Lipscomb Online

Emily Smith, Assistant Provost, Online at Lipscomb
Ted Meyer, Associate Director of Enrollment
Greg Carpenter, Assistant Professor
Michael Cauley, Associate Professor
Carolina Santiago-Stranahan, Assistant Professor

A number of programs are offered fully online. Please see College listings for more information. 

Application Requirements and Admission Approval Process for fully-online programs: 

The following are required for admission to all fully online undergraduate:

1. Application form (online)
2. Non-refundable $50 application fee
3. High school transcripts (required only from undergraduate students who do not have 30 or more hours of transferable credit from a regionally-accredited college or university) 
4. Official transcripts from all prior colleges and universities attended (undergraduate)
5. Official Bachelor’s degree conferred transcript (graduate)
6. Interview with Admissions Counselor (undergraduate) or faculty (graduate)
7. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is needed if using Financial Aid.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

For admission, the following documents are required of undergraduate students, in addition to the application requirements:

Health Form

All admitted students must complete a health form or online student health form waiver and submit it to University Health Services before starting class. Students who have not submitted the waiver within the first week of enrollment will have a hold put on their registration until it has been completed. This hold could prevent the student from registering for subsequent semesters.

Additional information may be found at: https://www.lipscomb.edu/student-life/health-wellness/health-center

FERPA Form (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

A FERPA form must be completed if the student wishes to allow another family member access to their academic records. If no FERPA form is on file for a student, academic information will only be discussed and released to the student (ref. Buckley Amendment of 1974).

University Scholarships

The traditional Lipscomb University academic program offers multiple scholarships listed in the general Lipscomb University Catalog. However, due to the low cost of the Lipscomb Online program, those scholarships are not awarded to Lipscomb Online students.

Dual Enrollment Students

We will consider, on a case-by-case basis, an individual high school student who wants to take college courses through Lipscomb Online.  Students interested in participating in dual enrollment courses must meet the university’s minimum admission requirements, but Lipscomb Online reserves the right to require additional conditions due to the asynchronous nature of the courses.

Student IDs

Online students may choose to have a Lipscomb ID card. Cards may be obtained in person through the Office of Security and Safety on campus. This card allows you to check out books in the library and offers you discounted or free admission to Lipscomb events. Call (615) 966-7600 for more information.

Student Technology and Communication Requirements

Technical Requirements

While select programs incorporate synchronous elements, Lipscomb Online programs are designed to be delivered primarily online. This requires certain technical tools and a basic level of technical aptitude. To be successful, all students must have the following tools:

Hardware:

• Computer with high-speed Internet connection.  A Chromebook may not be compatible with some software.

• Device that will allow you to take pictures and record quality videos. (Webcam, smartphone, tablet or video camera).

• Tripod or other means of stabilization when recording these videos.

• Earbuds or headphones that will allow for minimum sound interference when recording videos.

Software:

• Up-to-date version of Google Chrome Internet browser installed on your computer (this is the preferred browser for use with Canvas)

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Google Drive access that will allow you to create Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides

iPads and iPhones are compatible with all our learning and registration systems, but some of the learning management system functionality is limited on these devices. 

Bachelor of Arts Transfer Policy 

Currently, Lipscomb Online does not offer foreign language courses. However, if a student’s prior coursework included at least eight hours of the same foreign language, the student would be eligible to receive the BA degree. If the student’s prior coursework only included six hours of the same foreign language, a student may transfer in six of the required eight hours of foreign language and complete the Bachelor of Arts language requirement by taking one additional three-hour course in art, music, literature, philosophy, history or Faith and Culture (BI 3213).

Transcription of Credit Earned in Assessment Center

Students may earn credit through the CORE Assessment Center that will keep them from needing to take corresponding CORE Competency courses. Students must enroll in OGLD 3403  in order to participate in the assessment center. The following policies describe how to transcribe credit earned from the Assessment Center.

Undergraduate: May transcribe up to 30 credits (10 courses.)

