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Charisma University
30 Sandcastle Rd
Neptune CT, Grace Bay
Suite 214
2016-2017
Providenciales
Turks and Caicos Islands
British West Indies
Phone:649-946-4653 |Fax:649-946-4981
Catalog
E:mail: info@charismauniversity.org
The University is also committed to provide online education that is flexible, on-
demand, innovative, and utilizes sound education technologies and techniques. Our
degrees are structured to allow you the flexibility to schedule your course work around
your other responsibilities.
current and prospective students about Charisma University's academic Donnie H. Newson, JD
Dean, School of Business
degree programs, student services, library services, tuition & fees with Laureen Beyer, Ph.D.
Dean School of Education
Vice President for Human Resource
refund policy, admissions and graduation requirements etc. The Management and Faculty Lead
university publishes its catalogue annually on every November The Most Rev. William Martin Sloane,
Ph.D
Senior Vice President for Internal Quality
15th. This catalogue is valid from November 15, 2016 November 14, System
2017. The University reserves the right to review and revise the contents Zemeer Nayar Padikkal, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President for Enrollment
Management
of this catalog at any time as deemed necessary. Such amendments
Ehab EL Shamy, Ph.D
Senior Vice President for International
remain in line with promoting the best interests of its students, staff and Programs
faculty members. Should these changes take place, all departments, Agostino Sibillo, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Law
students, faculty members and other academic units will be duly Renee Ward, RN, MSN, NP
Interim Dean, School of Health Sciences
Cristina Radu
Associate Registrar for Students Support
Services & Accounting
Charisma University is an institutional member of the American Council on Education (ACE). ACE
member directory can be viewed here: http://www2.acenet.edu/ACEMemberDirectory/. American
Council on Education institutional membership is open to all U.S. Degree-granting colleges and
universities that are accredited by a CHEA-recognized accrediting agency. International members are
higher education, degree-granting institutions or associations that are
recognized by an appropriate national authority and based outside of the
United States and its territories. According to American Council on
Education, its member institutions have a historic commitment to adult
learners.
Bellevue University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission through the U.S. Department of
Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
A.T. Still University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission through the U.S. Department
of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Universidad Azteca (Azteca University) is a pprivate university established in 1994 and has
Recognition of Official Validity (RVOE) by the Secretary of Public Education for national students.
On Behalf of our President, Dr. John Beyer, our entire administrative staff and
our entire faculty we extend our warm welcome to you as you begin your
academic quest to fulfill your desires and dreams of obtaining your Bachelors,
Graduate or Doctoral Degrees from our University.
All of us at Charisma University wish you much success in your academic and
professional achievements. The University is committed to making your
educational goals, dreams and aspirations a reality and we look forward to assisting all students
in completing their Educational and Professional programs of study.
If at any time during your course of studies at Charisma University you have any concerns
regarding your Academic or Educational program, or have concerns or issues that could possibly
affect your ability to complete your Educational studies, the staff in the Department of Student
Affairs and Counseling Services will be there to help you in any way possible so that you will
have a positive and rewarding Academic and Educational experience at Charisma University.
As the Executive Vice President for Student Affairs and Counseling Services, I encourage all
students to contact myself with any academic concerns you might have so that we can work
together to assist you in resolving all issues, problems or concerns that could impede the
completion of your academic program and hinder your opportunity to reach your desired
Academic and Professional Goals.
Rev. Fr. Raymond Copp, SSC, PhD is an Augustinian Catholic priest and member of the
Servants of the Holy Cross. Prior to ordination in the Old Roman Catholic Church - Latin Rite,
Fr. Copp spent a long career in law enforcement. He is a graduate of four police academies,
including two state police academies and the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA. He holds
masters' degrees in education and psychology and doctorates in clinical psychology and sacred
theology. Fr. Copp holds certifications as an airline transport pilot, flight instructor, and
military command pilot. He volunteers at a medical clinic serving the underinsured and
specializes in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Fr. Copp is currently a battalion
chaplain serving the Maryland Army National Guard where he holds the rank of Lieutenant
Colonel. He lives in West Chester, PA
Charisma University is
Your Pathway to Success
Charisma University was founded in March of 2011 by Dr. PeterChris Okpala. The University is
fully recognized by the Turks and Caicos Islands Ministry of Education as a degree-granting
institution for Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, and the Doctorate along
Charisma University is a Turks and Caicos Islands non-profit private higher institution approved
by the Turks and Caicos Islands Ministry of Education through its Higher Education Advisory
Board to offer its degree and certificate programs both online and on-campus.
The university's name, Charisma University, takes root in the word "charisma" (n; Theol*)--an
extraordinary power, such as the ability to work miracles, granted by the Holy Spirit. We believe
that an individual coming to our University receives an "extraordinary power" to learn and to
develop one's self in cooperation with the Creator: A wise man will hear and increase learning,
and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel. --Proverbs 1:5 (NKJV).
The Governing body of Charisma University is its Board of Directors. The Board is responsible
for the leadership and control of the University. This includes, but is not limited to, Board
appointments, Strategic Plan approvals, Budget and Funding approvals, significant expenditure
approval, and annual review of the Universitys policies, procedures, and internal controls.
The Board has delegated responsibility for the management of the University to the
professionals in any business industry. The to function within the organizational structures
graduates are competent, caring, and and, if necessary, seek and implement appropriate
qualified professionals who exceed the organizational modifications so that our graduates
requirements of their profession, as well as are recognized as outstanding business leaders and
superb educators;
those of their families and communities.
to pursue courageously innovative educational
programs and high value services anchored in
At Charisma University, truth, established practice and founded science;
In the delivery of all educational opportunities, Charisma University affirms the following
values.
and cultures. We respect the dignity of all persons, the rights and property of
others, and the right of all people to hold and express disparate beliefs.
accountability and ensure that these values are translated into action. We believe
promote active learning rather than direct instruction so that learners learn to
collaborate in teams.
share a common vision and passionate commitment to continually learn and apply
new concepts and ideas both inside and outside the classroom.
Collaboration We believe that goals and objectives are best attained when
stakeholders, not only in the form of the most effective technological resources
The grading system of Charisma University follows a Grade Quality Minimum Interpretation
weeks before the end of their courses. In some cases, most B- 2.67 80%
D- 0.67 55%
PASS/FAIL, INCOMPLETE, AND WITHDRAWALS F 0.00 less than Failure
points are received or computed in the cumulative TR(G) 0.00 80% Graduate Transfer
R 0.00 Repeat
GPA. The designation of FAIL [F] will affect the
be given to a student who is making steady progress toward course completion but needs more
time to complete the course because of unavoidable circumstances. Incompletes not removed
within the following grading period will be recorded as an [F] if there is no attempt to finish the
cannot complete the [X] within the time specified by the instructor will receive a withdrawal.
Students may withdraw from a course during the withdrawal period as stated on the academic
calendar. A simple course withdrawal form has to be completed and signed by such students.
Only completed and signed withdrawal form will be processed by the Registrars office within
48hrs of the receipt of the form. A withdrawal designation [W]
Each student is responsible
indicates that the student chose to withdraw from the course prior
to officially withdraw from
course(s) he/she wishes not to the end grading period, or final examination. The [W]
to attend.
designation will not affect the GPA. Each student is responsible to
officially withdraw from course(s) he/she wishes not to attend. In
the event a student abandons/leaves his/her course(s) without official withdrawal, grade F will
be recorded on each of those courses such student abandoned. Student under this category will be
Believes In
PETITION FOR GRADES
Empowerment Through
COURSE REPETITIONS
Advance standing is that status given a student who has met the minimal
prerequisites for a particular course either by taking a course of similar
nature from another institution or credit by examination. Students attaining
this status are exempted from taking the prerequisite courses; however, they
Charisma University is students choice of a University!
must meet the minimal credit hour requirement for graduation at the
particular level of graduation they have applied.
All final examinations are proctored by ProctorU. Final examinations are online-based and
must be completed at the last week of each course. The following is provided to improve test
safeguards:
Requirements:
1) Valid Photo ID must be presented at time of the exam(s) (Only government issued IDs are
acceptable)
2) Webcam (ProctorU will not administer/proctor your exam
without watching you live take exam(s). Schedule your final examination(s)
3) Microphone with speaker (this will help the ProctorU to through this link:
communicate to the student). http://www.proctoru.com/charisma
university/
4) Quiet environment (It is recommended that student choose a quiet
room/place to take the exam(s). Noisy environment will Final examinations must be
automatically disqualify the student from the exam(s). completed by the 8th week of each
The above further validates the control of the University over the course which is the last week of the
testing procedures and demonstrates that the person taking the test course.
[is] the student who is enrolled into the course of study.
Grievances appeal at Charisma University must be addressed according to their gravity. Students
send out their concerns through a link and page that are created specifically for them. A
messaging system is available for them to voice out their grievances. In order to gauge the level
of seriousness and urgency of the complaints or grievances, the messaging system should be
sorted out according to the kind of concern the students have. Potential concerns could be
regarding their course modules, the system of their programs, their professors and grades.
According to these problems, the Dean of students will schedule an online chat with the students
in order to better address and hear the concerns they may have. If concerns are too serious for it
to be done online, it will be the only time personal meetings will be scheduled. Otherwise, those
that could be solved through the messaging system would be done so. Evaluations of the
professors performances will be monitored through the activity that goes on online, as the Dean
of students will have access to message-exchanges and any kind of activity between professors
and students.
Students' Rights
1. Right to cancel enrollment agreement/or withdraw from their programs and receive
refunds (please see the refund policy).
2. Right to file a grievance petition against any faculty member or staff member.
3. Right to petition for grades.
4. Right to their academic records per Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
law.
5. Right to have a copy of the University's catalogue, and/or brochure.
Charisma University courses are offered 100% online under the tutelage of live professors.
Course materials and access to an online classroom will be made available to each student. No
part of the academic work requires students to mail their completed work to their professors.
Each course lasts for 8weeks (week runs from Sunday thru Saturday). Assignments,
examinations and quizzes (graded electronically) are due by the last day of each week which is
on Saturday prior to 11:59 p.m. local time. Assignments should be submitted on the date due;
extensions will only be extended in critical cases, not due to workload or organizational issues.
There is an academic writing center that will provide students with guidelines on how to achieve
posts by Saturday, the end of the week. Professors support the students throughout this 8 week
course, complete grading and commenting on students assignments, and discussion board
participation within 5 days after the due dates. Students are encouraged to check their grades
with their professors comments at that time. Grades with professors comments can only be
Attendance Policy
etc. Each University professor tracks his/her student course Come here at Charisma
University, go anywhere!
progress; a factor that can greatly impact the students final
classes.
Leave of Absence
A) Illness*
B) Maternity
E) Military Services*
* Leave of absence may be granted for a period of more than 12 months if necessary.
Students wishing to be granted a leave of absence must submit a request in writing to the dean of
students. Such request requires the students signature and reasons for such request. All requests
for leave of absence must be faxed to the university. Students should note that leave of absence is
At Charisma
University, your
education is worth
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General Education Courses Requirements; each course is valued as 3 Credits. The general
education courses at Charisma University hone students to be holistic individuals possessing
critical thinking skills applicable to diverse fields of knowledge. Students must complete 45
Credits from General Education Courses distributed as follows:
Undergraduate students must complete all the three courses from English section
ENG 210 - American Literature
ENG 100 English Composition I
ENG 101 English Composition II
Communications (9 Credits)
Undergraduate students must complete all the three courses from Communication section
COM 210 Business Communication I
COM 211 Business Communication II
COM 286 Public Speaking
Humanities (6 Credits)
Undergraduate students must complete one course from Natural Science section
BIO 100 Principles of Biology
CHEM 100 Introduction to Chemistry
Undergraduate students must complete the following course from Mathematics section
MTH 257 College Algebra
Undergraduate students must complete the following course from Computer Science section
CIS 100 Introduction to Computer
History (6 Credits)
Undergraduate students must complete two courses from Social and Behavioral Sciences section
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology
SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology
POL 100 Introduction to Political Science
As an introduction to literature, this course will be taught as a survey course. As such, we will
start at the beginning of American literature with the colonial times, including the works of
William Bradford and Anne Bradstreet. Then we will move through to the mid-nineteenth
century with works from Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson. Our study will include analysis
of how American literature has developed and its place in American history. Prerequisite ENG
100
This course will include expository writing as well as the development and revision of
paragraphs in essays. There will be various lessons that will be thought like rhetorical strategies,
This course will build on the previous course and focus on establishing skills on documented
critical writing. It will also teach students to have a background in fiction, drama and poetry.
This course is designed to include the principles of composition of effective business writing.
Students would learn how to write business letters and memorandums with great accuracy in
In this course, the students will include more than writing skills. This course will cultivate the
business communication skills of the students in terms of written and oral communication.
The course is created to establish the study of human symbolic behavior for the students. It
dynamics.
This course will encompass the religions around the world. The students will be able to
understand the differences and similarities for such beliefs. The students will understand the
most significant philosophical disciplines, methods, and ideas will be made available for the
This is a course prepared as an introductory course for biology. It covered topics like cell
This is a course designated to the study of matter and its interactions. Students will be provided
the foundational theories and concepts that will be needed for chemistry instruction. Emphasis
This is a course created to present the basic principles of algebra. It is a course that teaches the
Students will be introduced to the works of seminal psychologists. Sections of the field of
psychology will be introduced to the students in terms of concepts, theories, and findings that the
This is a course that focuses on identifying as well as interpreting patterns of human social
relations. This is designed to teach major findings in sociology and the fundamental sociological
skills.
This is a course that gives the background for political science as it presents its concepts,
approaches and the introduction to the theorists of political science. Students will enhance their
This is a course that covers the use of Microsoft Office applications. The course will cover the
history of computers as well as coverage of Word, Excel and general computer concepts.
This course provides a survey of the historical development western institutions, ideas, and
cultures that have developed in the ancient times as well as the era of European expansion.
The course is designed to provide the understanding of major intellectual trends that appeared in
the West since the Renaissance. It includes a discussion of the United States as well as Russia as
they play a part in the history of the 20th century. Prerequisite HIST 217
This is a course that provides the background for the principles of American government that
involve politics, processes and major institutions. Skills will be developed in terms of evaluating
and analyzing public policies for public interests for the common good.
The primary purpose of the Charisma University's Master's thesis requirement is to demonstrate
the graduate student's capacity and ability to conduct research in his or her field. The University
has set the following guidelines for graduate students writing Master's theses to complete their
degree. Each student should work closely with her or his advisor to come up with a thesis project
of high standards.
The Thesis Advisor and the Reader
The thesis advisor will guide the Master's student. It is the student's responsibility to consult with
his/her Dean and obtain the agreement of a member to serve in this capacity. Basically, the thesis
advisor must be a Faculty member of the Master's degree program under which the project is to
be completed. The student can make alternate arrangements, but this is only by approval of the
applicable Dean and the Program Director. After the consultation with the thesis advisor, the
student should choose a second reader (any member of the graduate faculty). He or she must
provide the second reader a draft of his or her work following a strict timetable so that the
student can incorporate criticisms and suggestions made by the second reader into the thesis.
Choosing a Thesis Topic
The initial and arguably the most important step in completing a thesis is how to choose a thesis
topic. The thesis advisor guides the Master's student in selecting which thesis subject and
problem to work on. The student should choose a topic that is of such intense and direct interest
to him or her so that enthusiasm is maintained even in times of extreme pressure and adversity.
The graduate student, however, should realize that there are various possible subjects that are
highly suitable. It is always a mistake to spend too much time finding the "optimum thesis topic".
In addition, the research topic must give the student an opportunity to learn not only about the
subject being investigated, but also about the proper research methods used. The thesis topic
should not be so remote from the student's field of special training; since acquiring the necessary
background can result in an excessive delay. Also, the research topic should add, however
oral defense, Committee members present focus questions related to the research. The
presentation of each focus question should take about one minute. The doctoral student will reply
to each question. He or she responds in five minutes. Committee members may provide follow-
up questions to the student. Each follow-up question should take a minute for presentation. The
student replies to each follow-up question in not more than three minutes. Under special
circumstances, alternative methods of oral defense are more appropriate than telephone
electronic chat room, rapid exchanges of e-mail, or face-to-face conferences. Under very rare
conditions, dissertation defense may be completed by fax or post. Following the completion of
the oral defense at which the student passes the dissertation, the candidate makes the needed
revisions and submits the approved dissertation within the timelines established by the
examination committee, and the Dissertation Committee. If the student fails to submit the final
copy and the necessary forms on or before the approved time limit, he or she may not be
considered for graduation. After the Dissertation Committee receives the completed dissertation
and forms indicating that the student has passed the dissertation and the oral examination, it
Each course accepted under this clause would be listed as PASS and carry no GPA designation
Each course accepted under this clause would be listed as Transfer and carry no GPA
designation.
Maximum combined Military and/or Transfer credits cannot exceed 90 credits for Bachelors, 9
credits for Masters, and 12 credits for doctorates to be applied toward any degree program.
Graduate level credit(s) transfer should not be older than 5 years from the date of entry into
Masters/Doctoral program.
Charisma University accepts credits from accredited colleges or universities. Students that have
completed their previous educations at universities/colleges where English was not the official
language of instruction must forward their transcripts/credentials to any of the following
agencies for evaluation:
A) World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org
B) Worldwide Education Consultant Services (WECS) - wecseval.com
C) International Education Research Foundation (IERF) - http://ierf.org/
Completed credentials evaluation by any of the above evaluation agencies must be forwarded to
Credit by Examination
A maximum of 24 undergraduate credits will be accepted toward the degree from Internal and
(AP); University of the State of New York Subject Exams; and Thomas A. Edison State Subject
Exams.
Experiential Learning
Charisma University does not sponsor experiential learning. The University awards no credits
based on life experience.
Charisma University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, religion,
race, color, disability, national or ethnic origin or political affiliation in its admission policies,
its employment opportunities or other policies or practices.
All degree and non-degree seeking students must meet the following admissions requirements
before getting admitted or provisionally admitted into the University:
1. A completed application form for admission.
2. A completed letter of intent (for doctoral students) stating which doctorate degree you plan to
take and why.
3. Doctorate degree applicants are required to provide documentation attesting to two years of
professional experience, in the form of resumes or letters of recommendation.
4. Official transcripts from accredited colleges, universities, or other institutions where you have
earned any credit. Transcripts are to be sent directly to Charisma University, Unofficial copies of
transcripts are accepted for provisional admissions provided that official transcripts are
provided within 8 weeks of acceptance. Students admitted under provisional status will not be
allowed to take more than 12 credits courses for undergraduate classes or 6-8 credits courses
for graduate classes until their provisional status have been removed.
5. GPA Policies: (i) Master's degree seeking student must have earned a Bachelor's degree with
minimum GPA of 2.0 from accredited colleges or universities. (ii) Doctorate degree seeking
student must have earned a Master's degree with minimum GPA of 3.0 from accredited colleges
or universities. Doctorate degree seeking student with less than 3.0 GPA of Master's degree from
accredited colleges or universities but above 2.49 GPA of Master's degree from accredited
colleges or universities are required to take a GRE before conditionally or fully admitted into the
University. There are no specific GRE scores required to be admitted, but the admissions
committee evaluates each student's performance from GRE and other factors.
9. Charisma University accepts credits from accredited colleges or universities. Students that
have completed their previous educations at universities/colleges where English was not the
official language of instruction must forward their transcripts/credentials to any of the following
agencies for evaluation:
A) World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org
B) Worldwide Education Consultant Services (WECS) - wecseval.com
C) International Education Research Foundation (IERF) - http://ierf.org/
Completed credentials evaluation by any of the above evaluation agencies must be forwarded
directly to the university by the agency providing such evaluation service(s).
10. English Proficiency Requirement: The English proficiency requirement may be met through
one of the following ways:
A. Undergraduate applicants (Associate/Bachelors' degrees) whose native language is not
English and who have not earned a degree from an appropriately accredited institution where
English is the principal language of instruction must receive a minimum score of 500 on the
paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 61 on the Internet Based
Test (IBT), or a 6.0 on the International English Language Test (IELTS).
