproject.Prerequisite:MKTG2300.Offeredondemand.Threecredithours.
MKTG3320
PromotionalStrategy
Thiscourseexaminesadvertisingconcepts,campaignstrategy,mediamix,advertisingresearch,preparationof
advertisingcopy,agencydescriptions,andtherelationshipofadvertisingtothemarketingmix.Itusesamixof
lecture, discussion, and a required group project. Prerequisite: MKTG 2300. Offered on demand. Three
credithours.
MKTG3360
AdvertisingandPublicRelations
ThiscourseexaminestheprinciplesandtheoryofbothPublicRelationsandAdvertisingtohelpthestudent
betterrecognizeinwhichdisciplineheorsheisbettersuited.Specialemphasiswillbegiventothetheoryand
practices, while less time is devoted to the actual production (writing) of advertising and public relations
communications.Prerequisite:COMM3320.Threecredithours.
MKTG4340
ServicesMarketing
Thecourseinvolvesthestudyofmarketinginthecontextofserviceindustries.Specialattentionwillbeplaced
on the unique characteristics of services, as opposed to products, and the importance of services in the U.S.
economy.Severalofthemajorserviceindustries(banking,airlines,healthcare,electronicbrokerage)willbe
specificallyexamined.Thegoalofthisclassistogivestudentsanin-depthknowledgeoftheservicesindustry.
It uses a combination of lecture, discussion, case studies, and a group project. Prerequisite: MKTG 2300.
Offeredondemand.Threecredithours.
MKTG4390
MarketingInternship
Thiscourseoffersastudentvaluablepracticum/internshipexperience.Threecredithourswillbegrantedfor
this course upon completion of a minimum of 120 contact hours for an approved student internship. Preapprovalmustbeobtainedfromthestudent’sacademicmentoranddegreegrantingdepartmentchair.Weekly
follow-upandwrittenreportsarerequired.Prerequisite:Seniorstanding.Threecredithours.
MusicMinistries(MMIN)
MMIN1000-1,2000-1
MMIN3000-1,4000-1
PerformanceClassI-VIIIRequired
Attendanceandparticipationarerequiredofallprivateandclassmusicstudentseachsemesterofenrollment
at Ecclesia College. (Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory compliance will be noted on the student’s transcript.)
Required.
MMIN1151-2,2151-2
MMIN3151-2,4151-2
ECCollegeChoirI-VIII
AttendanceandparticipationintheCollegeChoirarerequiredofallEcclesiaCollegeMusicMinistriesstudents
eachsemesterofenrollmentatEcclesiaCollege.Aminimumofoneyear’sparticipationintheCollegeChoiris
requiredtomeetminimumMusicMinistries’degreegraduationrequirements.Onecreditpersemester.
MMIN1161-2,2161-2
MMIN3161-2,4161-2
ECEnsembleI-VIII
Membership in this SATB vocal ensemble is achieved through audition and a personal interview with the
director.Publicperformancesarerequiredwithsometravelthroughoutthesemester.Studentparticipationin
thecollege’stravelingensembleisonanelectivebasis.Characterandacademicstandardsapply.(SeeStudent
Handbook.).Onecreditpersemester.
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MMIN1171-2,2171-2
MMIN3171-2,4171-2
ECWorshipEnsembleI-VIII
Membership in this SATB vocal ensemble is achieved through audition and a personal interview with the
director.Publicperformancesarerequiredwithsometravelthroughoutthesemester.Studentparticipationin
thecollege’stravelingensembleisonanelectivebasis.Characterandacademicstandardsapply.(SeeStudent
Handbook.).Onecreditpersemester.
MMIN1260
VocalDiction
Methods of voice instruction are studied. Class demonstrations are made in the discovery, analysis and
correctionofindividualvocalproblems.Eachstudentisgivenexperienceinvoiceinstructioninacontrolled
laboratory-studio.Foreignlanguagepronunciationwillbeemphasized.Ondemand.Twocredithours.
MMIN12_0-1
PrincipalAppliedI&II-Options:Piano(5),Voice(6),Guitar(7),
Instrumental(8)–thirddigitwillbeaddedtocoursenumberperoption.
Privatelessons,twohourscredit.Studentswillbegivenaonehourlessonperweekintheoptionoftheirchoice.
Ondemand.Specialfeesapply.
MMIN1300
FundamentalsofMusicTheory
A foundational study of basic musianship, integrating the study on basic music theory with ear. Offered on
demand.Threecredithours.NOTE:Thiselectivecoursefornon-majors.Itdoesnotcounttowardthe
BachelorofMusicMinistriesdegreerequirements.
MMIN1310
BasicMusicSkills
Anintroductiontomusicreadingasrelatingtosingingmelodiesandplayingthemonpiano.Foundational
topicsincludethegrandstaff,rhythm,meter,keysignatures,elementarysolfege(movable‘do’),intervals,and
listening.Studentsgainunderstandingofmusicnotationtodeveloptheabilitytosingorplaymelodiesin
trebleorbassclef,andtofindthepitchcenterofamelodybysightandbyear.Exercisesemphasizemajor
keys,thoughabasisforminorkeysispresented.Threefifty-minutelab/discussionperiodsperweek.Offered
uponsufficientrequest.Threecredithours.
MMIN2090
PianoProficiency
EachMusicMinistriesnon-keyboardmajormustpasstheprescribedCollegepianoproficiencyexaminationby
theendofhis/herjunioryear.Pass/fail;forexaminationcreditonly.
MMIN21_0-1
SecondaryAppliedI&II-Options:Piano(5),Voice(6),Guitar(7),
Privatelessons,onehourcredit.Studentswillbegivenaonehalfhourlessonperweekintheoptionoftheir
choice.Ondemand.Specialfeesapply.
MMIN2120-1
SightSingingandEarTrainingI&II
Thiscourseisdesignedtotrainthesight-readingandauralabilitiesofthestudent.Exercisesinsyllablesinging,
melodicandrhythmicdictation,andauralrecognitionofintervalsandchordsareincluded.Auralandkeyboard
skillsparallelingclassroomteachingareappliedinalabsetting.Onecredithourpersemester.Fall,Spring.
MMIN2130-1
AccompanimentIandII
CreditisgiventodeservingstudentswhoaccompanytheECCollegeChoir,ECCollegeEnsembleortheECPrep
Choirsforthedurationofasemester.Coursemayberepeated.Fall,Spring.Onecredithour.
MMIN21_3-4
ClassPiano(5),ClassVoice(6),ClassGuitar(7)
Students receive an hour of credit for classroom instruction in piano, voice or guitar for the duration of a
semester.Classsizevaries.Aminimumoffourstudentsisnecessarytojustifyclassinstruction.FallorSpring.
Courseofferedondemandtoaminimumoffour(4)students.
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MMIN22_0-1
PrincipalAppliedIII&IV-Options:Piano(5),Voice(6),Guitar(7),
Instrumental(8)–thirddigitwillbeaddedtocoursenumberperoption
MMIN2320
MusicTheoryI
Thisisanintegratedapproachtothedevelopmentofbasicmusicianship,includingthestudyofmusicnotation
and terms, as well as tonal and rhythmic concepts. Pitch notation, rhythmic notation, key signatures, meter
signatures,intervals,scales,chords,cadences,inversions,andpartwritingareincludedinthefirstsemesterof
study.Threecredithourspersemester.Fall.
MMIN2330
MusicTheoryII
Thesecondsemesterisacontinuationofthesame,usingsimilaractivitiestodevelopskillsinfour-partdiatonic
harmony, non-harmonic tones, seventh chords, binary and ternary forms, secondary dominants, and
modulation. These elements are best learned through hearing, singing, and keyboard activities, while
developingskillsinreadingandwritingsimplemelodies.Threecredithourspersemester.Spring.
MMIN31_0-1
SecondaryAppliedIII&IV-Options:Piano(5),Voice(6),Guitar(7),
Privatelessons,onehourcredit.Studentswillbegivenaonehalfhourlessonperweekintheoptionoftheir
choice.Ondemand.Specialfeesapply.
MMIN32_0-1
PrincipalAppliedV&VI-Options:Piano(5),Voice(6),Guitar(7),
MMIN3230
Praise&WorshipLeadership
Specialattentionisgiventoheartpreparationoftheworshipleader,aswellasthedevelopmentofhis/herpraise
and worship team. During the semester, the student is given specific assignments in which he/she can
implementworshipleadershipskills.Twocredithourspersemester.Fall,Spring.
MMIN3310
PrinciplesofConducting
Thiscourseisdesignedtointroducethestudenttothebasictechniquesofscorereading,conductingpatterns,
cueing,intonation,balanceandinterpretation.Stylisticfeatureswillbediscussedthroughtheexaminationof
selectedrepertoireappropriatedforlargeandsmallmusicalgroups.Ondemand.Threecredithours.(Also
taughtinprivatesettingasMMIN3311)
MMIN4200
SeniorMusicMinistriesSeminarI
EachseniorMusicMinistriesstudentwillplanaprogramincoordinationwithhis/heracademicmentor.The
programmaybeeitherconductingasmallensembleand/ororchestraorapersonalperformanceofbetween
30and40minutesinduration,withprintedprogramnotes.Twocredithours.Courseofferedondemandin
consultationwiththeMusicMinistriesDepartmentChairandFaculty.
MMIN4201
SeniorMusicMinistriesSeminarII
EachseniorMusicMinistriesstudentwillpresentaprogramincoordinationwithhis/heracademicmentor.The
programmaybeeitherconductingasmallensembleand/ororchestraorapersonalperformanceofbetween
30and40minutesinduration,withprintedprogramnotes.Twocredithours;offeredondemand.
MMIN4203
AdvancedWorshipLeadershipI
This course will aid the student in learning the mechanics of planning for the worship service; innovative
worshipideasalsowillbeshared.Thefivestylesofworshipandthephilosophyofworshipwillbediscussed.
Ondemand.Twocredithours.
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MMIN4204
AdvancedWorshipLeadershipII
ThisisacontinuationofMMIN4203.Twocredithours.
MMIN4206
Inthiscourse,thestudentwilllearnaboutprinciplesofacousticsaswellaspurchasingandcoordinatingan
effectivesoundsysteminvariousauditoriumsettings.Thestudentwilltourseveralchurchesandauditoriums
intheareaandinterviewareasoundengineersinordertogainabasicunderstandingofacousticsandsound
management.Ondemand.Twocredithours.Additionalfeesapply.
MMIN4209
Acoustics&SoundManagementPracticum
StudentswillbeplacedinareachurchesorbusinesssettingsunderthecoordinationoftheprofessorofAcoustics
and Sound Management. A minimum of forty (40) contact hours is required per credit hour granted in an
internshipsetting.Periodicreportsandassessmentreviewsarerequired.Internshipsmustbepre-approved
bythedepartmentgrantingchair.Ondemand.Twocredithours.Additionalfeesapply.
MMIN4220-1
CompositionI,II
This course is designed to explore the art of song writing. Students will receive classroom instruction,
participateindirectedstudywithfaculty,artistsandclinicians,aswellasworkincollaborationwitheachother
todeveloptheiruseofform,melody,harmony,rhythm,andlyric.Emphasisisplacedonthesongasthevehicle
forthestudent’sindividualcreativeexpression.Ondemand.Twocredithourspersemester.
MMIN4240
ChoralConducting
Thiscourseisdesignedtoassistthestudentinbecomingamoreefficientconductorofchoralmusic.Emphasis
is placed on rehearsal procedures and methods, interpretation, score reading, and analysis. The role of the
conductorasaleaderinpublicworshipreceivesattention.Thiscoursewillacquaintstudentswithavarietyof
literatureandresourcesavailabletothechoralgroup.Ondemand.Twocredithours.
