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The College and Schools of the University

College of Arts and Sciences
 The Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
The Lundy-Fetterman School of Business
School of Education | School of Pharmacy | Divinity School
Extended Campus Education

College of Arts and Sciences

Dean: Dr. Mark L. Hammond
The undergraduate College is the custodian of the liberal arts core curriculum. This General College Curriculum (GCC) is the integrated, interdisciplinary education, which is the hallmark of the liberal arts. It is of medieval European origin; traditionally at the completion of the two-year post-secondary period, European colleges awarded the baccalaureate, which signified the recipient’s entry into educated society; students then went to university for the study of the law, medicine, or theology. The tradition was imported to America, where the concept of "major" or specialized study was added as the traditional curriculum evolved away from its European roots. In colonial America, all elementary, middle, and secondary education was conducted under the auspices of the Christian church. In the nineteenth century, population growth and the process of secularization of society stimulated the initiation and rapid expansion of public education to insure the continuation of a literate culture, the fundamental basis of democratic government. At the beginning of the twentieth century, only twenty percent of college students were in land-grant colleges and public universities; the rest were in private, often church-related colleges and schools. By the end of the twentieth century, the proportions were reversed, with only twenty percent of college students in private and/or church-related schools. The College of Arts and Sciences of Campbell University is one of those remaining church-related schools.

The central thread in the history of the University is the development of the College and its curriculum. Founded in 1887 as an academy, the institution has experienced no interruption in the work of its faculty. Until 1925, it was Buie’s Creek Academy; from then until 1963, it was a well-respected junior college. Beginning with the class of 1963, Campbell College became a four-year senior institution; then, with the graduation of the first class from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, Campbell became a university. Thus, the College of Arts and Sciences evolved as the successor undergraduate College within the larger body of the University. Its graduates span the globe, serving in a wide variety of fields and callings. The purpose of the University is derived from that of the College; succinctly stated, it is to educate and encourage its students of all ages to think, live, and serve others in a forthright, Christian way. The success of this College as an exemplar of excellence in education in a Christian community in a secularized society is a credit to the vision of its founder, Rev. J. A. Campbell, and to the achievements of his successor presidents, Leslie Campbell, Norman A. Wiggins, and Jerry M. Wallace.

Majors , Minors, and Pre-Professional Programs
Each Campbell College student is required to declare a major by the beginning of the junior year, but has the option not to select a minor field of study. Pre-professional programs include pre-law, pre-pharmacy, pre-medical/dental, and pre-seminary, as well as a pre-engineering program approved by North Carolina State University. Class sizes vary from eighty in science lectures to twenty-four in science labs to thirty-five in humanities lectures to twenty-five in freshman English to less than fifteen in senior humanities seminars.

Faculty of the College
Along with its students, the College’s greatest asset is its faculty. Some of the senior members have served the school for four decades; they impart not only academic knowledge, but also wisdom to their students and institutional memory to their colleagues. Over eighty percent of the faculty have the highest available degree in their teaching discipline; that percentage is growing as the former junior college faculty retire.  

The Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

The Lundy-Fetterman School of Business

Dean: Dr. Ben Hawkins
In October 1982, the establishment of the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business was announced. The School was named for the late Burrows T. and Mabel L. Lundy, generous benefactors to the University and strong supporters of Free Enterprise, as well as for Lewis and Annabelle Fetterman, son-in-law and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lundy.

The Lundy-Fetterman School of Business is a community of scholars and professionals who are committed to developing students as responsible individuals through an emphasis on professional education, entrepreneurial attitudes, Christian values, and practical experiences. The mission of the School of Business, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, is to engage students in a learning process that provides a comprehensive professional education, instills a passion for life-long learning, creates a commitment to service, and examines ethical behavior in the business environment. Graduates of the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business are prepared for careers in a rapidly changing business environment. They are aware of the significance of technology in business organizations, the value of a global perspective in planning, the need for an understanding of cultural diversity, and the process of continuous improvement in shaping business operations.  

The Lundy-Fetterman School of Business strives to be recognized as a premier business school known for its free enterprise based curriculum, distinctive academic programs, practical work experiences, and values-based entrepreneurial emphasis.  

The actions and activities of the faculty and staff are based on a core of values held in the School of Business. Seven specific belief statements form the foundation for these core values.  

1. The creation of a caring family-type environment is essential to the personalized style of education provided to students.
2. An entrepreneurial free enterprise focus is important to all aspects of the academic programs.
3. Programs of study on all campuses will provide for academic excellence.
4. Practical work experiences are an important part of a holistic educational process in the School of Business.
5. An understanding of Christian values provides a solid foundation for a life-long commitment to service in business or professional environments.
6. A strong liberal arts academic foundation is a critical component of a true professional education.
7. Faculty and staff should model a passion for learning, an understanding of the global environment, and the values of integrity, mutual respect, and accountability in personal and professional relationships.

