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Welcome from the President

On behalf of the administration, faculty, and staff, let mewelcome you to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor! This catalogoutlines the wide range of academic offerings that are taught byour talented and dedicated faculty at UMHB. You will quickly seethat our curriculum offers students a solid set of foundationalcourses in the arts, sciences, and humanities, plus an array ofspecialized classes to expand your skills and understanding in yourchosen field of study. Together, these courses are certain toadvance your knowledge and prepare you for the challenges of livingand working in a rapidly changing world.

UMHB offers you these learning experiences in an environmentwhere personal attention to each student is valued. We believe thatthe size of our campus, the quality of our faculty, and ourcommit-ment to Christian values and service will make your time atUMHB an extraordinary experience- one that will make youreducational journey both engaging and fulfilling. It is our hopethat at the end of your time with us, you will leave not just witha diploma, but also with a clear vision of how to live a successfullife, no matter where your path may lead from this point on.

We are glad you have chosen to pursue your education at theUniversity of Mary Hardin-Baylor. We truly believe that during yourtime at UMHB, you will get both an “education for life” and the“experience of a lifetime.” We look forward to having you as amember of our learning community!

Sincerely,

Randy O’Rear, Ed.D.President

TABLE OF CONTENTS

University Calendar...........................................................................................................................1Notification of Rights under FERPA.................................................................................................3The University...................................................................................................................................5Graduate Student Services.................................................................................................................6Campus..............................................................................................................................................9Admissions......................................................................................................................................13Financial Aid...................................................................................................................................16Financial Information......................................................................................................................18Military Benefits..............................................................................................................................21Registration Policy and Procedures.................................................................................................22Academic Standards........................................................................................................................23Expectations and Ethics...................................................................................................................25Degrees............................................................................................................................................27Requirements...................................................................................................................................28Graduate Programs in Business.......................................................................................................31 MBA...................................................................................................................................32 MSIS...................................................................................................................................35Graduate Programs in Counseling...................................................................................................36 MA......................................................................................................................................38Graduate Programs in Education.....................................................................................................43 MEd....................................................................................................................................43 MSEd..................................................................................................................................45 EdD.....................................................................................................................................47Graduate Programs in Nursing........................................................................................................49 MSN....................................................................................................................................49 DNP....................................................................................................................................51Graduate Programs in Physical Therapy.........................................................................................52 DPT.....................................................................................................................................52Course Descriptions.........................................................................................................................54Faculty.............................................................................................................................................74Administration and Staff.................................................................................................................78Board of Trustees.............................................................................................................................86Campus Map....................................................................................................................................88Index................................................................................................................................................90

PURPOSE OF THE CATALOGThe purpose of this catalog is to provideinformation about the academic programs as well as the rules,policies, and guidelines of the University of Mary

Hardin-Baylor (UMHB). It includes information concerningadmissions, academic offerings, academic regulations andrequirements, tuition and fees, services available to students,university accreditation, and a list of the university’s faculty,staff, and administration. In the entirety of this catalog, theterms “University” or “UMHB” shall mean University of MaryHardin-Baylor. The term “campus” shall mean UMHB owned, leased, orcontrolled buildings, land, parking lots, and walkways. Thiscatalog is available online and may be viewed from any computerable to access UMHB’s website -www.umhb.edu.

The university will revise this catalog from time to time inorder to provide students current and complete information. UMHBreserves the right to add, delete, or amend provisions at any timeregarding requirements, deadlines, fees, curricula, courses, orother information. Students are expected to remain familiar withthe contents of the catalog.

ACCREDITATIONThe University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is accreditedby the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commissionon

Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees.Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commissionon Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097,telephone 404-679-4500, http://www.sacscoc.org for questions aboutthe accreditation of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.

Selected academic programs are accredited by the followingagencies:Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related EducationalPrograms, Community Counseling/Clinical Mental HealthCounseling

Council on Social Work EducationTexas Board of Nursing

The Texas Education AgencyThe UMHB Department of Music isaccredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

The University is affiliated with or a member of the followingagencies:American Association of Colleges of Nursing

The American Association of Colleges for TeacherEducationAmerican Association of University Women

American Choral Directors AssociationAmerican College ofMusicians

American Counseling AssociationThe Association to AdvanceCollegiate Schools of Business

The Association of American Colleges and UniversitiesTheAssociation of College and Research Libraries

Association of Texas Graduate SchoolsBaptist General Conventionof Texas

Central Texas Music Teachers AssociationCommittee forAccreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

Conference of Southern Graduate SchoolsThe Council for ChristianColleges and UniversitiesThe Independent Colleges and Universitiesof Texas

International Association of Baptist Colleges andUniversitiesKindermusik InternationalKodaly Educator of Texas

Music Teachers National AssociationThe National Conference ofChurch Related Schools

National Federation of Music ClubsNational Guild of PianoTeachers

Organization of American Kodaly EducatorsSouthwestern BusinessDeans’ Association

State Board for Educator CertificationThe Texas Association ofMusic Schools

Texas Association of Social Work Deans and DirectorsTexas ChoralDirectors Association

Texas Counseling AssociationTexas Field Educator’sConsortiumTexas Music Educators AssociationTexas Music TeachersAssociation

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UNIVERSITY CALENDAR 2015-2016This calendar may change asUniversity needs change. Individuals should refer each semester tothe calendar published online at http://registrar.umhb.edu/

academic-calendar. The calendar published online will takeprecedence over the calendar in this catalog.

Fall 2015August 19 (7:30 am)............................................................................................................................University Housing Opens August 20-21............................................................................................................................................Advising& Registration August 24..................................................................................................................................................................ClassesBegin September 7.....................................................................................................................................................LaborDay HolidayNovember 25-27........................................................................................................................................ThanksgivingHolidaysDecember 4..................................................................................................................................................................ClassesEnd December 7-10............................................................................................................................................................FinalExamsDecember 11 (1:00 pm)............................................................................................................................WinterCommencement December 21-January 1..................................................................................................................................Christmas Holidays

Spring 2016January 6 (7:30 am).............................................................................................................................University Housing OpensJanuary 7-8...............................................................................................................................................Advising& Registration January 11.................................................................................................................................................................ClassesBegin January 18............................................................................................................................Martin Luther King, Jr. Day HolidayMarch 14-18...............................................................................................................................................................SpringBreakMarch 25.......................................................................................................................................................GoodFriday HolidayApril 14............................................................................................................................................................................Play DayApril 28........................................................................................................................................................................ClassesEnd April 29..........................................................................................................................................................................Study DayMay 2-5.......................................................................................................................................................................FinalExamsMay 7 (7:30 pm).......................................................................................................................................Spring Commencement

May Mini-Mester 2016May 9.......................................................................................................................................................Advising& RegistrationMay 9-27.......................................................................................................................................................................Class DaysMay 30.......................................................................................................................................................MemorialDay Holiday

Summer I 2016June 1.......................................................................................................................................................Advising& RegistrationJune 1-28.......................................................................................................................................................................Class Days

Summer II 2016June 29.....................................................................................................................................................Advising& RegistrationJune 29 - July 27...........................................................................................................................................................Class Days

Fall 2016 (Tentative)August 22..................................................................................................................................................................ClassesBegin

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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTSThe Universityof Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) admits qualified students of any race,color, sex, gender, national, or ethnic origin to all the rights,privileg-

es, programs, and activities generally accorded or madeavailable to students at the school. It does not unlawfullydiscriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age,nationality, and ethnic origin in the administration of itseducational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loanprograms, and athletic and other school-administered programs.Furthermore, UMHB does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis ofhandicap in the recruitment and admission of students and theoperation of any of its programs and activities, as specified byfederal laws and regulations.

UMHB is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrantalien students. The university is a private institution andreserves the right to deny admission to an applicant for any lawfulreason.

A student or applicant who claims to have been unlawfullydiscriminated against due to any university regulation or policy orthe official action of any university employee should submit awritten complaint to the designated coordinator for universitycompliance with nondiscrimination policies: Susan Owens, VicePresident for Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator, SanderfordAdministrative Complex, 900 College Street, Belton, Texas 76513,254-295-4527, [emailprotected].