MMIN42_0-1
PrincipalAppliedVII&VIII-Options:Piano(5),Voice(6),Guitar(7),
MMIN4253
PianoPedagogy
Methodsofkeyboardpedagogyarestudied(asapplicabletothestudent’sneed).Classdemonstrationsaremade
in the discovery, analysis and correction of individual instrumental problems encountered. Each student is
given experience in instrumental instruction in a controlled laboratory-studio. The course may be repeated
morethanonceforcredit,ifthestudenthasneedofpedagogicalinstructioninmorethanoneinstrument.On
demand.Twocredithours.
MMIN4260
PrinciplesAppliedVII–VoiceOption
Privatelessons,twohourscredit.Studentswillbegivenaonehourvoicelessonperweek.Ondemand.Special
feesapply.
MMIN4261
PrinciplesAppliedVIII–VoiceOption
Privatelessons,twohourscredit.Studentswillbegivenaonehourvoicelessonperweek.Ondemand.Special
feesapply.
MMIN4263
VocalPedagogy
Methods of voice instruction are studied. Class demonstrations are made in the discovery, analysis and
correctionofindividualvocalproblems.Eachstudentisgivenexperienceinvoiceinstructioninacontrolled
laboratory-studio.Ondemand.Twocredithours.
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MMIN4273
InstrumentalPedagogy
Methodsofinstrumentalpedagogyarestudied(asapplicabletothestudent’sneed).Classdemonstrationsare
madeinthediscovery,analysisandcorrectionofindividualinstrumentalproblemsencountered.Eachstudent
isgivenexperienceininstrumentalinstructioninacontrolledlaboratory-studio.Thecoursemayberepeated
morethanonceforcredit,ifthestudenthasneedofpedagogicalinstructioninmorethanoneinstrument.On
demand.Twocredithours.
MMIN4390
MusicMinistryInternship
EachcandidatefortheBachelorofMusicMinistriesdegreemustworkinachurchsettinginaworshipleadership
or accompanist role for a minimum of one semester prior to graduation--preferably in his/her senior year.
Specific arrangements and guidelines must be approved by the Department Chair, in coordination with the
student,his/heracademicmentorandtheleadershipofalocalcongregation.Periodicreportsandassessment
reviewsarerequired.Ondemand.Threecredithours.
PhysicalEducation(PHED)
PHED1100
ConditioningActivities
This course emphasizes the development of student-designed exercise programs to improve fitness using
variousexercisemodes(e.g.walking,jogging,andteamsports).Aminimumof25activityhoursisrequiredfor
thesemester.Onecredithour.FallandSpring.
PHED1101-2
PHED2101-2
SportsActivity:BasketballI,II,III,IV
Ineachoftheabovenamedsport,studentsarerequiredtomeetatleastthreehoursperweekforthesemester.
Electivecoursebyinvitationonly;onehourcreditpersemester.FallandSpring.
PHED1107-8
PHED2107-8
SportsActivity:BaseballI,II,III,IV
Ineachoftheabovenamedsports,studentsarerequiredtomeetatleastthreehoursperweekforthesemester.
PHED1109-10
PHED2109-10
SportActivity:SoccerI,II,III,IV
PHED1111-12
Strength&ConditioningI,II
Ineachoftheabovenamedsportsactivity,studentsarerequiredtomeetatleastthreehoursperweekforthe
semester.Electivecoursebyinvitationonly;onehourcreditpersemester.FallandSpring.
PHED1115-16
PHED2115-16
SportActivity:SoftballI,II,III,IV
PHED1117-18
PHED2117-18
SportActivity:ShootingSportsI,II,III,IV
PHED1121-22
PHED2121-22
SportActivity:Cross-CountryI,II,III,IV
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PHED1150-1
LifetimeHealth&FitnessI&II
Thiscoursestressesphysicalactivitiesasameansofdevelopingandmaintainingwellness,stewardshipofGod’s
temple and physical fitness throughout life. The course will include the why and how of fitness. It allows
students to explore a variety of lifetime physical activities while encouraging the development of physical
fitness.Onecredithour.FallorSpring.
PHED3150
ConditioningExercises
This course emphasizes the development of student-designed exercise programs to improve fitness using
variousexercisemodes(e.g.walking,jogging,andteamsports).Aminimumof25activityhoursisrequiredfor
thesemester.Onecredithour.FallorSpring.
PoliticalScience/Government(PSCI)
PSCI2300
U.S.Government
Theorganization,functions,institutions,andproblemsofthefederalgovernmentwillbestudied,includingthe
U.S.Constitution,theCongress,thePresidencyandfederalbureaucracy,andtheJudicialSystem.Threecredit
hours.
Psychology&Counseling(PSCS)
PSCS1300
GeneralPsychology
Thiscoursesurveysthebasicprinciplesofpsychologyincludingdevelopment,motivation,emotion,learning,
intelligence,physiologicalaspects,sensoryprocesses,perception,attention,measurementandpersonality.It
includes a section on practical topics relating to spiritual wholeness, especially restoration from emotional
woundsandconflictsinrelationshipwithselfandothers.Threecredithours.
PSCS2300
PrinciplesofCounseling
This course includes practical topics relating to spiritual wholeness, especially covering restoration from
emotional wounds. In addition, much attention will be given to the study of practical Biblical principles
regarding relationship to the opposite sex, resolution of relationship conflicts and managing life’s
disappointments. This course provides opportunity for personal growth and basic spiritual principles for
ministrytoothers.Threecredithours.Spring.
PSCS2340
InterviewingCounselingSkills
Thiscoursepresentstheinterviewingandcounselingprocessandtrainsstudentsintheuseofclinicalmicroskills;(attending,listening,observing,checkingout,questioning,paraphrasing,summarizing,reflectingfeelings,
focusingonthenarrative,reflectingmeaning,influencingchange,confronting,developinggoals,strategiesand
techniques).Studentsaretaughtclinicalskillsthroughlectures,overheads,videos,byobservingexperienced
practitionersthroughrole-playsandinstructionalvideos,andbypracticingskillsthroughrole-playingandpeer
counseling.Threecredithours.Fall.
PSCS2360
This course is a foundational study of the lifespan from conception to death taking into account bio-psychosocial and spiritual influences on human development. Special attention will be given to guidance toward
responsiblebehaviorandcontrolfromaJudeo-Christianperspective.Spring.Threecredithours.
PSCS2380
FamilyLifeEducation,Ministry&Services
This course examines the theory, and principles of ministry/service to families. The continuum of services
(familylifeeducation,enrichment,support,intervention,remediation,therapyandadvocacy)isaddressedfrom
family development, family strengths, family systems, family stress/crisis, and other various perspectives.
Emphasisisonthesymbioticrelationshipbetweenthefamilyandthechurchandontheimpactofcommunity
andsocietyonthefamily.Studentslearnhowtoinformandinspirethechurchtowardcomprehensivefamily
ministryandhowtolocateandimplementresourcesforsuchaministry.Threecredithours.Fall.
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PSCS3300
Marriage&Family
Thiscoursepresentsabriefintroductiontothefamilyasaninstitution.Itfocusesonpreparingtheindividual
for marriage and family life by emphasizing mate selection, adjustment, family member status and role, the
socializationprocess,socialcontrol,changeoffamilystructure,aswellassocialclassandmobilityaspects.A
Christianperspectiveonmarriageandthefamilyisemphasized.Sociologicalandpsychologicalliteratureand
perspectivesarealsoreviewed.Threecredithours.Spring.
PSCS3330
CounselingTheoriesI
This course presents an overview of some of the major approaches, methods and findings in the field of
personality.Itincludesbasictheories,strategies,issuesandconclusionsinthepsychologyofpersonality.Fall.
Threecredithours.
PSCS3331
CounselingTheoriesII
ThiscourseisacontinuationofPSCS3330.Prerequisite:PSCS3330.Spring.Threecredithours.
PSCS3370
AbnormalPsychology
Thisisastudyofthetheoryofabnormalpsychologyandhowthisrelatestocounseling.Therewillbeastrong
focusonhowtodeterminetheidentifiedindividual’spathologythroughtheuseoftheDiagnosticandStatistical
ManualofMentalDisorders.Thismeaningof“abnormalbehavior”andrelatedconceptswillbeexaminedwithin
historical and cultural contexts. There will be a strong emphasis on the integration of the disciplines of
psychologyandtheology.Threecredithours.Fall.
PSCS4300
PastoralCounseling
Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidebasiccounselingtraininginthoseareasofcounselingthatarecommonamong
vocational ministries. The course includes such topics as marriage and family, grief, death and dying, crisis
intervention,andBiblicalstrategiesforsolvingproblemsoflife.Threecredithours.
PSCS4330
Crisis&GriefIntervention
Thiscourseisastudyofcrisisinterventionandmanagement.Itreviewstheoreticalmodelsofcrisisdevelopment
inavarietyofsettings.Studentswilldevelopanunderstandingofinterventionandmanagementtechniques
anddemonstrateacompetencyincrisisinterventionskills.Specialemphasisisgiventosuicide,familycrisis,
andmajorcatastrophes.Spring.Threecredithours.
PSCS4360
SpecialIssuesintheBehavioralSciences
This course requires students to attend the American Association of Christian Counselors Conference in
NashvilleTennesseeandBransonMissouri.StudentswillalsojoinandparticipateintheReachStudentChapter
oftheAACCatEcclesiaCollege.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytotakeseminarsontopicsofinterestand
encountercontroversialissuesinthebehavioralsciencesfromaChristianperspective.Studentswilldiscussand
debateissuesbroughtforthfromtheconferenceatREACHmeetings.
PSCS4390
CounselingPracticum
This course requires the student to complete 120 hours in an off-campus setting allowing him/her the
opportunitytoengageinexperientiallearning.Studentswillcompleteassignmentsdesignedtodemonstrate
knowledge,competencyoftheprofession,andtheabilitytocompleteguidedfieldresearch.Threecredithours.
Religion(REL)
REL1300
IntrototheBible
ThiscourseisahistoricalandthematiclookoftheBible.Itfocusesonitsfoundationinworldhistory,enabling
thestudenttoputthevariousOldandNewTestamentbooksintheirproperplaceintheoverallstoryofGod’s
workingfromcreationtothesecondcomingofChrist.Threecredithours.
REL1310
OldTestamentSurvey
This is an historical survey of the Old Testament, with special attention given to the cultural, historical and
geographicalbackgroundofthetext,aswellaspracticalapplicationsofmajorOldTestamentthemes.Three
credithours.(SeeBIBL1310)
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REL1320
NewTestamentSurvey
ThisisanoverviewoftheNewTestamentwithspecialemphasisgiventothecontent,genre,theme,andhistorical
settingofeachofthebooksoftheNewTestament,aswellastheintentandpurposeofeachwriter.Threecredit
hours.FallandSpring.(SeeBIBL1320)
REL1350
This course provides a biblical program for mentoring students who will in turn be equipped to mentor
others, accepting the mandate and admonition in Scripture as found in 2 Timothy 2:2. All students of
EcclesiaCollegeparticipateinitsmentoringprogrameachsemesterofenrollment,progressingfrom“mentoree”
to“mentor”.Threecredithours.Fall.(SeeLEAD1350andBIBL1350)
REL2310
This course will explore the nature and character of God through an exploration of the name and attributes
expressedintheBible.InadditionthecoursewillexaminethepromisesGodmakesbasedonHisnatureand
character.Threecredithours.Spring.(SeeTHEO2310)
REL2350
MethodsofBibleStudy
Thestudentwillbeintroducedtoawidevarietyofbiblicalmethodsofdevotionalstudyaswellashowtoprepare
andpresentsimpleBiblelessonswithinayoungadult/smallgroup/SundaySchooloryouthministrysetting.
Threecredithours.
