2019-2021 Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin.indb

2019-2021

UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE

BULLETIN

PREGRADO & GRADUADO

BOLETÍN

GOD First!

OAKWO OD

UNIVERSITY

BULLETIN

2019-2021

Enter to Learn • Depart to Serve

GENERAL INFORMATION

Accreditation

Regional Accreditation

Oakwood University is accredited by the

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Commission on Colleges to award associate,

baccalaureate and masters degrees. Contact

the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern

Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or

call 404-679-4500 for questions about the

accreditation of Oakwood University.

(The Commission is to be contacted only if

there is evidence that appears to support

signiﬁ cant noncompliance by Oakwood Uni-

versity with a requirement or standard.)

Denominational Accreditation

Oakwood University is accredited by the

Adventist Accrediting Association of the

Department of Education of the General

Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Oakwood University offers programs accredited

by:

Association of Collegiate Business Schools

and Programs

Accreditation Commission for Education

in Nursing

Accreditation Council for Education in

Nutrition and Dietetics

Council for the Accreditation of Educator

Preparation

Council on Social Work Education

Oakwood University offers programs approved

by the:

Alabama Board of Nursing

Alabama State Department of Education

Accreditation documents may be viewed in

the ofﬁ ce of the Provost and Senior Vice

President.

Policy Revisions

Oakwood University reserves the right to make

changes relating to the Bulletin. A summary of

any changes, including fees and other charges,

course changes, and academic requirements

for graduation, shall be published cumulatively

in the Bulletin Supplement (www.oakwood.

edu/academics/institutional-effectiveness/ie-

publications). Said publication of changes shall

be considered adequate and effective notice for

all students. Detailed information on changes will

be maintained in the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce and in the

Ofﬁ ce of Academic Administration. Each student

is responsible for keeping informed of current

graduation requirements in the appropriate

degree program.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Oakwood University is committed to providing

equal opportunity for all qualiﬁ ed persons. It

does not discriminate on the basis of race,

color, national or ethnic origin, gender, marital

status, or handicap in the administration of its

educational and admissions policies, ﬁ nancial

affairs, employment policies and programs,

student life and services, or any other college-

administered program.

Address: Oakwood University

7000 Adventist Boulevard, NW

Huntsville, AL 35896

Telephone: (256) 726-7000

FAX: (256) 726-7404

Directory:

Enrollment Mgmt. ..................... 800-358-3978

In Alabama ............................ 256-726-7356

FAX ....................................... 256-726-7154

Credit and Collections .............. 256-726-7379

FAX ....................................... 256-726-7461

Financial Aid ............................. 800-824-5321

In Alabama ............................ 256-726-7210

FAX ....................................... 256-726-7474

Direct Correspondence Accordingly:

President .................................................................................................. General Administration

Asst. Provost for Undergraduate Studies ........................................................ Academic Policies

VP for Student Services ............................................................................Residence Information

Dir. of Enrollment Management ................................................................Admissions/Application

Registrar ............................................................................................ Transcripts, Grade Reports

Dir. of Financial Aid ......................................................................................Federal Financial Aid

Dir. of Credit and Collections .............................................................................Student Accounts

Dir. of Alumni Affairs .......................................................................................... Alumni Concerns

Assoc. VP for Graduate Studies/E-Learning ................................................. Graduate Programs

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A Message From the President .................................................................................................3

Mission Statement .....................................................................................................................4

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES .................................................................................................8

Academic Calendars .........................................................................................................8

Admission Standards ......................................................................................................13

Financial Policies ............................................................................................................20

Student Life .....................................................................................................................35

Academic Policies ...........................................................................................................40

Academic Support Services ............................................................................................58

Requirements for Degrees ..............................................................................................63

Non-Departmental Degrees ............................................................................................69

Adult and Continuing Education ..............................................................................................73

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ....................................................................................83

Department of Biological Sciences .................................................................................84

Department of Chemistry ................................................................................................89

Department of Communication .......................................................................................94

Department of English and Foreign Languages ...........................................................110

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science ....................................................118

Department of Music .....................................................................................................128

Department of Psychological Sciences ........................................................................134

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ......................................................................................................139

Department of Business and Information .....................................................................140

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ........................................................153

Department of Education ..............................................................................................154

Department of History and Political Science ........................................................167

Department of Social W

ork ...........................................................................................174

SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS .....................................................179

Department of Allied Health ..........................................................................................180

Department of Health and Exercise Science ................................................................189

Department of Nursing ..................................................................................................196

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics ...........................................................................202

SCHOOL OF RELIGION .......................................................................................................207

Department of Religion and Theology ..........................................................................209

GRADUATE STUDIES ..........................................................................................................215

MBA and MPH Programs ......................................................................................................215

MBA and MPH Academic Calendars ............................................................................215

MAPS and Urban Ministry Programs ............................................................................216

MAPS and Urban Ministry Academic Calendars ..........................................................216

GRADUATE PROGRAMS ....................................................................................................217

Admission Standards ....................................................................................................217

Financial Policies ..........................................................................................................221

School of Business .......................................................................................................232

School of Nursing and Allied Health .............................................................................236

School of Religion and Theology ..................................................................................239

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Traditional Undergraduate Courses ..............................................................................246

Adult and Continuing Education Courses .....................................................................335

Graduate Studies Courses ...........................................................................................343

Board of Trustees ..................................................................................................................353

Administration ........................................................................................................................354

Deans and Academic Department Chairs .............................................................................354

Administrative Staff ...............................................................................................................355

Faculty ..................................................................................................................................356

Index .....................................................................................................................................366

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Greetings and welcome to Oakwood University!

I am pleased that you have chosen Oakwood

University to help you meet your educational and professional goals. Your enrollment at Oak-

wood makes you part of a tradition of excellence, innovation, and service.

The Oakwood University Bulletin provides an

outline and description of the curriculum for

each academic program the University offers.

Be sure to follow your curriculum closely with

the assistance of your assigned academic ad-

visor to assure a smooth academic experience

and timely completion of your degree program.

The bulletin also provides the policies and pro-

cedures related to admissions, ﬁ nances, aca-

demic standing, academic support services,

and so much more. You will ﬁ nd a list of all

course offerings with descriptions and a list of

our dedicated faculty.

As you peruse this bulletin, whether to plan

your course of study or to familiarize yourself

with the various programs and policies, you will

notice a few recurring themes:

• The Biblical foundation for the disciples

• The calling to Christian service

• The development of critical thinking

• The health and wellness of our campus

Oakwood, we deﬁ ne a successful life as one where God is ﬁ rst in all things; therefore, you

will be immersed in a spiritually-enriched academic environment that results in a three-pronged

education that focuses on your development as a physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy

individual. In this way, we prepare you for a successful life and not simply a successful career.

As our University founder and one of the pioneers of the Adventist faith, Ellen G. White, explains

in the book Education, “The law of love calls for the devotion of body, mind, and soul to the ser-

vice of God and our fellow men. And this service, while making us a blessing to others, brings the

greatest blessing to ourselves. Unselﬁ shness underlies all true development” (16).

It is our hope that the practices of academic inquiry and knowledge acquisition lead to a fuller

appreciation for humanity so that the individual who emerges models the life of Christ and em-

bodies the Oakwood University motto, “Enter to Learn; Depart to Serve.”

As you will learn very quickly, our highly trained faculty, staff, and administrators are fully com-

mitted to the Oakwood model and fully committed to you.

Yours in shared service to the mission of Christ,

Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A

President

Mission Statement

The mission of Oakwood University, a historically bla

ck, Seventh-day Adventist institution, is to transform

students through biblically-based education for service to God and humanity.

Vision: Oakwood University graduates leaders in service to God and humanity.

Oakwood University commits to the following values...

Respect: Esteem others as worthy of human dignity, regard, and service

Compassion: Manifest sympathy, empathy, care, and concern in our dealings with others

Integrity: Demonstrate honesty, uprightness, moral virtue, and ethical rectitude in every relationship

Excellence: Personal and collective decision to perform at our highest capacity and continually improve

in our work and service

Service: Provide assistance, aid, help, care, outreach, and ministry in response to human need

Innovation: Breaks with precedent in the advancement of institutional mission by embracing new methods

and introducing major changes

Collaboration: Commits to integrated planning, internal and external partnering, and collegial action de-

signed to build community and advance our mission.

Seven Organizational Priorities at Oakwood University

University Mission and Culture. Produce students who model the mission of Oakwood University and

promote the historic culture of faith and life-long service that deﬁ

nes our institution.

Educational Effectiveness. Ensure academic effectiveness in teaching and learning.

Learning-Supportive Environments. Facilitate a nurturing environment that is sensitive to the needs of

students and supportive of the academic mission of the institution.

Research and Employee Development. Facilitate development of our research infrastructure and as-

sure exceptional performance of faculty and staff through the utilization of best-in-class talent acquisition,

management, and employee development.

Advancement and Development of the University. Secure the University through increased phi-

lanthropy, contracting, and fund development. Raise ﬁ nancial resources from alumni and non-alumni

sources to fund the educational and capital needs of the institution.

Fiscal Growth, Responsible Management, and Long-term Stability. Secure the ﬁ scal health of

Oakwood University by the creation of non-tuition revenue, by managing internal ﬁ nancial resources in

harmony with the strategic mission of the institution, and by decreasing dependence on governmental

sources of income through the recovery of industries appropriate for the 21st century.

Operational and Technological Leadership. Facilitate the use of technology to improve operational ef-

ﬁ ciency and to create a seamless infrastructure capable of expanding educational and service opportuni-

ties. Communicate the Oakwood mission and message to local, national, and international markets and

constituencies through broadcast and online media.

Oakwood Facts

Location

Oakwood University is located ﬁ ve miles northwest of downtown Huntsville, a cosmopolitan

city with more than 180,000 people. Situated in north central Alabama, in the beautiful Tennessee

Valley, and at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains, Huntsville is home to the Redstone Arsenal

and a thriving space industry. The campus of Oakwood University, recipient of the Huntsville

Beautiﬁ cation Award, occupies approximately 105 acres in the heart of an expansive 1,185 acre

property set at an elevation of 1,100 feet above sea level. The variations in the terrain add to the

natural beauty of the campus.

Student Body

The students of Oakwood University come from as many as forty states and thirty countries.

The 3-year average enrollment is 1,823 students, approximately 42% male and 58% female.

The residential facilities house more than 60 percent of the student body. Family housing is also

available for approximately 15 families.

Faculty

Approximately 106 highly committed faculty relate to students in a caring, family-like atmo-

sphere that emphasizes spiritual growth and academic excellence. More than 70 percent of the

faculty hold doctoral degrees. Students are challenged and motivated by faculty to attain new

levels of thinking, believing, and achieving. Faculty-student engagement extends beyond the

classroom to personal “one-on-one” interaction and group social and religious activities.

Religious Institution Exemption

Oakwood reserves constitutional and statutory rights as a religious institution and employer

to give preference to Seventh-day Adventists in admissions and employment. The university

believes that Title IX regulations are subject to constitutional guarantees against unreasonable

entanglement with or infringements on the religious teachings and practices of the Seventh-day

Adventist Church. Oakwood expects students and employees to uphold biblical principles of

morality and deportment as interpreted by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The university

claims exemptions from the provisions of Title IX set forth in CFR Sections 86.21, 86.31, 86.40,

and 86.57(b) insofar as they conﬂ ict with church teachings and practices of morality, deportment,

and appearance.

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is prohibited by the university. All students have the right to report and

are encouraged to report acts of sexual harassment. Contact the Ofﬁ ce of Student Services for

reporting procedures.

Disability Accommodations

In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the university assists and

makes reasonable accommodations for students who have disabilities. For assistance, students

should contact the Disability Ofﬁ ce at (256) 726-7840.

Campus Buildings

The East Hall, the oldest building, houses the Division of Advancement and Development.

Initial work on the building began in 1907 and was completed in 1909.

The J. L. Moran Hall, completed in 1944, houses faculty ofﬁ ces and classrooms for the

Department of History and the Department of English and Foreign Languages. It also has an

auditorium with a seating capacity of 500.

The E. I. Cunningham Hall, completed in 1947 and renovated in 2012, houses the Center

for Student Success, Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Career Services

and Testing, Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce, Health Services and Faculty Development.

The Teachers’ Cottages, completed in 1947, currently house the Art Program, the Chaplain’s

Ofﬁ ce, the Literature Evangelist Training Center, New Beginnings, Campus Communications,

Public Safety and USM ofﬁ ces.

The W. H. Green Hall, completed in 1952, houses faculty ofﬁ ces and classrooms for the

Departments of Psychological Sciences and Social Work.

The H. E. Ford Hall, completed in 1954 and renovated in 2014-2015, houses Communica-

tion Department ofﬁ ces. Adjacent to Ford Hall, the Leroy and Lois Peters Media Center houses

studios, ofﬁ ces, and editing suites.

The F. L. Peterson Hall, completed in 1955, is an overﬂ ow residence hall.

The N. E. Ashby Auditorium, constructed in 1956, is the gymnasium.

The Oakwood Market and Bookstore building was completed in 1957.

The Physical Plant building was completed in 1959 and also houses the Mailroom.

The Anna Knight Hall, completed in 1960 and renovated in 1992, houses the Department

of Education.

The G. E. Peters Hall, completed in 1964, houses faculty ofﬁ ces, classrooms and the ﬁ ne

arts auditorium for the Department of Music.

The Bessie Carter Hall, completed in 1966 and renovated in 2014-2015, is the residence

hall for freshman women.

The W. J. Blake Memorial Center, completed in 1968 and renovated in 2008 and 2009,

contains the administrative ofﬁ ces of the university, main ofﬁ ces of the Information Technology

department, student dining hall, meeting rooms and the presidential dining suite.

The O. B. Edwards Hall, completed in 1969, is the residence hall for upperclass men.

The Eva B. Dykes Library, completed in 1973, is a learning, resource, and research center.

It houses a media area with audiovisual equipment and resources, the college archives and mu-

seum (renovated in 2010), a computer laboratory, the Ellen G. White Research Center, the Anna

Knight Women’s Leadership Center, the Copy Express, group study rooms, conference rooms,

a prayer room and classrooms.

The J. T. Stafford Building, completed in 1974, is an educational center consisting of class-

rooms, laboratories, and ofﬁ ces for the Oakwood Academy.

The W. R. Beach Natatorium, completed in 1974, houses an Olympic-size swimming pool,

classrooms, and ofﬁ ces for the Department of Health and Exercise Science.

The Oakwood University Church, completed in 1977, has a seating capacity of 2,700.

The Moseley Complex, completed in 1977 and renovated in 2007, houses faculty ofﬁ ces

and classrooms for the Department of Religion and Theology, and the C. T. Richards Chapel.

The E. A. Cooper Science Complex, completed in 1981, houses laboratories, classrooms,

ofﬁ ces, and storage space for the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Allied Health,

Nutrition and Dietetics, Mathematics and Computer Science, and Nursing.

The Natelka E. Burrell Hall, renovated in 1982, houses ofﬁ ces and classrooms for the De-

partment of Communication.

The Millet Activity Center (formerly Oakwood University Skating Rink) was completed in

1986 and renovated in 2010. It houses Student Activities ofﬁ ces, a TV room, and a game room,

in addition to the skate ﬂ oor and adjoining racquetball courts.

The Trula E. Wade Residence Hall, completed in 1991, is the residence hall for upperclass

women.

The Business and Technology Complex, completed in 2001, houses faculty ofﬁ ces and

classrooms for the Business and Information Systems and Adult and Continuing Education Depart-

ments, four computer labs, an auditorium that seats more than 300 people, a Board of Trustees

meeting room, and a faculty resource area. It also houses the main ofﬁ ces of the Information

Technology Department. The facility is fully networked and Internet and audiovisual ready.

The West Oaks Apartments, completed in 2002, consists of six two-story apartment build-

ings, three for male residents and three for female residents. The West Oaks Clubhouse was

completed in 2004 and features ground ﬂ oor and basement lounges, a kitchen, laundry facilities

and administrative ofﬁ ces.

The Morningstar House, donated by the Harris Home Foundation, was relocated to campus

and restored in 2002 by the Alumni Association.

The Oakwood University Industries (OUI) building, located at 4920 University Square on the

southernmost part of the campus, was acquired in 2003. It houses institutional support services

such as the WJOU Radio Station and the ofﬁ ce of the Oakwood Memorial Gardens manager.

It also houses businesses that network with and/or employ Oakwood students and employees.

Contact information for the OUI facility is available through the Division of Advancement and

Development.

The Bradford-Cleveland-Brooks Leadership Center (BCBLC), a 10,000 square foot ex-

tension to the Calvin E. Moseley Religion Complex completed in 2007, houses the Leadership

Center for continuing education in ministry and the Center for Adventist-Muslim Relations. The

extension includes an auditorium, four classrooms, a learning research lab, and four ofﬁ ces.

The Holland Hall, a 256-bed facility completed in 2008, is the residence hall for freshman

and sophomore males. It provides multiple amenities including: suite-style living, complete with

kitchenettes; single/double-occupancy bedrooms with wireless and cable television access; study

rooms; laundry facilities on each ﬂ oor; a multipurpose worship room; and an activity center with

exercise, game and entertainment areas.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2019-2020

Events Fall Semester

Online/Web Registration for New, Transfer and Re-Admit Students ................... April 13-July 24

Faculty/Staff Colloquium ...............................................................................................Aug. 1-2,5

ACT Residual Testing .........................................................................................................Aug. 6

Registration for New & Transfer Students .......................................................................Aug. 7-8

Orientation for New & Transfer Students begins ................................................................Aug. 8

Freshmen Consecration .....................................................................................................Aug. 9

Regular Registration for Re-Admitted Students/Late Registration

for Students Enrolled Spring Semester ..................................................................Aug. 12-13

Health Fair for New Students ...........................................................................................Aug. 13

Instruction Begins/Late Registration for All Students........................................................Aug. 14

Last Day to Accept New Students ....................................................................................Aug. 16

Last Day to Enter Classes for the First Time ....................................................................Aug. 21

Last Day for Health Insurance Charge Refund.................................................................Aug. 21

Last Day to Waive Insurance Charges .............................................................................Aug. 21

Last Day to Change Meal Plan .........................................................................................Aug. 21

Last Day to Add a Class to Existing Schedule..................................................................Aug. 21

Last Day to Financially Clear ............................................................................................Aug. 23

Last Day for 100 Percent Tuition Refund, Less $100 Assessment Fee ...........................Aug. 23

Last Day to Drop a class without receiving a “W” ............................................................Aug. 23

Late Registration Ends .....................................................................................................Aug. 23

Withdrawal Period Begins ................................................................................................Aug. 26

Add/Drop Fee Begins ($10) ..............................................................................................Aug. 26

Career Week ...............................................................................................................Aug. 26-30

Health Fair for Returning Students ...................................................................................Aug. 27

First Chapel/Academic Convocation ................................................................................Aug. 29

Last Day for 90 Percent Tuition Refund............................................................................Aug. 30

Labor Day Observed .........................................................................................................Sept. 2

Last Day to Register for English Proﬁ ciency Examination.................................................Sept. 5

Last Day for 75 Percent Tuition Refund.............................................................................Sept. 6

English Proﬁ ciency Exam .................................................................................................Sept. 8

Class Organized [Seniors] ............................................................................................... Sept. 11

Classes Organized [Juniors & Sophomores] ................................................................... Sept. 11

Last Day for 50 Percent Tuition Refund...........................................................................Sept. 13

Healthy Campus 2020 ................................................................................................Sept. 23-29

Last Day to Submit Incomplete Grades for Spring 2019 Semester .................................Sept. 25

Agape Day .......................................................................................................................Sept. 26

Midterm Grades Due ...........................................................................................................Oct. 7

Oakwood Live! ............................................................................................................ Oct. 10-13

Advising/Regular Registration for Spring Semester begins......................................... Oct. 14-18

Graduation Applications due for May 2020....................................................................... Oct. 15

Financial Aid 60 Percent Marking Period...........................................................................Oct. 25

Last Day to Drop a Class With a “W” (Withdrawal period ends) .....................................Oct. 27

Last Day to Register for English Proﬁ ciency Examination.................................................Oct. 31

English Proﬁ ciency Examination ........................................................................................ Nov. 3

Last Day to Process Incomplete/Terminal Leave ...............................................................Dec. 2

Thanksgiving Break .....................................................................................................Nov. 25-29

Classes Resume ................................................................................................................Dec. 2

Instruction Ends ..................................................................................................................Dec. 4

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2019-2020

Study Days ......................................................................................................................Dec. 5-6

Final Exams ...................................................................................................................Dec. 8-11

All Grades Due .................................................................................................................Dec. 16

Christmas/New Year’s Recess ..............................................................................Dec. 12-Jan. 7

Events Spring Semester

Online/Web Registration for New, Transfer & Re-Admit Students ........................... Nov. 4-Jan. 6

ACT Residual Testing ......................................................................................................... Jan. 6

Registration for New, Transfer & Re-Admitted Students .................................................... Jan. 6

Late Registration for Students Enrolled Fall Semester.................................................... Jan. 6-7

Orientation for New & Transfer Students ............................................................................ Jan. 7

Instruction Begins/Late Registration for All Students.......................................................... Jan. 8

Last Day to Accept New Students .................................................................................... Jan. 10

Last Day to Enter Classes for the First Time .................................................................... Jan. 15

Last Day for Health Insurance Charge Refund................................................................. Jan. 15

Last Day to Waive Insurance Charges ............................................................................. Jan. 15

Last Day to Change Meal Plan ......................................................................................... Jan. 15

Last Day to Add to Existing Schedule............................................................................... Jan. 15

Late Registration Ends ..................................................................................................... Jan. 17

Last Day to Financially Clear ............................................................................................ Jan. 17

Last Day for 100 Percent Tuition Refund, Less $100 Assessment Fee ........................... Jan. 17

Last Day to Drop a class without receiving a “W” ............................................................. Jan. 17

M. L. King Birthday Observed........................................................................................... Jan. 20

Add/Drop Fee Begins ($10) .............................................................................................. Jan. 21

Withdrawal Period begins ................................................................................................. Jan. 21

Last Day for 90 Percent Tuition Refund............................................................................ Jan. 24

Last Day to Register for English Proﬁ ciency Examination................................................ Jan. 30

Last Day for 75 Percent Tuition Refund............................................................................ Jan. 31

English Proﬁ ciency Exam ................................................................................................... Feb. 2

Last Day for 50 Percent Tuition Refund.............................................................................. Feb. 7

Last Day to Submit Incomplete Grades for Fall 2019 Semester ...................................... Feb. 19

Spring Break ...................................................................................................................Mar. 2-6

Midterm Grades Due .......................................................................................................... Mar. 9

Classes Resume ................................................................................................................ Mar. 9

Advising/Regular Registration for Fall Semester begins ............................................. Mar. 16-20

Financial Aid 60 Percent Marking Period.......................................................................... Mar. 19

Last Day to Drop a Class With a “W” (Withdrawal Period ends) ...................................... Mar. 20

Honors Convocation ............................................................................................................Apr. 2

Last Day to Process Incomplete/Terminal Leave ................................................................Apr. 4

Tentative Graduation List 2020 to Chairs ............................................................................Apr. 7

Alumni Weekend ............................................................................................................Apr. 9-12

Graduation Applications Due for Spring 2021 ...................................................................Apr. 17

Summer Sessions Online Registration ...................................................................Apr. 18-May 9

Instruction Ends .................................................................................................................Apr. 22

Study Days ...................................................................................................................Apr. 23-24

Final Exams ..................................................................................................................Apr. 26-29

All Grades Due ................................................................................................................... May 4

Consecration ...................................................................................................................... May 8

Baccalaureate/Commencement ......................................................................................... May 9

Faculty/Staff Think Tank .............................................................................................. May 11-31

Summer Session I/Online .................................................................................... May 13-Jun. 19

Summer Session II/Online ....................................................................................Jun. 22-July 31

Consecration ...................................................................................................................... May 8

Baccalaureate/Commencement ......................................................................................... May 9

Faculty/Staff Think Tank .............................................................................................. May 11-31

Summer Session I/Online .................................................................................... May 13-Jun. 19

Summer Session II/Online ....................................................................................Jun. 22-July 31

*These dates are subject to change without prior notiﬁ cation

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020-2021

Events Fall Semester

Online/W

eb Registration for New, Transfer and Re-Admit Students ..................... Apr. 13-Jul. 24

Faculty/Staff Colloquium ..................................................................................................Aug. 3-4

ACT Residual Testing .........................................................................................................Aug. 5

Registration for New & Transfer Students .......................................................................Aug. 6-7

Orientation for New & Transfer Students Begins ................................................................Aug. 7

Freshmen Consecration .....................................................................................................Aug. 7

Regular Registration for Re-Admitted Students/Late Registration

for Students Enrolled Spring Semester ..................................................................Aug. 11-12

Instruction Begins/Late Registration for All Students........................................................Aug. 12

Last Day to Accept New Students ....................................................................................Aug. 14

Last Day to Enter Classes for the First Time ....................................................................Aug. 19

Last Day for Health Insurance Charge Refund.................................................................Aug. 19

Last Day to Waive Insurance Charges .............................................................................Aug. 19

Last Day to Change Meal Plan .........................................................................................Aug. 19

Last Day to Add a Class to Existing Schedule..................................................................Aug. 19

Last Day to Financially Clear ............................................................................................Aug. 21

Last Day for 100 Percent Tuition Refund, Less $100 Assessment Fee ...........................Aug. 21

Last Day to Drop a Class Without a “W”...........................................................................Aug. 21

Late Registration Ends .....................................................................................................Aug. 21

Career Week ...............................................................................................................Aug. 24-28

Add/Drop Fee Begins ($10) ..............................................................................................Aug. 24

First Chapel/Academic Convocation ................................................................................Aug. 27

Last Day for 90 Percent Tuition Refund............................................................................Aug. 28

Last Day for 75 Percent Tuition Refund.............................................................................Sept. 4

Labor Day Observed .........................................................................................................Sept. 7

Class Organized (Seniors) ................................................................................................Sept. 9

Classes Organized (Juniors, and Sophomores) ................................................................Sept. 9

Last Day to Register for English Proﬁ ciency Examination...............................................Sept. 10

Last Day for 50 Percent Tuition Refund........................................................................... Sept. 11

English Proﬁ ciency Examination .....................................................................................Sept. 13

Last Day to Submit Incomplete Grades for Spring 2020 Semester .................................Sept. 23

Agape Day .......................................................................................................................Sept. 24

Midterm Grades Due ...........................................................................................................Oct. 7

Oakwood Live! ...............................................................................................................Oct. 8-11

Advising/Regular Registration for Spring Semester begins......................................... Oct. 12-16

Graduation Application Due for May 2021 .........................................................................Oct. 15

Financial Aid 60 Percent Marking Period...........................................................................Oct. 18

Last Day to Drop a Class With a “W” (Withdrawal Period ends) .......................................Oct. 23

Last Day to Register for English Proﬁ ciency Examination.................................................Oct. 29

English Proﬁ ciency Examination ........................................................................................ Nov. 1

Thanksgiving Break .....................................................................................................Nov. 23-27

