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Academic Programs Available
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
Undergraduate Certificates - General Information
Certificate in Advertising and Promotions
Certificate in Biblical Studies
Certificate in Business as Mission
Certificate in Business Communication
Certificate in Criminal Justice for Organizational Security or Law Enforcement
Certificate of East Asian Studies
Certificate in Health Care Management
Certificate in Lay Leadership for Education or Sports Ministries
Certificate in Marketing Practices
Certificate in Music and Worship Ministry
Certificate in Systems Technology and Information Management
Associate Degrees
Associate Degree - General Information
Associate of Arts
Associate of Arts (Teacher Preparation)
Associate of Biblical Studies
Associate of Business Administration
Associate of Christian Studies
Associate of Engineering
Associate of Interdisciplinary Studies
Associate of Science
Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's Degree Requirements
Minimum Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree
General Studies Requirements and Suggested Plans
Major Field of Study and Optional Academic Minor
College of Business
General Information
Bachelor's Degrees
Accounting (BBA)
Entrepreneurship (BBA)
Finance (BBA)
Management (BBA)
Marketing (BBA)
College of Business Professional Studies Track
College of Business Professional Studies Track - Home
Accounting (BBS)
Business Administration (BBS)
Entrepreneurship (BBS)
Finance (BBS)
Management (BBS)
Marketing (BBS)
Minors
Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Management
Marketing
College of Christian Faith
General Information
Bachelor's Degrees
Biblical Studies (BA)
Christian Studies (BA/BS)
Intercultural Studies (Missions) (BA/BS)
Philosophy (BA/BS)
College of Christian Faith Professional Studies Track
College of Christian Studies Professional Studies Track
Christian Ministries (BAS)
Minors
Biblical Studies
Christian Studies
Intercultural Studies (Missions)
Philosophy
College of Education
General Information
Bachelor's Degrees
Core Subjects EC-6 with Science of Teaching Reading: EC-6 Teacher Certification (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 4-8 Teacher Certification (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 4-8 Certification English Language Arts and Reading (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 4-8 Certification Mathematics (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 4-8 Certification Science (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 7-12 Certification (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 7-12 Certification English, Language Arts, and Reading (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 7-12 Certification (History Major) (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 7-12 Certification Life Science (Biology Major) (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 7-12 Certification (Mathematics Major) (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 7-12 Certification Science (Natural Sciences Major) (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 7-12 Certification Speech (Communication Studies Major) (BAEd/BSEd)
EC-12 Certification (BAEd/BSEd)
EC-12 Certification Physical Education (Kinesiology Major) (BAEd/BSEd)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6 and Special Education Early Childhood-Grade 12 (BSEd)
EC-12 Certification Special Education (BSEd)
Sport Management (BA/BS)
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Pathways to Teaching Program
College of Fine Arts
General Information
Bachelor's
Department of Visual Arts
General Information
Art: Commercial Art (BA/BS)
Art: Digital Photography (BA/BS)
Art: Graphic Design (BA/BS)
Art: Studio Art (BA/BS)
Department of Communication
General Information
Communication: Broadcast/Digital Media (BA/BS)
Communication: Church Media (BA/BS)
Communication: Communication Studies (BA/BS)
Communication: Graphic Design (BA/BS)
Communication: Public Relations (BA/BS)
Department of Music
General Information
Interdisciplinary Studies (BMA)
Music (BA/BS)
Piano Performance and Pedagogy (BM)
Theory (BM)
Vocal Performance (BM)
Music Business (BA/BS)
EC-12 Certification Music Education (Choral) (BME)
College of Fine Arts Professional Studies Track
College of Fine Arts Professional Studies Track - Home
Art (BAS)
Communication (BAS)
Minors
Art
Broadcast Digital Media
Communication
Music
Music Business
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
General Information
Bachelor's
Criminal Justice (BA/BS)
English (BA)
History (BA/BS)
Interdisciplinary Studies (BA/BS)
Political Science (BA/BS)
Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (BA/BS)
Psychology (BA/BS)
Spanish (BA)
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Professional Studies Track
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Professional Studies Track - Home
Criminal Justice (BAS)
English (BAS)
History (BAS)
Interdisciplinary Studies (BAS)
Political Science (BAS)
Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (BAS)
Psychology (BAS)
Minors
Criminal Justice
English
History
Legal Studies
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Modern Languages – Chinese
Pre-Professional Program