Academic and Professional Programs
The Lundy-Fetterman School of Business offers programs that serve undergraduate and graduate students, as well as executives. Internships are required in the Professional Golf Management and Trust and Investment Management programs. The evening graduate programs, Master of Business Administration and Master of Trust and Investment Management, serve working professionals. Undergraduate and graduate programs are designed to provide flexibility which can accommodate working adults in their role as students. The School of Business also designs and delivers executive education programs in partnership with industry primarily in the trust area. The orientation of the faculty is teaching and service, supported and augmented by focused applied research.

The Lundy-Fetterman School of Business is housed in a 76,000 square foot state-of-the-art building. This two-story building features a 5,500-pound solid piece cupola (the tallest point on campus), ten tiered and conventional classrooms, an auditorium, student and faculty lounges, a library, an academic computer center, museum and exhibit hall, board room, faculty and administrative staff offices, conference rooms, interview facilities, student work/breakout rooms, and reception areas.

The Lundy-Fetterman School of Business offers undergraduate programs in the following areas of study:

Associate: Computer Information Systems, General Business, and General Economics

Baccalaureate: Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Economics-Pre-Law, International Business, Professional Golf Management, Trust and Investment Management, and Trust and Investment Management-Pre-Law.

Minors: Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Financial Planning, Management, Marketing

Masters: Business Administration, Trust and Investment Management

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The graduate program in Business began in the fall of 1978. The major objective of the program is to develop the student’s analytical skills, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities and to provide the basic knowledge needed for the solution of business problems. In order to earn the M.B.A. degree, the student must successfully complete a 36 hour program in Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Science, and Legal Environment.

Joint Degree Programs
Qualified candidates may enroll in the M.B.A. program in combination with the Pharm D. or the J.D. degree programs offered through the School of Pharmacy and the Law School at Campbell University.

3/2 Programs
Undergraduate students majoring in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Economics, International Business, Professional Golf Management, Trust and Investment Management, and Trust and Investment Management-Pre Law may apply for admission to the Graduate Program in Business at the end of their junior year. Named the 3/2 Program, qualified candidates must satisfy all criteria for admission to the M.B.A. Program with the exception of a Bachelors degree and agree to pay the prevailing full-time undergraduate tuition and fees for 5 years. By adding the fifth year to their program of study, qualified candidates will be eligible to receive both B.B.A. and M.B.A. degrees simultaneously.

Master of Trust and Investment Management (M.T.I.M.)
The Master of Trust and Investment Management (M.T.I.M.) was established in 2002 to enable graduate students to develop the technical, analytical, institutional, and communications skills that help them to succeed in the financial services industry. This one-year full-time program is oriented toward placing students into professional positions within bank trust departments, private trust companies, investment management and securities firms, and financial planning firms. The MTIM program is registered with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the Certified Financial Planner examinations, a component of the requirements for the Certified Financial Planner^TM designation. [Certified Financial Planner ^TM is a certification mark owned by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.]  

School of Education

Dean: Dr. Karen Nery
The School of Education includes the undergraduate and graduate Professional Education Programs, the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, the Department of Psychology, and the Department of Social Work. The School offers majors leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in the following areas: Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, Educational Studies, Family Studies, and Psychology. The Social Work major leads to the Bachelor of Social Work degree.

In addition, the School of Education offers the professional education component for undergraduate teacher licensure in Biology, Birth to Kindergarten, English, French, Family and Consumer Sciences, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Social Studies, and Spanish. Minors in Family Studies and Psychology are also available.

Purpose
The mission of the School of Education is to develop professionals in the fields of Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Psychology, and Social Work for service, primarily but not exclusively, in rural settings. To accomplish this mission, a carefully planned sequence of educational experiences that blends the theoretical, the professional, and the practical and that emphasizes the development of problem-solving skills is provided by each one of the four major program areas. Professional Education extends the scope of this goal by providing graduate programs at the master’s level.

Accreditation
All of the School of Education’s undergraduate and graduate programs are fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. All the Professional Education programs are fully accredited by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education; the last accreditation review took place in October of 2002. The Social Work program received its initial accreditation in February 1995, and the accreditation was re-affirmed in February 1999.

Graduate Programs in Education
Graduate programs in professional education have been offered since the summer of 1977. Programs leading to the Master of Education degree are currently offered in the following areas: Counselor Education, Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, English Education, Interdisciplinary Studies, Mathematics Education, Physical Education, and Social Studies Education. The Master of Arts degree in Community Counseling and the Master of School Administration are also offered. Students with bachelor’s degrees may also enter the "A-plus-Masters program, which leads first to an initial licensure to teach, and later to the master’s degree.