ANNUAL SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY REPORTS

UMHB’s Annual Security Report and its annual Fire and SafetyReport, as required by federal law, may be accessed on theUniversity’s Internet site athttp://police.umhb.edu/policies/clery-act

A printed copy of these reports can be obtained by contactingthe University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Campus Police Department at(254) 295-5555.The reports include institutional policiesconcerning campus safety and security as well as statistics for theprevious three years concerning crimes and fires

reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campusbuildings or property owned or controlled by the school, and onpublic property within or immedi-ately adjacent to the campus.

SEXUAL ASSAULT OR SEXUAL VIOLENCEThe University strives tocreate a campus environment that is free from sexual violence,sexual assault, sexual harassment or gender-based harassment,all

of which are prohibited by university policy and by federal law.Detailed information about reporting crimes, sex offenses, orviolations of the university’s policies can be found in the StudentHandbook at http://students.umhb.edu/student-handbook and UMHB’sAnnual Security Report athttp://police.umhb.edu/policies/clery-act.

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NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA FOR POSTSECONDARYINSTITUTIONS

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affordeligible students certain rights with respect to their educationrecords. (An “eligible student” under FERPA is a student who is 18years of age or older or who attends a postsecondary institution.)These rights include:1. The right to inspect and review thestudent’s education records within 45 days after the day theUniversity of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) receives a request

for access. A student should submit to the registrar, dean, headof the academic department, or other appropriate official, awritten request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes toinspect. The university official will make arrangements for accessand notify the student of the time and place where the records maybe inspected. If the records are not maintained by the universityofficial to whom the request was submitted, that official shalladvise the student of the correct official to whom the requestshould be addressed.

2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s educationrecords that the student believes is inaccurate, misleading, orotherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights underFERPA.

A student who wishes to ask the university to amend a recordshould write the university official responsible for the record,clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed,and specify why it should be changed.

If the university decides not to amend the record as requested,the university will notify the student in writing of the decisionand the student’s right to a hearing regarding the request foramendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedureswill be provided to the student when notified of the right to ahearing.

3. The right to provide written consent before the universitydiscloses personally identifiable information (PII) from thestudent’s education records, except to the extent that FERPAauthorizes disclosure without consent.

UMHB discloses education records without a student’s priorwritten consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure touniversity officials with legitimate educational interests. Auniversity official is a person employed by UMHB in anadministrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staffposition (including law enforcement unit personnel and healthstaff); a person serving on the board of trustees; or a studentserving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary orgrievance committee. A university official also may include avolunteer or contractor outside of the university who performs aninstitutional service of function for which the university wouldotherwise use its own employees and who is under the direct controlof the university with respect to the use and maintenance of PIIfrom education records, such as an attorney, auditor, or collectionagent or a student volunteering to assist another universityofficial in performing his or her tasks. A university official hasa legitimate educational interest if the official needs to reviewan education record in order to fulfill his or her professionalresponsibilities for UMHB.

Upon request, UMHB also discloses education records withoutconsent to officials of another college/university in which astudent seeks or intends to enroll.4. The right to file a complaintwith the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failuresby UMHB to comply with the requirements of FERPA.

The name and address of the Office that administers FERPAis:Family Policy Compliance OfficeU.S. Department of Education400Maryland Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20202

FERPA further provides that certain information designated as“Directory Information” concerning the student may be released byUMHB unless the student has informed the university that suchinformation should not be released. To withhold disclosure, writtennotification must be received in the Office of the Registrar. Formsrequesting the withholding of “Directory Information” are availablefrom the Registrar’s Office.

UMHB assumes that failure on the part of any student tospecifically request the withholding of “Directory Information”indicates individual approval for disclosure.

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor hereby designates thefollowing student information as public or “Directory Information.”Such information may be disclosed by the institution to aninquirer, either in person, or by mail, telephone, email, etc., orotherwise made public for any purpose, at its discretion.

Directory Information: Name; current and permanent addresses;telephone number(s); email address(es); dates of attendance;enrollment status (e.g. full-time or part-time); school or divisionof enrollment; classification; major field(s) of study; awards;honors (including Provost’s and Dean’s Honor Rolls); degree(s)conferred (including dates); previous institution(s) attended; pastand present participation in officially recognized sports andactivities; physical factors (height/weight) of athletes; date andplace of birth; and digitized image(s)/photograph(s)/video(s). Astudent identification number may be disclosed as directoryinformation provided that the number cannot be used to access yourstudent records without the use of a password or PIN which is neverconsidered directory information.

The policy that such information will be made generallyavailable is communicated to presently enrolled students throughthe publication of these guidelines. An individual studentcurrently enrolled may request that such directory information notbe disclosed by completing the nondisclosure form which isavailable in the Registrar’s Office and providing the completedform to the Registrar’s Office.

FERPA permits the disclosure of PII from students’ educationrecords, without consent of the student, if the disclosure meetscertain conditions found in §99.31 of the FERPA regulations. Exceptfor disclosures to university officials, disclosures related tosome judicial orders or lawfully issued subpoenas, disclo-sures ofdirectory information, and disclosures to the student, §99.32 ofFERPA regulations requires the institution to record thedisclosure. Eligible students have a right to inspect and reviewthe record of disclosures. A postsecondary institution may disclosePII from the education records without obtaining prior writtenconsent of the student:• To other university officials, includingteachers, within UMHB whom the university has determined to havelegitimate educational interests. This includes

contractors, consultants, volunteers, or other parties to whomthe university has outsourced institutional services or functions,provided that the conditions listed in §99.31(a)(1)(i)(B)(1) -(a)(1)(i)(B)(2) are met. (§99.31(a)(1))

• To officials of another university where the student seeks orintends to enroll, or where the student is already enrolled if thedisclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment ortransfer, subject to the requirements of §99.34. (§99.31(a)(2))

• To authorized representatives of the U.S. Comptroller General,the U.S. Attorney General, the U.S. Secretary of Education, orState and local educational authorities, such as a Statepostsecondary authority that is responsible for supervising theuniversity’s State-supported education programs. Disclosures underthis provision may be made, subject to the requirements of §99.35,in connection with an audit or evaluation of Federal- orState-supported education programs, or for the enforcement of orcompliance with Federal legal requirements that relate to thoseprograms. These entities may make further disclosures of PII tooutside entities that are designated by them as their authorizedrepresentatives to conduct any audit, evaluation, or enforcement orcompliance activity on their behalf. (§§99.31(a)(3) and 99.35)

• In connection with financial aid for which the student hasapplied or which the student has received, if the information isnecessary to determine eligibility for the aid, determine theamount of the aid, determine the conditions of the aid, or enforcethe terms and conditions of the aid. (§99.31(a)(4))

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• To organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of,UMHB, in order to: (a) develop, validate, or administer predictivetests; (b) administer student aid programs; or (c) improveinstruction. (§99.31(a)(6))

• To accrediting organizations to carry out their accreditingfunctions. ((§99.31(a)(7))• To parents of an eligible student ifthe student is a dependent for IRS tax purposes. (§99.31(a)(8))• Tocomply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena.(§99.31(a)(9))• To appropriate officials in connection with ahealth or safety emergency, subject to §99.36. (§99.31(a)(10))•Information UMHB has designated as “directory information” under§99.37. (§99.31(a)(11))• To a victim of an alleged perpetrator of acrime of violence or a non-forcible sex offense, subject to therequirements of §99.39. The disclosure may only

include the final results of the disciplinary proceeding withrespect to that alleged crime or offense, regardless of thefinding. (§99.31(a)(13))• To the general public, the final resultsof a disciplinary proceeding, subject to the requirements of§99.39, if UMHB determines the student is an alleged

perpetrator of a crime of violence or non-forcible sex offenseand the student has committed a violation of the university’s rulesor policies with respect to the allegation made against him or her.(§99.31(a)(14))

• To parents of a student regarding the student’s violation ofany Federal, State, or local law, or of any rule or policy of UMHB,governing the use or posses-sion of alcohol or a controlledsubstance if the university determines the student committed adisciplinary violation and the student is under the age of 21.(§99.31(a)(15))

