Preface: 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

This catalog is designed primarily for the students, prospective students, and faculty of Southwest Baptist University. It contains the objectives of the University; outlines of the programs of study; admission and graduation requirements; and information regarding costs, financial aid, and student life.

This catalog is a description and official register of Southwest Baptist University and is a working agreement between a student and the University. A student is responsible for being fully aware of and fulfilling all regulations and conditions contained or referred to herein or as such regulations and conditions may hereafter be amended by the University when it deems necessary.

As conditions of admission, the University reserves the right and power to discipline or dismiss any student who fails to comply with said regulations and conditions, and each student agrees that the University shall have such right and power of discipline or dismissal.

Copy for the descriptive chapters and the list of officers for this catalog issue were prepared as of June 1, 2024. Information about fees and expenses, financial aid, and scholarships applies to the academic year 2024-2025. Plans of study, course titles, fees, expenses, and other matters described herein are subject to change at the discretion of the University.

Southwest Baptist University is approved for the training of veterans and the dependents of veterans under Title 38, U.S. Code.

Non-Discrimination

Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents of students, employees, sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with Southwest Baptist University are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or marital status in employment, admissions or access to, or treatment in its programs and activities, except to the extent permitted by religious exemptions recognized by law.

Any person having inquiries concerning Southwest Baptist University’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, or Section 504 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 is directed to the Director of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator, Southwest Baptist University, 1600 University Avenue, Bolivar, MO 65613, (417) 328-1512. Any student having inquiries concerning Southwest Baptist University’s compliance with the regulations implementing the American Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is directed to the Provost, 1600 University Avenue, Bolivar, MO, 65613, (417) 328-1689. Any person may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education regarding the institution’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, or the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. Office of Civil Rights website is www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act

The University will comply with the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.” Any questions related to the implementation, or the compliance of this public law (34 CFR Part 668) should be directed to the Vice President for Administration. The Vice President for Administration has been designated by the University to coordinate the institution’s efforts to comply with the regulations affecting the implementation of this act. The branch campuses follow the same procedures, unless otherwise specified. Copies of the full report are available from The Department of Safety and Security, (417) 328-1556, or on the website at www.SBUniv.edu/safety.

Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act

The University is required by the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to adopt and implement a program to prevent the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students and employees. Every student shall receive a copy of the program annually as printed in the SBU Student Handbook. Additional copies of the handbook may be obtained in the Office of Student Life. Questions concerning the Drug- Free Schools and Communities Act may be directed to the Vice President for Student Life, who is designated by the University to coordinate the institution’s efforts to comply with the Act.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) afford students certain rights with respect to their education records. These student rights are:

1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access. Students should submit to the Registrar, dean, head of the academic division, or other appropriate official written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The University official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the University official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes to be inaccurate or misleading. Students may ask the University to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the University official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why that part is inaccurate or misleading. If the University decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the University will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Southwest Baptist University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA are:
   1. Scott Moats, SBU Vice President for Administration
      1600 University Ave., Bolivar, MO 65613
      Office: (417) 328-1511; Fax: (417) 328-1514; Email: Scott.Moats@sbuniv.edu
   2. Michelle Driscoll SBU Registrar
      1600 University Ave., Bolivar, MO 65613
      Office: (417) 328-1607; Fax: (417) 328-1514; Email: michelle.driscoll@sbuniv.edu
5. Directory Information. The University designates the following items as Directory information: student name, address (permanent and college address), telephone number (permanent and college), email address, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, most recent previous school attended and photograph. The University may disclose any of those items without prior written consent, unless notified in writing to the contrary by the end of the first week of classes of each semester. Student directory information will be released internally to be used for University purposes only. Student directory information will not be released to third party groups for external use without prior approval by the Executive Cabinet.

Affiliations

The University is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, the Missouri Baptist Convention, the Consortium of Global Education, the International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities, National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements, and the National Association of College and University Business Officers.

Accreditation

Southwest Baptist University is accredited by:

The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
(312) 263-0456
www.ncahlc.org

Specific Programs at Southwest Baptist University are accredited by:

National Association of Schools of Music
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 437-0700
nasm.arts-accredit.org/

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
The Master’s, Baccalaureate, and Associate nursing programs at Southwest Baptist University at the College of Health Professions located in Springfield, Missouri is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Master’s, Baccalaureate, and Associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation: View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
11520 West 119th Street
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 339-9356
www.acbsp.org

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
3030 Potomac Ave, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085
(703) 706-3245
www.capteonline.org

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
415 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201
(401) 347-7700
www.abet.org

Council on Social Work Education
1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-8080
www.cswe.org

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Jefferson State Office Building 205 Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480
(573) 751-4212
dese.mo.gov

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
www.jrcert.org

ASN Program in Nursing and the BSN Program in Nursing hold full approval granted by:

Missouri State Board of Nursing
3605 Missouri Boulevard
P.O. Box 656
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0656
(573) 751-0618