At Grace, we understand that one of the biggest challenges relates to the cost of your career. We want to alleviate your anxiety so this doesn’t hinder your ability to pursue God’s calling on your life.
Dual Degrees
Dual Degrees at Grace Christian University
Preparing you for your calling by equipping you for your career
We will guide you to be a loving light to the world
We will use scripture as the foundation of your path
We will provide you with a learning community
We will prepare you for a higher level career
EDUCATION WITH SCRIPTURE AT THE CENTER
At Grace, we know that the Bible is essential to a Christian education. We want to help you to stand on God’s Word as you begin your career.
PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY
Our Dual Degrees provide the necessary core to give students skills for life, allowing them to focus on possibilities – not obstacles.
INSTRUCTORS WHO CARE
You’re more than just a name. Our professors and staff believe in the importance of investing in each student at Grace.
Why choose a Dual Degree?
Many of our students visit campus and fall in love with our community. We know we are a small university and that is what makes us special. Students pursuing a Dual Degree are choosing to engage deeply with our spiritual core and pursue a degree beyond what we offer in-house.
Earn two degrees at the same time
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies
from Grace Christian University
+
Your Selected Degree
from Partner Institution
Choose Your Unique Career Path
A biblically informed education takes a student’s natural talents, gifts, and passions and prepares them to serve effectively and immediately. At Grace Christian University we offer students many unique paths to pursue their calling.
Grace Christian University partners with Cornerstone University and Davenport University to expand Grace students’ degree options beyond what is offered solely at Grace. Students have the opportunity to set themselves apart by earning two degrees (one from Grace and one from the partner institution) when they complete their undergraduate studies.
Major at Grace
Every major at Grace Christian is focused on intertwining spiritual and academic growth. The school aims to develop passionate servants of Jesus that emphasize the integration of character transformation, ministry experience, and biblical truth.
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
The Mission of the Interdisciplinary Studies program is to provide students with a solid academic foundation in the Bible, arts, and sciences as well as foster critical thinking and writing skills. The world in which we live is increasingly becoming more complex, and complex problems require multifaceted solutions. The Interdisciplinary Studies program at Grace Christian University will enhance students’ desire to see effective change in the world with opportunities to think through complex problems to come up with creative solutions. This program offers the ability to build upon a biblical foundation providing the tools to be a creative problem solver and world changer.
Major Requirements – 33 credits, at least 15 credits in residence
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Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|
— |
Discipline / Area of Study |
15 |
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— |
Discipline / Area of Study |
15 |
|
IDS 438 |
Internship |
3 |
The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies is comprised of:
- Arts and Sciences Core 30 credits
- Bible and Theology Core 30 credits*
- Major 33 credits
- Undesignated Electives/Minor 27 credits
- Total Required for Degree 120 credits
* 18 credits for Degree Completion Transfer Students
For all the details, look up your Major in the Program Information section of the Catalog.
Cornerstone University
Grace students participating in the Dual Degree Agreement with Cornerstone University can select from any bachelor degree program offered at Cornerstone, with a few exceptions.* Students who pursue a dual degree opportunity are given full status at both Universities. Dual Degree students are not guests students, but enjoy the same student privileges at both universities, including access to events, library and academic services at both universities, and alumni associations.
DEGREES
POPULAR DEGREES
- Exercise Science
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Pre-professional Programs
For a full list of degrees available, view the Cornerstone University Catalog.
* Exclusions are Engineering, Nursing and K-12 Music Education.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Minimum SAT 1000 / ACT 19 / Classic Learning Test 64
- Minimum high school GPA of 2.5
- Minimum transfer GPA of 2.0
- Send official high school and college transcripts
- Send official score reports for standardized tests
TUITION INFORMATION
Current Cornerstone University Tuition – $760/credit + approx. $300 fees per student
Davenport University
Grace Students participating in the Dual Degree Agreement with Davenport University can select from any Major in the field of Business or Technology. Students who pursue a dual degree opportunity are given full status at both Universities. Dual Degree students are not guests students, but enjoy the same student privileges at both universities, including access to events, library and academic services at both universities, and alumni associations.
DEGREES
POPULAR DEGREES
- Accounting
- Management
- Sport Management
- Computer Science
- Cyber Defence
- Nursing
For a full list of degrees available, view the Davenport University Catalog.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Provide official college transcripts showing successful completion of transferable college-level math and English. If official college transcript(s) do not show successful completion of transferable college-level math and English, a Minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required for admittance plus you must provide qualifying test scores (one of the following): SAT 940 / ACT 18
- Send official high school and college transcripts
- Send official score reports for standardized tests
TUITION INFORMATION
Current DU tuition $885/credit + approx. $400 fees per student
The Bible is Central
Grace Christian University is accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). ABHE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education and has designated Grace Christian University as an institute of higher education in which the Bible is central and the development of Christian life and ministry is essential.
Learn more at ABHE.ORG
APPLY NOW AT GRACE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Fill out the application form and declare your intended major, and someone will reach out to you within minutes. No entrance exam needed.
MEET ALL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Meet all admission requirements at partner institution.
APPLY AT PARTNER INSTITUTION
Apply for admission as a Consortium student at partner institution (typically in the second semester as a Grace student).
Scholarships & Cost
SCHOLARSHIPS
100% of freshmen receive Institutional Aid.
FINANCIAL AID
Grace Students graduate with 20% less debt than the national average.
For more information on this data visit
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