Catalog Update Document
The Catalog Update Document contains critical updates made to the Academic Catalog during the course of the academic year after the initial publication 4/1/2023. The running list below indicates that a substantive change has been made for this section in the 2023-2024 catalog for the following programs:
Academic Calendar
Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 Calendars - Incorrect information was originally posted in the Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 Academic Calendars in the Academic Catalog. Please note the calendar has been amended to correct those errors.
Program Index
Traditional Undergraduate Programs
Gardner-Webb Online Undergraduate Degree Completion Programs
The Gayle Bolt Price School of Graduate Studies
School of Divinity
Traditional Undergraduate Programs Updates
Accelerated Master of Business (MBA-AMP)
The MBA-AMP allows undergraduate-level students to begin work in the MBA program while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU. Qualified students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program (MBA-AMP) in Business during their junior year (after the completion of 60 credit hours).
Students enrolled in this program can take up to two graduate courses (6 hours) towards the MBA degree while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU, as long as they earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in each graduate course. Up to 6 hours of graduate courses will count in both the undergraduate and the graduate programs.
Application and Admission
Qualified Gardner-Webb University undergraduate students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program in Business. Program-specific admission requirements for full acceptance into the MBA-AMP program are the following:
1. Complete at least 90 undergraduate credits (senior year status) with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0;
2. Apply for the MBA-AMP through the office of the Dean of the College of Business; and
3. Obtain approval of your course plan from both your undergraduate advisor and the Director of Business Graduate Programs
Students admitted to the MBA-AMP program who achieve a 3.0 GPA or better in their graduate-level courses and maintain at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA will be granted seamless admission to the MBA program upon receiving their baccalaureate degree.
Courses
Students who complete an undergraduate business degree at GWU are eligible to pursue the 30-hour MBA degree. If the maximum of 6 credit hours is double-counted towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees, the student must complete a minimum of 24 additional credit hours of graduate-level coursework to complete the MBA degree. For a course to apply toward both degrees, the student must earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in the course.
All degree requirements for the 30-hour MBA will remain the same. The following courses may be counted toward both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees:
BADM 630 (Organizational Behavior) will also serve as elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.
INTL 650 (International Business) will also serve as elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.
A student does not have to be pursuing an undergraduate business degree for admission to the MBA-AMP program. Students pursuing a degree outside of the College of Business will be required to take 36-credit hour MBA program. If the maximum of 6 credits is double-counted towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees, the student must complete a minimum of 30 additional credit hours of graduate-level coursework to complete the MBA degree. For a course to apply toward both degrees, the student must earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in the course.
All degree requirements for the 36-hour MBA will remain the same. The following courses may be counted toward both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees:
BADM 601 (Applied Business I) will also serve as elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.
BADM 602 (Applied Business II) will also serve as elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.
Accelerated Master of Accounting (MAC-AMP)
The MAC-AMP allows undergraduate-level students to begin work in the MAcc program while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU. Qualified students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program in Accounting (MAC-AMP) during their junior year (after the completion of 60 credit hours).
Students enrolled in this program can take up to two graduate courses (6 hours) towards the MAcc degree while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU, if they earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in each graduate course. Up to 6 hours of graduate courses will count in both the undergraduate and the graduate programs.
Application and Admission
Qualified Gardner-Webb University undergraduate students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program in Accounting. Program-specific admission requirements for full acceptance into the MAC-AMP program are the following:
4. Complete at least 90 undergraduate credits (senior year status) toward a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0;
5. Apply for the MAC-AMP through the office of the Dean of the College of Business; and
6. Obtain approval of your course plan from both your undergraduate advisor and the Director of Business Graduate Programs
Students admitted to the MAC-AMP program who achieve a 3.0 GPA or better in their graduate-level courses and maintain at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA will be granted seamless admission to the MAcc program upon receiving their Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree.
Courses
Students who complete an undergraduate degree in accounting at GWU are eligible to pursue the 30-hour MAcc degree. If the maximum of 6 credit hours is double-counted towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees, the student must complete a minimum of 24 additional credit hours of graduate-level coursework to complete the MAcc degree. For a course to apply toward both degrees, the student must earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in the course.
All degree requirements for the 30-hour MAcc will remain the same. The eligible accounting courses for the MAC-AMP are below:
· ACCT 610 may serve as credit for ACC/ACCT 400, an accounting major requirement
· ACCT 600 may serve as undergraduate elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.
· ACCT 618 may serve as undergraduate elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.