Last Day to Process Incomplete/Terminal Leave ............................................................. Nov. 30

Classes Resume .............................................................................................................. Nov. 30

Instruction Ends ..................................................................................................................Dec. 2

Study Days ......................................................................................................................Dec. 3-4

Final Exams ...................................................................................................................Dec. 6-10

All Grades Due .................................................................................................................Dec. 14

Christmas/New Year’s Recess ............................................................................Dec. 10-Jan. 13

*These dates are subject to change without prior notiﬁ cation

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020-2021

Events Spring Semester

Online/W

eb Registration for New, Transfer & Re-Admit Students ........................... Nov. 2-Jan. 4

ACT Residual Testing ......................................................................................................... Jan. 4

Registration for New, Transfer & Re-Admitted Students .................................................... Jan. 4

Orientation for New & Transfer Students ............................................................................ Jan. 5

Late Registration for Students Enrolled Fall Semester.................................................... Jan. 4-5

Instruction Begins/Late Registration for All Students.......................................................... Jan. 6

Last Day to Accept New Students ...................................................................................... Jan. 8

Last Day to Enter Classes for the First time ..................................................................... Jan. 13

Last Day for Health Insurance Charge Refund................................................................. Jan. 13

Last Day to Waive Insurance Charges ............................................................................. Jan. 13

Last Day to Add to Existing Schedule............................................................................... Jan. 13

Last Day to Change Meal Plan ......................................................................................... Jan. 13

Late Registration Ends ..................................................................................................... Jan. 15

Last Day to Financially Clear ............................................................................................ Jan. 15

Last Day for 100 Percent Tuition Refund, Less $100 Assessment Fee ........................... Jan. 15

Last Day to Drop a Class Without a “W”........................................................................... Jan. 15

M. L. King Birthday Observed........................................................................................... Jan. 18

Add/Drop Fee Begins ($10) .............................................................................................. Jan. 19

Withdrawal Period Begins ................................................................................................ Jan. 19

Last Day for 90 Percent Tuition Refund........................................................................... Jan. 22

Last Day to Register for English Proﬁ ciency Examination................................................ Jan. 28

Last Day for 75 Percent Tuition Refund............................................................................ Jan. 29

English Proﬁ ciency Exam ................................................................................................. Jan. 31

Last Day for 50 Percent Tuition Refund.............................................................................. Feb. 7

Last Day to Submit Incomplete Grades for Fall 2020 ....................................................... Feb. 19

Spring Break ...................................................................................................................Mar. 1-5

Midterm Grades Due .......................................................................................................... Mar. 8

Classes Resume .............................................................................................................. Mar. 10

Financial Aid 60 Percent Marking Period.......................................................................... Mar. 19

Advising/Regular Registration for Fall Semester begins ............................................. Mar. 15-18

Last Day to Drop a Class With a “W” (Withdrawal Period Ends) ...................................... Mar. 22

Honors Convocation ............................................................................................................Apr. 1

Last Day to Process Incomplete/Terminal Leave ................................................................Apr. 2

Tentative Graduation List 2021 to Chairs ............................................................................Apr. 8

Alumni Weekend ...............................................................................................................Apr.1-4

Summer Sessions Online Registration ...................................................................Apr. 15-May 6

Instruction Ends .................................................................................................................Apr. 21

Graduation Application Spring 2022 Due ..........................................................................Apr. 23

Study Days ...................................................................................................................Apr. 22-23

Final Exams ..................................................................................................................Apr. 25-28

All Grades Due ................................................................................................................... May 3

Consecration ...................................................................................................................... May 7

Baccalaureate/Commencement ......................................................................................... May 8

Faculty/Staff Think Tank .............................................................................................. May 10-31

Summer Session I/Online ................................................................................... May 10-June 18

Summer Session II/Online ...................................................................................June 21-July 30

*These dates are subject to change without prior notiﬁ cation

ADMISSION STANDARDS

General Information

Oakwood University welcomes applicants regardless of race, color, nationality, ethnicity, sex,

or physical challenges. Students who meet the academic requirements and adhere to the core

values of the institution. The University reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant

who purposely supplies wrongful information or deliberately omits pertinent information. Such

deception, is discovered later, may cause a student to be subject to dismissal.

Oakwood University is sponsored and ﬁ nanced primarily by the Seventh-day Adventist

Church, of which the majority of its students are members. Although religious afﬁ liation is not a

requirement for admission, all students are expected to abide by the policies and standards of

the university as outlined in the University Bulletin and in the Student Handbook.

Upon recommendation by the University President, the University Board of Trustees approves

all admission policies. Admission to the university does not guarantee admission to a speciﬁ c

department or program.

Application and Acceptance

Inquiries about admission and acceptance should be addressed to:

Oakwood University

Admission Ofﬁ ce Telephone: (256)726-7356

7000 Adventist Boulevard Fax: (256)726-7154

Huntsville, AL 35896 E-mail: [email protected]

Applications for general admission are kept on ﬁ le for one year.

Admission of New Undergraduate Students

Admission of new students (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) to Oakwood University

is either Regular or Conditional. I

Regular Status

A student is considered regular status if he/she meets the following admission requirements:

1. Completed application form along with a nonrefundable $25 fee (NO PERSONAL CHECKS)

2. Submission of acceptable academic records

a. High School Records

• Final ofﬁ cial high school transcript delivered via email or in a sealed envelope from

the school records ofﬁ ce verifying the student’s graduation date and cumulative grade

point average (GPA) OR

• General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent

b. Home School Student Records

• Final academic records from Griggs University or another regionally accredited

program OR

• General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent

c. College/University Records

• Provide ofﬁ cial transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended (undergradu-

ate and graduate) via email or in a sealed envelop from the school records ofﬁ ce.

3. American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) results

Students entering Oakwood University for the ﬁ rst time are required to provide American

College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude (SAT) results. To be placed in courses that are

counted towards graduation (i.e. 100 level), a student must demonstrate one or both of the

following:

Minimum ACT composite score of 17.

Minimum SAT total score of 920.

Results from these tests are used only for placement, academic scholarships, and/or academic

advising. Oakwood University offers a Residual ACT testing option for accepted students who

do not have access to a conventional testing location (i.e. International students, students with

extenuating catastrophic circumstances, or non-Sabbath testing location options.) The Residual

ACT test is given on campus the day before freshman orientation each fall semester.

*Transfer Students - The ACT or SAT regular status requirement will be waived if applicants have

completed one quarter or semester each of college-level English and mathematics with a grade

of C (2.00) or above. Otherwise, the ACT must be taken before the student is allowed to register.

Conditional Status

Applicants may receive a conditional acceptance for the ﬁ rst semester of attendance. In order

to return a second semester, all requirements must be completed for each circumstance.

Conditional status can affect a student’s ability to participate in extracurricular activities, and

Title IV federal student aid programs.

Circumstance Requirements

A high school student who has completed at least six semes-

ters and has a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00

 e applicant must submit the  nal o cial high school

transcript with graduation date.

An applicant who has not taken the required ACT or SAT

test

 e applicant must take the ACT or SAT.

An applicant with ACT/SAT results below the minimum for

regular status (see Regular Status)

 e applicant must meet with an academic advisor, and reg-

ister for remedial course placement during the  rst semester

of enrollment.

Applicant with a high school GPA between 1.70 and 1.99 All three requirements must be met as follows:

1.  e applicant must submit an essay of a minimum of

100-250 words explaining the choice of major, career

goals, past accomplishments, and academic di culties

2.  e applicant must register under the requirements

for Academic Probation (see Academic Probation)

3.  e applicant must submit one academic reference,

from a principal, school guidance counselor, or

teacher, who worked directly with the student

Applicant with cumulative GPA below 1.70 All four requirements must be met as follows:

1.  e applicant must submit an essay of a minimum of

100-250 words explaining the choice of major, career

goals, past accomplishments, and academic di culties

during academic career

2.  e applicant must receive special approval from the

vice president for Enrollment Services. If approved,

one semester probationary acceptance is o ered with

a maximum class registration limit of 13 credit hours.

A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is

required at the end of the  rst semester to continue

enrollment

3.  e applicant must register under the requirements

for Academic Probation (see Academic Probation)

4.  e applicant must submit one academic reference,

from a principal, school guidance counselor, or

teacher, who worked directly with the student

Special Conditions

1. Postbaccalaureate. A student with a bachelor’s degree who is enrolled for part-time or

full-time study. Applicant must complete an application and submit ofﬁ cial transcripts.

2. Nondegree. A student who desires to take a course or courses but has no present plans

to pursue a degree. Credit hours are limited to six hours per semester. Student can take

up to a maximum of 24 hours as a nondegree student. Student must apply for admission

if seeking a degree.

3. Transient. A student submitting evidence that he or she is in good and regular standing

in an accredited college or university but who desires temporary admission to Oakwood

University for one semester. Applicant must complete an application. All other processes

are completed through the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce.

4. Visiting student. Refer to the Cooperative Programs section in the bulletin for details.

Home School Applicants

Transcripts from home school graduates who have completed their academic courses through

Griggs University or another regionally accredited program are accepted for regular admission. The

General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent is required from students who do not graduate

from accredited programs.

Admission of International Applicants

Acceptance deadline is 30 days prior to the beginning of the semester.

Oakwood University is approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

for the admission of nonimmigrant students. Applicants should not leave their country with the

intention of enrolling at Oakwood University without a letter of acceptance and an I-20 A-B Form

from the Ofﬁ ce of Enrollment Management. To be considered for admission, international students

must submit:

1. An application form completed, signed, and dated along with a $30.00 (U.S. currency)

nonrefundable fee .

2. Ofﬁ cial/certiﬁ ed academic records of all secondary, preparatory, government exams and

university courses as applicable. High school credentials will be evaluated according to

the guidelines of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Of-

ﬁ cers. Transcripts may require evaluation by World Education Services. All documents

must be submitted in the original language together with an English translation if the

original is not English.

3. TOEFL paper-based scores/minimum of 500 and TSWE of 4.0 or Internet-based scores/

minimum of 60 or computer-based scores/minimum of 173 from non-English speaking

countries.

4. ACT/SAT scores. (These must be submitted before permission to register is granted. The

test is given on campus during freshmen orientation; however, it is advisable for students

to take the test before arriving if it is offered in their country.)

To obtain the Form I-20 A-B, international students must submit an Afﬁ davit of Support (the U.S.

sponsor must submit Form I-134) and an advanced security deposit of $1,000 in U.S. currency.

The security deposit is refundable upon graduation or withdrawal from Oakwood University. It

can only be used for an emergency, such as travel for death or sickness of an immediate family

member, and must be replaced before readmission the following semester.

Please note the following immigration regulations:

Nonimmigrant students applying for admission to the United States for the ﬁ rst time after

being issued an F-1 student’s visa will not be admitted unless they intend to attend the school

speciﬁ ed in that visa. Therefore, if before they depart for the United States students decide to

attend another school, they should communicate with the issuing American consular ofﬁ ce for

the purpose of having the other school speciﬁ ed in the visa. Any other nonimmigrant students

will not be admitted to the United States unless they intend to attend the school as speciﬁ ed in

the Form I-20 or Form I-94, which they present to the immigration ofﬁ cer at the port of entry.

Nonimmigrant students who do not register at the school speciﬁ ed on their temporary entry

permit (Form I-94), or whose school attendance is terminated, or who register for less than a full

course of study, or who accept unauthorized employment and fail to maintain their F-1 status will

not be allowed to enroll or continue enrollment until proper documentation has been received

from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

International students must report to the Enrollment Management Ofﬁ ce each semester

after ﬁ nancial clearance so that USCIS clearance can be processed for immigration purposes.

All students must be registered within 30 days, starting with the ﬁ rst day of classes. Copies of

the passport, visa, I-94, and ﬁ nancial clearance forms must be submitted. Students who do not

with terminated records will have to reapply to USCIS and pay additional fees to have their ﬁ les

reinstated. Reinstatement is neither automatic nor guaranteed.

After Enrollment: Services available to international (F-1) students include the following:

1. Advisement in the areas of immigration regulations and documentation, ﬁ nancial concerns,

health insurance, housing and residential life, employment, institutional policies, and mat-

ters of social and cultural adjustment.

2. Orientation session for new international students on F-1 visas.

3. Workshops, seminars, and campus programs to enhance student development, adjust-

ment, and success.

Admission of Veterans

Oakwood University is approved as an institution qualiﬁ ed to offer education to veterans

under the provisions of the Veterans Readjustment Act of 1966. Veterans who have completed

high school or passed the GED or equivalent are admitted under regular admissions standards

for freshmen. Veterans transferring to the University must meet the requirements for transfer

students.

Once enrolled, the veteran must present the Certiﬁ cate of Eligibility for Educational Beneﬁ ts

to the coordinator of veterans affairs in the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce to ensure receipt of educational

beneﬁ ts.

Physical education/activity credit and equivalent Oakwood University credit completed while

in the armed services of the United States of America will be considered for those veterans who

submit ofﬁ cial documentation of military service and educational credit earned. Credit will be

determined based on the recommendations in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experi-

ences in the Armed Services.

Admission of Former Students

Students who have not been enrolled for at least one or more semesters must complete a

Returning Student Application Form from the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce. A fee of $15 is required.

Admission of Transfer Students/Credits

Students wishing to transfer to Oakwood University from another college or university must

follow the same application procedure as other new students (see Admission Categories—Regular

and Conditional). Most or all of the credits earned by a transfer student at a regionally accredited

institution will be accepted at Oakwood University if they meet the requirements described in the

following paragraph. Oakwood University reserves the right to evaluate and accept or deny

credits from non-regionally accredited institutions.

Transfer students must submit an ofﬁ cial transcript from each college or university attended.

A high school transcript must also be submitted. A maximum of 64 semester hours may be

accepted from a community college. Students transferring work from another institution will be

given credit only for work completed with grades of C- or above, and only grades of C or higher are

accepted in a student’s major or minor ﬁ eld. All transfer credits will be evaluated by faculty in

the related discipline for transfer equivalency before they are applied to the major, minor,

general education, or electives.

The ACT or SAT requirement will be waived if applicants have completed one quarter or

semester each of college-level English and mathematics with a grade of C (2.00) or above.

Otherwise, the ACT must be taken before the student is allowed to register.

Transfer work is not included in Oakwood’s cumulative GPA

Admission for Adult and Continuing Education (LEAP)

Applicants are required to be at least 25 years of age and already have previous college credits

to be accepted into the program. However, prospective students who have earned an Associate

degree and are under the age of 25 may also apply to the LEAP program. To be considered for

admission into the program, the applicant must:

1. Submit an online application directly to the LEAP ofﬁ ce.

2. Request ofﬁ cial transcripts from all postsecondary institutions and have them sent directly

to the LEAP ofﬁ ce.

For more information or to request an application packet, visit leap.oakwood.edu or contact

the LEAP ofﬁ ce at (256) 726-7098. See also the Adult and Continuing Education section of this

bulletin.

Advanced Placement Courses

High School students who take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the accompanying

College Entrance Examination Board AP tests are given credit toward graduation for the examina-

tions listed below if the required score is earned. Credit will be recorded without grades and will

not be included in the calculation of the grade point average. Students interested in obtaining

AP credit must forward an ofﬁ cial score report to the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce prior to initial enrollment.

AP courses not listed are subject to review by the appropriate academic department.

AP Examination Score OU Course Equivalency-Credit

Art History 3 or above AR 217 (3 hours)

Studio Art: 2-D Design 3 or above* AR 101 (3 hours)

Studio Art: 3-D Design 3 or above* AR 102 (3 hours)

Studio Art: Drawing 3 or above* AR 111 (3 hours)

Biology 4 or 5 BI 101 & BI 102 (8 hours)

Calculus AB 3 MA 211 (3 hours)

Calculus AB 4 or 5 MA 171 (4 hours)

Calculus BC 3 MA 171 (4 hours)

Calculus BC 4 or 5 MA 171 & MA 172 (8 hours)

AP Examination Score OU Course Equivalency-Credit

Chemistry 4 or 5 CH 141 & CH 142 (8 hours)

English Language & Comp. 3 or above EN 111 (3 hours)

English Literature & Comp. 3 or above EN 201 or EN 213 (3 hours)

Foreign Languages:

Chinese Lang. & Culture 3 or above Mod. Lang. requirements (6 hours)

French 3 or above FR 101 & FR 102 (6 hours)

Italian Lang. & Culture 3 or above Mod. Lang. requirements (6 hours)

German 3 or above Mod. Lang. requirements (6 hours)

Japanese Lang. & Culture 3 or above Mod. Lang. requirements (6 hours)

Russian Lang. & Culture 3 or above Mod. Lang. requirements (6 hours)

Spanish 3 or above SP 101 & SP 102 (6 hours)

United States History 3 HI 211 (3 hours)

United States History 4 or 5 Hi 211 & HI 212 (6 hours)

World History 3 HI 103 (3 hours)

World History 4 or 5 HI 103 & HI 104 (6 hours)

Music Theory 3 MU 211 (3 hours)

Music Theory 4 or 5 MU 211 & MU 212 (6 hours)

Physics B 3 PH 103 (4 hours)

Physics B 4 or 5 PH 103 & PH 104 (8 hours)

Physics C-Elec. & Magnet. 3 or above PH 121 (4 hours)

Physics C-Mechanics 3 or above PH 122 (4 hours)

Statistics 3 or above MA 321 (3 hours)

*Must include portfolio; portfolio must be approved by Communication Department.

Advanced Level Examination

The following credit toward graduation may be granted to a student who has passed an

Advanced Level Examination (British): six semester hours for each A, B, or C pass and three

semester hours credit for each D or E pass.

Academic Scholarship Program

Academic scholarships are available to entering freshmen whose cumulative GPA is 2.00 or

higher and who have completed the ACT/SAT requirements. National Merit scholars (ﬁ nalists,

semi-ﬁ nalists, commended) are given tuition and/or residence hall discounts.

Academic scholarships are for a maximum of four years for all bachelor degrees. Engineering

students completing the dual degree program will be awarded for a maximum of three years.

Scholarship recipients must earn at Oakwood University a minimum of 30 credit hours during

each academic year and maintain required scholarship grade point average in order to continue

receiving the scholarship.

Scholarships are also available to transfer students whose cumulative GPA is 2.50 and above.

Awards will be prorated according to the admissions classiﬁ cation of transferable hours.

Students who participate in the Adventist Colleges Abroad (ACA) program will continue to

receive their academic scholarship(s) while abroad.

All academic awards are posted to the students’ accounts after the last day to drop a course

has occurred. Students cannot receive refunds based on over awarding of institutional funds.

For details regarding academic scholarships, see the Enrollment Management Ofﬁ ce.

Intent-to-Enroll Fee and Room Deposit

Once accepted, students should submit the following:

1. A one-time $200 Intent-to-Enroll deposit to the Ofﬁ ce of Student Accounts. The deposit is

nonrefundable and is required for all ﬁ rst-time freshmen and transfer students. Payment

made be made online, by phone, or by mail.

2. The room reservation deposit (one-time refundable fee of $200) and dorm fee ($50) with

the housing application to the Ofﬁ ce of Student Accounts. Payment may be made online,

by phone, or by mail.

3. Evidence of a recent physical examination along with current immunization history to the

Ofﬁ ce of Health and Counseling.

FINANCIAL POLICIES

Schedule of Charges

for 2019-2020

Academic Year

[SUBJECT TO CHANGE]

Tuition Package Per Semester

The Tuition package is available to resident and nonresident students taking 12 to 16 hours

per Semester. The package includes:

Tuition

Resident students $9,487

Nonresident students $9,487

ROOM (for Resident Students) All room choices are subject to availability*

Wade Hall (double occupancy)** 2,177

Carter Hall (double occupancy)** 2,346

Carter Hall (double w/bath)** 2,521

Edwards Hall (double occupancy) 1,589

Edwards Hall (single occupancy) 2,122

Room - Annex 2,550

Holland Hall (double w/private bath-A&D Rooms) 2,371

Holland Hall (double w/private bath) 2,346

Holland Hall (single w/private bath) 3,086

Peterson Hall Double Room 1,389

Peterson Hall Single Room 1,989

West Oaks Upstairs (small/balcony) 2,877

West Oaks Upstairs (large/bath/balcony) 3,677

West Oaks Downstairs or Upstairs (small) 2,860

West Oaks Downstairs or Upstairs (large) 2,903

West Oaks Downstairs (large/bath) 3,614

*All private rooms-by occupant’s choice-are double the above rate

**All students who reside in OU designated housing must purchase a meal plan

Note: A&D rooms available in Holland Hall, Edwards Hall and Wade Hall. Contact Student

Services for stipulation and pricing.

MEAL PLANS

Plan A - Fourteen meals per week with 300 Flex Dollars 2,479

Plan B - Twelve meals per week with 350 Flex Dollars 2,474

Plan C - Ten meals per week with 400 Flex Dollars 2,341

Plan D - Eight meals per week with 500 Flex Dollars 2,234

Community Meal Plan - 200 Dining Dollars 200

(required for West Oaks and Annex residents)

MATRICULATION FEE

All Students 508

TOTAL CHARGES PER SEMESTER FOR TUITION PACKAGE

Nonresident students (no meal plan) 9,995

Resident packages vary depending on room and meal plan choices $13,618 - 16,151

Tuition Rates per Semester

12-16 Hours $9,487

8-11 Hours $9,060

1-7 Hours $767 per hour

Over 16 Hours $552 per additional hour

Other Expenses

Intent-to-Enroll Deposit: $200

Books and supplies: $600 per semester (approximately) - Full-time traditional students receive

a $600 book scholarship each semester

Health insurance: $600 per semester for U.S. citizens and international students

Testing: $40.00 - $140

Course/Laboratory fees: $15-$140 per lab

Late registration: $195.00

Graduation fee: $271.00 plus additional $100 for regalia

Drop/add: $10

Remittance

Personal checks are not accepted. Please make all payments in the form of bank drafts, cashier’s

checks, certiﬁ ed personal checks, traveler’s checks, money orders, American Express, Visa, or

MasterCard. Include the student’s I.D. number on all payments to ensure proper credit. In addi-

tions, payments can be made by calling the automated telephone attendant at 256-726-7791, or

Online via MYOakwood which is the preferred method. (ID and password required)

Resident Students are required to pay the total cost of tuition, fees, room and board at the time

of registration. A minimum amount of 70 percent of tuition, fees, room and board is accepted

with an approved payment plan. The amount varies depending on room and meal plan choices.

An example follows:

Tuition and Fees $9,995 (Based on 12-16 hours)

Room and Board $4,656

Totals $14,513 X 70% = $10,519

Balance due in the following installments:

Fall Semester % Amount

September 30 10 $1,451

October 31 10 $1,451

November 30 10 $1,452

Spring Semester

January 31 10 $1,451

February 28 10 $1,451

March 31 10 $1,452

Nonresident Students are required to pay the total cost of tuition and fees at the time of

registration. A minimum amount of 70 percent of tuition and fees is accepted with an approved

payment plan.

Tuition and fees $9,995 X 70% = $6,997

Balance due in the following installments:

Fall Semester % Amount

September 30 10 $999

October 31 10 $999

November 30 10 $1000

Spring Semester

January 31 10 $999

February 28 10 $999

March 31 10 $1000

Financial Clearance Policy

A payment plan servicing fee will be charged to all students if the balance is not paid in full or

covered by approved ﬁ nancial aid, scholarship or other funds. This fee does not apply to students

who self-enrolled in an approved payment plan.

Payment Plan Assessment Fee:

Tuition Management Service (TMS) $35.00

Oakwood University (OU) $35.00

Refer to the following link for other important Student Account Policies www.oakwood.edu/

campus-services/student-accounts.

Outstanding Balance Policy

Students with a balance who are not returning to the University must pay in full within sixty

(60) days after separation. Monthly payment arrangements can be made with the Ofﬁ ce of

Financial Resolution before the sixty (60) days expire to avoid collection procedures. If payment

in full or satisfactory arrangements are not met within ninety (90) days, accounts will be over to

a collections agency.

Students whose names have been submitted to a collection agency have up to thirty (30)

days to dispute the charges or pay Oakwood University before the ﬁ nal assignment is made.

Once assigned, collection costs up to 33-1/3 percent will apply

It is to the student’s advantage to pay his or her entire balance by the end of each semester.

Accounts should be reviewed periodically online to make sure all expected resources/payments

have been receipted. The student is liable for any outstanding debt whether or not a statement

has been received.

No transcripts are released to students having outstanding balances.

Policy Governing the Refund

Refund Policy

Institutional charges (tuition and fees, room and board on campus) are refunded appropriately

as follows for drop/withdrawal:

week 1* 100% less $100 assessment fee

week 2 90%

weeks 3 75%

weeks 4 50%

week 5+ 0%

*First week being the ﬁ rst full week of classes.

Tuition and fees refunded for the summer term are as follows for drop/withdrawal:

ﬁ rst 2 class days 100% less $50 assessment fee

next 4 class days 10% less each day

after 6 class days 0%

Department Course Fees

Allied Health

CD 231 Developing Creativity in Young Children .................... 15.00

FS 441 Management of Family Resources Practicum ........... 15.00

Biological Sciences

BI 111-112 Human Anatomy and Physiology ....................... each $20.00

BI 131-132 General Biology.................................................. each 20.00

BI 221 Microbiology ............................................................... 35.00

BI 230 Plant Biology .............................................................. 20.00

BI 241 General Microbiology ................................................. 35.00

BI 316 Biology Instrumentation.............................................. 20.00

BI 321 Genetics ..................................................................... 20.00

BI 323 Undergraduate Research ........................................... 20.00

BI 380 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy .............................. 20.00

BI 422-423 General Physiology ............................................ each 20.00

BI 425 General Ecology......................................................... 20.00

BI 440 Parasitology ............................................................... 20.00

BI 451 Special Topics ............................................................ 20.00

BI 455 Immunology ................................................................ 20.00

BI 460 Cellular and Molecular Biology................................... 20.00

BI 471 Molecular Genetics .................................................... 20.00

BI 481-482 Human Gross Anatomy ..................................... each 35.00

BI 484 Mycology .................................................................... 20.00

Business and Information Systems*

AC 220-221 Principles of Accounting I-II ................................ each $20.00

AC 330 Managerial Accounting ............................................... 20.00

IS 120 Microcomputer Applications ....................................... 100.00

IS 200 Management Information Systems ............................ 50.00

IS 250 Business Applications in Excel and Access ............... 50.00

IS 285 Business App Programming in C++ ........................... 35.00

IS 290 Advanced Bus. App Programming in C++.................. 35.00

IS 315 Multimedia Applications.............................................. 35.00

IS 325 Web Design and Development .................................. 35.00

IS 415 Database Management .............................................. 35.00

IS 425 Information Security and Policy.................................. 35.00

*All majors in the department will be charged $45.00 each semester of their junior and senior

years and not the course fee.

