Admission
Requirements
&
Course Prerequisites
Admission Requirements
The minimum entrance
requirement is a general high school diploma or equivalent and a basic
knowledge of the Bible.
Students
may be required to undertake a general bible knowledge survey, as well
as English language and grammar review on admission to the college to
assist in their personal development. All students must demonstrate a
broad general knowledge of the world and common subjects such as
history, literature, art, social science, geography, etc.
NCI
reserves the right to require the student to complete a General
Equivalency Entrance Examination if the assessment information reveals
major learning inadequacy.
All
students who desire recognition for RPL must complete the Degree
Assessment Information forms. There is no maximum age limit or gender
discrimination regarding enrollment.
Certificates & Diplomas Prerequisites
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Students must meet the Admission requirements detailed above.
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The prerequisites for each undergraduate level are given at the
commencement of each listing in the catalog.
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Students must attain the appropriate minimum of credit hours to
graduate with a Certificate IV, Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma.
Bachelor Degree Course Prerequisites
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Students must meet the Admission requirements detailed above.
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Students must have attained a minimum of the Associate of Biblical
Studies degree (68 credit hours), or equivalent of 68 credit hours
through RPL.
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Students must attain a minimum of 136 credit hours to graduate in all
Bachelors programs, excepting the Bachelor of Ministry award wherein in
lieu of thesis submission the student must complete additional
coursework to earn a total of 144 credit hours.
Masters Degree Course Prerequisites
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Students must meet the Admission requirements detailed above.
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Students must have attained a minimum of an approved Bachelor Degree, or
equivalent of 136 credit hours through RPL.
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Students must attain a minimum of an additional 48 credit hours beyond
their Bachelor degree (B + 48cr) to graduate in all Master degree level
programs, excepting the Master of Ministry award wherein in lieu of
thesis submission the student must complete additional coursework to
earn a total of 56 credit hours beyond their accepted Bachelor degree (B
+ 56cr).
Doctoral Degree Course Prerequisites
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Students must meet the Admission requirements detailed above.
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Students must have attained an approved Masters Degree, or equivalent of
184 credit hours through RPL.
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Students must attain a minimum of an additional 48 credit hours beyond
their Master degree to graduate in all Doctoral programs (M + 48 cr),
excepting the Doctor of Ministry wherein in lieu of thesis submission
the student must complete additional coursework to earn a total of 56
credit hours beyond their accepted Master degree (M + 56cr).