REL3310
ChristianhistoryisincompletewithoutastudyofthehistoricalChristHimself.Afterathoroughreviewofthe
important themes in Jesus’ teachings and ministry, the student will proceed to discover the Early Church in
action,menandwomenmovedbytheHolySpiritofGod,asrecountedbytheGentilehistorian,Luke.Students
arerequiredtoreadtheGospelsandtheBookofActs.Prerequisite:REL1320.Threecredithours.(SeeBIBL
3310)
REL3370
ThiscoursepresentsastudyofJob,Psalms,Proverbs,EcclesiastesandtheSongofSongs.Itemphasizesthe
genius of Hebrew poetry and the doctrinal depth, spiritual value and ethical implications of these books.
Prerequisite:REL1310.Threecredithours.(SeeBIBL3370)
REL4300
TheseveraltranslationsoftheBible,itsqualitiesasgreatliterature,theinfluenceoftheBibleuponliteraturein
English,anditsdifferenttypesofliteraryformswillbeanalyzed.Prerequisites:ENGL1310;REL1310and
REL1320.Threecredithours.Spring,evenyears.(SeeBIBL4300)
REL4320
IntrotoChristianTheology:Apologetics…
Exploring the origin, validity and reliability of God’s written Word, while reviewing prominent world
philosophiesandreligions,thiscoursegivesthestudentabasicframeworkfromwhichtopreachandsharethe
GoodnessoftheGospelwithoutcompromise.Threecredithours.(SeeTHEO4320)
Sociology(SOCI)
SOCI1300
Intro.toSociology
Thiscoursepresentsanintroductiontothetheories,concepts,andbasicprinciplesusedinthestudyofgroup
life, social institutions and the social processes. This 3-hour course is required for undergraduate credit for
bachelor degree students on the Counseling program. This is a pre-professional course. There are no
prerequisitesforthiscourse.ThiscourseisrecommendedforFreshmanStudents.Threecredithours.
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SPMT1300
SportManagement(SPMT)
Intro.toSportManagement
Thisclassisanintroductorycourseinsportsmanagement.Itprovidesthestudentwithanopportunitytogain
knowledgeandunderstandinginthebasictopicsofthesubjectforcollegecredit.Thecourseprovidesstudents
with a basic knowledge, understanding, and examples for the practices of sport management. Three credit
hours.Spring.
SPMT2300
Kinesiology&theHistoryofSport
This course is an overview of contemporary motor development and movement theory, developmental
hierarchies,andphysiologicalaspectsofdevelopmentthroughoutthehumanlifespan.Threecredithours.
SPMT3100
FieldExperienceinSportsI
Aminimumofforty(40)hoursoffieldexperiencepercredithourisrequired.Studentsareintroducedtothe
professionsinhealthandsportthroughobservationofprofessionalsinthefield.Thestudent’sacademicmentor
mustapprovepracticalexperience.Onecredithour.Fall.
SPMT3101
FieldExperienceinSportsII
Aminimumofforty(40)hoursoffieldexperiencepercredithourisrequired.Studentsareintroducedtothe
professionsinhealthandsportthroughobservationofprofessionalsinthefield.Thestudent’sacademicmentor
mustapprovepracticalexperience.Onecredithour.Spring.
SPMT3300
Leadership&EthicsinSports
This course will look at leadership and ethics from a sport management perspective. Case studies, in-class
discussions,readingsandassignmentswillfocusonanalysisofeffectiveleadersandleadershipstylesaswellas
theirmentoringroleintheworldofsports.Classdiscussionswillinvolveavarietyofapplicabletopicseach
week.Threecredithours.
SPMT3310
Organization&ManagementofSportPrograms
Principlesoforganizationandimplementationofpoliciesandproceduresrelatingtothemanagementofsports
medicine,athletictrainingprograms,healthandphysicaleducationprograms,communityfitnessandwellness
programs,andcamporrecreationprograms.Principles,policiesandproceduresareappliedtopersonneland
facilitymanagement.Threecredithours.
SPMT3320
SportFacilitiesManagement&EventPlanning
This course is a study of indoor and outdoor facilities utilized in sport and recreation. Planning, design,
equipping, scheduling, programming, care and maintenance issues will be addressed as well as financial
considerationsintheabove.Threecredithours.
SPMT3330
Theory&TechniquesofCoaching
Thiscoursewillcoverphilosophical,sociologicalandpsychologicalaspectsofthecoachingtheory.Techniques,
fundamentals of coaching as well as offensive and defensive strategies will be addressed and methods of
conditioning,equipment,andcurrenttrendsinsportswillbediscussed.Threecredithours.
SPMT3340
AthleticTrainingTechniques
Thiscourseisdesignedtoteachbasicathletictraining.Itincludestheinstructionintherecognition,prevention,
andcareofathleticinjuriesaswellasadvancedemergencymedicaltreatmenttotraintheindividualtotakecare
ofbothinjuredanduninjuredathletes,andtheproperselection,care,anduseofprotectivesportsequipment.
Threecredithours.
SPMT3350
NutritionforFitness&Sport
Thiscourseisanoverviewoftheroleofnutritionasameanstoenhancehealthandperformanceinexercise.
Topicstobecoveredincludeprinciplesofhealthnutrition,andnutrients,regulationofmetabolismbyvitamins
andminerals,weightcontrol,andanalysisofvalidityofproposednutritionalaids.Threecredithours.
SPMT4300
Sport&ExercisePsychology
Thiscoursepresentsanoverviewofessentialpsychologicalconsiderationsofhumanperformanceinthefield
ofcompetitiveathletics.Threecredithours.
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SPMT4310
Economic&FinancialManagementofSportOrganizations
Thiscoursepresentsanoverviewofvariousrecreationalprogramsandmethodsofdeliveringthoseprograms
tothecommunity.Itincludesadiscussionofawiderangeofsports,social,education,personalityenrichment
and service learning. It addresses economic and financial administrative practices and issues in sport
organizations and recreation. It includes personnel, legal, and legislative standards of practice and criteria
appliedduringoperationofasportsprogram.Threecredithours.
SPMT4320
SportsPromotion&SalesManagement
SPMT4390
InternshipinHeath&SportorRecreation
Thiscoursepresentsastudyofsalesandpromotionmanagement,includingorganizing,staffing,operatingand
planning functions in a sport promotion/sales context. It also includes theories, concepts, and research
associated with sports consumer behavior. The student will be assigned a project to manage during the
semester.Threecredithours.
Thestudentwillgainvaluableinsightsandpracticalexperienceworkingunderaqualifiedprofessionalinan
approvedsettingintheareaofsportsmedicine,athletictraining,communityhealtheducation,fitness,sport
management or recreation. Minimum requirement: 120 hours during the semester. Pre-approval must be
obtainedfromthestudent’sacademicmentor.Threecredithours.
StudentDevelopment(STDV)
STDV1060-1,2060-1
STDV3060-1,4060-1
ServiceLearningI-VIII
ServiceLearningmodulesfulfillEcclesiaCollege’sServiceLearningrequirementsforABHEforstudentsintheir
freshman to senior years. This biblically based practical course encourages each student to develop further
his/herChristiancharacterandalifestyleofservice.Studentsdevelopamindsetofservicebypracticallygiving
backtothecommunityaroundthemwiththeirtime,energy,andabilities.Studentsareassistedinprocessing
through their current and future role(s) by practically and positively influencing society. Required
participationeachsemesterofattendance.
STDV 1110
AlphaSeminar
Thiscourseequipsstudentsinapracticalwaytobesuccessfulintheirtransitiontocollegelifeacademically,
spirituallyandsocially.StudentsareintroducedtothedistinctivesofEcclesiaCollegeinlightofitseducational
philosophyastheylearntosynthesizetheirclassroomstudies,integratingthemintolifelessons.Requiredof
allincomingfreshmenandtransferstudentsthefirstFallsemesterofenrollment;onecredithour.Fall.
STDV1111
BetaSeminar
Thiscourseequipsstudentsinapracticalwaytobesuccessfulintheirtransitiontocollegelifeacademically,
spirituallyandsocially.StudentsareintroducedtothedistinctivesofEcclesiaCollegeinlightofitseducational
philosophyastheylearntosynthesizetheirclassroomstudies,integratingthemintolifelessons.Requiredof
allfreshmenwithlessthan28earnedsemesterhoursthefirstSpringsemesterofenrollment;onecredit
hour.
STDV 2103
EmploymentStrategiesisdesignedtohelpthestudentdevelopskillsthatwillenhancehisorheremployability
while reaching their full career potential. Course topics include planning a career, job search, career search
documentsi.e.resume,coverletter,andcompletingjobapplicationsaswellasinterviewsandinterviewfollowups.Onecredithour.Requiredofassociatedegreestudentsonly.
STDV2230
Thisintensepracticumexperiencerequiresastudenttopersonallyinteractinaministrycarriedoutinacrossculturalsetting.Thismayconsistinaninternationalmissiontripoftwoormoreweeks,anapprovedinternship
inalocalcross-culturalministrysetting,oranapprovedChristianserviceprojectinacross-culturalsetting.Two
credithours.
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STDV2300
Thiscourseengagesinthedevelopment,discussionandresolutionofethicalissuesinorganizationsandhow
outcomesareimpactedbyethicalstandardsandtheChristianfaith.Threecredithours.
STDV3130
Thisintensepracticumexperiencerequiresastudenttopersonallyinteractinaministrycarriedoutinacrossculturalsetting.Thismayconsistinaninternationalmissiontripofoneormoreweeks,anapprovedinternship
inalocalcross-culturalministrysetting,oranapprovedChristianserviceprojectinacross-culturalsetting.One
credithour.
STDV3320
country-specificinformation.Discussionbasedcourse.Threecredithours.(AlsoMGMT3320andCOMM
3330)
STDV4200
Thepurposeofthisseminarisforeachstudenttoarticulatetheintegrationofhis/herlifeexperiences,academia
experiences, and overall worldview with their perceived professional and spiritual calling. Students will
articulate this professional and spiritual calling through a written paper. This paper will be written in the
writing-stylemostcongruenttothestudent’smajor.StudentswillwriteinAPA,Chicago,orMLAwritingstyles
asdeterminedbytheprofessorinaccordancewiththestylemostacceptedbytheirmajor.Studentsmustearn
aBorhighertopassthiscourse.Prerequisite:ENGL1310andseniorstatus.Twocredithours.Fall.
STDV4201
ThisisacontinuationofSTDV4200.ThestudentwillpresentawrittenfinalSeniorSeminarProjectwithoral
defenseduringthespringsemesterofhis/hersenioryear.Inaddition,thestudentisaskedtocompileaportfolio
forpresentationtwoweekspriortograduation,includingadetailedresume.Prerequisites:ENGL1310and
STDV4200.Twocredithours.Spring.
STWL1000-1,2000-1
STWL3000-1,4000-1
WorkLearningServiceI-VIII
WorkLearningServicemodulesfulfillEcclesiaCollege’sWorkServiceLearningrequirementsforstudentsin
their freshman to senior years. Required participation each semester of attendance freshman through
senioryears.
Theology(THEO)
THEO2310
THEO3300
Pneumatology–AStudyoftheHolySpirit
This course will explore the nature and character of God through an exploration of the name and attributes
expressedintheBible.InadditionthecoursewillexaminethepromisesGodmakesbasedonHisnatureand
character.Threecredithours.Spring,oddyears.(SeeREL2310andREL2330)
ThiscourseanalyzesBiblicalconceptsandprinciplesthatrevealthePersonandworkoftheHolySpirit,Hisgifts
andcallings,aswellasanin-depthstudyofthefruitoftheSpirit.Threecredithours.Fall,oddyears.
THEO4200
TheologyofMissions
ThiscourseconsistsofastudyofthebiblicalandtheologicalbasisandguidelinesfortheChurch’sworldmission,
withapplicationtocurrentpractice.Itincludescontemporarytheologicalperspectivesonmissions.Twocredit
hours.Electivecourseofferedondemandtoacohortofatleastsix(6)students.
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THEO4320
Thiscourseprovidesfoundationforafaiththatisfirm,realistic,responsible,andlasting.Exploringtheorigin,
validity,andreliabilityofGod’swrittenWord,whilereviewingprominentworldphilosophiesandreligions,gives
thestudentabasicframeworkfromwhichtopreachandsharetheGoodnessoftheGospelwithoutcompromise.
