Application
For
Admission
RU/CC Cooperative
M.A./Communication Program
2013-2014
(Draft)
REGENT UNIVERSITY / CHRIST’S COLLEGE
Cooperative M.A. in Communication Program
REGENT UNIVERSITY / CHRIST’S COLLEGE Cooperative
M.A. in Communication Program
I. Introduction
Christ’s College (CC), Taipei, Taiwan, is cooperating with Regent University (RU), Virginia
Beach, Virginia, U.S.A. to offer 39 semester hours of work leading to a Master of Arts in
Communication. Two Regent University, School of Communication and the Arts courses (6
semester hours) and two transferable Cinema and Television courses (6 semester hours) will be
taken at Christ’s College in the first year, and the remaining hours (27 semester hours) will be
offered on campus at Regent University in the second year of the program. Regent University
will issue the M.A. degree upon successful completion of all program requirements.
II.
Purpose and Need
 Christ’s College graduates need opportunities for graduate study leading to a degree
recognized by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan. This cooperative program meets this
need.
 No known M.A. in Communication in Taiwan is taught from a Christian perspective. This
cooperative program will help to advance the cause of Christian higher education in Taiwan.
The goal is that students develop a philosophy of media professionals with Christian
commitment and service.
 The first year of study in Taiwan provides a buffer for students whose English competence
falls below the level indicated by a 577/233/90 (PBT/CBT/iBT) TOEFL score.
Christ’s College Communication majors would enter directly into Regent’s M.A. program, and
Christ’s College English students would also make this transition with a minimum of remedial
course work in Communication. English is the largest degree-granting program at Christ’s
College and Communication is one of the fastest growing departments on campus.
III.
About Christ’s College and Regent University
The distinctive purpose of Christ’s College is to provide Christian liberal arts education for
Chinese students. Christ’s College is a bilingual (Chinese/English) institution of higher
education, based on Biblical truth and dedicated to: (1) providing quality education to equip
students both in Christian character and professional abilities as life-long learners; (2)
evangelizing and discipling students in the Christian faith in a loving and nurturing
environment; (3) training students to go into the world and become change agents for Jesus
Christ and competent Christian leaders in the church and in the marketplace guided by a
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Christian world and life view. Christ’s College is affiliated with the Council of Christian
Colleges and Universities (CCCU) in the U.S.A, since 1999. Christ’s College has been
granted candidate status for accreditation from TRACS (Transnational Association of
Christian College and Schools) in the U.S.A. in April 2003.
Regent University is a preeminent Christian university offering masters and doctoral degrees
from a Judeo-Christian perspective with a commitment to academic excellence and innovation,
Regent prepares men and women to make a positive impact upon American society and the
world. Twenty-five graduate degree programs are offered on the Virginia Beach campus, and
15 are being offered in the northern Virginia/Washington, D.C. area. Students may also pursue
20 degree programs via the Internet. The eight graduate fields of study offered at Regent
University include business, communication and the arts, psychology and counseling, divinity,
education, government, law, and organizational leadership.
IV. Program Overview
The Regent University/Christ’s College Cooperative M.A. in Communication Program (the
Cooperative Program) offers graduates of Christ’s College the opportunity to earn a
39-semester hour Master of Arts degree in Communication. Candidates must be accepted to
both Regent University and Christ’s College. The Cooperative Program requires at least two
years, one at Christ’s College and one at Regent University, and leads to academic
accomplishments equal to those attained by graduates of the regular on-campus program.
During the first year of the Cooperative Program, students take four school of Communication
and the Arts courses (6 semester credit hours) and two transferable courses identical in number,
title and content to courses offered on the Regent University campus; during the second year
of the Cooperative Program, students take additional courses (27 semester credits) on the
Regent University campus. The Cooperative Program is thus understood to be an “on-campus
degree program” in which a majority of course work (at least 70%) is completed on the main
Regent University campus. Students must also complete other program requirements as
stipulated below (“Program Requirements”).
The program is limited to fifteen students per year.
A minimum of five students is needed
for the program to begin. Lectures at Christ’s College will be given in English as far as
possible.
V. Entrance Requirements
1. Applicants must satisfy the following prerequisites:
 A bachelor’s degree from Christ’s College or an accredited institution.
 A 3.0 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with a GPA of 2.5-2.9 may be
considered for provisional admittance. Those students must achieve a grade-point average
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of 3.0 for the first 6 units of graduate study.
 A score of 500/173/61 (PBT/CBT/iBT) or above on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL).