As of January 3, 2012, the U.S. Department of Education’s FERPAregulations expand the circumstances under which your educationrecords and personally identifiable information (PII) contained insuch records—including your Social Security Number, grades, orother private information—may be accessed without your consent.First, the U.S. Comptroller General, the U.S. Attorney General, theU.S. Secretary of Education, or state and local educationauthorities (“Federal and State Authorities”) may allow access toyour records and PII without your consent to any third partydesignated by a Federal or State Authority to evaluate a federal-or state-supported education program. The evaluation may relate toany program that is “principally engaged in the provision ofeducation,” such as early childhood education and job training, aswell as any program that is administered by an education agency orinstitution. Second, Federal and State Au-thorities may allowaccess to your education records and PII without your consent toresearchers performing certain types of studies, in certain caseseven when we object to or do not request such research. Federal andState Authorities must obtain certain use-restriction and datasecurity promises from the entities that they authorize to receiveyour PII, but the Authorities need not maintain direct control oversuch entities. In addition, in connection with StatewideLongitudinal Data Systems, State Authorities may collect, compile,permanently retain, and share without your consent PII from youreducation records, and they may track your participation ineducation and other programs by linking such PII to other personalinformation about you that they obtain from other Federal or Statedata sources, including workforce development, unemploymentinsurance, child welfare, juvenile justice, military service, andmigrant student records systems.

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THE UNIVERSITYHistory

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor traces its distinguishedhistory to the days when Texas had yet to gain statehood and whenBaptist missionary work was just beginning in the partiallycivilized new territory. As early as 1839, representatives ofchurches in Washington County issued an appeal to the Home MissionBoard of New York to inaugurate a missionary movement in Texas.Missionaries Rev. James Huckins and Rev. William M. Tryon weresent, and soon afterwards, Judge R.E.B. Baylor came to Texas as ateacher, lawyer, soldier and preacher. These leaders inspired thedesire for Christian education in the area and, at a meeting of theUnion Association in 1841, recommended forming an educationsociety. War prevented action until 1843, when the Texas BaptistEducation Society was organized.

Tryon and Baylor were appointed to prepare a charter toestablish a Baptist university. On February 1, 1845, a charter wasgranted by the 9th Congress of the Republic of Texas, approved byPresident Anson Jones at Washington-on-the-Brazos, and thelong-awaited Baptist university became a reality. The schoolinitially included a Preparatory Department in addition toco-educational classes for college students. In 1851, the FemaleDepartment and the Male Department were separated, endingco-education. In 1866, the Female Department obtained a separatecharter and its own board of trustees, and the name was changed toBaylor Female College.

In 1886, due to changing transportation and economics in thearea, it was deemed necessary to move both schools. The MaleDepartment consolidated with Waco University in Waco, Texas,retaining the name Baylor University. The Female Department, underits new name, Baylor Female College, moved to Belton, Texas. Sincethe move to Belton, the school has undergone several name changes,including Baylor College for Women (1925), Mary Hardin-BaylorCollege (named in honor of a benefactor in 1934), and University ofMary Hardin-Baylor (1978). In 1971, the oldest college for womenwest of the Mississippi became co-educational.

UMHB’s illustrious history includes such notable occurrences asclaiming the first work-study program for women in a college westof the Mississippi (1893); serving as the campus model for theBaptist Student Union (1920); establishing the first school ofjournalism in a college for women in America and being the secondinstitution in Texas to offer the degree of Bachelor of Journalism(1921); hosting and winning the first intercollegiate debatebetween college women in Texas (1921); and being recognized as thefirst Texas Baptist college accepted into full membership in theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools (1926). Since theseauspicious “firsts,” UMHB has continued to make history as a leaderin the fields of education, nursing, business, and churchleadership; in athletics through conference and national play; andin other important areas of campus life. Today, UMHB enjoys arobust student enrollment of more than 3,400 and employs more than400 full-time faculty and staff committed to Christian highereducation.

Presidents have included Dr. H. L. Graves, Dr. R. C. Burleson,Rev. G. W. Baines, Dr. William Carey Crane, Mr. B. S. Fitzgerald,Dr. Horace Clark, Col. W. W. Fontaine, Dr. William Royall, Dr. JohnHill Luther, Mr. P. H. Eager, Dr. E. H. Wells, Dr. W. A. Wilson,Dr. E. G. Townsend, Dr. J. C. Hardy, Dr. Gordon S. Singleton, Dr.Albert C. Gettys, Dr. Arthur K. Tyson, Mr. Leonard L. Holloway, Dr.William G. Tanner, Dr. Bobby E. Parker, Dr. Jerry G. Bawcom, andDr. Randy O’Rear who became president in 2009.

LocationThe University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is located in the“heart of Texas,” only 55 miles from the State capital of Austinand 135 miles from the Dallas-Fort

Worth metroplex on Interstate 35. The campus is nestled in thenatural beauty of Central Texas’ rolling plains and wooded hillsand captures the spirit of scholarly pursuit within its historicbuildings and spacious, well-maintained campus. TheBelton-Temple-Killeen area is home to many corporations, hospitalsand medical complexes, industries, and service agencies wherestudents may find employment or internship opportunities. Two largeshopping malls are only minutes from campus as is the quaintartisan village of Salado. Dining and entertainment, including theBell County Expo Center, are just minutes from campus. Recreationalopportunities are easily found at Belton Lake and Stillhouse HollowLake as well as several 18-hole golf courses within the area.

MissionThe University of Mary Hardin-Baylor prepares studentsfor leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a globalsociety. Academic excellence,

personal attention, broad-based scholarship and a commitment toa Baptist vision for education distinguish our Christ-centeredlearning community.

VisionThe University of Mary Hardin-Baylor will be theuniversity of choice for Christian education in the Southwest.

ValuesBroad-based Education. We believe an educated person isone who not only has mastered a chosen field of study but also hasgained an understanding and

appreciation for the intellectual and cultural traditions of adiverse world. Through traditional liberal arts programs andprofessional programs at both the un-dergraduate and graduatelevels, the university seeks to develop graduates of strongChristian character and integrity who are able to communicateeffectively, think critically, and solve complex problems. Inaddition, we strive to inspire a lifelong love for learning so thatgraduates may face challenges successfully in an ever-changingworld.

Christian Faith and the Intellectual Life. We recognize that alltruth, whether revealed in Scripture or creation, has its origin inGod. Since all truth is grounded in God, we believe that thepursuit of truth and the Christian faith are mutually reinforcing.We strive to develop graduates who integrate Christian perspectivesand attitudes into every dimension of life: character,relationships, vocation, and service. To empower students tointegrate a passionate Christian faith with human knowledge, wededicate ourselves not only to grounding them in the basics ofScripture and in the historical beliefs of the Christian faith, butalso to broadening their horizons, deepening their insight,sharpening their intellect, and cultivating their ability toappreciate the good, the true, and the beautiful. We seek committedChristians for our faculty and staff who will support theuniversity’s mission. In short, our goal is to produce graduateswho love God with their whole mind.

Teaching Excellence. We value well-qualified educators who arecommitted to effective, innovative teaching that prepares studentsto excel in their particular fields, to think creatively andcritically, and to integrate facts across disciplines. Our facultymembers exhibit an intellectual curiosity and passion for theirfields of study which, in turn, stimulate our students to excelacademically. To that end, the university is committed tomaintaining an atmosphere of academic freedom and providing facultymembers with resources and opportunities to enhance teachingeffectiveness and to be engaged in a wide range of scholarlyactivities. The university seeks to identify, recognize, and rewardthose faculty members who exhibit exceptional teaching ability.

Service. We value our role as a Christ-centered university whichaddresses educational, cultural, civic, and economic needs byproviding service opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.We strive to instill within students an awareness of people in needand a commitment to seeking solutions, both locally andglobally.

Students as Individuals. We respect each student as a uniqueindividual who has a distinct perspective on the world. Therefore,we welcome students from diverse backgrounds and understand thatexposure to different cultures and experiences within a Christianenvironment enrich the educational process. The university strivesto create an atmosphere where every student is an integral part ofour learning community. We place student achievement first andemphasize this through personal attention, small class sizes,teaching excellence, campus activities, athletic programs, andleadership opportunities. The university is committed toencouraging each student to reach his or her potential spiritually,academically, socially, and physically.