Chemistry

CH 101 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry ........................... $20.00

CH 102 Introduction to Organic Chemistry.............................. 20.00

CH 141-142 General Chemistry ............................................. each 20.00

CH 211 Quantitative Analysis .................................................. 20.00

CH 311L-312L Lab for Organic Chemistry ................................. each 20.00

CH 341L-342L Lab for Physical Chemistry ................................ each 20.00

CH 401L-402L Lab for Biochemistry .......................................... each 20.00

CH 410 Applied Chemistry ...................................................... 20.00

CH 411 Instrumental Methods................................................. 20.00

CH 490-491 Research and Independent Study...................... each 20.00

Communication

AR 101-102 Basic Design ...................................................... each $50.00

AR 111 Fundamentals of Drawing .......................................... 50.00

AR 121 Fundamentals of Painting .......................................... 50.00

AR 141 Fundamentals of Photography ................................... 50.00

AR 201 Color Theory .............................................................. 50.00

AR 204 Page Layout and Design ............................................ 50.00

AR 231 Typography ................................................................ 25.00

AR 235 Photoshop for Graphic Design ................................... 35.00

AR 241 Digital Photography .................................................... 20.00

AR 243 Studio Photography.................................................... 25.00

AR 311-312 Advanced Drawing ............................................ each 50.00

AR 321, 422 Advanced Painting ............................................. each 50.00

AR 341 Advanced Photography .............................................. 35.00

AR 342 Advanced Photography .............................................. 75.00

AR 343 Portrait Photography .................................................. 25.00

AR 344 Commercial Photography........................................... 25.00

AR 434 Package Design ......................................................... 35.00

BJ 345 Fundamentals of News Production ............................ 100.00

BJ 362 Advanced News Production ....................................... 100.00

BJ 375 Investigative Journalism ............................................. 100.00

BJ 380 News Magazine Program ........................................... 100.00

CO 201 Fundamentals of Public Speaking.............................. 20.00

CO 342 Radio and TV Broadcasting ....................................... 100.00

CO 401-402 Practicum in Communications............................ each 15.00

FT 145 History of Film ............................................................ 100.00

FT 146 Fundamentals of Audio and Video Production ........... 50.00

FT 300 Introduction to Video Editing ...................................... 150.00

FT 346 Television Production ................................................. 100.00

FT 350 Production Management ............................................ 100.00

FT 365 Fiction and Dramatic Film and TV Production ............ 100.00

FT 380 Multi-camera Television Studio Directing ................... 100.00

FT 385 Cinematography ......................................................... 300.00

FT 387 Advanced Editing ....................................................... 100.00

PJ 385 Travel Photography .................................................... 2,100.00

Education

ED 200 Educational Psychology ............................................. $150.00

ED 311 Methods of Teaching Science .................................... 150.00

ED 340 Methods of Teaching Secondary Reading ................. 120.00

ED 341 Foundation of Reading ............................................... 146.00

ED 420 Internship ................................................................... 150.00

ED 430 Internship ................................................................... 150.00

ED 440 Internship ................................................................... 150.00

Health and Exercise Science

PE 101 Physical Conditioning ................................................. $15.00

PE 205 Standard First Aid and CPR ....................................... 20.00

PE 210 Lifeguard Training ...................................................... 35.00

PE 222, 247 Racquetball ........................................................ each 20.00

PE 245, 249 Tennis ................................................................. each 20.00

PE 260 Golf ............................................................................. 20.00

PE 325 Water Safety Instructor .............................................. 35.00

Certiﬁ cation fees

PE 305 Theory of Coaching & Ofﬁ ciating Athletics Contests ........ 85.00

PE 310 Prevention/Care of Athletic Injury ..................................... 399.00

PE 320 Exercise Testing & Prescription ........................................ 399.00

PE 345 Personal Training & CPR Certiﬁ cation ............................. 469.00

History and Political Science

HI 267 African-American History I ......................................... 100.00

HI 268 African-American History II ........................................ 100.00

PL 252 Moot Court ................................................................. 100.00

PL 280 Legal Assistant Certiﬁ cation ....................................... 50.00

PL 375 Special Topics in Law ................................................. 100.00

PS 300 State and Local Government ..................................... 150.00

PS 351 Public Policy I ............................................................. 150.00

PS 352 Public Policy II ............................................................ 150.00

Mathematics and Computer Science

CM 210 Computer Science with C++ ...................................... 15.00

CM 220 Computer Sci. Data Structures with C++ ................... 15.00

CM 340 Computer Logic Design.............................................. 15.00

CM 350 Introductory Computer Architect................................. 15.00

CM 352-353 Operating Systems............................................. each 15.00

CM 367 Programming Languages ........................................... 15.00

CM 381 Computer Networks ................................................... 15.00

CM 480 Selected Topics Computers ....................................... 15.00

CM 490-491 Research and Independent Study...................... each 15.00

Project based

EG 111 Introduction to Engineering ........................................ 20.00

EG 112 Engineering Graphics................................................. 20.00

EG 211 Statics ........................................................................ 20.00

PH 103L-104L General Physics Lab .......................................... each 20.00

PH 121L-122L General Physics with Calculus ........................... each 20.00

Music

MU 101 Class Piano ................................................................ $15.00

MU 102 Class Voice ................................................................ 15.00

MU 103 Class Instrument ........................................................ 15.00

MU 161-164 Piano Proﬁ ciency Class ..................................... each 15.00

MU 470 Audio Workstation I .................................................... 200.00

All the following individual instruction courses are $200 per credit hour for nonmusic majors

and $130 for music majors ($65 per hour after two hours): MU 100, MU 165-166, MU 265-266,

MU 300, MU 365-366, MU 465-466, and MU 499.

Nursing

NU 210 Fundamentals and Skills ........................................... $15.00

NU 211 Assessment and Skills .............................................. 15.00

NU 214 Nursing Performance I ............................................... 120.00

NU 333 Nursing Performance II .............................................. 120.00

NU 338 Nursing Performance III ............................................. 120.00

NU 413 Nursing Performance IV ............................................. 120.00

NU 414 Nursing Performance RN I ......................................... 15.00

NU 417 Nursing Performance V .............................................. 120.00

NU 418 Nursing Performance RN II ........................................ 15.00

Nutrition and Dietetics

ND 111 Food Preparation ....................................................... $15.00

ND 301 Experimental Foods ................................................... 15.00

ND 321 Advanced Nutrition ..................................................... 15.00

ND 360 Vegetarian Cuisine ..................................................... 15.00

Psychology

PY 411 Research I (includes LEAP) ....................................... $40.00

PY 415 Research II ................................................................. 80.00

PY 431 Black Psychological Perspectives .............................. 200.00

Religion & Theology

RB 311-312 New Testament I-II ............................................. each $50.00

RG 203 Foundations in Biblical Spirituality.............................. $75.00

RL 211-212 Greek I, II ........................................................... each 90.00

RL 311-312 Hebrew I, II ......................................................... each 90.00

RL 313-314 Greek III, IV ........................................................ each 90.00

RP 231 Personal Evangelism ................................................. 50.00

RT 211 Biblical Hermeneutics................................................. 50.00

RT 231 Introduction to Biblical Theology ................................ 50.00

RB 511 Old Testament ............................................................ 50.00

RB 512 New Testament .......................................................... 50.00

RP 500 Clinical Pastoral Education-CPE ................................ 50.00

RP 521 Pastoral and Practical Theology ............................... 50.00

RP 522 Pastoral Care and Counseling ................................... 50.00

RP 523 Preaching and Pastoral Care ..................................... 50.00

RP 531 Evangelistic Preaching ............................................... 40.00

RP 532 Church Planting.......................................................... 50.00

RP 541 Church Administration ................................................ 50.00

RP 542 Church and Community Relations ............................. 50.00

RP 543 World Religions .......................................................... 50.00

RP 551 Worship and Development in Black SDA Churches ... 50.00

RP 571 Contextual Pastoral Research ................................... 50.00

RP 572 Contextual Pastoral Praxis and Resource ................. 50.00

RT 572 Christian Theology ..................................................... 50.00

Financial Aid

Applying for Financial Aid

Students applying for the Federal Student Aid Program (known as Title IV) must comply with

the following procedures in a timely manner. Failure to complete the process may result in a

reduction of the funds for which students are eligible.

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application can be

submitted either online by logging in at www.fafsa.ed.gov (recommended), or by downloading

the myStudentAid app (recommended), or by mail (average six-week processing time). Once

the FAFSA has been processed, a Student Aid Report (SAR) will be emailed to you and a

copy will be sent to the Financial Aid Ofﬁ ce (FAO) if Oakwood University’s school code is

included on (001033) on the FAFSA application. When you receive the SAR, check it for

accuracy and for any information that may need correction.

2. If the SAR states that you have been selected for veriﬁ cation, you may be required to submit

the following documents:

a. A Dependent/Independent Veriﬁ cation Worksheet.

b. Parent, student, or spouse tax transcript as applicable

c. Proof of SNAP beneﬁ ts

d. Statement of educational intent.

e. Other documents as required to complete veriﬁ cation

3. Students and parents who may be interested in applying for federal loans may do so online at

www.studentloans.gov. Additionally, all new students must complete the entrance counseling

and master promissory note found at the same website.

To receive aid from federal aid programs, students must:

1. Have ﬁ nancial need

2. Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certiﬁ cate

3. Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree

or certiﬁ cate in an eligible program. (You may not receive aid for correspondence or

telecommunications courses unless they are part of an associate or bachelor’s degree program

and appear on your class schedule.)

4. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen

5. Have a valid Social Security number

6. Make satisfactory academic progress

7. Sign a statement of educational purpose and a statement that you are not in default or do not

owe money back on a federal grant (both found on the Free Application for Federal Student

Aid [FAFSA])

8. Register with Selective Service, if required

Available Funds

Federal Pell Grant: A need-based grant program for undergraduate students only, which

does not need to repaid unless the student withdraws. Pell Grant awards vary in amount each

year and are based on ﬁ nancial need and hours of enrollment.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG): A need-based, grant

program which does not need to be repaid unless the student withdraws. Awards are made to

early applicants who demonstrate the greatest ﬁ nancial need.

Federal Work Study: A need-based student employment program through which the federal

government pays for hours worked in special student employment positions.

Alabama Student Assistance Program (ASAP): State funded grants in varying amounts

available to Alabama residents who demonstrate ﬁ nancial need.

Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan: A subsidized loan, which means the federal government

will pay the interest on the loan while the student is in school and during speciﬁ ed deferments.

The student must demonstrate ﬁ nancial need to receive this loan.

Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan: A loan that students may borrow regardless of need

but will have to pay all interest charges. Interest continues to accrue while the student is enrolled

in school.

Federal PLUS Loan: A loan that the parents of a dependent student may obtain to pay for

the student’s education.*

Entrance/Exit Interview

First-time borrowers must complete entrance counseling and are also required to wait 30 days

before receiving any loan proceeds. This is a federally mandated requirement. Exit counseling is

required of all students who have received loan proceeds during their matriculation at Oakwood

and must be completed prior to graduation or termination of enrollment.

Loan Limits

Annual Loan Limits

Dependent Independent

Classiﬁ cation Subsidized Unsubsidized Classiﬁ cation Subsidized Unsubsidized

Freshman $3,500 $2,000 Freshman $3,500 $6,000

Sophomore $4,500 $2,000 Sophomore $4,500 $6,000

Junior $5,500 $2,000 Junior $5,500 $7,000

Senior $5,500 $2,000 Senior $5,500 $7,000

*For dependent students whose parents are denied under the PLUS program, the additional

amount a student can borrow under the unsubsidized program is either $4,000/$5,000 depending

on academic classiﬁ cation.

Disbursement of Title IV Funds

Enrollment Conﬁ rmation must be received by Oakwood University in order for students to

receive federal funds. Should disbursements be made to a student’s account, and enrollment

conﬁ rmation is not received, the ﬁ nancial aid will be returned, and the student will be responsible

for any outstanding bill that results from the return. Students must be registered for at least six

(6) eligible credit hours along with enrollment conﬁ rmation to have federal loan eligibility. This

policy is applicable to all students attending Oakwood University. First-time freshmen must have

a ﬁ nal high school transcript or GED on ﬁ le prior to disbursements of Title IV funds.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Deﬁ nition

Federal regulations require Oakwood University to ensure all students receiving Title IV aid

maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). SAP is deﬁ ned by successfully meeting the

following criteria:

1. Cumulate GPA - maintain a GPA of 2.00 or better. Students only attempting 1-29

hours must have a GPA of 1.70 or better. All graduate school students must maintain a

cumulative GPA of 3.00. Any graduate school student falling below a 3.00 will be required

to submit a ﬁ nancial aid appeal.

Hours attempted Required Cumulative GPA

1-29 1.70

30+ 2.00

2. Pace (Completion Rate) - student must successfully complete 67 percent of all course work

attempted. (see below)

3. Maximum Timeframe - all degrees must be completed within 150 percent of the published

academic program hours.

Students failing to meet any ONE of these criteria will become ineligible for Financial Aid.

Pace is calculated as follows:

Hours successfully completed divided by Total hours attempted = Completion Rate

The following are included in the Pace Calculation for SAP

• Total Hours Earned = all coursework with a grade hours for A, B, C, or D

• Total Hours Attempted = Total Hours Earned plus all grades of F, W, and I

For the purpose of SAP criteria, GPA hours may also include:

• Hours accepted for transfer

• Repeated coursework

• Coursework in which a student is granted academic forgiveness

• Courses that are remedial

Notiﬁ cation of Failure to Meet SAP

Satisfactory Academic Progress will be monitored at the end of each award year, except for those

students placed on an academic plan. Students who are identiﬁ ed as not making SAP will be

notiﬁ ed through their Oakwood University email regarding their status for the upcoming term.

Students will be placed on ﬁ nancial aid WARNING if they were meeting the SAP requirements

in the prior term but are not meeting the GPA or Pace criteria as outlined in the current term.

Students on ﬁ nancial aid warning may continue to receive ﬁ nancial aid for one term. Failure to

meet the SAP criteria by the end of the warning term will result in the student being INELIGIBLE

for ﬁ nancial aid. Ineligible students will be sent notiﬁ cation that future ﬁ nancial aid disbursements

will be terminated. Students who fall into the following categories at any time will become

INELIGIBLE for ﬁ nancial aid:

• Zero credit hours are completed for two terms (in which aid is received) in an academic year

• Suspended by the University

• Exceeds maximum timeframe for degree

Students deemed ineligible for ﬁ nancial aid may submit an appeal for review in order to have their

ﬁ nancial aid eligibility reinstated, or the student may opt to attend without the beneﬁ t of ﬁ nancial

aid until SAP criteria has been met.

Financial Aid SAP Appeal Process

When students are notiﬁ ed that they are ineligible for ﬁ nancial aid, the have the option to

appeal in certain circumstances such as:

• the death of a family member

• illness

• accident or injury

• compulsory military duty

• or some other mitigating situations

Students who need to appeal will be sent a link from oakwood.verifymyfafsa.com to complete

a SAP appeal. Third party documentation that corroborates the students’ reason for appeal is

required. It is helpful to have as many forms of documentation as possible. Students will not be

allowed to enter classes via MyOakwood, secure dorm rooms, or otherwise move forward with

registration until a Financial Aid SAP appeal has been approved. The SAP committee will review the

appeal within 10 business days of receiving the completed SAP appeal form and documentation.

Decisions are made after a careful evaluation of the circumstances, the documentation submitted,

Federal Title IV regulations, and the Oakwood University guidelines. Students will be notiﬁ ed of

the committee’s decisions via their OU email account. During this time, students are responsible

for any tuition and fees (including late fees) that are charged to their accounts

SAP Appeal Deadlines

Students must submit the completed appeal and all required documentation with required

signature by:

• July 31 to appeal for the upcoming Fall Semester

• December 29 (only for students that must be reviewed for Spring)

Failure to meet these deadlines will likely result in the following:

• signiﬁ cant delay in receiving a response from the SAP committee

• late registration fees

• inability to register for needed classes

• other consequences

Students whose GPA/Pace appeals are approved will fall into one of the following categories:

• PROBATION - If an appeal is approved for one semester, it will be classiﬁ ed as a “PROBA-

TION” appeal and the student will receive aid for one semester. After that semester the student

must be meet the SAP criteria in order to receive future ﬁ nancial aid. If the SAP criteria are

not met after one semester on PROBATION, the student will be ineligible for ﬁ nancial aid

until such time as the SAP criteria are met.

• ACADEMIC PLAN - If it is determined that it will take a student more than one semester to

meet the SAP criteria in one probationary term, the student may submit an appeal that includes

an Academic Plan approved by both the academic advisor and an advisor from the Center for

Student Success (CSS). Financial aid will be approved based on the terms of the Academic

Plan. However, the student will be required to meet the terms of the plan as outlined in the

SAP letter from the SAP committee. Failure to meet the terms of the plan each semester

will result in the student becoming ineligible for further ﬁ nancial aid.

Condition of Approved Status: Students are expected to participate in no less than six MANDA-

TORY in ofﬁ ce academic counseling sessions throughout the current probationary semester with

an assigned CSS Advisor. A minimum of six counseling sessions and the attainment of a 2.00

current GPA are required to maintain eligibility of Federal Title IV ﬁ nancial aid (ex. Stafford Loan

Program, Pell grant, Federal Work Study, SEOG, etc.). Counseling sessions are available and

designed to assist students in improving their academic standing and to provide needed assistance

while monitoring progress toward reaching a minimum GPA of 2.00. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH

THESE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN FORFEITURE OF ANY FUTURE FINANCIAL AID.

The general deadline for submitting the appeal is July 31, unless modiﬁ ed by the Financial

Aid SAP Committee. All applications for appeal are to be submitted online by logging into Student

Veriﬁ cation (www.oakwood.verifymyfafsa.com). Students who are unable to submit an appeal

online may mail their appeal to:

Oakwood University

Ofﬁ ce of Financial Aid

Attn: Director

7000 Adventist Blvd., NW

Huntsville, AL 35896

Maximum Degree Completion Timeframe of 150%

Federal regulations require that students complete their degree requirements within 150% of

the published semester hour length of the academic program. Oakwood University is required

to notify students at the point in time it determines that they may not be able to meet the 150%

requirement regardless of GPA or Pace. If it is determined that a student has not met the 150%

criteria, the student may submit a Degree Completion Timeframe Appeal (DCT appeal). A DCT

appeal must be submitted on the DCT appeal form along with the total number of remaining credit

hours required to achieve their ﬁ rst bachelor’s degree, and those courses MUST be included in an

academic plan from the academic advisor. Oakwood University CANNOT consider coursework

needed to earn a minor or double major for a Maximum Timeframe extension. If additional

credits are granted, the student will be ineligible for ﬁ nancial aid once those credits have been

ATTEMPTED, regardless of the grade earned. Appealing more than once for additional credits is

extremely difﬁ cult and requires BOTH extenuating circumstances and extensive documentation

for an appeal to be considered.

Withdrawals, Incompletes, and Repeated Courses: A students who withdraws from school

and/or from classes, will have withdrawals counted as attempted hours in determining aid eligibility

if enrolled on the census date or after the drop/add date. A calculation of Title IV funds to be

returned must be completed for a student who withdraws from ALL classes before completing the

payment period or period of enrollment. Withdrawals will affect the student’s GPA. Financial Aid

cannot be awarded if the GPA falls below the required level unless the student is eligible for an

appeal and has successfully completed the appeal process. Hours enrolled but not completed

will affect the student’s completion date. If the student falls below the required number of hours

which must be completed, the student will be ineligible for further aid until the deﬁ ciency has been

corrected or an appeal approved.

Incomplete coursework will not be considered as being successfully completed. Incomplete

grades count as “credits attempted” and “credits not earned” until the grades have been changed

to passing grades. Grades of “F”, “I” (Incomplete), “W” (Withdrawals), “WP” (Withdrawal while

passing), or “FA” (Failure due to absences), will not be considered as successful completion of

a course, but will be included in hours attempted.

It is important to note that the ﬁ nancial aid course repeat policy is different from the Oakwood

University course repeat policy as it relates to courses previously passed. Financial Aid will

only pay on time for a repeated course that was previously passed with any grade higher than

“F”. However, if the student fails the class, Financial Aid will pay for them to repeat it more than

once subject to the regular SAP policy. Additionally, repeated courses will be counted as hours

attempted but not earned when calculating the percentage of courses completed.

Transfer, Summer, Consortium, Transient Hours, and Remedial Courses: The Financial Aid

Ofﬁ ce assumes that students transferring to the university are maintaining reasonable academic

progress. All hours transferred from prior or concurrent attendance at other schools will be

considered in establishing the class standing for ﬁ nancial aid and are integral in determining the

overall time frame allowed for ﬁ nancial aid eligibility. GPA’s from other colleges/universities will

not factor into the cumulative GPA at Oakwood University. This method will also be applied to

former Oakwood students if there is a change of major when they are readmitted.

Credits taken at other institutions under a consortium agreement will be considered transfer

credits in the Satisfactory Academic Progress calculation. Remedial courses are allowed and will

be funded. This includes classes in English as a Second Language. These courses are subject

to review under all aspects of the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.

Study Abroad, Grades for Test-Based Credits and Audited Courses: Courses approved by

the University for academic credit towards a student’s degree taken in a study abroad program

are counted as attempted and completed credits.

Grades for test-based credits count toward the student’s program and the grades for those

credits count in the student’s GPA for all Federal Student Aid (FSA) purposes.

Audited courses are not taken for credit and are not funded by the federal student aid program.

Therefore, audited courses are not considered in the Satisfactory Academic Progress calculation.

Academic Amnesty/Renewal, Change of majors: There is no provision for the concept of

academic amnesty/academic renewal in Federal Financial Aid Policies. All courses must be

included when evaluating students’ satisfactory progress.

For students who change majors, credits and grades that do not count toward the new major

will not be included in the satisfactory progress determination. Students may change majors once

in four years.

Grades: Courses with nonassigned grades, including withdrawals, are considered in determination

of the percentage of hours completed toward the degree. Refer to the University Bulletin for the

regulations concerning the effect on cumulative hours attempted. Acceptable grades are A, B,

C, D, and P. Unacceptable grades are: F, I, W, NC, FA, AU, DG, and U. All of these grades are

considered in evaluating the qualitative, quantitative, and overall timeframe components.

Reinstatement: A student who loses eligibility for Title IV ﬁ nancial assistance because of failure to

maintain reasonable progress toward a degree may reapply. No reapplication will be considered

until the student clears the deﬁ ciency or attains the minimum grade point average.

Incarceration: Students who are incarcerated are limited in the amount of federal student aid

funds they can receive. Students incarcerated in federal or state institutions are not eligible

for Federal Pell Grant or federal student loans. Students incarcerated in institutions other than

federal or state institutions may be eligible for limited federal student aid. Please contact the

Ofﬁ ce of Financial Aid for the most recent information on federal guidelines. Any student receiving

federal ﬁ nancial aid who is incarcerated during a period of enrollment must notify the Ofﬁ ce of

Financial Aid.

Drug Convictions: The Financial Aid Ofﬁ ce may be required to suspend federal student aid

for students convicted under federal or state law for possession of or sale of illegal drugs (not

including alcohol or tobacco). Students who have a past conviction are not automatically ineligible

for federal student aid. In order to determine eligibility, students must complete and submit the

FAFSA application. The U.S. Department of Education will mail a worksheet to the student to

help determine if the conviction affects eligibility for aid. Please contact the Ofﬁ ce of Financial

Aid for further assistance.

Veriﬁ cation of Enrollment

Oakwood University reports all student enrollments to the National Student Clearinghouse for

student loan deferments. Students who need veriﬁ cation of enrollment may receive an enrollment

certiﬁ cate online through the student portal (MyOakwood).

Transfer Students Eligibility for Aid

Transfer students are eligible for federal aid during their ﬁ rst semester of attendance at

Oakwood University. Refer to the Satisfactory Academic Progress brochure obtainable from the

Ofﬁ ce of Financial Aid or the Enrollment Management Ofﬁ ce.

Return to Funds/Title IV Policy

Refund and repayment requirements apply when students who are recipients of ﬁ nancial

assistance (ﬁ nancial aid/scholarships) make changes in course load, withdraws, drops out, takes

an unapproved leave of absence, fails to return from an approved leave of absence, or is expelled.

Scholarships are charged back at the same rate that tuition is refunded.

Repayment of Title IV Federal Financial Aid is based on the U.S. Department of Education’s

Return of Title IV Funds Policy. If recipients of Title IV aid (ex. Stafford loans, PLUS loans, Pell

grants, SEOG, etc.) withdraw during a payment period (or a period of enrollment), the institution

must calculate the amount of Title IV grant or loan assistance students earned as of the withdrawal

date. The unearned portion must be returned to the Title IV programs in accordance with Federal

Regulations. In certain instances, students may also be required to return Title IV funds to the

Department of Education in addition to that which the school is required to return [CFR 668.22].

If withdrawal occurs after the speciﬁ ed sixty percent (60%) point of the semester calendar, no

adjustment to the initial Title IV award will be made.

When a student withdraws from the institution, they become subject to the U.S. Department

of Education’s return to Title IV policy. If a recipient of Title IV aid (ex. Stafford loans, PLUS

loans, Pell grants, SEOG, etc.) withdraws during a payment period or a period of enrollment, the

institution must calculate the amount of Title IV grant or loan assistance the student earned as of

the withdrawal date. The unearned portion must be returned to the Title IV program in accordance

with Federal Regulations. In certain instances, a student may also be required to return Title IV

funds to the Department of Education in addition to that which the school is required to return

[CFR 668.22]. If withdrawal occurs after the speciﬁ ed sixty percent (60%) point of the semester

calendar, no adjustment to the initial Title IV award will be made.

The effective date for return to Title IV is determined by the date the student notiﬁ es Oakwood

University and completes the withdrawal form. If the student fails to ofﬁ cially withdraw or ap-

propriately notify Oakwood University, half of their federal ﬁ nancial aid may be returned to the

Department of Education. A student receiving ﬁ nancial aid should consult with the Financial

Aid Ofﬁ ce concerning the possible effect of a withdrawal or a change in course load on awards

received.

Ofﬁ ce of Student Employment

Purpose. The Ofﬁ ce of Student Employment at Oakwood University is committed to assisting our

students with their employment needs. The Student Employment Program serves three purposes:

• To provide employment opportunities for students enabling them to earn a portion of their

expenses and funds while pursuing a university degree;

• To enhance the educational development and growth of students by providing employment-

related learning experience;

• To provide academically related employment experience which may be of value vocationally

in post-college years.

Employment

Time Frame. Each semester the employment period begins the ﬁ rst ofﬁ cial day

of classes and ends the last day of ﬁ nal exams.

Campus Employment and OSE Requirements. Students establish eligibility for participation

in the Work-Study Program by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

each year. All Work-Study jobs are posted at http://www.oakwood.edu/ou-life/student-employment/

student-jobs.

• All students must have a cumulative grade point aver

age of 2.0 or better in order to receive

Federal Work Study funds

• All students must have a resume and cover letter. (Ofﬁ ce of Student Employment has provided

a template on our website.)

• It is mandated that all students must have Direct Deposit; NO exceptions.

Students must have the following items complete in order to receive Student Employment

• Financial Clearance veriﬁ cation

• Completed I-9

• W-4 (federal tax form)

• A-4 (state tax form)

• Payroll Deduction Authorization form

General Guidelines:

• Work-Study is a part-time job.