Upon submissions of all the required documentations, the admissions committee, composed of
four faculty members including the dean and the admissions director, reviews each student's
application for admissions. Several factors are considered in deciding on a student's admission. It
usually takes seven business days from an application submission date before a student is
notified of his or her admissions status. Admitted students are assigned a username and password
for online classroom access and information on new students' orientation. Students that are not
admitted receive a letter of admissions denial.
Language of Instruction
Prospective students should be aware of the fact that English is the language of instruction at this
University. The University emphasizes continued improvement in speaking, writing and reading
skills throughout the students course of study. Students from these countries have met the
Bangladesh , Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British, Caribbean, British West Indies,
Brunei, Cameroon (English-speaking part), Canada with the exception of Quebec, Cayman
Kong, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Micronesia,
Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria, Niue, Northern Mariannas, Pakistan, Papua-New
Guinea, Philippines, St. Christopher-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Seychelles, Sierra Leone,
Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Trinidad Tobago, Uganda,
Students from countries not listed above may have to fulfill the Universitys English proficiency
requirement as stated in the enrollments/admissions section. The University does NOT provide
Afghanistan
Albania
Argentina
Achievement
Austria
Befreidigend (Satisfactory)
Bahamas
High school transcript with minimum average of 70%; BGCSEs with minimum grades of
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Higher Secondary Certificate with minimum Second Division or 50% (First Division or
CXC with minimum grades of 3 or at least two GCE A levels with grades of C or better
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
CXC with minimum grades of 3 or at least two GCE A levels with grades of C or better
Benin
Bermuda
Bolivia
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
results
Bulgaria
(scale of 2-6)
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Diplme des Humanits Compltes with min 70% or grande distinction required
Cameroon
High School Diploma or GED. SAT or ACT may be submitted in lieu to GED. However,
completion of high school is a condition for acceptance of either SAT or ACT test.
Chad
Chile
(scale of 0 7)
China
Columbia
Congo
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Egypt
70%
El Salvador
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
of 10/20
Gabon
Gambia
WAEC Senior Secondary results, or GCE O level, or GCSE of SAEB, or NECO with at
Georgia
Germany
Abitur examination with grades of 3 or lower (scale of 6-1) on Certificate and 8 or better
Ghana
WAEC Senior Secondary results, or GCE O level, or GCSE of SAEB, or NECO with at
Greece
of 10/20
Grenada
Bachiller en Ciencas y Letras (Bachelor in Science and Letters) with minimum 70%
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Higher Secondary Certificate with min Second Class / Division ranking and minimum
50%
Indonesia
Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Menegah Unum (Certificate of Completion of Upper
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Diploma dell' Esame di Stato conclusivo dei Corsi di Istruzione Secondaria Superiore
Jamaica
CXC with minimum grades of 3 or at least two GCE A levels with grades of C or better
Japan
of 1-5)
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Korea (South)
Kuwait
minimum 60%
Latvia
Atestts par visprjo vidjo izgltbu (Certificate of General Secondary Education) with
minimum 6/10
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
WAEC Senior Secondary results, or GCE O level, or GCSE of SAEB, or NECO with at
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Maturity Certificate
Madagascar
Malawi
Malawi Certificate of Education with at least five grades of 4.5 or better (scale of 9 1)
Malaysia
Mali
Malta
Mauritania
Mauritius
GCE with at least two A levels at grade C or better or French Baccalaurat with
minimum 10/20
Mexico
Bachillerato
Moldova
Certificate of Complete Secondary Education with excellent grades or one year of study
Montserrat
CXC grades of 3 or better or at least two GCE A levels with grades of C or better
Morocco
Mozambique
minimum 10/20
Myanmar
Namibia
GCE results with at least two A levels at grades of C or better or one year of study
beyond GCSEs
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Niger
Nigeria
WAEC Senior Secondary results, or GCE O level, or GCSE of SAEB, or NECO with at
Norway
Vitneml fra den videregende skolen (Certificate from Upper Secondary School) with
Oman
Pakistan
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Minimum one year of study from a recognized university or High School Diploma
Portugal
Qatar
Thanawiya aam Qatari (Qatari General Secondary Education Certificate) with 60%.
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda
CXC with minimum grades of 3 or at least two GCE A levels with grades of C or better
St. Lucia
CXC with minimum grades of 3 or at least two GCE A levels with grades of C or better (or
CXC with minimum grades of 3 or at least two GCE A levels with grades of C or better
Saudi Arabia
Scotland
Scottish Certificate of Education at the Higher Level, or at least two GCE A levels with
grades of C or better
Senegal
Seychelles
At least two GCE A levels with grades of C or better or one year of study beyond O
levels
Sierra Leone
WAEC Senior Secondary results, or GCE O level, or GCSE of SAEB, or NECO with at
Slovakia
of 5-1)
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Cambridge Overseas School Certificate or GCE A levels with at least two grades at C
or better
CXC with minimum grades of 3 or at least two GCE A levels with grades of C or better
Swaziland
Cambridge Overseas School Certificate or GCE A levels with at least two grades of
C/5 or better
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
National Tanzanian Examination results at Advanced Level or GCE A level results with
Thailand
CXC with minimum grades of 3 or at least two GCE A levels with grades of C or better
Tunisia
Turkey
Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State Secondary School Diploma) or Lise Bitirme Diplomasi
Turkmenistan
CXC grades of 3 or better or at least two GCE A levels with grades of C or better
Uganda
better
Ukraine
High School Diploma or GED. SAT or ACT may be submitted in lieu to GED. However,
completion of high school is a condition for the acceptance of either SAT or ACT test.
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Bang Tt Nghip Ph Thng or Bang TuTai Hai (Baccalaureat II) with minimum average
of 5/10
Yemen
Zambia
Zambian School Certificate with at least five grades of 5 or better (including that for
English Language)
Zimbabwe
General Certificate of Education (GCE) with at least two A levels at grade C or better
Students that have not met all of the admissions requirements are provisional admitted and will
be registered to classes provided they provide copies of their unofficial transcripts before being
conditionally admitted to the University. The maximum time allowed for students on provisional
admissions status to provide their official transcripts is 8 weeks. Students under this provisional
admission status that have failed to submit their official transcripts after the maximum allowable
time will generally not be eligible to continue taking classes until all their admissions
requirements have been met. Students admitted under provisional status will not be allowed to
take more than 12 credits courses for undergraduate classes or 6-8 credits courses for graduate
classes until their provisional status have been removed.
Re-admissions
Students who are academically suspended, or who have withdrawn from the university for a
period of 6 or more months must petition for re-admission. They will file a re-admissions
application/petition with an evaluation fee of $ 25.00. Students will be required to justify their
decision to return and how they will benefit through the education they will receive.
Charisma University welcomes students that wish to take single courses for the purpose of
fulfilling their academic degree programs with other Universities/Colleges or meeting their
employments requirements. Students under this category are classified as non-degree seeking
students. Admission as non-degree seeking does not guarantee regular admissions into the
Course Registrations
Students that are in good academic and financial status with the University are registered to
courses by the Registrar's office. Good academic status is maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0
for Undergraduate degree programs and 3.0 for graduate degree programs at every quarter. Good
financial status is given to students who (i) are in full compliance with payment arrangements
entered into with the University; and, (ii) have fully paid their tuition fees. Students who are on
academic probation are also eligible to take classes.
Course Load
Undergraduate degree students should not register for more than 4 courses (12 credits) per
quarter unless approved by the Academic Dean. Graduate degree students should not register for
more than 2 courses per quarter unless approved by the Academic Dean. It is expected that every
student will register every quarter for at least one course to maintain enrollment status and to
avoid administrative withdrawal from their programs. Exceptions may be granted to students
who are on a leave of absence.
ONLINE PROGRAMS
Summer 2017 Session
Session begins: January 30, 2017 Last day for tuition fees: May 13, 2017
Last day for tuition fees: January 16, Last day to register for classes by
Last day to register for classes by Last day to withdraw without "W": June
Last day to withdraw without "W": Last day to withdraw with "W": June
Last day to withdraw with "W": March Session ends: July 30, 2017
Session begins: March 27, 2017 Last day to register for classes by
Last day for tuition fees: March 13, petition: July 31, 2017
Last day to withdraw with "W": May Final grades posted: September 29, 2017
Students who are two sessions (16 weeks) away from meeting their
graduation requirements are required to petition for graduation. A fee of $250 shall apply for
each graduation application. The graduation application form is available via students' portal.
Below are the minimum graduation requirements:
Bachelors' degree 120 Total Credits ( must include 45 2.0 or better Can be completed within 36- 96 months
credits in general education courses) 48 months
Masters' (MS, MA, 36-45 Total Credits ( must include 6 3.0 or better Can be completed within 12- 48 months
MBA, M.Ed, credits in theses) 18 months
MPH) degree
Doctorates' (Ph.D. 63-90 Total Credits ( Must include 14 3.0 or better Can be completed within 24- 84-92 months
or Ed.D) degree credits in dissertation and 1 credit in 36 months
comprehensive exam)
Doctorate (PsyD) 60-90 Total Credits 3.0 or better Can be completed within 36 84-90 months
months
Charisma University degree conferral dates are at the end of every session.
Charisma University recognizes students that have graduated with high GPAs. An academic
honor is awarded in the following manner:
While there is no residency at Charisma University required for the degree programs, there is a
minimum number of credits required to be taken under the direction of the University; 30 credits
for the undergraduate degree, 30 credits for the Masters degree, and 48 credits for Doctorate
degree. Each course completed at Charisma University is considered as a residence course.
Student requesting for official transcripts may do so using the transcript request form. First
request of official transcript is processed at no charge. Subsequent requests attract a fee of $5 per
request. A hold on transcripts or course registrations will be placed on students that have not
All fees are to be paid in United States Dollar. Turks and Caicos Islands Residents/citizens
receive 40% tuition scholarship.
The effective date of official withdrawal from the university is the last day of recorded
attendance. The student is expected to notify the registrar in writing prior to or upon the date of
complete withdrawal. The University retains an established registration fee equal to 20% of the
tuition but not to exceed $200 for students that cancels enrollment agreement after seven
business days (excluding Saturday and Sunday). Refunds are to be made only on tuition as
follows:
The student has the right to cancel the enrollment agreement and obtain a refund of charges paid
through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is
later. Student may cancel enrollment agreement by submitting written notice of such
cancellation to the University at its address shown on the contract, which notice shall be received
by the University not later than midnight of the seven business day (excluding Sundays and
personally or otherwise delivered to the University within that time. In event of dispute over
Various student services are offered at Charisma University. All of them were designed to help
the students in the optimum manner possible.
Orientation Program
Charisma University offers an orientation program wherein new students receive tutorial about
the different procedures of the University.
Testing
Testing is done in order to provide students assessment regarding their personalities and careers
that could tell them more about their potentials and characteristics as future professionals.
Information Services
Efficient information services are provided in order to ensure the students of their options and
right choices in their professional and personal lives.
Personal counseling
Personal counseling is available for students and guides them towards maximum self-realization
and development as they become fully integrated and mature individuals.
Follow-up Services
Follow-up services are also available, as the University's services do not cease with just an
orientation and one-time counseling.
Academic Advising
Academic advising and career development services are provided to better aid the students.
There are also special options for students with disabilities.
Research and Evaluation
Research and evaluation are being done to ensure the effectiveness of the student services that
are offered by Charisma University.
Charisma University Library, houses nearly 100,000 Journals in different subjects, provides
access to tens of millions of peer reviewed journal articles. Charisma University Students,
Faculty, and Staff can access this library 7 days a week, 24 hrs. a day in the University Portal
Charisma University aims to equip its students with superior written and oral communication
skills. Hence, the university has an Academic Writing Center which will assist students in
cultivating quintessential writing skills, at no additional cost. The Charisma University's
Academic Writing Center (AWC) is a writing lab accessible online 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, to the university's students. Outstanding writing skills are indispensable to students who
strive for professional and scholastic success and the AWC can help them write in a manner that
is comprehensible, concise, structured, cohesive and articulate. Through the AWC, our students
have the tool that will enable them to communicate excellently, providing them an advantage as
they prepare to enter their chosen professional work environments.
The AWC is staffed by professionals who have attained exemplary scholastic achievements,
from reputable universities.
Distance learning provides different learning experiences for students. Moreover, it poses many
challenges: there are little or no face to face contacts with instructors; there might be lack of
social communication with classmates except for some occasional chat room and discussion
board conversations; and there is no much work on oral communication. Given these
considerations, a student at Charisma University can still succeed in learning and completing an
online course given proper discipline, good study habits and efficient time management.
The following study suggestions will further help a student in completing each online course
successfully and will also improve and increase his/her ability to learn:
(1) Learn to manage your time more efficiently. Create a study schedule by keeping a
calendar. Take note of requirements to be submitted and the due dates. This way, you
(2) Participate in chat room discussions related to your online courses topics. Since
theres not much social interaction in distance learning, chat room discussions allow
(3) Join some online collaborative projects dealing with matters related to what you are
studying. This would provide environment for sharing viewpoints and knowledge
while working with people who are also into distance learning like you.
(4) Find your study spot where it will be conducive for you to complete the work you
need to get done. Organize your study spot and bring everything you need in it (e.g.
mnemonics and making associations. These techniques are beneficial especially when
memorizing.
(6) Realize your personal style of studying. Know which technique or method makes it
Charisma University is committed to providing an education that does not discriminate and
promotes ethical use of the computer technology. The University disability policy has a direct
impact on the usage of media, technologies, and materials for online learning courses, especially
with respect to our hard-of-hearing and deaf students. All online course media and materials with
an audio component are either transcribed or captioned before we assign them (usually before the
classes start) to provide practical accommodation for hard-of-hearing and deaf students. Since
instructors may not know whether they have a hard-of-hearing or deaf students enrolled in their
class until the end of the Drop/Add period, they are required to choose and develop accessible
materials when they design their courses. Reasonable accommodations for students with hearing
disabilities currently do not exist when instructors use synchronous audio communication
technologies within a course. For example, we do not use online learning telephone conferencing
systems when students with hearing disabilities are registered in a course, even when the
participation of the student is not needed.
Charisma University recognizes the need for Affirmative Action and pledges its commitment to
take on positive actions to address the effects of past practices or barriers to equal education
opportunity and also to achieve the fair and full participation of people with disabilities, women,
minorities, and older persons. The University also further states that it will conform to the anti-
discrimination provisions of the Federal regulations and laws. We recognize the education
difficulties experienced by minorities, people with disabilities and by many older persons and,
where appropriate, we have set program goals to overcome the present effects of past
discrimination, if any, to achieve the full and fair teaching and learning of such persons. In order
to implement affirmative action policies, our staff has prepared an Affirmative Action Plan that
includes programs aimed at eliminating discrimination and promoting fairness. The Affirmative
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of
a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when submission to or rejection of this conduct
explicitly or implicitly affects an individual's employment, unreasonably interferes with an
individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work
environment. Charisma University has zero tolerance on sexual harassment from any staff,
faculty members, and or students. Appropriate law enforcement agencies must be notified in the
event the University believes that sexual harassment has occurred.
Charisma University upholds ethical computer use. Everyone within the community who uses
the University communications and computing facilities is responsible to use them in a
professional, legal, and ethical manner. This means that every user agrees to the following
conditions: Users must respect the integrity of the systems and must recognize that some data are
confidential. They must also respect the rules and regulations that govern the use of equipment
and facilities and they must not obtain unauthorized access to the accounts and files of others.
Users must also respect the intended use of all accounts and they must follow the guidelines for
and familiarize themselves with appropriate usage for the systems they access.
Charisma University has a strict policy regarding copyrights and patents. Any student who
makes a research project which involves significant use of facilities, equipment, funds, or
materials of the University, or one that is subject to terms and conditions of a sponsored project
or other contract between the University and another party shall assign this project as well as all
its patents and applications to the University, unless the project has been released to the
researcher in accordance with the patent policy provisions.
When a student completes a research project that does not involve significant use of facilities,
equipment, funds, or materials of this University, and one that is not under the terms of a
sponsored research project or other contract between the University and another party, the
University will waive its rights and the research project will be the exclusive property of the
student, provided that his or her rights in the project are not changed by the terms of financial aid
received, such as scholarships, external sponsorship, traineeships, fellowships, or any other
financial aid, whether or not the project is administered by the University. The Provost or his
designee is the one responsible for administering intellectual property matters that are related to
patents, inventions, trademarks, publications, and copyrights. The Provost shall represent the
University in any matter regarding intellectual property that may substantially affect the
institutions relationships with the public, government, and industry. It is the responsibility of the
Patent Committee to advise and make recommendations to the Provost relating to intellectual
property matters that arise from the activities of the students, conducting research, the
determination of rights between the researchers and the University, as well as the disposition of
patent rights that the institution does not wish to exercise.
Section I: Scope
(1) Providing a learning experience that meets the needs of the students by provision of
(2) Recognizing the importance of critical thinking, exchange of ideas and open inquiry;
All students enrolled in the program are expected to observe and conform to the
Universitys requirements concerning academic matters and ethics and behavior in dealing with
online instructors as well as personal conducts with other students in chat room discussions.
(1) Should observe respect and proper behavior towards his/her online instructor during
lectures and fellow students during chat room and online board discussions;
(2) Use all resources and materials which will be provided by the University for
academic purposes only. Any use of these resources and materials for any other
The above policies shall be implemented and distributed/sent to all students of Charisma
University.
Mission Statement for the School of Business: The primary purpose of establishing the School of
Business is to develop the students as professionals either in the private sector or in public
practice and as potential executives. The School of Business was also established to develop
nonprofit, or government institutions. The courses seek high-caliber candidates, that is, students
with the discipline and interest to develop their leadership and managerial potentials. To achieve
its goal, the School of Business has a broad-based curriculum that balances technical training and
On behalf of the faculty and staff, I would like to welcome you to the School
of Business! Our business programs are designed to establish an academic
environment in which you, the learner, are empowered to develop creative
solutions to important human, professional and societal problems.
The University's learning-focused educational philosophy emphasizes the
connection between professional relevance and scholarly excellence. The
university is committed to providing an exceptional educational experience.
We look forward to helping to positively impact local, national, and international communities
through the success of our business graduates. All of us at the university are eager to assist you
in achieving your academic goals and individual goals as you enter these exciting and very
important career paths.
Sincerely,
Donnie H. Newson, JD
Dean, School of Business
Course Requirements
Students must complete two courses from Electives Section B. Each course is valued as 3
Credits.
MKT 200 Economic Analysis for Business Decisions
ECON 203 Industrial Organization
FIN 100 International Banking
Total Credits required for Associate of Arts in Business Administration is 60. Please refer to the
University Catalog or website for admissions requirements; transfer credits policy; and tuition
fees.
The program Bachelor of Science in Accounting equips student with core knowledge on
accounting principles that are applicable in the different areas of accountancy, including
corporate and governmental accounting and, information systems. The program intends to
develop accountants who can efficiently perform various accounting functions of diverse
business projects and competently adapt to changes in technology used for accounting systems.
Graduates of this degree program may choose to enter both public and private practice in the
fields of commerce, academe and government. Furthermore, this program instills the necessary
knowledge and skills that will prepare the students in passing the licensure examination for
certified public accountants. This program also imparts business ethics and values that will aid
students in adjusting to the fluctuating demands of business. Graduates of this program are well
prepared in related fields of management and entrepreneurship.
Evaluate accounting and business information by using analytical and critical thought
processes.
Students must complete seven courses from Electives. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
FIN 439 Finance for Decision Making
BUS 236 Global Business Environment Strategy
BUS 316 Business Enterprise Management
FIN 332 Managerial Analysis
Total Credits required for Bachelor of Science in Accounting is 120. This includes 45 credits
from general education courses.
Course Requirements
Students must complete all the required core courses (42 Credits). Each course is valued as 3
Credits
BUS 100 Introduction to Business
BUS 251 Operation Management
BUS 150 Business Ethics
Students must complete two courses from Electives Section A. Each course is valued as 3
Credits.
MKT 409 Global Markets
MKT 403 Early Stage Capital
MKT 115 Real Estate Capital Markets
MKT 203 Marketing Strategy
Students must complete three courses from Electives Section B. Each course is valued as 3
Credits.