Transcription fees: $250 per course. Credits will be posted the semester following completion of the Assessment Center.  Transcription fees must be paid at that time, so remember to take that fee into account if applying for any financial aid. Nonpayment of these fees may result in a Business Office hold that prevents registration, schedule changes and graduation. Veterans’ benefits do not cover the cost of transcription fees.

Liberal Arts Core Requirements (37-40 hours)

Journey:

EN 1113  - Introduction to University Writing LU 1303  - Compass First Year Seminar

CO 1223  - Communicating: Rhetorical Techniques

EN 1223  - Writing: Rhetorical Techniques

BI 3433  - Practices for Spiritual Formation*

*only for students who need more than 6 hours of Bible

Seek, through core texts and great ideas:

EN 2103  - Literary Inquiry

HI 1003  - Great Ideas in History OR HI 2223  - History of the United States II

PO 1003  - Great Ideas in Politics OR PUB 1003  - American National Gov. & Administrative Law

Seek, through scripture (choose 6 hours):

BI 1073  - The Story of Jesus

BI 1093  - The Story of Israel

BI 1083  - The Story of the Church

BI 1203  - The Practice of Presence

BI 1213  - Dynamics of Relationship Systems

BI 1223  - Practicing Joy in the Christian Life

BI 2893  - Reading Your Life in the Biblical Narrative

BI 3213  - Faith and Culture

Discover:

Quantitative Inquiry (3 hours): Any college-level mathematics class. Remedial or developmental coursework will not fulfill this requirement. 

Scientific Inquiry (4 hours): SCI 2304   Scientific Inquiry: The Practice of Progress (for non-science majors) OR 4 hours of foundational science coursework.

Artistic Inquiry (3 hours):

ARTS 2303   Artistic Inquiry and the Human Experience  OR EM 3003  - Entertainment Management

Social Inquiry (3 hours):

Economics

PSEC 2003  - Economic Concepts for Leaders

Education

ED 2313  - Introduction to Education

Psychology

PS 1113  - Introduction to Psychology

PS 2423  - Life Span Development

PS 3243  - Human Development and Learning

PS 3413  - Social Psychology

PS 4423  - Abnormal Psychology

 

Leadership Core

The following Lipscomb Online degree programs incorporate a shared Leadership Core curriculum: Business Management and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, and Data Analytics.

This Core comprises coursework focused on key leadership competencies essential for exceptional performance in managerial and organizational leadership roles.  Students enrolled in these programs are required to complete the Leadership Core coursework outlined below.

Leadership Core (30 hours)

OGLD 3403  - Leadership Skills Assessment and Development (3)

CORE 305V  - Applied Communicativeness (3)

CORE 312V  - Applied Drive/Energy (3)

CORE 318V  - Applied Influence (3)

CORE 326V  - Applied Organizing & Planning

CORE 329V  - Applied Problem Solving & Decision Making (3)

CORE 330V  - Applied Relationship Building (3)

INST 2203  - Introduction to Research Methods (3)

OGLD 4993  - Capstone (3)

CORE Electives

Three hours selected from:

CORE 304V  - Applied Change Agility (3)

CORE 306V  - Applied Composure (3)

CORE 331V  - Applied Results Orientation (3)

CORE 328V  - Applied Presentation Skills (3)

CORE 320V  - Applied Initiative (3)

CORE 338V  - Applied Team Player (3)

CORE 307V  - Applied Conflict Management (3)

CORE 301V  - Applied Active Listening (3)

CORE 302V  - Applied Assertiveness (3)

CORE 324V  - Applied Mission Focus (3)

 

Program of Study Requirements

Major

• •  Business Management and Leadership B.A., B.S., BPS
• •  Data Analytics, B.P.S., B.S., B.A.
• •  Hospitality Management, B.P.S., B.S., B.A.
• •  Information Technology Management, B.P.S., B.S., B.A.
• •  Organizational Leadership, B.P.S., B.S., B.A.
• •  Psychology, B.P.S., B.S., B.A.
• •  Public Administration, B.P.S., B.S., B.A.
• •  Supply Chain and Operations Management, B.P.S., B.S., B.A.
• •  University Studies (Lipscomb Online), B.P.S., B.S., B.A.

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