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North Park University 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
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Statement of Mission, Vision, and Aspiration
About North Park
Admission, Financial Aid, Billing Traditional Undergraduate Admission
Student Programs and Services
Student Rights, Responsibilities and Regulations
Undergraduate Programs
Academic Policies for Undergraduates
Additional Educational Opportunities
Undergraduate Majors and Courses (Traditional)
Bachelor’s Degree Completion Programs
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North Park University 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
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
Advancement and Alumni Engagement
Athletics
Auxiliary Services
Business Office
Bookstore
Campus Safety
Human Resources
Information Technology
Library Services
Magnuson Campus Center
Human Resources Office
Physical Plant
Postal Center
Center for Student Engagement
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
Student Care
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
ART Courses
Biblical and Theological Studies (BTS)
B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies
Minor in Biblical and Theological Studies
BTS Courses
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
BIOL Courses
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
BSE Courses
Chemistry and Biochemistry (CHEM)
B.A. in Chemistry
B.S. in Chemistry
Minor in Chemistry
B.A. in Biochemistry
B.S. in Biochemistry
CHEM Courses
Christian Ministries Studies (CMS)
B.A. in Christian Ministries Studies
Communication Arts (COMM)
B.A. in Communication Studies
Minor in Communication Studies
B.A. in Media Studies
Minor in Media Studies
COMM Courses
Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS)
Minor in Information Technology
CSIS Courses
Conflict Transformation Studies (CTS)
B.A. in Conflict Transformation Studies
Minor in Conflict Transformation Studies
CTS Courses
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
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
EDUC Courses
English (ENG)
B.A. in English
Minor in English
ENG Courses
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
EXS Courses
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)
HSC Courses
History (HIST)
B.A. in History
Minor in History
HIST Courses
Honors (HON)
A Place of Achievement and Preparation
Honors Congress
Requirements of the Honors Congress
Graduate School Application
Internship
Rewards of the Honors Congress
HON Courses
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
MATH Courses
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
MUS Courses
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
NONP Courses
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
PHIL Courses
Physics and Engineering (PHEN)
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
B.A. in Engineering
PHEN Courses
Politics and Government (POGO)
B.A. in Politics and Government
Minor in Politics and Government
B.A. in Public Policy
Minor in Public Policy
POGO Courses
Psychology (PSYC)
B.A. in Psychology
B.S. in Psychology
Minor in Psychology
PSYC Courses
Scandinavian Studies (SCAN)
B.A. in Scandinavian Studies
Minor in Scandinavian Studies
SCAN Courses
Sociology (SOC)
Sociology Major
B.A. in Sociology
Minor in Sociology
Criminal Justice Major
B.A. in Criminal Justice
Minor in Criminal Justice
SOC Courses
Spanish (SPAN)
B.A. in Spanish
Minor in Spanish
SPAN Courses
Statistics (STAT)
Swedish (SWED)
Theatre (THEA)
Minor in Theatre
Certificate in Arts Management
THEA Courses
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
BADM Courses
Counseling Psychology (CPSY)
B.A. in Counseling Psychology
Minor in Counseling Psychology
CPSY Courses
Digital Marketing
B.A. in Digital Marketing
Nonprofit Management (NPM)
B.A. in Nonprofit Management
Minor in Nonprofit Management
NPM Courses
Organizational Management and Leadership (ORG)
B.A. in Organizational Management
Minor in Organizational Management
ORG Courses
Supply Chain Management
B.A. in Supply Chain Management
Minor in Supply Chain Management
Certificate in Supply Chain Management
SCM-Specific Courses
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
Accessibility and Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Health Services
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 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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
SBNM Courses
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)
Courses
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.)
Courses
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: 47 sh
Track III: Family Nurse Practitioner: 52 sh
Track IV: Direct-Entry MSN (pre-license) 70 sh
Post-Master’s Certificate: Adult- Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: 36 sh
Post-Master’s Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner: 41 sh
NURS Courses
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