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• North Park University 2022-2023 Academic Calendar
• Programs of Study
• Introduction
• Statement of Mission, Vision, and Aspiration
• About North Park
  • Core Values and Educational Ideals
  • Our Campus: An Urban Oasis
  • A Christian Comprehensive University
  • A Place of Achievement and Preparation
  • The Campus
• Admission, Financial Aid, Billing Traditional Undergraduate Admission
  • Introduction
  • Enrollment Considerations and Expectations
  • Model College Preparatory Curriculum
  • Application Timetable
  • Acceptance of Admission
  • First-Year Students
  • Transfer Students
  • International Students
  • Non-Degree-Seeking Students (Visiting Students)
  • Applicants for Readmission
  • Students Seeking Second Bachelor’s Degree
  • Exchange Students
  • Traditional Undergraduate Billing and Financial Aid Billing Policies
  • Financial Aid
• Student Programs and Services
  • Alumni Relations and Services
  • Athletics
  • Auxiliary Services
    • Business Office
    • Campus Bookstore
    • Campus Safety
    • Human Resources
    • Information Technology
    • Library Services
    • Magnuson Campus Center
    • Payroll Office
    • Physical Plant
    • Postal Center
    • Johnson Center One-Stop Shop
    • Center for Scandinavian Studies
    • Musical Groups and Ensembles
  • Office of the Provost
  • Student Engagement
    • Career Development
    • Compass
    • Counseling Support and Health Services
    • International Student Services
    • Office of Diversity and Intercultural Life
    • The Collaboratory for Urban and Intercultural Learning
    • Cultural Clubs
    • Cultural and Heritage Months
    • Parent and Family Relations
    • Residence Life and Housing
    • Student Government
    • Student Success
    • University Ministries
    • Wellness Team
• Student Rights, Responsibilities and Regulations
  • Student Rights and Responsibilities
  • Additional Rights, Responsibilities, and Regulations
    • Grievance
    • Non-Academic Grievance for Students
    • Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
    • Housing Policies
    • Individual Facility Regulations
    • Right to Know
    • Search and Seizure Policies
    • Smoke Free Facilities
    • Student Conduct, Community Standards, and Sanctions
• Undergraduate Programs
  • Degree Requirements
  • Core Curriculum
  • Knowledge of Human Cultures, the Natural World and the Christian Faith
  • Skills for a Life of Significance and Service
  • Values of Personal Character, Social Responsibility, and Spiritual Identity
  • Integrative and Applied Learning
  • Foundations Curriculum
  • Explorations Curriculum
  • Keystone Seminar
  • Core Curriculum Requirements
    • Notes
  • Degrees, Major and Minor Programs
    • Degrees
    • Majors and Degrees
    • Major Declaration Process
    • Individually Constructed Major (ICM)
    • Minor Field
    • Comprehensive Examination
    • Dual Bachelor’s Degree
    • Grade Point Average
    • Pre-Professional and Professional Programs
    • Residence
    • Second Bachelor’s Degree
• Academic Policies for Undergraduates
  • Academic Leave or Withdrawal
  • Academic Load
  • Athletic Eligibility
  • Auditors
  • Certificates, Diplomas, and Transcripts
  • Class Attendance
  • Concurrent Registration
  • Dean’s List
  • Degree Posting Date
  • Eligibility for Extracurricular Participation
  • Examinations and Re-examinations
  • Grades
  • Grade Definition
  • Graduate Courses Taken by Undergraduate Students
  • Credit for 5000 Graduate-Level Work Taken as An Undergraduate
  • Undergraduate Credit for a Graduate Course
  • Graduation Honors
  • Incomplete Grades
  • Pass/Fail
  • Registration
  • Course Add
  • Course Drop
  • Repetition of Courses
  • Student Academic Standing Committee
  • Student Classification and Academic Standing
  • Testing and Placement Credit
  • International Baccalaureate Program
  • Transferring Courses Taken Outside North Park University
  • Value of Courses
  • Visiting Students
• Additional Educational Opportunities
  • Honors Program
  • Internship Program
  • Nonprofit Leadership Certificate
  • Study Abroad and Off-Campus Programs