Pre-Law Program
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
General Information
Bachelor's
Biology (BA/BS)
Cell Biology (BA/BS)
Computer Information Science (BA/BS)
Computer Science (BA/BS)
Cybersecurity (BS)
Environmental Science (BS)
Health Sciences (BS)
Kinesiology (BA/BS)
Macrobiology (BA/BS)
Mathematics (BA/BS)
Natural Sciences (BS)
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Professional Studies Track
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Professional Studies - Home
Biology (BAS)
Computer Information Science (BAS)
Kinesiology (BAS)
Minors
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering
Environmental Science
Kinesiology
Mathematics
Physics
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Professional Programs - Home
Pre-Dental and Pre-Medical Programs
Pre-Nursing Program
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy Program
Pre-Physician Assistant
Additional Pre-professional Programs for the Health Professions
School of Leadership
General Information
Minors
Leadership
Accelerated Graduate Placement (AGP)
General Information - AGP
Bachelor's to Master's Bridge Programs
General Information - Bridge Programs
Psychology and MA in Professional Counseling
Psychology and MA in Psychology
Undergraduate Courses
Course Coding and Numbering System
Common Course Number Index
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
Accounting - ACCT
Academics in Motion - AIM
Art - ART
Biblical Languages - BIBL
Biology - BIOL
Camp and Recreation Management - CPRM
Chemistry - CHEM
Chinese - CHIN
Christian Leadership - CLSC
Christian Studies - CHST
Communication - COMA
Computer Science - COSC
Criminal Justice - CRJS
Developing a Christian Mind - DCM
Economics - ECON
Education Courses
Education Courses - Home
Education - EDUC
Early Childhood (ECHE), Educational Psychology (EDEP), English as a Second Language (ESLS)
English (ENGL), General Science (GSCI), History (HIST), Math (MATH), Social Studies (SOST)
Reading
Special Education
English - ENGL
Engineering - ENGR
Entrepreneurship - ENTR
Environmental Science - ENSC
Finance - FINA
Fine Arts - FINE
Foundations - FOUN
Geology - GEOL
Health Care Management - HCMG
History - HIST
Honors Program - HNRS
Hospitality Management - HOST
Intercultural Studies (Missions) - INCS
Kinesiology - KNES
Leadership - LED
Legal Studies - LAW
Library - LIBR
Linguistics - LING
Management - MANA
Marketing - MRKT
Math - MATH
Music Business - MUSB
Music - MUSI
Natural Sciences - NASC
Philosophy - PHIL
Physical Science - PHSC
Physics - PHYS
Political Science - POLS
Politics, Philosophy, and Economics - PPE
Professional Studies - PRST
Psychology - PSYC
Religion - RELI
ROTC (Air Force) - AEST
ROTC (Army) - MILS
Sociology - SOCI
Spanish - SPAN
Sport Management - SPRM
Systems Technology and Information Management - STIM
Graduate
Admissions
Graduate Admissions
Graduate Academic Standards
Academic Standards - Home
Degree Requirements
Graduation Requirements for Masters Programs
Graduation Requirements for Doctoral Programs
Program Requirements
Cross-Listed Courses
Academic Load for Graduate Programs
Academic Load for Doctoral Programs
Audit Policy for Master's Programs
Continuous Progress (CP)
Independent Study/Research Courses
Common Professional Component (CPC) Courses
Adding and Dropping Courses
Doctoral Extended Leave
Official Withdrawal
Grading and Retention for Graduate Programs
Grading for Doctoral Programs
Probation and Suspension for Master's Programs
Probation and Suspension for Doctoral Programs
Application for Graduation
Transcript of Credits
Academic Conduct Policy
Academic Appeal and Academic Misconduct Procedure
Doctoral Academic Appeal Procedure
Attendance Policy
Graduate Academic Programs
Academic Programs Available
Graduate - Advanced Certificates
Advanced Certificates - Program Information
Advanced Certificate in Bilingual Education
Advanced Certificate in Business Intelligence and Analytics
Advanced Certificate in Children's Ministry Leadership
Advanced Certificate in Christian Counseling
Advanced Certificate in Christian Counseling Ministry
Advanced Certificate in Christian Ministry
Advanced Certificate in Christian School Administration
Advanced Certificate in Communication Skills for Professionals
Advanced Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction
Advanced Certificate in Digital Transformation
Advanced Certificate in East Asian Liberal Arts
Advanced Certificate in Education Ministry Leadership
Advanced Certificate in Educational Diagnostician
Advanced Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL)
Advanced Certificate in Family Ministry Leadership
Advanced Certificate in FinTech
Advanced Certificate in Global Leadership
Advanced Certificate in Higher Education Administration
Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management
Advanced Certificate in International Relations
Advanced Certificate in IT Security for Managers
Advanced Certificate in Leadership Studies
Advanced Certificate in Management
Advanced Certificate in Organizational Communication
Advanced Certificate in Principal as Instructional Leader
Advanced Certificate in Professional Counseling
Advanced Certificate in Professional Life Coaching
Advanced Certificate in Reading Specialist
Advanced Certificate in School Superintendency - Post Master's Certificate Program
