BACKGROUND
Abilene Christian University is a leader in Christian higher education, and their mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU welcomes all students who value the strong Christian environment and exceptional teaching offered on the campus. Required Bible courses and daily chapel services contribute to a strong Christian faith which is an important aspect of the lives of ACU students. All faculty, staff, administrators and members of the Board of Trustees are Christians.
ACU also offers a distance learning online program. This online branch of the university accommodates the needs of those students whose schedules don’t allow them to attend a traditional classroom setting and yet still have the desire to develop their careers.
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PRO
– 59 National athletics championships
– Beautiful, 208-acre, modern campus 180 miles west of Dallas/Fort Worth area
– Graduates accepted to medical schools at a rate more than twice the national average
– Graduates accepted into law schools at a rate of more than 90 percent.
– One of only 13 private universities in nation with accredited journalism program
– Embraces modern technology as an iTunes University partner
– Online program accommodates working adults
CON
– Primarily for Christian students
– Only offers Master’s degrees online
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Traditional students of Abilene Christian University may choose from 61 baccalaureate majors that include more than 100 areas of study, 26 Master’s degree programs and one doctoral program.
For those attending Abilene’s Online program, the following degrees are available:
– Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation
– Certificate in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation
– Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
– Master of Education in Higher Education Affairs
– Master of Education in Leadership of Learning
– Master of Education in Special Education
– Master of Science in Organizational and Human Resource Development
SCHOOLS
The main campus is located in Abilene, Texas and provides a traditional college experience. Students whose schedules do not allow a classroom-based education, or do not live in the area, are able to earn a variety of Master’s degrees via Abilene Christian University Online.
STUDENT LIFE
Students arrive at ACU from every state and from more than 60 nations worldwide, providing a diverse life-altering experience in a rich Christian environment. At its best, living in these communities encourages the combining of new ideas, student development, dialogues, and personal growth.
ACU strives to create an atmosphere that will enrich students both socially as well as academically. Abilene has a strong community of faith as well as academics, and a vibrant residential community. Residential living is an integral part of the ACU experience.
Students attending Abilene Christian University Online will typically not enjoy the same experiences as those attending class on campus. There is less interaction with students and faculty, but you’re also able to complete courses more quickly and solely focus on your educational goals.
CONCLUSION
ACU is an innovative, Christ-centered community that engages students in authentic spiritual and intellectual growth, equipping them to make a difference in the world. The ACU experience – whether on the Abilene campus, in study abroad programs, at education centers, or through an ACU virtual community – will help develop students’ intellect, grow closer to God, prepare for a meaningful career and address global challenges with a Christian worldview.
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