Reasons Institute - Audit & Credit

Audit & Credit

Reasons Institute is proud to offer university-level courses for audit, Christian college credit, and undergraduate and graduate credit.

Audit

Students who desire to audit a course through Reasons Institute for personal development are welcome to do so. They are given access to all course materials, and may participate in group discussions and any other learning activities (readings, discussions, assignments, etc.). We recommend that audit students complete as many undergraduate assignments as possible because those learning activities will greatly increase the value of the course. However, audit students are not required to submit assignments and do not receive a final grade.

Students who audit a course in order to become a RTB Volunteer Apologist, however, are required to do the following:

• Listen to all lectures and videos that are required for graduate level students,
• Read all required textbooks and articles,
• Answer all study questions,
• Participate in weekly threaded discussions with other students.

No research papers or final exams are required for audit students.

Audit courses offer no college credit and cannot be upgraded for college credit at a later time. There are not prerequisites for an audit course.

Christian College Credit

Undergraduate and graduate credit for Reasons Institute courses is granted through Northern California Bible College (NCBC). NCBC has been accredited by the California Council for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education to offer both Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Biblical Studies. Reasons Institute course credits are transferable to many Christian colleges. Students should check with their college registrar office in order to verify eligibility requirements.

To receive Christian college credit through NCBC, download an application for admission.

For more information, contact David Sell, Dean of Students, at (925) 846-6557 or visit NCBC's website.

College and Graduate Credit

Undergraduate and graduate credit for Reasons Institute courses is granted through Hope International University (HIU). HIU has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). These credits are transferable to mainstream colleges and universities, both Christian and secular. Students should check with their college registrar office in order to verify eligibility requirements.

Students who wish to receive credit for Reasons Institute courses must complete a short Non-Degree Application with HIU (no application fee is required).

For information regarding undergraduate credit, contact Chris Davis, Dean, School of Professional Studies, at (800) 762-1294, extension 2609 or cadavis @ hiu.edu.

For information regarding graduate credit, contact Ed Bort, Graduate Admissions Coordinator at (800) 762-1294 extension 2322 or ebort @ hiu.edu.

Other Credit-Related Guidelines

• Students taking courses for credit are required to log in weekly in order to meet attendance regulations.
• Each student must complete weekly reading and written assignments and a final exam.
• Students must register at least 10 days prior to the course start date.
• Prerequisites for courses taken for credit are established by their credit-granting institutions.

For further details regarding obtaining college credit through Reasons Institute, contact Bob Stuart at (800) 482-7836 x 116, or email learning@reasons.org for more information.