Advanced Certificate in Special Education (EC-12)
Advanced Certificate in Special Needs Children's Ministry
Advanced Certificate in Student Affairs Leadership
Advanced Certificate in Student Ministry
Advanced Certificate in Supply Chain Management
Advanced Certificate in Technology Strategy and Consulting
Advanced Certificate in Theological Studies
Advanced Certificate in Worship Studies
College of Business
Master of Arts in Management
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Accounting
Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management
Master of Science in Ethical AI and Strategic Decision Sciences
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Information Technology and Management
Master of Science in Management
Master of Science in Organizational Change and Project Management
Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
Professional Online Master of Business Administration
College of Education
Master of Arts in Sport Management
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Master of Education in Reading
Master of Education in School Counseling
Master of Education in School Guidance
Master of Education in Special Education
Master of Education in Teaching
Master of Science in Kinesiology
Master of Science in Learning Technologies
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (K-12 Concentration)
College of Fine Arts
Master of Arts in Communication
Master of Music Education
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
Master of Arts in Professional Development
Master of Arts in Psychology
Master of Liberal Arts
Cook School of Leadership
Master of Arts in International Relations
Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Education in Higher Education
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies
Graduate School of Ministry
Master of Arts in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care
Master of Arts in Children's Ministry
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
Master of Arts in Education Ministry Leadership
Master of Arts in Family Ministry
Master of Arts in Global Leadership
Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Master of Arts in Worship Studies
Dual Masters Degree Programs
Master of Arts in Children's Ministry/Master of Arts in Christian Counseling
Master of Arts in Children's Ministry/Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Arts in Global Leadership
Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Professional Counseling
Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Liberal Arts
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling/Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling/Master of Arts in Global Leadership
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling/Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling/Master of Arts in Worship Studies
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Communication
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Global Leadership
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Worship Studies
Master of Arts in Communication/Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Master of Arts in Communication/Master of Arts in Worship Studies
Master of Arts in Global Leadership/Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Master of Arts in Global Leadership/Master of Science in Kinesiology
Master of Arts in Theological Studies/Master of Arts in Worship Studies
Graduate Courses
Art - ART
Business - BUAD
Children’s Ministry - MACH
Christian Ministry - MACM
Communication - COMA
Counseling - Christian - MACC
Counseling - Professional - COUN
Criminal Justice - CRJS
Cybersecurity - CYBS
Economics - ECON
Education Courses
Education Courses - Home
Bilingual Education - EDBE
Curriculum and Instruction - EDUC
Education - Seminars
Educational Leadership - EDAD
Elementary/Early Childhood - ECHE
English as a Second Language - ESLS
General - EDUC
Learning Technologies - EDUC
Montessori - EDUC
Multisensory - EDUC
Music Education - MME
Reading - READ
School Counseling - EDSC
Science - GSCI
Social Studies - SOST
Special Education - SPED
Education Ministry Leadership
English - ENGL
Family Ministry - MAFM
Finance - FINA
Global Leadership - MAGL
Higher Education - HIED
History - HIST
International Relations - MAIR
Kinesiology - KINE
Information Technology and Management - MSITM
Leadership - MAL
Learning Technologies - LTEC
Liberal Arts - MALA
Management - MANA
Marketing - MRKT
Math - MATH
Ministry - MINS
Music Education - MUSI
Political Science - POLS
Professional Development - MAPD
Project Management - PROJ
Psychology - PSYC
Sport Management - SPRM
Supply Chain Management - SCM
Theology - THEO
Worship Studies - WORS
Doctoral Course Descriptions
Doctoral Course Descriptions - Home
EDD in Educational Leadership Course Descriptions
EDDL in Educational Leadership - LEAD
EDDL in Educational Leadership (K-12)- EDDL, EDDS
PHD in Leadership Studies Course Descriptions
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Minor in Applied Linguistics
Minor in East Asian Studies
Minor in Great Texts
Minor in Military Science/Aerospace Studies
Applied Linguistics Program
Global Studies Programs
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
University Honors Program