ECON 203 Industrial Organization
ECON 401 Collective Choice
ECON 463 Econometrics
ECON 445 International Trade
Students must complete three courses from Electives Section C. Each course is valued as 3
Credits.
FIN 412 Capitalism and Its Critics
FIN 235 Management Accounting and Control
FIN 310 Introduction to Financial Management
ACCT 405 Business Accounting
FIN 423 Financial Analysis
Students must complete three courses from Electives Section D. Each course is valued as 3
Credits.
FIN 439 Finance for Decision Making
BUS 236 Global Business Environment Strategy
BUS 316 Business Enterprise Management
FIN 332 Managerial Analysis
FIN 405 Global Finance
BUS 355 People and Organizations
Total Credits required for Bachelor of Business Administration is 120. This includes 45 credits
from general education courses.
The Bachelor of Science in Economics program offers in-depth lessons on economic principles
and policies that are necessary to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. This is
made possible through several subjects concentrated on logical thinking and proper utilization of
appropriate data for economic observation and inference. Graduates of this program can seek
challenging yet rewarding career opportunities in various fields in both government and private
sector. These include economic strategic planning, consultation, education and research. Given
the background knowledge that they would acquire, graduates may also opt to pursue Master's
degree in fields related to economics such as Law, Business Administration and Management.
Hence, the program aims to produce economists who are keen to utilizing data to make
appropriate inferences; thereby allowing them to formulate solutions to economic-related
problems in various industries. Aside from this, the program also seeks to equip students with
skills that will help them present their ideas based on these inferences. Graduates of this program
are skillful and competent economic analysts who have formidable ability in analyzing current
economic issues that affect various business settings.
Course Requirements
Core Courses (60 Credits)
Students must complete all the required core courses (60 Credits). Each course is valued as 3
Credits
ECON 100 Introduction to Economics
ECON 210 Economic Analysis for Business Decisions
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ECON 230 Consumer Economics
ECON 226 Applied Economics for Management
FIN 235 Management Accounting and Control
ECON 321 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 120 Principles of Economics I
ECON 318 Intermediate Microeconomics Theory
ECON 121 Principles of Economics II
ECON 310 Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory
ECON 367 Law and Economics
ECON 368 Antitrust and Regulation
ECON 415 Economic Statistics
ECON 463 Econometrics
ECON 410 Economics Research and Communication
ECON 401 Collective Choice
ECON 403 Benefit Cost Analysis
ECON 426 Public Economics
ECON 453 Comparative Economics
URES 499 Capstone Project for Undergraduate Studies
Students must complete five courses from Electives. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
ECON 123 Political Economy
ECON 155 Urban Labor Markets
ECON 203 Industrial Organization
FIN 411 Labor Economics and Public Policy
FIN 406 Medieval Economic History in Comparative Perspective
FIN 434 Foundations of Development Policy
Total Credits required for Bachelor of Business Administration is 120. This includes 45 credits
from general education courses.
Students must complete all the required core courses (60 Credits). Each course is valued as 3
Credits
FIN 100 Real Estate Economics
FIN 110 Real Estate Finance and Investment
FIN 121 Financial Team Projects I
FIN 150 Financial Team Projects II
FIN 210 Generating Business Value from Information Technology
Students must complete five courses from Electives. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
ECON 123 Political Economy
ECON 155 Urban Labor Markets
ECON 203 Industrial Organization
ECON 403 Environmental Economics
ECON 417 Information Technology in Economics
ECON 445 International Trade
ECON 446 International Economics
Total Credits required for Bachelor of Science in Finance is 120. This includes 45 credits from
general education courses.
The Bachelor of Arts in Marketing program prepares students for career opportunities on several
marketing industries such as e-commerce, advertising and supply management by providing
strong core knowledge on marketing theory and practice. Students who enroll in this program are
honed to formulate powerful strategic plans in promoting a business by enhancing their oral and
written communication skills and widening their knowledge on relevant technology that will
further aid them to reach out to the global society. The curriculum is designed to meet the
primary objective of making the students acquire the vital knowledge and skills for a career
wherein marketing is of utmost importance. More importantly, it aims to instill appreciation on
the students regarding the importance of marketing. The program seeks to develop highly
competent and creative marketing professionals with adequate training in marketing analysis,
strategic planning, sales and finance management.
Students must complete all the required core courses (54 Credits). Each course is valued as 3
Credits
MKT 115 Real Estate Capital Markets
MKT 120 Strategic Management I
MKT 175 Strategic Management II
MKT 203 Marketing Strategy
Students must complete five courses from Electives. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
ECON 123 Political Economy
ECON 155 Urban Labor Markets
ECON 203 Industrial Organization
FIN 411 Labor Economics and Public Policy
FIN 406 Medieval Economic History in Comparative Perspective
FIN 434 Foundations of Development Policy
ECON 445 International Trade
FIN 100 Real Estate Economics
Through this program, students gain understanding about organizational policies and guidelines,
as well as how to use tools and techniques for the development of transformational work
environments. This program prepares students to deal with human resources concepts and issues,
including, motivation, organizational change, recruitment and selection and training and
development.
Students must complete ten courses from Electives Section. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
Total Credits required for Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management is 120. This
includes 45 credits from general education courses.
The Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Tourism Management is designed to prepare students for
entry- to management positions in global hospitality organizations. Students learn the principles
in hospitality and tourism management along with concepts in marketing, revenue management,
law, ethics and strategic planning disciplines. This program is flexible enough to allow students
to select their specializations, from room accommodations, food service, meeting and event
planning, and tourism. This course has optional concentration in Culinary Arts.
Total Credits required for Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Tourism Management is 120. This
includes 45 credits from general education courses.
This program caters graduates of business degrees who seek to enhance their accounting skills
that are important in order to help them advance their professional careers in this competitive
environment of business. It provides the students an in-depth understanding of the several
business issues related to accounting in which they are honed to develop critical reasoning skills.
In addition to this, they are refreshed with new technical and analytical ideas that are suitable for
the widely changing business practices. This degree program also prepares the graduates in
examinations that will lead them to obtain certifications in these fields. The program primarily
aims to enhance the proficiency of accountants in terms of technical principles, communication
skills and critical thinking abilities. As such, it aims to further enhance the established credibility
of students who have already acquired an undergraduate degree in Accountancy. The program
also aims to help accounting professionals to progress in their career with increased preparation
and enhanced skills in performing various functions in the changing business environments,
especially in terms of competition and technological advances. This program offers optional
specialization in Forensic Accounting.
Devise solutions for accounting problems using logical reasoning patterns for evaluating
information, materials, and data.
Students must complete all the required foundation courses. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
FIN 655 Financial Accounting
ACCT 615 Management Accounting and Control
Students must complete two courses from Electives. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
MBA 510 International Marketing
MBA 515 International Economics
MGT 600 Social Issues Management
MBA 524 Organizational Behavior
Corporate fraud has become an alarming development in the world of business, and has become
more prevalent in all parts of the world. Charisma University's Forensic Accounting
specialization was developed to help accounting and security professionals gain the core
competencies and expertise required in undertaking forensic accounting examinations.
Specifically, this specialization focuses on learners' development of core skills necessary for the
identification, detection, and prevention of fraud. Through this specialization, learners will also
learn how to build the evidence base that can support a fraud case by means of litigation support
and expert testimony methods.
Students must complete all the four courses from this specialization. Each course is valued as 3
Credits.
ACCT 515 Forensic Accounting and Fraud
ACCT 538 Forensic Accounting and the Legal Environment
ACCT 547 Analysis and Ethics in Accounting Fraud
ACCT 563 Fraud Auditing
Total Credits required for Master of Science in Accounting is 36 or 48 for Forensic Accounting
Specialization. Please refer to the University Catalog University Catalog or website for
admissions requirements; transfer credits policy; and tuition fees.
Course Requirements
Foundation Courses (30 Credits)
Students must complete all the required foundation courses. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
ECON 661 Capitalism and its Critics
ECON 667 Economic Institutions and Growth Policy Analysis
ECON 669 Real Estate Economics
ECON 660 Urban and Regional Economics
MGT 501 Business Ethics
Students must complete one course from quantitative methods in economics. Each course is
valued as 3 Credits.
ECON 539 Economic Statistics
ECON 547 Mathematical Economics
ECON 515 Business Forecasting
ECON 662 Econometrics
Students must complete one course from management in economics. Each course is valued as 3
Credits.
MGT 538 Strategies in Decision Making
MGT 571 Global Business Environment Strategy
MGT 641 Business Enterprise Management
ECON 613 Managerial Economics
The program provides graduate students with advanced knowledge on business and related fields
that will aid them to advance in their professional careers. With this, the program encompasses
the fields of operation management, accountancy, human resources and marketing. The program
increases the potential for graduates to acquire executive positions in world-class business
institutions. The program aims to produce graduates with sought-after abilities and expertise in
business administration. Aside from this, it seeks to enhance the students' leadership abilities as
they deal with rigorous business situation in today's unstable economy. The program is directed
toward producing more competent and adept experienced professionals with strengthened
leadership and managerial skills.
Course Requirements
Foundation Courses (30 Credits)
Students must complete all the required foundation courses. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
MBA 538 Managerial Accounting
MBA 608 Negotiations and Conflict Resolution
MBA 546 Principles of Management
MGT 648 Transformational Leadership
MBA 667 Entrepreneurship
Electives (6 Credits)
Students must complete two courses from electives. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
MBA 580 International Financial Management
MBA 510 International Marketing
MBA 515 International Economics
MBA 655 Excellence in Customer Services
MBA 673 International Business Law
MGT 600 Social Issues Management
MBA 524 Organizational Behavior
The program promises a more comprehensive training in incorporating the theories of finance
into practice. As such, students will be introduced to the changing theoretical models of finance
as it applies to business. Moreover, the program is also multidisciplinary in nature such that, it
covers not just finance per se but also economics, management and mathematical problems. The
career opportunities for individuals with a degree in Masters of Arts in Finance include obtaining
high positions in financial institutions, in which the primary responsibility is to do financial
analysis and research and to communicate this data through reports and seminars. Given this, this
program enhances the abilities of students in applying the theories that they learned into
everyday business situations. This encompasses applying the appropriate methodologies, which
can only be made possible through adequate knowledge and rigorous training. The program
intends to strengthen gained skills and attitude of finance professionals through advance training
and research requirements and further exposure to various financial fields of diverse business
environment.
Students must complete all the required foundation courses. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
FIN 631 Entrepreneurial Finance
FIN 645 Investment
FIN 655 Financial Accounting
Students must complete two courses from electives. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
MGT 538 Strategies in Decision making
MBA 510 International Marketing
MBA 515 International Economics
MGT 600 Social Issues Management
MBA 524 Organizational Behavior
Through this program, students adopt the perspectives of both employees and employers in
relation to the effective management of people. Students gain valuable insights pertaining to
employee capabilities, important theories and models as well as methods needed for the effective
human resource management that enable firms to meet their goals and objectives.
Students must complete all the required foundation courses. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
This program provides a firm foundation for International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy.
The program uses a historical and case study approach using frameworks based on international
relations theory as well as political science. The program highlights multiple disciplines
associated with international relations and diplomacy and how they may be applied to the public
and private sector as well as civil society.
Students must complete all the required foundation courses. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
MIR 500 Introduction to International Relations
MIR 503 International Conflicts Management
MIR 517 International Relations in Global Issues
MIR 525 Foreign Policy in World Politics
MIR 530 International Relations Theory
MIR 609 International Relations and World Politics
Total Credits required for Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy is 36.
Please refer to the University Catalog University Catalog or website for admissions
requirements; transfer credits policy; and tuition fees.
This program is specially designed for students who seek to further enhance their abilities and
skills in certain aspects of marketing activities which include the fields of advertising, e-
commerce. Given these advanced skills, graduates of this program are expected to acquire
executive positions in marketing firms. In this way, the program aims to instill more advanced
knowledge and skills to students in order to widen their career opportunities in several related
fields. This program envisions marketing professionals to be substantially equipped with
formidable marketing strategies as well advanced training in effective advertising and e-
commerce.
Students must complete all the required foundation courses. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
MKT 501 Introduction to Marketing
MKT 520 Urban Labor Markets and Employment Policy
MKT 618 Pricing
MKT 588 Marketing Management
MGT 501 Business Ethics
MGT 538 Strategies in Decision Making
Students must complete five courses from Electives. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
MGT 571 Global Business Environment Strategy
MBA 600 Human Resource Management
MGT 632 Business Taxation
MGT 641 Business Enterprise Management
MBA 673 International Business Law
MGT 600 Social Issues Management
MBA 524 Organizational Behavior
The doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Business Administration provides the highest
education to those who aspire to be executive and entrepreneurs equipped with world-class skills
and knowledge to conquer the competitive environment of business. As such, it provides only the
most comprehensive training on various managerial theories and practices which encompass
research methodologies and other related disciplines that are vital to advanced business decision-
making. Given this training, it opens doors for businessmen to hold top executive positions in
first-rate multinational companies. The program is grounded on its primary aim to further expand
the students' appreciation of the both national and international management issues that will help
them improve the global society. Consistent with this objective is the aim to inculcate
outstanding competence, based on theory and practice, on dealing with administrative conflicts
associated with several management issues. The program aims to produce business professionals
who well equipped and active in the field of applied business research.
To undertake a scholarly research with an aim to devise a new strategic management plan
for a specific corporation in support of its existing developmental design;
To conduct lectures or seminar about a study undertaken which focuses on providing
business resolution and growth strategies of an organization;
To provide trainings in several private and government groups as to practice knowledge
gained in various business disciplines and instill positive changes in managerial attitude
and work ethics;
To gain thorough knowledge of scholarly and scientific research methods and their
application in business settings;
To acquire critical thinking, conceptual and analytical skills;
To grasp both the seminal theories and the latest practices in business and public sector
management;
Course Requirements
Course Outlines
Students intending to pursue doctoral degrees must take and pass a comprehensive examination
after they have completed their non-dissertation courses, because it is a pre-requisite of the
dissertation courses. One of the purposes of this examination is to sufficiently assess students'
full knowledge on the dissertation title they wish to research.
The following courses in dissertation are all required for graduation from Doctor of Philosophy
(Ph.D.) in Business of Administration Program. Dissertation must be taken when all the non-
dissertation courses are completed. No more than one dissertation course should be taken per
session.
BUS 960a Dissertation - Practical Research I (Proposal)
BUS 960b Dissertation - Practical Research II (Review of Related Literature & Methodology)
BUS 960c Dissertation - Practical Research III (Data Collection & Analysis)
BUS 960d Dissertation - Practical Research IV (Dissertation complete and Oral Defense)
Each non-dissertation and dissertation course is valued as 4 credits with the exception of
dissertation complete and oral defense which is valued as 2 credits; comprehensive examination
is valued as 1 credit. Total Credits required for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business of
Administration Program is 63.
intended for professionals who seek to detect cybercrimes while protecting confidential
information stored in the computers. It is designed to provide an even more advanced training in
the areas of computer science as a response to the fast advancements in the field of computer and
technology. The purpose of establishing this program is to respond to the recognized need of
industries and firms for productivity improvement enhanced global competitiveness, information
technology security and technology upgrading. Another purpose is to respond to the established
needs of governments for expert assistance and advice on policy analysis and formulation in
science and technology; technology planning, forecasting, and assessment; project and program
management.
Students intending to pursue doctoral degrees must take and pass a comprehensive examination
after they have completed their non-dissertation courses, because it is a pre-requisite of the
dissertation courses. One of the purposes of this examination is to sufficiently assess students'
full knowledge on the dissertation title they wish to research.
The following courses in dissertation are all required for graduation Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD) in Cyber Security Administration. Dissertation must be taken when all the non-
dissertation courses are completed. No more than one dissertation course should be taken per
session. Dissertation Guidelines
Each non-dissertation and dissertation course is valued as 4 credits with the exception of
dissertation complete and oral defense which is valued as 2 credits; comprehensive examination
is valued as 1 credit. Total Credits required for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cyber Security
Administration is 63. Please refer to the University Catalog or website for admissions
requirements; transfer credits policy; and tuition fees.
This course explores the manners This course provides a critical overview
through which organizations may be about the relevant international laws
designed in order to achieve their applicable to HRM. Through this course,
objectives. The course introduces students develop understanding about
compliance requirements and issues.
students to the ways through which
economists, psychologists and HRM 207 Human Resource
sociologists address this and related Development and Staffing Strategies
issues. It is an interdisciplinary course (3 Credits)
that compares and contrasts the
contribution of the core social science Through this course, students will learn
about the different recruitment and
disciplines to the study of organizations.
selection strategies needed to attract the
appropriate candidates, including, tools
that use information technology. This
This course provides students with HRM 432 Safety in the Workplace (3
knowledge pertaining to the collective Credits)
bargaining process. Through this course,
students can experience the collective This course is outcomes-based which
bargaining process by means of hands- means that students should attain certain
on participation in a simulated knowledge and skills in order to
negotiation. successfully complete this course.
Charisma University's School of Philosophy and Religion explores the nature of the real world,
the foundation of human values, and basis for human reason. This program enables students to
approach these issues by means of studying historical literature and contemporary developments.
This program welcomes students interested in the study of Western and Eastern religious
traditions and how these have become major influences on all civilizations. Charisma
University's philosophy and religion courses are ideal for students seek to develop and improve
writing and analytical skills relevant to religious and philosophical discourse. Students of
philosophy or religion eventually become more self-aware and more conscious of the world
around them. This program provides the opportunity to learn principles of existence and ultimate
human concerns. Moreover, the study of philosophy or religion assists students in developing
multiple skills such as the ability to reason clearly, derive what is essential from large amounts of
mystery of God's working in society through the people of God. This focused theological vision,
emphasized by the Second Vatican Council and through ecumenical conversations, empowers
church members to fully engage in life and ministry. The Master of Pastoral Ministry at
Charisma University develops lay ministers and deacon aspirants who serve in parishes, hospice
programs, schools, hospitals, archdiocesan administrative offices, and private practice. Through
this program, students are provided with firm theological foundations, fundamental ministerial
skills, and resources for ministry. Cast opportunities are available for the development of
Gain the competence for social work and pastoral ministry through integration of
theological understanding with the theories and practice of social work.
Demonstrate preparedness for applied learning experiences with professional supervision
through two field internships.
Apply theological reflection as a tool for pastoral planning and personal development.
Discuss specific pastoral issues within particular pastoral settings and cultural contexts.
Students must complete all the required foundation courses. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
ThM 541 Moral Theology
MPS 510 Pastoral Counseling
MPS 525 Pastoral Management
MPS 535 Pastoral Psychology
MPS 546 Pastoral Ministry for different Perspectives
MPS 550 Contemporary Religious Thought
MPS 555 Systematic Theology
MPS 565 Basic Christian Communities
Thesis (6 Credits)
Students must complete the below thesis course from below. This course is valued as 6 Credits.
GRES 690 Master's Thesis (must be taken at the last semester of the program, valued as 6
credits); thesis guidelines
Students must complete one course from electives section A. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
ThM 530 Justice and Peace
MPS 583 Missiology
MPS 594 Sociology of Religion
Students must complete one course from electives section B. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
Total Credits required for Master of Arts (MA) in Pastoral Ministry is 36 Credits.
a manner that cultivates the development of independent research skills in candidates. The
Master of Philosophy program is appropriate for those who have completed postgraduate study
in higher education, or who have extensive work experience in higher education. This program
enables applicants to expand their development beyond scholarly understanding and practice of
learning and teaching concepts and issues in higher education to encompass the capacity to
undertake research within an area of interest. Said research fields may range from teaching and
learning in higher education such as assessment, evaluation, language and literacy or student
policy in higher education. The Master of Philosophy program is ideal for those working in
higher education who may be engaged in, or currently moving towards, leadership roles within
Students must complete all the required foundation courses. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
M.Phil 500 Epistemology
M.Phil 510 Atheism
M.Phil 525 Philosophy of Religion
M.Phil 536 Ethics
M.Phil 543 Social Philosophy
M.Phil 555 Metaphysics
M.Phil 565 Political Philosophy
M.Phil 570 Existentialism
Thesis (6 Credits)
Students must complete the below thesis course from below. This course is valued as 6 Credits.
