At WCBCS, we are committed to providing our students with the best in academic quality, while focusing on the key principles that will be most used in their chosen field. Students are required to complete any classes started within a six month time frame. If a class is not completed in the given time frame, the student will receive an "I" on their transcript. A student will not be allowed to graduate with an "I" or "F" on their transcript.
Modules - Student requirements for every level include:
1) Read one textbook and write down one personal key truth learned from each chapter and how you can implement it in ministry (our belief is that if everyone can learn one practical truth that will stay with them for life, then the reading exercise has been successful)
2) Listen to two 30-45 lectures or watch an online video and fill in the blanks of the lecture notes.
3) Complete an open book exam – (the student can complete the open book exam with reading - each exam will consist of 20 to 25 questions – however, students MAY NOT collaborate with other students to complete this exercise)
4) Find magazines articles or internet articles discussing the subject and write a summary of each article. (each article must be properly identified with the title, author, and web link noted)
5) Write a final paper discussing how the subject matter is relevant to your personal ministry and what you will implement.
Students are required to purchase a 2 inch notebook to keep all assignments organized.
Grading Scale:
100 – 90 A
89 – 80 B
79 – 70 C
69 – 60 D
59 & below F
Honors:
• 3.95 - 4.00 Summa Cum Laude
• 3.75 - 3.94 Magna Cum Laude
• 3.50 - 3.74 Cum Laude
All honors (if applicable) will appear on the official
transcript only. No honors will appear on the degrees earned
by student.
Grade Appeal Process:
If a student feels that there is an error on his grade
report, he must begin the appeal process within thirty days
of receiving the grade report. After thirty days the grade
is considered final and is not subject to appeal by the
student or any third party.
WCBCS is not responsible for lost tests, projects, etc.
Please be sure to make a copy of all material prior to
submitting material to WCBCS for grading or evaluation.
Course Repeating
Policy:
Students desiring to repeat a course for the purpose of
having the first grade removed from the cumulative grade
point average must follow these procedures:
(1) A course may be repeated once if the student receives a grade of less than "C".
(2) A course may be repeated one time for an additional charge
if the student receives a "C" or higher.
(3) The second grade, in all circumstances, replaces
the first grade for the purpose of calculating the
cumulative grade point average.
Any student receiving an "F" or "I" must contact the Grade
Department for further instructions. No student will be
allowed to graduate with an "F" or "I" in a required course.
Any undergraduate student receiving three "Fs" will be
placed on academic probation. Any graduate student receiving
two "Fs" will be placed on academic probation.
Graduation Approval:
The Office of the Registrar must approve all candidates
applying for graduation. Contact the Office of the Registrar
via e-mail.
Graduation Ceremony:
There will be an annual graduation ceremony held in May on a
date to be announced, but it typically the third Friday
night at 7pm. Graduates do not need to
participate in order to receive their degree. However,
this option is available to honor and recognize our students
accomplishments by their friends and families.