Accelerated Master of Sports Management (MSM-AMP)
The MSM-AMP allows undergraduate-level students to begin work in the MSM program while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU. Qualified students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program in Sports Management (MSM-AMP) during their junior year (after the completion of 60 credit hours).
Students enrolled in this program can take up to two graduate courses (6 hours) towards the MSM degree while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU, as long as they earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in each graduate course. Up to 6 hours of graduate courses will count in both the undergraduate and the graduate programs.
Application and Admission
Qualified Gardner-Webb University undergraduate students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program in Sport’s Management. Program-specific admission requirements for full acceptance into the MSM-AMP program are the following:
1. Complete at least 90 undergraduate credits (senior year status) with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0;
2. Apply for the MSM-AMP through the office of the Dean of the College of Business; and
3. Obtain approval of your course plan from both your undergraduate advisor and the Director of Business Graduate Programs
Students admitted to the MSM-AMP program who achieve a 3.0 GPA or better in their graduate-level courses and maintain at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA will be granted seamless admission to the MSM program upon receiving their baccalaureate degree.
Courses
Students who complete an undergraduate degree at GWU are eligible to pursue the 30-hour MSM degree. If the maximum of 6 credit hours is double-counted towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees, the student must complete a minimum of 24 additional credit hours of graduate-level coursework to complete the MSM degree. For a course to apply toward both degrees, the student must earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in the course.
All degree requirements for the 30-hour MSM will remain the same. Any 2 of the 10 required courses for the MSM degree can be counted as both graduate credit for the MSM and undergraduate elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.
SPAN Course Number Change
Change Span 202N to Span 213, and Span 301N to Span 313.
Based on English language proficiency test scores required for GWU Admissions, International Traditional Undergraduate students will be required to take ESOL 101, English for Academic Purposes, during their first semester at GWU in order to develop the English language skills required for integration into the academic community.
Due to the high-stakes of student success in the academic community, students enrolled in ESOL 101 are not allowed to withdraw from this course unless they are withdrawing from the university. After an initial assessment of academic English skills within the course, the Course instructor in consultation with the Coordinator of International Students and the Dean of Arts and Sciences may decide if any student does not need to be enrolled in the course.
TUG Student Online Enrollment Policy
An undergraduate (TUG) student wanting to take online courses must complete and submit the Online Course Request Form in WebbConnect.
A TUG student may request to take up to two (2) online Gardner-Webb courses in a fall and/or spring semester. TUG students are allowed to take Gardner-Webb online courses without additional approval during the summer semester. In extenuating circumstances, students may request to exceed this fall or spring online course limit by completing the Request for Additional Online Course within the Online Course Request Form in WebbConnect. The Dean of the appropriate college of the student’s major will review the additional request. Upon approval of the request, the student will be registered for the online course(s). If the request is denied, the student may follow the General Academic Decision Appeals Procedure found in the Academic Catalog and submit an appeal to the Educational Policies and Standards Committee (EPSC).
Currently, students on an F1 visa may take no more than one (1) online course in a semester that counts toward their full-time status.
Email notifications will be sent to the student’s academic advisor upon submission of the Online Course Request Form. An email notification will be sent to the student once the student is registered for the online course(s). Schools/colleges may restrict TUG students from enrolling in courses that the school/college determines are not appropriate for their major/minor.
Vocabulary, Comprehension and Writing Instruction is a comprehensive exploration of the
developmental and instructional implications related to fluent reading, vocabulary acquisition,
comprehension and writing instruction. Along with these core aspects of reading, major skill domains
that contribute to the development of written expression are explored. Principles of explicit and
systematic instruction of these core aspects of reading and writing are studied and practiced. In
preparation for the literacy practicum, students will explore effective intervention strategies as well.
Prerequisites: EDU 302 and EDU 306
Semester hours credit: 3
GWUO Online Undergraduate Degree Completion Program > Academic Policy > Honor Code Policy > Student Responsibilities - add last paragraph
Students are responsible for ensuring that any artificial intelligence (AI) tools they use comply with the academic honesty policy and for not generating work that is plagiarized or otherwise violates the policy.These tools include but are not limited to: ChatGPT, iA Writer,MidJourney, DALL-E, etc.It is the student’s responsibility to consult the instructor for policies regarding the use of AI tools in class. If faculty provide authorization to use AI tools, students must properly cite any AI-generated material used in their work. Any unauthorized use of AI tools, such as an AI Generator, to produce assignments will be considered plagiarism.If AI-generated work is found to be in violation of the academic honesty policy, the student will be held responsible, regardless of whether they intended to plagiarize or not.