GRES 690 Master's Thesis
Electives (6 Credits)
Students must complete two courses from electives. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
M.Phil 571 History of Philosophy (ancient, modern, and contemporary)
M.Phil 580 Philosophy of Law
M.Phil 600 Philosophy of Anthropology
M.Phil 615 Symbolic Logic
ways. Thus, this interprets the category of religion itself as an intellectually problematic and
perspective. The Master of Religion in Charisma University places emphasis not only on the
interdependence of religion and culture but also explores insights from comparative study of the
phenomena, experiences, and theories of religion. Courses include theology, philosophy, and
contemporary critical theory; psychology, and ethics; feminist theory and theology; religion,
ritual, and material culture; as well as various historical phenomena and movements reflecting
religious periods and traditions. These include Judaic, Christian, Hindu, Graeco-Roman,
Identify and articulate fundamental principles, problems, or queries for each course with
their resolutions wherever possible.
Demonstrate the ability to discuss integral doctrines and principles, their significance and
interrelationship as well as their place in the plan of salvation for each course studied.
Students must complete all the required foundation courses. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
M.Rel 508 Christology
M.Rel 515 Ecclesiology
M.Rel 520 The Religions of World Series
M.Phil 525 Philosophy of Religion
M.Rel 535 Sacred Scriptures (Old & New Testaments)
M.Rel 539 Revelation and Faith
ThM 541 Moral Theology
M.Rel 556 Liturgy
Thesis (6 Credits)
Students must complete the below thesis course from below. This course is valued as 6 Credits.
GRES 690 Master's Thesis
Electives (6 Credits)
Students must complete two courses from electives. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
ThM 530 Justice and Peace
ThM 505 Violence and Forgiveness
ThM 575 The Vatican
other professionals in the field of religion and individuals with a general interest in religion with
opportunities to reflect on theological dimensions of professional and social life. This program
also prepares students for leadership in a wide range of vocations through the cultivation of skills
in the study and interpretation of Scripture. Students are trained to develop a personal, systematic
theological framework, and gain understanding of the origin and growth of the Christian tradition
in all its richness and diversity. The Master of Theology program also provides students to
work. For students who pass such projects will become eligible to pursue a higher degree in
Theology.
Demonstrate thorough understanding of literature and texts of theology or biblical studies from an
informed critical perspective.
Discuss and assess current theory and research in a selected area of study.
Students must complete all the required foundation courses. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
ThM 586 Psychotherapy and Spirituality
ThM 513 New Testament
ThM 522 The Pentateuch
ThM 525 Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Practice
ThM 536 Introduction to Synoptic Gospels
ThM 541 Moral Ethics
ThM 557 History of the Modern Christianity
ThM 563 Church Fathers
Thesis (6 Credits)
Students must complete the below thesis course from below. This course is valued as 6 Credits.
GRES 690 Master's Thesis
Electives (6 Credits)
Students must complete two courses from electives. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
ThM 530 Peace and Justice
ThM 505 Violence and Forgiveness
ThM 575 The Vatican
ThM 592 Women and the Church
that focus on the history, theory, composition, and performance of music for academic
Course Requirements
Course Outlines (27 Credits)
MUS 501 Music Education Fundamentals I
MUS 512 Music Education Fundamentals II
MUS 510 Music Theory
MUS 523 Psychology of Music
MUS 547 History of the Gregorian Chant
MUS 556 History of Sacred Music
MUS 557 Music in the Renaissance
MUS 558 Analysis Techniques
MUS 583 Integration of Music into the Liturgical Celebration
Thesis (6 Credits)
Students must complete the below thesis course from below. This course is valued as 6 Credits.
MUS 598 Research Project and Thesis (must be taken at the last semester of the program, valued
as 6 credits); thesis guidelines
Course Requirements
Students must complete all the required foundation courses. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
MPS 510 Pastoral Counseling
MPS 525 Pastoral Management
MPS 535 Pastoral Psychology
MPS 546 Pastoral Ministry for different Perspectives
MPS 550 Contemporary Religious Thought
MPS 555 Systematic Theology
MPS 565 Basic Christian Communities
M.Rel 508 Christology
M.Rel 515 Ecclesiology
M.Rel 520 The Religions of World Series
M.Phil 525 Philosophy of Religion
M.Rel 535 Sacred Scriptures (Old & New Testaments)
M.Rel 539 Revelation and Faith
M.Rel 556 Liturgy
ThM 513 New Testament
ThM 522 The Pentateuch
ThM 536 Introduction to Synoptic Gospels
ThM 541 Moral Ethics
ThM 557 History of the Modern Christianity
ThM 563 Church Fathers
Thesis (6 Credits)
Students must complete the below thesis course from below. This course is valued as 6 Credits.
GRES 690 Master's Thesis (must be taken at the last semester of the program, valued as 6
credits); thesis guidelines
Students must complete two courses from electives. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
ThM 530 Justice and Peace
MPS 583 Missiology
MPS 594 Sociology of Religion
MPS 605 Theology of Creation
MPS 620 Spiritual Theology
ThM 505 Violence and Forgiveness
ThM 575 The Vatican
ThM 592 Women in the Church
Total Credits required for Master of Divinity is 72. Please refer to the University
Catalog University Catalog or website for admissions requirements; transfer credits policy;
and tuition fees.
The Doctor of Sacred Music (D.S.M.), curriculum combines scholastic investigation and musical
studies that center on the history, theory, composition, and performance of music for scholastic
The following courses in dissertation are all required for graduation Doctor of Sacred Music
(DSM) Program. Dissertation must be taken when all the non-dissertation courses are completed.
No more than one dissertation course should be taken per session.
Each non-dissertation and dissertation course is valued as 4 credits with the exception of
dissertation complete and oral defense which is valued as 2 credits; comprehensive examination
is valued as 1 credit. Total Credits required for Doctor of Sacred Music (DSM) is 66.
This program introduces students to the field of Christian Theology. It covers the content,
context and divisions of theology with special attention to selected perspectives and issues. This
course also explores the subfields of Christian Theology, namely Practical Theology, Doctrine
and Church History and Biblical Studies. There will also be discussion on the general association
between Christian Theology and religious studies. There will also be a brief overview of the New
and Old Testaments and the history of their study. Lastly, there will be an exploration of the role
that Christian Theology takes in the modern world as well as the ways that it is related to ethics.
Students intending to pursue doctoral degrees must take and pass a comprehensive examination
after they have completed their non-dissertation courses, because it is a pre-requisite of the
dissertation courses. One of the purposes of this examination is to sufficiently assess students'
full knowledge on the dissertation title they wish to research.
The following courses in dissertation are all required for graduation Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD) in Theology Program. Dissertation must be taken when all the non-dissertation courses
are completed. No more than one dissertation course should be taken per session. Dissertation
Guidelines
PhDTh 960a Dissertation - Practical Research I (Proposal)
PhDTh 960b Dissertation - Practical Research II (Review of Related Literature & Methodology)
PhDTh 960c Dissertation - Practical Research III (Data Collection & Analysis)
PhDTh 960d Dissertation - Practical Research IV (Dissertation complete and Oral Defense)
Each non-dissertation and dissertation course is valued as 4 credits with the exception of
dissertation complete and oral defense which is valued as 2 credits; comprehensive examination
is valued as 1 credit. Total Credits required for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Theology is 63.
Justice and Peace will explore complex Spiritual Theology introduces students to a
social justice and peace issues from the critical understanding of religion throughout
perspective of multiple disciplines. Students history and in relation to the modern world.
will be trained on 21st century skills such as This course discusses how the individual is
conflict management and dialogue, perceived from the perspective of faith,
community organization, nonviolent interpreted from four complementary
communication, intercultural engagement perspectives: biblical, historical, psycho-
and critical inquiry. There will be anthropological, and systematic.
instructions on an interdisciplinary
PhDTh 800 Systematic Theology (4
framework that may be used for analyzing
Credits)
and working toward solving complex
systemic issues. Systematic Theology will provide in-depth
analyses of main religious traditions of the
MPS583Missiology (3 Credits) world. There will be comprehensive
Missiology will provide training for discussions on the fundamental tenets of the
missionaries and others who are currently Christian faith and practice.
serving or plan to serve in intercultural
PhDTh 811 Theology of Marriage &
ministry and church multiplication positions.
Family (4 Credits)
This course will undertake a thorough
discussion of strategies of taking the Gospel Theology of Marriage & Family focuses on
to the four corners of the world. marriage and family studies with particular
attention on Christian ethics, sacramentality
MPS594 Sociology of Religion (3 Credits) and anthropology. This course prepares
This course will introduce students to the students for different ministries, such as
sociology of religion. Sociology of Religion marriage enrichment, marriage education,
will explore the methods used, central issues youth leadership and adult faith education.
engaged, theories used, and debates This course is a doctorate level study of
undertaken by sociologists of religion. This Christian philosophical and theological
course will teach students how the sociology thought, pastoral care and human sciences.
There will also be in-depth discussion of
MUS 501 Music Education Fundamentals Students will study the historical aspects of
I (3 Credits) Gregorian chant including the traditional
Roman liturgy (calendar), divine office,
This course is designed to help students Mass). Tests, modes and genres. Various
develop a philosophy of music education, manuscripts will be examined including the
concepts of program development, and recently issued facsimiles of the post-
current approaches to music teaching. the council of Trent liturgical books, the Post-
role of technology and music in special and Vatican I books from solesmes, and other
continuing education will be introduced. sources published form the sixteenth
through nineteenth centuries.
MUS 512 Music education Fundamentals
II (3 Credits) MUS 556 History of Sacred Music (3
Credits)
Students will examine the mystery of music
and its profound impact and importance on History of Sacred Music is an introductory
the human race. They will also study the course about the story of Christian Music
significance of listening, musicianship, from Gregorian chant to the Black Gospel
multiculturalism, creativity, curriculum, and style of Music.
development. Finally, they will survey the
philosophical and psychological aspects of a MUS 557 Music In The Renaissance (3
music education. Credits)
Students will review the History of
MUS 510 Music Theory (3 Credits) Renaissance Music and learn about the
This course is an introduction to the basic different composers, instruments, styles of
materials and concepts of music theory. It music, and characteristics.
will focus on commonalities of selected
historic and geographic literatures through MUS 558 Analysis Techniques (3 Credits)
the study of fundamentals, melodic and This course will help the student integrate
harmonic writing, and terms and symbols. theoretical and analytical concepts with our
experiences as musicians, while helping
MUS 523 Music Education Research (3 them to build familiarity with repertorie and
Credits) musical issues of the eighteenth, nineteenth,
This course covers research design and and twentieth century's.
methodology to include development of
hypotheses, problems, qualitative research, MUS 583 Integration of Music into the
and survey, observational, casual Liturgical (3 Credits)
comparative and historical research. Students will examine and integrate sacred
Students will develop the ability to music into the Liturgical celebration such as
understand, interpret, and use research in the Eucharist, the ass, special Days of
teaching and learning.
Charisma University's School of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences presents students with the
opportunity to earn a Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Psychology
(PsyD) degrees. It does so by employing cutting edge curricula, and using innovative teaching
methods administered by experienced professionals in the fields of psychology and
psychoanalysis. The School of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences offers a variety of academic
program options. These options include: Behavior Analysis, Clinical Psychology, and the most
unique of all, Psychoanalysis. While social scientists and scholars in humanities and cultural
studies are becoming increasingly interested in the Psychoanalysis of culture and in the cultural
analysis of Psychoanalysis, very few institutions of higher education provide an arena for such
inter-disciplinary undertaking. Each of our program options strives to prepare students, through
interdisciplinary study, for opportunities in scholarly research, teaching or augmentation of
professional practice. Charisma School of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences offers unique
opportunities to its students. These include a wide choice of program options, flexibility of
schedule, and a learning platform where students of all cultures and faiths can interact and learn
from each other.
the graduate level student to develop and apply psychological theories and basic scientific
methods in either the job setting or as preparation for continued educational pursuit. The
program is designed to encourage the student to develop current skills, seek job advancement, or
begin post-graduate studies. The program is open to students of all undergraduate backgrounds.
admissions office.
courses" in their master's degree curriculum. "Dual-credit courses" are doctoral level courses
which may be used to satisfy master's degree requirements. Up to 15 credit hours of dual-credit
In other words, students may elect to take 15 credit hours of "dual-credit courses" that satisfy
both the Master of Science in Psychology and either the Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
(Ph.D.) or the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree requirements. Dual-credit courses are noted
Students desiring to transfer post-graduate course credit from another university may receive up
to 9 hours transfer credit at the discretion of the School Dean. Such approval must be granted
Whether the student elects to work in a community agency, the healthcare field, or within the
areas.
To prepare the student for a professional career in either the clinical, research,
corporate or educational fields of endeavor;
to expose each student to the study of advanced historical and contemporary theory and
concepts in the field of psychology;
to introduce the student to research and research writing techniques and application; and
to expose the student to various historical and contemporary diagnostic and treatment
modalities.
Course Requirements
For the Master of Science in Psychology degree the student must select among the core courses
listed below and elect either OPTION 1 (Master's Thesis) or OPTION 2 (Supervised Internship)
to satisfy the 36 credit hour requirement.
For the Master of Science in Psychology degree the student must select among the core courses
listed above and elect either OPTION 1 (Master's Thesis) or OPTION 2 (Supervised Internship)
to satisfy the 36 credit hour requirement. Both options are valued as 6 Credits.
OPTION 1:
GRES 690 Master's Thesis valued as 6 credits);
OPTION 2:
PSY 650S SUPERVISED INTERNSHIP (6 Credits) valued as 6 credits)
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology is a 64 credit hour program and must include at
least 12 courses from the following list. All three program options must include (DPSY 700)
Clinical Research Methods & Psychometrics, DPSY 938 Doctoral Seminar in Research
Methods, Comprehensive Examination and (DPSY 999) Dissertation courses. At least one
practicum or the graduate teaching seminar is required. Electives from any program in the
college may be used to complete the course credit requirement. For DPSY 99c and 99E, student
is required to send his/her test scores to receive appropriate credits from the University.
A Master's degree in any discipline is required for matriculation into the program. If the
candidate's major course of study was not psychology, three preparatory courses are required for
entrance. They are (PSY 500) Development of Human Growth Psychology; (PSY 565) Clinical
Psychology; and (STAT 500) Introduction to Statistics. These courses will not be counted toward
the 60 hour program requirement.
Candidates holding a Master of Science in Psychology degree from Charisma University may
receive credit for doctoral level courses used in satisfaction of the master's degree requirements
up to a maximum of 15 hours. In other words, students may elect to take 15 credit hours of
"dual-credit courses" that satisfy both the Master of Science in Psychology and the Doctor
Psychology degree requirements. Courses meeting these criteria are noted as DCC in the
program curriculum.
Graduates will acquire the professional training and clinical skill to enter the workforce
in either higher education or practice in the public and/or private clinical setting.
Program graduates will possess the knowledge and skill to successfully complete the
licensing qualification examination as required by individual state's licensing boards.
PROGRAM OPTIONS
Candidates must select one of three program options:
Behavioral Analysis
The program option in behavior analysis is designed to provide comprehensive training in that
field of study. It is designed to stress development of specialized basic, applied, and theoretical
interests surrounding the understanding of our human condition. It is a balance of basic, applied,
and theoretical training. Goals of this program option include developing the ability to impart
accumulated knowledge of behavior science to others; researching behavior for the development
of new knowledge and understanding of our human condition; contribute to making the world a
better place in which to live through knowledge development and research; and maintaining the
high degree of professionalism associated with this career field. Mandatory courses for this
program option include (DPSY 801) Behavioral Assessment and (DPSY 812) Biological Basis
of Behavior.
The program option in Clinical Psychology is designed to train candidates as clinicians who will
promote an understanding of psychological issues or further develop the connection between
psychological and physical health. This degree option focuses on developmental
psychopathology, adult psychopathology, and health psychology. It closes follows a clinical
model of training. Candidates will work closely with their faculty advisor or clinical mentor to
train and participate in ongoing, programmatic clinical practice. Candidates desiring licensure for
employment in either the research or clinical setting should check their individual state's
requirements before making course selections. Core course must include (DPSY 703)
Developmental Issues in Clinical Psychology; and (DPSY 826) Learning, Cognition & Emotion.
The program option in Clinical Psychology is designed to develop the candidate as a clinician
capable of diagnosis, prevention and treatment. It is designed to prepare the candidate to enter
the workforce in higher education or practical clinical setting. Regardless of which career path
the clinical psychology graduate elects to pursue, this program option is designed to provide
him/her with a comprehensive background in diagnosis and treatment along with an equally
strong background in science and the practice of clinical assessment and treatment.
Behavioral Health
The program option in Behavioral Health is designed to equip students to compare, analyze and
find solutions for inconsistencies in current health care delivery systems. Students will explore
physical and psychological factors which contribute to inequality in health care delivery, and
work to ameliorate such disparity in the behavior health field. Graduates from this program
option collaborate jointly with other health professionals to analyze and find solutions for
complex health-related challenges in both domestic and international communities. This program
option seeks to provide graduates with the tools to develop strategies for expanding health care
access, delivery, and assessment of healthcare policy and practice. Mandatory courses for this
program option include DPSY 801 Behavioral Assessment, DPSY 802 Intellectual Assessment
and DPSY 812 Biological Bases of Behavior.
The program emphasis in Psychoanalysis offers students a cutting edge curriculum and prepares
them through interdisciplinary study for scholarly research, teaching or augmentation of
professional practice. While social scientists and scholars in humanities and cultural studies are
becoming increasingly interested in the psychoanalysis of culture and in the cultural analysis of
psychoanalysis, very few institutions of higher education provide an arena for such inter-
disciplinary undertaking. This program option was developed to fill the gap for such critical
pursuits. Its distinct mission is to promote systematic dialogue between psychoanalysis, critical
social theory, and cultural analysis. At present, three states (Vermont, New York, and California)
offer licensure in psychoanalysis. Check individual state requirements before making your
course selections. Core courses must include (PSYA 800) Freudian Psychoanalysis, (PSYA 801)
Jungian Psychoanalysis, and (PSYA 802) Contemporary Psychoanalytical Theory. These and
other course courses provide a solid foundation in theory and methods needed for the systematic
integration of psychoanalysis, critical social theory, and cultural studies. The distinctive
character of the program is its emphasis on crafting new theoretical and methodological links
between psychoanalysis, the social sciences, the humanities, and cultural studies and applying an
interdisciplinary lens to psychological and cultural phenomena.
Course Requirements
Preparatory Courses
Courses Outlines
The following courses in dissertation are all required for graduation Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
in Theology Program. Dissertation must be taken when all the non-dissertation courses are
completed. No more than one dissertation course should be taken per session. Dissertation
Guidelines
Each non-dissertation course is valued as 3 credits and dissertation course 4 credits with the
exception of dissertation complete and oral defense which is valued as 2 credits and DPSY 938
valued as 4 Credits. Comprehensive examination is valued as 1 credit. Total Credits required for
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology is 64.
Students entering this program with Bachelor's degree must complete a minimum of 90 credit
hours. Students entering this program with Master's degree complete 60 credit hours. If the
candidate's major course of study was not psychology, three preparatory courses are required for
entrance. They are (PSY 500) Development of Human Growth Psychology; (PSY 565) Clinical
Psychology; and (STAT 500) Introduction to Statistics. These courses will not be counted toward
the 60 hour program requirement.
Candidates holding a Master of Science in Psychology degree from Charisma University may
receive credit for doctoral level courses used in satisfaction of the master's degree requirements
up to a maximum of 15 hours. In other words, students may elect to take 15 credit hours of
"dual-credit courses" that satisfy both the Master of Science in Psychology and the Doctor of
Philosophy in Psychology or Doctor of Psychology degree requirements. Courses meeting these
criteria are noted as DCC in the program curriculum.
