Transfer articulation agreements, Mennonite Secondary Education Council, Mennonite Missions and Service Agencies, Mennonite Disaster Service, CAL, Chicago Urban Life Center, CASAS
Registration, Evaluation and Records, Academic Eligibility and Probation Policies, Academic Integrity, Special Courses and Programs
Transfer articulation agreements
Hesston College has transfer articulation agreements with Bethel College (North Newton, Kan.), Bluffton (Ohio) University, Eastern Mennonite University (Harrisonburg, Va.), Goshen (Ind.) College, and Tabor College (Hillsboro, Kan.).
Beginning with the Hesston College graduating class of 2001, Bethel College assures the acceptance of any Hesston College A.A. graduate into its degree programs with junior standing. All lower level general education requirements at Bethel are satisfied by the Hesston degree. All competencies, upper level general education requirements, and any grade point average admissions requirements in specific degree programs must be met on the same basis as any other Bethel College student. An additional agreement outlines the transfer of students into the Athletic Training program at Bethel.
Beginning with the Hesston College graduating class of 2005, Bluffton University assures the acceptance of any Hesston College A.A. or A.S. graduate and assures junior standing. All lower level general education requirements at Bluffton are satisfied by either of these Hesston degrees. Some upper level requirements may be satisfied as well. All other competencies, prerequisites, and upper level general education requirements must be met on the same basis as any other Bluffton student.
Beginning with the Hesston College graduating class of 2004, Eastern Mennonite University assures the acceptance of any Hesston College A.A. or A.S. graduate into its degree programs with junior standing. These degrees meet all lower level general education requirements and may meet some upper level and cross-cultural requirements as well. All other competencies, prerequisites, upper level general education requirements, and standards for admission into specific degree programs must be met on the same basis as any other EMU student. Hesston College students will receive priority consideration in their choice of cross-cultural experiences.
Beginning with the Hesston College graduating class of 2003, Goshen College assures the acceptance of any Hesston College A.A. or A.S. graduate with junior standing. All lower level general education requirements at Goshen are satisfied by either of these Hesston degrees. These degrees may meet some upper level and international education requirements. All other competencies, prerequisites, upper level general education requirements, and any grade point average admission requirements in specific degree programs must be met on the same basis as any other Goshen College student. Spaces will be reserved for Hesston transfers in the Study Service Term units following their first year at Goshen. Hesston credits and grades will be included in the Goshen College grade point average calculation.
Beginning with the Hesston College graduating class of 2001, Tabor College assures the acceptance of any Hesston College A.A. or A.S. graduate into its degree programs with junior standing. All lower level general education requirements at Tabor are satisfied by the Hesston degree. Tabor’s Intercultural Awareness Requirement can be met at either Hesston or Tabor. A maximum of nine hours of credit earned with a grade of D will be accepted. Some Tabor degree programs may have special general education requirements that the Hesston transfer must meet. An additional agreement with Tabor College outlines a smooth transfer curriculum for students studying youth ministry. A separate agreement assures the acceptance of any Hesston College associate of applied arts and sciences in nursing graduate into its bachelor of science in nursing program.
Mennonite Secondary Education Counsel
Through an agreement with Mennonite Education Agency (MEA), Hesston College awards credit for certain advanced courses taught at member schools of the Mennonite Secondary Education Council (MSEC). The courses must be reviewed and approved by one of the participating Mennonite colleges. Criteria include course content and instructor credentials. A Hesston College student desiring credit should contact the Registrar.
Mennonite Missions and Service Agencies
Hesston College awards credit to students who have participated in the Youth Evangelism Service (YES) program of Eastern Mennonite Missions. The student’s experience is certified by YES and sent at the student’s request to Hesston College. Up to 15 hours of non-graded credit may be awarded, with additional language credit available by examination. Credits may be applied to general education requirements and to other program requirements with approval of the department. Fees for recording YES credits are the same as those for credit by exam. The experiences of participants in the Reaching and Discipling (RAD) and the Discipleship/Encounter/Outreach (DEO) programs are evaluated in a similar way.
Hesston College awards up to six hours of non-graded credit for participants with Mennonite voluntary service agencies. Volunteers work with a Hesston College advisor to develop a learning contract to be completed during the term of service. Fees for recording voluntary service credit are the same as those for credit by exam.
Mennonite Disaster Service
Hesston College and Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) cooperate to provide a program of study that prepares students for leadership in MDS projects. See the plan of study under “Disaster Management.”
CAL
The Center for Anabaptist Leadership (CAL) offers four Hesston College courses to urban pastors through its School for Urban Ministry at 1539 East Howard Street, Pasadena, California. When all four courses have been successfully completed, Hesston College will offer the student a Certificate of Pastoral Studies. Course descriptions are listed under “Bible and Ministry.”
Chicago Urban Life Center
Urban Life Center (ULC) in Chicago provides multicultural and urban education programs for national and international colleges and universities. ULC’s programs include internships, volunteer placements, and seminars designed to increase awareness of critical issues and provide avenues for involvement in constructive change. Hesston College students can enroll in Soc 123 Urban Sociology:Chicago, a three-hour course offered during May.
CASAS
The Central American Study and Service program (CASAS) of Guatemala City, Guatemala, welcomes Hesston College students interested in learning Spanish in an integrated, inter-cultural, faith-based context. Students may earn up to three hours of credit for Spanish in May and up to 12 hours of credit during a 12-week program. Typically six of these hours are for Spanish, three for Introduction to Central America, and three for a class of the student’s choice. Students may also participate without receiving college credit. Contact the Hesston College Registrar for details.