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Academic Information

Beulah Heights University offers the following programs and majors:

Undergraduate

Graduate

Doctorate

All courses are 3 credit hours unless otherwise noted.

Academic Advising

Academic advising is available to all students through the chairperson of their department of study and is offered as a courtesy to students. Prior to or during students’ first registration at BHU, students should consult their advisor for advising and guidance concerning completion requirements and in their selection of classes. The names of available academic advisors are published in the course semester schedule each semester.

The student is solely responsible for meeting all program and major requirements as outlined in the catalog of his or her entry or re-entry year (See catalog definition for more information).

Academic Calendar

The academic year consists of 15 weeks fall and spring semesters (16, including a 1 week break) and an 8-week summer term. The academic calendar is posted in semester schedules and on the website.

Academic Good Standing

To continue in academic good standing at BHU, undergraduate students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Graduate students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.25. Students enrolled in the Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Philosophy must maintain a 3.00 GPA.

Academic Honor Recognition

President’s List: The President’s List recognizes undergraduate students who carry a full load and earn a grade point average of 4.0 in a given semester.

Dean’s List: The Dean’s List recognizes undergraduate students who carry a full load and earn a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.99.

Recipients of the President’s and Dean’s list will receive special recognition by the University.

Academic Penalties

Academic Standing: Students must maintain satisfactory standing in order to remain at Beulah Heights University. Satisfactory scholastic standing for students enrolled in the undergraduate school is 2.0, Master of Arts,  Master of Divinity and  Master of Business Administration programs require a minimum GPA of 2.25. The required GPA for doctoral programs is a 3.0. Academic standing is calculated at the end of each semester (including the Summer).

Academic Warning: Students failing to attain and maintain the scholastic standing required will be placed on Academic Warning. At the end of the succeeding semester, students who fail to raise their GPA to a satisfactory level will be placed on Academic Probation.

Academic Probation: Students who fail to raise their GPA after a period of academic warning to the required academic level will be placed on Academic Probation. At the end of the succeeding semester, students who fail to raise their GPA to a satisfactory level will be placed on Academic Suspension/Exclusion.

Academic Exclusion/Suspension: A student will be excluded if, upon attempting 30 credit hours, their cumulative grade point average is less than 1.75 and their grade point average for the semester is less than 2.0. A student will be excluded for one semester and may be reinstated upon the recommendation of the Dean of Academic Affairs. Students who are enrolled for nine or more hours and fail all courses will be Academically Suspended. Students who are readmitted to Beulah Heights University after serving a period of Suspension and who fail to raise their GPA to the required academic level (see above) by the end of the returning semester will be permanently suspended. Students who desire to return to BHU in the future must contact the Registrar’s Office in writing. The Registrar will in turn submit the student’s appeal to the appropriate program director or Academic Dean for review.

Assessment and Evaluative Tools

Assessment plays a major role in the teaching-learning process and will also determine the methods of teaching, as well as content. The following is a list of the various methods used for measuring student learning in all areas of study:

  • Internship classes
  • Quizzes and exams
  • Oral presentations
  • Group presentations
  • Monitored group discussions
  • Written exercises such as essays, research papers, mock business and church plans, and reading reports
  • Library research assignments
  • Team projects
  • Individual projects

Auditing a Course (Non-Academic Credit)

A student enrolling in a course on an Audit basis generally means that the student will attend classes regularly, but will not be required to write papers and complete examinations or projects. A student auditing a course will not receive a grade. The student’s official transcript will indicate “audit” (AU) in place of grade. Audited classes cannot later be converted a course for credit.

Authority of Instructor

The instructor is in absolute charge of the class at all times. Assignments and regulations established by the instructor shall be diligently followed.

Classification

Division of undergraduate students based on the number of credit hours completed.

Classification Number of Credit Hours Completed
Freshman 27 hours or less
Sophomore 28 through 59
Junior 60 through 92
Senior 93 and above

Course Grading Information (Effective Fall 2007)

Undergraduate students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Grade Standard Scale Quality Points
A + Excellent 98 - 100 4.0 grade points
A Excellent 94 - 97 3.7 grade points
A - Excellent 90 - 93 3.5 grade points
B + Good 88 - 89 3.3 grade points
B Good 84 - 87 3.1 grade points
B - Good 80 - 83 2.9 grade points
C + Average 78 - 79 2.7 grade points
C Average 74 - 77 2.5 grade points
C - Average 70 - 73 2.3 grade points
D + Passing 68 - 69 2.1 grade points
D Passing 64 - 67 1.9 grade points
D - Passing 60 - 63 1.7 grade points
F Failure Below 60 0 grade points
P Passing 0 0 Not counted
WP Withdrawal Passing 0 0 hours attempted
WF Withdrawal Failing 0 (punitive) 0 hours attempted
INC Incomplete 0 0 hours attempted
U Unsatisfactory 0 0 Not counted
Au Audit 0 0 Not counted

Note: Any grade notation related to or implying a Failure is given a value of zero on the 4.0 GPA scale and is included in the cumulative average.