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GRADUATE STUDENT SERVICES AND FACILITIESAs part of the feesstudents pay when registering for graduate courses at UMHB, manyresources, services, and facilities are available. We invite youto

participate in and take advantage of these opportunities.

Student Liability InsuranceStudent professional liabilityinsurance is provided by the University at no additional cost tothe student for students who participate in clinical instructionas

part of required academic coursework in the following areas:nursing, counseling, social work, and cytogenetic & anatomicpathology. For more information, contact your graduate programdirector.

The Robert and Linda Black Centerfor Counseling, Testing, andHealth Services

The University representative responsible for receiving officialdocumentation of student disabilities and facilitatingaccommodation requests is the Director of Counseling, Testing &Health Services. Students who are otherwise qualified for auniversity program or course and who desire accommodation (s) for adisabling condition are responsible for providing acceptabledocumentation to this individual. As a general rule, acceptabledocumentation must have been produced within the last 3 years by alicensed professional qualified to make the respective diagnosis.If the student has an obvious or non-changing condition (blindness,absence of a limb, etc.), the school may not require thedocumentation to be dated within the last 3 years. Anydocumentation submitted to the University for consideration must beprovided in a timely manner prior to the period of stated need.

Accommodation & Student Assistance ProgramDirector ofCounseling, Testing & Health ServicesUMHB Box 8437900 CollegeStreetBelton, Texas 76513Office: (254) 295-4696Fax: (254)295-4196Email: [emailprotected]

Students with Special NeedsThe University representativeresponsible for receiving official documentation of studentdisabilities and facilitating accommodation requests is theDirector

of Counseling, Testing & Health Services. Students who areotherwise qualified for a university program or course and whodesire accommodation(s) for a disabling condition are responsiblefor providing acceptable documentation to this individual. As ageneral rule, acceptable documentation must have been producedwithin the last 3 years by a licensed professional qualified tomake the respective diagnosis. If the student has an obvious ornon-changing condition (blindness, absence of a limb, etc.), theschool may not require the documentation to be dated within thelast 3 years. Any documentation submitted to the University forconsideration must be provided in a timely manner prior to theperiod of stated need.

Accommodation & Student Assistance ProgramDirector ofCounseling, Testing & Health ServicesUMHB Box 8437900 CollegeStreetBelton, Texas 76513Office: (254) 295-4696Fax: (254)295-4196Email: [emailprotected]

CounselingProfessional and confidential clinical counselingservices are available to students in need of assistance for a widevariety of issues. Crisis counseling, stress

management, and a range of other emotional issues are addressed,as appropriate, on an individual and support group basis. Freecounseling services are offered to currently enrolled students on ashort-term basis by appointment only. When appropriate, referralsare made to mental health providers in the local area. If a studentwishes to continue counseling services beyond short-term, UMHBcounselors may be available on a fee-for-service basis, asschedules permit. Confidentiality is maintained in accordance withstate regulations.

Health Services CenterA vital component of the universityexperience for UMHB students is a healthy lifestyle. The goal ofthe UMHB Health Services Center is to educate students

on health issues and encourage healthy lifestyles. Health fairs,wellness screenings, and health topic presentations are examples ofUMHB’s effort to educate and empower students to make informeddecisions about their health.

A full-time Registered Nurse serves as Coordinator of the UMHBHealth Services Center and provides a range of student healthservices, including first aid, nursing assessment for wellness andillness, immunizations, patient education, and referrals to localhealthcare providers and community health resources as needed.

The UMHB Health Services Center is available at no cost to UMHBstudents during regular business hours, with or without anappointment. The Health Services Center is located on the thirdfloor of the Mabee Student Center.

Student requirements:• Once accepted for admission to UMHB, allstudents who are applying for campus housing must submit a housingapplication, which includes a Medical

History form.• Vaccinations and TB Tests (there is a nominalcharge):

State of Texas Vaccination Requirement:

Effective January 1, 2014, the State of Texas requires allfirst-time students &/or transfer students who are 21 years oryounger to receive a vaccination for Bacterial Meningitis. Thevaccine must be obtained within five years preceding enrollment ora booster is required. Written evidence of vaccination must besubmitted to UMHB. A student must receive vaccination or booster atleast 10 days prior to the first of class or moving into campushousing, whichever is first (Texas Education Code, §51.9192,Subchapter Z).• If a student has been outside the US in the lastyear for more than a 3 week period, a TB skin test is recommended.Once accepted for admission to UMHB,

international students from countries identified as “TBhigh-risk” (source: World Health Organization) are required tosubmit a negative TB test from a

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licensed medical professional within the United States. Resultsfrom test completed outside the United States recorded ongovernment-issued documents must be presented by the student uponarrival. UMHB reserves the right to review the source of testresults to determine if they will be accepted. The test resultsmust be dated no more than 6 months prior to the student’s initialenrollment date at UMHB. Either a negative TB skin test or anegative (normal) chest x-ray report will be accepted. Test resultsmay be included on the UMHB Medical History form or scanned andemailed separately to UMHB Health Services. The Health Center alsooffers the TB skin test at a nominal charge.

• Students are encouraged to submit proof of currentimmunizations for their age, as published by the State of Texas.(source: 25 TAC §§97.61; 97.63-97.72) Health Services Centercontact

University Career ServicesMission: The mission of CareerServices, a division of Student Life, is to encourage and assistgraduate students and alumni in the discovery of their unique

talents and gifts, development of career and job related skills,and leadership in purpose and vision as they pursue theircalling.

ServicesComplimentary services include: Assessments, CareerCoaching; Career Events; Crusader Successes; Career Choices &Job Posting Publications; CRU

Connection online platform linking Crusaders with Employers;Internship Searches; Job Leads; Mock Interview; Resume Developmentand Research Tips. Graduate students registering with CruConnection and Career Services are provided an action plan withspecific tasks for career strategy. Career Services also assistgraduate students with exploring careers and job searches.

Job PostingsCRU CONNECTION is the platform Career Services usesfor part-time and full-time job postings and internships, includingliberal arts, business, technology,

teaching positions, health care, and ministry opportunities.

Career EventsSeveral campus job fairs and company showcase daysare hosted each year, as well as a calendar listing of areacareer-related activities for graduate students

to participate in.

InterviewsMock interview appointments are available for graduatestudents to prepare for important job interviews. Career Servicescenter offers a resource area for

general career planning and partners with several nationalcareer search internet organizations that serve collegegraduates.

The Career Services CenterLocated in the Mabee Student SuccessCenter, Suite 202. Hours are M–F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Walk-inswelcome and appointments are available. In addition,

current students have access to the Career Center services 24hours a day on the intranet and internet.

Visit Career Services website and events calendar atwww.umhb.edu/careerservicesUniversity of Mary Hardin-BaylorCareerServicesUMHB Box 8415900 College StreetBelton, TX 76513Office:(254) 295-4691Fax: (254)[emailprotected]://careerservices.umhb.edu

Townsend Memorial LibraryThe University library containsresources to support research in disciplines leading to degrees andcollateral material for breadth of comprehension. The

library acquires materials in greater depth in those disciplinesfor which graduate work is offered. Graduate faculty and librariansselect materials specifically to support the curriculum.Monographs, full-text journals, databases, and cataloged web sitesprovide infrastructure to graduate research.

Library services are directed to increasing the successfuldelivery of pertinent information. Librarians teach skills to allowthe student to determine the extent of information needed from thewide array available. Effectively and critically surveying asubject to identify needed information and evaluating its validityand authority are research techniques taught in classroom andpersonal instruction that contribute to information literacy andlifelong learning. If books or journal articles needed for researchare unavailable at Townsend Memorial Library, graduate students mayborrow materials from other libraries either through interlibraryloan or by means of a TexShare card.

Townsend Memorial Library currently provides 36 public accesscomputers containing the Microsoft Office Suite for word processingas well as searching capabilities for the online catalog,databases, and internet.

