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Admissions and Enrollment
“The direction of our lives is formed through
intention. For those who pursue the goals and rewards of higher
education, seeking wisdom is a life-long commitment that not only
keeps us healthy in mind, but also in spirit.”
“No matter what our endeavors, persistence
gives assurance that we can and will reach the goals to which we
deeply commit. My hope, for us all, is that our individual intention
can empower not only our own faith, but also help to brighten the
spark of a collective intention: reaching out to others with a
caring heart.”
Jennifer Gibson,
M.A.Ed., Faculty
As a partner in your theological quest, AIHT embodies
an open admissions policy. We affirm that life is sometimes the
ultimate classroom—or at least that it can offer an ample
sufficiency of “learning prerequisites.”
In other words, AIHT believes that students who
can exhibit the desire, self-discipline and motivation to learn
through independent study are surely deserving of this unique learning
opportunity.
Within our open academic admissions policy, AIHT
acknowledges with you that the human experience of growing, creating
and being can often shed as much as, or even more light than, prior
education within a traditional classroom.
Of course, independent collegiate study also requires
the demonstration of basic educational preparation and academic
aptitude. High school graduation or satisfactory completion of
the General Educational Development (GED) test is our only requirement
for admission at the bachelor’s level.
Self-paced
Academic Year
AIHTs independent study format is non-traditional
in the best sense of the word. Our flexible learning format works
within your own schedule, because our typical student is an adult
learner with family and professional responsibilities.
Instead of only the quarterly enrollment periods
or semester completion times, you may enroll at any time. You may
progress at your own pace, as quickly or as slowly as the rest
of your life plan allows. You may become an AIHT graduate as soon
as you successfully fulfill your academic and financial agreements.
When a students academic and tuition obligations
are met, you become eligible to graduate at the end of the same
month in which final course work is graded.
Enrollment
Procedure
At the time you requested information about the
school, AIHT assigned you an admissions advisor whose business
card accompanies this catalog. Your admissions advisor can help
you with the process of becoming a student and answer your questions
about our educational programs.
The AIHT enrollment procedure is easy and straightforward.
ENROLL BY PHONE
Please contact your admissions advisor at 1-800-650-4325.
(Outside the US, please call 1-205-458-1792.)
ENROLL ONLINE
You will need to complete an online application,
located on our Web site: www.aiht.edu/catalog/application.asp.
(Please include all required information.)
ENROLL BY MAIL OR FAX
Complete the application from the back of the
catalog. Remember to include
your admissions essay and your initial payment.
MAIL TO: American Institute of Holistic Theology
Office of Admissions
2112 11th Avenue South, Suite 520
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
FAX: 1-205-458-4184
Grading
Students promptly receive a letter grade for each
exam taken. Passing is 80%; anyone who scores a lower grade is
offered an opportunity to repeat the exam. When all your academic
and financial requirements have been met, you will graduate. At
this time you will receive an unofficial transcript along with
your embossed diploma.
Transfer of Credits
If you have completed at least one quarter or semester
of college work, you may be able to transfer some credits to AIHT.
For comparable work, you may be able to fulfill up to 18 credit
hours per section of study.
Requirements are:
- The grade must be a C or
higher to transfer into an AIHT program. The course must also
be comparable to that which is required for your program of
choice.
- AIHT must receive for evaluation
an official transcript, which is sent directly to us from your
prior college. Provisional transfer of credit can be based
on a non-official transcript. However, the official transcript
must be on file at AIHT within six weeks of enrollment.
Please note that credits to be transferred must
be earned prior to your enrollment at AIHT. If you enroll in and
complete outside course work during your term as a student, those
credits will not be transferable within our established curriculum.
After enrollment, if AIHT finds that any credits transferred from
another school do not meet the above criteria, the student will
be required to take those courses.
Depending on other schools academic requirements,
you may be able to transfer credits earned with AIHT. Just as we
have our own criteria for awarding credits, so, too, do other educational
institutions. AIHT will send official transcripts to any school
upon your request. Each student may order as many as three official
transcripts free of charge.
Enrolling with Advanced
Standing
If you already hold a bachelors degree, you
may enter AIHT at the masters level by completing certain
prerequisites. You may enroll at the doctoral level if you hold
a masters degree and complete the required prerequisites.
Advanced standing may be based on a non-official
transcript that must be sent to AIHT along with your completed
application upon enrollment. Please note that you will need to
furnish official transcripts showing the dates that your degrees
were awarded.
All official transcripts must be on file at AIHT
within six weeks of enrollment.