Course Identification System

Course identifications contain alpha and numerical components. The letters of the alphabet indicate which field of study the course addresses. The numerical component determines the classification level, i.e. freshmen, 100, sophomore, 200, junior, 300, senior, 400, graduate, 500 – 600, post graduate 700 – 900.

Course Symbol/Department of Instruction

Course Symbol Department of Instruction
Ath Applied Theology
Bi Bible
BUS Business Administration
CO Counseling
DM Doctor of Ministry
E English
Econ Economics
Ed Education
Hist History
L Language
LS Leadership Studies
LEAD Doctor of Philosophy
Math Mathematics
MBA Master of Business Administration
MKT Marketing
Mi Missions
Ph Philosophy
Sc Science
SP Speech
SS Social Science
Th Theology

Course Load (Maximum)

Undergraduate students may enroll in a maximum of 12 hours at one time. Exceptions must be approved by the Dean of Academic Affairs, Department Chair, or Registrar.

Graduate students may enroll in a maximum of 9 hours at one time. Exceptions must be approved by the Dean for Academic Affairs, Department Chair, or Registrar.

Course Substitution

Any substitutions for, changes in, or exceptions to courses which are required for the granting of a degree from Beulah Heights University must be approved by the Dean of Academic Affairs, Department Chair, or Registrar.

Course Syllabi

A course syllabus is prepared for each course taught each semester and is available in the Student Portal. Access will not be provided to the course syllabus unless registered for the course. Students are required to bring the course syllabus to class on the first day.

Credit by Examination

A proficiency examination may be given to qualified students currently enrolled at BHU in selected courses on the recommendation of approved officials. Upon passing the examination with a minimum grade of “B,” the student may receive course credit for the course after the required payment has been made. (See financial section of this catalog for further information.) Credit earned through proficiency and advanced placement shall be recorded with a grade of “P” and will not affect the student’s Grade Point Average.

Transcripts containing college credits acquired through USAFI courses, the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), or through colleges in various branches of the military should be submitted along with the student’s other transcripts. Transcripts will be reviewed by the Dean of Academic Affairs to determine the number of hours and courses for which transfer credit will be allowed.

Cumulative Grade Point Average

The cumulative grade point average (GPA) is determined by dividing a student’s total overall quality points earned by the total number of overall hours of credit attempted at Beulah Heights University.

Curriculum Focus

Normal standards require that all graduates must have 30 semester hours of credit in Bible and Theology, which constitutes a major in Religious Studies. This major creates a dual major in conjunction with the Leadership Studies. For those majoring in Religious Studies, the student is required to complete at least 45 hours of Bible and Theology.

Directed Study

Under special circumstances, based on a GPA of 3.0 or above, a senior student in his or her last semester may take a course by directed study method. This form of study is designed to meet a specific need in exceptional circumstances for seniors and is not intended to have extended use. Two directed study courses is the limit for a 4-year course of study. Approval must be obtained from the Department Chair of Study, Dean of Academic Affairs, or the Registrar. Please refer to financial section of this catalog for tuition and fee information.

The student can expect to receive a schedule of assignments equivalent to 150 clock hours of study for the duration of 15 weeks. The student is responsible for completing all course requirements within the 15-week semester and for maintaining contact with the instructor according to the agreement. A completed Directed Study Agreement signed by appropriate officials must be submitted to the Registrar at time of registration.

Directory Information

Information that may be released without the student’s permission is considered as directory information. It includes:

  • name
  • address
  • phone numbers
  • email address
  • major/program
  • enrollment status and
  • dates of attendance, class, and degree awarded.

Nondisclosure may be requested by student if he or she so desires.

Examinations

Examinations should be completed on schedule as outlined by the instructor. Provisions for late testing and penalty, if applicable, will be outlined in the course syllabus or discussed by the instructor on the first day of class.

Teaching Sites

Beulah Heights University holds university courses at various locations throughout the state of Georgia. These locations provide students with the opportunity to take a course at a more convenient location.