The library contains total volume holdings of over 206,000items, including books, audiovisual materials, and electronicbooks. The library subscribes to about 700 print journals and thereis online access to more than 80,000 full-text journals. Thelibrary provides access to 100 subscription databases and almost27,000 electronic book titles.

Current UMHB graduate students who have a valid library accountmay access library resources electronically from off-campuslocations. Additional infor-mation about the library may be foundat http://umhblib.umhb.edu or by calling (254) 295-4637 or (877)316-3313 (toll-free).

Library hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.–1:00 a.m.; Friday7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; and Sunday 2:00p.m.–1:00 a.m.

Student OrganizationsGraduate students are welcome to join avariety of UMHB student organizations. More information can befound at: http://studentorgs.umhb.edu/welcome

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Dining ServicesThe Student Dining Facility is located in BawcomStudent Union.

The Student Dining FacilityBreakfast (M-F) 7:15 A.M. - 9:45A.M.Lunch (M-F) 11:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.Dinner (M-Su) 4:30 P.M. -7:15 P.M.Saturday Brunch 11:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.Sunday Brunch 12:00P.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Chick-fil-AMonday- Thursday 10:00 A.M.-10:00 P.M.Friday 10:00A.M.-6:00 P.M.

Grill 1845 Monday- Thursday 10:00 A.M.-12:00 A.M.Friday 10:00A.M.-6:00 P.M.Sunday 7:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M.

Starbucks Monday- Thursday 7:30 A.M.-12:00 A.M.Friday 7:30A.M.-6:00 P.M.

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UMHB CAMPUSAcademic, Administrative, & Other Buildings

Baugh Center for the Visual Arts houses classrooms, offices, andgallery space for the Department of Art. Constructed in 2012, itsname honors the memory of Eula Mae and John Baugh, whose familyfoundation made the lead gift for the building.

Baptist Student Ministries This building was previously FirstNazarene Church constructed in 1942. The building was purchased bythe University in 2002 and completely renovated. It is now home tothe Baptist Student Ministry.

C.R. Clements Building was built in 1981, thanks to a gift fromMr. & Mrs. Kenneth Kirkpatrick in honor of Mr. C.R. Clements.The building was renovated in 2001 and houses offices for theDevelopment staff.

Davidson Educational Building was made possible through a giftfrom the estate of C.J. “Red” Davidson. Constructed in 1983, thecomplex provides classrooms, computer facilities, and office spacefor Computer Science and Engineering, English, and Modern ForeignLanguages.

Frazier Center, built in 1960, houses offices for the facultywho teach in the Counseling graduate program.

Hardy Hall, named in honor of former president Dr. J.C. Hardy,this building contains the Doctor of Physical Therapy programclassrooms, offices, and labs. The building was constructed in1929.

Heard Hall, This is the oldest building on campus. Constructedin 1919, it originally was used as a women’s residence hall fromapproximately 1919 to 1960. The building served as theadministration building for a short time and currently housesacademic offices.

Isabelle Rutherford Meyer Nursing Education Center was completedin 2012 and dedicated in February 2013. The building houses facultyoffices, classrooms, and simulation laboratories for UMHB’s Scott& White College of Nursing. The lead gift for the building wascontributed by the Paul and Jane Meyer Family Foundation, and thebuilding is named for Paul Meyer’s mother, who during her lifetimeworked as both a nurse and a teacher.

Mabee Student Success Center was made possible by a grant fromthe J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation. Built in 1973, the building wasexpanded in 1995. The building was renovated in 2014-2015. Thebuilding contains: University Police, Post Office, Mabee Market,Cru Card and Copy Services,, Career Services, Writing Center,International Student Services, Center for Global Engagement,Center for Academic Advising , ROTC, Robert and Linda Black Centerfor Counseling, Testing & Health Services.

Parker Academic Center is a multi-purpose facility housingclassrooms, offices, and student labs for the College of Educationand McLane College of Business. The facility was completed in thesummer of 2002 and is named in honor of Dr. Bobby E. Parker, formerUMHB President.

Parker House The house is named in honor of former president andchancellor Dr. Bobby E. Parker and his wife Marietta, by the donor,Mrs. JoAn Mu-sick-Flowers. In 1989, the residence opened and iswhere the Parkers resided until Dr. Parker assumed the role ofchancellor in 1991. Dr. Jerry Bawcom and his wife, Vicky, were thelast president and first lady to live in the house. When Dr. Bawcombecame chancellor in 2009 and moved to a home off campus, the housewas remodeled and converted into the Musick Alumni Center andMuseum.

Paul and Jane Meyer Christian Studies Center was made possibleby a gift from Paul and Jane Meyer and was completed in the summerof 2008. This building contains offices, classrooms, a library anda chapel for the College of Christian Studies.

President’s Home at 1032 University Drive was built in 2009 ascampus home for the UMHB first family. Dr. Randy O’Rear and hiswife, Julie, were the first president and first lady to live in thehome.

Presser Fine Arts Building was made possible by a gift from thePresser Foundation and contains studios, practice rooms, andfaculty offices for the De-partment of Music, as well as HughesRecital Hall named in memory of J.K. and Annie Hughes. The buildingwas constructed in 1929. The recital hall was refurbished in 1979through a generous gift made by Raymond L. Dillard and GenevieveHughes Dillard (Class of ’31).

Sanderford Administrative Complex, named in memory of theparents of T.E. Sanderford, was made possible by a substantial giftfrom Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Sanderford. Built in 1979, the complexhouses the administrative offices of the university, including theRegistrar’s Office, Admissions & Recruiting, Cashiers, andFinancial Aid. Renovations to the building were made in 1997, and atwo-story addition was completed in 2007.

Townsend Memorial Library, named for Dr. and Mrs. E.G. Townsend,contains approximately 150,000 volumes, including bound periodicalsand micro-film, and receives over 4,500 current periodicals andnewspapers. The fully automated library has access to the Internet,electronic journals, more than 3,500 of which are full-text, andnumerous electronic databases. This building was constructed in1961 and remodeled in 1994.

UMHB Community Life Center, located at 717 College Street,provides affordable counseling to those in Bell County who needcounseling services.

J.W. Williams Service Center is located on the northern edge ofthe campus, at 800 Industrial Park Road. The building is named forJ.W. Williams, who served as maintenance supervisor for the campus1936-41 and 1948-77. This facility houses offices and shops for thestaff of the Physical Plant and Event Services.

Wells Science Hall, named for former president Dr. E.H. Wells,was constructed in 1920. It is devoted to classrooms, laboratories,and offices for the Mathematics and Physics, undergraduatePsychology, and Social Work, Sociology and Criminal Justicedepartments. The building was renovated in 1996, 2001, and2013.

W.W. Walton Chapel was completed in the spring of 1967. Namedfor donor W.W. Walton of Bartlett, the building serves as a chapeland auditorium. The Chapel was remodeled in 2003.

York House, located at 803 College St., houses the Office ofEnglish as a Second Language.

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York Science Center, named in memory of longtime faculty memberDr. C.L. York, provides offices, classrooms, and laboratories forthe Biology and Chemistry departments and contains the Anne AmmonsBrindley Auditorium. The building was completed in 1996.

Athletic FacilitiesAndersen Field House was made possible by agift from the Andersen Foundation and was opened in 1998. Thefacility combines state-of-the-art video

and training facilities for the football program with officesfor the football program staff.

Crusader Stadium was completed in 2013 as the first on-campusstadium for the Crusader football program. The facility was madepossible through a lead gift from the family of Elizabeth andDrayton McLane Jr. and is considered by many to be the fineststadium in NCAA Division III football.

Cummins Field House was named in honor of Chris and CindyCummins of College Station, Texas. The field house offers lockerrooms, training and therapy areas, and showers and restroomfacilities for the Crusader football program. Dedicated in 2013,Cummins Field House is located adjacent to Andersen Field House inthe university SportsPlex.

Dee Dillon Softball Field was completed in 2004 as part of theuniversity’s SportsPlex on Crusader Way. The field was named inhonor of Dee Dillon, chairperson of the Health and PhysicalEducation department at UMHB from 1954-1965.