The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree is designed to be completed in three years; however,
individual circumstance (dual-credit courses, transfer credit and frequency of attendance) may
shorten or lengthen the completion period. Students desiring state licensure as a psychologist,
psychoanalyst, licensed professional counselor, or marriage and family therapist are encouraged
to research their individual state's requirements before making course sections. Many states
require a one year, 1,500 hour supervised internship for licensure so students desiring this career
path should plan accordingly. Students are encouraged to begin planning for their supervised
internship (Practicum) as early as possible.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program graduates will possess the knowledge and skill to successfully complete the
licensing qualification examination as required by individual state's licensing boards.
PROGRAM OPTIONS
Candidates must select one of three program options:
Behavioral Analysis
The program option in behavior analysis is designed to provide comprehensive training in that
field of study. It is designed to stress development of specialized basic, applied, and theoretical
interests surrounding the understanding of our human condition. It is a balance of basic, applied,
and theoretical training. Goals of this program option include developing the ability to impart
accumulated knowledge of behavior science to others; researching behavior for the development
of new knowledge and understanding of our human condition; contribute to making the world a
better place in which to live through knowledge development and research; and maintaining the
high degree of professionalism associated with this career field. Mandatory courses for this
program option include (DPSY 801) Behavioral Assessment and (DPSY 812) Biological Basis
of Behavior.
Clinical Psychology
The program option in Clinical Psychology is designed to train candidates as clinicians who will
promote an understanding of psychological issues or further develop the connection between
psychological and physical health. This degree option focuses on developmental
psychopathology, adult psychopathology, and health psychology. It closes follows a clinical
Behavioral Health
The program option in Behavioral Health is designed to equip students to compare, analyze and
find solutions for inconsistencies in current health care delivery systems. Students will explore
physical and psychological factors which contribute to inequality in health care delivery, and
work to ameliorate such disparity in the behavior health field. Graduates from this program
option collaborate jointly with other health professionals to analyze and find solutions for
complex health-related challenges in both domestic and international communities. This program
option seeks to provide graduates with the tools to develop strategies for expanding health care
access, delivery, and assessment of healthcare policy and practice. Mandatory courses for this
program option include DPSY 801 Behavioral Assessment, DPSY 802 Intellectual Assessment
and DPSY 812 Biological Bases of Behavior.
Psychoanalysis
The program emphasis in Psychoanalysis offers students a cutting edge curriculum and prepares
them through interdisciplinary study for scholarly research, teaching or augmentation of
professional practice. While social scientists and scholars in humanities and cultural studies are
becoming increasingly interested in the psychoanalysis of culture and in the cultural analysis of
psychoanalysis, very few institutions of higher education provide an arena for such inter-
disciplinary undertaking. This program option was developed to fill the gap for such critical
pursuits. Its distinct mission is to promote systematic dialogue between psychoanalysis, critical
social theory, and cultural analysis. At present, three states (Vermont, New York, and California)
Course Requirements
Preparatory Courses
Courses Outlines
There shall be a written plan between the student, the practicum training site, and the
university. The training plan for each practicum experience shall describe how the
trainee's time is allotted and shall assure the quality, breadth, and depth of the training
experience through specification of the goals and objectives of the practicum, the
methods of evaluation of the trainee's performance, and reference to jurisdictional
regulations governing supervisory experience.
Practicum proposals shall also include the nature of supervision, the identities of
supervisors, and the form and frequency of feedback from the agency supervisor to the
training faculty. The training plan for each practicum shall also provide a rationale for the
experience in light of previous academic preparation and previous practicum training, to
ensure that the overall practicum experience is organized, sequential, and meets the
training needs of the candidate and protection of the public.
3. Hour Requirement
Each practicum experience shall be a minimum total of 500 hours of supervised
professional experience. At least 50% of the total hours of supervised experience accrued
shall be in service-related activities, defined as treatment/intervention, assessment,
interviews, report-writing, case presentations, and consultations. At least 25% of the
supervised professional experience shall be devoted to face-to-face patient/client contact.
Time spent in supervision shall count toward the 500 hour requirement.
4. Supervision
Individual face-to-face supervision shall be no less than 25% of the time spent in service-
related activities; 25% of supervision hours can be in a group setting.
5. Supervisor Qualifications
Although university faculty are accountable for the overall education and practicum
experiences of their students, on site practicum supervisors play a critical role in the
training of students. A licensed psychologist shall have supervisory responsibility for the
entire practicum experience, but up to 25% of the time spent in supervision may be
provided by a licensed allied mental health professional, or provided by a psychology
PSY 508 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY PSY 525 ASSESSMENT & TESTING IN
THEORY (3 Credits) PSYCHOLOGY (3 Credits)
In this course all major schools and This course introduces students to non-test
developments in family therapy, and techniques of assessment such as interviews,
includes brief biographies of some of the autobiography, and case studies.
leading family therapists of the twentieth
The students in this course will have the This course introduces the student to the
chance to investigate the causes of abnormal domain of personality assessment. This
behavior and recommend methods for the includes a discussion of basic concepts and
therapeutic alteration. issues in the field of assessment such as
clinical prediction, the clinical utility of
testing, and the consideration of diversity in
DPSY 702 HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY the testing situation. The student is
(3 Credits) introduced to important measures of
personality functioning, particularly the
Employing a biographical approach, this
interpretation of MMPI profiles and the
course details important scientific
administration and scoring of
accomplishments of psychology through the
Comprehensive System Rorschach.
lives of the men and women who pioneered
the seminal theories driving the discipline.
DPSY 801 BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT
The successes and failures of these
(3 Credits)
distinguished psychologists provide a
thorough and complete history of the field This course discusses about behavioral
and show students its relevance to assumptions and principles. Focus on
contemporary psychology. behavioral assessment: interview,
observations and self-report. Discussion of
DPSY 703 Developmental Issues in ongoing assessment, behavioral
Clinical Psychology (3 Credits) classification and utility of assessment for
treatment as applied to specific disorders.
This course focuses on the importance and
contribution of development factors to
clinical issues: the role of cognitive, social
and moral development; the effect of early
practicing attorney, member of the judiciary, legal professional in public service, business, or
education. The Charisma University School of Law offers every student vast opportunities to
become grounded in the fundamentals of the law. The advantage here is that the Charisma
University School of Law curriculum does not direct students to specific study of legal rules of
any particular jurisdiction and discussions are based on national materials and casebooks.
The Associate of Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies is for those students who wish to pursue a
career as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant. This program will provide students with the skills and
training to become effective Paralegals or Legal Assistants in Civil or Criminal Law Offices or
Governmental Agencies.
To analyze Court Decisions and write Case Briefs for Court Cases at all levels of the
Judicial System;
To conduct client interviews for potential civil and criminal cases under the supervision
of an attorney;
To know how to research and analyze current laws, statutes, regulations and Cases in
Civil, Criminal and Administrative Areas of Law;
To develop verbal and written competencies, permitting them to think critically and
communicate effectively;
To work as paralegals for lawyers in both criminal and civil practices in businesses and
corporations;
To produce various legal documents, such as discovery papers, motions, pleadings, forms
as well as practice preparing specific documents such as wills, real estate contracts,
among others;
To demonstrate knowledge of their profession, with insight as to the dynamic role of the
paralegal, employment trends and options, licensing and certification issues, paralegal
networking organizations and professional development and;
To cultivate substantive knowledge of the law in the following areas: the court systems,
civil and criminal procedure, jurisdiction, torts, contracts, real estate, wills and estates,
family and matrimonial law, and business organizations and corporations.
Course Requirements
Core Courses (24 Credits)
Students must complete all the required core courses (24 Credits). Each course is valued as 3
Credits
Charisma University Master of Laws (LL.M) program is a one year program that targets only
law. Charisma University's LL.M program offers vast opportunities for lawyers from different
countries that have completed their prior legal Bachelor's degree studies or its equivalent and
seek to return to their home countries to contribute to the legal profession. The LL.M program is
flexible, enabling applicants to select from three specialties, Estate Planning and Management,
Conflict Resolution, and Homeland Security. Each specialization must include the following
courses: LL.M 559 Legal Research and Writing, and GRES 690 Master's Thesis.
Gain knowledge and critical thinking skills in the performance of competent legal
analysis, reasoning, and problem solving.
Acquire communication skills, such as effective listening and critical reading, writing in
objective and persuasive styles, as well as oral advocacy.
Demonstrate skills in engaging with others in different of legal settings and contexts;
Master substantive law as necessary for effective and responsible participation in the
legal profession.
Course Requirements
Students must complete all the required foundation courses. Each course is valued as 3 Credits
except where noted.
Candidates must select one of three program specialties. Each course is valued as 3 Credits
except where noted.
Homeland Security
LL.M 505 Contemporary Issues in Terrorism
LL.M 511 Homeland Security and Terrorism in the United States
LL.M 530 Preparedness in Response to Terrorism
LL.M 600 Homeland Security and Personal Freedom
LL.M 614 Interviewing and Investigation
Each course is valued as 3 credits except the thesis valued as 6 credits. Total Credits required
for LL.M in any specialty is 24.
This legal studies program is created to provide students with a thorough understanding of the
legal environment in which persons, firms, and the judiciary operate. This major is ideal for
professionals such as managers, teachers, government employees, and legal assistants who need
supplemental legal knowledge to function more effectively. Although this program does not
prepare students for law practice, it broadens students' academic and professional development
through the provision of a solid foundation in legal doctrine and concepts.
Gain the skills and knowledge requisite for comprehension of legal issues working from
both theoretical and practical applications.
Discuss the essential aims of legal researching, legal and logical reasoning.
Demonstrate the ability to apply theories in legal research and writing to practical
problems faced within the legal environment.
Course Requirements
Course Outlines (36 Credits)
Students must complete all the required foundation courses. Each course is valued as 3 Credits
except where noted.
The Bachelor of Arts in Education is for those students who wish to pursue a career in the field
of Education. This program will enable students to gain knowledge and understanding of the
different Educational programs- Elementary, Middle, High School and Post-Secondary
Educational Institutions- and prepare them to work as a Teacher, Administrator or other Support
person within these Educational Institutions.
Students must complete all the required core courses (42 Credits). Each course is valued as 3
Credits
B.Ed 100 Introduction to Teaching
B.Ed 115 Educational Psychology
B.Ed 133 Teaching/Learning Process
B.Ed 200 Classroom Evaluation
B.Ed 201 Classroom Management
B.Ed 215 Student Assessments
B.Ed 220 Educational Problem-solving
B.Ed 245 Educational Decision-making
B.Ed 250 Education Law
B.Ed 263 School Organization and Management
B.Ed 300 Educational Leadership and Supervision
B.Ed 301 Educational Project Planning
B.Ed 302 Educational Planning and Development
URES 499 Capstone Project for Undergraduate Studies
Students must complete three courses from Electives Section A. Each course is valued as 3
Credits.
B.Ed 305 Introduction to Learning Disabilities
B.Ed 308 Approach to Special Needs Students
B.Ed 463 Learning and Behavior Problems
B.Ed 101 Human Development
Students must complete two courses from Electives Section B. Each course is valued as 3
Credits.
B.Ed 311 Educational Administration
B.Ed 165 Curriculum Studies
B.Ed 181 Education and Society
Students must complete four courses from Electives Section C. Each course is valued as 3
Credits.
B.Ed 400 Introduction to Non-formal Education
B.Ed 401 Adult Learning
B.Ed 425 Community Education
B.Ed 185 Introduction to Urban Education
B.Ed 431 Introduction to Multicultural and Multiethnic Education
Total Credits required for Bachelor of Education is 120. This includes 45 credits from general
education courses.
The Master of Arts in Education is for those students who wish to further their studies in the field
of Education. This program will enable students to obtain the necessary skills and knowledge
needed as teachers, administrators and support personnel within various educational
settings/institutions of Elementary, High School and Post-Secondary Educational Schools and
Colleges.
To create a final Thesis or Project that uses evidence based and best practices within a K
through 12 school environment;
To demonstrate through application of strategies learned their ability to work in an
administrative capacity in a K through 12 school environment;
To understand the role that parent groups, community groups, school boards and
governmental agencies play in the day to day operation of the school;
To integrate expertise and knowledge in the educators' practice in their educational
environments;
To participate in lifelong learning that enhances educational practice.
To empower students as learners;
To develop a voice in the profession and to become trailblazers in educational change;
To become problem solvers who are able to address the complex issues present in the
school setting;
To Perform and support scholarly research addressing critical regional and national
education issues;
To obtain training in research methodology and design and guide them in performing
significant educational research;
Course Requirements
Foundation Courses (12 Credits)
Students must choose and complete two courses from leadership courses
MEd 623 Instructional leadership in schools
MEd 635 Schools improvement implementation
MEd 640 Leadership in teaching
Students must choose and complete two courses from research-based courses
MEd 661 Introduction to quantitative methods in educational research
MEd 667 Design in educational research
MEd 675 Educational qualitative research methods
GRES 690 Master's Thesis (must be taken at the last semester of the program, valued as 6
credits)
Master of Arts in Education-TESOL emphasis is for those students who wish to specialize as
teachers working with Second Language Learners. This program will enable students to obtain
the specific strategies used to teach Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing to Second
Language Learners currently used by effective TESOL/TESL/ESL teachers worldwide in both
public and private schools and colleges.
To create effective lessons that incorporate listening, speaking, reading and writing
activities that will assist Second Language Learners who are enrolled in English as a
Second Language classes at the elementary, high school and college level;
To develop appropriate assessment tools/tests/ to use with Second Language Learners;
To acquire the skills needed to become effective leaders and administrators of ESL
programs in schools and colleges;
To learn how to research and analyze current trends in Second Language Learning and be
able to successfully apply this information as an administrator in an ESL school setting;
To discuss and critique multiple research methods and research traditions;
To comprehend the basic principles of research design;
To formulate investigative research questions pertaining to concerns in first and second
language acquisition and use;
To define, discuss and exemplify the key terms and concepts including the following
internal and external reliability and validity, psychological constructs and construct
operationalization, statistical inference and probability; variables and variability; central
tendency; and frequency distributions;
To understand the basic statistical procedures and match these procedures with a range of
experimental research designs;
Course Requirements
Foundation Courses (27 Credits)
Students must complete all the required foundation courses. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
MATESOL 601- Cross-Cultural Competency
MATESOL 602- Theory of Second Language Acquisition
MATESOL 603- Principles and Theory of Linguistics
MATESOL 604- Using Technology with Second Language Learners
MATESOL 605- Teaching, Reading and Writing to Second Language Learners
MATESOL 606- Teaching Listening and Speaking to Second Language Learners
MATESOL 607- Seminar in Research Methods
GRES 690 Master's Thesis (must be taken at the last semester of the program, valued as 6
credits); thesis guidelines
Students must complete three courses from electives. Each course is valued as 3 Credits.
MATESOL 608- Seminar in TESOL Research and Pedagogy
MATESOL 609- Designing Instruction for Second Language Learners
MATESOL 610- Techniques in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
To create evidenced based research on an academic or educational topic that includes the
proposal, research of the literature, and analysis of collected data;
To demonstrate effective strategies employed and used by Administrative staff members
who work in University and Colleges;
To analyze important research, financial and budgetary data used by administrators in
Universities and Colleges;
To understand the role that philanthropic foundations play in the overall operation of a
University or College;
To understand the role that Boards of Trustees, Regents and governmental agencies play
in the day to day operation and accreditation procedures of Universities and Colleges;
To promote the Learner's advancement of knowledge based on research as it applies to
the professional practice of, and leadership in, education;
To pursue advanced scholarship and personal goals of leadership pertaining to their areas
of interest;
To through the doctoral dissertation project, intellectually explore practical solutions for
issues, challenges and problems confronting education today;
Course Requirements
Course Outlines
Students intending to pursue doctoral degrees must take and pass a comprehensive examination
after they have completed their non-dissertation courses, because it is a pre-requisite of the
dissertation courses. One of the purposes of this examination is to sufficiently assess students'
full knowledge on the dissertation title they wish to research.
The following courses in dissertation are all required for graduation from Doctor of Education
with concentration in higher education program. Dissertation must be taken when all the non-
dissertation courses are completed. No more than one dissertation course should be taken per
session. Dissertation Guidelines
Ed.D 960a Dissertation - Practical Research I (Proposal)
Ed.D 960b Dissertation - Practical Research II (Review of Related Literature & Methodology)
Ed.D 960c Dissertation - Practical Research III (Data Collection & Analysis)
Ed.D 960d Dissertation - Practical Research IV (Dissertation complete and Oral Defense)
Each non-dissertation and dissertation course is valued as 4 credits with the exception of
dissertation complete and oral defense which is valued as 2 credits; comprehensive examination
is valued as 1 credit. Total Credits required for Doctor of Education with concentration in
higher education is 63.
professionals continue their education and professional development in an online setting that is
academically meaningful, relevant to the needs of the workplace, and satisfying to the learner as
part of her or his commitment to education and life-long learning. The School of Health Sciences
complete their education in the health sciences and health professionals desiring to continue their
professional development without leaving their places of employment, family, and country to
return to academia to realize their educational needs, goals, and aspirations. The School of
Health Sciences offers learning activities that can help address the need for educated and skilled
The University has assembled a collection of faculty members who are academicians and
1. Promoting the health sciences, preventing disease, and improving upon the quality of life
through education, scholarship, and service to the local, national, and global
communities.
health professionals capable of delivering high quality health services and leadership to
and integrity.
a professional outlook and competent command of the facts and knowledge-base that
In order to realize the above commitments, the School of Health Sciences has focused its efforts
on developing and providing a focused curriculum on the health sciences, nursing sciences and
public health that balance formal academics, professional education, and honest, practical
problem-solving.
The faculty and I welcome you to the School of Health Sciences. We know that you
already possess a combination of work experience and education. We know that you
continue with your professional development. We hope you find a learning program
My faculty peers and I are committed to helping you "finish what you started" and in the process help you
develop into a health professional committed to advancing the study and practice of the health sciences in
your community for the purpose of helping to improve the health status indicators of your home country.
We promise to do our part as faculty members and ask you to come ready to learn and dedicated to
engaging with the course assignments in order to learn the academic/professional materials and apply it to
situations you have already encountered or are likely to encounter in the near future.
"The object of education is to prepare [individuals] to educate themselves throughout their lives." By
Robert Maynard Hutchins (b: January 17, 1899; d: May 17, 1977), educational philosopher and
On behalf of the Faculty of the School of Health Sciences, I hope you will decide to partner with us as
Sincerely,
This program is open only to individuals who have active license as Registered Nurses and no
fewer than 60 academic credits with a two year degree or its equivalent awarded. Charisma
University decided to offer this course because of the need for a uniquely-tailored curriculum for
students who are licensed RNs and graduates of two years equivalent education. Charisma
University's RN to BSN program was designed to be flexible in order to accommodate the hectic
timetables of RNs who work full time yet want to complete their BSN. This program offers a
strong foundation for professional practice as well as for further education such as graduate
study.
Utilize the nursing process in order to protect, promote, and optimize health care of
persons, families, and communities.
Integrate evidence-based information into professional nursing practice.
Demonstrate professional and personal growth by means of role socialization as a
professional nurse.
Effectively demonstrate interpersonal and technological communication.
Provide culturally competent care for patients.
Apply the concepts of health promotion to individuals, families, and communities in the
context of globalization.
Demonstrate clinical competencies in caring for clients in manners that are scientifically,
legally and ethically grounded
Gains initiative, autonomy and self-confidence in being a health care practitioner.
Course Requirements
Core Courses (42 Credits)
Students must complete all the required core courses (42 Credits). Each course is valued as 3
Credits.
Student receives 18 Credits from the University based on his/her license to practice as a
registered nurse.
Total Credits required for RN to BSN program is 120; this includes student's prior RN education
minimum credits of 60, Charisma University Core Courses of 42 Credits, and Charisma
Institutional 18 credits. General education courses are not required for this program.
Health Professions
Health Promotion
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Sciences is interdisciplinary in nature and provides
flexible options that allow students to prepare for many kinds of health careers. The major
provides the opportunity for students with an interest in the health professions to explore the
many opportunities in the field and to develop the knowledge, values and interpersonal skills
needed to be successful in today's health and human service settings. Students must have at least
an AA/AS/AAS degree (or the equivalent in college-level work) to participate in this program.
There are additional admissions requirements for this degree completion program.