Accelerated Master of Business (MBA-AMP)
The MBA-AMP allows undergraduate-level students to begin work in the MBA program while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU. Qualified students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program (MBA-AMP) in Business during their junior year (after the completion of 60 credit hours).
Students enrolled in this program can take up to two graduate courses (6 hours) towards the MBA degree while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU, as long as they earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in each graduate course. Up to 6 hours of graduate courses will count in both the undergraduate and the graduate programs.
Application and Admission
Qualified Gardner-Webb University undergraduate students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program in Business. Program-specific admission requirements for full acceptance into the MBA-AMP program are the following:
1. Complete at least 90 undergraduate credits (senior year status) with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0;
2. Apply for the MBA-AMP through the office of the Dean of the College of Business; and
3. Obtain approval of your course plan from both your undergraduate advisor and the Director of Business Graduate Programs
Students admitted to the MBA-AMP program who achieve a 3.0 GPA or better in their graduate-level courses and maintain at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA will be granted seamless admission to the MBA program upon receiving their baccalaureate degree.
Courses
Students who complete an undergraduate business degree at GWU are eligible to pursue the 30-hour MBA degree. If the maximum of 6 credit hours is double-counted towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees, the student must complete a minimum of 24 additional credit hours of graduate-level coursework to complete the MBA degree. For a course to apply toward both degrees, the student must earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in the course.
All degree requirements for the 30-hour MBA will remain the same. The following courses may be counted toward both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees:
BADM 630 (Organizational Behavior) will also serve as elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.
INTL 650 (International Business) will also serve as elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.
A student does not have to be pursuing an undergraduate business degree for admission to the MBA-AMP program. Students pursuing a degree outside of the College of Business will be required to take 36-credit hour MBA program. If the maximum of 6 credits is double-counted towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees, the student must complete a minimum of 30 additional credit hours of graduate-level coursework to complete the MBA degree. For a course to apply toward both degrees, the student must earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in the course.
All degree requirements for the 36-hour MBA will remain the same. The following courses may be counted toward both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees:
BADM 601 (Applied Business I) will also serve as elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.
BADM 602 (Applied Business II) will also serve as elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.
Accelerated Master of Accounting (MAC-AMP)
The MAC-AMP allows undergraduate-level students to begin work in the MAcc program while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU. Qualified students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program in Accounting (MAC-AMP) during their junior year (after the completion of 60 credit hours).
Students enrolled in this program can take up to two graduate courses (6 hours) towards the MAcc degree while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU, if they earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in each graduate course. Up to 6 hours of graduate courses will count in both the undergraduate and the graduate programs.
Application and Admission
Qualified Gardner-Webb University undergraduate students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program in Accounting. Program-specific admission requirements for full acceptance into the MAC-AMP program are the following:
4. Complete at least 90 undergraduate credits (senior year status) toward a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0;
5. Apply for the MAC-AMP through the office of the Dean of the College of Business; and
6. Obtain approval of your course plan from both your undergraduate advisor and the Director of Business Graduate Programs
Students admitted to the MAC-AMP program who achieve a 3.0 GPA or better in their graduate-level courses and maintain at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA will be granted seamless admission to the MAcc program upon receiving their Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree.
Courses
Students who complete an undergraduate degree in accounting at GWU are eligible to pursue the 30-hour MAcc degree. If the maximum of 6 credit hours is double-counted towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees, the student must complete a minimum of 24 additional credit hours of graduate-level coursework to complete the MAcc degree. For a course to apply toward both degrees, the student must earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in the course.
All degree requirements for the 30-hour MAcc will remain the same. The eligible accounting courses for the MAC-AMP are below:
· ACCT 610 may serve as credit for ACC/ACCT 400, an accounting major requirement
· ACCT 600 may serve as undergraduate elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.
· ACCT 618 may serve as undergraduate elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.
Accelerated Master of Sports Management (MSM-AMP)
The MSM-AMP allows undergraduate-level students to begin work in the MSM program while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU. Qualified students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program in Sports Management (MSM-AMP) during their junior year (after the completion of 60 credit hours).
Students enrolled in this program can take up to two graduate courses (6 hours) towards the MSM degree while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU, as long as they earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in each graduate course. Up to 6 hours of graduate courses will count in both the undergraduate and the graduate programs.