• Fringe beneﬁ ts such as sick leave, vacation pay, and holiday pay are not part of students’

compensation.

• Students will not be paid to study.

• Students will not be paid Work-Study funds for hours worked in excess of the maximum

semester amount listed on their contract or after the semester ends.

• Students and their supervisor are responsible for ke

eping up with the number of hours

authorized to work. If students exceed the total award for a term, other aid for the academic

year may be canceled.

• Students who accept Work-Study jobs are expected to work the entire period of the assignment,

to be punctual, and to perform efﬁ ciently. Student should notify supervisors in advance when

illness or unforeseen circumstances prevent attendance.

• Students must terminate Work-Study employment immediately upon withdrawal from Oakwood

University.

• Students must maintain a minimum of six credit hours to prevent cancellation of Work-Study

positions.

STUDENT LIFE

Ofﬁ ce of Spiritual Life

Oakwood University is committed to the spiritual nurture and character development of each

student with the goal of developing servant leaders. The Ofﬁ ce of Spiritual Life, in conjunction

with the Oakwood University Church, the United Student Movement (USM), and the residence

halls, offers numerous programs and services for spiritual enrichment including weekly chapel

services, Sabbath church service, Adventist Youth Society, residence hall worships, student

missionary program, and club and outreach activities. The institution extends to each student

the opportunity to participate in the Literature Evangelism Training Center (LETC) program. This

program is designed to assist in helping students acquire scholarships for tuition and spread the

gospel in print to a world in need of a Savior. The Ofﬁ ce of Spiritual Life offers spiritual counseling

in a sensitive conﬁ dential atmosphere. For more information contact the Ofﬁ ce of Spiritual Life

at (256) 726-7109.

Division of Student Services

Some Facts You Should Know

The focus of the Division of Student Services is the facilitation of learning outside the classroom

for building a community in which students are encouraged to be responsible citizens. The divi-

sion consists of the following areas: Non-coed housing (residence halls, annex apartments and

non-traditional (West Oaks Complex), family housing, off-campus houseing approval, Intramurals,

Dining Services, Student Activities, Health and Counseling Services, Athletics, New Beginnings

(a single parent program), and the United Student Movement (USM).

All other information concerning the Division of Student Services and student life can be found

in the current Student Handbook and the Residential Life Guide. For more information contact

the Ofﬁ ce of Student Services at (256) 726-7396.

Assembly/Chapel

During the school year, distinguished guest speakers address the student body at the weekly

chapels/assemblies. Registered students carrying six or more credit hours are required to attend

weekly chapel/assemblies on Thursday mornings from 10:00 A.M. to 11:15 A.M.

Student and Social Activities

Student Activities contributes to the mission of the University and Student Services by provid-

ing a variety of co-curricular programs and services, which encourage student involvement in

the campus community and enhance the educational aspects of the Oakwood community. The

cultural, social, recreational and educational programs supported and developed by Student

Activities are designed to create a positive learning experience. These experiences are to enrich

the value of their education; assists students in developing leadership and life skills and creates

awareness and promote understanding of community and social issues.

The Student Activities ofﬁ ce also serves in an advisory capacity to the USM and over 30

student clubs and organizations. The ofﬁ ce provides student groups with information, leadership,

and guidance to support their efforts.

Extracurricular Activities Participation

There are over 30 recognized student clubs and organizations on campus. Student groups

unite around an interest or activity. They create and facilitate programs, speakers, concerts, trips,

etc., that educate their members and the campus community about various cultures, lifestyles,

art forms, and perspectives.

Students who are involved with a student club or organization enrich their Oakwood experience

by increasing their opportunities for meeting new people, by discovering an untapped interest

or passion, by enhancing their educational experience through applying knowledge in new or

unexpected places, and by contributing to the Oakwood, Huntsville, and global community.

Students holding ofﬁ ce in any organization must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better. Members

on academic probation may be limited in the degree to which they may participate in the activities

of their organizations and/or intramural sports.

Membership in the academic departmental clubs, including Varsity Athletics, is a distinct

honor and will be based on academic performance. A student must have a minimum GPA of 2.00

to participate in academic clubs and Varsity Athletic activities and a GPA of 2.50 to hold ofﬁ ce.

GREEK SOCIAL CLUBS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO RECRUIT, ORGANIZE OR FUNCTION ON

CAMPUS.

Student Association

The United Student Movement (USM) of Oakwood University is the major student organization

of the university. This organization seeks to promote a more perfect relationship among all sectors

of the university community; to enhance the religious, academic, cultural, and social programs

of the university; and to emphatically support the aims and objectives of Oakwood University.

Each matriculating student of Oakwood University taking three or more hours is a member of

the USM. The USM ﬁ nances its own programs through payment of individual membership dues.

With the help and approval of faculty sponsors, the USM carries out its programs along with the

Department of Student Activities.

Class Organizations

Freshman Class Junior Class

Sophomore Class Senior Class

Residential Housing Clubs

Carter Hall The Annexes

Edwards Hall Wade Hall

Holland Hall West Oaks Apartments

Intramural Sports

The university sponsors a program of intramural sports for men and women through the

department of Health and Physical Education.

Varsity Athletics

The university offers opportunity for male and female students to participate in non-scholarship

athletics in the following sports:

Baseball (Men) Soccer (Men & Women)

Basketball (Men & Women) Tennis (Men & Women)

Softball (Women) Volleyball (Men & Women)

Health and Counseling Services

The Department of Health and Counseling Services provides quality physical and mental

health care in a nurturing environment while preserving conﬁ dentiality. These services are

provided to all current students of Oakwood University. Our qualiﬁ ed team includes a physician,

nurse practitioner, registered nurses and licensed professional counselors. Medical services are

provided for acute and subacute illnesses and injuries rather than comprehensive medical care

for major problems. Chronic illnesses may be managed by the student’s primary care physician.

Health and Counseling Services will work closely with the primary care physician while the

student attends the university. Clinical hours are 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30

p.m. Monday-Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. No clinical hours are available during

the summer break. For medical and mental health emergencies after ofﬁ ce hours, contact the

residence hall deans and/or the campus Public Safety Department at (256) 726-7371. For any

perceived life threatening emergencies on or off campus, please dial 911. Emergency

care should never be delayed due to the inability to reach Health Services or any on-call

personnel.

All students are required to have health insurance coverage while attending school,

either personal or acquired through the university. International students will be charged

and enrolled into the Student Health Insurance plan.

Oakwood University strives to provide all students with reasonable access to its facilities

and programs in accordance with applicable federal laws, including the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

and the Americans with Disabilities Act. For those needing special accommodations, please alert

the Health and Counseling Services staff.

Governing Standards

Oakwood University, a Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher education, is committed

to providing quality education in the context of the Adventist faith. Modeled after the school of

the prophets in the Bible, it integrates faith and learning in a modern-day setting. It offers its

students the opportunity to acquire knowledge, behaviors, skills, and wholesome attitudes. Such

development will equip them to provide the highest service in this life and in the life to come. The

driving principle of Oakwood University is “God First!”

Oakwood University is committed to achieving a high level of spiritual development and

academic excellence. The University’s teachings of morals, values, and standards will result in

a distinctive outcome–the Oakwood man and the Oakwood woman. Therefore, the students of

Oakwood University are expected to exhibit high degrees of honor, integrity, and morality.

It is also expected that the Oakwood student will deal with others with compassion and

sensitivity. In light of this, the University provides the context for the Oakwood Man and the

Oakwood Woman to develop in their use of judgment, in personal maturation, and in their spiritual

journey. Any student desiring counsel and/or additional information concerning the Code of

Student Conduct may contact the Counselor, Residence Hall Directors, or the Vice President for

Student Services.

Student Handbook

In every community there are rules and regulations. It is the responsibility of every student

to read the Student Handbook available online at www.oakwood.edu. It is highly recommended

that you do so prior to becoming a registered student. Familiarity with and acceptance of the

requirements set forth in the Handbook will make life at Oakwood University easy to navigate.

A student’s standing in a Christian school is not solely based on his/her scholastic attainment

but also upon his/her general conduct and attitude toward the community in which he/she lives.

It is imperative that students of the university community adheres to all University policies and

procedures are adhered to. Any student who violates the rules of the university may be asked

to withdraw (see sections Student Citizenship, below, and Withdrawal from the University due to

Disciplinary Actions, in the Student Handbook).

Student Citizenship

Listed among the governing policies of the institution are infractions which are considered

cause for suspension and may be cause for dismissal or serious disciplinary action. Since no

student who makes a habit of indulging in any of these practices would knowingly be accepted

at Oakwood University, the ﬁ rst infraction may result in dismissal from school.

A student whose progress or conduct is unsatisfactory or whose inﬂ uence is detrimental may

be asked to withdraw at any time.

Any student suspended or expelled from school will be asked to vacate the campus and

may be subjected to charges of trespassing should he or she return without permission from the

administration. A student suspended for disciplinary reasons may not be allowed to make up

class work assigned and completed during his/her absence. Missed work may incur a grade of

“F” and will be computed in the student’s ﬁ nal grade.

Weekend/Overnight Leaves

Permission for an overnight or weekend leave may be obtained from the respective residence

halls. Written permission, regarding travel, is needed from the parent or guardian and must be

on ﬁ le for every student who is not of legal age (19 years of age in Alabama).

Use of Vehicles

Since the ownership and use of an automobile may have a negative impact on one’s success,

freshmen students are not encouraged to bring automobiles with them. Exceptions may be made

for freshmen residing off-campus and for freshmen who reside in residential halls, but who are

gainfully employed off-campus; such exceptions must ﬁ rst be approved by the Vice President for

Student Services.

All students who own or operate any type of motor vehicle (e.g., car, motorcycle, scooter)

must register it with the Department of Public Safety at the time of registration.

Students who operate vehicles on campus are required to have the following: a valid student

identiﬁ cation card, a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration documentation, and proof

of insurance coverage that meets or exceeds state liability limits. This documentation is to be

produced when requested by Public Safety ofﬁ cers. For further information, contact Public Safety

at (256) 726-7371.

Residential Housing

Oakwood University is a residential campus. As such, students living in the residence halls

are required to participate in one of the four meal programs (exception: nontraditional housing

residents can opt out of a meal plan). Students who wish to live off campus must meet one of

the following criteria:

* live with parent(s)/legal guardian(s) or grandparent(s) who maintain primary residence

in the Huntsville area

* live with sibling(s) or blood related aunt/uncle 23 years of age or older who maintain

primary residence in the Huntsville area (proof of Alabama residency required of a year

or more)

* married or single custodial parent

* at least 22 years of age or current/previous military service and not currently under

disciplinary probation

* taking six hours or fewer

Non-Coed Residential Housing Facilities

Edwards Hall (upper-class men) ext. 7180

Wade Hall (upper-class women) ext. 8207

Holland Hall (male freshmen and sophomores) ext. 7304

Carter Hall (female freshmen) ext. 7094

West Oaks Apartments (upper-class men/women) (256) 890-5001

The Annex’s (upper-class women) (256) 890-5001

Room Reservations

Room reservation will be based on at least 70 percent ﬁ nancial clearance, which includes

tuition, room and board, room damage deposit, residence hall activity fee, general health fee,

general student fee and medical insurance fee (when applicable).

Housing Damage Deposit and Activity Fee

New and returning students living on campus in traditional or non-traditional housing are

required to have a room damage deposit of $200.00 and a nonrefundable residence hall activity

fee of $50.00 on ﬁ le to be eligible for housing.

Apartments (Married or single parents)

The university owns 10 unfurnished two-bedroom apartments which are available to married

or single parent students. These apartments rent for reasonable amounts. To be eligible for family

housing, at least one spouse must currently be a full-time matriculated student in the traditional

program. For information, contact West Oaks Apartments (256) 726-8210 or westoaksapts@

oakwood.edu.

ACADEMIC POLICIES

Curriculum

The curriculum at Oakwood University reﬂ ects very distinctly the educational philosophy,

purposes, and needs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. From its earliest history, Seventh-

day Adventist education has been multipurpose—a combination of theory and practice. Strong

emphasis has been given to providing students with an undergraduate program that would grant

them job entry and provide opportunities for the development of a personal code of moral and

social values for Christian living in contemporary society. It is for this reason that the curricular

offerings at Oakwood University have a very pragmatic character. This is true in the humanities,

social sciences, applied sciences, and natural sciences. Because of the needs of the Seventh-day

Adventist Church, as well as society at large, Oakwood University has developed some disciplines

that are almost exclusively professional. However, regardless of the amount of vocational

emphasis, all baccalaureate and associate degree programs have been so organized that there

is a common core of general education studies required of all students.

The mission of the University strongly emphasizes health, the importance of service to the

world, the integration of spiritual instruction and understanding as a part of intellectual growth, and

the facilitation of cultural and personal afﬁ rmation. The general education core curriculum includes

courses in the philosophy of Christian education, basic computer literacy, health and recreation,

the humanities, foreign languages, mathematics, natural sciences, religion and theology, and

social sciences. Masters, baccalaureate and associate degree programs also are designed to

harmonize with the key elements of the university’s mission.

Oakwood has sixteen academic departments offering the following degrees: Associate of

Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of

Social Work, Bachelor of Music and Masters of Arts. About ﬁ fty majors and twenty-seven minors

are included.

Department Degree Major Minor

Allied Health B.S. Clinical Laboratory Science

B.S. Allied Health Science.

B.S. Child Dev./Family Stud.

M.P.H. Public Health

Biological Sciences B.S. Biology Biology

B.S. Biomedical Science

Business and B.S. Accounting Accounting

Information B.B.A. Business Administration

Systems B.S. Management Info. Systems Management

B.S. Finance Management Info. Sys.

B.S. Organizational Mgmt.* Marketing

M.B.A. Business Admin.

Chemistry B.S. Biochemistry

B.S. Chemistry Chemistry

Communication A.S., B.A. Visual Media Art

B.A. Communication Communication

B.A. Communication Media Communication Media

Visual Media

Department Degree Major Minor

Education B.S. Elementary Education

B.S. Biology Education

B.S. English Language Arts Ed.

B.S. Health/Physical Ed. Teaching

B.S. Mathematics Education

B.S. Music Education

B.S. Religious Education

B.S. Social Science Ed.

English and B.A. English English

Foreign Languages B.A. Spanish Spanish

Arabic**

French**

German**

Italian**

Portuguese**

NOTE: ** these minors can only be obtained through an Adventist Colleges Abroad

year-long program

Health and B.S. Fitness and Wellness Fitness and Wellness

Physical Education B.S. Health Science Health/Physical Education

History and B.A. History History

Political Science B.A. International Studies Amer. Civil Rights

B.A. Pre-Law Christian History

B.A. Public Policy Political Science

Mathematics and B.S. Applied Mathematics Mathematics

Computer Science B.A. Computer Networks

B.S. Computer Science Computer Science

B.S. Information Technology* Physics

B.A., B.S. Mathematics

Music B.A. Music Music

B.M. Music Comp. & Rec. Arts Recording Arts

B.M. Vocal Performance and Pedagogy

Nursing B.S. Nursing

Nutrition and B.S. Dietetics Dietetics

Dietetics

Psychology B.A., B.S. Psychology Psychology

B.S. General Psychology* Correctional Sci.

Sociology

Department Degree Major Minor

Religion and B.A. Biblical Studies & Languages Biblical Languages

Theology B.A. Ministerial Theology Theology

B.A. Pastoral Care &

Pre-Chaplaincy

B.S. Church Leadership*

M.A. Pastoral Studies

Social Work B.S.W. Social Work

Non-departmental A.S., B.S. General Studies

A.S., B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies

*Adult and Continuing Education degree programs.

The Academic Year

The academic year consists of two semesters, Fall and Spring, each of which covers a period

of approximately ﬁ fteen weeks and two-six week mini sessions held during the summer break.

Schedule of Classes

Each year the University publishes a schedule of classes which lists the courses offered, the

time of meetings, the rooms, and the instructors. The University reserves the right to set limits

on class size, when necessary, and to cancel any course offering for which there are fewer than

six students.

Course Numbers and Preﬁ xes

Courses of instruction are classiﬁ ed as remedial, lower division, and upper division. Remedial

courses, numbered 090 through 099 (not counted for graduation credits), may be required of

certain students. Lower division courses are numbered 100 through 299; upper division courses

are numbered 300 through 499; graduate courses are numbered 500-599. Students should take

each level in turn to avoid scheduling problems. Courses with (W) are designated writing courses.

Code to course abbreviations are:

AC Accounting FN Finance

AE Adult Education FR French

AH Allied Health FS Family Studies

AR Art FT Film/Television Production

BA Management GE Geography

BI Biological Sciences HC Health Care Administration

BJ Broadcast Journalism HI History

CD Child Development IN Interdisciplinary Studies

CH Chemistry IS Management Info. Systems

CM Computer Science IT Information Technology

CO Communications LD Leadership

EC Economics MA Mathematics

ED Education MU Music

EG Engineering ND Nutrition and Dietetics

EM Emergency Management OM Organizational Management

EN English OU (Not discipline speciﬁ c)

EP Entrepreneurship PE Health and Physical Education

PH Physics RG Religious Education

PJ Photojournalism RL Biblical Languages

PL Pre-Law RP Practical Studies

PS Political Science RT Theological and Religious Studies

PY Psychology SO Sociology

RB Biblical Studies SP Spanish

SW Social Work

Credit

The unit of credit is the semester hour. A semester hour is the amount of credit earned for

the satisfactory completion of one hour a week lecture or recitation or at least two hours a week

laboratory practice throughout one semester.

Hyphenated courses (e.g., 101-102) indicate that the sequence of courses should be taken

in order. Commas separating courses (e.g., 101, 102) indicate that the courses may be taken

out of sequence. The designation 3-3 indicates that the course carries three semester hours of

credit each semester for two semesters, and that the courses should be taken in sequence.

Study Load

Class load is governed by classiﬁ cation and previous academic performance as follows:

Classiﬁ cation Cum. GPA Maximum Load

Academic probation below 2.00 13 hours

Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors 2.00 17 hours

Sophomores and juniors 3.00 18 hours

Seniors 2.00 18 hours

Seniors 3.00 21 hours

The class load for any situation includes incompletes, online courses, and courses by coopera-

tive arrangement (neighboring colleges). All online courses and courses taken by cooperative

arrangement must be pre-approved by the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce. Courses taken without authorization

and courses taken that exceed the maximum study load limit will not be accepted by the University.

A class load of 12 credit hours is considered full-time and will satisfy the following authorities:

1. Immigration and Naturalization Service

2. Selective Service

3. Veterans Administration

4. Health, Education, and Welfare

5. U.S. Department of Labor

Classiﬁ cation of Students

New students are classiﬁ ed upon acceptance by the Ofﬁ ce of Enrollment Management.

Returning students’ classiﬁ cation for the year is determined by the amount of credit they have

earned at the beginning of the academic year. Students who may meet the hour requirement,

but whose cumulative grade point average is below 2.00, will be listed in the next lower class until

the cumulative grade point average is raised to 2.00 or better. Student classes are organized

early in the Fall semester according to the following levels of academic achievement (remedial

courses are not included).

Classiﬁ cation Minimum Cum. GPA Number of Semester Hours

Freshman 1.70 0 - 29

Sophomore 2.00 30 - 60

Junior 2.00 61 - 92

Senior 2.00 93+

Special Students

Special students accepted to the university fall in one of the following categories:

1. Postbaccalaureate refers to a student with a bachelor’s degree who is enrolled for part-

time or full-time work.

2. Unclassiﬁ ed applies to any student who meets admission standards but who has no

present plans to pursue a degree or to a student whose classiﬁ cation cannot be determined

at the time of admission.

3. Nondegree refers to a student enrolled in the traditional undergraduate courses and who

desires to take a course or courses for personal development. Courses are limited to

three semester hours or one course per semester.

4. Transient admission applies to a student submitting evidence that he or she is in good

and regular standing in an accredited college or university but who desires temporary

admission to Oakwood University for one semester, the grades and credits of which will

be transferred to his or her original institution.

5. Visiting student (refer to the Cooperative Programs section in this bulletin for details).

Class Standing

Freshmen are limited to lower division courses except by permission of the head of the

department in which the course is being taught. The lower division courses are open to freshmen

and sophomores and should be completed before the student progresses to the junior and senior

years.

A student entering the third year of university work who lacks any of the prescribed courses

of the lower division must ﬁ rst register for such prescribed courses of the lower division and then

complete the program from the upper division.

Beginning freshmen on academic probation will not be allowed to advance to regular academic

standing until all academic deﬁ ciencies have been removed and at least 12 hours of other college

credit have been earned with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.

Permanent Student Records

The student’s permanent academic record is the transcript. The transcript contains biographi-

cal, geographical, and academic information regarding courses taken and grades earned. This

information is taken from application for acceptance forms, registration forms, teachers’ grade

sheets, drop/add forms, and teachers’ change-of-grade forms.

Retention and Disposal of Student Records

The retention and disposal of student records is in accordance with the recommendations of

the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Ofﬁ cers, as published in the

guide entitled Retention of Records: A Guide for Retention and Disposal of Student Records.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

Oakwood University complies with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974

(FERPA). A student’s record is regarded as conﬁ dential, and release of this information is regulated

by the FERPA Act. Students have the right to inspect their records by scheduling an appointment

with the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce. Parents of students termed “dependent” for income tax purposes are

entitled to receive information relating to the students’ educational records upon request. A copy

of the act is on ﬁ le in the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce.

Student ID Veriﬁ cation for Online Coursework

In order to verify that students who register in a distance education course at Oakwood

University is the same student who participates in and completes the course and receives credit,

the following system is used:

1. All OU students are issued a secure, personal ID number and password when ﬁ rst admitted

to the University.

2. Students are instructed to change, utilizing the provisions available within the University’s

administrative software system, the original password to a personal password.

3. Students receive written instructions to protect the identity of their password at all times.

4. Students receive written instructions to change their password if they have concerns that it

has been compromised.

5. Students are instructed to use their personal ID number and password when accessing the

distance education course management platform--Desire to Learn (D2L).

6. Students are unable to participate in distance education courses without a valid OU approved

ID number and password.

7. Faculty must register a student into a distance education course using the student’s valid

OU ID number.

8. The administrative software system will not accept a student ID number if it is not currently valid.

Registration

Registration includes advising, selection of courses, and payment of fees. Students are

required to register on the designated registration dates as published in the Bulletin. Information

on registration is available at the University/registration website. Students are not officially

registered for courses until they have been ﬁ nancially cleared.

Late Registration

Students failing to register during the scheduled registration periods are assessed a late

registration fee (See Financial Policies; fees are subject to change). Class periods missed

because of late registration are counted as absences from the class. Students registering late

may be required by the advisor and the Vice President for Academic Administration to reduce

their class load. Late registrants are required to make up course work already missed.

Drop/Add/Change of Section Process

Students who wish to add or drop a class or change a course section should follow this

process:

1. Before the published deadline, obtain the form from the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce

2. Secure the proper signatures

3. Pay the appropriate fee

4. Return the form to the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce by the published deadline

Expect a ‘W’ for a class dropped after the published deadline (ﬁ rst week-and-a-half of the

semester). Forgetting or failure to drop ofﬁ cially through processing the appropriate form will

result in a ﬁ nal grade of FA. A ‘W’ grade will be calculated in the attempted hours, but not in the

grade point average. A grade of ‘FA’ will be calculated in both the attempted hours and the grade

point average.

A charge of $10 is made for each change of schedule until the last day for any tuition refund,

except when the change is made necessary by the cancellation of a scheduled class or the change

of class time which renders it impossible for students to maintain their original schedule.

Withdrawal from the University

Students who choose to discontinue a course of study, must complete a withdrawal form at

least one week before ﬁ nal examinations begin. The form may be secured from the Registrar’s

Ofﬁ ce. (See Refund and Repayment Policy in the Financial Aid section of the bulletin).

Withdrawal due to Disciplinary Action. A student suspended for disciplinary reasons will not

be allowed to make up class work assigned and done during his/her absence. Missed work will

incur a grade of “F” and will be computed in the student’s ﬁ nal grade.

Final Examinations

Should the ﬁ nal examination schedule require a student to complete four examinations in one

day, arrangements may be made with the department chair to complete one of the examinations

at another time. Otherwise, all students must take the ﬁ nal examination in each course at the

time listed in the ofﬁ cial time schedule. Exceptions may be made only by the Vice President for

Academic Administration.

English Proﬁ ciency Examination

Each student is required to take a proﬁ ciency examination in English during the junior year.

Upper division transfer students who have completed Freshman Composition are required to

take the English Proﬁ ciency Examination during the ﬁ rst semester in which the examination is

offered. This examination is administered as scheduled in the calendar. Juniors who fail to pass

the examination twice are required to enroll in and pass EN 250 English Fundamentals in order

to qualify for graduation. Students who take EN 304 at Oakwood University and receive at least

a B (3.00) are exempt from this examination. A fee of $30 is charged for this examination. See

the Department of English and Foreign Languages for details.

Exit Examination

All seniors are required to pass a departmental exit examination in their major area of study

prior to graduation. Exit examinations may be internal or external, written by the department or

obtained from an external source such as the Educational Testing Service.

Life Experience Policy

Life experience credit is granted upon the evaluation of accomplishments and competencies

not ordinarily considered part of the traditional classroom experience. The policy is geared

toward the mature adult who has had a minimum of ten years experience in a given area. Credit,

however, is not applicable until the student has completed a minimum of 16 semester hours with

a minimum GPA of 2.00 at Oakwood University. It is the student’s responsibility to prove to the

satisfaction of the academic department that from experience he/she has developed competencies

that are equivalent to classroom learning. Academic departments may require a challenge exam.

Students should follow procedures outlined by the department which may include the following:

1. Describe learning experiences believed to translate into academic credit.

2. Suggest what courses are applicable.

3. Review documents with academic advisor.

4. Submit documentary evidence that may be used to verify the experiences identiﬁ ed (this

would include testimonials from former employers and/or supervisors).

5. Pass challenge examinations in areas for which credit is expected.

The following evaluation formula will be used:

1. Three hours will be given for each year of full-time work approved for credit by examination.

2. Not more than 25 percent of the 128 hours required for graduation shall be earned through

life experience.

3. Not more than 25 percent of the requirements for the major may be met through life

experience credit.

The charge for life experience credit is $282 per credit hour.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

A student who presents satisfactory evidence of having competence or exposure in a certain

area covered by a required course may meet an academic requirement by passing a CLEP test.

The following policies apply to the program:

1. The recommended maximum number of CLEP credits a student may apply toward

graduation is 32 semester hours.

2. In each major the maximum number of CLEP subject examination credits a student may

earn is determined by the major department.

3. In the case of the general education requirements, the Academic Policies Committee

will determine which courses can be taken by CLEP and how much credit a student may

earn from the basic general education requirements.

4. The minimum scores listed below must be acquired before credit can be granted. Changes

in scores by ETS (Educational Testing Services) may change acceptable scores by

Oakwood University.

5. Acceptable CLEP scores shall earn corresponding course credit, but no letter grade shall

be assigned or quality points considered.