Divinity School

Dean: Dr. Michael G. Cogdill
The Campbell University Divinity School officially opened as the sixth school of Campbell University in January 1996. The Divinity School was not designed to duplicate programs in existing divinity schools and seminaries. While the school provides the best of classic theological education, the Divinity School adds dimensions of spiritual formation and professional mentoring needed to equip ministers.  The Divinity School maintains its strong liberal arts heritage by offering undergraduate majors built upon the General College Curriculum of the College of Arts and Sciences through its Religion and Philosophy Department. These undergraduate majors, which lead to the B.A. degree, are: Religion, Biblical Studies, Theology, and Christian History. Successful completion of any of the undergraduate majors in Religion with distinction can lead to advanced standing in the graduate program of the Divinity School.

In addition to undergraduate majors in Religion, the Divinity School offers the Master of Divinity, the Master of Arts in Christian Education, and the Doctor of Ministry degrees. Certificate programs are offered in Preschool and Children’s Ministries, Biblical Studies, and Hispanic Congregational Leadership. Information describing these graduate theological degrees and the certificate programs is available on the website and in separate bulletins.

Objectives of the Campbell University Divinity School:
A. To offer required courses in the General College Curriculum designed to acquaint students with the faith of the Bible as revealed in Jesus Christ and with their Judeo-Christian and Western philosophical heritage.

B. To offer a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in religion, biblical studies, theology, and Christian history as pre-divinity school and/or pre-vocational preparation for those entering church-related vocations or otherwise interested in majoring in Religion.

C. To offer the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Christian Education, and Doctor of Ministry degrees for those students desiring to earn graduate theological degrees and pursue careers in professional ministry.

D. To offer undergraduate academic minors in religion for those students who have more personal and academic interest in the above areas but have chosen other undergraduate majors.

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
This degree program is for persons desiring a comprehensive and balanced theological education in the content and practice of local church and church-related ministry. The primary focus is on pastoral ministries, with additional concentrations available in Christian education, counseling/chaplaincy, missions and evangelism, church music and worship, historical and theological studies, and biblical studies. Persons desiring to prepare for other ministries, such as teaching or denominational work, should concentrate in the field most closely related to the area of interest and consult a faculty adviser for specialized elective courses. The Master of Divinity degree can be earned in three years of full-time study. M.Div. graduates with distinction are able to apply for Ph.D. studies in other institutions.

Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.)
This degree program is for persons desiring basic theological and educational preparation for local church and church-related ministry. It provides the same required studies as the Master of Divinity, but limits vocational and specialized studies specifically to preparation for educational staff positions, lay or bivocational ministry, Bible teaching and Christian development ministries, or Christian social ministries. Persons desiring additional specialization and/or broader preparation for vocational ministry may switch to the Master of Divinity program at the beginning of any term. The Master of Arts in Christian Education  degree can be earned in two years of full-time study.

Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
The Doctor of Ministry program is designed to prepare qualified candidates already trained and involved in ministry to render spiritual, ecclesiastical, and vocational Christian leadership at the highest level of competence in local churches and church-related ministries.  The Doctor of Ministry degree can be earned in three years of full-time study.

Extended Campus Education

Associate Dean: Mr. Tom Harris
Campbell University offers undergraduate degree programs at four locations in eastern North Carolina. Over 2000 civilian and military adult students attend classes at these locations on either a full time and part time basis. Evening and weekend classes are offered during five accelerated semesters each year. For information about degrees programs offered, class schedules, or admission requirements, call or visit the campus most convenient to your work or residence.

At Camp Lejeune, Campbell offices are in the Consolidated Education Center, Bldg. 202, Main Base. Their telephone number is 910-451-3097. A second office is located in the Education Center, Bldg 212, at Marine Corps. Air Station, New River; telephone 910-449-6600. Undergraduate degree programs offered include Associates of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration with majors in either Business, Accounting or Computer Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Social Science, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and Bachelor of Applied Science.

At Fort Bragg, near Fayetteville, Campbell offices are located in the Main Education Center at the corner of Knox and Randolph Streets on post. For information about Ft. Bragg, call 910-436-3242 or 3243. A second office is located at Pope Air Force Base in the Civilian Base Personnel office, Bldg. 308. The Pope AFB telephone is 910-497-8238. Undergraduate degree programs offered include Associate in Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration with majors in Business, Accounting or Computer Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Social Science, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Applied Science, and Bachelor of Health Science.

Near the Research Triangle Park in Morrisville, Campbell's RTP Center is located at 808 Aviation Parkway. Undergraduate degree programs offered at the RTP campus include Associate in Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration with major in Business, Accounting and Computer Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Social Science, and Bachelor of Applied Science. To find out more about the RTP campus call (919) 468-8844.

Campbell University’s Distance Education Program became a separate program in June of 2004. Operating from the main campus, the program supports internet based methods of course content delivery for the University. The program offers select internet courses over the academic year in concert with the extended campus academic calendar

Main campus students wishing to take courses at one of the extended campus locations must complete an off campus approval form from the Registrars office before registering for any course(s) at one of the extended campuses.

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