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Honors
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Academic Conduct Policy
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Academic Appeals and Academic Misconduct Appeals Procedure
Academic Probation, Suspension, and Withdrawal
Academic Regulations
Undergraduate Academic Programs
Academic Programs Available
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
Undergraduate Certificates - General Information
Certificate in Advertising and Promotions
Certificate in Biblical Studies
Certificate in Business as Mission
Certificate in Business Communication
Certificate in Criminal Justice for Organizational Security or Law Enforcement
Certificate of East Asian Studies
Certificate in Health Care Management
Certificate in Lay Leadership for Education or Sports Ministries
Certificate in Marketing Practices
Certificate in Music and Worship Ministry
Certificate in Systems Technology and Information Management
Associate Degrees
Associate Degree - General Information
Associate of Arts
Associate of Arts (Teacher Preparation)
Associate of Biblical Studies
Associate of Business Administration
Associate of Christian Studies
Associate of Engineering
Associate of Interdisciplinary Studies
Associate of Science
Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's Degree Requirements
Minimum Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree
General Studies Requirements and Suggested Plans
Major Field of Study and Optional Academic Minor
College of Business
General Information
Bachelor's Degrees
Accounting (BBA)
Entrepreneurship (BBA)
Finance (BBA)
Management (BBA)
Marketing (BBA)
College of Business Professional Studies Track
College of Business Professional Studies Track - Home
Accounting (BBS)
Business Administration (BBS)
Entrepreneurship (BBS)
Finance (BBS)
Management (BBS)
Marketing (BBS)
Minors
Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Management
Marketing
College of Christian Faith
General Information
Bachelor's Degrees
Biblical Studies (BA)
Christian Studies (BA/BS)
Intercultural Studies (Missions) (BA/BS)
Philosophy (BA/BS)
College of Christian Faith Professional Studies Track
College of Christian Studies Professional Studies Track
Christian Ministries (BAS)
Minors
Biblical Studies
Christian Studies
Intercultural Studies (Missions)
Philosophy
College of Education
General Information
Bachelor's Degrees
Core Subjects EC-6 with Science of Teaching Reading: EC-6 Teacher Certification (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 4-8 Teacher Certification (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 4-8 Certification English Language Arts and Reading (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 4-8 Certification Mathematics (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 4-8 Certification Science (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 7-12 Certification (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 7-12 Certification English, Language Arts, and Reading (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 7-12 Certification (History Major) (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 7-12 Certification Life Science (Biology Major) (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 7-12 Certification (Mathematics Major) (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 7-12 Certification Science (Natural Sciences Major) (BAEd/BSEd)
Grades 7-12 Certification Speech (Communication Studies Major) (BAEd/BSEd)
EC-12 Certification (BAEd/BSEd)
EC-12 Certification Physical Education (Kinesiology Major) (BAEd/BSEd)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6 and Special Education Early Childhood-Grade 12 (BSEd)
EC-12 Certification Special Education (BSEd)
Sport Management (BA/BS)
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Pathways to Teaching Program
College of Fine Arts
General Information
Bachelor's
Department of Visual Arts
General Information
Art: Commercial Art (BA/BS)
Art: Digital Photography (BA/BS)
Art: Graphic Design (BA/BS)
Art: Studio Art (BA/BS)
Department of Communication
General Information
Communication: Broadcast/Digital Media (BA/BS)
Communication: Church Media (BA/BS)
Communication: Communication Studies (BA/BS)
Communication: Graphic Design (BA/BS)
Communication: Public Relations (BA/BS)
Department of Music
General Information
Interdisciplinary Studies (BMA)
Music (BA/BS)
Piano Performance and Pedagogy (BM)
Theory (BM)
Vocal Performance (BM)
Music Business (BA/BS)
EC-12 Certification Music Education (Choral) (BME)
College of Fine Arts Professional Studies Track
College of Fine Arts Professional Studies Track - Home
Art (BAS)
Communication (BAS)
Minors
Art
Broadcast Digital Media
Communication
Music
Music Business
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
General Information
Bachelor's
Criminal Justice (BA/BS)
English (BA)
History (BA/BS)
Interdisciplinary Studies (BA/BS)
Political Science (BA/BS)
Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (BA/BS)
Psychology (BA/BS)
Spanish (BA)
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Professional Studies Track
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Professional Studies Track - Home
Criminal Justice (BAS)
English (BAS)
History (BAS)
Interdisciplinary Studies (BAS)