6. Once CLEP credit is placed on the transcript, a student may not repeat, for a grade, the

course for which credit was given by examination.

7. If a student does not pass a CLEP test, no record is placed on the transcript. A subject

exam may be retaken three months after initial testing.

8. Incoming students wishing to take the CLEP test before entering Oakwood University

must have the approval of the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce before the test is taken.

9. All CLEP scores previously obtained at another school are subject to review by the

Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce.

10. A fee covering the cost of the examination and its administration will be charged each

student desiring to take the CLEP examination at Oakwood University.

11. CLEP examination is administered by the Career Development and Testing Center.

12. The student must complete and submit an Academic Request form to the Registrar’s

Ofﬁ ce to take a CLEP test.

The following table lists the CLEP subjects, corresponding courses and minimum scores

acceptable by Oakwood University:

CLEP subject Score Course Equivalent

American Government 50 PS 211 (3 hours)

American Literature 50 EN 301, 302 (6 hours)

Biology 50 BI 101-102 (6 hours)

Calculus 50 MA 171 (4 hours)

General Chemistry 50 CH 141-142 (6 hours)

College Algebra 50 MA 108 (3 hours)

College Composition 50 EN 111 (3 hours)

College Mathematics 50 MA 101 (3 hours)

English Literature 50 EN 211, 212 (6 hours)

French Language (Level I and II) 50 FR 101-102 (6 hours)

History of the United States I and II 50, 50 HI 211, 212 (6 hours)

Human Growth and Development 50 FS 355 (3 hours)

Introduction to Educational Psychology* 50 ED 200 (3 hours)

Financial Accounting 50 AC 220 (3 hours)

Introductory Business Law 50 BA 475 (3 hours)

Introductory Psychology 50 PY 101 (3 hours)

Introductory Sociology 50 SO 101 (3 hours)

Precalculus** 50, 50 MA 121-122 (6 hours)

or MA 123 (4 hours)

Principles of Macroeconomics 50 EC 283 (3 hours)

Principles of Microeconomics 50 EC 282 (3 hours)

Principles of Management 50 BA 310 (3 hours)

Principles of Marketing 50 MK 301 (3 hours)

Spanish Language 50 SP 101-102 (6 hours)

Western Civilization I and II 50, 50 HI 103, 104 (6 hours)

*Not acceptable for education majors.

**Must be MA 121-122 or MA 123 and not both.

Grading System

The grading system utilizes the four-point scale. The grade point values are outlined as fol-

lows:

Grade Grade Point

Per Hour

A (superior) ................................................................................................ 4.0

A- ............................................................................................................... 3.7

B+ ............................................................................................................... 3.3

B (above average) ..................................................................................... 3.0

B- ............................................................................................................... 2.7

C+ ............................................................................................................... 2.3

C (average) ................................................................................................ 2.0

C- ............................................................................................................... 1.7

D+ ............................................................................................................... 1.3

D (below average) ..................................................................................... 1.0

D- ............................................................................................................... 0.7

F (failure) ................................................................................................... 0.0

FA (failure due to absences) ....................................................................... 0.0

AU (audit)

DG (deferred grade)

I (incomplete) ........................................................................................... 0.0

WB (Academic Bankruptcy)

WIP (work in progress)

NC (noncredit)

NR (no report)

P/U (pass/unsatisfactory)

W (withdrew)

Grade Point Average

The cumulative grade point average and the grade point average (GPA) for the semester are

computed by totaling quality points earned in all courses attempted and dividing by the quality

hours attempted (GPA=QP/QHA). Credits are included in calculating the GPA for grades of F,

FA and I. The symbols AU, NC, DG, IP, NR, W, and P/U are disregarded in computing the grade

point average. Transfer work is not included in the cumulative GPA (except for repeated courses).

The academic progress record allows for repeated courses without GPA penalty. However,

the GPA used to determine the eligibility for ﬁ nancial aid includes all work attempted.

Pass/Unsatisfactory Procedures

To qualify for taking courses on a pass/unsatisfactory basis, a student must be a sophomore,

junior, or senior, and must not be on academic probation. No more than 16 hours may be taken on

this basis. The pass/unsatisfactory system applies to elective courses only. A pass is equivalent

to a C, although some graduate and professional schools treat the pass as a D.

Approval for the P/U option should be obtained at the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce before the close of

late registration.

Non-credit Courses

Oakwood University does not award academic credit for courses taken on non-credit basis.

Non-credit courses do not impact the GPA and are not calculated in the number of credits earned.

Deferred Grades

A deferred grade (DG) is assigned when an instructor determines that instructional obstacles,

not the student, are responsible for incomplete work. This may be the result of books or research

materials arriving late, equipment failure, or insufﬁ cient time. A statement of outstanding require-

ments, including deadlines for their completion, shall be made available to the student.

A DG will be changed to a regular grade when the class work is completed within the approved

deadline. Such a deadline might range from a few days to several weeks, but no longer than the

sixth week of the next semester, except in cases of research courses, even when the student is

not registered for the next semester. In the case of research courses, the deadline for completion

will be the end of the following semester. The DG automatically converts to an ”F” if not removed

within the prescribed time. Before the deadline expires, the instructor may submit a request for

an extension of the time to the Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Studies. The request must

be in writing and must be adequately justiﬁ ed.

Incomplete Work

When at the end of a semester students are behind in their class work, the teacher does not

automatically grant a grade of “I” for more time to complete the requirements. However, because

of interruptive illness or other unavoidable circumstances, students may request the privilege of

receiving a grade of “I” to allow more time to fulﬁ ll class requirements. They must apply in time

so that a ﬁ nal decision is made before the beginning of ﬁ nal examination week. The procedures

to be followed are:

1. Obtain and ﬁ ll out a “Request and Authorization for Incomplete” from the Ofﬁ ce of Academic

Administration.

2. Attach a physician’s statement if the reason is medical.

3. Obtain the appropriate signatures.

4. Return the form to the Ofﬁ ce of the Vice President for Academic Administration at least

ﬁ ve working days before the beginning of ﬁ nal examinations.

An ”I” may be changed to a regular grade when the class work is completed within the approved

deadline. Such a deadline might range from a few days to several weeks (at the discretion of

the instructor), but no longer than the sixth week of the next semester, even when the student is

not registered the next semester. The ”I” automatically converts to an ”F” if not removed within

the prescribed time. Should more time, because of further illness or unavoidable circumstances,

be needed to remove the incomplete, the student may, before the deadline expires, request in

writing an extension of time from the Academic Policies Committee.

Repeated Courses

A student may select to repeat a course. In all cases, the best grade for the repeated course

will be accepted for credit and used to calculate the cumulative GPA. Some departments place

a limit on the number of courses and/or the number of times a course may be repeated. Please

review the requirements for individual departments in the section of this bulletin entitled, “Depart-

ments of Instruction.”

Auditing Courses

A student who is interested in auditing a course should request this status from the Registrar’s

Ofﬁ ce during regular registration. Permission to audit the course is at the discretion of the course

instructor. Audited courses receive no credit and do not impact the GPA nor the number of credits

earned. The course will appear with an “AU” on the student’s transcript. The tuition charged

for auditing is one-half the regular charge for courses receiving credit. A course started on an

auditing basis cannot be changed to a credit basis after the ﬁ rst week of instruction.

Correspondence Courses

Oakwood University recognizes and accepts credit for courses taken with Griggs University and

International Academy, which is the extension division of the Associated Colleges of Seventh-day

Adventists. The policies governing acceptance of correspondence courses include:

• All requests for correspondence work must be approved by the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce and /

or the Academic Policies Committee.

• A maximum of 12 semester hours of correspondence work may apply toward a bac-

calaureate degree program and 8 semester hours toward an associate degree.

• While enrolled at Oakwood, a student will not be permitted to carry correspondence if

the course is available at the university.

• A correspondence course with a D grade or below is not acceptable for credit.

• No correspondence credit will be entered on the student’s record until a minimum of 16

hours in residence with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 has been earned.

It is not recommended that seniors do any correspondence or extension work. When such

work is done as an absolute necessity, the ofﬁ cial transcript for the work completed must be in

the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce by the ﬁ rst business day in March for spring graduation.

Griggs University courses do not meet the Alabama State Certiﬁ cation requirements for

education majors.

Grade Reports

Grade reports are issued to students via the student information portal on line at the end of

each semester.

Errors and Corrections

Students should carefully review grade reports at the end of each semester for correctness

as to the courses, credits, and grades recorded. Requests for corrections must be initiated within

four weeks after the issuance of the grade report.

Dean’s List

To qualify for the Dean’s List in a given semester, students must have a minimum grade point

average of 3.50, carry a minimum of 15 semester hours with no grade below a B (3.00), and have

no incompletes.

Honor Roll

Students who carry a minimum of 12 hours during a given semester, maintain a grade point

average of 3.00 or above with no grade below a C (2.00), and have no Incompletes shall be

considered honor students for the semester.

Honors Convocation

To give formal and public recognition for outstanding scholastic achievement, loyalty to

university standards, and exemplary citizenship, the University conducts an annual Honors

Convocation. To be eligible for participation the student must have a cumulative GPA of not less

than 3.50 for a minimum of 24 hours earned at Oakwood University or a cumulative GPA of 3.25

and a minimum of 33 hours earned at Oakwood University. All grades must be posted by the

end of January.

Graduation With Distinction

Students graduate with honors under the following conditions:

Honorable Mention Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25

Cum Laude Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50

Magna Cum Laude Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75

Summa Cum Laude Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.90

Academic Probation, Suspension, and Dismissal

A student whose cumulative GPA is less than 2.00 is placed on academic probation. Students

on academic probation should expect to take more than two years to complete the requirements

for an associate’s degree and more than four years to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. This

status requires the student to take part in the academic improvement program conducted by the

Center for Student Success (CSS). Failure of a student on academic probation to take part in this

program can result in dismissal from the university in most cases, unless there are catastrophic

extenuating circumstances that precluded the student’s participation in the program.

A student who fails to make acceptable academic progress according to the established

policies and procedures of the institution will be suspended. A ﬁ rst suspension because of poor

academic performance will result in ineligibility for readmission or reacceptance consideration for

a period of one semester from the date of suspension. If suspended a second time, the student

becomes eligible for readmission or reacceptance after one calendar year from the suspension

date. During that time the student must attend another accredited institution for at least one

semester, carrying a minimum of 12 semester hours with no grade lower than C. In both cases,

the student must apply for readmission through the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce.

Any student who after four academic semesters or 61 semester hours has not attained a

cumulative GPA of 2.00 will be recommended for suspension. During the suspension, the student

must attend another accredited college carrying a minimum class load of 12 hours and passing

with no grade lower than C. Class schedules must include courses previously taken at Oakwood

where grades of D or lower were received. Application for readmission must be submitted to the

Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce at Oakwood University.

A student recommended for suspension will receive an ofﬁ cial notiﬁ cation of their suspen-

sion or dismissal that includes an Academic Suspension Appeal Form. Notiﬁ cations for the Fall

semester will be made by December 22nd and for the Spring semester by May 31st. An appeal

can be made that documents catastrophic extenuating circumstances that may have impacted

the students’ academic progress. Once the student is notiﬁ ed, the following guidelines apply:

1. The appeal form must be completed and returned to the Academic Risk Management

Ofﬁ ce (ARM) of CSS within one week of receiving the notiﬁ cation.

2. A copy of either the Appeal Approval Form or Appeal Denial Form signed by the ARM

ofﬁ ce manager will be forwarded to the student within two weeks after receipt of the

appeal form.

Note that academic approval for readmission does not mean that a student meets ﬁ nancial aid

guidelines for Satisfactory Academic Progress. (Contact the Financial Aid Ofﬁ ce for assistance).

A student whose cumulative GPA is below 2.00 is denied the opportunity and permission to

represent the university in any ofﬁ cial capacity; to hold ofﬁ ce in any student organization; to be

employed in any academic administrative area involving records and conﬁ dentiality. Some social

restrictions involving leave requests may also apply.

Students on academic probation:

1. Must limit registration to a class load of 13 hours per semester.

2. Must be advised by the CSS academic advisors for class schedule approval during

registration.

3. Must include in the class load courses in which the student received a F. In some instances

related o their major or a transfer course, students may need to repeat a course they

eanred a D grade in.

4. Must register for remedial courses when the following conditions exist:

Condition Student must take:

ACT English is less than 16 or

SAT English (ERW) is less than 470

EN 095 and EN 099

ACT Math is less than 16 or

SAT Math is less than 480

MA 095

ACT composite is less than 17 or

SAT total is less than 920

OU 097

5. Must successfully pass remedial courses with at least a C before registering for classes

in English or mathematics.

6. Must receive weekly tutorial assistance at the CSS.

7. Must attend weekly advising sessions with the CSS academic advisor or weekly sessions

for students with a GPA below a 1.5.

Cooperative Programs

Cooperative programs are made available at Oakwood University for visiting students. A

visiting student arrangement exists with Alabama A & M University, Athens State College, John

C. Calhoun State Community College, the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and Oakwood

University. Under this arrangement, a student at any of the participating institutions may request

permission to attend a class at one of the other schools. Conditions governing the granting of

permission include the following:

1. The student must be a full-time student.

2. The student must have an overall average of C (2.00) or higher.

3. The course desired must be unavailable at the student’s home institution.

4. The student’s request must be approved by the advisor and other appropriate personnel.

5. Permission of the institution teaching the course is dependent upon availability of space

for the visitor after its own students are accommodated.

Any student interested in participating in the Visiting Student Program should complete and

submit to the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce a Cooperative Education Application form.

Adventist Colleges Abroad

Adventist Colleges Abroad (ACA) is a consortium of Seventh-day Adventist colleges and

universities in North America under the auspices of the Board of Higher Education, General

Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Maryland.

The ACA consortium provides opportunities to qualiﬁ ed undergraduate students for study

in other countries, such as Argentina, Austria, France, Kenya, and Spain, while completing the

requirements of their programs at their home colleges. This allows students to be immersed in

the culture and life of another country while becoming conversant in its language. Through such

experiences students also may gain an appreciation of, and perhaps an inspiration for, mission

or other multicultural service (see English and Foreign Languages department for details).

Student Missionary Program

Each year several Oakwood students go to foreign countries to serve as missionaries. The

range of their responsibilities include religious leadership, teaching, and industrial/vocational

work. For further information, contact Campus Ministries in the Ofﬁ ce of Spiritual Life.

Following are the academic requirements for student missionaries:

1. Applicants must have attained at least sophomore standing (minimum 30 semester hours)

with a cumulative grade point average of C or above, and no grade below C in all English

composition and grammar courses.

2. Applicants must have a B average or above in the subject area that they are expected

to teach as student missionaries.

Other Academic Information

Writing Emphasis Courses

Two upper-division writing emphasis courses of at least two hours each are required of

all students. Each department will designate and supervise at least one required course for its

majors which will emphasize essay type tests and/or written reports or a term paper. A (W) after

a course title designates a writing course.

Prerequisites

A course with prerequisites may not be taken until all prerequisites are met. Prerequisites

include, but are not limited to:

• Class standing: indicates that a certain number of credit hours must have been successfully

completed (see Classiﬁ cation of Students)

• Course titles: indicate which course(s) must have been completed with passing grade(s)

(see Degree Requirements)

Online Summer School

Oakwood University offers two mini-mesters during the summer break. Courses are available

to Oakwood University students and other students whose primary residence is in Alabama.

Each mini-mester is six weeks long. The online program offers students the ﬂ exibility to complete

courses from any location, the opportunity to lighten their load during the traditional school year,

and the option of completing degree requirements sooner. No textbook purchase is required for

many courses. Oakwood Online University holds membership in the National Council for State

Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). For more information, visit us online at: www.

oakwood.edu/academics/oakwood-online-university.

Transient Letters

Students desiring to register at another college or university with the intent of returning must

obtain a transient letter from the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce, which recommends the student for temporary

admission to the other school without the student having to go through normal admission require-

ments. Transient letters, however, are not granted for attendance at colleges or universities within

a ﬁ fty-mile radius of Huntsville during the fall or spring semesters.

Transient credits with grades below C- are not accepted. Acceptable credits are recorded

as transfer credits. Students from other schools desiring transient admission to Oakwood must

provide an ofﬁ cial letter of support from the home institution. Oakwood students must make the

request to have an ofﬁ cial transcript forwarded to Oakwood University once the course work is

completed.

Transcripts

The Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce releases an ofﬁ cial or unofﬁ cial transcript of a student’s work at Oakwood

upon the student’s request. Students may request an ofﬁ cial transcript online or by mail. The

instructions and fees for each can be found online at www.oakwood.edu/academics/registrar-ofﬁ ce

under Transcript Requests. Ofﬁ cial transcripts must be sent directly to the recipient indicated on

the student’s request.

Requests for unofﬁ cial transcripts must be made directly to the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce. The fee

for an unofﬁ cial transcript is $2.00. Requests by mail should be accompanied by cashier’s check

or money order. Requests in person should be accompanied by a receipt for payment from the

Student Accounts Ofﬁ ce. NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR CASH will be accepted by the Registrar’s

Ofﬁ ce.

Currently enrolled students may obtain a printout of their academic history for personal use

by accessing MyOakwood using the student ID and password.

The University reserves the right to withhold all information concerning the record of any

student who has unpaid accounts or other charges, or who is delinquent or in default status in

the payment of student loans.

Ofﬁ cial transcripts from other institutions which have been presented to Oakwood for admission

and evaluation of credit become the property of the University and are not reissued or copied for

release.

Class Absences

Attendance with punctuality is required at all classes and laboratory appointments. Absences

are counted from the ﬁ rst ofﬁ cial day of classes. If for any reason the total hours of absences

are double the number of credit hours of the course per semester, credit may, at the discretion

of the instructor, be forfeited and a grade of FA be recorded.

Authorized leaves of absence from campus do not excuse the student from required class

work. The student must make arrangements with the teacher for every anticipated school trip

and other authorized leaves at least 72 hours before the beginning of such anticipated schedules.

All makeup work involving examinations and other class requirements must be made up within

seven days after the absence occurs.

It is the responsibility of students to keep a record of their absences, to keep themselves

informed of the requirements of the instructor, to take all examinations at the time prescribed by

the instructor, and to turn in all assignments when they are due.

Academic Honesty

Oakwood University is dedicated to scholastic integrity. Consequently, students of the university

are required to maintain high Christian standards of honesty. If students are found or suspected

of engaging in any of the following types of academic misconduct, the procedures set forth in this

policy will be implemented.

Types of Academic Dishonesty:

1. Dishonesty in testing (e.g., copying from another student’s paper, using unauthorized

materials, or collaborating with any other person without authority from the instructor

during an examination; stealing test materials; obtaining test information prior, during, or

after an administered examination; or any other form of test dishonesty).

2. Plagiarism—deﬁ ned as unacknowledged use of another’s work (e.g., submitting any

written, oral, aesthetic, computer, or laboratory work prepared totally or in part by another

person; such work need not be copyrighted).

3. Any other practice deemed by the University as academic misconduct not listed above.

Procedures for Handling Academic Dishonesty

If a teacher ﬁ nds irrefutable evidence of academic dishonesty, the teacher should immediately

speak with the student and issue zero credit for the particular examination, assignment, or project.

If academic misconduct is suspected by a teacher, that teacher must follow certain steps.

1. The teacher must ﬁ rst speak with the student about the question of dishonesty. If the

student acknowledges engaging in academic misconduct, the student will be given no

credit for the particular examination, assignment, or project.

2. If the situation cannot be resolved between the teacher and student, then it must be

brought to the attention of the teacher’s department chair.

3. If the department chair is unable to resolve the matter, the Vice President for Academic

Administration must then be consulted, and may refer the issue to the Academic Appeals

Committee.

4. Subsequent incidents of academic dishonesty make a student eligible for dismissal from

the university. Students are, however, given the option of appealing this decision to the

Academic Appeals Committee.

5. Each established incident of academic misconduct shall be departmentally documented

and submitted to both the student, the student’s major department chair, the vice president

for Academic Administration, and the vice president for Student Services.

Academic Grievance

Any student who desires to express concern regarding instructional matters such as perceived

unfairness, grading methodology, cheating, or some other misunderstanding within or without the

classroom is encouraged to confer ﬁ rst with the instructor of the class and, if deemed necessary,

with the instructor’s department chair. If the matter is not resolved satisfactorily at the ﬁ rst two

levels, the student should confer with the dean of the school. The dean of the school may refer

the matter to the Vice President for Academic Administration (VPAA) should the matter not be

resolved.

The VPAA will review the matter to (a) make a ﬁ nal determination of the matter, or (b) refer

the matter to the Academic Appeals Committee for further review and recommendation. In either

case, the ﬁ nal decision is the responsibility of the VPAA.

The Academic Appeals Committee receives referrals directly from the VPAA. Cases are

referred to this committee if the VPAA determines that more information is needed to make an

equitable decision. The process is as follows: (a) the VPAA notiﬁ es the chair of the Academic

Appeals Committee of the student’s concern, (b) the aggrieved student submits a written report

of the complaint to the chair of the Academic Appeals Committee, and (c) a recommendation is

made to the VPAA.

Students or faculty members have the option to appear in person before the Academic Appeals

Committee, bringing documentation to support their views; however, it is not required that they

appear in person. It should be understood that the purpose of the appeals process is to peaceably

resolve issues which have not been resolved through other means. Therefore, the approach to

problem resolution in the appeals process is through consensus, so far as is possible.

The membership of the Academic Appeals Committee consists of six individuals: the USM

academic vice president, one elected student representative, two full-time teaching faculty, one

full-time staff member and the VPAA or designee.

Bulletin Selection

Students may meet degree requirements under the bulletin of initial registration or any

bulletin in effect during the time of continuous residence at Oakwood. Selecting the senior year

bulletin must be done prior to the ﬁ nal semester of the graduating year. Students who discontinue

enrollment must meet the following bulletin requirements:

1. If not enrolled for one calendar year or less, students may return under any bulletin in

effect during their previous continuous residence. Transfer credit will be accepted provided

that a transient letter request has received prior approval from the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce.

2. Students not enrolled for more than one calendar year must meet the requirements of

the current bulletin.

3. Seniors with 9 hours or less remaining at the time of spring graduation have a maximum

of two calendar years to complete their requirements and remain under the bulletin they

selected during their senior year.

4. All transfer students must fulﬁ ll the requirements of the current bulletin.

Double Major

Students may enroll for a double major provided they meet all of the requirements for both

majors. Pursuing a double major will require more than 120 hours and will take longer than four

years to complete.

Pre-Medicine

Biology and chemistry are the most frequently chosen majors at Oakwood for students prepar-

ing for a career in medicine. However, students from every academic major are accepted into

medical school. Diversity is actually encouraged by many medical schools which have come to

realize that students who pursue majors in art, literature, mathematics, engineering, psychology,

and other areas of liberal arts study tend to become well-rounded, and highly competent physicians.

To prepare for the medical school admission test (MCAT), students must take general biology,

general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, psychology, and sociology. Most medical

schools also require one calculus course.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Center for Student Success

The

purpose of the Center for Student Success (CSS) is to facilitate student learning and degree

completion by providing programs, resources and services that advance academic and spiritual

goal-setting, skill development, personal transition to and within the University setting, and effective

critical thinking and decision making. The following services are offered through CSS:

The Reading Lab: The Reading Lab provides intervention to students who scored less than 16

on the ACT ENGLISH or less than 410 on the SAT VERBAL. The lab also serves all students

who may have a reading need. The Lab is also utilized by other departments to prepare students

for the testing they need to pass to demonstrate readiness and proﬁ ciency for 100 to 400 level

courses required for a four-year degree.

In the Reading Lab students are taught techniques and strategies that promote scholastic

improvement for their success in college and beyond. Students increase their academic proﬁ ciency

in diverse reading environments using everyday vocabulary, by practicing reﬂ ective thinking and

responding, and by reading widely. The strategies enable them to read more, to read with better

speed and comprehension, and to integrate knowledge and understanding of the connections

between college courses through reading.

The Writing Lab: The Oakwood University Writing Lab is a free service offered to all Oakwood

University students. The Lab is staffed with trained Writing Lab assistants who help students

with all stages of the writing process in all disciplines. The lab staff utilize guided questions to

help writers understand assignments, generate content, and polish prose. The Writing Lab also

prepares remedial students for college writing through interactive labs and one-on-one tutoring.

Lab staff provide collaborative support to assist all writers in retaining ownership and responsibility

of their writing to become critical thinkers and independent writers. The Writing Lab is in Room

249 on the second ﬂ oor of Cunningham Hall. Our goal is to help all Oakwood University students

to become conﬁ dent about the RIGHT to WRITE.

Math Tutoring & Support: Tutoring and instructional support services for students taking MA095

are available in the computer labs of the Mathematics and Computer Sciences Department, Cooper

Complex B rooms 310 or 409. The students have access to a variety of materials, and tutors to

help them navigate and better understand the concepts covered. Each semester a schedule is

posted for the convenience of our students.

Academic Recovering Program: The Center for Student Success advisors work with students

whose academic performance falls below the institution’s requirement of good standing, a 2.00

GPA. Students with a career GPA below 1.99 are considered to be on academic probation. If

academic difﬁ culty continues, it is possible for a student to be suspended or dismissed. In support

of the student, advisors often work with them to develop a plan for success. To do this they must

work in partnership and understand the causes of the current situation, identify what needs to

change, and implement a plan for improvement. Its intention is to reconnect the student to the

school and its purpose to educate them academically, spiritually, and emotionally. Programming in

the form of individual advising sessions with students, workshops, and referrals to key resources

on and off campus is required for students on academic probation or who have been admitted

due to a Special Admit status. The individual advising sessions and workshops provide students

with training in both collegiate learning, personal understanding, and motivation towards success.

All Oakwood University students are welcome to attend the individual sessions or workshops but

it is a requirement for students on academic probation.

Peer Mentoring: Peer mentoring provides a student-to-student connection and resources

for ﬁ rst-year students in the classroom. Peer mentors wear many hats as they assist ﬁ rst-year

students in their transition from high school to college. These include being a role model of a

successful student, a coach for academic skills, a tutor for course content, and a resource for

campus information.

Tutorial Services: Tutoring is available to all students at the Center of Student Success to

supplement their learning experiences. Tutoring is available because there are times students

need additional help beyond the explanations given in class or found through independent

research. Tutoring is meant to encourage independence on the part of the student in need rather

than dependence on the tutor. The method used at the center is one-on-one peer interaction or

small group instruction.

First Year Experience and Advising

Retention(FYEA): The First Year Experience and Advising

Retention program is a composite of diagnostic, instructional, and supportive services for ﬁ rst-year

students. Its purpose is to increase students’ potential for academic success and adjustment to

the demands of university life. All entering ﬁ rst-year students and lower division transfer students

with less than 30 credits are required to take OU 101 Freshman Seminar, a semester-long course,

in addition to attending orientation at the beginning of the semester in which they enter Oakwood

University.