Application and Admission
Qualified Gardner-Webb University undergraduate students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program in Sport’s Management. Program-specific admission requirements for full acceptance into the MSM-AMP program are the following:
1. Complete at least 90 undergraduate credits (senior year status) with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0;
2. Apply for the MSM-AMP through the office of the Dean of the College of Business; and
3. Obtain approval of your course plan from both your undergraduate advisor and the Director of Business Graduate Programs
Students admitted to the MSM-AMP program who achieve a 3.0 GPA or better in their graduate-level courses and maintain at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA will be granted seamless admission to the MSM program upon receiving their baccalaureate degree.
Courses
Students who complete an undergraduate degree at GWU are eligible to pursue the 30-hour MSM degree. If the maximum of 6 credit hours is double-counted towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees, the student must complete a minimum of 24 additional credit hours of graduate-level coursework to complete the MSM degree. For a course to apply toward both degrees, the student must earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in the course.
All degree requirements for the 30-hour MSM will remain the same. Any 2 of the 10 required courses for the MSM degree can be counted as both graduate credit for the MSM and undergraduate elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.
Graduate Studies > Code of Academic Integrity > Student Responsibilities section - change last paragraph:
Students should recognize that the regulations governing academic integrity exist for the protection of the honest and that dishonesty in an academic setting must not be tolerated, much less condoned.
Students are responsible for their own work. Any assignment turned in by a student is assumed to be the work of the student whose name appears on the assignment.
Students are ultimately responsible for understanding faculty members’ instructions for assignments. If instructions are not clear, students must seek clarification from instructors.
Students must understand the definitions of cheating, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty.
Students should familiarize themselves with the proper use of citations and quotationsin order toavoid submitting other people’s work as their own.
Students are expected to report incidents of academic dishonesty to their instructor.
Students who threaten or coerce other students or faculty members for reporting a violation of the Code of Academic Integrity will face disciplinary action, with dismissal from graduate study at Gardner-Webb University being the recommended punishment.
Students are responsible forensuring that any artificial intelligence(AI)tools they use comply withthe academic honesty policy and for not generating work that is plagiarized or otherwise violates the policy.These tools include but are not limited to:ChatGPT, iA Writer,MidJourney, DALL-E, etc.It is the student’s responsibility to consult the instructor for policies regarding the use of AI tools in class. If faculty provideauthorization to use AI tools, students must properly cite any AI-generated material used in their work. Any unauthorized use of AI tools, such as an AI Generator, to produce assignments will be considered plagiarism.If AI-generated work is found to be in violation of the academic honesty policy, the student will be held responsible, regardless of whether they intended to plagiarize or not.
College of Arts and Sciences Updates
New admissions requirements for Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Full Admission
An applicant who meets all the formal requirements for admission to the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program or Graduate Public Administration Certificate program is granted full admission. These requirements include the following specific items.
1. A graduate degree from a regionally accredited university, OR
2. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA or minimum 3.0 GPA in last 60 credit hours of courses, OR
3. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.5 GPA in the last 60 credit hours of courses, AND at least three years of professional work experience within a relevant industry sector as determined by the Admissions Committee and verified by a professional résumé.
Professional experience is determined on a case-by-case basis using a résumé and any requested supporting documents. Our admissions committee evaluates an individual’s accomplishments, roles, and responsibilities to determine the total years of professional experience.
Provisional Admission
Applicants who show potential for graduate study but do not meet the criteria for full admission may be admitted under provisional admission. The Admission Committee strives to take a holistic view of the applicant to determine the likelihood of success in graduate business programs and may grant provisional admission based on the following.
4. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, with a GPA between 2.5-2.99 on all baccalaureate work attempted or the last 60 credit hours of work attempted, without the years of professional work experience required for full admission.
5. Minimum 2.0 GPA and proof of significant years of experience or substantive managerial/leadership experience that may be evidenced through résumé review, personal interviews, or telephone interviews.
Provisionally accepted students must earn a “B” or better in their first six credit hours attempted. For additional information on provisional admission, see the Admissions section of the Graduate Academic Catalog.
College of Health Sciences Updates
Here is the location in the catalog for reference.
The changes are in red:
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Gardner-Webb University offers three options designed to meet the needs of nurses seeking expanded roles in their profession: Post-Master's Entry (36 credit hours), Family Nurse Practitioner (79 credit hours), and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (81 credit hours). In addition to the three areas of concentrated study, the DNP program offers a post-doctoral certificate option for doctoral-prepared nurses who desire to pursue Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification.