    • Sweden Exchange Program
    • Winter Term in Ecuador
    • Bilateral Reciprocal Exchange Programs
    • International Student Exchange Program
    • Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Programs
    • Short Term Academic Study Tours
  • Accreditation
• Undergraduate Majors and Courses (Traditional)
  • Academic Services (ACSR)
  • Advertising (ADV)
    • B.A. in Advertising
    • B.S. in Advertising
  • Arabic (ARAB)
    • Minor in Arabic
  • Art (ART)
    • B.A. in Art
    • Minor in Art
    • Certificate in Arts Management
  • Biblical and Theological Studies (BTS)
    • B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies
    • Minor in Biblical and Theological Studies
  • Biology (BIOL)
    • B.A. in Biology
    • B.S. in Biology
    • Minor in Biology
    • B.A. in Biomedical Sciences
    • B.S. in Biomedical Sciences
    • B.A. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
    • B.S. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
  • Business (BSE)
    • B.A. in Business
    • B.S. in Business (with a concentration in Accounting)
    • B.S. in Business (with a concentration in Economics)
    • B.S. in Business (with a concentration in Finance)
    • B.S. in Business (with a concentration in Management)
    • B.S. in Business (with a concentration in Marketing)
    • B.S. in Business (with a concentration in Sport Management)
    • Minor in Business
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry (CHEM)
    • B.A. in Chemistry
    • B.S. in Chemistry
    • B.A. in Biochemistry
    • B.S. in Biochemistry
    • Minor in Chemistry
  • Christian Ministries Studies (CMS)
    • B.A. in Christian Ministries Studies
  • Communication Arts (COMM)
    • B.A. in Communication Studies
    • Minor in Communication Studies
  • Media Studies Major
    • B.A. in Media Studies
    • Minor in Media Studies
  • Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS)
    • Minor in Information Technology
  • Conflict Transformation Studies (CTS)
    • B.A. in Conflict Transformation Studies
    • Minor in Conflict Transformation Studies
  • Core Seminar (CORE)
  • CRUX Discipleship Program
  • Departmental Honors Program
  • Education (EDUC)
    • Early Childhood/Elementary Education Majors
    • Early Childhood Licensure Program
    • Elementary Education Licensure Program
    • General Education Courses for Early Childhood and Elementary Education Majors
    • Honors in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education
    • Middle Grades Education Major
    • Senior High Education Major Program
    • Special K-12 Programs (Art, Foreign Language, Music, Physical Education)
    • Optional Endorsements
    • Early Childhood/Elementary Education Studies (Non-Licensure) Majors
    • Early Childhood Studies (Non-Licensure) Program
    • Elementary Education Studies (Non-Licensure) Program
  • English (ENG)
    • B.A. in English
    • Minor in English
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Exercise and Sport (EXS)
    • Physical Education Major
    • B.A. in Physical Education
    • B.S. in Physical Education
    • Exercise Science Major: B.S. in Exercise Science - Kinesiology Concentration
    • Athletic Training Program: B.S. in Exercise Science - Pre-Athletic Training Concentration
  • French (FREN)
  • Gender Studies (GNDR)
    • Minor in Gender Studies
  • German (GERM)
  • Global Studies (GBLS)
    • B.A. in Global Studies
  • Greek (GRK)
  • Health Sciences (HSC)
    • B.S. in Health Sciences (Health Systems Management Concentration)
    • B.S. in Health Sciences (Health and Wellness Concentration)
  • History (HIST)
    • B.A. in History
    • Minor in History
  • Honors (HON)
    • A Place of Achievement and Preparation
    • Honors Congress
    • Requirements of the Honors Congress
    • Graduate School Application
    • Internship
    • Rewards of the Honors Congress
  • Italian (ITAL)
  • Latino and Latin American Studies (LAS)
    • Minor in Latino and Latin American Studies
  • Mathematics (MATH)
    • B.A. in Mathematics
    • B.S. in Mathematics
    • Minor in Mathematics
    • Certificate in Actuarial Science
  • Middle Eastern Studies (MES)
