THE REGENT UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG Fall 2021 - Regent University

THE REGENT UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG

Fall 2021

Regent University 1000 Regent University Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23464-9800

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P R E F AC E

Regional Accreditation Regent University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associates, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Regent University.

National and State Accreditation Regent University's undergraduate school is accredited or certified by the following bodies:

? Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (). ? Commission of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) The School of Education's educational leadership and teacher preparation programs and the College of Arts and Science's teacher preparation programs are awarded TEAC accreditation by the Inquiry Brief Commission of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for a period of seven years, to 12/31/2023. The accreditation does not include individual education courses that these programs offer to P-12 educators for professional development, relicensure, or other purposes. For more information on this accreditation, visit .

Regent University is authorized to operate in the state of Virginia and is exempt from the requirements of certification provided by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) (schev.edu/).

Equal Opportunity Policy for Students Regent University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability or veteran status in admissions, or in the administration of educational policies, scholarships, loan programs, athletics or other University administered student programs. In addition, Regent does not discriminate based on religion, except as necessary to comply with Regent's Standard of Personal Conduct and Statement of Christian Community and Mission.

Regent University has attempted to provide information, which at the time of publication, most accurately described the policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements of the University. The University reserves the right to alter or change any statement contained herein--i.e., necessary modifications in classes, fees, personnel lists, academic policies, and programs at any time and without prior notice. This catalog is thus a guide and does not establish contractual relationships.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE .............................................................................................................................................................. ii Accreditation..................................................................................................................................................... ii Equal Opportunity Policy for Students ........................................................................................................ ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................... iii TH E UNIVERSITY.......................................................................................................................................... 6

MESSAGE FROM OUR CHANCELLOR & CEO ......................................................................................... 6 Mission Statement ......................................................................................................................................... 7 Philosophy of Education ............................................................................................................................. 7 History of the University.............................................................................................................................. 7 Freedom of Expression ................................................................................................................................ 8 Standard of Personal Conduct.................................................................................................................... 8 Campus Facilities........................................................................................................................................... 8 The University Library ................................................................................................................................. 9

Library Faculty ........................................................................................................................................ 10 UN DERGRADUATE POLICIES & PROCEDURES ......................................................................... 11

The Undergraduate Academic Calendar ............................................................................................. 11 ADMISSION ................................................................................................................................................... 11

Contact Information........................................................................................................................... 11 Standards .............................................................................................................................................. 11 Applying for Admission..................................................................................................................... 11 Admission for International Students ............................................................................................. 13 International Students Admission Requirements .......................................................................... 13 Conditional Enrollment ..................................................................................................................... 15 Admissions Processes ........................................................................................................................ 18 Transfer of Undergraduate Credit.................................................................................................... 18 Additional Opportunities for Gaining College Credit .................................................................. 20 Enrollment Status Classification....................................................................................................... 22 Nondiscriminatory Policy .................................................................................................................. 23 TUITION AND FEES .................................................................................................................................. 23 Payments and Late Fees..................................................................................................................... 23 Tuition Installment Plan (TIP) ......................................................................................................... 24 Refund Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 24 Employer Reimbursement................................................................................................................. 24 FINANCIAL AID ......................................................................................................................................... 25 Important Financial Facts.................................................................................................................. 25 Federal Financial Aid.......................................................................................................................... 25 Withdrawals and Return of Title IV Funds Policy ........................................................................ 28 School-Based Scholarships and Grants........................................................................................... 29 Scholarship & Grant Policies ............................................................................................................ 31 Private Grants and Scholarships....................................................................................................... 32 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) ............................................................................................ 32 VA Education Benefits ...................................................................................................................... 33 Student Employment ......................................................................................................................... 34 Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant.................................................................................................... 34 State Assistance for Students from States Other than Virginia................................................... 34 More Information ............................................................................................................................... 34 Email Notification and Genisys ....................................................................................................... 35