Course Requirements
BS in Health Sciences with Concentration in Health Professions
The "Health Professions" concentration is designed for individuals who are already health care
workers and who hold an A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. degree who wish to advance in their current
positions or in a related area of health care. After completing the bachelor's degree, students may
Course Outline
BHS 300 Introduction to Environmental Health (3 Credits)
opportunities in health promotion and where skills and competencies to exhibit leadership in
developing effective health community and public health promotion are desired. The student's
course of study will build a solid academic foundation in humanities, math, science and
education (at least an A.A. or A.S. degree). The graduate will be prepared for entry-level
Course Outline
BHS 300 Introduction to Environmental Health (3 Credits)
BHS 301 Biology for the Health Sciences (3 Credits)
BHS 302 Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Sciences (3 Credits)
BHS 303 Introduction to Health Psychology (3 Credits)
BHS 304 Introduction to Health Care Systems (3 Credits)
BHS 305 Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 Credits)
BHS 306 Health Information Management (3 Credits)
BHS 307 Health Communications (3 Credits)
BHS 308 Overview of Clinical Research (3 Credits)
BHP 401 Race, Class, and Gender in Health (3 semester hour credits)
BHP 402 Health Communications (3 semester hour credits)
BHP 403 Health Education (3 semester hour credits)
BHP 404 Community Health (3 semester hour credits)
BHP 405 Sociology in Health Care (3 semester hour credits)
BHP 406 Nutrition in Health and Disease (3 semester hour credits)
BHS 401 Foundations of Health Promotion (3 Credits)
BHS 402 Cultural Diversity in Healthcare (3 Credits)
BHS 403 Global Issues in Health Services Delivery-Comparative Approach (3 Credits)
BHS 498 Special Topics in Health Sciences (3 Credits)
BHS 499 Capstone Project (3 Credits)
Total Credits required for Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Sciences is 60 semester hour
credits beyond the associate's degree
The Graduate Certificate in the Health Sciences (any concentration) is designed to serve two
purposes. First, the graduate certificate is designed to help graduates with a bachelor's degree
learn additional graduate-level material without committing to a graduate degree program at the
present time. The Health Sciences faculty recognizes that personal and workplace reasons may
prevent a potential student in this situation from pursuing a master's degree but a desire to "keep-
Second, the graduate certificate is, also, designed for professionals who already process a
graduate or professional degree and desire to continue their professional develop in a structured
way and culminating in an academic qualification. The Health Sciences faculty recognizes that
professionals in this category both desire life-long learning opportunities and professional
pursues it, the graduate certificate is designed to be "transferred into" a Charisma University
Epidemiology
MPH 501 Principles of Public Health
MPH 503 Principles of Epidemiology for Public Health
GBH 550 International Public Health
GBH 554 Special Topics in International Public Health (study topic: International Public Health
and Applied Epidemiology)
Total Credits required for Graduate Certificate in the Health Sciences is 12 semester hours
The purpose of the Master of Public Health degree (with concentration in epidemiology,
learning experience that global students can readily transfer to everyday practice of public health
in their home countries. Learning activities combine academic, professional education, and real-
world applications that challenge the adult learner to develop a professional vocabulary and
experiences) are emphasized rather than only knowledge-based competency. Projects focus on
enhancing the following skills: Internet, primary, and secondary research; software (MS Word,
Excel, PowerPoint; SPSS; etc.); creative; decision making; people management; analytical;
Please note: A limited number of pre-career learners may be accepted into the MPH program. If
accepted as a pre-career learner, a 6-semester hour credit internship course is required instead of
There are additional admissions requirements for this degree completion program.
Course Requirements
Core Courses
Students must complete all the required foundation courses. Each course is valued as 3 Credits
except where noted.
Program Requirements
Student will be required to concentrate in any of the available four concentrations offered in the
MPH. A completion of 12 credits from concentration is required.
+ Required for learners with less than five years of experience in public health; learner, then,
selects two other courses depending on personal interests and in consultation with Public Health
faculty member.
++ Required for learners with more than five years of experience in public health; learner, then,
selects two other courses depending on personal interests and in consultation with Public Health
faculty member.
Concentration: Epidemiology
Total Credits required for Masters of Public Health is 42 semester hour credits; 45 semester
hour credits for learners without part-time paid/volunteer work experience in the health or
human service fields
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is designed for Registered Nurses who aim to broaden
their knowledge and clinical expertise so that they may assume advanced practice, nursing
leadership and management roles. At Charisma University, MSN is available for graduates of
Bachelor's degree in any field but who have an active RN license. Charisma University offers
MSN with concentration in Leadership and Management, thereby enabling students to gain skills
and competencies in addressing clinical care, including primary care, critical care, community
health, and executive nurse leadership. Charisma University developed its MSN program as a
response to the need for better preparation for RNs so that they can become nurse experts in
healthcare delivery. Through the MSN program, Charisma University fully expects that students
will be able to broaden their perspectives because they are required to study innovative
interdisciplinary approaches in resolving health care issues that they can apply to real-life
situations. In turn, they can use this knowledge when they assume leadership and management
There are additional admissions requirements for this degree completion program. Please see the
Admissions Page.
Course Requirements
Core Courses (36 Credits)
Students must complete all the required foundation courses. Each course is valued as 3 Credits
except where noted.
Students must complete two courses from this concentration. Each course is valued as 3 Credits
except where noted.
Total Credits required for Masters of Science in Nursing with concentration in Leadership and
Management is 42.
the School of Health Sciences, and has two specializations (in either Public Health Applications
or Nursing Leadership Applications). The Program is designed to help practicing health sciences
professionals in developing countries for leadership roles in research, academic and/or global
health science settings. The Program emphasizes the rigorous application of research and
scholarship as the basis for identifying and addressing the many issues and questions arising in
complex global health science systems. The Program requires a minimum of 63 credits beyond
The Program includes opportunities for independent/directed study and research under the
guidance of a faculty advisor. In collaboration with the advisor, a student shall tailor the
remainder of the Program to meet individual research goals and career aspirations, including the
number of credits devoted to specialization courses and dissertation study topic. In addition, the
Program provides several options for meeting course requirements, including independent study,
pre-approved registration at other colleges or universities (including online courses), and a 10-
Eligibility
The Program is specifically designed for health and health-related professionals with experience
in the application of scientific knowledge or methods in the health sciences and/or related
delivery of health and human services for at least three years prior to admission to the doctorate.
higher from an accredited institution, and, where applicable, be licensed to practice in their field.
peer-reviewed journal)
Functions in a leadership role in the academic and professional health science setting.
Critically review, appraise, and synthesize the health sciences literature into an applied
Course Requirements
A doctoral student shall select Graduate Certificate courses as the basis of the specialization
studies that have not been used elsewhere in the master's degree studies. The Graduate
The following courses in dissertation are all required for graduation Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
in Health Sciences Program. Dissertation must be taken when all the non-dissertation courses are
completed. No more than one dissertation course should be taken per session. Dissertation
Guidelines
DHS 999b Dissertation - Practical Research II (Review of Related Literature & Methodology)
DHS 999c Dissertation - Practical Research III (Data Collection & Analysis)
DHS 999d Dissertation - Practical Research IV (Dissertation complete and Oral Defense)
the University Catalog University Catalog or website for admissions requirements; transfer
HCA 532 Teaching Strategies in Health HCA 532 Teaching Strategies in Health
Education (3 Credits) Education (3 Credits)
This course focuses on the fundamentals of This course focuses on the fundamentals of
teaching Health Education in a school teaching Health Education in a school
setting. Emphasis will be on the 10 elements setting. Emphasis will be on the 10 elements
of health education, including, body systems of health education, including, body systems
and how behavior affects disease onset and and how behavior affects disease onset and
aging and educating youth on preventative aging and educating youth on preventative
techniques of major diseases and disabilities. techniques of major diseases and disabilities.
Students will also learn about lesson Students will also learn about lesson
planning, classroom management, course planning, classroom management, course
planning, and a developing a coordinated planning, and a developing a coordinated
school health program. school health program.
MSN 515 Community Health Nursing (3 MSN 541 Nursing Informatics (3 Credits)
Credits)
Through this course, students will
This program teaches students about the understand computer systems and how they
roles and functions of community health are used to support nursing and health care
nurses through the use of principles, theories administration. Emphasis is given on
and concepts. Topics included are computer applications software for Internet
therapeutic communication, group process research and data analysis and reporting.
theory as well as its application to practice. Students will be provided "hands-on"
Emphasis is given to nursing processes and exposure to word processing, spreadsheet,
nursing roles necessary for the promotion of database management, presentations
system stability and maximum functional graphics, and web page authoring.
status of individuals across the lifespan,
families, groups, aggregates, and MSN 603 Nursing Research (3 Credits)
community.
Nursing Research discusses the research
HCA 526 Health Economics (3 Credits) process and its application to nursing and
nursing practice. Discussions will be
This course thoroughly discusses undertaken on different types of research
fundamental theoretical foundations of and research methods, including statistical
health production and the organization of method. Emphasis will be given on rights
health care, demand for health, health care and responsibilities toward human subjects.
markets and health care financing. Topics
that are included are market failures,
information as well as health insurance. HCA 611 Clinical Ethics (3 Credits)
Analyses will also be undertaken on
industrial organization of pharmaceuticals, This course introduces students to the ethical
dimensions of clinical nursing and discusses
The key concepts of public health are DHS 830 Managerial Epidemiology (3
examined with emphases on the Credits)
international/global health implications. The
course also addresses important health Managerial epidemiology is the application
issues and problems facing the public health of the principles and tools of epidemiology
system. Case studies and a variety of to the decision-making process. It applies
practice-related exercises serve as a basis for analytic techniques to the management of
learner participation in real world public health services through the study and
health problem-solving simulations. Since measurement of the health of populations.
computers and the Internet's World Wide Topics include population health appraisals,
Web are now basic tools for public health determinants of health and disease, health
practitioners, this course also seeks to foster status measurement, health service use, and
and enhance skills related to the use of design and evaluation of health care
technology for accessing and using interventions. The goal of the course is
information and communicating with improved management of health service
colleagues. organization resources, with the expectation
of enhancing the health status of the
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population that the organization serves. The will allow the student to showcase
outcomes of the course include a student's knowledge and practice skills that are
enhanced appreciation of the uses of representative of attributes needed to
managerial epidemiology in the strategic perform successfully in a health sciences
decision making in a health science setting, career or to be successful in a doctoral
especially in a developing country. program. Thus, the goal with this course is
to help students learn how to develop both
DHS 840 Statistical Methods in Health advanced academic and professional
Care Research competencies that will help them secure a
job following graduation and transition from
This course covers topics in statistical being a doctoral student to doctoral
analysis at a professional-level is designed candidate ready to undertake the doctoral
to assist the future health leader in dissertation. The Graduate Report should be
understanding and interpreting data and in 20 pages in length.
the role of decision maker. The course
covers the collection, aggregation, and DHS 800 Practicum: Health Sciences (6
presentation of data and basic descriptive Credits)
and inferential statistics. Doctoral students
will get hands-on application of This is a 16-week course which includes a
spreadsheets and statistical software to the 10-week practicum to be completed at the
solution of various statistics problems. end of the specialization coursework but
Statistical software package: WINKS 7 SDA before a doctoral student begins the
dissertation courses. With approval of
DHS 850 Computer Applications in the faculty, the doctoral student is responsible
Health Sciences (3 Credits) for arranging an appropriate practicum that
will meet both the needs of the program
An overview to the world of computer specialization and serve the dissertation
basics--hardware, software, file topic, as well. A Practicum Report will be
management--and give you the knowledge developed and submitted as course
and skills you need for efficient computer deliverable at the end of the 16-week course.
operation. Computer technology is a
fundamental element of the modern DHS 802 Doctoral Seminar-Summer
application of health science knowledge and Residential Institute: Health Sciences (6
methods. Credits)
DHS 860 Comprehensive Exam/Graduate This 8-week course includes a 10-day
Report in the Health Sciences (4 Credits) doctoral institute held in Turks and Caicos
Islands. The doctoral seminar will challenge
The purpose of this examination is for the students to share their health care
student to demonstrate understanding, experiences with their fellow classmates,
synthesis, and application of Core Courses and there will be series of students'
in the doctoral program as presented in the presentations. During the 10-day doctoral
program and applied to a health science institute, approximately five faculty
topic of the doctoral student's own choosing. members from the School of Health
The Graduate Report in the Health Sciences
Rev. Fr. George Gonzalez has been in the field of pastoral ministry as a
catholic priest for twenty five years. His responsibilities have varied
during these years from pastor, board president, hospital chaplain, college
wonderful Hispanic background lends itself to his joyful sense of humor and serene personality.
Amongst his many gifts he brings to our fine University the gift of academia. He has several
college degrees from a B.A. in Spanish, B.A. in Humanities, Master of Theology, Master of
Counseling and Religion, Ph.D. in Psychology and D. of Sacred Music. He has also been listed
in one of the yearly editions of International Whos Who of Professionals in the past. He has
received several awards for being the outstanding pastoral musician and leader. In the joy of
everyday life his motto is Soli Deo Gloria, for the Glory of God.
Rev. Fr. Raymond Copp, SSC, PhD is an Augustinian Catholic priest and
member of the Servants of the Holy Cross. Prior to ordination in the Old
Roman Catholic Church Latin Rite, Fr. Copp spent a long career in law
police academies and the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA. He holds masters degrees in
education and psychology and doctorates in clinical psychology and sacred theology. Fr. Copp
holds certifications as an airline transport pilot, flight instructor, and military command pilot. He
volunteers at a medical clinic serving the underinsured and specializes in the treatment of Post-
Traumatic Stress Disorder. Fr. Copp is currently a battalion chaplain serving the Maryland Army
National Guard where he holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He lives in West Chester, PA
Brent Batiste was born and raised in Southern California, in the city of
Riverside. He studied business marketing at La Sierra University and graduated
with a BS in business marketing and furthered his education in which he
obtained a MBA in business management. Upon his leaving La Sierra
University, Brent has was able to ascertain the knowledge of various facets of business through
work experience. Brent endowed the corporate world with success as well as being a teacher
overseas on the university level as well as six elementary schools. Brent has a strong teaching
philosophy in which he states: "The opportunity and the pursuit to education and higher learning
are not given or should be sought after as a mode or fashion. It should be given and sought after
for a purpose, for a task, for high responsibility and personal requirement for the benefit of our
county and the coming generation. Education and higher learning is the torchlight of a nation.
Proper teaching and education of students who are willing to learn intensifies natural gifts and
abilities. A strong philosophy toward work and bringing out the best natural gifts that are unique
to every student is the duty of the teacher, instructor or trainer. I believe that students should be
challenged in the subject matter in a way that is not mundane. I believe in bringing new ideas
and concepts in my lesson plans based upon the different learning types as well as the student's
aptitude of knowledge in the subject matter as well as other course related subjects. I am a very
open minded teacher and I am also willing to learn from my students based on their past and
present knowledge as well as their personal life experiences. If you are open minded and ready to
learn, there are many things you can learn not from books and instructors but from the very life
experience itself. There are definitely many things which you can learn from other people. If
teachers and students are guided by this principle, you will be surprised how pleasant life can
Murad Dibbini is currently the Dean of Retention and Student Financial Services
at Holy Names University, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to his
current position, Murad served in Enrollment, including the Dean of Enrollment
Services overseeing all of Admissions, Recruitment, and Financial Aid. Murad
Dibbini was born and raised in Southern California. After graduating from
Palmdale High School in 1996, Murad headed to the Midwest to attend Kansas
Wesleyan University (KWU). In 2001, Murad graduated from KWU with a Bachelor's of
Science degree in Computer Science and a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Health, Education and
Recreation. After completing his bachelor's degree, Murad was hired by Holy Names University
as a Regional Admissions Counselor located in Southern California. In 2005, Murad Dibbini
achieved his Master's Degree in Business Administration with a focus on
Management and Leadership at HNU. Throughout his ten-year career in Higher Education,
Murad has worked with students and families of all ages, helping them realize the importance
and the value of a College education. His dedication to students along with his passion for
student success allows him to be a positive educator. He continues to help students achieve their
dreams, in hopes that they see education as their door to a brighter future.
trained at the Process Therapy Institute where he learned the Process model of therapy, which
forms the basis of his consulting and teaching philosophy, especially the being side of the
model. After leaving the counseling world, he returned to doing various sales jobs. Throughout
his selling career, he learned various sales techniques and learned about the aptitudes required
for various professions, including those for therapists and salespeople. For the past several
years, he has been meditating and learning Buddhist ideas and principles, including many that
are used with professional golfers as taught in Zen Golf. Doug teaches a course called Creating
Our Desires, which blends psychology, mindfulness, law of attraction and philosophy to help
people get clear about their goals, deal with emotions that hinder success and achieve their goals
faster than they normally would. In fact, this is the driving force behind his work with small
businesses and students. For the past 10 years, Doug has been working in small businesses as a
freelancer and consultant in sales, marketing and planning. He represents companies (both here
in the US and China), does business introductions and manages projects. In two of the last 5
years, Doug has lived in China where he taught Business Strategy and Human Resource
Development to community college students and taught business owners and professionals
conversational English, resulting in increased confidence. He was furthering his functional
Mandarin skills as well. Feel free to visit his website at www.WeBridge.org
juggling the daily norm can be challenging, she advises. Success can be defined by the ability to
grow, to adapt, and to strive to the forever changing world.
Jettie Townsend is well acquainted with many of the highs and lows one
might encounter while pursuing the lifestyle of a non-traditional student.
He began his professional career in 1987, as a Realtor for Merrill Lynch
Realty and then with Great Western Real Estate. After four productive and
profitable years of learning to accept rejection as an invitation rather than a
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signal of defeat, through cold calling and canvassing neighborhoods, he gradually transitioned to
law enforcement and jurisprudence.
Widowed, with a 5-year-old daughter, he worked full-time as a Department of Defense
Contractor during the day, and attended Antelope Valley College during the evening and summer
sessions. After receiving an Associate of Arts degree in Letters, Art, and Sciences, he began
attending the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) where he obtained dual
Bachelor's degrees, one in Black Studies and the other in Law and Society. During this time, he
After graduating from UCSB, Jettie took a much needed respite from studying and worked at a
middle school where he tutored up to 40 children, most of whom were economically
disadvantaged, learning disabled or spoke English as their second language.
He then attended law school, clerking part-time in the Santa Barbara County Law Library, and
working briefly for the County Probation Department, and graduated with his juris doctor in
2008, just in time to see his now 22-year-old daughter commence her collegiate journey at the
University of California at Davis.
For the past 3 years, he has worked as CEO for Development, Achievement, Education and
Leadership, Inc. (D.E.A.L.), a non-profit corporation whose primary goal is to assist prison
inmates as they reenter and transition into mainstream society. He also serves on the board of
directors for Haven of Trust, a non-profit corporation dedicated to assisting socio-economically
disadvantaged children and their families.
Having worked with both children and adults, Jettie has fostered a keen passion to assist all who
earnestly desire to learn and thereby remain ahead of the pack, in the increasingly competitive
worlds of education and employment. He is an ardent proponent of the Six Sigma philosophy
and has been heard often saying, "If it is worth doing at all, then it is worth doing right - the first
time."
Feona joined the company Atlantic Dialysis Management Services, Inc. in 2009 as
its senior accountant in the finance and treasury department. Before joining
Atlantic Dialysis Management services, she served as an senior accountant in the
banking industry for almost three years and also serve as an consultant in multiple
Mrs. Laureen Beyer has worked in the field of education for nearly three decades
spanning every level from preschool through elementary, secondary, and adult
education, including working with special needs students and English Language
Learners. With experience in English Language Development, Psychology, and
Administration, her diverse background provides her a broad
base to draw upon in the virtual classroom. She and her husband, Dr. John Beyer, are also well-
travelled, furthering her ability to communicate this wealth of real-life expertise with her
students. With degrees from both the University of Hawai'i at Manoa and Chapman University,
Mrs. Beyer is proud to be working with Charisma University.