    • Minor in Middle Eastern Studies
  • Music (MUS)
    • B.A. in Music (General Studies in Music Concentration)
    • B.A. in Music (Composition Concentration)
    • B.A. in Music (Jazz Studies [Instrumental] Concentration)
    • B.A. in Music (Performance Concentration)
    • B.M.E. (Bachelor of Music Education)
    • Minor in Music
    • Certificate in Music for Social Change and Human Values
    • Certificate in Arts Management
  • Applied Music (AMUS)
  • Nonprofit Management (NONP)
    • B.A. in Nonprofit Management
    • B.S. in Nonprofit Management
    • Minor in Nonprofit Management
    • B.S. in Nonprofit Management/Master of Nonprofit Administration
  • Norwegian (NORW)
  • Nursing (NURS)
    • B.S.N. in Nursing (Pre-licensure Students)
  • Philosophy (PHIL)
    • B.A. in Philosophy
    • B.A. in Interdisciplinary Philosophy
    • Minor in Philosophy
  • Physics and Engineering (PHEN)
    • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
    • B.A. in Engineering
  • Politics and Government (POGO)
    • B.A. in Politics and Government
    • Minor in Politics and Government
  • Psychology (PSYC)
    • B.A. in Psychology
    • B.S. in Psychology
    • Minor in Psychology
  • Scandinavian Studies (SCAN)
    • B.A. in Scandinavian Studies
    • Minor in Scandinavian Studies
  • Sociology (SOC)
    • Sociology Major
      • B.A. in Sociology
      • Minor in Sociology
    • Criminal Justice Major
      • B.A. in Criminal Justice
      • Minor in Criminal Justice
  • Spanish (SPAN)
    • B.A. in Spanish
    • Minor in Spanish
  • Statistics (STAT)
  • Swedish (SWED)
  • Theatre (THEA)
    • Minor in Theatre
    • Certificate in Arts Management
  • Writing Center (WRIT)
• Bachelor’s Degree Completion Programs
  • RN-to-BSN Degree-Completion Program
    • Registered Nurse Admission Procedures
    • Program and Academic Requirements
    • B.S.N. (RN Students)
• School of Professional Studies
  • SPS Program
    • Application Process
    • Bachelor of Arts and General Education Course Requirements
  • SPS Studies (GS)
    • SPS Core
  • Business Administration (BADM)
    • B.A. in Business Administration
    • Minor in Business Administration
  • Counseling Psychology (CPSY)
    • B.A. in Counseling Psychology
    • Minor in Counseling Psychology
  • Digital Marketing
    • B.A. in Digital Marketing
  • Nonprofit Management (NPM)
    • B.A. in Nonprofit Management
    • Minor in Nonprofit Management
  • Organizational Management and Leadership (ORG)
    • B.A. in Organizational Management
    • Minor in Organizational Management
  • Supply Chain Management
    • B.A. in Supply Chain Management
    • Minor in Supply Chain Management
    • Certificate in Supply Chain Management
• Second Bachelor’s Degree Completion Programs
  • Teaching Licensure Only-Post B.A. Degree
• Graduate Programs
  • Mission Statement
  • Graduate Learning Outcomes
  • Accreditation
  • Graduate School Council
  • Admission Policy for Graduate Students
    • Admission Requirements for Graduate Programs
    • Auditing Policy
    • Costs and Financial Aid
    • Credit by Exam or Life Experience
    • Matriculation Limitations
    • Second Master’s Degree
    • Transfer Students
  • Academic Policy for Graduate Students
    • Academic Integrity
    • Academic Load Restrictions
    • Academic Probation
    • Attendance and Participation
    • Course Schedule and Syllabi
    • Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy
    • Drops and Withdrawals
    • Final Exams
    • Grading Systems
    • Graduation Application
    • Graduation with Distinction
    • Grievance Procedures: Academic
    • Independent Study
    • Registration
    • Registration Outside of a Student’s Degree Program
    • Repeating Courses
    • Student Behavior
  • Information for Graduate Students
    • Books and Materials
    • Campus Locations
    • Career Development
    • Chapels, Convocations, and Ministry Opportunities
    • Classroom Technology
    • Computer Services
    • Course Evaluation
    • Disabilities Accommodations
    • Health Services
    • Housing
    • International Student Services
    • Library
    • Center for Online Education