Frank and Sue Mayborn Campus Center opened in January 2005. This122,000-square-foot facility provides offices for coaches and theExercise and Sport Science faculty, classrooms, a fitness center, anatatorium, an indoor jogging track, a 2500-seat multi-purposespecial events center, and the Mabee-Farris recreationgymnasium.

Red Murff Baseball Field, located in the SportsPlex on CrusaderWay, was completed in 2004. The field is named in honor of RedMurff, who helped start the baseball program at UMHB in the1970s.

Campus LivingBeall Hall is an apartment style residentialbuilding hall made possible by and named for Mary and James Beall.This building was opened in 2000.

Burt Hall is a women’s residence hall made possible by a giftfrom Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Burt. The building was constructed in 1920and remodeled in 1990 and 2001.

Farris Hall is a four-story complex which offers 163 beds forstudents. The complex was built in 2011 and was named in honor ofMartha White Farris (Class of 1942) of Floydada, Texas.

Garner Hall is a housing complex which offers 72 apartments for141 men and women. The complex is named for John Hood Garner andAlleen Weath-erford Garner, whose charitable trust made a key gifttoward construction of the facility in 2010.

Gettys Memorial Hall is a men’s residence hall named for Dr. andMrs. A.C. Gettys. The building was constructed in 1965 andrenovated in 1991.

Johnson Hall is a women’s residence hall named for the mother ofLyndon Baines Johnson, former President of the United States. Thebuilding was con-structed in 1968 and renovated in 1991.

McLane Hall is a men’s residence hall named for Mr. DraytonMcLane Jr., of Temple, a major benefactor. The building wascompleted in 1989 and was renovated in 2002.

Remschel Hall is a women’s residence hall named in honor ofCorrine Remschel, a 1931 graduate. The building was completed in1993 and was renovated in 2007.

Stribling Hall is a women’s residence hall named for thedaughter of J.C. Stribling, whose gift made the building possible.The building was constructed in 1920 and renovated in 1990.

Independence VillageThe name, Independence Village, pays tributeto the beginnings of the university’s history, which was founded inIndependence, Texas as part of Baylor

University. The complex, composed of apartment-style housing,was originally opened in 1996 and expanded in 1998, 2005, and2010.

Shannon Commons building, named for John H. Shannon, honorarymember of the UMHB Alumni Association and late husband of PatLockridge Shannon, Class of 1953. The building was constructed in2005.

Clark Hall named for Dr. Horace Clark, principal of the FemaleDepartment of Baylor University and president of Baylor FemaleCollege, in 1871. This building was constructed in 1996.

Ferguson Hall named for Miriam Amanda “Ma” Ferguson, a formerstudent of the late 1800s and first woman governor of Texas. Thisbuilding was con-structed in 1996.

Garner Hall named for the late John Hood Garner and AlleenWeatherford Garner, longtime residents of Belton. This building wasconstructed in 2010.

Grover Hall named for the late O. Stanley and Blanche Grover,avid supporters and recruiters for the university. This buildingwas constructed in 1996.

Hobby Hall named for Oveta Culp Hobby, a former student of theearly 1920s, a businesswoman and first commanding officer of theWomen’s Army Corps. This building was constructed in 2005.

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James Hall named for the James family, which has maintainedclose ties with the university since 1885 by serving on the boardof trustees, teaching, and attending the university. Eleanor James,Class of 1933, was the author of “Forth from Her Portals,” ahistory of the first 100 years of the university in Belton. Thisbuilding was constructed in 1998.

Provence Hall named for Sally A. Provence, a graduate of 1937and former professor of pediatrics at Yale University. Thisbuilding was constructed in 1998.

Taylor Hall named for Mattie E. Taylor, a graduate of 1910 andformer member of the board of trustees. This building wasconstructed in 1998.

Tryon Hall named for William M. Tryon, one of the originalfounders of the university in 1845. This building was constructedin 1998.

Tyson Hall named for Dr. Arthur K. Tyson, president of MaryHardin-Baylor College from 1954 to 1966. This building wasconstructed in 2005.

Wilson Hall named for William A. Wilson, president of BaylorFemale College from 1896 to 1911. This building was constructed in2005.

Points of Interest/Landmarks:Allen International CollegePlazaBaylor Academy Gazebo PlazaCampus Boys GazeboClass of ’42-’46People PlaceChrist in the Garden SculptureCrusader SculptureForthFrom Her Portals SculptureFountain in Vann CircleHistoricalParkIntramural/Band Rehearsal FieldLandmark EntrywayLutherMemorial/Old Baylor Bell TowerMillennium Oaks ParkMusick/FlowersPlazaN.B. Moon Building (Bell Baptist Association)Parker PrayerGardenPotter GazeboPotts PlazaSenior Bell PlazaStudent Memorial inMillennium Oaks ParkYork Sesquicentennial Plaza

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INFORMATION AND INQUIRIESThe University of Mary Hardin-Baylorwelcomes those who are seeking information. This catalog has beenprepared to answer most questions concerning

the University and its services. Other inquiries should beaddressed to the Graduate Admissions office at 1-800-727-UMHB, Ext.4020, or 1-254-295-4020, who will provide answers to questions orroute inquiries to the proper individual.

Office Telephone Number EmailDean, Graduate School (254)295-5440 [emailprotected], Graduate Student Services

and Engagement (254) 295-4020 [emailprotected] ofBusiness Administration (254) 295-4644[emailprotected] of Science in Information Systems(254) 295-4644 [emailprotected] Programs inCounseling (254) 295-5425 [emailprotected] ofEducationDoctor of Education (254) 295-4572[emailprotected] of Science in Education

(Exercise Physiology or Sport Administration) (254) 295-4194[emailprotected] of Science in Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice (254) 295-4662[emailprotected] of Physical Therapy (254) 295-4921[emailprotected] Career Services (254) 295-4691[emailprotected] Aid Office (254) 295-4517[emailprotected]’s Office (254) 295-4510[emailprotected] Library (254) 295-4637[emailprotected] Bookstore (254) 295-4628[emailprotected]

Student HandbookInformation in this catalog is supplemented bythe Student Handbook, which can be accessed online athttp://students.umhb.edu/student-handbook.

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ADMISSIONSApplying for AdmissionAn applicant must submit:1. Anapplication for admission with a $35 non-refundable fee. 2.Official transcripts from each college previously attended sentdirectly from the granting institution to the UMHB GraduateAdmissions Office. Even though

courses taken at one institution are noted on another college’stranscript, applicants must submit transcripts from the institutionat which the courses were taken. Transcript evaluations will becompleted after submission of an application to the Graduate Schooland the admission fee has been paid. Transcripts from otherinstitutions which have been submitted for admission or evaluationbecome part of the student’s academic file and are not returned orcopied for distribution.

3. Additional documentation may be required as part of theapplication file to meet program specific requirements.Theapplication for admission is a student’s affirmation that he/shewill comply with all University rules and policies. Note: Anofficial transcript is one that has been received directly from theissuing institution. It must bear the school seal, date, and anappropriate signature.

Admission RequirementsA student may be admitted to a UMHBGraduate School in one of the following ways:

1. Regular Admission 2. Conditional Admission 3. ProbationaryAdmission 4. Non-degree Admission 5. Readmission 6. ConcurrentEnrollment

Regular AdmissionAn applicant must:1. Have completed abaccalaureate degree (or its equivalent) from a regionallyaccredited institution. 2. Have completed a master’s degree from aregionally accredited institution to apply for a doctoral levelprogram. 3. Have official transcripts from each college attended onfile in the UMHB Graduate Admissions Office. (Only master’s leveltranscripts are required for a doctoral level program.) 4. Have acumulative and/or last 60 hours GPA of at least 3.00 5. Meetadditional quantitative and qualitative standards of the program towhich the applicant is requesting admission (e.g., Letters ofRecommendation). Note: For those programs requiring a GRE or GMAT,a previous score is valid for five years.

Conditional AdmissionAn applicant must meet the admissioncriteria for Regular Admission (additional documentation may berequired by the program). Conditional Admission

allows an applicant to be admitted although a document is stillneeded to complete the application file. This admission status isonly approved by the Graduate Admissions Office. A student soadmitted must have completed documentation on file in the GraduateAdmissions Office by the date stated by the Graduate AdmissionsOffice. Students failing to complete the documentation requirementwill not be allowed to register for the next semester, andtranscripts will be placed on hold.