Research Centre at the University of Newcastle, which specializes in the applications of mobile
technology to medical information management and patient care. Prof. Narasimhan is a Senior
Member of the IEEE, ACM, Fellow of ACS, IEAust and IEE (UK). He is a Technical Member
(representing USA) of the Expert Panel of ISO (International Standards Organization) and
MIMOSA (Machinery Information Management Open Standards Organization, USA).
volunteer. He has been an educator for over forty years. During that time he
has taught elementary and secondary school students, and adults at various
knowledge and skills so that they can facilitate the learning and academic and social
In 2009, Dr. Barrett was the co-writer of the English Creole curriculum which is now part of the
International Languages Program in the Peel District School Board. He is author of Foundations
Jamaica: Special Education (2006), and co-author of Succeeding in the Educational Maze
(2012) and Educational Development in Jamaica in the Context of the British Colonial Influence
(2005). During the 2010-2011 school year, he was instrumental in helping to successfully
In 2005, Dr. Barrett was nominated for an Award of Excellence for contributions to public
education in Peel. In that same year he received an Award of Distinction for contributions to
public education in Peel. Again in 2012 he received an Award of Distinction for contributions to
Dr. Barrett is also active in the community through the United Achievers Community Services,
Inc. where he is Vice President, and the Educators Forum where he is co-founder and presenter.
Dr. Barrett completed his Doctor in Education with specialization in Higher Level Instruction
(2009) from International University, Panama; Master of Arts with specialization in Educational
Theory (1980) from Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto;
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (1976) from the University of the West Indies, Jamaica; and Ontario
Bill Miller has experience as a Youth Pastor, Senior Pastor, Bible teacher, and
coach. Bill earned a BS from Toccoa Falls College in Pastoral Studies. He
continued his education at Crown College (MN) earning an MA in
Intercultural Leadership Studies and later a Masters of Religious Education
from Liberty University. His work experience includes positions as Youth
Pastor in Florida, Senior Pastor in Montana, and Bible teacher at a school in Bandung, Indonesia.
He currently serves as youth pastor at his home church in Fremont, OH. He is married and has
two young children. In his free time he enjoys watching and playing a variety of sports.
his eight years in the Air Force, he travelled Europe and Israel. He graduated
from Wayland Baptist University after the military and then attended Fuller
was then ordained in the American Baptist denomination where he became a senior pastor of a
small church in NE Ohio. He has since left the pastoral ministry to become a full-time online
instructor for several universities while working on his Masters of Theology with Western
Seminary, OR. He hosts an online Bible study through Saddleback Community Church, CA. His
wife, Dr. Sammi Ripley, is completing her Masters of Divinity with Andover Newton
Theological Seminary, MA. Steve and Sammi have eight grown children, two great
grandchildren, and three dogs. They love to garage-sale, travel, discuss theology, and serve the
Dr. Krista Roehrig has been Instructing college and teenage students for 15 years, both face-to-
face and online, has been gratifying on many professional and personal levels. Being an ordained
minister with the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference also gives her an
appreciation of diversity and the gifts each student brings to the course room. She is also
fortunate enough to be a consultant in the energy industry in my spare time. For her doctoral
dissertation she has merged her desire for optimal online learning programs and theological
education. As such, her specialized focus on online theological education, in addition to being an
ordained minister, allow her two worlds to intersect so she can utilize her experience through
designing and teaching quality courses. Her hope is that her students enjoy learning in her
courses as much as she enjoys teaching and designing them! She is married, have a great
husband, three children (one deceased), three grandchildren and three black Labs. Her favorite
hobbies are reading, researching, playing the piano, playing sports, family dinners, traveling, and
technology!
Porte, Indiana. He has taught the full range of the Philosophy curriculum at
ontological Ethics within the context of the ArmyMoral Leadership Program for 21 years. Fr.
Jim holds a Master of Divinity degree from Holy Resurrection Orthodox Seminary (part of the
Oxford Educational Network), an M.A. in Pastoral Ministry from the Franciscan University of
Steubenville, Ohio, and a B.A in Religious Studies from Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell,
Connecticut.
medicine, Dr. Stoller has helped many people here in South Florida and
elsewhere attain, regain and maintain "optimal" health over the past 30+ Years. He presently
shares an Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine practice with Dr. Samuel Laffer here in south Fl.
His Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine training comes through The Atlantic Institute of Oriental
Medicine, (ATOM), et al. Dr. Stoller has been on radio in South Florida as writer, host and
producer since 1986 and to his credit are such shows as Ageless Aging and the Freedom Fitness
Hour. He was co-host of the Four Doors to Health radio show with Dr. George Love on WNN
Dr. Stoller was an administrator with the World Health Association; a charitable health care
provider serving primarily indigent children and their families in Palm Beach County, Florida,
where they also provided HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention education and public health
screening. The WHA was among the first respondents to the victims of Hurricane Andrew. Dr.
Stoller was also an administrator for Burnet International University. As WHA Program Director
for the southeast region; he co-authored their Wellness program in the early 90's. Dr. Stoller led
nature treks in, among others, Long Island and the Appalachian Mountains. He also studied with
Chris Griscom of "Out on a Limb" fame at the Light Institute in New Mexico and taught at Hope
College of Health Sciences. Dr. Stoller and his team work with addiction patients using a multi-
Dr. Stoller also taught and practiced Lamaze Psycho prophylactic childbirth, participating in the
natural birth of his two daughters. He also worked in emergency medicine as an EMT and ERT
and scored in the very top percentile in the nation in the firefighter's exams/competitions
instead. Favorite activities include: Swimming, bike riding, weight training, martial arts, archery,
technical rock and ice climbing, cross country skiing, art music, photography, writing and
enjoying nature.
after completing his thesis Soren Kierkegaard & Pentecostalism: A Dialogue, a study of the role
that religious experiences and spiritual transformation play in the writings of Kierkegaard and in
Pentecostal theology. Matt has been a youth pastor, a traveling youth minister, and a church
R. Jason Cade was born and raised in southern Ohio. Mr. Cade earned a
Economics from Ohio University. Mr. Cade also earned a Master Degree in
2014.
Jason Cade is a CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) and a member of the Association of Certified
Fraud Examiners. Mr. Cade is the managing partner of a financial services and fraud
examination firm. He has over three years of fraud examination and forensic accounting work
experience. His work experience also includes four years as a staff accountant in which he
Mr. Cade also holds a series-seven and sixty-six licenses. These licenses are required to be a
registered stockbroker and financial advisor. His work experience also includes being a
The higher education experience Mr. Cade has is very diverse. He has been teaching online and
traditional in-seat courses for over six years. His work experience includes creating, writing, and
Mr. Cade and his wife have two great (most of the time) children. They try to have fun and
remember the important things in our daily lives. Mr. Cade and his family enjoy golfing, snow
Dimitriadis' main focus of interest and research is disease history. She was born and raised in
Southwest Virginia but has lived in South Carolina with her husband and two sons for the last
seventeen years. Dr. Dimitriadis has been teaching at the two and four year college level for the
last eleven years and has a real passion for conveying her love of history, humanities and public
health to her students. Her hobbies include travel, reading, watching movies and television,
walking, scrapbooking, couponing and spending time with friends and family.
Education/Professional Recognitions
Biographical Statement
Dr. Gregory Fant served as the University's Founding Dean for the School of Health Sciences
(Public Health) from 2013 to 2015. For the University, Dr. Fant teaches graduate-level courses in
epidemiology and biostatistics; health program planning and evaluation; public health practice;
and global/public health along with related courses in health services administration.
"I am committed to helping public health professionals from developing countries enhance their
professional development. I sincerely hope that the learning experiences at this University will
enable my public health peers to make significant contributions to their public health systems
and population health status in their home countries," writes Dr. Fant.
Dr. Fant is a Federal Civil Servant and public health epidemiologist, public health statistician,
Disclaimer: The views expressed by Dr. Fant at this institution (and in the courses that he may
teach) are his own and do not represent the official position of the US Government.
[B. Sc., (PCM), MBA, MCA, Ph.D. (Management), Post Doctoral Training
(Research Methods)]
1. No. of National/International Seminars & Conferences : 45+
2. No. of Research workshop : 10+
3. No. of Books published: 2(India) + 1(Germany) +1(Under Publication)
4. No. of Research Papers/Models/Tools/Techniques & Methods published : 20 including ISSN
& ISBN
5. No. of Research Projects : 1(IIT Delhi)
6. No. of Research Scholar under Guidance : 6
7. No. of Review reports or Expert opinion on PhD thesis & Research papers submitted to an
University/Journal/Conferences: 8
8. No. of Editorial Responsibility: 5
9. No. of Membership : 20+
Dr. Anand has done MBA from Sikkim Manipal University, India & Ph. D. in Management
Information System from Sainath University, India. His areas of interest are Strategic
Management & Leadership, Change Management & Research Methods. His teaching experience
in So Calif, specializing in Gang enhancement cases, private client relations and all matters of
private investigations.
Published author in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security. Published author on Terrorism /
Martyrdom (2010), Gang activity (2013), multiculturalism in Law enforcement (2013) and the
War in Afghanistan (2014) Course, content developer and curriculum designer in all criminal
stand alone Bachelor level Criminal Justice programs for different colleges and universities. Also
developed dozens of stand alone courses for varied colleges in Criminal Justice and Homeland
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (earned), Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (earned) and
Trainer for Los Angles Police Department in police operations and terrorism, trainer for
Riverside Public Defenders on gangs and terrorism. Trainer for California correctional workers
on gang related matters and terrorism extremism. Trainer for Los Angeles County Bar
2 years military police experience, 15 years loss prevention, private security, investigative
experience. Combined, over 24 years experience in private sector security, loss prevention,
training via the Department of Defense on anti-terrorism, computer related fraud and identity
fraud. Training through Center for Homeland Security and Defense on Terrorism, Terrorism
training through FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). Multicultural and PTSD
training through the Department of Veteran Affairs. Extensive training and certifications on drug
overdose, drug training and street gang related drug trade. Mental Health First Aid Training and
Certified Fraud Examiners), American Society of Criminology, Justice Research and Statistics
Indiana with a BA, majoring in Philosophy. He then spent the next five years
Returning to his home in Atlanta, Georgia, David worked in parish ministry where he was able to
apply in very practical ways the theological training he had received. Then, in the fall of 1988 he
moved into the field of Education. Since that time he has worked 20+ years full-time in PS-12
educational environments, including 12+ years in the classroom (mainly) teaching Latin to
Coordinator and Dean of Students, and then as a Head of Middle School followed by being a
Head of School. During those years David also earned an MA in Educational Instruction from
During these years as well David also began to teach part-time at the undergraduate and graduate
levels, both face-to-face and online. He presently teaches a Comparative Religion course online
for Wilmington University. Also always in the background was and is his theological training
and pastoral experience, both of which David is excited to be able to bring to his teaching work
at Charisma University in its School of Philosophy and Religion. David's particular academic
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interests lie in the fields of Fundamental and Dogmatic Theology within the Catholic tradition,
David and his wife presently live in Newark, Ohio with their beloved dog, Preston. In his spare
time David enjoys many and varied activities, not least of which is hiking.
speaker, #1 best-selling author, master teacher and highly regarded online life
coach. She has a vision of changing the way the world views midlife & aging
She was the Founding and Senior Minister of the Sarasota Celebration Center & the Community
Center for Spiritual Living and is currently the Director of In-Lightened Enterprises and the
She is the author of RECOGNITION: The Quality Way, the #1 best-selling book: What You
REALLY Want, Wants You and several videos and booklets on the Spirituality of Aging.
Dr. Toni's range of experiences has brought her in front of audiences at some of the top US
companies including IBM, AT&T and Pennzoil, as well as college and high school students. She
served as a Catholic nun and pastoral associate for 16 years before discovering New Thought and
She holds a Doctorate in Religious Studies as well as a Doctor of Divinity degree and three
Masters Degrees - in Pastoral Ministry, Adult Education, and Mathematics. (a truly whole-brain
individual.) She also spent 10 years as an adjunct faculty member for Baker ONLINE college in
and Online.
Dr. Toni helps individuals and organizations examine who they are and why they exist. She is a
life-long learner, philosopher and eminent critcal thinker. She inspires people to explore what
Dr. Toni's wit and wisdom speak to both the head and the heart. Her fascinating life journey has
led to a depth of compassion, personal growth and understanding that is truly inspiring.
Bill Miller has experience as a Youth Pastor, Senior Pastor, Bible teacher,
and coach. Bill earned a BS from Toccoa Falls College in Pastoral Studies.
from Liberty University. His work experience includes positions as Youth Pastor in Florida,
Senior Pastor in Montana, and Bible teacher at a school in Bandung, Indonesia. He currently
serves as youth pastor at his home church in Fremont, OH. He is married and has two young
children. In his free time he enjoys watching and playing a variety of sports.
Victor Morawski received his B.A. from Asbury College and his M.A. from
the University of Virginia. For the past twenty years he has been teaching
His research and teaching interests include the History of Modern Philosophy, especially the
Scottish reaction to British Empiricism where he has presented papers internationally. Once on a
committee developing a form of the national ethics exam "Ethics in America," he has focused
recently on issues in Ethics, especially as it intersects with contemporary political thought and
business. As well, he has a strong background in Logic and Critical thinking and loves teaching
in these areas.
straightforward language, he has always enjoyed the task of bringing students along with him on
the challenging learning journey and confrontation with significant issues that a philosophy class
can provide.
For recreation he enjoys playing in Backgammon tournaments and has been known to lose a few
She has various teaching experiences both in government and private schools in the Philippines.
She also served as grade school teacher in the Department of Education-Malabon City. In terms
of College teaching, she has served as instructor at the Education and Social Sciences
Ms. Paler also has a certificate in Spanish Language Proficiency from the Instituto Cervates.
Dr. Matt Pearcy is a U.S. Army historian who has taught history for twenty
years and, for the last ten, in an online setting. His earned degrees include a
Mississippi, and a BA from Indiana University. He has been affiliated with the University of
North Texas and the College of St. Scholastica in Minnesota. His teaching philosophy is guided
by a sense that learning is most transformational when student driven, and he works to promote a
safe and highly interactive classroom environment that empowers students and gives them voice.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chotika Ramabut joined us as Research Director and Admissions
Advisor for Online Bachelor, Master and Doctoral programs. She holds a Ph.D. in
teaching religious studies for twenty years, the last ten of which have been at
the college level. During this same time he also served as Pastoral Minister at churches in the
Avidly interested in Social Justice issues he served on the Board of Directors of the East Valley
Men's Center in Mesa, Arizona assisting in its inception and implementation as a center for
training and rehabilitation of homeless men with a view toward re-integrating them into society
Academic interests include contextual theology and the role of American culture in shaping
religious expression and the ways that religion can utilize culture to attain their goals and
increase membership. He is currently developing a text book on the role of religion in a post-
magazines.
Prof. Dr. Uthit Siriwan joined us as Head and Research Chairman of the
University Online, Lynchburg, VA. He teaches Western Civilization, American History, Science
and Technology in Society, and History of Technology. Professor Smith has authored one book
(non-academic) and currently has a new manuscript being reviewed for publication .He has
spoken around the United States. His overseas teaching assignments include work in the
from the University of South Carolina. Dr. Sullivan-Ham's current interest and
research relates to the successful transition from high school to college through dual enrollment
programs. Dr. Sullivan-Ham has over 15 years experience teaching at the undergraduate level
and has recently begun teaching at the graduate level. She currently lives in South Carolina with
her husband and three daughters. Her hobbies include travel, waterskiing, snow skiing, and
horseback riding.
ASEAN Ph.D. Program, and Research and Admissions Advisor for Online
Bachelor, Master and Doctoral programs. She holds a Ph.D. in Finance and
interests are in international finance and accounting, business administration and taxation.
Washington D.C., where she received her Ph.D. in Religion and Culture. Before
Radio and TV from National Chengchi University in Taiwan. Being originally from
Taiwan, she has a strong interest in comparative religious studies, with a focus on Christianity and
Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and other Eastern religions. In conjunction with traditional research
methods such as historical analysis, she prefers using psychological and anthropological methods in
studying religion. A special focus is the study of conversion experiences across various religious
spiritualties. When teaching students, she emphasizes the importance of approaching other religions
Renee Ward has been a nurse since receiving her BN from University of SC in
1989 and work as a floor nurse on medical surgical unit and then completed her
career at Tuomey Medical Center in Sumter SC until 2000. She received MSN
from University of SC and began working as a FNP in 2000 and remains in this
position at Eagerton Family Practice in Manning SC. She has also worked as a nursing
supervisor at Clarendon Memorial Hospital; a clinical pharmacology instructor for a LPN school;
and as online adjunct instructor for St. Leo University and Chamberlain University.
She received her Masters Degree of Arts in Liberal Studies from The State
Professional Liberal Studies from Dowling College and her Associates Degree of Art in Liberal
Arts from Suffolk County Community College. In addition to her love of education, she enjoys
volunteering and working closely with the special needs community. Her hobbies include
reading, riding her horse and spending quality time with her husband and pets which include a
Carlos Daz-Daz originally born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He graduated from
Universidad del Este in Puerto Rico. After that, he performed as an entrepreneur when he
launched his own company KMS-Group, a successful provider of professional services for
conventions, business meetings and marketing events for the private and corporate sector in
Puerto Rico. During that time, he returned to college to finish his MBA in Finance from the
Universidad Metropolitana in Puerto Rico. At the present, he is currently attending his Doctor of
Development Consultant and Multicultural Affairs Facilitator, and a voluntary in his community
fluent in English and Spanish languages. He is also happily married with two kids. Regarding his
teaching philosophy, he has a unique ability to explain difficult concepts in a simple manner,
using examples and analogies. He feels excited when he realizes that his audience is following
him toward the purpose of the presented topic. He believes that an effective communicator is
who can influence other people goals and achievements, at a personal, academic, and
teachers. He likes students spend time in smaller groups in which they not only
talk and think together, but also learn from each together.
Dr. Nguyen earned a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts in 1999 from Regents College, now
known as Excelsior College, in New York. He holds a Master of Business Administration with
Alabama. In 2010, he graduated summa cum laude from California Southern University with a
in 2013.
years. Paxton has a strong passion for teaching primarily in the online
environment. Paxton earned his Bachelors of Fine Arts in Media from the
Masters of Theology in 2001 from Bethel College in South Bend, In. He received an honorary
doctorate degree in Divinity from St. Thomas Theological Seminary in 2006. Paxton served as
an assistant pastor for 3 years in South Bend In before relocating to Charlotte, NC to plant a
Paxton is a teacher at heart. Paxton teaches and lectures on expository preaching techniques.
Paxton's gifts have taken him internationally. He has lectured on the art of preaching at Nazon
Paxton is a huge sports fan. He enjoys watching football, and being involved with his 2
daughters in their sports activities. Paxton is married with two teenage daughters.
from LaSalle College High School in 1995. After completing a couple years at
career in real estate and finance. It was later in his life he returned to school at Jacksonville
University and finished his Bachelors of Business Administration degree and continued on to
finish his Master of Business Administration degree specializing in Accounting and Finance. He
Business at Walden University. His teaching philosophy has a primary objective for a holistic
learning environment while making sure that each student is cognizant and capable of grasping
the information in a spirited and thoughtful process of engagement and application of the course
materials through a variety of education methodologies. The most influential way anyone can
preserve information is to assimilate and incorporate the subject materials into everyday life.
Mr. Moses Ngungu was born and raised in Zambia, southern Africa. In 2004,
of Arts in Biblical Education and Master of Divinity from Beulah Heights University in Atlanta,
Georgia. Between January 2007 and June 2012, he worked in the school administration while
attending Beulah Heights University. There, he wore many hats as student assistant to the
president, purchasing and supplies contact, receiver and processor of incoming donations, and
backgrounds. Currently, he is an elementary grades teacher and college teaching assistant in the
Atlanta area. Mr. Ngungu is a rising gifted Christian minister and Bible teacher. Besides
impacting and serving people within the church, his passion is to develop firm believers of Christ
through higher education. His teaching philosophy is based on the belief that teaching must be
student-centered. His mission is to empower students to take full ownership of their education
and provide them with confidence and tools necessary for a framework of success.