The DNP - Post-Master's Entry option is a 36-credit-hour course of study designed to expand leadership development for master's-prepared nurses desiring to make significant contributions to improve healthcare outcomes. This program option is offered with a 6-semester full-time or 12-semester part-time plan of study.
The DNP - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) option is a 79-credit-hour course of study designed to prepare nurses to provide primary care for diverse populations across the lifespan within a community setting. This program option is offered with a 3-year or 4-year plan of study. A 40-credit-hour post-doctoral certificate for Family Nurse Practitioner is offered for students who have completed the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree but not the coursework required for certification and practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) option is an 81-credit-hour course of study designed to prepare psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners to provide expert knowledge and skills for promoting and facilitating optimal mental health across the lifespan. This program option is offered with a 3-year or 4-year plan of study. A 42-credit-hour post-doctoral certificate for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is offered for students who have completed the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree but not the coursework required for certification and practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Hunt School of Nursing faculty assert that scholarly inquiry and critical analysis are essential tools for evaluating evidence and applying research to improve the quality of healthcare outcomes. The course sequences are designed in cohort model with a scaffolding of courses focused on scholarship, appreciative inquiry, theory, professional role development, and courses in the major area of concentration. All DNP options culminate in an evidence-based DNP Project with potential for meaningful impact on advanced nursing practice.
Missing course Description: NUR 627
Here is the location in the catalog for reference.
NURS 627 Advanced Nursing Specialty Practicum I
Preceptor-guided experience in the application of advanced educational or administrative principles and theories. Study and application of selected knowledge and concepts from nursing theories appropriate to nursing practice. Thirty hours of practicum experience required for each credit hour.
Credits: 3
Pre-requisite: All NURS 500-level courses; NURS 600, 601, 602 or NURS 606, 607, BADM 641; and NURS 802.
Physician Assistant Studies Program course descriptions
MPAS 521 Patient-Centered Care I offered Summer I 2 credit hours
The two-semester Patient-Centered Care (PCC) sequence of courses is designed to challenge students to develop clinical reasoning skills and critical thinking, enhance interpersonal and communication skills, apply evidence-based resources, and problem-solve as clinicians and as members of an interdisciplinary health care team. PCC I and II are taught concurrently with two semesters of clinical medicine courses and utilizes knowledge of disorders from these courses. In PCC I, coursework will include an introduction to the patient interview, medical documentation, clinical reasoning skills, oral case presentations, coding, and billing. The concepts of patient-centered team-based care are incorporated to aid in the development of a comprehensive healthcare provider.
MPAS 523 Patient-Centered Care II offered Fall I 2 credit hours
The two-semester Patient-Centered Care (PCC) sequence of courses is designed to challenge students to develop clinical reasoning skills and critical thinking, enhance interpersonal and communication skills, apply evidence-based resources, and problem-solve as clinicians and as members of an interdisciplinary health care team. PCC I and II are taught concurrently with two semesters of clinical medicine courses and utilizes knowledge of disorders from these courses. In PCC I, coursework will include an introduction to the patient interview, medical documentation, clinical reasoning skills, oral case presentations, coding, and billing. The concepts of patient-centered team-based care are incorporated to aid in the development of a comprehensive healthcare provider.
College of Education Updates
All places where the 2023-2024 Academic Catalog says EDCI 736 or EDLS 736 need to be changed to EDDS 736.
Updated course description: EDDS 736
This module develops the skills for individual and organizational inquiry and program evaluation. This module supports candidates in their understanding of various research methodologies, principles of research design and dissemination, data collection, and data interpretation.
Reference catalog pages 268, 270, 272, 274, 481, 484.
MTCI admission requirements
Program-specific admission requirements for full acceptance into the Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction (MTCI) are listed below.
Graduates from Gardner-Webb University’s College of Education have the opportunity for seamless admission within one year of graduation based on meeting GPA and licensure testing requirements as verified by the College of Education and documented in a letter from the dean. With this documentation in place and verification of graduation, the application fee will be waived. When applying, candidates must submit items 5 and 6 in the admission requirements below.
1. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all work completed beyond high school
2. Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Exam, Miller Analogies Test, or PRAXIS II Subject Assessment
3. An "A"-level teaching license or equivalent for those who are pursuing graduate-level licensure. For those who are not pursuing graduate-level licensure, equivalent teaching experience is required.
4. Three professional recommendations from persons, at least one of whom is a current or former school administrator, who know the applicant’s work as an educator or student
5. Access to a classroom in which to engage in instruction
6. Cohort Form
MAIT admission requirements
Program-specific admission requirements for full acceptance into the Master of Arts in Instructional Technology are listed below.