Probationary Admission An applicant must meet the admissioncriteria for Regular Admission (additional documentation may berequired by the program). Conditional Admission

allows an applicant to be admitted although a document is stillneeded to complete the application file. This admission status isonly approved by the Graduate Admissions Office. A student soadmitted must have completed documentation on file in the GraduateAdmissions Office by the date stated by the Graduate AdmissionsOffice. Students failing to complete the documentation requirementwill not be allowed to register for the next semester, andtranscripts will be placed on hold.

Non-Degree AdmissionA non-degree student may be permitted totake up to six hours of graduate credit with the recommendation ofthe appropriate department. Such students

must provide official transcripts from the institution(s)granting their bachelor’s degree(s) or later degree(s). If studentsadmitted on non-degree status wish to continue beyond the sixhours, they must apply for admission as a student seeking a degreeor certification and must meet all requirements for graduateadmission.

Students who have completed a master’s degree and who wish totake courses to meet qualifications for State licensure orcertifications may also be permitted to take courses as non-degreestudents. These non-degree students may take more than six hours ifa deficiency plan, signed by the specific program director, hasbeen completed and is on file in the Graduate Admission’sOffice.

Non-degree students are not eligible for institutional financialaid.

ReadmissionA former student who has not been enrolled ingraduate courses at UMHB for two consecutive semesters (excludingsummer) and who is otherwise eligible

for readmission must apply for readmission to the GraduateSchool and to the graduate program he/she wishes to pursue.

Concurrent EnrollmentA senior undergraduate student who has anoverall GPA of 3.00 or higher and who lacks twelve or fewer hourstoward graduation may enroll for six or fewer

graduate hours with submission of a graduate application andacceptance into the graduate program. At no time may anundergraduate student be enrolled in graduate classes without alsobeing enrolled in undergraduate classes. Petition for anyexceptions must be made through the Dean of the GraduateSchool.

RegistrationTo register for classes a student must obtain anadvising slip and/or registration clearance from his/her programadvisor.Admission to or completion of a graduate program does notguarantee licensure by any state licensing board.

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Admission of International Graduate StudentsNote: All forms mustbe completed in English. All monies must be in U.S. dollars.

All International Students applying for Admission to theUniversity of Mary Hardin-Baylor must:1. Submit completed onlineInternational Application. All academic documents must be submittedbefore an admission decision will be given, and all other

documents must be submitted before an I-20 can be issued.2.Submit a notarized Affidavit of Educational Support (I-134) showingthe availability of funds to finance student’s education andtransportation both to school

and back to student’s home country. A signed letter of supportmay be substituted for the affidavit. The letter should state therelationship of the sponsor to the applicant and specify exactlywhat expenses are covered. Documentation is required. All moneyamounts must be stated in U.S. dollars.

3. Submit official transcripts or diplomas from all schools,colleges, and universities previously attended. If the student hasattended United States colleges/universities, the officialtranscripts must be mailed directly to the Graduate AdmissionsOffice. All transcripts, certificates, or diplomas frominstitutions outside the United States must be sent to an approvedevaluation service for a course by course evaluation by the daterequired by the Graduate Admissions Office and stated in theacceptance letter, and this date will be prior to arrival at theuniversity. A copy of the results should be sent directly toUniversity of Mary Hardin-Baylor Graduate Admissions Office fromthe evaluation service. Transcripts from other institutions whichhave been submitted for admission or evaluation become part of thestudent’s academic file and are not returned or copied fordistribution.

4. Submit a copy of the passport identification page. Passportmust show validity at least 6 months from the expected date ofenrollment.5. Submit the following fees (in U.S. dollars): $135Application Fee (Not refundable). The application will not beprocessed until the application fee is paid.

When all of the above items have been received from the student,action will be taken by the Office of International StudentServices. An I-20 form cannot be issued until the student has beenaccepted by the UMHB Graduate School.

The university reserves the right to change the price of fee andany other costs to obtain the degree.

Once accepted for admission, all international students arerequired to:1. Submit completed Student Medical History (availableon website), including validated copy of shot records showing ameningitis vaccination (Menactra)

and negative tuberculosis test result.2. For students fromcountries identified as “TB High Risk” as published by the WorldHealth Organization: submit validation of a negative TB skin testand/

or report of negative (normal) chest x-ray - must be no morethan within 6 months prior to initial enrollment.

General Academic RequirementsStudents who are seeking a master’sdegree, doctoral degree, licensure, or certification in an approvedprogram offered by the University of Mary Hardin-Bay-

lor will be considered for admission. Students will be allowedto continue in enrollment only if they maintain good academicprogress (a 3.0 U.S. Grade Point Average). At the discretion ofUMHB, students not meeting minimum standards may be enrolled inadditional English as Second Language classes.

I-20This U.S. Immigration Student Eligibility form will beissued only after all conditions of the application process havebeen met. The University of Mary

Hardin-Baylor is an academic school, and no I-20 will be issuedto any student for the sole purpose of aiding the student inavoiding military service in his/her home country.

TransportationThe major international airport serving CentralTexas is the Dallas/Fort-Worth International Airport. Commuterflights are available from this international

airport to the local airports in Killeen (30 miles from campus)and Austin (50 miles from campus). Cab and/or bus transportationmay be obtained from these airports to Belton.

MoneyStudents are encouraged to carry travelers checks orcashier’s checks. Money may be deposited in a local bank. Advancedfees, tuition, as well as room and

board must be paid in U.S. dollars or negotiableinstruments.

Payment of AccountsAll international students must preregisterfor any succeeding semester, and their account must be paid in fullby the close of business on the Friday after the

normal registration period. Failure of the student to pay willresult in the student not being allowed to register. If this shouldhappen, both the U.S. Immigration Service and the consulate of thestudent’s home country will be notified.

English CompetencyInternational students applying to graduateprograms are eligible for ESOL (English for Speakers of OtherLanguages) classes. Students must submit a TOEFL

or an IELTS score as part of the application. The minimum TOEFLscore to enter regular academic classes is at least 100 (iBT) withat least 25 in each category. Students submitting IELTS scores ofat least 7 in each category may enter regular academic classes.Students who do not meet these testing requirements will beenrolled in ESOL classes before beginning the graduate program.

Mail all Correspondence to:University of MaryHardin-BaylorDirector of International Student ServicesUMHB Box8367900 College StreetBelton, Texas 76513USA

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English Proficiency Guidelines

OverviewUndergraduate international students are not required tosubmit a TOEFL or IELTS score as a part of the application to theUniversity of Mary Hardin-Baylor

(UMHB). Their English language proficiency will be evaluatedupon arrival. Students who do not meet the minimum score forundergraduate academic work will enter the English for Speakers ofOther Languages (ESOL) program.

Graduate international students must submit a TOEFL or IELTSscore as a part of their application. Students whose scores do notmeet the minimum re-quirements for admission to graduate academicwork will be evaluated upon arrival. Students who do not meet theminimum score for graduate academic work will enter the English forSpeakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program.

If the score is above the requirements for admission to theundergraduate or graduate programs (as described below), thestudent will be admitted to his/her academic program withoutfurther ESOL restrictions.

The ESOL program is designed to help students prepare foracademic coursework at UMHB. Students who are placed in the ESOLprogram take only ESOL courses unless placement testing resultsindicate that they may be successful in combining ESOL courses withother courses. Based on the results of the placement testing, thechair of the Modern Foreign Language Department or designee willdetermine the ESOL courses in which students are required toenroll

English Language Proficiency Standards for Admission to Graduateand Undergraduate ProgramsThe standards for undergraduate studentsto enter the academic program of his/her choice without any ESOLrestrictions are below.

Admission to Undergraduate Programs without ESOLThe minimumscores required to enter academic classes bearing credit towardgraduation:

TOEFL=At least 80 (iBT) with at least 20 in each band.IELTS=Atleast 6 in each band.