Threecredithours.Spring.(SeeREL2320)
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STUDENTLIFE
EcclesiaCollegeisanextensionofthecommunityofbelieversmadeupofthoseexperiencingaunique
callofGodupontheirlives.Itisthedesireofthecollegetobeacleardemonstrationandreflectionof
lifeintheKingdomofGod.
Ecclesia College functions in such a way as to promote both spiritual and academic growth in the
individualthatwillmotivateandequipeachstudenttosuccessfullyaccomplishthepurposesofGod
for his/her life. We expect each student to accept responsibility for allowing God to freely work in
his/herlife.
Our desire is that the students at Ecclesia College will live and study together as a community of
believerswhoseidentificationmarkisloveandthefruitoftheSpirit.
Facilities
DiningHall
Thedininghalloffersthreemealsperdayonweekdaysandtwomealsperdayonweekendswiththe
exceptionofschoolvacations.Inadditiontoprovidingnutritiousmeals,thedininghallalsoprovides
awarmatmosphereinwhichstudentscanfellowship.
Housing
Life in the dormitory is an essential part of development within each student. The interaction, the
cooperation, and the discipline involved in dormitory living are important elements in the overall
educationprogram.
Allstudentsarerequiredtoliveoncampus.Exceptionstothisrulemaybemadefor:
• Thosestudentswhoareolderthanthetraditionalage(18–22)forexample,
declared“independent”accordingtoFSAguidelines
• Studentswhoresidewiththeirspousesortheirparentsinthearea;
• Non-traditionalstudentswhotakelessthanafulltime(12hours)scheduleof
courses;forexample,concurrentstudents;
• ThosestudentswhohavebeenremovedfromresidencebyspecificCollege
actions.
Aresidentseniorstudentwhoturns23andwishestoliveoffcampusthenexttermmusthavea
minimumGPAof2.5.TheCollegedoesnotoffermarriedorfamilyhousing.Residencehallstudents
areexpectedtobefull-timestudents.
Library
TheEcclesiaCollegeLibraryisavailabletoprovidelibraryresourcesthatsupport,supplement,and
continue classroom discussion and instruction. It is located on the first floor of the administration
buildingandisopentoallstudents.Libraryhoursareposted.
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LifestyleExpectations
OurgoalisforallstudentsatEcclesiaCollegetoknowGodinapersonalwayandtogrowmoreand
moreintotheimageofJesusChrist.
Believing the Bible to be our authority, we promote a lifestyle based on the Bible. This lifestyle is
outlinedintheECCodeofHonorandtheregularlyrevisedStudentHandbook.Thefollowingitemsare
providedasanoverviewofthelifestyleexpectationsatEcclesiaCollege.
Worship/PrayerTimes
TheadministrationandfacultyofEcclesiaCollegeseektobesensitivetoboththeneedsofstudents
and the direction of the Holy Spirit. Periodically, a special time of prayer is called with the entire
campusunitingtogether.
StandardsofConduct
Thefollowingisageneralsummaryofstandardsheld:
• An intimate relationship with Christ is a top priority. This can be achieved only as time is
spentalonewithHimonadailybasis.Thisintimatefellowshipwillevidenceitselfinspiritual
growth,warminterpersonalrelationships,andanincreasingawarenessofone’splaceinthe
KingdomofGod.
• Communityworshipandfellowshipgroupsprovideopportunitiesforgrowth.
• AllrelationshipsshouldbegovernedbytheprinciplesofMatthew5:23-24and18:15-17.
• Studentsareexpectedtoattendalocalchurchonaregularbasis.
• Relationshipswiththeoppositesexshouldneverinterferewithone’srelationshipwithGod.
• Studentsaretobasetheirselectionofmusic,videos,andtelevisionprogramsonthatwhichis
personallyedifyingandglorifyingtoGod.
• Theuseofalcoholicbeveragesandillegaldrugsisnotpermittedonoroffcampus.
ABHEStudentGrievanceProcedure
ThestandardsestablishedbyEcclesiaCollegerepresentanefforttobeconformedtothelikenessof
ChristandtoeffectivelyserveHimasLord.StandardsofConductareoutlinedintheECCodeofHonor
andtheregularlyrevisedStudentHandbook.
Formal comments regarding campus standards may be addressed to EC’s accrediting body, The
AssociationforBiblicalHigherEducation,5575S.SemoranBlvd.,Suite26,Orlando,FL32822-1781.
ADHEStudentGrievanceProcedure
ArkansasDepartmentofHigherEducation(ADHE)requirestheinstitutiontomakeadecisiononthe
studentgrievancefollowingtheinstitution’spublicpolicy.
Within20daysofcompletingtheinstitution’sgrievanceprocedures,thestudentmayfilethecomplaint
in writing with the ICAC Coordinator, Arkansas Department of Higher Education, 114 East Capitol,
LittleRock,AR72201.
The grievant must provide a statement from the institution verifying that the institution’s appeal
processhasbeenfollowed.ADHEwillnotifytheinstitutionofthegrievancewithin15daysofthefiling.
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Within10daysafterADHEnotification,theinstitutionmustsubmitawrittenresponsetoADHE.Other
actionmaybetakenbyADHEasneeded.
Assemblies
The Assemblies underscore the College’s biblical values and ideals. A whole-life Christian living
approach is emphasized as Christian leaders, professionals, faculty, and students share their life
lessons at these required assemblies that meet two times each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Attendanceandpunctualityisrequired.
StudentActivitiesandRecreation
Recreationfacilitiesoncampusandinthesurroundingcommunityprovideampleopportunityforeach
studenttoenjoyavarietyofsportsandrecreationalactivities.
ServiceLearningProgram
Philosophy
Ecclesia College believes that every student needs to be involved in the practical and continuous
sharingoffaith,particularlyinviewoftheprofessionalcharacterofhis/hercollegeeducation.
Purpose
Toprovideopportunitiesforstudentstobetterpreparethemselvesforthedemandsplacedonthem
aftergraduation.
Note:Inclassroomexperiences,studentsreceivecontentandmethods.Infieldworkprovidedbythe
ServiceLearningProgram,theyhaveopportunitiestocommunicatethiscontenttoothersthroughthe
methods received. Each student desiring to graduate must successfully complete the minimum
requiredpracticumorinternshipcoursesforhis/herdegreeprogram.
These ministry field assignments will be conducted throughout the U.S.A. and other nations of the
worldundertheclosesupervisionofqualifiedstaffinstructors.
Goal
Studentslearnalifestyleofservice,beingapracticalblessingtothosearoundtheminthebodyofChrist
andintheirsurroundingcommunity.
Objectives
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Todevelopalifestyleofservice(Createanatmosphereoncampuswherecommunityserviceis
notamereextracurricularactivity,butanintegralpartofstudent’seducationexperience).
ToliveoutJesus’practicallove(“loveyourneighborasyourself”).
ToidentifywhereJesusisactiveinthecommunityandjointhatwork.
Tointeractwithcommunity.
Tobecomemoreawareofcommunityneeds.
Tobecomemoreawareofhowindividuals,smallgroups,andorganizationscanimpactthelocal
community.
Todeveloptoolstoadvocateforlocalcommunityserviceandlocalcommunityneeds.
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Requirement
Every full-time Ecclesia College student is required to complete a minimum of 12 service hours
through approved projects per semester. If students fail to complete their assignment and turn in
reportsofhoursworkedinatimelymanner,theywillreceivea“failing”gradeforthesemesterand
theywillhavetomake-uptheuncompletedservicehourspluscompletethenormalrequirementof12
service hours in a timely manner the following semester. The student must meet the minimum
requiredservicelearninghoursbeforebeinggrantedhis/herdiploma.
Work-Learning-ServiceProgram
OntheEcclesiaCollegecampus,therehasbeenanhistoricalrecognitionofthevalueofworkandan
institutional commitment to promote an understanding of that value among students through
establishmentofaWork-Learning-ServiceProgram.Thisprogramhelpsstudentstounderstandwork
asatoolforexperientialeducation,asameansofservingthecommunity,nation,andworld,andasa
placeforintegratingacademiclearning,practicalknowledge,andlifelivedinthelargercommunity.
Immediate benefits of participation in the Work-Learning-Service Program include reduction of
studentdebt,increasedopportunitiesforservice,andpracticalcareerpreparation.
Webelievethattheeducationalprocessshouldbecomprehensive,witheachofitsmanyparticipants
informingandbeinginformedbythebroadercommunity.Ourstudentsprepareforleadershipthrough
participation.
During each Fall & Spring semester, students will be able to apply for various positions to work
alongside other personnel 6-15 hours per week, primarily at our on campus facilities. Community
servicepositionsarealsoavailableforqualifiedstudents.
The actual amount of money earned for the hours worked in the Work-Learning-Service Program
throughouttheacademicyeariscreditedtowardthestudent’stuitioncosts.
The Work-Learning-Service Program is required for all resident (on campus) students and
recommendedforallotherfull-timestudents.
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FINANCIALINFORMATION
Fees
ApplicationFee
EcclesiaCollegerequiresa$35non-refundable(one-time)applicationfeeforitsU.S.students;
internationalstudentspaya$75non-refundable(one-time)applicationfeeinstead.Thisfee
isnotappliedtotuition.Itisusedtocoverthecostsofapplicationprocessing.
Classroom/CourseFees
Specificclassroom/coursefeeswillbenotedduringtheregistrationandenrollmentprocess,
i.e.,theBiologycoursecarriesa$50labfeepersemester.Musicfeesarelistedbelow.
CreditbyExamination
Thecostforcreditbyexaminationis$35/credithour.SeetheRegistrarformoreinformation.
DocumentReplacementFee
Achargeof$35ismadeforadiplomadocumentreplacement.
LateEnrollmentFee
A $100 late enrollment fee will be assessed of any student who fails to complete the
Enrollment Validation Process before the end of the business day announced during the
studentorientation.
LateRegistrationFee
A$100lateregistrationfeemaybeassessedofanystudentwhobeginstheadmissions
processonorafterthefirstdayofclasses.
Add/DropCourseEnrollmentFee
A $10 fee is charged for each course added and each course dropped after the scheduled
registrationperiod.SeeAcademiccalendarforpublisheddeadlines.
GraduationFee
Thegraduationfeeis$75andwillbechargedatthebeginningofthestudent’slastsemester
of enrollment prior to graduation. The charges for certificate printing, certificate covers,
handlingandshippingcosts,andgraduationeventareincludedinthisfee.Chargesforthecap,
gown,andtasselarenotincludedinthischarge.Directionswillbegivenonmakingordersfor
graduationregalia.
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PortfolioAssessment
The cost for initial portfolio assessment will be $50. Each course to be evaluated will be
assessed$35feepercredithour.ContacttheRegistrar’sOfficeformoreinformation.
MusicFees
Privatemusicinstructioncosts$220foronehourcreditpersemester(halfhourofprivate
instructionweekly);$440fortwohourscreditpersemester(onehourofprivateinstruction
weekly)perinstrumentofchoice:piano,voice,guitar,other.Apracticefeeisincludedand
payablewhetherthestudentlivesoncampusornot.
A piano technology fee of $85 is assessed per semester of students taking piano in a
classroomsetting(classpiano).
Avoicefeeof$35isassessedpercredithourofstudentstakingvoiceinaclasssetting(class
voice);i.e.onecredithourequals$35;twocredithoursequal$70.
ReturnedCheckFee
Returnedcheckswillbecharged$25peroccurrence.PleasecontacttheBusinessOfficefor
moreinformation.
TranscriptRequests
A$5feeischargedperofficialtranscript.Pleasevisitourwebsitetodownloadtheformfor
officialtranscript:ecollege.edu/academics/forms.Theappropriatefeemustbepaidthrough:
https://ecollege.webconnex.com/transcript_fee.htm.
