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2012-2013 Graduate Programs Academic Catalog
PRESIDENT’S LETTER ....................................................................4
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................5
History ............................................................................................6
Mission ............................................................................................6
Purpose ..........................................................................................6
Educational Philosophy ..................................................................7
Educational Goals ..........................................................................7
Doctrinal Standard..........................................................................7
Denominational Relationships........................................................8
Accreditation and Recognition ......................................................9
Facilities ..........................................................................................9
Ben Lippen School ......................................................................10
Radio Stations ..............................................................................10
DEGREES/PROGRAMS OF STUDY..............................................11
Programs of Study........................................................................12
College of Counseling ..................................................................12
College of Education ..................................................................12
Master of Arts in Counseling........................................................15
Master of Arts in Bible Teaching ..................................................19
Master of Arts in Teaching - Early Childhood and Elementary
Education..................................................................................21
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages....................................................................................25
Master of Education ....................................................................27
Education Specialist ....................................................................30
Doctor of Education......................................................................32
Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language ..............38
Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign
Language/Intercultural Studies ..............................................39
ADMISSIONS ..................................................................................41
Who Should Apply?......................................................................42
Admissions Procedures................................................................42
General Admissions Requirements..............................................43
Specific Requirements..................................................................43
M.A. in Counseling........................................................................43
M.A. in Bible Teaching ..................................................................44
M.A. in Teaching ..........................................................................45
M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ......46
Master of Education ....................................................................46
Education Specialist ....................................................................46
Doctor of Education......................................................................47
M.A. in Teaching English as a Foreign Language/Intercultural
Studies ......................................................................................48
Prerequisite Policy ........................................................................48
International Applicants ................................................................50
Non-Degree Students ..................................................................50
Non-Accredited Degrees..............................................................50
Probationary Acceptance ............................................................51
Transfer Credit ..............................................................................51
Instances of Fraud ........................................................................51
Veterans ........................................................................................52
Return after Absence....................................................................52
CIU Graduates ..............................................................................52
Addendum for Georgia Students Only ........................................52
ACADEMIC INFORMATION............................................................53
Academic Catalog and Degree Change......................................53
Academic Load ............................................................................53
Academic Petitions ......................................................................53
Academic Probation ....................................................................53
Advanced Placement or College Level Examination Program
(CLEP) Credit ............................................................................54
Assignments, Attendance and Examinations..............................54
Auditing ........................................................................................54
Award Credit Practice ..................................................................55
Commencement ..........................................................................56
Degree Change ............................................................................56
Dismissal ......................................................................................56
Dual Degrees ................................................................................57
Enrollment Information..................................................................57
Educational Resources ................................................................57
Faculty Directed Studies (FDS) ..................................................58
Grading..........................................................................................59
Plagiarism......................................................................................60
Readmission..................................................................................61
Student Assessment for Institutional Improvement ....................61
Transfer Credit Policy....................................................................62
Transcript Requests......................................................................63
Withdrawal ....................................................................................63
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES................................................65
Accelerated Studies (Summer and Winter) ................................66
Distance Education ......................................................................66
Seminary & School of Ministry ....................................................66
Undergraduate/College of Arts and Sciences ............................67
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES ................................................68
Federal Financial Aid ....................................................................69
Federal Financial Aid – Eligibility ..................................................69
Federal Financial Aid – Types ......................................................69
Federal Work-Study (FWS) ..........................................................69
Federal Direct Loan Program ......................................................69
Federal Financial Aid – How to Apply for Federal Aid ................69
Summer Students ........................................................................69
International Students ................................................................70
Institutional Financial Aid..............................................................70
Institutional Financial Aid – Eligibility ..........................................70
Institutional Financial Aid – How to Apply ..................................70
Institutional Scholarships — Funding Requirements ..................70
CIU Grants and Scholarships ......................................................70
Spouse Tuition Benefits................................................................70
The Guest Pass ............................................................................70
The Partners in Ministry Scholarship ..........................................70
Outside Scholarships ..................................................................71
Other Aid Sources ........................................................................71
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