Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Washington University of Virginia	Bachelors and Masters	Out-of-State Renewal	5/3/2019	Authorized	6/17/2019
Out-of-State Renewal Program Description
Washington University of Virginia (WUV) has submitted a renewal application to continue to offer six programs at the previously approved site located at 8950 Old Annapolis Rd, Suite 223, Columbia, MD 21045. WUV Washington University of Virginia is a non-profit, religious institution incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is accredited by The Association for Biblical Higher Education. The institution is registered as a foreign corporation and is in good standing. <br> <br>Previously approved programs: <br> <br>Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biblical Studies: This provides students with an academic and ministerial foundation focused on biblical studies and the training necessary for graduate programs, such as M.R.E., M.C.C. or M.Div. This program offers biblical studies courses that incorporate engagement with biblical texts, theological courses that include historical, systematic and perspective views on the Bible, such as ethics and doctrines, interdisciplinary Bible-related courses that apply the Bible‘s teaching to various practical areas of study. The course content is built on biblical and theological truths which are then applied to varying subject matters, skills, principles and practices of a professional discipline. <br> <br>Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Family Studies: A program designed to prepare undergraduate students whose interest is in counseling with basic introductory studies of counseling within biblical values and perspectives as well as larger academic disciplines provided by general education and biblical studies. <br> <br>Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration: This program offers instruction in accounting, finance, marketing, operations, and international business combined with biblical and theological disciplines to provide tools necessary for students to obtain the ability to understand business climate, start and run their own business with Christian values. <br> <br>Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.): This program provides students with higher level of training for business management and entrepreneurial strategies. <br>  <br>Master of Divinity (M. Div.):  This program is designed to train and foster qualified Christian ministers, pastors, missionaries, and Bible teachers to proclaim, spread, and teach biblical truth. <br>  <br>Master of Christian Counseling (M.C.C.); This program is designed to prepare, train and foster competent Christian and professional counselors to provide high quality and effective counseling services necessary to diverse constituents. <br>