Academic Regulations

Make-up Exam Policy
Make up assignments for missed classes, quizzes, mid-term and final exams for a specific course shall be made only by the instructor in charge and only at the discretion of the instructor. Make-up and re-test final exams may be given as follows:

* The Dean of the School shall make the final decision with respect to granting or denial of the request for make-up examination or re-test.
* If the student misses the final examination, the student must contact the instructor in charge and must secure his/her endorsement on the MAKE-UP EXAMINATION REQUEST form, which can be obtained at the Registrar's office.
* If a re-test is desired, secure the instructor's endorsement on the RE-TEST REQUEST from indicating that the student has made a good faith effort to pass the course, and could reasonably be expected to pass a re-test. The re-test is given at the discretion of the instructor in charge of the course.
* The make-up examination or re-test must be completed before the end of the fifth week of the next quarter.

A grade of "I" or incomplete will be given to the course until the results of the make-up or re-test are known.

Credit/No Credit Policy
A student in good standing may elect to be graded on a Credit/No Credit basis in certain courses. A grade of Credit (CR) is awarded for work equivalent to all grades which earn 3.0 or more grdae point. No credit is awarded for work equivalent to all grades which ear less than 3.0 grade points. The units earned will be counted in satisfaction of program requirements, but will be disregarded in determining a student's GPA. No credit is a no penalty grade.

CR-credit (3.0 grade points or better), units awarded are not calculated in the GPA.
NC-no credit (less than 3.0 grade points), No units awarded, i.e., units are not calculated in the GPA.

Certain courses, at the discretion of the instructor and/or the school, may not be taken on a CR/NC basis. These courses are designated in teh quarterly schedule of classes. Students who wish to be graded on a Credit/No Credit basis must submit a petition to the Administration Office by the deadline date listed in the appropriate class schedule. No exceptions to the deadlines will be made.

An evaluation on a Credit/No Credit basis may not be changed later to a letter grade, nor may the reverse occur. No exceptions to this policy will be made.

Incomplete Work
Any incomplete work for a course must be made up no later than the fifth week of the subsequent quarter in which the incomplete grade was granted or a tentative grade will be assigned to the course by the instructor and automatically becomes effective and is placed on the permanent record of the student. An instructor is under no obligation to assign an incomplete grade or to administer a make-up examination. Exceptions or extensions to this policy are made only with the approval of Academic Dean or the School Dean.

Doctor of Oriental Medicine-Dissertation Project

Students are required to complete a Dissertation Project. Students are appointed a Doctoral Committee by the Dean of the school and students must submit a proposal of the Dissertation Project to the committee for approval. Once the Dissertation Project has been approved, the student must then write a dissertation, under the supervision of the Doctoral Committee, demonstrating an ability to do significant research and scholarly analysis and to present findings and conclusions with precision and clarity. An abstract of 350 words which clearly sets forth the content and conclusion of the dissertation is to be filed and signed by the Doctoral Committee Chair. Once approved by the Doctoral Committee, two copies of the dissertation, typographically perfect and bearing the signatures of the committee, must be filed with the School Dean before the given deadline. When the final copies are filed with the School Dean, the student is asked to sign a microfilming and copyright agreement. The dissertation, including the abstract, bibliography and appendix, is not to exceed 500 pages.

Doctor of Oriental Medicine in Research Advancement

The Doctor of Oriental Medicine in Research Advancement program is a professional graduate program that builds on the specialized knowledge and expertise acquired at the master's level in Oriental medicine. The program augments the master's level education by providing additional course work that meets California standard of primary care education as described in California acupuncture code AB 1943, and puts OM education on parity with all other primary care professions.

The study of clinical OM requires critical thinking, broad knowledge on current medical practice, dedication to patient care and the ability to bring OM into the medical main stream. Candidates are expected to pursue a career that is dedicated to improving healthcare by integrating OM into the American healthcare lexicon.

The program emphasizes the scientific basis of Oriental Medicine, clinical practice, research methodologies, and leadership skills and designed to bring recognition of OM as a medical system that will be a significant part of the solution for today's healthcare problems.

Admission Requirement for Doctor of Oriental Medicine in Research Advancement Program
* Master of Oriental Medicine Degree with an official transcript showing the completion of a minimum of 3,000 hours of oriental medicine study and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
* Two letters of recommendation.

Time Limit
The DOMRA program must be completed within 4 years from the time the student commenced the first course, as a regular student, which applies to the degree requirements. This time limit, at the option of the university, may be extended due to special extenuating circumstances.

Professional Liability and Malpractice Insurance
All students enrolled in the DOMRA program must maintain professional liablity and malpractice insurance throughout the time they are officially enrolled in the program's internship courses.

Awarding the Degree
When it is certified that the candidate has completed all required work and met all financial obligations for the Doctor of Oriental Medicine in Research Advancement degree course, the degree will be recommended by vote of the Doctoral Committee. The degree is granted by Life University's Board of Trustees and is conferred at the university's commencement.

Life University's Founding Philosophy & A Brief History

Life University is an independent private institution of higher learning, organized as a non-profit educational institution under the Corporation Laws of the State of California. The founding philosophy of Life University is to provide education in which its language programs and professional undergraduate and graduate degrees in the fields of oriental medicine, business, and theology equip individuals with a wealth of knowledge and biblical truth and understanding.

Life University is a co-educational institution of higher education for individuals desiring a college education. The university was organized under California Corporation Law as a non-profit public benefit corporation.

Life University was established in the fall of 1993, as an exempt institution authorized to confer degrees. In August 1995, the university applied to the Council for Private, Postsecondary, and Vocational Education (CPPVE) for approval to operate as a degree-granting institution under California Education Code Section 94310 (which is later revised as section 94760). In October of 1995 Life University obtained a temporary approval. A year later the university received institutional approval status from the Bureau for Private, Postsecondary, and Vocational Education (BPPVE) and has retained the approval status since then.

Life University's Academic Programs

Life University currently offers the following programs:
*School of Oriental Medicine
Master of Oriental Medicine 270 quarter units
Doctor of Oriental Medicine 120 quarter units
*School of Business and Management
Associate of Arts in Accounting 92 quarter units
Bachelor of Business Administration 180 quarter units
Master of Business Administration 68 quarter units
*School of Languages
ESL 100 32 quarter units
ESL 200 32 quarter units
ESL 300 24 quarter units
TOEFL Preparation 16 quarter units
Business English 36 quarter units
*School of Theology
Certificate in Marriage & Family Counseling 56 quarter units
Bachelor of Arts in Theology 180 quarter units
Master of Arts in Theology 72 quarter units
Master of Divinity 144 quarter units
Master of Theology 58 quarter units
Doctor of Ministry 68 quarter units
Doctor of Theology 80 quarter units