New Student Orientation: New student and transfer student orientation commences each year

during the fall semester one week prior to the ﬁ rst day of instruction. New students are expected to

report as notiﬁ ed and participate in the scheduled activities of the week. These include orientation

to the academic and residential requirements of the university and introductions to the resources

that are available to assist all students in successful matriculation. Developmental guidance and

instruction regarding tasks, skills, and attitudes that are essential for academic and personal

success are also presented.

Testing Center: The center serves students, faculty, staff and community members by admin-

istering exams and assessments in a secure environment. Services include administration of

admission, placement, credit by exam, psycho-educational, correspondence and distance educa-

tion examination proctoring, and other testing related to college and career success. The testing

center offers a technologically advanced computer testing lab with 20 testing stations, as well

as a traditional paper and pencil testing facility. The university Testing Center is a non-Saturday

testing center which provides an alternative day for students and community members whose

religious convictions preclude Saturday testing.

During new student and transfer student orientation, the American College Test (ACT) Residual

is administered to international, home schooled, transfer students, and freshmen who have not

already taken the ACT or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Students who have taken the ACT

or SAT are not eligible to take the ACT Residual Test. Results are used for placing students in

appropriate courses of study. This fulﬁ lls Alabama state requirements for entrance into special

programs and also assists advisors and counselors in their work of helping students to plan their

academic programs, evaluate their academic progress, and set realistic personal and career

goals. Test scores are used for institutional purposes and cannot be released to another college.

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP), is offered for students who presents

satisfactory evidence of having competence or exposure in a certain area covered by a required

course may meet an academic requirement by passing a CLEP test. CLEP testing is offered once

a semester. See the CLEP section for more information.

Disabilities Support Services: Documentation is essential in determining whether a student is

eligible to receive accommodations at Oakwood University under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation

Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and ADA Amendments Act of

2008. Any documentation provided will assist in the determination of appropriate accommoda-

tions. A diagnosis of a disorder/condition/syndrome does not automatically qualify an individual

for accommodations under the ADA. Students are required to provide current and comprehensive

documentation of their disability justifying a need for accommodation. The DSS ofﬁ ce reserves

the right to request additional documentation in order to determine appropriateness of reason-

able accommodations. Documentation relating to disabilities will be regarded with the highest

conﬁ dentiality and is maintained by the ofﬁ ce of Disability Support Services. For more information

contact the Dean of Student Success at [email protected]

Advising: Academic Advising assists students in the development of meaningful educational

plans consistent with their life goals. An important goal of the First Year Experience and Advis-

ing Retention program is to introduce all ﬁ rst-year students to the advising process. The major

components of this program include assigned advisors for each academic department, specialized

advisors for students at-risk of failure or not graduating.

Retention: Retention is a campus wide effort at Oakwood University. Therefore, the University

is committed to improving the quality of student life and learning. With retention as a responsibil-

ity, the department facilitates campus initiatives geared toward improving retention/graduation

rates. The Retention Committee establishes, reviews, and/or implements strategies to improve

student completion rates of the academic programs. It also works to improve student learning,

satisfaction, and successful achievement of educational goals. Finally, the committee assesses

the implementation, progress and effectiveness of these plans across the campus.

Early Alert Referrals: During the ﬁ rst two months of the Fall and Spring semester, before mid-term

exams, students struggling with academics are referred to the Center for Student Success by

faculty members. This is an early intervention procedure implemented by CSS to identify students

who are experiencing academic failure and attendance problems. In collaboration with faculty,

department chairs, and academic deans, the Center for Student Success will work to take speciﬁ c

steps through the Early Alert Tier System to help improve the student’s academic performance.

Remedial Courses. Incoming freshmen entering Oakwood University must pursue a prescribed

course of remedial studies during their ﬁ rst year, which may include any of the following: EN 095,

EN 099, MA 095, and OU 097. Students must register for remedial courses when the following

conditions exist:

• High School GPA is below 2.00; student must register for OU 097

• ACT composite is less than 17 or SAT total less than 920; student must register for OU 097

• ACT English score is less than 16 or SAT English score is less than 560; student must register

for EN 095 and EN 099

• ACT mathematics score is less than 16 or SAT mathematics score is less than 480; student

must register for MA 095

• Students who have scored less than 500 on the TOEFL must take EN 090 and EN 091 during

the ﬁ rst year.

These remedial courses, which are in addition to the 120 hours needed for graduation, must

each be passed with a minimum grade of C before registering for other courses in English and

mathematics. Any course failed must be repeated until passed. Grade and hours from remedial

courses will not be computed for graduation purposes in the cumulative GPA

Service-Learning: Service-learning at Oakwood University is a university wide initiative character-

ized by the integration of service into the curriculum. Generally, service-learning is deﬁ ned as a

course-based, credit-bearing educational experience in which students participate in organized

service activities that meets identiﬁ ed needs and reﬂ ect on the service activity in such a way as

to gain further understanding of course content, a broader appreciation of the discipline, and an

enhanced sense of personal values and civic responsibility. Each academic department will offer

at least one service-learning integrated course.

The University offers two service-learning courses designed to allow the students to gain

a better understanding and appreciation of service in the context of Christian faith. For further

information see the course descriptions for OU 201 Introduction to Christian Service and OU 205

Global Missions.

Career Connections Center

The Career Connections Center (CCC) is dedicated to maximizing career development and

academic support. It provides career skills development and programming, along with assessment

and counseling that encourage and guide individuals toward success.

A variety of career development services and programs are also available to students through-

out the school year including resume writing workshops, personal statement development, video

mock interview sessions with critique, career interest modules, dress for success seminars, and

various career focused services. Additionally, the department annually provides the opportunity

for students to interact with alumni and other professionals through the Youth Mentoring Task

Force (YMTF).

The CCC serves students, faculty, staff and community members by helping them prepare

for the work environment. Services include administration of career batteries, correspondence

with graduate schools, and professional certiﬁ cation and licensing information and support. In

addition, the center offers several interest inventories for those students who may not have

declared a major.

The Eva B. Dykes Library

https://www.library.oakwood.edu

Mission Statement: The Eva B. Dykes Library supports the university curriculum by providing

faculty, staff and students access to scholarly resources, instruction and services in order to

facilitate excellence in biblically-based teaching, learning, research and service.

Services

The Eva B. Dykes Library is the university’s information gateway that connects learners with

information and enables the creation and communication of knowledge. It offers a variety of print,

digital, archival, and multimedia materials and services to meet your information and research

needs. Your current Oakwood University ID card is your library card. Services include access

to more than 50 networked computers in the Computer Lab and throughout the library; wireless

internet connection; interlibrary loans from libraries worldwide, printing, varied study spaces, and

class or individual instruction. Librarians and staff are ready to assist you in identifying, locating,

evaluating, and using resources effectively and ethically.

Resources

In addition to the print book and periodical collections, resources include thousands of e-books,

academic databases and streaming media that are accessible on and off campus. Media

Resources makes available to library users thousands of DVDs, audio-books, e-readers, laptops,

digital cameras, LCD projectors, easels, and other multi-media equipment. The Alabama Virtual

Library (AVL) augments library e-resources with over 40 databases for Alabama students and

residents. The Eva B. Dykes Library is also the home of the University Archives, a unique research

collection of historical monographs, documents, photographs, objects, digital and media materials

about the history of Oakwood University and Black Seventh-day Adventism. The Clara Peterson-

Rock Museum offers a visual story of Oakwood University and Black Seventh-day Adventism in

the context of American and Adventist history.

Partnerships

Oakwood University students, faculty, and staff may also borrow books directly from the Learning

Resource Center at Alabama A&M University, from Athens State University Library and the library

at J.F. Drake Community and Technical College. Simply present your OU ID prior to checking

out items. You are responsible for all items borrowed. The library partners with campus entities

to present programs and workshops throughout the year.

The Library is an afﬁ liate member of the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries (NAAL), a member

of the Adventist Libraries Cooperative (ALICE), the Christian Library Network and LYRASIS. These

consortia offer resources at reduced cost and provide on-going professional development and

training for library faculty and staff. The Library holds professional memberships in the HBCU

Library Alliance, the American Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries,

Association of Seventh-day Adventist Librarians, and the Association of Christian Librarians

The Ellen G. White Estate Research Center

The Ellen G. White Estate Research Center is located on the lower level of the library. It houses

several complete sets of Ellen White’s published writings, duplicates of her original unpublished

letters and manuscripts (1844-1915), books about Ellen White and other Seventh-day Adventist

pioneers, denominational histories, and other related documents. Ellen White research software

tools are available.

Department Curriculum Laboratories

Individual departments of the university may have centers or laboratories for the practical

use of their students. For instance, the Mathematics Department has a mathematics/computer

science laboratory, located in the Cooper Science Complex, Building B, designed as a center

for the reinforcement of biology, chemistry, and physics. The Departments of Psychology and

Social Work share a computer laboratory located in Green Hall. The Department of Nursing has

a clinical skills laboratory that provides simulated clinical practice, and a computer laboratory with

test item databanks that assist students in preparing for the exit examination and the National

Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Other departments have seminar rooms

and places where students may use computers or get special assistance.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees

General

1. A candidate for a degree must have a satisfactory academic record and be of good

moral character. In addition, the candidate must possess personal attributes which will

reﬂ ect well upon Oakwood University. The University reserves the sole and ﬁ nal right to

determine whether the candidate possesses such personal attributes.

2. The student is responsible at all times for knowing his or her scholastic standing and for

fulﬁ lling all requirements of the University by referring to published academic policies,

regulations and standards and by consulting with the appropriate dean, department chair

or advisor. It is the student’s responsibility to ascertain and meet course requirements,

prerequisite requirements, graduation requirements, appropriate course sequencing, and

any other requirements of the University.

Quantitative

1. The satisfactory completion of required remedial courses and removal of admission

deﬁ ciencies. This may add to the total hours required to complete the degree.

2. The satisfactory completion of the general education requirements.

3. The satisfactory completion of a major of at least 36 hours, including a minimum of 16

hours of upper division courses, except in Interdisciplinary Studies.

4. The satisfactory completion of a minor, if required (see individual departments). A minor

must be between 18-21 hours, of which 8 hours must be upper division.

5. The satisfactory completion of the oral and written proﬁ ciency requirements (English

Proﬁ ciency Examination and CO 201 Fundamentals of Public Speaking).

6. The satisfactory completion of two upper division writing emphasis courses of at least

2 hours each, one of which must be in the major. A (W) after a course title designates a

writing course. EN112 is a prerequisite for all courses with the (W) designation.

7. The satisfactory completion of a minimum of 128 semester hours including 40 hours at

the upper division level. Remedial courses are not included in the total credits.

8. The satisfactory completion of the major departmental exit examination.

Qualitative

1. The attainment of a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00

2. The attainment of a minimum overall GPA of 2.25 in the major and 2.00 in the minor ﬁ elds.

3. No grade below C (2.00) may apply toward the major or minor.

4. No grade below C- (1.70) for EN 111 and EN 112, and no grade below D (1.00) in other

courses may apply toward the general education requirements.

Residence

At least 25% of the credit hours required for a degree must be earned through instruction

offered by Oakwood University, and include:

1. Satisfactory completion of at least 24 semester hours earned during the senior year.

2. Satisfactory completion of at least 20 semester hours at the upper division level.

3. Satisfactory completion of at least 8 upper division hours in the major ﬁ eld.

4. Satisfactory completion of at least 3 upper division hours in the minor ﬁ eld, if a minor is

selected or required.

Second Bachelor’s Degree

Two different bachelor’s degrees may be conferred at the same time if the candidate has met

the requirements of both degrees and has completed a minimum of 160 semester hours of credit.

The university does not grant two degrees of the same kind to any one person at the same time,

such as two B.A.’s or two B.S.’s. However, after one degree has been conferred, students may

earn a second degree a by completing an additional 32 or more semester credits, meeting the

basic degree requirements of both degrees and meeting the requirements of a second major.

GENERAL EDUCATION

Rationale

The General Education program of Oakwood University equips students with a broad,

informed, Christ-centered understanding of his/her service in the world. Through an integrative

and cross-disciplinary course of study, the General Education program provides the foundation

for students to develop intellectually, spiritually, physically, and professionally. It also prepares

students for the rigors of inquiry and praxis required for courses in their majors. Ultimately, the

General Education program prepares students for responsible leadership and service in com-

munities at home and abroad. The General Education curriculum accomplishes this primarily

through the active development of six critical competencies—broadening cultural awareness,

applying biblical foundations for moral decision-making, using effective oral and written com-

munication, demonstrating critical thinking, applying quantitative and scientiﬁ c reasoning, and

utilizing technology and information literacy appropriately. The ﬁ nal outcome of this integrative

and transformative educational process will be seen in the University’s unique product—the

Oakwood Man and the Oakwood Woman.

General Education Student Learning Outcomes

1. Cultural Awareness: Students will examine the impact of the contributions of diverse peoples

with an emphasis on African Americans and peoples of the African diaspora.

2. Biblical Foundations: Students will apply Biblical knowledge and Christ-centered values

and attitudes to current issues, health principles, service, and moral decision-making.

3. Communication: Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively to local,

national and global audiences using multiple methods.

4. Critical Thinking: Students will demonstrate competence in critical thinking through writing.

5. Quantitative and Scientiﬁ c Reasoning: Students will apply knowledge of basic science

and mathematics for understanding the physical and social world.

6. Technology/Information Literacy: Students will display competence in the application of

technology and information literacy.

General Education Requirements for all Bachelor’s Degrees

All bachelor’s degrees require a minimum of 120 semester hours composed of: general edu-

cation requirements (47-59 hours), major requirements, and electives. In those instances where

the credits for general education, the major, and electives within the major are less than 120

hours, additional electives outside the major are required. Variations in the total hours required

for degree completion or in the selection of general education courses are noted in the bulletin

sections of the appropriate departments. Please consult the appropriate academic advisor for

details.

General Education Curriculum

The following courses satisfy the general education requirements:

BIBLICAL STUDIES, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS: 16-17 hours

Students entering as freshmen are required to complete all religion requirements before gradu-

ation. Dual degree students are required to complete RG 102, RG 202, and RG 301. Transfer

students who are sophomores are required to complete RG 102, RG 202, and RG 301; juniors

and seniors are required to complete RG 202 and RG 301.

• RG 102 Life and Teachings of Jesus 3 hours

• RG 202 Fundamentals of SDA Beliefs 3 hours

• RG 301 The Gift of Prophecy 3 hours

• Select one course from: RG 101, RG 203, or RG 390 3 hours

• PE 211 Health Principles or ND 131 Nutrition 2-3 hours

• Select two PE activity courses from: PE 100-200 level courses, excludes

PE 205, PE 210, PE 270 and PE285 2 hours

HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS 12 hours

• EN 111, EN 112 Freshman Composition I, II (minimum grade of C-) 6 hours

• CO 201 Public Speaking 3 hours

• Select one course from: EN 201, EN 213, EN 221*, AR 217, MU 200, MU 223* 3 hours

• Foreign Language (see additional requirements)

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 10 hours

• OU 101 Freshman Seminar 2 hours

• ED 250 Fundamentals of Christian Education 2 hours

• Select one History course from: HI 103, 104, 265*, 267*,or 268* 3 hours

• Select one Psychology, Sociology or Social Work course from:

PY 101, SO 101, or SW 201 3 hours

SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS 6-8 hours

• Select one Biological or Physical science course from: BI 101, 102, 111, 131,

CH 100, CH 101, CH 141,PH 101, PH 103, PH 121 3-4 hours

• Select one Mathematics course from: MA 101, 108, 121, 123, 171 3-4 hours

TECHNOLOGY 3 hours

• Select one Technological Skills course from: IS 120 or CM 210 3 hours

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Select one *African-American culture course from: EN 221, HI 265, HI 267, HI 268 or MU

223 (also meets a requirement above)

• Two semesters (6 hours) of the same language is required for all B.A. degrees

• Any student who has not taken at least two full years of a single foreign modern language at

the high school level is required to take at least one full year of a single foreign language at

the college level.

Total for B.A. Degrees 53-59 hours

Total for other Baccalaureate Degrees 47-53 hours

Requirements for Associate Degrees

1. The satisfactory completion of required remedial courses and removal of admission deﬁ cien-

cies. This may add to the total hours required to complete the degree.

2. The satisfactory completion of the general education requirements for Associate Degrees.

3. The satisfactory completion of a major of at least 27 hours, including a minimum of 8 hours

of upper division courses.

4. The satisfactory completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours with a minimum cumulative

GPA of 2.00.

5. The attainment of a minimum overall GPA of 2.25 in the major. No grade below C may apply

toward the major.

6. A minimum of 24 semester hours in residence at Oakwood University.

7. The satisfactory completion of the major departmental exit examination.

General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees

All associate degrees require a minimum of 60 semester hours, composed of: general educa-

tion requirements (31-33); major requirements; electives, as required, in the major; and electives,

as necessary, outside the major. Variations in the total hours required for degree completion or

in the general education requirements are noted in the bulletin sections of the appropriate de-

partments. In those instances where the credits for general education, the major, and electives

within the major are less than 60 hours, additional electives are required. Please consult with the

appropriate academic advisor for details.

BIBLICAL STUDIES, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS: 9-10 hours

• RG 102 Life and Teachings of Jesus 3 hours

• RG 301 The Gift of Prophecy 3 hours

• PE 211 Health Principles or ND 131 Nutrition 2-3 hours

• Select one PE activity course from: PE 100-200 level courses, excludes

PE 205, PE 210, PE 270 and PE285 1 hour

HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS 9 hours

• EN 111, EN 112 Freshman Composition I, II (minimum grade of C-) 6 hours

• CO 201 Public Speaking 3 hours

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 7 hours

• OU 101 Freshman Seminar 2 hours

• ED 250 Fundamentals of Christian Education 2 hours

• Select one course from: HI 103, HI 104, HI 265*, HI 267*,or HI 268*

PY 101, SO 101, or SW 201 3 hours

SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS 3-4 hours

• Select one course from: BI 101, BI 102, BI 111, BI 131,CH 100, CH 101, CH 141,

PH 101, PH 103, PH 121, MA 101, MA 108, MA 121, MA 123, MA 171 3-4 hours

TECHNOLOGY 3 hours

• Select one Technological Skills course from: IS 120 or CM 210 3 hours

Total for Associate Degrees .................................................................................. 31-33 hours

Degree Candidacy

To be eligible to begin the degree candidacy process, a student must have no more than 36

hours to complete in their senior year, including both fall and spring semesters. Students are

considered degree candidates when the following have been satisfactorily met:

1. Approval of an Application for Graduation is processed through the major advisor to the

department chair by September 15 and to the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce by October 1 for seniors

enrolled during the fall semester.

2. Payment of the required graduation fee of $239 and an additional $100 for regalia by

October 15 of the academic year in which graduation is anticipated.

3. Payment of an extra $35 for each additional degree, beyond the ﬁ rst degree, by October

15 of the academic year in which graduation is anticipated.

3. CLEP, incompletes, and transfer credit results, including Griggs University credits, must

be in the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce by April 1 or the ﬁ rst business day in April for participation in

spring graduation.

4. Enrollment in Home Study courses must be completed by the end of regular registration

for the graduation term.

No application for spring graduation will be accepted after February 1.

Commencement Participation

The following policy deﬁ nes the requirements that must be met for students to participate in

commencement exercises. Spring graduates must:

• have an application for graduation on ﬁ le that has been reviewed and approved by the

Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce

• be enrolled in spring semester classes at Oakwood University that will complete all de-

gree requirements

• be ﬁ nancially cleared by the Student Accounts Ofﬁ ce

Graduation Diplomas

Diplomas for degree candidates are ordered for those qualiﬁ ed to participate in the senior

presentation program. Diplomas are only issued to graduates who have fulﬁ lled all academic

and ﬁ nancial obligations to the university. Diplomas are issued at the following times:

• by the end of June for spring semester completion

• by the end of August for summer completion

• by the end of December for fall semester completion

Graduation in Absentia

All spring semester degree candidates are expected to participate in the Commencement

exercises. A request to graduate in absentia must be sent to the Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce accompanied

by a receipt from the Student Accounts Ofﬁ ce for the $40 fee.

NON-DEPARTMENTAL DEGREES

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Purpose

The interdisciplinary studies major provides an opportunity for students to pursue an area of interest

that crosses disciplines and prepares them to meet the needs of new or undeﬁ

ned/emerging professions

and to achieve personal educational goals.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies degree will be proﬁ cient in the following

student learning outcomes:

1. Demonstrate the interrelatedness of their three ﬁ elds of study.

2. Apply an interdisciplinary approach to address complex problems and/or new situations.

3. Critique the strengths and weaknesses of each discipline when applied to problem-solving/

decision-making.

4. Formulate ideas and information effectively utilizing oral, written and appropriate media formats

5. Differentiate applicable general biblical principles for ethical decision-making in the disciplines

Major Requirements

1. The general education requirements are the same as for other B.A. degrees.

2. Instead of a single major, three disciplines of a minimum of 18 hours each are required. Each

discipline must include at least 11 upper division hours and fulﬁ ll the requirements for a minor in

the discipline, if offered. No more than two disciplines may be from the same department.

3. IN 410 Senior Seminar in Interdisciplinary Studies is required.

Students who are interested in this major are advised to meet with the director of the program as early as

possible to plan their program of study.

Course Description

IN 410 Senior Seminar in Interdisciplinary Studies 1 hour

This course requires an interdisciplinary approach by integrating three areas of study in addressing

contemporary issues. Students will select a contemporary topic of study and write a paper

demonstrating the interrelatedness and unique contributions that each area of study brings to the

topic. Special emphasis will be placed on the strengths and weaknesses of each discipline as part

of an integrated approach to problem-solving/decision-making. The proposed research must be

approved by the program advisor. Prerequisites: An Interdisciplinary Studies major and senior standing.

Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Purpose

The

Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree requires a minimum of 60 semester hours

composed of general education requirements and core elective hours. This degree provides students with

a broad-based education that promotes critical thinking skills and allows for an opportunity to make an

informed choice in educational preferences.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the A.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies degree will be proﬁ cient in the following

student learning outcomes:

1. Demonstrate general knowledge and applicatin of Biblical and theological issues and principles.

2. Exhibit a foundation in general education knowledge and skills.

3. Possess the ability to pursue further study or serve in various roles in the church or society.

Major Requirements

Recommended courses for Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Biblical Studies, Health and Wellness

RG 102 Life and Teachings of Jesus ......................................................................... 3 hours

RG 301 The Gift of Prophecy ..................................................................................... 3 hours

PE 211 Health Principles or ND 131 Nutrition ..................................................... 2 or 3 hours

Select 1 PE activity course .......................................................................................1 hour

Humanities and Fine Arts

EN 111 Freshman Composition I (minimum grade of C-) .......................................... 3 hours

EN 112 Freshman Composition II (minimum grade of C-) ......................................... 3 hours

CO 201 Public Speakinig ........................................................................................... 3 hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences

OU 101 Freshman Seminar ....................................................................................... 2 hours

ED 250 Fundamentals of Christian Education ........................................................... 2 hours

Select one from: HI 103, HI 104, HI 211, HI 212, HI 265, HI 267, HI 268, PY 101, SO 101,

or SW 201 ................................................................................................................. 3 hours

Science and Mathematics

Select one course from: BI 101, BI 102, BI 111, BI 131, CH 100, CH 101, CH 141, PH 101,

PH 103, PH 121, MA 101, MA 108, MA 121, MA 123. MA 171 ............................. 3-4 hours

Technology

IS 120 or CM 210 ....................................................................................................... 3 hours

Culture

African-American culture elective: HI 267, HI 268, EN 221 ....................................... 3 hours

Total General Education ............................................................................................ 33-34 hours

Core Elective Requirement (27 hours)

A minimum of 9 hours must be completed in 3 different disciplines including a minimum of 9 hours of

upper division courses to meet the core requirements. Only courses approved by the department chair of

each discipline will meet this requirement.

Each course taken by the student may be applied to only one program: general education, core

requirements, major, minor or free electives.

Bachelor of Science in General Studies

Purpose

Oakwood University developed its Bachelor of Science in General Studies program to meet the

needs of traditional Oakwood students who want to complete their college education without declaring a

speciﬁ

c major or minor. Students selecting this degree are encouraged to pursue further education that

focuses on a speciﬁ c discipline or career track.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the B.S. in General Studies will be proﬁ cient in the following student learning

outcomes:

1. Present content, whether verbally or in writing, in a coherent, organized fashion

2. Relate ideas and information effectively utilizing various formats

3. Support ethical judgments applying general applications of biblical principles

4. Appraise speciﬁ c areas of personal responsibility in a domestic and global society

5. Demonstrate competency in fundamental concepts, methods, and techniques used in various

ﬁ elds

6. Formulate how at least one area of study applies to a broader picture of human knowledge

Degree Requirements

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in General Studies must meet the degree requirements

as stated in the Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees section of this bulletin, with the following

variations:

1. Quantitative requirement 3: Only coursework with a C or better and not including courses fulﬁ lling

general education requirements shall be considered for meeting the requirements related to a major

(including a minimum of 40 hours of upper division courses). Coursework need not be discipline

speciﬁ c.

2. Qualitative requirement 2: The coursework identiﬁ ed for Quantitative requirement 3 must have

a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25, with no grade below C (2.00). No grade below C- (1.70) for

EN 111 and EN 112, and no grade below D (1.00) in other courses may apply toward the general

education requirements.

Students who are interested in this major must contact the director of the program as early as

possible to plan their program of study.

All General Studies majors are required to take an exit examination during their senior year. A minimum

of 73 percent is required for passing. Students who fail must retake the examination.

Associate of Science in General Studies

Purpose

The

Associate of Arts in General Studies degree requires a minimum of 60 semester hours

composed of general education requirements and core elective hours. This degree provides students

with a broad-based education that promotes critical thinking skills and allows for an opportunity to make

an informed choice in educational preferences.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the A.A. in General Studies degree will be proﬁ cient in the following student

learning outcomes:

1. Analyze and interpret texts in a variety of disciplines.

2. Present orally one’s own thoughts and plan.

3. Recognize a problem and devise a plan of action to solve it.

4. Demonstrate an ethical mindset and exercise professional responsibility in a global context.

Major Requirements

Recommended courses for Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Biblical Studies, Health and Wellness

RG 102 Life and Teachings of Jesus ......................................................................... 3 hours

RG 301 The Gift of Prophecy ..................................................................................... 3 hours

PE 211 Health Principles or ND 131 Nutrition ..................................................... 2 or 3 hours

Select 1 PE activity course .......................................................................................1 hour

Humanities and Fine Arts

EN 111 Freshman Composition I (minimum grade of C-) .......................................... 3 hours

EN 112 Freshman Composition II (minimum grade of C-) ......................................... 3 hours

CO 201 Public Speakinig ........................................................................................... 3 hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences

OU 101 Freshman Seminar ....................................................................................... 2 hours

ED 250 Fundamentals of Christian Education ........................................................... 2 hours

Select one from: HI 103, HI 104, HI 211, HI 212, HI 265, HI 267, HI 268, PY 101, SO 101,

or SW 201 ................................................................................................................. 3 hours

Science and Mathematics

Select one course from: BI 101, BI 102, BI 111, BI 131, CH 100, CH 101, CH 141, PH 101,

PH 103, PH 121, MA 101, MA 108, MA 121, MA 123. MA 171 ............................. 3-4 hours

Technology

IS 120 or CM 210 ....................................................................................................... 3 hours

Total General Education ............................................................................................ 32-33 hours

Core Elective requirements

The satisfactory completion of an area of study of at least 27 hours, including a minimum of 9 hours

of upper division courses.