OnceanofficialrequestismadetotheRegistrar’sOffice,thecollege’sBusinessOfficemust
authorizereleaseofanofficialtranscript.Transcriptsmaybereleasedonlytothosestudents
andgraduateswhoseaccountsarepaidinfull.
No charge is assessed for official transcripts provided for potential scholarship awards
released directly to a scholarship committee. The $5 fee will be assessed if an official
transcript is requested to be included in a scholarship/grant package mailed by or for the
student.PleasespecifyclearlytotheRegistrar’sOfficeifarequestissubmittedforapotential
scholarship.
Tuition
Tuitionis$475percredithour.(Eachcredithourrepresents15fifty-minutesessionsorone
week of classes in the modular system.) The full-time tuition charge for one academic
semesteris$7125forthestudentenrolledin12–18.5credithours.$475ischargedforeach
credithourabove18.5hourstakenpersemester.
Apaymentplanisavailablepersemesterofenrollmentwithaninitial$50enrollmentfee.For
moredetailsortorequestapaymentplan,pleasecommunicatewiththeECBusinessOffice:
479-248-7236x.210.
Note:Tuitionandfeesaresubjecttochangeyeartoyear.
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FinancialAid
EcclesiaCollegeparticipatesinthefollowingFederalFinancialAidprograms:
• PellGrants
• FSEOG
• DirectLoans
• WorkStudy
• WorkCollege
TheEcclesiaCollegeFederalSchoolCodeis038553.
Our disbursement policies are consistent with the standards set forth by the U. S. Department of
Education Title IV Program guidelines and policies. Please see the Financial Aid Office regarding
questionsandprocedures.
OutstandingAccounts
UponentryintoEcclesiaCollege,anaccountisestablishedforeachstudent.Theaccountstatement
will show all charges and credits. Students may view their financial statement through Populi.
QuestionsaboutstudentaccountsshouldbedirectedtotheECBusinessOffice.
Studentaccountsmustbecurrentbeforeregisteringinanewsemesteroracademicyear.Similarly,
accountsneedtobecurrentbeforetranscriptscanbeissued.
RefundPolicy
Itisthepurposeofthisnoticetoinformstudentsofthefinancialimplicationsofwithdrawal.If,forany
reason,astudentwithdrawsfromEcclesiaCollegebeforetheendofthesemester,theBusinessOffice
(withFinancialAidOfficeassistance)willcalculateandmakeanyrefundoftuition,roomandboard
thatisdue.Theamountofanyrefundisbaseduponhowmuchofthetermhaselapsed.
Withdrawal Date: A student withdrawing from Ecclesia College during the semester must see the
DeanofStudentsandcompleteaNotificationofWithdrawalform.Whenastudentwithdrawsfrom
EcclesiaCollege,thewithdrawaldateusedtodeterminetherefundisthelastdateofattendanceatan
academically related activity. Then, the student must officially drop his or her classes through the
Registrar’s Office. The student is expected to meet all obligations involving college administration,
faculty,andfellowstudents,booksandlibraryfees.Transcriptswillbehelduntilallcollegefinancial
obligationsaremet.
RefundPolicyforWithdrawal–Traditionalcourses.
Refundsfortuitionapplyonlytostudentscompletelywithdrawingfromschool.Thereisnorefund
foranyotherfeescharged,onceclassesbegin.Tuitionisrefundedaccordingtothefollowing
schedule:
100%week1
80%week2
60%week3
40%week4
20%week5
Norefundafterthe5thweek
Roomandboardchargeswillbepro-ratedweeklyoverthenumberofweeksintheterm.
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Ecclesia-awardedscholarshipsarereducedatthesamepercentageasthetuitionisrefundedto
computethestudent’sfinalchargesuponwithdrawal.
Example:Astudenthasa$1000soccerscholarshipanda$250ACTscholarshipandwithdraws
duringweek2.The$1000ECsoccerscholarshipwouldbereducedto$200andtheACTscholarship
wouldbereducedto$50tocomputethestudent’sfinalcharges.
PaymentConsiderations:ForthosestudentsorparentswhohavereceivedaloanfromtheFederal
LoanProgram(Direct/PLUS)andforthosestudentswhohavereceivedaPellGrant,specificprogram
requirementsdeterminehowmuchaidfromthoseprogramsmaybekeptwhenastudentwithdraws
early.Ingeneral,thoseprogramsassumeastudent"earns"aDirectLoan,PLUSLoan,PellGrant,in
proportiontothenumberofdaysinthetermpriortothestudent'swithdrawal.Fundsareearnedin
aproratedmanneronaperdiembasisuptothe60%pointinthesemester.Afterthatpoint,such
fundsareviewedas100%earned.Ifastudentreceivesmoreassistancethanheearned,boththe
studentandtheCollegemayberesponsibleforreturning"unearned"fundstotheirsource.Any
"unearned"fundswillbereturnedtotherespectiveprogramsinthefollowingorder:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
FFELPunsubsidizedstudentloans(unsubsidizedDirectStudentLoans),
FFELPsubsidizedloans(subsidizedDirectStudentLoan),
FFELPparentloans(PLUS)
thePellGrant,and
FederalSEOGGrant
IntheeventPellGrantfundsweredisburseddirectlytothestudentforeducationrelatedexpenses
(rather than applied to the student's college account for tuition, room and board), the "unearned"
portionthatmustbereturnedbythestudentisreducedby50%.
WorkLearningwageswillbepaidtothestudent'saccountaccordingtothenumberofhourshe/she
hasworked.
Refund:Forthosestudentsreceivingnofinancialassistance,theproratedchargeswillbecompared
tothepaymenttheparentsandstudenthavemadeandtheparentsandstudentwilleitherreceivea
refundoroweanamounttotheCollege.
Forthosestudentsreceivingfinancialassistance,theCollegewilldeterminetheamountoffinancial
assistancethatmustbereturnedtothesourcesofaid.Ingeneral,thecalculationisbaseduponthe
principlethattheresourcesofthestudentandhisparentsareusedtopayforeducationalexpenses
beforefinancialassistancefromothers.(FundsreceivedfromtheFederalLoanProgramorPellGrants
arehandledseparately,asdescribedabove.)Aidfundsarereturnedtotheirrespectivesourcesinthis
order:
1.
2.
3.
Stategrantandscholarshipfunds,
Institutionalgrant,
Otheroutsidegrants/scholarships.
Afterdetermininghowmuchfinancialassistancemustbereturnedtothesourcesofaid,anyremaining
financialassistanceisappliedtowardthestudent'sproratedchargestogetherwiththeparents'and
student'spayments,andtheFFELPloanfundsandPellGrantfundsretainedinthestudent'saccount
asdescribedabove.Iftheseresourcesexceedtheproratedcharges,thecorrespondingexcesswillbe
creditedfirstagainstanyotherchargesowedbythestudenttotheCollege(e.g.abookstorebill),and
thenanyremainderwillberefundedtotheparentsandstudent.
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If,instead,thereisabalancedue,theparentsandstudentareresponsibleformakingpaymenttothe
College.PaymentmustbemadewithinthirtydaysunlesstheCollege’sBusinessOfficeagreestoother
paymentarrangements.
ECFederalTitleIVReturnofFundsPolicy(R2T4)
The return of Title IV funds is administered by Financial Aid Office of Ecclesia College. This policy
appliestostudentswhowithdraw(official,unofficially)oraredismissedfromenrollmentatEcclesia
College.ItisseparateanddistinctfromtheEcclesiaCollegeRefundPolicy(seeRefundssectionunder
StudentExpensesintheCollegeGeneralCatalog).Therefore,thestudentmaystillowefundstothe
schooltocoverunpaidinstitutionalcharges.Theschoolmayalsoattempttocollectfromthestudent
any Title IV program funds that the school was required to return. The calculated amount of the
"ReturnofTitleIVFunds"thatisrequiredforstudentsaffectedbythispolicyaredeterminedaccording
tothefollowingdefinitionsandprocedures,asprescribedbyregulation.
The Institution has 45 days from the date the institution determines that the student withdrew to
returnallunearnedfundsforwhichitisresponsible.Theschoolisrequiredtonotifythestudentif
theyowearepaymentviawrittennotice.
Theschoolmustadvisethestudentorparentthattheyhave14calendardaysfromthedatetheschool
sentthenotificationtoacceptapost-withdrawaldisbursement.Ifaresponseisnotreceivedfromthe
studentorparentwithinthepermittedtimeframeorthestudentdeclinesthefunds,theschoolwill
return any earned funds that the school is holding to the Title IV programs. Post-withdrawal
disbursementmustoccurwithin120daysofthedatethestudentwithdrew.
The return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) regulation does not dictate the institutional refund policy,
however.ThecalculationofTitleIVfundsearnedbythestudenthasnorelationshiptothestudent’s
incurredinstitutionalcharges.
TitleIVfundsareawardedtoastudentundertheassumptionthathe/shewillattendschoolforthe
entireperiodforwhichtheassistanceisawarded.Whenastudentwithdrawsfromallhis/hercourses,
foranyreasonincludingmedicalwithdrawals,he/shemaynolongerbeeligibleforthefullamountof
TitleIVfundsthathe/shewasoriginallyscheduledtoreceive.
AschoolisrequiredtodeterminetheearnedandunearnedTitleIVaidastudenthasearnedasofthe
datethestudentceasedattendancebasedontheamountoftimethestudentwasscheduledtobein
attendance.
Ifthestudentwithdrawsfromallhiscoursespriortocompletingover60%ofasemester,he/shemay
berequiredtorepayaportionofthefederalfinancialaidthathe/shereceivedforthatterm.Aprorata
scheduleisusedtodeterminetheamountoffederalstudentaidfundshe/shewillhaveearnedatthe
time of the withdrawal. Federal aid includes Federal Stafford Loan (subsidized and unsubsidized),
ParentPlusLoan,PellGrants,SEOGGrants,ACG,andanyotherTitleIVfunds.
Thereturnoffundsisbasedupontheconceptthatstudentsearntheirfinancialaidinproportionto
theamountoftimeinwhichtheyareenrolled.Underthisreasoning,astudentwhowithdrawsinthe
secondweekofclasseshasearnedlessofhis/herfinancialaidthanastudentwhowithdrawsinthe
seventhweek.Once60%ofthesemesteriscompleted,astudentisconsideredtohaveearnedallofhis
financialaidandwillnotberequiredtoreturnanyfunds.
Withdrawalbefore60%:
TheEcclesiaCollegeFAOfficemustperformaR2T4todeterminetheamountofearnedaidupthrough
the60%pointineachpaymentperiod.EcclesiaCollegewillusetheDepartmentofEducation’sprorate
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scheduletodeterminetheamountofR2T4fundsthestudenthasearnedatthetimeofwithdrawal.
Afterthe60%pointinthepaymentperiodorperiodofenrollment,astudenthasearned100%ofthe
TitleIVfundsheorshewasscheduledtoreceiveduringtheperiod.Theinstitutionmuststillperform
aR2T4todeterminetheamountofaidthatthestudenthasearned.
Withdrawalafter60%:
For a student who withdraws after the 60% point-in-time, there are no unearned funds. However,
Ecclesia College will still determine whether the student is eligible for a post-withdrawal
disbursement.
Withdrawals:
Astudent'sofficialwithdrawaldateisdeterminedbyusingoneofthefollowing:
• Thedatehe/sheofficiallywithdrewwiththeOfficeoftheRegistrarduringtheRegistrar’s
withdrawalperiod.
• ThedatethestudentsubmittedhispetitiontowithdrawtotheDeanofStudentsifthe
Office of the Registrar’s withdrawal period has ended and the student successfully
petitionedtowithdraw.
• Thedatethestudentwasexpelled/dismissedfromthecollege.
Intheeventthatastudentdoesnotgothroughtheproperwithdrawalproceduresasdefinedinthe
Academic Information section of the College Academic Catalog the student's unofficial withdrawal
dateisdeterminedbyusingoneofthefollowing:
• Thedatethestudentdied,ifthestudentpassedawayduringthesemester.