Graduates from Gardner-Webb University’s College of Education have the opportunity for seamless admission within one year of graduation based on meeting GPA and licensure testing requirements as verified by the College of Education and documented in a letter from the dean. With this documentation in place and verification of graduation, the application fee will be waived. When applying, candidates must submit items 4 and 5 in the admission requirements below.
1. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all work completed beyond high school
2. Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Exam or the Miller Analogies Test, or an "A"-level teaching license or equivalent for those who are pursuing graduate-level licensure
3. Three professional recommendations from persons, at least one of whom is a current or former school administrator, who knows the applicant’s work as an educator or student
4. Access to a classroom in which to engage in teaching and learning
5. Cohort Form
School of Divinity Updates
Update to DSSF 200 Course Description
A study of Christian spirituality in its biblical, historical, contemporary, contemplative, and relational expressions accompanied by an exploration of the nature of human relationship with God, fellow human beings, and the world. Attention is given to the role of spiritual direction, individual and group, for growth in the Christian faith.
Update to DSCE 451 Course Description
Within the course description for DSCE 451, the prerequisites should be changed to “None.”
Update to DSDM 593, Ministry Project Extension
Should be listed as a 3-credit hour course. Right now it is listed as 0.
Doctor of Ministry Program
Academic Policies
Course by Arrangement/Independent Study
A Course by Arrangement is a course found in the current Catalog but which is not being offered in the published schedule during the semester in question. A course of Independent Study is a course not found in the current Catalog but which a student seeks permission to take.
Course by Arrangement
Courses by Arrangement are not encouraged and may occur only due to exceptional circumstances when the following criteria are met.
- The course being requested must be in the current Catalog but not found in the currently published schedule.
- The request must be made in writing to the Executive Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program.
- If the request is approved, the Director will enlist a faculty member for the course.
Independent Study
Independent Studies are not encouraged and may occur only due to exceptional circumstances when the following criteria are met.
1. The course being requested is not found in the current Catalog.
2. In exceptional circumstances, an Independent Study (DSDM 595) may be utilized to expand a 3-credit seminar to 4-credit hours.
3. The request must be made in writing to the Executive Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program.
4. If the request is approved, the Director will enlist a faculty member for the course.
School of Divinity Course Descriptions
DSIN Independent Study (Master’s Level)
DSIN 401 Independent Study
Independent study with one or more instructors for students pursuing a topic unavailable as part of the regular class schedule or in greater depth than in classes regularly offered by the School of Divinity. This course is not recommended for all students and is available only when extenuating circumstances exist. By approval only.
Credits
3
Offered
As Needed
DSDM Doctor of Ministry
DSDM 595 Independent Study in Christian Ministry
Independent study with one or more instructors for students pursuing research unavailable as part of the regular class schedule or in greater depth than in classes regularly offered by the School of Divinity. This course is not recommended for all students and is available only when extenuating circumstances exist. By approval only.
Credits
1-4
Offered
As Needed
Accelerated Master of Arts in Religion (AMP)
The Accelerated Master of Arts in Religion program allows undergraduate Christian Studies majors to begin work in the MA Religion program while completing their BA in Christian Studies degree. Qualified students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) in Religion during their junior year (or at the completion of 60 credit hours).
Students enrolled in this program can take up to 30% of graduate coursework towards the MA in Religion (9 hrs) while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU, provided that they earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in each graduate course and fulfill graduate-level requirements. Up to 9 hours of graduate courses will count in both the undergraduate and the graduate programs.
RELI 600 may be counted as an elective in the BA Christian Studies degree; RELI 600, RELI 605, RELI 630, RELI 640, RELI 650 and RELI 660 may be counted toward corresponding requirements in the BA Christian Studies degree. Only nine hours may be counted toward both the BA and MA degrees. Students wanting to take other graduate-level courses will be considered on a case-by-case basis and in consultation with the AMP advisor. All courses that lead to the completion of the MA degree must be approved by the Religious Studies and Philosophy Department Chair.
Degree Requirements for Accelerated Program
Students will apply for graduation to have the BA in Christian Studies degree conferred once all requirements for the undergraduate degree have been met. Once all requirements for the BA in Christian Studies degree have been met, students will be conferred the degree. To transition into the Master of Arts in Religion degree from the accelerated program, students must demonstrate conferral of the BA in Christian Studies degree from GWU with a 3.0 GPA or better in their graduate-level courses and at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA. If GPA requirements are not met, students may still apply for the Master of Arts in Religion program and their application will be reviewed by the graduate program coordinators for determination of admission.