 Applicants to the program must apply to Regent University’s School of Communication
and the Arts and be accepted into the School before beginning classes from Regent.
2. Special language provisions:
 Students who score above 500/173/61 but below 577/233/90 may be admitted as
conditional students, but must take an additional course offered by Christ’s College to
improve their English skills. Before beginning the second year of the program, their
English skills must improve sufficiently to earn a 577/233/90 or better TOEFL score.
3. The following materials are to be submitted to Christ’s College for initial processing, and
forwarded to Regent University for review. Application forms to Regent University for
the first four items are to be provided by Regent University.
 A completed International Student Graduate Application.
 Three recommendation forms submitted in English by professors or employers who have
current knowledge of the applicant’s academic ability and potential.
 Statement of Experience or resume.
 Official undergraduate transcripts in English from all institutions leading to and awarding
the applicant’s baccalaureate degree.
 Application fee (US$40), payable to Regent University with an international money order
drawn on a U.S. bank.
4. Each applicant must be accepted by both Christ’s College and Regent University.
5. At the end of the first semester in the program (by March 1, 2014), in preparation for study
abroad, each student must submit the following documents to Central Enrollment
Management at Regent University.
 An affidavit of Financial Support.
 International Supplementary Application and supporting passport documents.
 An official TOEFL score report or proof of English proficiency.
Regent University Application Deadline: June 1, 2014
VI. Program Requirements
1. Requirements
The program requirements in the Cooperative program match those of Regent University’s
program. The primary distinctive is that four of the required courses are completed by way
of distance learning at Christ’s College, as indicated below.
School
Graduate on-line courses to be taken at Christ’s College Credits
Communication Studies,
Cinema Studies and
Television Studies Areas
Regent Library
COM600 Communication Ethics and Worldview (on-line)
COM601 Research and Writing in Communication (on-line)
CTV504 Theory and Criticism of Cinema-Television
CTV509 History of Chinese Cinema and Broadcasting
UNIVLIB Required University Library Orientation Course (US$39)
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2.Academic Performance
In keeping with Regent University graduate policies, candidates for the Masters in
Communication must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in all courses
required by Regent University.
3.Thesis, Portfolio or Comprehensive Examination (with Communication Studies Exception)
The option of a thesis or portfolio or comprehensive examination is included in the required 39
semester hours of course work. The thesis option must demonstrate the student’s
understanding of research methods and demonstrate the student’s ability to apply those
methods to a worthwhile research project. The portfolio option will demonstrate mastery of
the student’s chosen visual art form while the comprehensive examination will demonstrate
academic content mastery.
VII. Financial Arrangements
During the first year of the program, students pay all tuition and fees directly to Christ’s
College, in keeping with the fee structure established by Christ’s College for Christ’s
College originated courses and to Regent University for Regent University originated
courses. Regent University’s application fee (see below) is collected by Christ’s College as
part of the initial application process. Christ’s Colleges forwards this application fee to
Regent University for those students who are accepted by Christ’s College; the Regent
University application fee is refundable for applicants not accepted by Christ’s College.
During the second year of the program, students pay all tuition and fees directly to Regent
University.
VIII. Administrative Faculty
Charles Lee, Ph. D., Dean of Academic Affairs, Christ’s College.
Robert J. Schihl, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academics for the School of Communication
and the Arts, Regent University.
IX. Specific Responsibilities
Christ’s College agrees to be responsible for:
 Advertising the Cooperative Program and recruiting students.
 Collecting and screening application materials (as specified above).
 Forwarding to Regent University the original application file and application fee of each
approved applicant, and retaining a copy of each file.
 Recruiting qualified Christian faculty when needed to tutor students taking the four
on-line courses offered at Christ’s College.
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Regent University agrees to be responsible for:
 Supplying sample syllabi and supporting materials (e.g., course handouts) to serve as
guidelines for the courses taught at Christ’s College.
 Recruiting qualified Christian faculty to teach the courses offered at Regent University.
 Assisting students in finding affordable housing near the Regent University campus, and
in adjusting to U.S. culture.
 Awarding an accredited Master of Arts in Communication to each student in the
Cooperative Program who successfully completes all program requirements.
Policies：Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the Cooperative Program adheres to the academic
policies described in the Regent University Graduate Catalogue.