• Thelastdatethatthestudentattendedclassoracademicactivity,whicheverislater.
• If a student fails to earn a passing grade in any class, the Registrar will collect class
attendancerecordsforthestudentanddetermineifapplyingthe“unofficialwithdrawal
date”policyisapplicable.
The student must inform in a timely fashion, in person or by email if personal appearance is not
possible, the Financial Aid Office at [email protected] of any withdrawal occurring during a
semester.
The FA Office determines the return of Title IV funds percentage. Institutions are required to
determinethepercentageofTitleIVaid“earned”bythestudentandtoreturntheunearnedportion
totheappropriateaidprogram.
ThereturnofTitleIVfundspolicyfollowsthesesteps:
Step1:Student’sTitleIVinformation
TheFAOfficewilldetermine:
A) ThetotalamountofTitleIVaiddisbursed(Notaidthatcouldhavebeendisbursed)forthe
semesterinwhichthestudentwithdrew.
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Astudent’sTitleIVaidiscountedasaiddisbursedinthecalculationifithasbeenappliedtothe
student’saccountonorbeforethedatethestudentwithdrew.
B) ThetotalamountofTitleIVaiddisbursedplustheTitleIVaidthatcouldhavebeendisbursed
forthesemesterinwhichthestudentwithdrew.
Step2:PercentageofTitleIVAidEarned:
TheFAOfficewillcalculatethepercentageofTitleIVaidearnedasfollows:
Thenumberofcalendardayscompletedbythestudentdividedbythetotalnumberofcalendardays
inthesemesterinwhichthestudentwithdrew.
Thetotalnumberofcalendardayinasemestershallexcludeanyscheduledbreaksofmorethanfivedays.
DaysAttended÷DaysinEnrollmentPeriod=PercentageCompleted
Ifthecalculatedpercentageexceeds60%,thenthestudenthas“earned”alltheTitleIVaidfor
theenrollmentperiod.
Step3:AmountofTitleIVAidEarnedbytheStudent
TheFAOfficewillcalculatetheamountofTitleIVAidearnedasfollows:
ThepercentageoftitleIVaidearned(Step2)multipliedbythetotalamountofTitleIVaiddisbursed
orthatcouldhavebeendisbursedfortheterminwhichthestudentwithdrew(Step1-B).
TotalAidDisbursedxPercentageCompleted=EarnedAid
Step4:AmountofTitleIVAidtobeDisbursedorReturned:
Iftheaidalreadydisbursedequalstheearnedaid,nofurtheractionisrequired.
Iftheaidalreadydisbursedisgreaterthantheearnedaid,thedifferencemustbereturnedtothe
appropriateTitleIVaidprogram.
TotalDisbursedAid–EarnedAid=UnearnedAidtobeReturned
If the aid already disbursed is less than the earned aid, the SFS will calculate a Post- Withdrawal
Disbursement.
EarnedAID:
TitleIVaidisearnedinaproratedmanneronaperdiembasis(calendardaysorclockhours)upto
the60%pointinthesemester.TitleIVaidisviewedas100%earnedafterthatpointintime.Acopyof
theworksheetusedforthiscalculationcanberequestedfromthefinancialaiddirector.Inaccordance
with federal regulations, when Title IV financial aid is involved, the calculated amount of the R2T4
Funds"isallocatedinthefollowingorder:
ReturnoftheTitleIVAid,basedonthetypeofaiddisbursed,inthefollowingorder:
1.UnsubsidizedFederalDirectLoan
2.SubsidizedFederalDirectLoan
3.FederalPlusLoanreceivedonbehalfofthestudent
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4.PellGrant
5.SEOGProgramAid
6.OtherTitleIVAid
Loansmustberepaidbytheloanborrower(student/parent)asoutlinedinthetermsoftheborrower’s
promissory note. The student’s grace period for loan repayments for Federal Unsubsidized and
SubsidizedDirectLoanswillbeginonthedayofthewithdrawalfromtheCollege.Thestudentshould
contactthelenderifhe/shehasquestionregardingtheirgraceperiodorrepaymentstatus.
InstitutionalandstudentresponsibilityinregardtotheFederalReturnofTitle
IVFundsPolicy
TheFAOffice’sresponsibilitiesinregardtotheReturnofTitleIVfundspolicyinclude:
1. Providingeachstudentwiththeinformationgiveninthispolicy;
2. Identifying students affected by this policy and completing the Return of Title IV
Fundscalculation;
3.
InformingthestudentoftheresultoftheReturnofTitleIVFundscalculationandany
balanceowedtotheCollegeasaresultofarequiredreturnoffunds;
4.
In a timely manner, returning any unearned Title IV aid that is due to the Title IV
programsand,ifapplicable,notifyingtheborrower’sholderoffederalloanfundsof
thestudent’swithdrawaldate;
a.
b.
c.
Within7daysofdeterminingthatastudentwithdrew,theRegistrar’sOfficeistomake
communicationwiththeFAOffice
Within30daysofdeterminingthatastudentwithdrew,theFAOfficeistosubmitR2T4
calculationstotheBusinessOffice
The College has 45 days from the date the institution determines that the student
withdrewtoreturnallunearnedfundsforwhichitisresponsible.
5. Notifying student and/or Plus borrower of eligibility for a Post-Withdraw
Disbursement,ifapplicable.
Thestudent’sresponsibilitiesinregardtotheReturnofTitleIVFundspolicyinclude:
1. BecomingfamiliarwiththeReturnofTitleIVFundspolicyandhowwithdrawingfromallhis
courseseffectseligibilityforTitleIVaid;
2. ResolvinganyoutstandingbalanceowedtoEcclesiaCollegeresultingfromarequiredreturn
ofunearnedTitleIVaid.
Post-WithdrawalDisbursements:
Intheeventastudentiseligibleforapost-withdrawaldisbursementbasedonthestudent'sbudget,
awardedfinancialaidandTitleIVfundsandR2T4calculations,apost-withdrawaldisbursementmust
bemadeonlyafterthefollowingconditionsaremet.
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1.
Studentandparentswereinmostcasesverballynotifiedoftheavailabilityofpost-withdrawal
disbursements by the FA Office within one week from the date of R2T4 calculation was
performed.
2.
Student and parents in most cases verbally notified the FA office within a reasonable time
indicating their acceptance of available post-withdrawal disbursement amounts. The
reasonabletimereferstoallowingsufficienttimefortheschooltoprocessapost-withdrawal
disbursementwithinthedeadlinessetbytheDepartmentofEducation.
3.
Studenthasoutstandinginstitutionalchargesthataredueandwantstopayoffthosecharges
byapplyinghis/herpost-withdrawaldisbursement.
4.
Student/Parents completed all necessary paperwork related to such post-withdrawal
disbursementwithinareasonabletime.
5.
Student Financial Services must track the notification and authorization to make the
disbursement and meet deadlines as prescribed by ED. A school must process Title IV aid
within120daysfromthelastdayoftheenrollmentperiod.
Thepost-withdrawaldisbursementmustbeappliedtooutstandinginstitutionalchargesbeforebeing
paiddirectlytothestudent.
Theproceduresandpolicieslistedabovearesubjecttochangewithoutadvancenotice.
Scholarships
Friends and partners of Ecclesia are funding scholarships for Ecclesia College students who have
financialneedorwhomeetcertainprofilecriteria.Thesescholarshipsformthebasisofthegeneral
scholarship fund. Award amounts are based on a funds available basis throughout the year. The
Scholarship/Grant Committee according to established criteria determines the distribution of all
scholarshipfunds.Candidatesforscholarshipsaredeterminedbydirectapplication,invitationbythe
Scholarship/GrantCommitteeornominationbyanymemberoftheScholarship/GrantCommitteeor
establishedfundrepresentative.
WeinvitechurchestoimplementscholarshipfundswithEcclesiaCollegefortheirmembership.An
applicationtoestablishascholarshipfundcanbeobtainedfromtheBusinessOffice.
FinancialAssistance
Somescholarshipsareavailableforstudentswhomeetcertainprofilecriteria.Furtherinformation
andapplicationsareavailablethroughtheFinancialAidOffice.Fundingsourcesaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
ThecombinationofallFinancialAssistanceawardsmaynotexceedstudent’sCostofAttendance(COA)
fortheacademicyear.
ApplicationDates
Applications for financial assistance are available after January 1 of each year for the following
academic year (July-June). Financial aid applications are awarded on a funds available basis
throughouttheyear.
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BOARDOFGOVERNANCE
Dr.JamesL.Barnes,Chairman
Lecturer,Waxahachie,TX
JosephM.Barnes
Pastor,AbundantLifeChurch,Hardy,AR
Dr.PhillipA.Brassfield
Director,DestinyMinistries,HeberSprings,AR
GeorgeM.Hiller
Businessman,Atlanta,GA
OrenParisIII,President
EcclesiaCollege,Springdale,AR
R.InezParis,Chancellor
EcclesiaCollege,Springdale,AR
JoeA.SalcidoIII,Secretary
Pastor,CentroVidaLifeCenter,ElPaso,TX
DonWallace
Pastor,EffinghamAssemblyofGod,Effingham,IL
JosephK.Wood
DeputySecretaryofStateofArkansasandBusinessman,Fayetteville,AR
JackB.Wright
Businessman,Fayetteville,AR
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ADMINISTRATION
President
Chancellor
TraditionalAcademicDean
DistanceEd.AcademicDean
BusinessOfficeManager
DeanofStudents
DirectorofCommunications
–
OrenParisIII
–
R.InezParis
–
RobertH.Headrick
_
LarryD.McCullough
–
ShannonL.Newman
–
JesseE.Wadkins
–
AngelaP.Snyder
DirectorofECOnline DirectorofFinancialDevelopment
-
PaulD.Snyder
–
MichaelA.Novak
InstitutionalEffectivenessOfficer
TraditionalRegistrar DistanceEd.Registrar –
JesseE.Wadkins
–
DonnaP.Brown
_
AngelaP.Snyder
–
DeanB.Skinner
AssistantDirectorforAthleticEnrollment
–
DerrionG.Hardie
DeanofWork ADMINISTRATIVESTAFF
AthleticDirector
–
JesseE.Wadkins
DirectorofAdmissions
–
ChadE.Howard
DirectorofInformationTechnology
–
MichaelA.Novak
FinancialAidDirector –
Linda-LeeSutherland
LibraryDirector
–
JoanneM.Campbell
President’sAdministrativeAssistant –
ElizabethH.Newlun
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ECCLESIACOLLEGERESIDENTIALFACULTY*
TeachingFaculty
Headrick,RobertH.(2011)
Biblical-TheologicalStudies&N.T.Greek
AcademicDean&AthleticFacultyRepresentative
B.S.inMathematics,OklahomaBaptistUniversity,1980;B.A.inReligion,OklahomaBaptistUniversity,1982;M.Div.,
SouthwesternBaptistTheologicalSeminary,1987;Ph.D.inTheology,SouthwesternBaptistTheologicalSeminary,
2003.
Anderson,JoshuaW.(2013)
Theology&PhilosophyofReligion&Ethics
B.A.inClassicalStudieswithminorsinPhilosophyandHistory,UniversityofArkansas,2007;M.A.inTheologywitha
BiblicalStudiesemphasis,FullerTheologicalSeminary,2011;M.A.inPhilosophyofReligion&Ethics,TalbotSchoolof
Theology,2013.
Auslam,DallasW.(2014)
Bible/Theology
Bachelor of Biblical Ministries, Ecclesia College, Springdale, Arkansas, 2008; M.Div. in progress, Southern Baptist
TheologicalSeminary,2009topresent.
Bingham,HollyD.(2015)
SportManagement
B.S.inAthleticTraining,SouthernNazareneUniversity,2006.M.B.A.inHealthCare,SouthernNazareneUniversity,
2012.