Accelerated students transitioning into the Master of Arts in Religion program will be required to complete the full 30-hour program curriculum. Students will take 120 hours of undergraduate courses, and 30 hours of graduate coursework, of which 9 hours can be applied to the undergraduate degree.
Religion, Master of Arts
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who study in the MA in Religion will demonstrate:
- Research and writing skills essential for scholars in the field of religious studies;
- An understanding of the classical and modern theories, and current research in the field of religious studies; and
Proficiency in expressing scholarly ideas through a written thesis. An understanding of undergraduate pedagogy.
General Information
The MA in Religion is athirty-six (36)thirty (30)credit-hour program.
At the conclusion of the first 30hours of the program, students will take comprehensive exams covering their coursework. Satisfactory completion of exams is required before commencing the last six hours of the program.
Exit Criteria
In order to graduate, all students in the program must pass comprehensive written examinations on their coursework.Students who choose the thesis option must
alsopass a successful oral defense of their thesis.
Here is the location in the catalog for reference.
The Master of Divinity/Master of Arts in Religion dual degree program will offer you a broad and rich context from which to do ministry.
The MDiv/MA in Religion is designed to provide Divinity students with advanced research skills by permitting them to earn a second degree, the MA in Religion. This degree provides students with options for a broadened and deepened study of the biblical languages or other concentrations in consultation with the student’s advisor. Within the MA in Religion, the completion of a thesis is required. optional.
CURRICULUM
What You’ll Learn
Your mastery of religious history, research skills and language proficiency will be enhanced, allowing you to reflect on life and the world within the framework of rigorous academic study from which to understand and interpret Scripture.
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REQUIREMENTS
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Master of Divinity Core
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60
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Master or Arts in Religion
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3630
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Biblical Studies Electives
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6
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Historical and Theological Studies Electives
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3
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Practical Ministry Electives
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3
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AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
Master of Divinity/Master of Religion
The MDiv/MA in Religion is housed in the School of Divinity. The MDiv/MA in Religion requires completion of 63 hours of MDiv courses, including the 51-hour MDiv core (see MDiv core requirements), six hours of biblical studies electives, three hours of historical/theological studies electives, and three hours of practical ministry electives, and the 36- 30-hour MA in Religion for a total of 99 93 hours.
Dual-degree students must apply to the Gayle Bolt Price School of Graduate Studies as well as to the School of Divinity, following the admission requirements of the respective programs, and be accepted to each in order to pursue both degrees. Also, when academic policies and standards differ between the two schools (e.g., grades required for maintaining good academic standing and for graduation), the policies and standards of the appropriate school apply to the respective portion of the dual-degree. Students must also meet all requirements established by the departments/schools involved for taking courses outside of the Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy.
The assessment of the MDiv/MA in Religion dual degree is performed within the School of Divinity (MDiv) and the Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy (MA in Religion) using the set of program outcomes associated with each part of the degree.
Additional information, including descriptions of specific concentrations and their corresponding credit hours, is available in the Academic Catalog.
OUTCOMES
What You’ll Do
A student completing the dual-degree Master of Divinity/Master of Arts in Religion will demonstrate:
- Research and writing skills essential for scholars in the field of religious studies;
- An understanding of the classical and modern theories, and current research in the field of religious studies; and
Proficiency in expressing scholarly ideas through a written thesis. An understanding of undergraduate pedagogy.
Godbold College of Business Updates
Accelerated Master of Business (MBA-AMP)
The MBA-AMP allows undergraduate-level students to begin work in the MBA program while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU. Qualified students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program (MBA-AMP) in Business during their junior year (after the completion of 60 credit hours).
Students enrolled in this program can take up to two graduate courses (6 hours) towards the MBA degree while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU, as long as they earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in each graduate course. Up to 6 hours of graduate courses will count in both the undergraduate and the graduate programs.
Application and Admission
Qualified Gardner-Webb University undergraduate students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program in Business. Program-specific admission requirements for full acceptance into the MBA-AMP program are the following:
1. Complete at least 90 undergraduate credits (senior year status) with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0;
2. Apply for the MBA-AMP through the office of the Dean of the College of Business; and
3. Obtain approval of your course plan from both your undergraduate advisor and the Director of Business Graduate Programs
Students admitted to the MBA-AMP program who achieve a 3.0 GPA or better in their graduate-level courses and maintain at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA will be granted seamless admission to the MBA program upon receiving their baccalaureate degree.