Adult and Continuing Education

Director: Ellengold Goodridge, M.A.Ed./A.E.T

Majors: Church Leadership (B.S.)

General Psychology (B.S.)

General Studies (B.S.)

Information Technology (B.S.)

Organizational Management (B.S.)

Purpose

It is the purpose of the Ofﬁ ce of Adult and Continuing Education to meet the needs of working

adults who are twenty-ﬁ ve years or older and have one or more years of college credit (30 credits).

However, prospective students who have earned an Associate degree and are under the age of

25 may also apply to the LEAP program.

Application for Admission

All inquiries and applicants must apply online at leap.oakwood.edu

Contact Information:

Oakwood University

Ofﬁ ce of Adult and Continuing Education

McKee Business and Technology Building (Lower Level)

7000 Adventist Boulevard, Huntsville, AL 35896

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone: 256-726-7098

Fax: 256-726-8223

Admission to Adult and Continuing Education Program

To be admitted into the Adult and Continuing Education degree completion program, students

must:

1. Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours from a regionally accredited college/post-

secondary institution (70 semester hours for General Studies program). For Information

Technology, students must have 10 hours of IT related coursework or one year experience

working in an IT related ﬁ eld within the last three years.

2. Be at least 25 years old or earned an Associate degree and are under the age of 25.

3. Have a GPA of 2.00 or better on a 4.00 scale on prior academic work.

4. Have ofﬁ cial transcripts sent from all colleges and universities previously attended.

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all undergraduate policies, located in the undergraduate

studies section, are also applicable to the Adult and Continuing Education students.

Academic Year for LEAP

The academic year runs from July to December, fall semester; January to June is the spring

semester.

Schedule of Classes

Each semester the Ofﬁ ce of Adult and Continuing Education publishes a schedule of classes

which lists the courses offered, the time of meetings, the rooms, and the instructors. The University

reserves the right to set limits on class size, when necessary, and to cancel any course offering

for which there are fewer than six students.

Drop/Add Process for LEAP

If students want to drop a class or change a section, they must follow one of these procedures:

1. Obtain a drop/add form from the Ofﬁ ce of Adult and Continuing Education or under LEAP

Forms in MyOakwood. Drop a course by 5:30 p.m. on the date of the second class date for

a full refund. No grade will appear on the transcript; OR

2. A course may be dropped by 5:30 p.m. on the date of the third class meeting to receive a W

(Withdrawal) grade.

Forgetting or failure to drop ofﬁ cially by the speciﬁ ed time will result in a ﬁ nal grade of FA (Failure

due to absences).

If students want to add a class after having completed registration, they must follow one of

these procedures:

1. Students may not add a course after the course has begun.

2. Add a course online by the ﬁ rst day of class before 5:30 p.m.; or obtain a drop/add form from

the Ofﬁ ce of Adult and Continuing Education or under LEAP Forms in MyOakwood, and

submit it to the LEAP ofﬁ ce for appropriate signatures and fee (if required).

A charge of $10 is incurred for each change of schedule after a class has begun, except:

• when the change is made necessary by the class cancellation of a scheduled class, or

• the change of class time which renders it impossible for students to maintain their original

schedule.

Incomplete Work

Because of the compressed format of Adult and Continuing Education courses, the policy for

a grade of “I” (incomplete) varies from the traditional program. Students must adhere to these

procedures:

1. Obtain and ﬁ ll out a “Request and Authorization for Incomplete” from the Adult and Continu-

ing Education Ofﬁ ce.

2. Attach a physician’s statement if the reason is medical.

3. Obtain the appropriate signatures.

4. Return the form to the Ofﬁ ce of the Adult and Continuing Education at least ﬁ ve working days

before the last class meeting.

An “I” may be changed to a regular grade when the class work is completed within the approved

deadline. Such a deadline might range from a few days to several weeks (at the discretion of

the instructor), but no longer than 5 weeks after the end of the course, even when the student is

not currently registered for classes. The “I” automatically converts to an “F” if not removed within

the prescribed time. Should more time, because of further illness or unavoidable circumstances,

be needed to remove the incomplete, the student may, before the deadline expires, request in

writing an extension of time from the Director of Adult and Continuing Education.

Credit for Prior Learning

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) is granted upon the evaluation of accomplishments and

competencies not ordinarily considered part of the traditional classroom experience. The policy is

designed for the adult who has been accepted into the LEAP program, and paid the fee required

for the CPL evaluation. Credit, however, only applies to electives. It is the student’s responsibility

to prove to the satisfaction of the academic department disciplines that from experience he/she

has developed competencies that are equivalent to classroom learning. Students should follow

procedures outlined by the degree department which may include the following:

1. Meet with the academic advisor in the Ofﬁ ce of Adult and Continuing Education.

2. Pay applicable fee ($50).

3. Work with the CPL coordinator, LEAP program manager, and academic advisor, to determine

eligibility for earning credit for prior learning.

4. If eligible for CPL, submit documented evidence that will be used to verify the experiences

identiﬁ ed.

The following evaluation formula will be used:

1. Not more than 30 hours of the 120 credit hours required for graduation shall be earned

through CPL experience.

2. The charge for CPL credit is the same as the current tuition per credit hour charge.

Academic Bankruptcy Policy

The Adult and Continuing Education Academic Bankruptcy policy provides a second chance

to adults, who, since their tenure at Oakwood, have proven through their subsequent work record

and/or academic success that they can successfully matriculate through the program.

1. A LEAP applicant who was enrolled at Oakwood University ﬁ ve or more years ago, may petition

the Academic Administration department to have a maximum of three complete semesters

of coursework exempted from their Oakwood University grade point average calculation.

2. Students may not select individual courses; all work for each semester selected will be ex-

cluded from the GPA calculation.

3. A record of coursework taken and the grades earned will remain on the transcript, but the

quality point values will be removed from the cumulative quality point average. A notation

on the transcript will indicate which courses have been bankrupted.

4. Implementation of academic bankruptcy at Oakwood University does not guarantee that other

institutions will approve the action. This determination will be made by the representative

transfer institution.

5. A student may request and be granted academic forgiveness only once over their academic

lifetime at Oakwood University.

A successful petition for academic bankruptcy has no retroactive effect on any academic

determinations made prior to bankruptcy, including but not limited to: academic probation,

suspension, or dismissal; determinations of ineligibility to pursue application to upper division/

professional phase of College programs; Dean’s List eligibility; ﬁ nancial aid eligibility; or tuition

liability. A student with bankrupted course work is eligible for graduation and other honors which

are based on cumulative GPA.

Tuition Amnesty Program

Oakwood University offers ﬁ nancial amnesty or ‘tuition forgiveness’ to former students who

have not attended Oakwood University in the past ﬁ ve (5) years and wish to complete their Oak-

wood degrees through the University’s LEAP degree completion program in the Ofﬁ ce of Adult

and Continuing Education.

In order to receive tuition amnesty, former Oakwood students:

1. Must enroll in and complete one of the Oakwood University’s Bachelor of Science degrees

through the LEAP degree completion program in the Ofﬁ ce of Adult and Continuing Education.

2. Must keep their new Oakwood University LEAP tuition payments current.

3. Must complete all graduation requirements before the debt is forgiven. The “old” balance

will remain on the student’s account until the completion of all graduation requirements has

been conﬁ rmed by the Oakwood University’s Registrar’s Ofﬁ ce.

Oakwood University will not remove the past due tuition and fees owed on the student’s ac-

count until the student has fulﬁ lled the requirements to receive forgiveness of debt (amnesty).

As a result, the student may be ineligible to receive a refund.

When the graduation requirements are completed, former students will be awarded their

Oakwood degrees in either Organizational Management, Psychology, General Studies, Church

Leadership, Information Technology or any degree offered throught the LEAP program on the

applicable graduation conferment date, and at the same time, the former Oakwood University

debt will be erased.

Class Absences

Attendance with punctuality is required at all onsite classes and by all online dates. Absences

are counted from the ﬁ rst ofﬁ cial day of classes. Since LEAP classes are accelerated, two ab-

sences may, at the discretion of the instructor, result in a ﬁ nal grade of FA. It is the responsibility

of students to keep themselves informed of the requirements of the instructor, to take all examina-

tions at the time prescribed by the instructor, and to turn in all assignments when they are due.

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all undergraduate policies, located in the undergraduate studies

section, are also applicable to Adult and Continuing Education students.

General Education Requirements for all Majors

Adult Education Orientation Seminar ................................................. 1 semester hour

Computer and Health ......................................................................... 5 semester hours

Humanities ....................................................................................... 15 semester hours

Natural Science and Math .................................................................. 9 semester hours

Religion .............................................................................................. 6 semester hours

Required: One lower division: RG 101, RG 102, RG 202 or RG 203

Required: One upper division: RG 301 or RG 321

Social and Behavioral Sciences ......................................................... 9 semester hours

Total General Education Requirements ..................................... 45 semester hours

Total Degree Requirements for Graduation .................................................... 120 hours

Bachelor of Science in Church Leadership

The purpose of the B.S. in Church Leadership degree is to provide theological education

for individuals who are 25 years old or older, who have a keen sense of God’s calling on their

lives but are unable to attend traditional classes. Students completing this degree can integrate

Christ-centered biblical, theological, and evangelistic knowledge, with various leadership or service

oriented roles in their local church, their professional lives, or as volunteers in the community.

Students who complete the requirements for the B.S. in Church Leadership will be proﬁ cient in

the following student learning outcomes:

1. Utilize applicable leadership skills within organizational and church contexts

2. Critique ethical practices in organizations

3. Critique the practice of a ministerial vocation through the lenses of theology, history, the social

sciences and a Christ-centered knowledge of the Bible

4. Interpret Scripture through the utilization of sound hermeneutical and exegetical principles

that are compatible with a Christ-centered Seventh-day Adventist theological perspective

Major Requirements:

LD 300 Foundational Theories of Leadership Principles ........................................... 3 hours

LD 310 Communication Strategies in Leadership ...................................................... 3 hours

LD 320 Applied Leadership in Organizational Change .............................................. 3 hours

HI 314 History of the SDA Church ............................................................................. 3 hours

RB 311 New Testament .............................................................................................. 3 hours

RB 401 Hebrew Prophets .......................................................................................... 3 hours

RL 211 Greek I ........................................................................................................... 3 hours

RL 311 Hebrew I ........................................................................................................ 3 hours

RP 231 Personal Evangelism .................................................................................... 3 hours

RP 341 Biblical Preaching I........................................................................................ 3 hours

RP 431 Christian Ministry I......................................................................................... 3 hours

RP 434 Church Organization and Polity .................................................................... 3 hours

RP 442 Public Evangelism and Church Growth......................................................... 3 hours

RP 443 Christian Ministry II........................................................................................ 3 hours

RT 221 Biblical Hermeneutics .................................................................................... 2 hours

RT 322 World Religions ............................................................................................. 2 hours

RT 421 Christian Theology ........................................................................................ 3 hours

Total ........................................................................................................................ 49 hours

Exit Examination

All students in Church Leadership are required to take an exit examination during their ﬁ nal

semester. A minimum of 73 percent is required for passing, and a student who fails must retake

the examination.

Bachelor of Science in General Psychology

It is the purpose of the Adult and Continuing Education Department to provide the adult

student a liberal arts, undergraduate foundation with a basic understanding of the facts, principles,

approaches and methods in psychology.

Human understanding and service constitute great needs among people today and as a result,

psychology graduates are entering a variety of occupations in business, government, teaching,

and private human-services agencies. The bachelor’s degree in psychology is a ﬂ exible and

versatile way to prepare for a career in human services and diverse lines of work.

Students who complete the requirements for the B.S. in General Psychology will be proﬁ cient in

following student learning outcomes:

1. Evaluate psychological concepts using Biblical foundations

2. Apply concepts from psychological science (e.g., theory, research, etc.) to explain real-life

phenomena

3. Analyze data collected through the use of the scientiﬁ c method to solve problems

4. Demonstrate proﬁ ciency writing reports in APA format that focus on various research

designs in psychology

5. Demonstrate ethical behavior within the ﬁ eld of psychology

Major Requirements:

PY 101 Principles of Psychology ............................................................................... 3 hours

PY 201 Psychology of Religion .................................................................................. 3 hours

PY 280 Seminar in Psychology .................................................................................. 2 hours

PY 307 Statistical Methods ........................................................................................ 3 hours

PY 319 Theories of Personality .................................................................................. 3 hours

PY 320 Social Psychology ......................................................................................... 3 hours

PY 321 Abnormal Behavior ........................................................................................ 3 hours

PY 325 Developmental Psychology ........................................................................... 3 hours

PY 331 Group Dynamics............................................................................................ 3 hours

PY 361 Marriage and the Family................................................................................ 3 hours

PY 371 Biological Psychology.................................................................................... 3 hours

PY 401 History and Systems of Psychology .............................................................. 3 hours

PY 411 Research I ..................................................................................................... 3 hours

PY 415 Research II .................................................................................................... 3 hours

PY 423 Counseling Theories ..................................................................................... 3 hours

PY 460 Experimental Psychology and PY 460L Experimental Psy. Lab .................... 4 hours

Total ....................................................................................................................... 48 hours

Exit Examination

All Psychology students are required to take an exit examination during their ﬁ nal semester.

The minimum passing score is 70 percent. Students who do not achieve a passing score on their

ﬁ rst attempt may apply to take the exam again after completing remediation recommended by the

department. Students must complete the second administration of the exam within one calendar

year of the ﬁ rst administration during the ofﬁ cially scheduled exam time. Students who do not

successfully pass the second exam within one year will be referred to another degree program

(e.g. General Studies).

Bachelor of Science in General Studies

Oakwood University’s Bachelor of Science in General Studies program meets the needs of

students with two or more years of accumulated college credit (70 credits). The General Studies

program allows students the ﬂ exibility of choosing from the LEAP course offerings additional

concentrations of study. No majors or minors are required. Ideally for these majors the transcript

should demonstrate a concentrated academic focus.

Major Requirements:

Electives* ................................................................................................................. 35 hours

Upper-division semester credit hours ...................................................................... 40 hours

*Electives must include 40 upper-division credit hours

General Education program ..................................................................................... 45 hours

Total Hours for degree ............................................................................. 120 semester hours

Students who complete the requirements for the B.S. in General Studies will be proﬁ cient in

following student learning outcomes:

1. Express ideas and information logically in various formats

2. Support ethical judgements with clear cogent reasons

3. Describe speciﬁ c areas of personal responsibility in society

4. Demonstrate competency in fundamental concepts, methods, and techniques used in various

ﬁ elds

Exit Examination

All students in General Studies are required to take an exit examination during their ﬁ nal

semester. A minimum of 73 percent is required for passing. Student who fail must retake the

examination.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Careers in information technology/computer information systems-related areas are among

the high-earning, fast-growing, and high-demand ﬁ elds. Professionals who hold technology

certiﬁ cations and degrees can make tremendous advancement in their careers.

Oakwood University’s Information Technology degree was developed for people with existing

knowledge of the ﬁ eld to be able to earn an undergraduate degree. Applicants are expected to

have either a minimum of 10 hours of IT-related coursework within the last three years or one

year of experience in an IT-related ﬁ eld.

Students who complete the requirements for the B.S. in Information Technology will be proﬁ cient

in the following student learning outcomes:

1. Develop algorithms to solve problems

2. Write computer code using advanced programming language constructs

3. Explain how computers perform computations and execute at the hardware levell

4. Secure networks using various operating systems

5. Install and conﬁ gureactive directories, services and network hardware/software

6. Demonstrate proﬁ ciency in micro-computing and programming

7. Identify end-user technologies that can help organization operate more efﬁ ciently and more

effectively

9. Diagnose technology needs for organizations

Major Requirements:

CM 210 Computer Science I with C++ ....................................................................... 3 hours

CM 220 Computer Science Data Structures II with C++ ............................................ 3 hours

CM 340 Computer Logic Design ................................................................................ 3 hours

CM 350 Computer Architecture .................................................................................. 3 hours

CM 367 Programming Languages ............................................................................. 3 hours

IS 330 Network Management and Telecommunications ............................................ 3 hours

IS 335 Modern Database Design & Implication ......................................................... 3 hours

IS 342 Advanced Business Networks (Lab) ............................................................... 3 hours

IS 343 Information Security (7-week class) ............................................................... 3 hours

IS 405 Information Policy (7-week class) ................................................................... 3 hours

IS 420 Project Management for Information Systems ............................................... 3 hours

IS 450 Information Resource Management ............................................................... 3 hours

IT 320 Web Design & Multimedia ............................................................................. 3 hours

IT-related Electives .................................................................................................... 4 hours

Total ........................................................................................................................ 43 hours

Exit Examination

Students majoring in Information Technology are required to pass an exit examination with

at least a grade of C (70%).

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management

The bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management is designed to equip students reach

their business-focused career goals and develop management skills necessary to excel within

many business arenas. The program equips learners to become an effective manager, supervisor,

leader, or entrepreneur.

The Organizational Management degree track is offered either fully online or fully on-site

(cohort required).

Students who complete the requirements for the B.S. in Organizational Management will be

proﬁ cient in the following student learning outcomes:

1. Demonstrate mastery of basic management concepts

Apply the various functions of management to the internal and external organizational and

external organizational environment

3. Implement sound decision-making and problem-solving skills to adapt to changing

domestic and global markets

4. Execute electronic devices, software and technology to enhance the communication

process in the business sector

5. Select and effectively communicate ideas and information in oral, written and various

formats

6. Differentiate between business and biblical ethical principles and practices in leadership

and management

Major Requirements:

OM 301 Adult Development and Life Assessment ..................................................... 3 hours

OM 303 Foundations of Management ....................................................................... 3 hours

OM 304 Principles of Business Writing (W) ............................................................... 3 hours

OM 305 Group & Organizational Dynamics ............................................................... 3 hours

OM 308 Marketing for Managers ............................................................................... 4 hours

OM 309 Accounting for Managers ............................................................................. 4 hours

OM 330 Economics for Managers ............................................................................. 4 hours

OM 340 Finance for Managers .................................................................................. 4 hours

OM 350 Personnel Management ............................................................................... 3 hours

OM 413 Legal & Social Environment in Business ...................................................... 3 hours

OM 430 Research Design & Analysis ........................................................................ 3 hours

OM 440 Career Management Seminar ...................................................................... 1 hour

Business-related Electives ......................................................................................... 6 hours

Total ........................................................................................................................ 44 hours

Exit Examination

All OM students are required to successfully pass a standardized examination from Educational

Testing Services (ETS), administered near the end of the student’s ﬁ nal semester. There is a

charge of $35 for the exit exam. Student who take the departmental exam and are unsuccessful

must enroll in the OM 250 Business Review course. An exit exam will be repeated at the end of

the OM 250 course. The student is not billed for this second exam taken in the OM 250 course.

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Dean: Kenneth LaiHing, Ph.D.

Purpose Statement

The School of Arts and Sciences supports the mission of Oakwood University through its com-

mitment

to create an academic environment where faculty teaching, scholarship and service

enhance the academic, spiritual, social and physical development of its students. The school

seeks to equip all students with the skills necessary for success in a rapidly evolving environment:

critical thinking, effective oral and written communication, research, and computer competency.

Departments

Biological Sciences

Juliet Bailey-Penrod, Ph.D.

Chair

Chemistry

Marlon Rhem, Ph.D.

Chair

Communication

Rennae Elliott, Ph.D.

Chair

English and Foreign Languages

Ramona Hyman, Ph.D.

Chair

Mathematics and Computer Sciences

Lisa James, Ph.D.

Chair

Music

Jason Ferdinand, D.M.A..

Chair

Psychology

Martin Hodnett, Psy

.D.

Chair

Department of Biological Sciences

Professors:

Safawo Gullo, Ph.D.

Onesimus Otieno, Ph.D.

Londa Schmidt, Ph.D.

Elaine Vanterpool, Ph.D.

Associate Professors:

Juliet Bailey-Penrod, Ph.D. (Chair)

Juliet Durant, Ph.D.

Melissa Richardson, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors:

Marie-Claire Boutrin, Ph.D.

Stanton Dulan, M.D.

Majors: Biology (B.S.)

Biology Education (B.S.)

Biomedical Sciences (B.S.)

Minor: Biology

Purpose

It is the purpose of the Department of Biological Sciences to develop in its students a thor-

ough understanding and an appreciation of the principles underlying the basic functions of living

organisms. The curriculum is designed for those students wishing to enter graduate, medical,

dental, veterinary, or allied health schools, as well as for those planning to teach in elementary

or secondary schools. Opportunity is also available for laboratory research for those planning to

enter research careers.

High School Preparation

Students wishing to pursue a degree in biology or biomedical sciences should take high school

courses in biology, chemistry, general science, and mathematics. Where possible AP classes in

any or all of these areas should be considered.

Program Description

The Department of Biological Sciences endeavors to develop in its students a thorough

understanding and appreciation of the principles underlying the basic structure and functions

of living organisms. The basic principles of molecular, cellular, physiological, morphological,

developmental, ecological biology and genetics are emphasized. Biology graduates have been

taught to think critically, to work independently and to make meaningful contributions to team

efforts. Students are encouraged to participate in research and problem solving activities which

deepen their appreciation of the ﬁ eld of biology, increase their skills in laboratory techniques and

applications; and their awareness of the available opportunities. The program prepares students

for further studies in graduate and professional schools, and for careers in a variety of ﬁ elds.

Exit Examination

All senior biology and biomedical science majors are required to take the exit examination.

The ETS Major Field Test (MFT), is used as the exit exam. A scaled score representing one

standard deviation below the mean of the national mean is considered a pass. Students who

fail to achieve this score after two attempts must take BI 250 Biology Review. Students can opt

to take the GRE Advanced Biology Test which must be passed with a score of at least 850.

Career Opportunities

A degree in Biology or biomedical sciences remains the major of choice for students who

desire to enter the ﬁ elds of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and biomedical

research. Students interested in nursing and other health related ﬁ eld will ﬁ nd that biology

provides the best foundation for entry to and success in these areas. It is also the best degree

for conservation, crop development, biology education, bioinformatics, biotechnology, medical

and scientiﬁ c illustration, and many other career choices.

Major Degree Requirements

Students are required to complete co-requisites courses and labs for application towards a

degree in Biology and Biomedical Sciences. Students from other departments must consult with

their advisors and program coordinators for co-requisites degree requirements.

Bachelor of Science in Biology

The biology program is a four-year full time course of study requiring the successful completion

of 128 approved semester credits and leads to a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology.

Students in this program must maintain a minimum cumulative science GPA of 2.25. This degree

is designed to equip the students in such a way that they have the wide spectrum of careers in

Biology open to them.

Students who complete the B.S. in Biology will be proﬁ cient in the following student learning

outcomes:

1. Correctly apply the scientiﬁ c method

Integrate cellular, systemic and organismal processes

3. Illustrate basic biological concepts

4. Identify a Biblical principle in relation to biological concepts and processes

5. Demonstrate the ability to perform quantitative analysis using instrumentation or other

technological resources

Major Requirements:

BI 132 General Biology and Laboratory ....................................................................4 hours

BI 204 Introduction to Research .............................................................................. 1 hour

BI 215 Introductory Biostatistics ................................................................................2 hours

BI 230 Plant Biology and Laboratory ........................................................................4 hours

BI 321 Genetics and Laboratory ...............................................................................4 hours

BI 323 Undergraduate Research ............................................................................. 1 hour

BI 403 Biology Seminar ........................................................................................... 1 hour

BI 430 Philosophy of Science ...................................................................................2 hours

BI 460 Cell and Molecular Biology and Laboratory ...................................................4 hours

BI Electives*(12 hours should be upper division) ....................................................20 hours

CH 141-142 General Chemistry and Laboratory ......................................................8 hours

CH 311-312 Organic Chemistry I-II and Laboratory).................................................8 hours

PH 103-104 General Physics and Laboratory) .........................................................8 hours

Total .......................................................................................................................67 hours

General Education ............................................................................................ 49-50 hours

Free electives ........................................................................................................ 3-4 hours

Total required for degree .........................................................................................120 hours

Required General Education selections: Students must select the following:

Science and Mathematics (no grade below C)

BI 131 General Biology and Lab ...............................................................................4 hours

MA 171 Calculus I (MA 121, 122, or 123 may be required ﬁ rst) ...............................4 hours

Each course taken by the student may be applied to only one program: general education,

major, minor or free electives.

*Premedical students should include BI 331 Histology, and BI 388 Developmental Biology,

BI 422-423 General Physiology, BI 481-482 Human Gross Anatomy as part of their biology

electives; premedical students may wish to take CH 401-402 Biochemistry, MA 171 Calculus I,

PY 101 Principles of Psychology, SO 101 Principles of Sociology, and to discuss requirements

for medical school with their advisors by the ﬁ rst semester of their junior year.

Bachelor of Science in Biology Education

This program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

(CEAP). The program qualiﬁ es a person to teach secondary school biology. After graduation,

students may apply for the Alabama Class B Certiﬁ cate: Biology, grades 7-12; and the SDA Basic

Teaching Certiﬁ cate: Biology, grades 7-12.

Refer to the Department of Education section in this bulletin for the program outline. Program

advisor: O. Otieno.

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences

The biomedical sciences program is a four-year, full time intensive course of study requiring

the successful completion of 128 approved semester credits and leading to a Bachelor of Science

(BS) degree in Biomedical Sciences. For continued enrollment in the program, a student must

maintain a cumulative science GPA of 3.20. First-year applicants must have: 1) a SAT combined

score of at least 1100, with a mathematics score of at least 500 or an ACT score of at least 23; 2)

an overall grade point average of B or higher in the sciences; 3) research or outreach experience;

and 4) AP and Honors courses.