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT, STUDENT LIFE, AND CAMPUS SERVICES............................................. 35 Academic Support .............................................................................................................................. 35 Student Services .................................................................................................................................. 36 Information Technology.................................................................................................................... 40 Psychological Services Center ........................................................................................................... 42

ACADEMIC POLICIES ................................................................................................................................ 42 Academic Advising ............................................................................................................................. 42 Academic Appeals............................................................................................................................... 42 Academic Dismissal............................................................................................................................ 43 Academic Integrity.............................................................................................................................. 43 Appeals and Grievances..................................................................................................................... 44 Attendance and Participation............................................................................................................ 44 Centers and Institutes......................................................................................................................... 45 Commencement .................................................................................................................................. 45 Cornerstone and Capstone Requirement........................................................................................ 46 Dean's List............................................................................................................................................ 46 Declaring a Major................................................................................................................................ 46 Faculty/Course Evaluations.............................................................................................................. 46 Financial Holds on Academic Records ........................................................................................... 46 Grade Change Appeals ...................................................................................................................... 47 Grading System ................................................................................................................................... 47 Graduation Procedure........................................................................................................................ 48 "Incomplete" Grades "I"................................................................................................................... 49 Independent Learning Opportunities.............................................................................................. 49 "In-Progress" Grades "IP"................................................................................................................ 50 Latin Honors ....................................................................................................................................... 50 Minor - Christianity and Culture ...................................................................................................... 50 Outcomes Assessment Requirement ............................................................................................... 51 Withdrawal from The College of Arts & Sciences ........................................................................ 51 Writing Expectations.......................................................................................................................... 52

REGISTRATION ........................................................................................................................................... 52 Registration Processes........................................................................................................................ 53 Minimum and Maximum Loads ....................................................................................................... 54 Culminating Experience Status......................................................................................................... 54 Auditing a Course ............................................................................................................................... 54

TRANSCRIPTS AND STUDENT RECORDS .......................................................................................... 55 Transcripts and Verification of Enrollment ................................................................................... 55 Student Records Confidentiality....................................................................................................... 55 Access to Student Educational Records by Others....................................................................... 55 Financial Holds on Academic Records ........................................................................................... 56

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS............................................................................................................................. 56 Graduation Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree ...................................................... 57 Graduation Requirements for the Associate of Science Degree ................................................. 58 Graduation Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree ............................................................. 60 The General Education Core Curriculum ...................................................................................... 61 Areas of Specialization: Majors, Minors, Concentrations, and Areas of Study ........................ 64

OFF-CAMPUS STUDY OPPORTUNITIES............................................................................................. 65 TH E COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES .............................................................................................. 67

DEAN'S MESSAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 67 Mission and Philosophy ............................................................................................................................ 67

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Distinctives.................................................................................................................................................... 67 Goals of the College of Arts & Sciences ............................................................................................... 68 Degree Programs......................................................................................................................................... 68 THE HONORS COLLEGE....................................................................................................................73 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS.................................................................................................................... 73

Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry............................................................................................ 74 Business, Leadership, and Management.......................................................................................... 78 SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND THE ARTS ............................................................................ 99 Media and Visual Arts ........................................................................................................................ 99 Performing Arts and Music............................................................................................................. 108 English and Communication Studies............................................................................................. 117 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS.................................................................................................................. 130 General Education............................................................................................................................ 130 Engineering and Computer Science............................................................................................... 131 Government, History, and Criminal Justice ................................................................................. 142 Psychology ......................................................................................................................................... 158 Science and Mathematics................................................................................................................. 162 Teacher Education............................................................................................................................ 169 TH E COLLEGE OF H EALTH CARE SCIENCES........................................................................... 180 ABOUT THE COLLEGE............................................................................................................................... 180 Degree Programs....................................................................................................................................... 180 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS................................................................................................................. 181

Healthcare Administration & Management ...................................................................... 182 SCHOOL OF NURSING ........................................................................................................................... 185 THE UNDERGRADUATE FACULTY................................................................................................... 189

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