Graduate students must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score as a partof their application. English language proficiency standards aredifferent for admission to graduate programs due to the rigor ofthe academic work. The standards for graduate students to enter theacademic program of his/her choice without any ESOL restrictionsare below.

If an international student has attended an English-speakingcollege or preparatory school prior to admission to UMHB, the ESOLrequirements may be waived. Please contact the Chair of the MFLDepartment for information regarding waivers.

Admission to Graduate Programs without ESOLThe minimum scoresrequired to enter academic classes bearing credit towardgraduation:

TOEFL=At least 100 (iBT) with at least 25 in each band.IELTS=Atleast 7 in each band.

Students Who Do Not Meet English Language Placement Standardsfor Admission to Undergraduate or Graduate Programs

Upon arrival, the student will be given a 3-part Englishplacement test. Parts 1 & 2 are the Listening and ReadingComprehension components. Part 3 is a writing sample administeredand graded by UMHB faculty. Students are scored on accuracy ofgrammar, coherence of writing, and skilled use of written English.Based upon the results of placement testing, students will beenrolled in the appropriate combination of ESOL and/or academiccourses.

The ESOL program offers several classes of 3 credit hours each:Grammar, Reading, Writing, and Oral Communication. In addition,there are basic, inter-mediate, and advanced levels of each classto meet student needs. ESOL tuition is 50% of the cost ofundergraduate tuition.

In order to progress from the ESOL program to other classes, astudent must meet ALL of the following exit requirements: 1. Scoreat or above the designated cut-off on the English Proficiencyexam.2. Score at least 75% in all ESOL classes.3. Pass an oralinterview with a team of UMHB faculty members.The interview teamwill evaluate the communication skills of the student and make thedecision as to whether the student can be released to all regularclasses

or remain in a specified number of ESOL courses. Students mustenroll in all ESOL courses recommended by this interview team.Untila student has completed the ESOL requirements, the Registrar’sOffice will maintain a hold on the student’s registration. Whilethe hold is in effect,

registration must be approved by the Chair of the MFL Departmentor designee.After an ESOL student has completed these exitrequirements, he/she will be released from the ESOL program, thehold will be released.

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FINANCIAL AIDApplication Procedures

Students applying for financial aid must complete the followingsteps:1. Process a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)- This form can be completed at www.fafsa.ed.gov . 2. Follow upwith the UMHB Financial Aid Office - if requested to completeadditional documents.

Aid Programs by CategoryStudent Loans1. Federal DirectUnsubsidized Student Loan- The borrower is responsible for interestthat accrues during deferment periods (including in-school) andduring

the six-month grace period. Graduate students may borrow $20,500per academic year (fall, spring, summer).2. Alternative Loans- Alist of private lenders can be found at www.elmselect.com . Eachlender maintains their individual website with current interestrates

and other pertinent information. Be sure to stay informed ofinterest rates and repayment responsibilities.

Institutional ProgramsStudents may qualify for one of thefollowing scholarships dependent upon their program of study:1.Graduate Scholarship - Graduate Scholarships are available for $50per hour to student’s enrolled in general UMHB graduate programs.2.Ed.D . Fellowship- Students enrolled in the Doctor of Educationautomatically qualify for this scholarship. The Ed. D. Fellowshipscholarship pays $100

per hour.3. DPT Scholarship - Students enrolled in the Doctor ofPhysical Therapy Program automatically qualify for thisscholarship. The DPT Scholarship pays $200

per hour.4. Nurse Practitioner Scholarship - Students enrolledin the Nurse Practitioner Program automatically qualify for thisscholarship. The Nurse Practitioner

Scholarship pays $100 per hour.5. Graduate Assistantships -Graduate assistantships at the master’s and doctoral levels areavailable in a number of graduate programs. Assistantships must

relate to the student’s academic objective and be supervised bya member of the Graduate Faculty. UMHB offers a variety of GraduateAssistantship oppor-tunities, which may include a full tuitionscholarship, a partial tuition scholarship, part-time employment ora combination of scholarship and employment. Duties may includeresearch assistant, office duties, lab supervision, studentadvising, student academic assistance, and/or practicalsupervision. Graduate assistantships are available through academicdepartments and colleges.

Leaving SchoolAll students who are on financial aid must informthe Financial Aid Office prior to graduation or withdrawing fromschool. Exit counseling is a federal

requirement and must be completed upon exiting the university.Failure to do so will result in a hold being placed on thestudent’s diploma and/or transcripts.

Refund/Repayment PolicyA financial aid recipient withdrawingfrom the university and receiving a refund from the UMHB Cashier’sOffice in accordance with the policy listed under

the Financial Information section in this catalog may berequired to repay institutional aid to UMHB with the refund. Thepercentage of institutional aid repaid to UMHB will be based uponthe percentage of refund received by the student. (i.e. Studentsreceiving 80% tuition refund will repay 80% of the institutionalaid.)

State and federal financial aid will be returned in accordancewith governmental regulations upon a student’s withdrawal. Statefinancial aid will be returned to the state in a decliningpercentage through the first four weeks of a semester.

Title IV Funds (Federal financial aid) must be returned through60% of the semester. (i.e. A student withdrawing at the midpoint ofa semester must return 50% of Title IV funds received.)

The return of Title IV funds by UMHB due to the withdrawal ofstudent before completing 60% of a semester will result in anamount being owed to UMHB by the student. UMHB will make anadjusted refund to students withdrawing during their first semesterof attendance to compensate for the mandated return of Title IVfunds by refunding the lesser of the amount due UMHB or the amountof Title IV funds returned less funds disbursed to student.

Satisfactory Academic Progress PolicyThe Higher Education Actmandates that institutions of higher education monitor the academicprogress of students who receive federal financial aid. The

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor has established the followingminimum standards to be eligible for and continue to receivefederal financial aid. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) will bereviewed at the end of each payment period (fall, spring, andsummer semesters) and will be based on the

student achieving both a minimum cumulative grade point average(CGPA) of 3.0 and earning a minimum of 70% of credit hoursattempted.

PaceSatisfactory academic progress is determined by dividing thecumulative number of credit hours successfully completed by thecumulative number of credit

hours attempted (including transfer credit hours that have beenaccepted). The percentage must be greater than or equal to 70% inorder to meet SAP. The maximum timeframe for program completion is150% of the published program length.

Warning PeriodIn the first payment period (semester) after SAPhas not been met, students are notified that they are not meetingSAP. The notification will include SAP require-

ments, steps necessary to meet SAP in the upcoming paymentperiod (semester) and the consequences for failing to meet SAP atthe end of the warning period.During the warning period, studentsmay continue to receive financial aid. At the completion of thewarning period, students who do not meet SAP are

ineligible for financial aid.The Financial Aid Office willnotify students at the end of the warning payment period (semester)if they failed to meet SAP. The notification will include

information concerning the loss of financial aid for theupcoming payment period (semester) due to failure to meet CGPAand/or 70% completion rate, and the appeal process.

Probation PeriodIf a student is placed on Suspension, he/she hasthe option of appealing the suspension through the SAP appealprocess. If the appeal is granted, the student

will be placed on Probation for the next semester. The studentmust meet SAP at the conclusion of the Probationary period.

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SuspensionIf a student was previously under a Warning orProbation SAP status and fails to meet SAP eligibility requirementsthe student will be placed on Suspension

and is no longer eligible for financial aid. A student who isplaced on Suspension may appeal this decision through the appealprocess.

Appeal processStep One: Students who choose to follow the appealprocess must:

• Submit appeal to the Financial Aid Office• Student must statewhy he or she failed to meet SAP requirements• Student must statewhat has changed so that he or she will meet SAP at the next review(semester)

Step Two: The Financial Aid Office will:• Review the appeal•Send results of appeal to the student• Approved appeals include•Approval and terms of reinstatement of financial aid eligibility•Possibility of meeting SAP in next payment period (semester)•Possibility of an academic plan over an extended period of time•Consequences for not meeting terms of approval• Approved appealswill result in financial aid being awarded for the payment period•Denied appeals include• Reasons for denial• What the student mustdo to meet SAP• Denied appeals will not be awarded financial aiduntil SAP is met

Step Three: Students must continue to meet terms, asestablished, unt