X. Tuition
During the first year of the program, students pay all tuition and fees to Christ’s College for
courses originating at Christ’s College in keeping with the fee structure established by
Christ’s College. The total cost of 12 units at the 2004~2005 rate is NT$26,000 + US$2,400
(One semester is 6 units：NT$13,000 + US$1,200)
On-line courses’ tuition and fees are paid directly to Regent University for courses originating
at Regent University. In addition to this Regent University’s application fee of US$40 (see
below) is collected by Christ’s College as part of the initial application process and forwarded
by Christ’s College to Regent University.
The College of Communication and the Arts will award a 50% tuition scholarship to accepted
Christ’s College students for all classes taught by Regent University in the cooperative
program (COM 600, COM601 and all on-campus Regent courses).
During the second year of the program, students pay all tuition and fees directly to Regent
University. The total cost of 27 units without a scholarship the 2004~2005 rate ($800 per
unit) is $21,620. Additional charges include the following:
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Academic Service Fee: $6
 Council of Graduate Students Fee (On Campus): $17
 Parking Fee (On Campus; if a student has a car): $50
 Technology Fee: $50
 Health Insurance (On Campus): $476 per semester
In addition to these fees, students are responsible for their own housing (room and board),
books, laboratory fees, travel, etc. A Regent University policy is being established which
requires all international students to make an Enrollment Deposit before receiving the I-20 and
a $175 International Student Orientation fee. All students are subject to changes made in
University policy that pertains to them.
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XI.
Application Process:
To apply for the Christ’s College/Regent University Cooperative M.A. in Communication
program applicants must complete the following steps：
a. Fill out the Graduate Studies in Communication Application Form that is attached to this
document.
b. Attach a sealed copy of an official college transcript in English from Christ’s College.
c. Attach a copy of a personal resume that describes your educational and work experience.
d. Attach a copy of TOEFL score sheet (ITP acceptable).
e. Attach NT$1000 for Christ’s College Application Fee.
Application Deadline 申請截止日期：July 31, 2013
錄取名單公佈：2013, 8 月 31 日前
Send all information to:
251 新北市淡水區自強路 51 路 臺北基督學院教務處
Christ’s College
No.51 Ziqiang Rd., Tamsui Dist.,
New Taipei City, 25162 Taiwan
PS. This is a temporary document. We are reviewing this program.
If you have any question, please contact with Communication Major.
(02)2809-7661 ext. 3401
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GRADUATE STUDIES IN COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
Christ's College
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
DATE：_______/________/ 2013
Admissions Status : ______________
(official use only)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME_________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
PERMANENT HOME MAILING ADDRESS ________________________CITY____________ZIP _____
TELEPHONE & AREA CODE(
)_______________ CELL PHONE ____________Email ____________
CURRENT ADDRESS (college or temporary address)____________________CITY___________ZIP_____
TELEPHONE & AREA CODE(
)_______________CELL PHONE____________Email _____________
WHERE SHOULD YOUR MAIL BE SENT? ____HOME ____TEMPORARY ADDRESS
CITIZENSHIP______ID NUMBER ___________________ PASSPORT NUMBER _________________
PLACE OF BIRTH：CITY______________________________COUNTRY _________________________
BIRTHDATE___________________________________________SEX_____________________________
Month
Day
Year
ARE YOU A CHRISTIAN?
_______YES ________NO
If so, WHAT CHRUCH DO YOU ATTEND?
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Church
Street Address
City
Zip
Telephone
DENOMINATION______________________________PASTOR__________________________________
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Name of College or University
Undergraduate Major and Degree
Graduation Date
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Address of College
City
Zip
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Telephone Number of College
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Name of College or University
Graduate Major and Degree
Graduation Date
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Address of College
City
Zip
Telephone Number of College
PUBLICATIONS, THESIS, RESEARCH
PROJECTS_____________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL (TEACHING) ORGANIZATIONS
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
OTHER INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
EMPLOYMENT
ARE YOU PRESENTLY EMPLOYED?____YES ____NO EMPLOYER__________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________________TELEPHONE_____________
JOB DUTIES ___________________________________________________________________________
WILL YOU CONTINUE TO BE EMPLOYED IF ADMITTED TO THIS PROGRAM? _____YES ______NO
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1. ARE YOU SEEKING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR YOUR GRADUATE WORK?_________________
2. ARE YOU ABLE TO ATTEND IF SUPPORT IS NOT FORTHCOMING? ________________________
3. DO YOU PLAN TO ATTEND IF SUPPORT IS NOT FORTHCOMING? _________________________
4. DO YOU PRESENTLY HAVE ANY OUTSTANDING LOANS? _______________________________
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