2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

106 E. Main St.
Spring Arbor, Michigan 49283
www.arbor.edu

Spring Arbor University is a Christian liberal arts university accredited through the Higher Learning Commission 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504 PH: 312-263-0456

General Disclaimer

The Spring Arbor University catalog contains information about the University and policies relating to the academic requirements and records of each student. Current and future students should refer to individual program handbooks for additional information. The University’s policies and procedures may not be varied by any University employee without official governance approval either in writing or by an oral statement.

Curricula and policies listed in this catalog are subject to change through normal University governance procedures. Revisions to the catalog are normally implemented in the next academic year following adoption by the Graduate Council and Academic Senate. However, occasionally curricula or policies may be changed and implemented in the same academic year and for matriculated students. Therefore, although the catalog establishes requirements that the student must fulfill to graduate, it is not a contract between the University and student nor anyone else.

To complete a degree, a student is expected to meet the requirements listed in the catalog that is in effect for the year of the student’s matriculation to the University. Students may also need to meet additional degree requirements that have been published in other official University documents, such as departmental handbooks. Additionally, the University reserves the right to withdraw curricula and specific courses, alter course content, change the academic calendar, and/or impose or increase fees as it deems necessary without prior notification, although reasonable efforts will be made to communicate changes in a timely manner. All changes are effective at such times as the University determines and may apply to future students and those already enrolled in the University.

Policy Discrepancy Disclaimer

The Graduate Catalog takes precedence over any policy discrepancies between the catalog and any other Spring Arbor University publications.

Three ways to locate information

#1: Type what you are looking for in the “Catalog Search” box, located at the top left of this page.

#2: Click on “Advanced Search” to look for specific courses and/or programs.

#3: Choose from the navigation bar along the left side of the page.

Degree Planner

The Degree Planner link allows you to see, save, and/or print all the information about your program of study in a condensed, printable format.  To access, simply navigate to any program and click the Degree Planner link at the top right of the page.

Create Your Personal Portfolio

The My Portfolio feature allows you to save information in your own personal folder so you can go directly to it!

1. Click on the My Portfolio link at the bottom of the left navigation bar.
2. If you are a new user, click Create an Account. You’ll type your email address and a password.  If you choose not to create an account, your information will only be saved until you close the catalog.
3. Then use the left navigation bar or the search box to find what you are looking for in the catalog.
4. When you want to save a section, click the My Portfolio link at the top right of the page.
5. The next time you go to your portfolio, your saved material will be there!

Need help?

If at any point you have questions about how to navigate this catalog, just click on the Help link at the top right of the page.