Brown,DonnaP.(2002)
Music,OldTestament&Missions
ChristianLeadershipDivisionChair,MusicMinistriesDepartmentChairandRegistrar
B.M.inOrgan,OuachitaBaptistUniversity,1971;M.C.M.inOrgan,NewOrleansBaptistTheologicalSeminary,1975;
Post-GraduateStudies,OralRobertsUniversity,1998-2000.
Bryant,VeronicaF.(2014)
Accounting
B.B.A.inAccounting,SouthernArkansasUniversity,1995;M.B.A.withemphasisinLeadership&Ethics,JohnBrown
University,2014.
Burney,GaryL.(2012)
BusinessManagement
BusinessAdministrationDepartmentChair
B.S.inBusinessManagement,UniversityofPhoenix,2009;MastersofManagement,UniversityofPhoenix,2011;
HazmatCertification.
Campbell,JoanneM.(2010)
LibraryDirector
B.S. in Psychology and Education, Northern Illinois University, 1985; M.S. in Library and Information Science,
UniversityofNorthTexas,1989.
Connelly,Kenneth“Ken”D.(2015)
Sociology
B.S.inSocialScience,HendersonStateUniversity,1984;M.S.E.inSocialScience,HendersonStateUniversity,1997.
*DistanceEducationfacultycanbefoundatecollege.edu/distance-ed-faculty/
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Connelly,RuthN.(2015)
English
B.A.inEnglish,TeacherCertificationLanguageArtsandFineArts,MichiganStateUniversity,1979;CertifiedTraining
inAdvancedEnglishPlacement,RiceUniversity,2005and2006.
Courage-Mellott,Angela(2009)
OrganizationalCommunication
CommunicationMinistriesDepartmentChair
B.S. in Vocational Education, Human Resources Development/Management, University of Arkansas, 2005; M.A. in
Communication with emphasis in Cross-Cultural & Organizational Communication, University of Arkansas, 2008;
Ed.D.,UniversityofArkansasatFayetteville,2014.
Eaton,Terrance“Terry”L.(2014)
OldTestament&ChristianEducation
B.A.inSocialStudies,JohnBrownUniversity,1970;MasterinReligiousEducation,SouthwesternBaptistTheological
Seminary,1976.
Fink,Bryan(BJ)W.(2013)
History
B.A.inHistory&PoliticalScience,GreenvilleCollege,2012;M.A.inBiblicalArchaeology,inprogress,Trinity
SouthwestUniversity,2013topresent.
Fink,Kathrynn(Kat)E.(2014)
English
B.A.inBiologyandEnglish,GreenvilleCollege,Illinois,2013;M.A.inEnglish,inprogress,SouthernNewHampshire
University,2015topresent.
Fox,R.Michael(2015)
BiblicalStudies/OldTestament
B.A.inChristianMinistrieswithemphasisinBiblicalandTheologicalStudies,WilliamsBaptistCollege,2004;M.Div.,
MidwesternBaptistTheologicalSeminary,2008;Ph.D.inOldTestamentStudies,TexasChristianUniversity,2014.
Gardner,GeorgeT.(2012)
B.S.inHumanResourcesManagement,FriendsUniversity,1992;M.B.A.,WebsterUniversity,2002.
Grace,RickL.(2007)
Biblical-TheologicalStudies,PastoralMinistry,Worship&Liturgy
Bible/TheologyDivisionChair
B.S. in Secondary Education, Eastern Illinois University, 1975; Graduate Studies, Lincoln Christian Seminary, 19781981;M.Div.,UniversityofDubuqueTheologicalSeminary,1986;D.Min.,UniversityofDubuqueTheologicalSeminary,
1991.
Gray,DaneneL.(2014)
AdministrativeAssistanttoAcademicDean
A.A.S.inNursing,TulsaJuniorCollege,1977;B.S.inTradeandIndustrialEducation,OklahomaStateUniversity,1982;
M.Ed.InProfessionalHealthOccupationsEducation,UniversityofCentralOklahoma,1985;Ed.DinOccupational
andAdultEducationwithanemphasisinAdministration,OklahomaStateUniversity,1990;Ph.D.inBiblicalStudies
withanemphasisinOldTestamentinprogress,LouisianaBaptistUniversity,2014topresent.
Headrick,CheriJ.(2013)
ChoralDirecting&VocalPerformance
DirectorofMusicMinistries
B.A.inMusic.MoodyBibleInstitute,2011;M.A.inMusicinVocalPerformance&Conductinginprogress,Universityof
ArkansasatFayetteville,2014topresent.
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Holland,Clarence“Chick”C.(2013)
Biology
B.S.Ed.inNaturalSciences,NortheasternStateCollege,1970;M.S.inBiologicalSciences,NortheasternStateUniversity,
1984;M.A.inAdministration-Curriculum,NortheasternStateUniversity,1986;Ed.D.inAdministration-Curriculum,
OklahomaStateUniversity,1989.
Hofer,TitusW.(2006)
LeadershipTraining&Missions
Bachelor of Biblical Ministries, Ecclesia College, 2005; M.A. in Christian Ministry, Mennonite Brethren Biblical
Seminary,2013.
Hudson,JosephS.“Steve”(2014)
Bible,ChristianLeadership&Counseling
AssistantChristianLeadershipDepartmentChair
B.S.inPsychologywithaminorinBiology,JacksonvilleStateUniversity,2004;GraduateStudies:BiometricalScience,
major: Neuroscience, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences-Little Rock, 2005; M.Div. in Great Commission
Ministry, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2012; Ph.D. in Leadership with a minor in Higher Education and
FamilyMinistryinprogress,SouthernBaptistTheologicalSeminary,2014topresent.
Jones,JosephW.(2014)
Biblical/TheologicalStudies
B.S.EinMusicEducation,UniversityofArkansas,1978;M.Div.,SouthernBaptistTheologicalSeminary,2003;D.Min.,
MidwesternBaptistTheologicalSeminary,2014.
Jones,PhillipW.(2011)
B.S. in Construction Management, University of Arkansas-Little Rock, 2002; M.B.A., University of Arkansas Walton
CollegeofBusiness,2010.
McMillan,RebekahO.(2013)
History&Humanities
B.A.inHistoryandSecondaryEducation,OuachitaBaptistUniversity,2009;M.A.inHistory,UniversityofArkansas,
2013;FocusLeadershipInstitute,FocusontheFamily,ColoradoSprings,Colorado,2010;Ph.D.inHistory,University
ofArkansasatFayetteville,2014topresent.
Novak,MichaelA.(1993)
Drama,Theater&ComputerTechnology
DirectorofFinancialDevelopment
B.S. in Drama, Liberty University, 1989. Writer, Producer and Director of “Beyond the Walls.” Twenty plus years’
experienceinDrama,Theater,CommunicationsandComputerTechnology.
Pearcy,GalenD.(2002)
Biblical-TheologicalStudies
A.A.inPsychologyandBible,SouthwestJuniorCollege(nowSouthwesternAssembliesofGodUniversity),1982;B.S.
inTeacherEducation,SouthwesternOklahomaStateUniversity,1984;M.A.inBiblicalLiterature,AssembliesofGod
TheologicalSeminary,1986.
Pryor,HelenK.(2010)
Kinesiology&SportManagement
AssistantSportManagementDepartmentChair
B.S.E.inKinesiology,UniversityofArkansas,2003;M.A.T.inPhysicalEducation,UniversityofArkansas,2004;Ph.D.in
Kinesiology.inprogress,UniversityofArkansas,2009topresent.
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Rankin,AnitaA.(2010)
AssistantPsychology&CounselingDepartmentChair
B.A.inElementaryEducation,ButlerUniversity,1996;M.A.inMarriage&FamilyTherapy,JohnsonBible
College,2004.
Ragland,CodyD.(2014)
B.A.inPastoralStudies,LeeUniversity,2010;M.S.,MarriageandFamilyTherapy,JohnBrownUniversity,2014.
Russell,MichaelB.(2013)
Business,Marketing&Communications
B.S.inSocialWork,UniversityofArkansasatPineBluff,1983;M.A.inCommunications,UniversityofArkansas
FulbrightCollegeofArts&Sciences,2003;M.B.A.inBusiness,WebsterUniversitySchoolofBusiness&Technology,
2005; Doctorate in Strategic Leadership (DSL), Regent University, 2015. Senior Professional in Human Resources
(SPHR)Certification,2012.
Wadkins,JesseE.(1994)
Leadership&EthicsinHigherEducation
DeanofStudentsandDeanofWork,ProfessionalStudiesDivisionChair,ServiceLearningandWork
LearningServiceProgramDirector
B.S.inAgriculturalBusiness,UniversityofArkansas,1983;GraduateStudies,OralRobertsUniversity,2000;M.S.in
Leadership&EthicswithemphasisinHigherEducation,JohnBrownUniversity,2007.
Whitmore,ErnestH.(2013)
Mathematics&Music
B.A.inMusicinTrumpet,JohnBrownUniversity,1980;M.MusicinOrganPerformance,UniversityofNorthTexas,
1985;Bachelor’sequivalentplus24graduatehoursinMathematics,UniversityofArkansasatFayetteville,1990-1993.
AdjunctFaculty
Drummonds,Donny(2008)
InformationTechnology
B.S.inComputerSystems,UniversityofArkansas,1995;M.S.inComputerSystemsEngineering,UniversityofArkansas,
2001.
Goodman,Freda(2009)
MusicAppreciation,Vocal&ChoralPerformance
B.M.inVocalPerformance,Birmingham-SouthernCollege,1982;M.M.inVocalPerformance,FloridaStateUniversity,
1984;ViennaStateOperaStudio,1985-1987.
Hollingsworth,LoreneK.(2004)
Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, University of Arkansas, 1967; M.S. Ed. with emphasis in Mathematics, University of Arkansas,
1973.Post-GraduateStudies,UniversityofArkansas,1975-1986.
Hutchins,JenniferJ.(2008)
English&SpeechPathology
B.A. in Education, Louisiana Tech University, 1994; M.S. in Speech Language Pathology, University of Arkansas for
MedicalSciences,1997.
Lastra,A.Shay(2012)
Spanish
B.A. in Humanities, Hendrix College, 1982; Special Studies at Valencia University, Valencia, Spain, 1980; Arkansas
DepartmentofEducationTeacher’sLicenseinSpanish,validthrough12/13/2013.
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Petton,Larry(2013)
Biblical-TheologicalStudies
B.A.inReligion,DallasBaptistUniversity,1976;Post-GraduatestudiesatCriswellBibleCollege;M.Div.,Southwestern
BaptistTheologicalSeminary,1979;D.Min.,LutherRiceSeminary,1981.
Stice,NicolasA.(2009)
BusinessAdministration&HumanResources
BachelorofBiblicalMinistries,EcclesiaCollege,2007;M.B.A.,JohnWesleyCollege,2012.
GuestLecturers
McCarty,H.D.(2006)
Biblical-TheologicalStudies,Philosophy,Greek&PastoralLeadership
B.A.,SouthernMethodistUniversity,1955;M.Div.,SouthwesternBaptistTheologicalSeminary,1965;D.Min.,California
Graduate School of Theology, 1981; D.D., Hindustan Bible College, India, 1981; Lit.D., California Graduate School of
Theology, 1985; Post-Graduate Studies in Philosophy, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Post-Graduate
StudiesinGreek,Mid-AmericaBaptistSeminary.Extensivepastoralexperience;conferencespeaker.
Paris,OrenN.(1999)
President
B.S in Business Administration, in Finance and Real Estate, University of Arkansas, 1990; Bachelor of Biblical
Ministries, Ecclesia College, 1999; D.Min., Laurel University, 2015. Emergency Relief & Development as well as
missionaryexperienceinmanynations.