Students who complete the B.S. in Biomedical Science will be proﬁ cient in the following student

learning outcomes:

1. Correctly apply the scientiﬁ c method

Demonstrate integration of cellular, systemic, and organismal processes

3. Illustrate basic biological concepts

4. Identify a Biblical principle in relation to biological concepts and processes

5. Demonstrate the ability to perform quantitative analysis using instrumentation or other

technological resources

Major Requirements:

BI 132 General Biology and Laboratory ....................................................................4 hours

BI 204 Introduction to Research .............................................................................. 1 hour

BI 215 Introductory Biostatistics ................................................................................2 hours

BI 241 General Microbiology and Laboratory ...........................................................4 hours

BI 316 Biological Instrumentation .............................................................................2 hours

BI 321 Genetics and Laboratory ...............................................................................4 hours

BI 323 Undergraduate Research ............................................................................. 1 hour

BI 331 Histology and Laboratory ...............................................................................4 hours

BI 388 Developmental Biology and Laboratory .........................................................4 hours

BI 430 Philosophy of Science ...................................................................................2 hours

BI 460 Cellular and Molecular Biology and Laboratory .............................................4 hours

BI 481-482 Human Gross Anatomy I-II and Laboratory ............................................8 hours

BI Electives ..............................................................................................................8 hours

CH 141-CH 142 General Chemistry and Laboratory ................................................8 hours

CH 311-312 Organic Chemistry I-II and Laboratory ..................................................8 hours

CH 401 Biochemistry I and Laboratory .....................................................................4 hours

CH 402 Biochemistry II .............................................................................................3 hours

PE 450 Epidemiology ................................................................................................3 hours

PH 103-104 General Physics and Laboratory ..........................................................8 hours

Total .......................................................................................................................82 hours

General Education ...................................................................................................... 49-50

Total required for degree ................................................................................ 131-132 hours

Required General Education selections: Students must select the following:

Science and Mathematics (no grade below C)

BI 131 General Biology and Lab ...............................................................................4 hours

MA 171 Calculus I (MA 121, 122, or 123 may be required ﬁ rst) ...............................4 hours

Biblical Studies, Health, and Wellness

RG 321 Christian Ethics ........................................................................................3 hours

Each course taken by the student may be applied to o

nly one program: general education,

major, minor or free electives.

Minor in Biology

BI 131-132 General Biology and Laboratory .............................................................8 hours

BI 230 Plant Biology and Laboratory ........................................................................4 hours

BI 430 Philosophy of Science ...................................................................................2 hours

BI Electives (upper division) ......................................................................................6 hours

Total .......................................................................................................................20 hours

Department of Chemistry

Professors:

Kenneth LaiHing, Ph.D.

Rufus Ranatunga, Ph.D.

Marlon Rhem, Ph.D., (Chair)

Alexandre Volkov, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Steven LaiHing, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor:

Kevin Anderson, Ph.D.

Patrick Ochieng, Ph.D.

Majors: Biochemistry (B.S.)

Chemistry (B.S.)

Chemistry/Chemical Engineering (B.S.)

Minor: Chemistry

Purpose

The purpose of the Department of Chemistry is to provide students with quality Christian

education

that integrates faith with science, technology and learning. The Department prepares

graduates to serve humanity as chemists, biochemists and health care professionals. Also, the

department prepares them for graduate or professional school in fulﬁ llment of their educational

objectives.

High School Preparation

Students planning to study chemistry at Oakwood sho

uld include as many science and

mathematics courses as possible in high school, and they should endeavor to make superior

grades in these courses. The following courses are strongly recommended: Algebra I, Algebra

II, Precalculus, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Application for Admission

To be admitted as a major in the Department of Chemistry, students must have completed

at least 32 hours of course work, including EN 112 Freshman Composition, and have an overall

minimum GPA of 2.25.

Prerequisites:

All prerequisites must be passed with a minimum grade of C.

Exit Examinations

Chemistry majors will be required to take an exit examination prepared by the American

Chemical

Society that will be administered in the junior year. The examination is designed to

ascertain the student’s general knowledge of the subject areas of general, organic, analytical,

physical chemistry, instrumental methods and biochemistry. A minimum of 45 percent is required

for passing, and if failed, the student may repeat the examination in the senior year.

Career Opportunities

Ask an old chemist what he would like most, and his answer would be, ‘’a young chemist.”

This

statement describes the atmosphere of enthusiasm about chemistry and chemical research

that permeates the department. Indeed, chemistry at Oakwood is an exciting confrontation of the

student with the theories and the methods of modern chemistry and biochemistry. Many of the

graduates of this department have earned doctoral degrees in science, medicine, and dentistry

from some of the most prestigious universities in this country and in Europe. Others have achieved

successful careers in the laboratories of government and industry as chemists, biochemists, and

engineers. Oakwood has been listed as one of the 23 historically Black colleges that are most

productive of Black scientiﬁ c talent.

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

This program is designed to meet the needs of those students who are primarily interested in

preparing for careers in such areas as biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmacology, neurochemistry,

medicine, dentistry, or pharmacy.

Students who complete the B.S. in Biochemistry will be proﬁ cient in the following student learning

outcomes:

1. Demonstrate Christian values through service

Integrate best practices in the Biochemical Sciences

3. Construct laboratory reports using standard scientiﬁ c writing protocols

4. Evaluate fundamental concepts and applications in biochemical sciences necessary for

graduate/professional schools and discipline-related careers

Major Requirements:

CH 141-142 General Chemistry and Laboratory ......................................................8 hours

CH 211 Quantitative Analysis and Laboratory ..........................................................4 hours

CH 311-312 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory. ......................................................8 hours

CH 341 Physical Chemistry and Laboratory. ............................................................4 hours

CH 350 or 351 Chemistry Seminar .......................................................................... 1 hour

CH 401-402 Biochemistry and Laboratory ............................................................... 8 hours

CH 410 Applied Chemistry and Laboratory ...............................................................4 hours

CH 411 Instrumental Methods and Laboratory ....................................................... 4 hours

CH 490 or CH 491 or CH 492 Research & Independent Study ............................... 1 hour

BI 132 General Biology and Laboratory ...................................................................4 hours

BI 321 Genetics ........................................................................................................4 hours

BI 460 Cell and Molecular Biology or BI 481 Human Gross Anatomy I ....................4 hours

MA 172 Calculus II ....................................................................................................4 hours

PH 103-104 General Physics and Laboratory ..........................................................8 hours

Total ......................................................................................................................66 hours

General Education ............................................................................................ 49-50 hours

General Electives ......................................................................................................7 hours

Total required for degree ................................................................................ 122-123 hours

Required General Education Requirements: Students must select the following:

Science and Mathematics (no grade below C)

BI 131 General Biology and Laboratory ....................................................................4 hours

MA 171 Calculus I (MA 121-122 may be required ﬁ rst) ............................................4 hours

Each course taken by the student may be applied to only one program: general education,

major, minor or free electives.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

This is a ﬁ ve-year program in collaboration with the University of Alabama in Huntsville

where the student spends three years at Oakwood and two years at the University of Alabama in

Huntsville. After successful completion of all requirements, the University of Alabama in Huntsville

will grant the degree of B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Oakwood will grant the degree of B.S.

in Chemistry.

Students who complete the B.S. in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering program will be proﬁ cient

in the following student learning outcomes:

1. Demonstrate Christian values through service

2. Integrate best practices in the Biochemical Sciences

3. Construct laboratory reports using standard scientiﬁ c writing protocols

4. Evaluate fundamental concepts and applications in chemical sciences necessary for graduate/

professional schools and discipline-related career

5. Formulate chemistry laboratory protocols that are transferable to solving chemical engineering

design problems

Major Requirements:

CH 142 General Chemistry and Laboratory ............................................................4 hours

CH 311-312 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory .....................................................8 hours

CH 211 Quantitative Analysis and Laboratory .........................................................4 hours

CH 341 Physical Chemistry and Laboratory ...........................................................4 hours

MA 172 Calculus II ..................................................................................................4 hours

MA 271 Calculus III .................................................................................................4 hours

MA 311 Differential Equations .................................................................................3 hours

MA 321 Probability and Statistics .............................................................................3 hours

PH 121-122 General Physics (Calculus based) and Laboratory ..............................8 hours

Total ......................................................................................................................42 hours

General Education ............................................................................................ 49-50 hours

UAH requirements ..................................................................................................40 hours

Total required for degree ................................................................................ 131-132 hours

General Education Requirements: Students must select the following:

Science and Mathematics (no grade below C)

CH 141 General Chemistry and Laboratory ..............................................................4 hours

MA 171 Calculus I (MA 121-122 may be required ﬁ rst) ............................................4 hours

Each course taken by the student may be applied to only one program: general education,

major, minor or free electives.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

This program is designed to meet the needs of those chemistry majors who are primarily

interested in a professional career in chemistry or graduate studies. This program prepares the

student either for work in the chemical industry or for advanced studies in graduate school.

Students who complete the B.S. in Chemistry will be proﬁ cient in the following student learning

outcomes:

1. Demonstrate Christian values through service

Integrate best practices in the Biochemical Sciences

3. Construct laboratory reports using standard scientiﬁ c writing protocols

4. Evaluate fundamental concepts and applications in chemical sciences necessary for graduate/

professional schools and discipline-related career

Major Requirements:

CH 141-142 General Chemistry and Laboratory .................................................... 8 hours

CH 211 Quantitative Analysis and Laboratory ......................................................... 4 hours

CH 311-312 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory. .................................................... 8 hours

CH 341-342 Physical Chemistry and Laboratory. ................................................... 8 hours

CH 350 or CH 351 Chemistry Seminar ................................................................... 1 hour

CH 401 Biochemistry and Laboratory ......................................................................4 hours

CH 410 Applied Chemistry and Laboratory ..............................................................4 hours

CH 411 Instrumental Methods and Laboratory ........................................................4 hours

CH 490 or CH 491 or CH 492 Research & Independent Study ........................... 1-2 hours

MA 172-271 Calculus ...............................................................................................8 hours

MA 308 Linear Algebra .............................................................................................3 hours

MA 311 Differential Equations ..................................................................................3 hours

PH 103-104 General Physics and Laboratory ..........................................................8 hours

Total ................................................................................................................ 64-65 hours

General Education ............................................................................................ 49-50 hours

General Electives ......................................................................................................7 hours

Total hours required for degree are 120-122.

General Education Requirements: Students must select the following:

Science and Mathematics (no grade below C)

BI 131 General Biology and Laboratory ....................................................................4 hours

MA 171 Calculus I (MA 121,122, or 123 may be required ﬁ rst) ................................4 hours

Each course taken by the student may be applied to only one program: general education,

major, minor or free electives.

Minor in Chemistry

CH 141-142 General Chemistry and Laboratory ......................................................8 hours

CH 211 Quantitative Analysis and Laboratory ..........................................................4 hours

CH 311-312 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory. .....................................................8 hours

CH 350 or CH 351 Chemistry Seminar ................................................................... 1 hour

Total ......................................................................................................................21 hours

Each course taken by the student may be applied to only one program: general education,

major, minor or free electives

Department of Communication

Associate Professors:

R. Rennae Elliott, Ph.D., (Chair)

Bobby Harrison, M.S.

Janice Watson, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors:

Dawnette Chambers, M.S.

Dwyane Cheddar, M.A.

Kyna Hinson, M.A.

Majors Offered: Visual Media (A.S.)

Concentrations: Graphic Design, Photography

Communication (B.A.)

Concentrations: Communication Arts, Public Relations

Communication Media (B.A.)

Concentrations: Broadcast Journalism, Film & TV Production, Print/

Digital Media

Visual Media (B.A.)

Concentrations: Graphic Design, Photography, Photojournalism

Minors Offered: Art

Communication

Communication Media

Visual Media

Purpose

The purpose of the Communication Department is to s

hape the communication professionals

of tomorrow by providing a synergistic learning experience that combines spiritual awareness,

theoretical grounding, and practical application, thus enabling our students to successfully complete

in today’s marketplace.

Introduction

The Department of Communication serves a dual purpose. First, it provides general education

courses for a large segment of the student population; second, it offers majors in four distinct

areas.

Service Department

The department provides general education course offerings in public speaking and art, thus

serving most students.

Majors

The department offers three majors: communication, communication media, and visual media.

Communication: This major allows students to pursue one of two concentration tracks:

communication arts or public relations.

• The communication

arts concentration provides students with expertise applicable to

people-oriented careers, including the ability to organize and communicate ideas effectively

in a variety of contexts such as law, medicine, politics, management, etc.

• For those students who enjoy fast-paced excitement, the public relations concentration

facilitates the development and use of skills in a variety of areas, including event planning,

corporate communication, media relations, and crisis management.

Communication Media:

This major allows students to pursue one of three concentration tracks:

broadcast journalism, ﬁ lm & TV production, or print/digital media.

• The broadcast journalism concentration focuses on providing students with a high degree

of competency and knowledge enabling them to obtain entry-level positions in a broad

spectrum of radio and television information programming.

The ﬁ lm and television production concentration focuses on providing both practical and

theoretical knowledge needed to enter the workforce at entry level or graduate school.

Students should be able to demonstrate competencies in writing, technical operation,

producing, and directing.

• Graduates with emphasis in p

rint/digital media have built successful careers in newspaper

and broadcast journalism, web design, technical writing, education, governmental public

service, and law.

Visual Media: This major provides the students with skills to seek employment in the media

ﬁ elds of photojournalism, photography, or graphic design. Course content is designed to equip

students with theoretical and practical experience to handle creative solutions for his or her visual

media concentration selection

• The graphic design concentration develops the student’s ability to explore and create

visual concepts by hand and use of computer software to communicate ideas that inspire,

inform, and captivate the masses. Career opportunities include: multimedia, web, and logo

designers, creative/art director, and layout artist.

• The photography concentration focuses on the principles and techniques of communicating

information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on digital imaging

sensors, photographic ﬁ lms, and papers. The program prepares the student to enter the

world of professional photography careers in: portraiture, commercial, fashion, sports,

wedding, and freelance photography.

• The p

hotojournalism concentration provides the student with theories and practice in both

photography and writing. The two arts combined become a powerful means of conveying

concepts and ideas.

The Associate degree in Visual Media allows students to pursue one of two concentrations:

graphic design or photography.

• Graphic design prepares students to make rapid application of their skills in the world of

visual communication.

• Photography has very broad and practical uses such as photojournalism, portraiture,

documentation, illustration, and ﬁ ne art.

Students are encouraged to continue their preparation by completing one of the four year Visual

Media degrees after earning the associate degree.

High School Preparation

Students wishing to major in communication or art should follow the college preparatory

program in high school. Students should endeavor to read widely and learn to express themselves

clearly and correctly in speech and in writing.

Admission Requirements

Admission

to Oakwood University does not guarantee admission to the Department of Com-

munication. Freshmen intending to major in the department receive provisional admission upon

arrival or declaration of the major.

Any student may apply for admission to this department after meeting the following require-

ments:

• Completion of 32 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher;

• Completion of EN 111: Freshman Composition with minimum grade of C;

• Completion of CO 201: Fundamentals of Public Speaking with a minimum grade of C;

and

• Completion of the Departmental Diagnostic Exam

Exit Requirements

During their ﬁ nal year, all majors are required to:

• pass an exit examination with a minimum passing grade of C.

• complete a senior project speciﬁ c to their area of concentration. Projects may include

activities such as portfolio presentations, participation in art shows, and research papers.

Career Opportunities

Students in communication are prepared for professional careers in broadcasting, journalism,

and public relations, or for media-related positions in education and industry. Other opportunities

include graduate school, consulting, law, library science, public affairs, and teaching. Artists ﬁ nd

employment in a variety of professions in thousands of organizations around the world. For more

detail on career opportunities, refer to the departmental website.

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Concentration: Communication Arts

Students who complete the concentration in Communic

ation Arts will be proﬁ cient in the following

student learning outcomes:

1. Deliver effective oral presentations

2. Write effectively in multiple formats for various audiences

3. Evaluate content of written and oral communication

4. Use appropriate technology effectively (software and hardware)

5. Develop and demonstrate research abilities

6. Apply communication theories within every day and workplace communication

7. Communicate effectively in various communication contexts

Core Requirements:

CO 221 Introduction to Mass Communication ........................................................... 3 hours

CO 231 Beginning Reporting ..................................................................................... 3 hours

CO 330 Communication Theory................................................................................. 3 hours

CO 395 Communication Research Methods ............................................................. 3 hours

CO 477 Senior Seminar ............................................................................................. 1 hour

Total ........................................................................................................................ 13 hours

Concentration Requirements:

Core Requirements .................................................................................................. 13 hours

CO 320 Voice and Diction or CO 301 Effective Presentations .................................. 3 hours

CO 325 Interpersonal Communication ....................................................................... 3 hours

CO 345 Small Group Communication ........................................................................ 3 hours

CO 415 Organizational Communication or CO 425 Intercultural Communication ..... 3 hours

CO 421 Persuasion .................................................................................................... 3 hours

AR 204 Desktop Publishing for Graphic Design ........................................................ 3 hours

Concentration Electives ........................................................................................... 15 hours

Total ........................................................................................................................ 46 hours

General Education Requirements:

Students must make a minimum grade of C in EN 111-EN 112 Freshman Composition and CO

201 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Elective Options for Communication Arts:

BJ 232 Writing Non-ﬁ ction for Electronic Media ......................................................... 3 hours

BJ 342 Radio and Television Broadcasting ................................................................ 3 hours

CO 241 Principles and Practices of Public Relations ................................................ 3 hours

CO 301 Effective Presentations ................................................................................. 3 hours

CO 315 Mass Media Law ........................................................................................... 3 hours

CO 320 Voice and Diction .......................................................................................... 3 hours

CO 333 Feature Writing ............................................................................................. 3 hours

CO 415 Organizational Communication .................................................................... 3 hours

CO 425 Intercultural Communication ......................................................................... 3 hours

CO 435 Editing ........................................................................................................... 3 hours

CO 490 Research and Independent Study ............................................................. 1-3 hours

BA 302 Business Communication .............................................................................. 3 hours

EN 341 Professional Writing ...................................................................................... 3 hours

General Education ................................................................................................... 47 hours

Modern Language requirement (same language) ...................................................... 6 hours

Minor required ................................................................................................... 18-21 hours

Free Electives .........................................................................................................0-3 hours

Total required for degree .......................................................................................... 120 hours

Each course taken by the student may be applied to only one program: general education,

major, minor or free electives.

Concentration: Public Relations

Students who complete the concentration in Public Relations will be proﬁ cient in the following

student learning outcomes:

1. Analyze biblical themes of reconciliation and transformation using public relations

principles and practices

2. Write effectively in multiple formats for various audiences

Use appropriate technology effectively (software and hardware)

4. Construct an effective PR campaign or program

5. Demonstrate the ability to implement a PR campaign or program

6. Demonstrate professional skills consistent with industry entry-level positions

7. Effectively evaluate written and oral communication

Concentration Requirements:

Core Requirements .................................................................................................. 13 hours

AR 204 Desktop Publishing for Graphic Design ........................................................ 3 hours

CO 241 Principles and Practices of Public Relations ................................................ 3 hours

CO 311 Principles of Advertising ................................................................................ 3 hours

CO 315 Mass Media Law .......................................................................................... 3 hours

CO 331 Public Relations Planning and Case Studies ............................................... 3 hours

CO 332 Writing for Public Relations........................................................................... 3 hours

CO 332 Writing for Public Relations Lab.................................................................... 0 hour

CO 371 Public Relations Management ...................................................................... 3 hours

CO 373 Working with the Media in Public Relations .................................................. 3 hours

CO 401 Practicum in Communication or CO 403 Internship in Communication ........ 3 hours

Concentration Electives ............................................................................................. 6 hours

Total ........................................................................................................................ 46 hours

General Education Requirements:

Students must make a minimum grade of C in EN 111-EN 112 Freshman Composition and CO

201 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Elective Options for Public Relations:

AR 141 Fundamentals of Photography ...................................................................... 3 hours

CO 232 Writing Non-ﬁ ction for the Electronic Media.................................................. 3 hours

CO 301 Effective Presentations ................................................................................. 3 hours

CO 325 Interpersonal Communication ....................................................................... 3 hours

CO 333 Feature Writing ............................................................................................. 3 hours

CO 401/402 Practicum in Communication or

CO 403 Internship in Communication ..................................................................... 1-3 hours

CO 421 Persuasion .................................................................................................... 3 hours

CO 425 Intercultural Communication ......................................................................... 3 hours

CO 435 Editing ........................................................................................................... 3 hours

CO 490 Research and Independent Study ............................................................. 1-3 hours

EN 341 Technical Writing ........................................................................................... 3 hours

MK 301 Principles of Marketing ................................................................................. 3 hours

General Education ................................................................................................... 47 hours

Modern Language requirement (same language) ...................................................... 6 hours

Minor required ................................................................................................... 18-21 hours

Free Electives .........................................................................................................0-3 hours

Total required for degree .......................................................................................... 120 hours

Each course taken by the student may be applied to one program: general education,

major, minor or free electives.

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Media

Media is a multifaceted ﬁ eld ranging from the written word to the still and moving image. The

Bachelor

of Arts in Communication Media prepares students for stimulating careers in broadcast-

ing, photojournalism, and print journalism through theory, hands on assignments, and practical

experiences.

Concentration: Broadcast Journalism

Students who complete the concentration in Broadcast Journalism will be proﬁ cient in the following

student learning outcomes:

1. Integrate principles of design and composition effectively in media works

Use emerging communication media

3. Write effectively for various types of electronic media

4. Analyze content of written, oral, and visual communication

5. Demonstrate professional skills consistent with industry level positions

6. Produce programs from concept to reality

7. Use appropriate technology effectively (software and hardware)

Core Requirements:

AR 101 Basic Design ................................................................................................. 3 hours

CO 221 Introduction to Mass Communication ........................................................... 3 hours

CO 231 Beginning Reporting ..................................................................................... 3 hours

CO 315 Mass Media Law ........................................................................................... 3 hours

CO 325 Interpersonal Communication ....................................................................... 3 hours

CO 401 Practicum in Communication or CO 403 Internship in Communication ........ 3 hours

CO 477 Senior Seminar ............................................................................................. 1 hour

Total ........................................................................................................................ 19 hours

Concentration Requirements:

Core Requirements .................................................................................................. 19 hours

FT 146 Fundamentals of Audio and Video Production ............................................... 3 hours

BJ 232 Writing Non-ﬁ ction for Electronic Media ......................................................... 3 hours

FT 300 Introduction to Video Editing .......................................................................... 3 hours

BJ 342 Radio and Television Broadcasting ................................................................ 3 hours

BJ 345 Fundamental of News Production .................................................................. 3 hours

BJ 362 Advanced News Production ........................................................................... 3 hours

BJ 380 News Magazine Program .............................................................................. 3 hours

BJ 315 Media Literacy ............................................................................................... 3 hours

Concentration Electives ............................................................................................. 3 hours

Total ........................................................................................................................ 46 hours

General Education Requirements:

Students must make a minimum grade of C in EN 111-EN 112 Freshman Composition and CO

201 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

100

Elective Options for Broadcast Journalism:

AR 141 Fundamentals of Photography ...................................................................... 3 hours

BJ 375 Investigative Journalism ................................................................................ 3 hours

BJ 410 Broadcast Advertising .................................................................................... 3 hours

CO 211 Media Writing ................................................................................................ 3 hours

CO 242 Mass Communication and Society ............................................................... 3 hours

CO 310 Advanced Reporting ..................................................................................... 3 hours

CO 316 Mass Communication Ethics ........................................................................ 3 hours

CO 333 Feature Writing ............................................................................................. 3 hours

CO 490 Research and Independent Study ............................................................. 1-3 hours

General Education ..............................................................................................53-54 hours

Minor required ................................................................................................... 18-21 hours

Free Electives .........................................................................................................0-3 hours

Total required for degree ................................................................................... 120-121 hours

Each course taken by the student may be applied to one program: general education,

major, minor or free electives.

Concentration: Film & Television Production

Students who complete the concentration in ﬁ

lm & television production will be proﬁ cient in the

following student learning outcomes:

1. Write effectively for various types of electronic media

2. Use emerging communication media

3. Analyze content of written, oral, and visual communication

4. Produce programs from concept to reality

5. Use appropriate technology effectively (software and hardware)

6. Demonstrate professional skills consistent with industry entry-level positions

7. Integrate principles of design and composition effectively in media works

Core Requirements:

AR 101 Basic Design ................................................................................................. 3 hours

CO 221 Introduction to Mass Communication or FT 145 History of Film ................... 3 hours

CO 231 Beginning Reporting or CO 232 Writing Non-Fiction for Electronic Media ... 3 hours

CO 315 Mass Media Law ........................................................................................... 3 hours

CO 325 Interpersonal Communication ....................................................................... 3 hours

CO 401 Practicum in Communication or CO 403 Internship in Communication or

FT 401 Film Thesis Production or FT 403 Television Thesis Production .............. 3 hours

CO 477 Senior Seminar ............................................................................................. 1 hour

Total ........................................................................................................................ 19 hours

Concentration Requirements:

Core Requirements .................................................................................................. 19 hours

FT 146 Fundamentals of Television Production ......................................................... 3 hours

FT 300 Introduction to Video/Film Editing .................................................................. 3 hours

FT 346 Television Production ..................................................................................... 3 hours

FT 350 Production Management................................................................................ 3 hours

101

FT 360 Fiction and Dramatic Screen Writing ............................................................. 3 hours

FT 365 Fiction and Dramatic Film/TV Production ...................................................... 3 hours

FT 385 Cinematography ............................................................................................ 3 hours

FT 380 Multi-camera Television Studio Directing ....................................................... 3 hours

Concentration Electives ............................................................................................. 3 hours

Total ........................................................................................................................ 46 hours

Elective Options for Film & Television Production

AR 235 Photoshop/Digital Design Imaging ................................................................ 3 hours

AR 241 Digital Photography ....................................................................................... 3 hours

BJ 410 Broadcast Advertising .................................................................................... 3 hours

CO 333 Feature Writing ............................................................................................. 3 hours

CO 401 Practicum in Communication ....................................................................... 3 hours

CO 403 Internship in Communication ........................................................................ 3 hours

FT 401 Film Thesis Production .................................................................................. 3 hours

FT 403 Television Thesis Production ......................................................................... 3 hours

EN 355 Creative Drama ............................................................................................. 3 hours

EN 370 Literature of Film ........................................................................................... 3 hours

General Education ..................................................................................................... 53-54 hours

Minor required ................................................................................................... 18-21 hours

Free Electives .........................................................................................................0-3 hours

Total required for degree ................................................................................... 120-121 hours

General Education Requirements:

Students must make a minimum grade of C in EN 111-EN 112 Freshman Composition and CO

201 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Concentration: Print/Digital Media

Students who complete the concentration in Print/Digital Media will be proﬁ

cient in the following

student learning outcomes:

1. Write news effectively for multiple journalistic platforms

2. Use established processed to produce news - research, interviews, live coverage

3. Incorporate Associated Press style

4. Analyze print and visual content

5. Use appropriate technology for composition, design (hardware and software)

6. Use appropriate newsroom/editorial technology (hardware and software)

7. Demonstrate professional skills consistent with industry entry-level positions

Concentration Requirements:

Core Requirements .................................................................................................. 19 hours

CO 211 Media Writing ................................................................................................ 3 hours

CO 310 Advanced Reporting ..................................................................................... 3 hours

CO 316 Mass Communication Ethics ........................................................................ 3 hours

CO 333 Feature Writing ............................................................................................. 3 hours

CO 435 Editing ........................................................................................................... 3 hours

102

AR 204 Desktop Publishing for Graphic Design ........................................................ 3 hours

Concentration Electives ............................................................................................. 6 hours

Total ....................................................................................................................... 43 hours

General Education Requirements: Students must select the following:

Humanities & Fine Arts

Students must make a minimum grade of C in EN 111-EN 112 Freshman Composition and CO

201 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Elective Options for Print/Digital Media:

AR 341 Advanced Photography ................................................................................. 3 hours

AR 431 Photojournalism ............................................................................................ 3 hours