Political Science (BAS)
Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (BAS)
Psychology (BAS)
Minors
Criminal Justice
English
History
Legal Studies
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Modern Languages – Chinese
Pre-Professional Program
Pre-Law Program
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
General Information
Bachelor's
Biology (BA/BS)
Cell Biology (BA/BS)
Computer Information Science (BA/BS)
Computer Science (BA/BS)
Cybersecurity (BS)
Environmental Science (BS)
Health Sciences (BS)
Kinesiology (BA/BS)
Macrobiology (BA/BS)
Mathematics (BA/BS)
Natural Sciences (BS)
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Professional Studies Track
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Professional Studies - Home
Biology (BAS)
Computer Information Science (BAS)
Kinesiology (BAS)
Minors
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering
Environmental Science
Kinesiology
Mathematics
Physics
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Professional Programs - Home
Pre-Dental and Pre-Medical Programs
Pre-Nursing Program
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy Program
Pre-Physician Assistant
Additional Pre-professional Programs for the Health Professions
School of Leadership
General Information
Minors
Leadership
Accelerated Graduate Placement (AGP)
General Information - AGP
Bachelor's to Master's Bridge Programs
General Information - Bridge Programs
Psychology and MA in Professional Counseling
Psychology and MA in Psychology
Undergraduate Courses
Course Coding and Numbering System
Common Course Number Index
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
Accounting - ACCT
Academics in Motion - AIM
Art - ART
Biblical Languages - BIBL
Biology - BIOL
Camp and Recreation Management - CPRM
Chemistry - CHEM
Chinese - CHIN
Christian Leadership - CLSC
Christian Studies - CHST
Communication - COMA
Computer Science - COSC
Criminal Justice - CRJS
Developing a Christian Mind - DCM
Economics - ECON
Education Courses
Education Courses - Home
Education - EDUC
Early Childhood (ECHE), Educational Psychology (EDEP), English as a Second Language (ESLS)
English (ENGL), General Science (GSCI), History (HIST), Math (MATH), Social Studies (SOST)
Reading
Special Education
English - ENGL
Engineering - ENGR
Entrepreneurship - ENTR
Environmental Science - ENSC
Finance - FINA
Fine Arts - FINE
Foundations - FOUN
Geology - GEOL
Health Care Management - HCMG
History - HIST
Honors Program - HNRS
Hospitality Management - HOST
Intercultural Studies (Missions) - INCS
Kinesiology - KNES
Leadership - LED
Legal Studies - LAW
Library - LIBR
Linguistics - LING
Management - MANA
Marketing - MRKT
Math - MATH
Music Business - MUSB
Music - MUSI
Natural Sciences - NASC
Philosophy - PHIL
Physical Science - PHSC
Physics - PHYS
Political Science - POLS
Politics, Philosophy, and Economics - PPE
Professional Studies - PRST
Psychology - PSYC
Religion - RELI
ROTC (Air Force) - AEST
ROTC (Army) - MILS
Sociology - SOCI
Spanish - SPAN
Sport Management - SPRM
Systems Technology and Information Management - STIM
Graduate
Admissions
Graduate Admissions
Graduate Academic Standards
Academic Standards - Home
Degree Requirements
Graduation Requirements for Masters Programs
Graduation Requirements for Doctoral Programs
Program Requirements
Cross-Listed Courses
Academic Load for Graduate Programs
Academic Load for Doctoral Programs
Audit Policy for Master's Programs
Continuous Progress (CP)
Independent Study/Research Courses
Common Professional Component (CPC) Courses
Adding and Dropping Courses
Doctoral Extended Leave
Official Withdrawal
Grading and Retention for Graduate Programs
Grading for Doctoral Programs
Probation and Suspension for Master's Programs
Probation and Suspension for Doctoral Programs
Application for Graduation
Transcript of Credits
Academic Conduct Policy
Academic Appeal and Academic Misconduct Procedure
Doctoral Academic Appeal Procedure
Attendance Policy
Graduate Academic Programs
Academic Programs Available
Graduate - Advanced Certificates
Advanced Certificates - Program Information
Advanced Certificate in Bilingual Education
Advanced Certificate in Business Intelligence and Analytics
Advanced Certificate in Children's Ministry Leadership
Advanced Certificate in Christian Counseling
Advanced Certificate in Christian Counseling Ministry
Advanced Certificate in Christian Ministry
Advanced Certificate in Christian School Administration
Advanced Certificate in Communication Skills for Professionals
Advanced Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction
Advanced Certificate in Digital Transformation
Advanced Certificate in East Asian Liberal Arts
Advanced Certificate in Education Ministry Leadership
Advanced Certificate in Educational Diagnostician
Advanced Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL)
Advanced Certificate in Family Ministry Leadership
Advanced Certificate in FinTech
Advanced Certificate in Global Leadership
Advanced Certificate in Higher Education Administration
Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management
Advanced Certificate in International Relations
Advanced Certificate in IT Security for Managers
Advanced Certificate in Leadership Studies
Advanced Certificate in Management
Advanced Certificate in Organizational Communication