PREREQUISITES: Students
enrolling at the masters level are required to complete
any specified AIHT bachelors level coursework if not supported
by transfer credit from another school. Likewise, students enrolling
at the doctoral level are required to complete specific AIHT
bachelors and masters courses that are not supported
by transfer credit from another school.
AIHT offers its students a discounted prerequisite
price of $150 per course.
Books
All books are provided within your all-inclusive
tuition. AIHT curriculum materials are carefully monitored for
both relevance and the ability to engage readers with accessible,
stimulating truths.
Some of our books convey traditional textbook information,
while others are selected for their inspiring, thought-provoking
subject matter. AIHT students may be assured that each book title
is hand picked to expand your theological horizons.
Internet/Online Services
AIHT offers you an array of online services, including
a free e-mail box for each student. From your home, your office,
even while traveling (via public library, hotel or other public
access), AIHT e-mail capability allows students to post inquiries,
24 hours a day and seven days a week, to our faculty and staffwhether
your questions concern academics, enrollment, finances, or other
information needs.
You can also use the Internet to access our catalog
and newsletter at www.aiht.eduas
well as online resources, an interactive bulletin board, student
and graduate Web site links, ordination information and more.
- To reach an admissions advisor
for enrollment information: admissions@aiht.edu
- To discuss course materials
with your faculty advisor or other faculty member: faculty@aiht.edu
- For questions regarding your
student account, shipments and general information: staff@aiht.edu
Student Handbook
Upon enrollment you receive a comprehensive AIHT
student handbook that includes study tips, academic rules and straightforward
encouragement to accompany you on this academic adventure.
It is essential for each student to carefully read
your student handbook first, before delving into the course materials
which accompany this shipment. Rest assured that virtually any
question about AIHT will be answered within one easy reference
source, your student handbook.
Student Newsletter
All AIHT students and alumni receive a complimentary
subscription to our newsletter, Vibrations. This communication
is designed to help all of us stay in touchto facilitate
your own peer networking while keeping you abreast of all AIHT
innovation, and also offering students the opportunity for AIHT
to proudly promote and publicize your noteworthy achievements.
Nondiscrimination
AIHT is both non-secular and non-sectarian. We affirm
that education should be equally available to everyone, regardless
of race, national origin, religious affiliation, and health status.
Confidentiality
of Records
American Institute of Holistic Theology protects
the confidential nature of students records, both personal
and academic. Pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act, as amended, certain information about each student is deemed Directory
Information.
AIHT considers the following as DIRECTORY INFORMATION:
- Name
- Address
- Telephone number
- Date and place of birth
- Major field of study
- Prospective date of graduation
- Date of enrollment
- Degrees and awards received
- Most previous educational
agency or institution attended
This information will be released to anyone who
requests it unless you file a written request that this information
not be released. If such a notice is filed with AIHT, further information
will not be released without your written consent.
Change of Program Policy
Students enrolled in an AIHT program who wish to
switch to another program will pay any difference in tuition prices,
along with a $200 administration fee. The student will return all
unmarked AIHT books and materials from the original program. This
transaction can occur within 60 days of enrollment, and if no exams
have been submitted for grading.
Lack of Aptitude Policy
If at any time during enrollment the AIHT academic
staff determines a student does not have sufficient collegiate
aptitude to succeed within the program in which he or she is enrolled,
the student may be withdrawn from the program. This decision is
made at the discretion of the curriculum committee, following discussions
with the student.
Financial Aid
It is solely the students responsibility to
seek financial aid. Financial aid may come from employers, associations,
churches, philanthropists, and private groups. While AIHT does
not offer grants, we do seek to assist students through tuition
discounts and financing options.
Shipping Overseas
Canadian and international students are responsible
for all of their shipping costs. These students should further
be aware that they may be required to pay additional duties required
by customs authorities upon receipt of study materials.
Student Withdrawal Policy
If you withdraw within 30 days of enrollment, if
you have not completed any of your coursework and if you return
all of your books unmarked, AIHT will grant you a full refund of
all tuition paid, less accrued interest. If you withdraw after
30 days but before 60 days you will be granted a partial refund
of up to 50% of the tuition paid, less accrued interest. Refunds
after 60 days will not be granted. To withdraw, you will need to
contact your admissions advisor to request an official AIHT withdrawal
form. Shipping costs are non-refundable.
I couldnt believe at 52 I would
start college. I now hold my graduate degree and have founded a
nationally renowned education and advocacy organization. Thanks,
AIHT!
Rev. Daniel M. Newman, B.S.,
M.S., Holistic Ministries |