International Business. Dr. Abou-Robieh published his dissertation about E-banking security
perceptions and customer satisfaction issues.As a faculty member, Dr. Abou-Robieh shares his
her MA in TESOL from Penn State University, USA, where she also
thirteen years of experience teaching English to international students from all over the world.
Turkey. She has also taught in the USA, Canada, and Bulgaria.
Dessi has expertise in teaching general and academic English courses. She has been involved for
a long time in teaching academic writing and oral communication courses to graduate and
undergraduate students, as well as to students who are about to enter university faculty programs.
Her experience also includes being a Writing Center Director, TOEFL, IETLS, and Critical
Thinking instructor.
When Dessi is not teaching, she is a student. She is currently being trained as an opera singer.
Allison G. S. Knox
Allison G. S. Knox teaches International Relations at Charisma University. A policy scholar, Ms.
Knox holds a Master of Arts in International Peace and Conflict Resolution, a Master of Arts in
History and a Master of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management. She also holds a Bachelor
of Arts in Political Science with a Minor in History and is currently working on her doctorate in
Public Administration and Policy. Ms. Knox is a member of several professional organizations
Emergency Managers and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. Her
specific research interests are in federalism, pluralism, emergency management policy and
Emergency Medical Services Policy differ from country to country. Ms. Knox advocates for
and their staff about issues affecting Emergency Medical Services. Prior to teaching, Ms. Knox
worked for a Member of Congress in Washington, DC. She is also an Emergency Medical
Technician and has published numerous articles about issues affecting Emergency Management
and Emergency Medical Services. Ms. Knox loves helping students to grow in the academic
community.
Dr. Erika Lohmiller is a Ph.D graduate from the International University for
Drug Counselor in the state of Illinois. Dr. Lohmiller has been in the field of
rehabilitation and addiction counseling for the past seventeen years with many different types of
populations. She has been employed as a psychotherapist at the Advocate Illinois Masonic
Hospital's Behavioral Health Program in Chicago, Illinois for the last 16 years. Dr. Lohmiller is
also an independent psychotherapist with Terry Hefter Associates, LLC. She is also an Assistant
Professor at the Chicago School for Professional Psychology. Dr. Lohmiller presents and teaches
in the areas of behavioral health, working with special populations, and addictions. She is also
for their residency program in St. Kitts. She has recently developed and implemented an online
addictions study course at Gallaudet University for the summer of 2013. Even though Dr.
Lohmiller's career is emerging into more administrative and academic roles, she has a passion for
continuing with direct services to consumers to foster healing for people who struggle with
mental health and substance abuse issues. Some of Dr. Lohmiller's work is with Deaf and Hard
Mr. Prakash Ramoutar hails from the beautiful twin islands of Trinidad and
of the Southern Caribbean and is currently pursuing a DBA with Herriot Watt University. He has
also completed the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Certified
Internal Auditor (CIA) from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and he is also a qualified
member of both institutions. Mr. Ramoutar teaches at different colleges and universities in his
country and loves sharing accounting, finance and business related knowledge with his students.
He has ongoing research interests in corporate governance, financial accounting, liquidity and
internal audit.
Politics. She received her Master's degree from American Military University in International
Relations and Conflict Resolution. She is currently working on her Master of Library and
Information Science at the University of Alabama. Kaci has studied abroad at the Universidad de
Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico and at Universidad Latina in San Jose, Costa Rica. She has
also interned with former New York City Council member, (Mayor-elect of NYC) Bill de Blasio.
Kaci's research interests include: migration and diaspora as well as the role of information
Kaci currently serves as an adjunct faculty member at American Public University System in the
care including inpatient units, intensive outpatient programs, and outpatient, hospital based
community health centers. She is also affiliated with a group practice in the city of Chicago, IL
where she provides crisis intervention, risk assessments and lead groups following critical
incidents in the workplace. She implements evidence-based practices including DBT, CBT, and
EMDR, an intervention approved by the U.S. Department of Defense for the treatment of
work, she has coordinated programs for victims of violent crimes and assaults including
Donnie H. Newson holds a Juris Doctorate from Thurgood Marshall School of Law
has used his legal education to assist clients with resolutions to tax issues through
H&R Block, the leading tax preparation company in the U.S., to assist clients with entertainment
law issues, and to assist clients with Title VII issues. He takes great pride in educating future tax
professionals in the field of tax law. Donnie received his mediation training at the Dispute
Resolution Center, also located in Houston, TX. Law and mediation are his true passions in the
arena of education. In addition, he has been employed by the Federal Aviation Administration
for more than 2 decades as a National Airspace Specialist responsible for validating the integrity
education but insist that programs must be specific, deliberate, and effective. Given the structure
of the modern family, the international community has seemingly demonstrated a more receptive
lifestyles. The information age demanded it. Having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
Technology from Excelsior College (Albany, New York), Donnie progresses as living proof of
the success one might achieve through online education. Prior to joining the federal government,
Donnie served as a defense hardware expert for a major U.S. corporation on the production of
the 7M Sparrow Missile, the 7F Pop Missile, Standard Missile, Phalanx, Stinger, and the F-16
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programs. With training in the discipline of Electronics Engineering Technology from Arkansas
earned a certification in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning system. His diverse
experience in law, mediation, and technology create a skill set that has uniquely prepared him to
assist students who are interested in high level career focused education.
college instructor and a coach for doctoral students in the dissertation stage.
Currently; Dr. Smith is an on-call business instructor at the Turks and Caicos
Institute of Professional Studies, and he volunteers as pre-CXC teacher at The New Beginning
School for Continuous Education, and a daily radio talk show host for the Real Solutions. Dr.
Smith has published his dissertation on Pro-Quest, and is in the final stages of converting his
Dr. Smith earned a BBA degree in Accounting and Management Science, MSc degree in
Management and International Business and a PhD degree in Organization and Management,
related industry and public settings, from plant to Boardroom; mgt in all facets of business to
include hands-on execution in accounting, HR, budgeting, finance and administrative functions
having served in numerous capacities to include the Internal Revenue VITA, community
He is a licensed accountant, and is a fellow of the Institute of Financial Accountants (UK) since
1977. He is a licensed State of Florida K-12 Educator since 1983. And as a hobby, he is a
In his dual profession, Dr Smith has many years in industry and government, and education (up
to the university level), public and private settings. Not to be remiss, Dr. Smith is from the little
interpersonal skills and the ability to break down cross cultural communication
diverse knowledge of handling foreign affairs with hands on experience in providing security
single definition. He is a Political & Communications consultant with over 15 years public
affairs/ corporate affairs experience from India, US, Canada, Lithuania, Georgia, Republic of
Kosovo, Europe and the rest of the World. Lobbying, branding, Connecting people & businesses
Dr. Jagmohan Bajaj has extensive experience evaluating programs across a wide range of
technical areas, including rural development, environmental and social capacity and Education.
He Conducts in-depth analysis of projects, and is familiar with the reporting and evaluation need
of multiple donors, including the UN, UNESCO,UNEP, SIDA, Aus-Aid, CIDA, ADB, UNGC,
IUCN, EU, World Bank and other international organization. He is an Investment consultant for
Balkan, Baltic, CIS and India from High potential investors in different fields.
Dr. Jagmohan Bajaj has interest in trade and commerce in which he became a private Diplomatic
consultant. This led him into commercial diplomacy, providing confidential and strategic advice
to trade delegations from developing countries. He has been contracted to numerous positions
serving several countries. His posts have included Trade Consultant, Economic Advisor, Senior
Dr. Jagmohan Bajaj holds Doctorate in International Affairs and Diplomacy, Master of Social
Work from Mahatma Gandhi University and Graduate in Computer Engineering and Law. He is
fluent in English, Punjabi and Hindi and has a working knowledge of Albanian, Lithuanian,
Gary became a born-again Christian in January 1982 at the age of 20, and
began attending Calvary Chapel in California. As their services were only two
per week at that time, he was quite hungry for the Word of God and for
fellowship, so he also visited many other churches in those early days, and has
kept on doing this throughout his Christian experience. He has been exposed
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to, and has taught and led worship in, many different types of churches and denominations over
time. For the first few years he performed special music and ran a Sunday School in a Baptist-
style church. For another six or seven years he led worship on weekends and in small groups
with Vineyard Christian Fellowship, also ministering with mission groups, healing and worship
conferences, and the Signs & Wonders and Church Growth conferences, some in Winnipeg, and
others in Vancouver, BC. After a change in pastoral leadership, he was eventually ordained as
assistant pastor (1990). Concurrent with that time, he was also helping with church planting as a
worship leader in a Four Square church, a Vineyard, a Baptist-style community church, as well
as pastoring house churches and homeless outreaches. In 1995, Gary went to Vancouver to
continue full-time study at Regent College under his favorite theologians: J.I Packer, Gordon
Fee, R Paul Stevens, and Eugene Peterson. The same ministries continued with a charismatic-
leaning Lutheran church outside of Vancouver, and house churches in Point Roberts, WA and
New Westminster, BC. After receiving the Master of Divinity from Regent in 1998, he went
back to California to write his Master of Theology thesis (2001) entitled, "House Churches Now
and Then: An Assessment of Today's House Church Movement in Light of Scripture and the
Social World of the Early Church." Gary also worked as the pastor of the English congregation
of a Korean church for about eight years, his house churches and homeless ministry continuing at
the same time. Gary was accepted into the D.Theol dissertation program at Univ. of South Africa
in 2001, and is planning to take this up again shortly. In recent years he has been involved mostly
in house churches. Gary has written many songs, and has translated the Psalms from the original
Hebrew and put them into verse. Nearly all are in rhyme patterns, so as to easily be set to music
when the need or opportunity arises for that particular psalm. Gary's main emphases for teaching
are in the areas of Bible and theology.
In addition to his education, Gary has held a California teaching credential in English, having
passed the CBEST (general exam in English and Mathematics) and the CSET in English (four
rigorous exams for teaching English and Drama in public schools}.
Dr. Kathy Hoppe was born in Amarillo, Texas and have lived in Colorado
Springs, Colorado; Denton, Texas; Mill Valley, California; Bismarck, North
Dakota; Dallas, Texas; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Riverside, Pennsylvania; and now
currently resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her career path has been in the
mental health and theology field. She is licensed as a Marital and Family
Therapist in two states and has supervised students in practicums and licensure candidates. She
has taught in over six universit ies both online and traditional courses over the past 16 years. She
has a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of North Texas, Denton, TX; a Master
of Divinity from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, CA; and a Doctor of
Ministry from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. She also completed a two year postgraduate
program in marriage and family therapy approved by the Commission on the Accreditation of
Marriage and Family Therapy
Shane VanMeveren earned his Master of Divinity degree in 2008 from Sioux
Falls Seminary, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He then went on to pursue a PhD in
Renewal studies with a concentration on the High Middle Ages at Regent
University in Virginia Beach, Virginia and is currently in the dissertation phrase
of the degree. In addition to academics, he has also served as pastor in three churches in the
upper Midwest and presently serves as solo pastor of a vibrant church in the small community of
Freeman South Dakota.
He has a variety of research interests, which include medieval theology and history, patristics,
pastoral theology, homiletics, pastoral ministry, and World Religion just to name a few. He has
taught as associate instructor of church history at Sioux Falls Seminary and taught World
Religion at Kilian Community College in South Dakota. He is blessed with a wonderful wife of
twenty-two years as well as two beautiful children, Dylan and Sienna.
Julia Edwards comes to Charisma University with a variety of teaching and learning experiences.
She graduated with a double Bachelors degree with high honors from University of Southern
Maine, where she studied International Relations and Political Science. After a few years
working on Capitol Hill for a US Senator in Washington, D.C. and then for a small but mighty
market research firm in Portland, Maine, Julia accepted a Graduate Assistantship to pursue her
Masters at Seton Hall University in Diplomacy and International Relations. From there she was
awarded a Fulbright scholarship to teach at various schools in and around Oslo, Norway for a
year. She returned to Maine to teach international relations at her alma mater, USM, and run
their Model United Nations Program. She has taught courses on International Relations, Human
works as a Learning and Advising Specialist at a college in Maine, but has continued to stay
connected to the international relations discipline through freelance projects with colleagues at
University of Amsterdam in 2011, and is currently working on her PhD. dissertation at the
Faculty of Humanities at Charles University in Prague. Ever since her undergraduate studies,
she has been researching the various roles culture and arts can play in international relations. She
consecrated both her Bachelor's and Master's thesis to cultural diplomacy, which is also the field
of her practical expertise: she has been the advisor for the issues of cultural diplomacy both to
the Czech and Israeli government, and has advised on cultural outreach to several NGOs.
Currently, she is expanding her research in two ways: Examining the role of audience in cultural
diplomacy; and dealing with culture as a tool of engagement in conflict environment. She has
published on related issues in scholarly journals (International Journal of Cultural Policy, Urban
in Nursing and PhD in Public Health program. Additionally he serves as chair of dissertation
committee for PhD in Public Health program. Prior to joining Walden University, Dr. Nguh was
the Chair of Graduate Nursing program at Kaplan university where he oversaw the MSN
Nursing at
Dr. Nguh holds a PhD in Public Health from Walden University, a Master's of Science in
Nursing from the University of Dundee in the UK, a Master's of Science in Healthcare
Administration from Strayer University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Walden
University. Dr. Nguh holds numerous fellowships including the American College of Healthcare
Executive, and the National Academies of Practice. Dr. Nguh is a five time national award
winner for his work in community service and volunteerism. In 2015, he was honored by the
National League of Nursing Lillian Wald Humanitarian Award, the Outstanding Mentor Award
from the Maryland Nurses Association (2015) and the Nurse of the year Award from Nurse.com
(2012).
the classroom, online and in an international setting. She earned her doctorate
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from the Detroit College of Business. Dr. Dean is
currently a professor in the Computer Science Department at Central Michigan University and
Macomb Community College (Michigan). Among her career highlights is having the opportunity
to her teaching experience she has delivered over 13 conference presentations throughout the
United States as well as internationally at Oxford University, England and Hong Kong, China.
designer, researcher, writer and editor. His research areas of interest include
Accounting and Finance at IICSE University and Bachelor of Science in Accountancy at St.
Anthonys College. He also took the Virtual Teacher Program offered by the University of
programs. During her teaching profession she has been exposed to multiple
believes that teaching and learning is a process and not a one-off activity. Students are unique
and they come to the classroom with different learning styles and as such she ensures that she is
Stanley and their four children, Katie (10), Jessa (6), Ben (1), and Lana (1).
the part-time pastor of Sweet Home Baptist Church in Rule, Texas. Dr.
Stanley completed his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine degree in May of 2016 at the
University of North Texas Health Sciences Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Previously, he
completed his Master of Divinity from Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, Texas in 2009.
From 2007-2012, Dr. Stanley was a full-time pastor for the First Baptist Church in Rule, Texas.
Prior to his pastorate in Rule, Texas, Dr. Stanley graduated from Baylor University in Waco,
Texas with his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2005. Dr. Stanley has a passion for medicine,
Christian ministry, education, ethics, and family. He is excited to join the Charisma community
Lauren Stanley currently lives in Lubbock, Texas with her husband Russell
and their four children Katie (10), Jessa (6), Ben (1), and Lana (1). She
Science in Nursing she worked full-time as an RN Team Leader at John Peter Smith Hospital in
Fort Worth, Texas in Womens Services. Prior to that, Lauren completed her Bachelor of
Science in Nursing from the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas in 2011.
Lauren has an extensive career in pediatric nursing, womens health, and now as a Family Nurse
Practitioner. Her passions are pediatric nursing, womens health, patient education, health
assessment, breastfeeding, preventative care, and nursing education. Lauren is excited to join the
Charisma community and contribute to online education in the School of Health Sciences.
Prof. Dr. Kassey Kalleichelven who sits in the Charisma University's Board of
Governance/Directors as a Vice-Chairman, graduated with a double doctorate,
Doctor (PhD) of Philosophy in Business Administration (DBA) with
Universidad Impresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM) and a dual MBA in Casino
Management and Leisure & Tourism Management with European University,
Switzerland. His first degree was with Loughborough University, UK and
graduated with a second upper class honours in Business Studies.
Prof. Dr. Kassey delivers lectures at Vatel International Business School, Gloustershere and
Birmingham Universities' programs in Singapore. His expert's areas includes the Hospitality,
Construction, Business and Tourism industry. Dr. Kassey is a senior lecturer in many other
private universities and schools in the Asian region too.
Prof. Dr. Kassey is also an Exam and Academic Boards member of a few private institutions,
like GSTM and TEC International (Singapore)
After winning the National Mr. Manhunt Singapore 2000 title, Prof. Dr. Kassey started
conducting Personal Grooming training and workshops upon invitation. He sits in major beauty
pageant/contest judging panels, both locally and internationally too. To name some, Miss
Singapore World, Mrs Singapore, Miss India Singapore, Miss Chinatown and Manhunt
Singapore.
He is a certified Workforce Development Authority (WDA) trainer and has completed the
Advance Certificate in Training and Assessment (Full ACTA certification). He is also a Training
and Development Consultant at many Tourism attractions in Singapore and Indonesia, namely,
Sentosa 4D AdventureLand (SENTOSA).
Prof. Dr. Kassey is also a qualified Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer from The Federation
of International Sports, Aerobics and Fitness Inc. (FISAF). The former National Youth Soccer
International, started training clients and has, till today, trained and helped hundreds to looking
healthy, fit and good.
Dr. Andy Ng, aged 52 graduated with an Honour degree in Electronic Engineering in 1988 from
University of Science Malaysia (USM). He started his career as Engineer with INTEL Malaysia.
He spent a solid 15 years in manufacturing industry where he held several positions from
Engineer, Executive, Manager, General Manager and CEO. His area of responsibilities included
Production, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Business Development and Corporate Development.
In 2007, Andy graduated with a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Society
of Business Practitioners, UK. In 2009, he completed his Master of Education from Tarlac State
University, Philippine and obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Management
with Bulacan State University, Philippine in 2012. He was also awarded with the Honorary
Doctorate from International American University, LA and Fellowship of Society of Business
Practitioners, UK.
Dr Andy Ng ventured into education field in 2002 where he founded INFOERA ACADEMY, an
academy approved by Malaysia Human Resources Ministry. His academy had trained more than
3,000 students and has been a reliable source of skills worker to the manufacturing industry in
Malaysia. Today, Dr Andy Ng is still the President of this academy though he does not oversee
day to day operations anymore.
In 2003, Dr Andy Ng brought with him some international training programs to Vietnam where
he has introduced to the Vietnamese students several programs that suit their needs and budget.
He has brought into Vietnam programs from Diploma, Adv Diploma, Bachelor, Master and
Doctorate. He has co-operation experience with some Vietnamese universities and colleges. He
is currently the advisory board chairman of International School of Dai Nam University, advisor
of Centre of International Education-Foreign Trade University, Indo China College, Dong Nai
Technology University, Hanoi Banking and Finance University and Western Australia School,
HCMC.
Dr Andy Ng founded Western Australia College International in 2009 located in Perth, Australia.
Western Australia College International is a Registered Training Organization accredited by
Training and Accreditation Council, Government of Western Australia and the qualifications
awarded are national recognized. He is currently the advisor of the college.
Ian Mackechnie has been involved in undergraduate and post graduate studies in
a number of international universities for over twenty years, including institutions
of higher learning in the UK, the USA, Europe, China, Australia, the Philippines,
Indonesia and Malaysia. Doctor Mackechnie has also been deeply involved in the
supervision of doctoral candidates, and teaching in graduate seminars.
Prior to entering academic life, Ian Mackechnie was working in senior management positions in
a variety of companies and industries within Australia.
His area of research interest is in the areas of moral theory and business ethics. He currently has
a book pending for publication in the area of the moral theory of the famous economist and
political philosopher, Adam Smith.
Ian Mackechnie holds a Ph.D. in Business Management from Bulacan State University, a Master
of Commerce from the University of Southern Queensland, a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from
Charles Sturt University, a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of South Australia, a
Bachelor of Arts from Griffith University, and an Advanced Diploma in Business (Accounting)
from the Box Hill College. He also is an appointed Adjunct Professor with Bulacan State
University.