Academic Catalog - Central Christian College of the Bible
Academic Catalog - Central Christian College of the Bible
Academic Catalog - Central Christian College of the Bible
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2013-2015 <strong>Catalog</strong> Page | 29<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Policies<br />
INDEPENDENT STUDIES<br />
From time to time, to meet <strong>the</strong> individual needs <strong>of</strong> students, faculty may provide<br />
courses not <strong>of</strong>fered in <strong>the</strong> regular schedule. This sometimes is necessary during a<br />
student’s last year <strong>of</strong> enrollment, when a course needed for graduation is<br />
unavailable.<br />
Registering for an independent study course requires <strong>the</strong> approval <strong>of</strong> both <strong>the</strong><br />
instructor and <strong>the</strong> Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Academic</strong>s. Students must pay <strong>the</strong><br />
Independent Study Upcharge. Students are limited to one independent study<br />
course for each subject area and to a total <strong>of</strong> three such courses. An exception<br />
may be made for students pursuing Modern Language Electives.<br />
Students are allowed an independent study course when an alternative course<br />
requirement is not available to be scheduled. Independent study courses must<br />
be completed by <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> registered semester. Independent study courses<br />
apply to a student’s maximum credits attempted in a semester.<br />
Students must have a cumulative GPA <strong>of</strong> 2.50 in order to be approved for an<br />
independent study. A student who does not successfully complete an<br />
independent study will not be allowed to register for a different independent<br />
study course until <strong>the</strong> first one has been successfully repeated.<br />
The instructor creates a syllabus which lists reading, writing, meeting, and testing<br />
assignments with a workload comparable to taking <strong>the</strong> course as usually <strong>of</strong>fered.<br />
ONLINE COURSES<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers some Internet-based courses that apply to a degree or certificate.<br />
These courses require Internet access and regular access to a computer. Regular<br />
online courses are taught by <strong>Central</strong>’s teachers and last eight weeks. Orientation<br />
to Online Studies (GCS 100) is required to pursue a degree or certificate.<br />
SUMMER BREAK COURSES<br />
During summer break, courses may be available in <strong>the</strong> weeks following <strong>the</strong> spring<br />
semester or online during <strong>the</strong> summer. Students register for summer courses<br />
before or during <strong>the</strong> spring semester.<br />
ATTENDANCE POLICY<br />
<strong>Central</strong> students are expected to be responsible members <strong>of</strong> a scholarly<br />
community. An essential component <strong>of</strong> ministry preparation is developing a<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional work ethic that includes dependability, timeliness, and initiative.<br />
Students who miss class develop habits which are not tolerated in <strong>the</strong> workplace.<br />
Consequently, each student should plan to attend all classes.<br />
APPROVED ABSENCES<br />
A student is only excused from classes for college-related absences. Such<br />
absences result from participation in <strong>of</strong>ficially sponsored <strong>College</strong> activities (such<br />
as intercollegiate athletics, approved class field trips, ministry conferences, or<br />
outreach trips on behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> college). Absences for a class will be approved
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