Courses
Students who complete an undergraduate business degree at GWU are eligible to pursue the 30-hour MBA degree. If the maximum of 6 credit hours is double-counted towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees, the student must complete a minimum of 24 additional credit hours of graduate-level coursework to complete the MBA degree. For a course to apply toward both degrees, the student must earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in the course.
All degree requirements for the 30-hour MBA will remain the same. The following courses may be counted toward both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees:
BADM 630 (Organizational Behavior) will also serve as elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.
INTL 650 (International Business) will also serve as elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.
A student does not have to be pursuing an undergraduate business degree for admission to the MBA-AMP program. Students pursuing a degree outside of the College of Business will be required to take 36-credit hour MBA program. If the maximum of 6 credits is double-counted towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees, the student must complete a minimum of 30 additional credit hours of graduate-level coursework to complete the MBA degree. For a course to apply toward both degrees, the student must earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in the course.
All degree requirements for the 36-hour MBA will remain the same. The following courses may be counted toward both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees:
BADM 601 (Applied Business I) will also serve as elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.
BADM 602 (Applied Business II) will also serve as elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.
Accelerated Master of Accounting (MAC-AMP)
The MAC-AMP allows undergraduate-level students to begin work in the MAcc program while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU. Qualified students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program in Accounting (MAC-AMP) during their junior year (after the completion of 60 credit hours).
Students enrolled in this program can take up to two graduate courses (6 hours) towards the MAcc degree while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU, if they earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in each graduate course. Up to 6 hours of graduate courses will count in both the undergraduate and the graduate programs.
Application and Admission
Qualified Gardner-Webb University undergraduate students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program in Accounting. Program-specific admission requirements for full acceptance into the MAC-AMP program are the following:
4. Complete at least 90 undergraduate credits (senior year status) toward a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0;
5. Apply for the MAC-AMP through the office of the Dean of the College of Business; and
6. Obtain approval of your course plan from both your undergraduate advisor and the Director of Business Graduate Programs
Students admitted to the MAC-AMP program who achieve a 3.0 GPA or better in their graduate-level courses and maintain at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA will be granted seamless admission to the MAcc program upon receiving their Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree.
Courses
Students who complete an undergraduate degree in accounting at GWU are eligible to pursue the 30-hour MAcc degree. If the maximum of 6 credit hours is double-counted towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees, the student must complete a minimum of 24 additional credit hours of graduate-level coursework to complete the MAcc degree. For a course to apply toward both degrees, the student must earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in the course.
All degree requirements for the 30-hour MAcc will remain the same. The eligible accounting courses for the MAC-AMP are below:
· ACCT 610 may serve as credit for ACC/ACCT 400, an accounting major requirement
· ACCT 600 may serve as undergraduate elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.
· ACCT 618 may serve as undergraduate elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.
Accelerated Master of Sports Management (MSM-AMP)
The MSM-AMP allows undergraduate-level students to begin work in the MSM program while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU. Qualified students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program in Sports Management (MSM-AMP) during their junior year (after the completion of 60 credit hours).
Students enrolled in this program can take up to two graduate courses (6 hours) towards the MSM degree while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU, as long as they earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in each graduate course. Up to 6 hours of graduate courses will count in both the undergraduate and the graduate programs.
Application and Admission
Qualified Gardner-Webb University undergraduate students may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master’s Program in Sport’s Management. Program-specific admission requirements for full acceptance into the MSM-AMP program are the following:
1. Complete at least 90 undergraduate credits (senior year status) with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0;
2. Apply for the MSM-AMP through the office of the Dean of the College of Business; and
3. Obtain approval of your course plan from both your undergraduate advisor and the Director of Business Graduate Programs
Students admitted to the MSM-AMP program who achieve a 3.0 GPA or better in their graduate-level courses and maintain at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA will be granted seamless admission to the MSM program upon receiving their baccalaureate degree.
Courses
Students who complete an undergraduate degree at GWU are eligible to pursue the 30-hour MSM degree. If the maximum of 6 credit hours is double-counted towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees, the student must complete a minimum of 24 additional credit hours of graduate-level coursework to complete the MSM degree. For a course to apply toward both degrees, the student must earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in the course.
All degree requirements for the 30-hour MSM will remain the same. Any 2 of the 10 required courses for the MSM degree can be counted as both graduate credit for the MSM and undergraduate elective credit toward the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.