Advanced Certificate in Principal as Instructional Leader
Advanced Certificate in Professional Counseling
Advanced Certificate in Professional Life Coaching
Advanced Certificate in Reading Specialist
Advanced Certificate in School Superintendency - Post Master's Certificate Program
Advanced Certificate in Special Education (EC-12)
Advanced Certificate in Special Needs Children's Ministry
Advanced Certificate in Student Affairs Leadership
Advanced Certificate in Student Ministry
Advanced Certificate in Supply Chain Management
Advanced Certificate in Technology Strategy and Consulting
Advanced Certificate in Theological Studies
Advanced Certificate in Worship Studies
College of Business
Master of Arts in Management
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Accounting
Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management
Master of Science in Ethical AI and Strategic Decision Sciences
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Information Technology and Management
Master of Science in Management
Master of Science in Organizational Change and Project Management
Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
Professional Online Master of Business Administration
College of Education
Master of Arts in Sport Management
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Master of Education in Reading
Master of Education in School Counseling
Master of Education in School Guidance
Master of Education in Special Education
Master of Education in Teaching
Master of Science in Kinesiology
Master of Science in Learning Technologies
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (K-12 Concentration)
College of Fine Arts
Master of Arts in Communication
Master of Music Education
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
Master of Arts in Professional Development
Master of Arts in Psychology
Master of Liberal Arts
Cook School of Leadership
Master of Arts in International Relations
Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Education in Higher Education
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies
Graduate School of Ministry
Master of Arts in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care
Master of Arts in Children's Ministry
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
Master of Arts in Education Ministry Leadership
Master of Arts in Family Ministry
Master of Arts in Global Leadership
Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Master of Arts in Worship Studies
Dual Masters Degree Programs
Master of Arts in Children's Ministry/Master of Arts in Christian Counseling
Master of Arts in Children's Ministry/Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Arts in Global Leadership
Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Professional Counseling
Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Liberal Arts
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling/Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling/Master of Arts in Global Leadership
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling/Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling/Master of Arts in Worship Studies
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Communication
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Global Leadership
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Worship Studies
Master of Arts in Communication/Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Master of Arts in Communication/Master of Arts in Worship Studies
Master of Arts in Global Leadership/Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Master of Arts in Global Leadership/Master of Science in Kinesiology
Master of Arts in Theological Studies/Master of Arts in Worship Studies
Graduate Courses
Art - ART
Business - BUAD
Children’s Ministry - MACH
Christian Ministry - MACM
Communication - COMA
Counseling - Christian - MACC
Counseling - Professional - COUN
Criminal Justice - CRJS
Cybersecurity - CYBS
Economics - ECON
Education Courses
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Bilingual Education - EDBE
Curriculum and Instruction - EDUC
Education - Seminars
Educational Leadership - EDAD
Elementary/Early Childhood - ECHE
English as a Second Language - ESLS
General - EDUC
Learning Technologies - EDUC
Montessori - EDUC
Multisensory - EDUC
Music Education - MME
Reading - READ
School Counseling - EDSC
Science - GSCI
Social Studies - SOST
Special Education - SPED
Education Ministry Leadership
English - ENGL
Family Ministry - MAFM
Finance - FINA
Global Leadership - MAGL
Higher Education - HIED
History - HIST
International Relations - MAIR
Kinesiology - KINE
Information Technology and Management - MSITM
Leadership - MAL
Learning Technologies - LTEC
Liberal Arts - MALA
Management - MANA
Marketing - MRKT
Math - MATH
Ministry - MINS
Music Education - MUSI
Political Science - POLS
Professional Development - MAPD
Project Management - PROJ
Psychology - PSYC
Sport Management - SPRM
Supply Chain Management - SCM
Theology - THEO
Worship Studies - WORS
Doctoral Course Descriptions
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EDD in Educational Leadership Course Descriptions
EDDL in Educational Leadership - LEAD
EDDL in Educational Leadership (K-12)- EDDL, EDDS
PHD in Leadership Studies Course Descriptions