Grade Appeal

Students enrolled in classes at Beulah Heights University have the right to appeal grades assigned them. The following procedure must be followed by the student who desires to appeal a grade:

  1. Schedule an appointment with the instructor who has assigned the grade. Discuss the matter with the instructor, asking him/her to review the basis for assigning the grade. If the disagreement about the grade is resolved in this discussion, the instructor will submit the proper documentation to the Registrar.
  2. If not resolved in Step 1 above, the student may schedule an appointment with the Department Chairperson to review the basis for assigning the grade. The Department Chairperson may wish to consult individually with the student and instructor. If the disagreement about the grade is resolved in this discussion, grade change action (when needed) should occur at this time. Exception: In a situation where the grade in question involves a dispute between a student and a Department Chairperson, the appeal may move directly to step 3.
  3. If the matter is still not resolved, the student may request to have his or her appeal reviewed by the Academic Affairs Committee. The Vice President for Academic Affairs will convene a meeting of the Academic Affairs Committee.
  4. A final review will be made by the Academic Affairs Committee who may uphold the assigned grade or declare the grade invalid. If the grade is declared invalid, the Vice President for Academic Affairs will inform the instructor of the final decision and require instructor to submit the proper grade change documentation to the Registrar.

The right to appeal a grade expires one year from the beginning of the semester in which the grade was assigned.

Grade Reports

Students will receive progress reports after the end of each semester containing current and cumulative GPA and final grade for each course taken during the semester. Reports may be obtained through the student portal. See semester schedule for release dates.

Homeschooled Students

The university embraces home schooling and appreciates the willingness of parents who home school their children. For home-schooled students to be eligible for admissions the program must be approved by the State of Georgia and the curriculum must meet the requirements of the Georgia Public School System. Homeschooled students must have passed the ACT with a score of 16 or above, or the SAT with a score of 900 or above. Homeschooled students who did not pass the ACT or SAT may take the General Education Development (GED) test. This certificate will be accepted in lieu of a high school transcript.

Incomplete

At the instructor’s discretion, if provided evidence of hardship or an extenuating circumstance such as illness, medical emergency, or an approved circumstance that prevents the student from completing the course, and the student is in good academic standing, the student may be given the grade of INC (incomplete) for a course in which requirements have not been met. Students may consult with the instructor for assignments to complete within thirty (30) days from the last day of class. The student’s final grade will be reduced by one letter grade. If the remaining work has not been completed within 30 days of the last day of class, the grade of INC will be changed to F and will be listed as such on the student’s transcript. No coursework may be submitted for a course after thirty days from the last date of class unless in extenuating circumstances for which medical or other official documentation is provided.

Internship

All undergraduate students who have entered or re-entered the university since Fall 2002 are required to take an internship course in their junior or senior year. Internship courses involve hands-on training in a ministry situation or in a classroom setting. Students will serve in a Christian education or discipleship training programs, or regular pulpit ministry under an approved mentor. Internship requires a Theological reflection paper (discussing norms, data and function of the internship ministry). Both mentor and student are required to submit mid-course and exit evaluations.

Quality Points

Quality points for a course are computed by multiplying the number of credit hours earned by the student’s grade as measured on a four-point scale (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0). The total quality points are computed by adding together the quality points earned in each course completed.

Repeating a Course

A student may elect to repeat a course for grade adjustment only once. The grade received the second time the course was taken will be counted in the computation of his/her grade point average (GPA). A student who has exhausted the “Course Repeat Policy” privileges may still repeat a course in which an F” is earned, but no additional credits will be applied. Both grades will be counted in the GPA computation. Repeated courses are charged the same tuition rate and fees as any other courses.

Schedule Change

A schedule change is defined as adding and dropping any number of courses but maintaining enrollment. Students may change their class schedule the first week of the term, which is referred to as the Drop/Add period. After the Drop/Add deadline, schedule changes are not permitted. Tuition and fee charges for a dropped class are based on the start of the term, not on the class start date.

Schedule changes made before the official semester start date have no financial impact. Students may changes their schedule during before the start of the semester through the BHU student portal. After the semester starts, the student must contact the Registrar’s Office to complete a change fee and pay the applicable change fee. See the financial portion of this catalog for more information.

Textbooks and Materials

Students can purchase all course materials from MBS Direct or a book supplier of their choosing. Students should purchase materials after registration but prior to the begin date. Beulah Heights University does not guarantee that required course materials will be available after the start date. Tuition does not cover the cost of course materials and textbooks.

Transcript Request

Complete academic records for each student are maintained by the Academic Office. Transcripts are processed electronically and may be requested through Parchment by visiting the university website at www.beulah.edu/AcademicForms. Transcripts may be available electronically within 48 hours; transcripts requesting standard printing and mail processing may be available within five (5) business days upon submission of a request and payment of transcript fee. Transcripts requested during non-business hours will be processed the next business day. See the financial section of this catalog for specific cost information. A transcript will not be issued for individuals with delinquent accounts.