FacultyEmeritus
Pike,HarrisonH.(2004)
ProfessorEmeritus
Biblical-TheologicalStudies,ChristianEducation&Missions
B.A. in Bible, Ouachita Baptist College, now Ouachita Baptist University, 1948; M.R.E., Central Baptist Theological
Seminary,1955;B.D.,CentralBaptistTheologicalSeminary,1953,upgradedandexchangedforM.Div.,1972;D.Min.,
NewOrleansBaptistTheologicalSeminary,1977;Post-DoctoralStudiesinBiblicalArchaeology.Careermissionaryto
Brazil,AngolaandSouthAfrica.
Pike,JuneS.(2004)
ProfessorEmeritus
Biblical-TheologicalStudies,ChristianEducation,English&ChristianCounseling
B.A. in English, Ouachita Baptist College, now Ouachita Baptist University, 1949; M.R.E., New Orleans Baptist
Theological Seminary, 1978; D.Min., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1985. Career missionary to Brazil,
AngolaandSouthAfrica.
InMemorium
Brown,KennethL.(1996-2014)
Biblical-TheologicalStudies,Evangelism&Missions
B.A.inPastoralMinistries,OuachitaBaptistUniversity,1971;M.Div.,NewOrleansBaptistTheologicalSeminary,1975;
DoctoralSeminarsinChurchHistorycompletedtowardTh.D.,NewOrleansBaptistTheologicalSeminary,1975-1977;
D.Min.,OralRobertsUniversity,1993.
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Kendrick,Klaude(1994-2011)
History
B.A., Southwestern Assemblies of God College, 1938; B.A. in History, Texas Wesleyan University, 1945; M.A. in
History, Texas Christian University, 1948; Ph.D. in History with minor in College Administration, University of
Texas,1959.
Paris,OrenC.(1975-2012)
Founder&Chancellor
Southwestern Assemblies of God College, 1952-55; B.A. in Music Education, Texas Wesleyan University, 1958;
GraduateStudies,OralRobertsUniversity;D.D.,EcclesiaCollege,2005.Founder/Chancellor,EcclesiaCollege.
Posey,Staton(2004-2012)
Bible
B.A.inReligion,OuachitaBaptistCollege,1957;B.D.,SouthwesternBaptistTheologicalSeminary,1963/upgraded
toaM.Div.,SouthwesternBaptistTheologicalSeminary,2005.
Tate,JohnE.(2005-2009)
BusinessLaw
LLB (Doctor of Law), Wake Forest University, 1942. Tate served many years as chairman of the EC Board of
Governance.
Vohs,A.P.(1996-2012)
Bible&Theology/ProfessionalStudiesChair
Diploma in Bible and Theology, St. Paul Bible College, 1956; B.A. in Elementary Education, Northern Colorado
University, 1962; M.A. in Psychology and Counseling, Northern Colorado University, 1963; Ed.D. in Higher
EducationAdministration,UniversityofArkansas,1970.
Instructors
Betz,JosephW.(2006,2014)
Biblical-TheologicalStudies,ChurchGrowth&Communication
B.A.inPsychology,LaRocheCollege,1984;M.Div.,PittsburghTheologicalSeminary,1987;D.Min.,FullerTheological
Seminary,1999.
Cole,LouiseA.(2015)
English&Literature
B.A.inSpanishwithMinorinTESOL,OklahomaBaptistUniversity,2003;M.A.inComparativeLiterature,Universityof
Arkansas, 2006; M.A. in Spanish, Middlebury College, 2010; Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies,
UniversityofArkansas,2015.
DeYoung,GlenA.(2002)
Children’sMinistryLeadershipTraining
BachelorofBiblicalMinistries,EcclesiaCollege,1999/updatedin2006.FounderandDirectorofEcclesiaChildren’s
Ministries;missionaryteachingexperienceinmanynations,especiallyIndia.
Gerke,PhilJ.(2015)
Speech&Communications
A.A.S.inAudiovisualProductionServices,CommunityCollegeoftheAirForce,1991;B.S.inOrganizationManagement,
University of La Verne, 1998; M.A. in Communications, University of Arkansas, 2000; Ph.D. in Curriculum and
Instruction,UniversityofArkansas,2013.
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Grace,NancyS.(2008)
Marriage&FamilyCo-Instructor
B.S. in Home Economics with Family Services option, Eastern Illinois University, 1972. Pastor’s wife who teaches
MarriageEnrichmentConferenceswithhusband,Dr.RickGrace.
Hardie,DerrionG.(2012)
BaseballCoach&AssistantDirectorofAthleticEnrollment
B.S.E.inHistorywithaCoachingEndorsement,UniversityofSiouxFalls,1995;M.Ed.,LeadershipinSchoolsinprogress,
UniversityofSiouxFalls.
Jackson,LaTonyaR.(2015)
SpeechCommunication
B.S.inBusinessAdministration,UniversityofNebraska,2000;MasterofEducationinEducationLeadership,University
ofArkansas,2003;Ed.D.inWorkforceDevelopmentEducation,UniversityofArkansas,2012.
Jones,D’Andre(2015)
Marketing
B.S.inEducationwithemphasisinHumanResourceDevelopment,UniversityofArkansas,2009;M.A.inManagement
andLeadership,WebsterUniversity,2013.
Paris,CariM.(1994)
ECWomen’sMentoringProgram
B.A.inGovernmentandPublicAdministration,EvangelCollege,1990.Twoyears’experienceTESL(TeachingEnglish
asaSecondLanguage)inJapanpostcollegegraduation.
Skinner,DeanB.(2012)
AthleticDirector&Women’sBasketballCoach
B.A.inTheology,BerkshireChristianCollege,1978;M.S.inSportManagement,UnitedStatesSportsAcademy,1988.
Smith,Tyler(TK)K.(2013)
Men’sBasketballCoach
B.S.inHealthandBehavioralSciences(PhysicalTherapyEmphasis),UniversityofCentralArkansas,2011;Post-
graduatestudiestowardanM.Ed.inSportManagement,UniversityofArkansas,2011;M.B.A.inprogress,University
ofCentralArkansas,2012topresent.
Wadkins,MarianB.(2008)
ECWomen’sMentoringProgram
B.A.inArt,UniversityofArkansas,1988.Teachingandleadershiptrainingexperience.
Williams,EdisonR.(2015)
BusinessLaw
A.A. in Accounting, University of West Florida, 1992; B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies with concentration in
BusinessAdministration,NorfolkStateUniversity,1995;M.B.A.,UniversityofNewHaven–WestHaven,2004.
Wunderle,James“Jim”M.(2015)
FamilyCounseling
B.S. in Psychology, Old Dominion University, 1988; M.A. in Religious Education, Southwestern Baptist
Theological Seminary, 1996; M.A. in Marriage and Family Counseling, Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary,1996;DoctoralstudiesinFamilyTherapyinprogress,TexasWomen’sUniversity,2000.
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GIFTOPPORTUNITIES
StudenttuitionsatEcclesiaCollegearecomparabletothoseofsimilarinstitutionsandarekeptso
bytheregulargivingofChristianscommittedtocompletingGod’sgoalsalongwithus.Nostudent
pays the complete cost of education. Substantial sums are sought annually to make up the
difference between what is paid and the actual cost of the classroom and field practicum
experiences.
There are a variety of ways by which you can give for this purpose. Appreciated securities or
property as well as life insurance may be given with considerable tax savings to the donor.
Contributionsmayalsobemadewithretainedlifeincomethroughtrustsorannuityagreements.
A personal Will and Testament is also a means for assigning funds to the college. Wise estate
planningmayprovideopportunitiesforconservationofwealthaswellasincomeandestatetax
savingstothedonor.
Wealsohavevolunteerprogramsforthoseofyouwhowouldliketodevoteyourtimeandskills.
Foradditionalinformationregardinganyoftheseplans,pleasedirectyourinquiryto:
MikeNovak,DirectorofFinancialDevelopment
EcclesiaCollege
9653NationsDrive
Springdale,AR72762
Phone:(479)248-7236
Fax:(479)248-1455
Email:[email protected]
Ifyouwanttomakeamonetarydonationonlineyoucanusethewebsiteaddress
https://ecollege.webconnex.com/donate.htmtomakeasecuredonation.
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AcademicCalendar2014-2015
TraditionalCampus
FallSemester2014
August13
August13
August13
August14-15
August18
August19
August25
August25
September1
September1
October10
October23-25
November17-21
November24-28
December5 December8-11
December11
December12
December16
AllResidentStudentsCheck-in
Parent/AdministrationReception@4:00PM
CompleteRegistrationby5:30PMon8/15
NewStudentOrientation&Activities
FIRSTDAYOFCLASS President’sAssembly
Lastdaytodrop/addclasses
Showproofoftextbookpurchaseineachcourse
LaborDay–allclassesinsession
LastdayforSpring2014incompletegrades
Lastdaytowithdrawfromacourse
Homecoming–allclassesinsession
AcademicMentoring/AdvisementforSpring2015
ThanksgivingBreak ChristmasParty
FINALEXAMS–seepublishedschedule
LastDayofClasses
ChristmasBreakbegins
FinalgradesduetoRegistrar’sOffice
SpringSemester2015
January9
January12
January13
January19
January19
January26
February23-27
March6
March16-20
March23-27
April3
May4-7
May8
May9
May15
OrientationandRegistrationforallstudentsat9:00AM
FIRSTDAY–SPRINGSEMESTERCLASSES
President’sAssembly
Lastdaytoadd/dropclasses
LastdayforFall2014incompletegrades
AssessmentWeek
AcademicMentoring/AdvisementforFall2015
SpringBreak
GoodFriday–noclasses
LastDayofClasses
Commencement
Summer2015
May17-August7
NOTE:DATESSUBJECTTOCHANGE
TheDistanceEducationcalendarmaybeviewedatwww.ecollege.edu/econline
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ACADEMICCALENDAR2015-2016
TraditionalCampus
FallSemester2015
August11
August12-14
August17
August17-21
August19
August19
August20-21
August24
August25
August26
September1
September1
September7
September8
October8-9
October19
October22-23
November16-20
November25-27
December4
December14-17
December18
December19-January6
December26
WorkLearningServiceStudentManagersCheck-in–byinvitationonly
WorkLearningServiceManagersTrainingSessions(3days) ReturningStudentsCheck-in
EnrollmentVerificationcompletedby5:00p.m.on8/21
NewResidentStudentsCheck-in
NewandTransferMasterStudentOrientation
FIRSTDAY–FALLSEMESTERCLASSES
FallBreak
LastDayofClasses
ChristmasBreak
SpringSemester2016
January7
January11
January11
January18
January18
January25
February22-26
March4
March14-18
March21-25
May2-5
May6
May7
May12
AssessmentWeek
SpringBreak(includesGoodFriday)
LastDayofClasses
Commencement
Summer2016
May9-August5
138
TraditionalCampus
FallSemester2016
August17
August17
August17-19
August18-19
August22
August22
August29
August29
September5
September5
October14
October17-18
October20-21
November14-18
November23-25
December2
December12-15
December16
December17
December23
FIRSTDAYOFCLASS
FallBreak
LastDayofClasses
SpringSemester2017
January6
January9
January9
January16
January16
January23
February20-24
March3
March13-17
March20-24
April14
May1-4
May5
May6
May12
AssessmentWeek
SpringBreak
GoodFriday–noclassesinsession
LastDayofClasses
Commencement
Summer2017
May15-August11
139
TraditionalCampus
FallSemester2017
August16
August16
August16
August17-18
August21
August22
August28
August28
September4
September4 October13
October16-17
October19-20
November13-17
November22-24
December1
December11-14
December15
December15
December22
FIRSTDAYOFCLASS
FallBreak
LastDayofClasses
SpringSemester2018
January5
January8
January9
January15
January15
January22
February19-23
March2
March12-16
March19-23
March30
April30-May3
May4
May5
May11
AssessmentWeek
SpringBreak
GoodFriday–noclassesinsession
LastDayofClasses
Commencement
Summer2018
May14–August10

Ecclesia College 2014

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