    • Transcripts
• Degree Programs for Graduate Students
  • School of Business and Nonprofit Management
    • Admissions
    • Application Process
    • Fast Track
    • Five-Year Bachelor/Graduate Studies Program
    • Transfer Credit
    • Regional Accreditation
    • Course Waivers and Substitutions
    • Financial Aid
    • Student Rights, Responsibilities and Regulations
      • Academic Probation
      • Class Attendance Policy
      • Grade Requirements
    • Additional Degrees
      • MS Nursing Dual Degree Program
      • Seminary Dual Degree Program
    • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    • Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL)
    • Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM)
    • Master of Nonprofit Administration (MNA)
    • Master of Higher Education Administration (MHEA)
    • Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Accounting
      • Certificate in Operations Management
      • Certificate in Nonprofit Governance
      • Certificate in Finance
      • Certificate in Fundraising Management
      • Certificate in Healthcare Management
      • Certificate in Church Administration
      • Certificate in Human Resource Management
      • Certificate in Marketing Management
      • Certificate in Organizational Development
      • Certificate in Conflict Management
      • Certificate in Leadership
      • Certificate in Economics
      • Certificate in Higher Education Administration
      • Certificate in Nonprofit Finance
      • Certificate in Nonprofit Management
  • School of Professional Studies
    • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)
  • School of Education (Graduate Studies)
    • Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
    • MAT Early Childhood Education
    • MAT Elementary Education
    • MAT Middle Grades Education
    • MAT Senior High Education
    • MAT K-12 Education (Art, Foreign Language, Music, Physical Education)
    • Master of Arts Degree in Literacy, Language and Culture (MALLC)
    • Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (MAEL)
      • Principal Preparation Endorsement Track
      • Teacher Leader Endorsement Track
    • Master of Arts in Education (MAE)
  • School of Music, Art, and Theatre (Graduate Studies)
    • Master of Music in Vocal Performance (M.M.V.P.)
    • Master of Music in Collaborative Piano (Vocal Coaching) (M.M.C.P.)
  • School of Nursing and Health Sciences (Graduate Studies)
    • Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) and Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificates
      • Track I: Leadership and Management: 34 sh
      • Track II: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: 48 sh
      • Track III: Family Nurse Practitioner: 54 sh
      • Track IV: Direct-Entry MSN (pre-license) 73 sh
      • Post-Master’s Certificate: Adult- Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: 34 sh
      • Post-Master’s Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner: 40 sh
    • Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration (M.S.N./M.B.A): 58 sh
    • Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Organizational Leadership (M.S.N./M.O.L.): 58 sh
    • Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Human Resources Management (M.S.N/M.H.R.M): 58 sh
    • Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Nonprofit Administration (M.S.N./M.N.A.): 58 sh
    • Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Master of Science in Athletic Training
    • M.S. Degree in Athletic Training
• Directory of Personnel and Faculty
  • Board of Trustees Term Expires 2023
  • Board of Trustees Term Expires 2024
  • Board of Trustees Term Expires 2025
  • Board of Trustees Term Expires 2026
  • Ex-Officio
  • Office of the President
  • Senior Executive Team
  • Office of the Provost
  • University Faculty (full and proportionate time)
    • The Undergraduate College
    • School of Business and Nonprofit Management
    • School of Education
    • School of Music, Art, and Theatre
    • School of Nursing and Health Sciences
    • School of Professional Studies
    • Library
  • Retired Administration and Faculty