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Online Programs
Discover and expand your calling from anywhere.
With Grace Christian University’s online degrees, you can further your education no matter where you are. Our online programs are designed to help you become equipped for the Lord’s calling on your life, while working through your classes anytime, anywhere.
Grace’s online degrees offer the same, high-quality level of education as our on-campus options, at less cost to you. Each degree also includes required Bible and Theology courses. No matter what track you choose, you’ll graduate with a deeper knowledge of God and His Word, prepared to make an eternal impact wherever you go.
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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
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ELECTIVE TRACKS
MASTER'S
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Business
The Associate of Arts in Business will introduce students to foundational business principles and equips them with the essential skills needed for both non-profit and for-profit business organizations.
General Studies
Are you unsure of what degree to pursue? Do you want a solid biblical foundation before continuing further studies? Do you want to discover God’s will for your life?
Leadership & Ministry
The Associate of Arts in Leadership & Ministry is for adults involved in or preparing for ministry as a vocation or avocation.
Social Science
The Associate of Arts in Social Science lays a foundation for those interested in serving individuals, families, and society.
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Business
The Bachelor of Science in Business builds on the foundation of key business principles from a biblical worldview.
Communication
The Global Communication degree equips students to work and communicate effectively cross-culturally.
Criminal Justice
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice will build on the associate’s degree to prepare students to be involved in the criminal justice system from a Christian perspective.
Human Services
The Bachelor of Science in Human Services will provide a comprehensive understanding of helping and healing relationships that enable graduates to serve individuals, families, and society.
Leadership & Ministry
The Bachelor of Science in Leadership & Ministry degree is for adults involved in or preparing for ministry as a vocation. Students are challenged to think biblically about all aspects of life, develop spirituality in themselves and others, enhance their ministry skills and engage with the world.
Psychology
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology has been designed to prepare graduates to go beyond diagnosing and treating mental illness. Students majoring in the science of psychology learn how to ethically use research to improve people’s lives with respect to family, employment, and recreation.
ELECTIVE TRACK OPTIONS
An elective track is a group of four courses grouped based on a single topic. Students may select a single elective track or select four individual electives. The strategic choice of electives allows the student to tailor a selected degree to their personal or career pursuits or to explore topics of interest. Elective Tracks do not appear on the diploma, nor are they documented on the student’s official transcript.
The following elective tracks can be added to the Bachelor of Science in Human Services, Leadership and Ministry, and Psychology.Â
BUSINESS TRACK
Choose 12 credits from the following:
- BUS 255: Fundamentals of Business Law
- BUS 430: Management of Marketing
- BUS 465: Finance and Budgeting for Managers
- BUS 470: Personnel Development
- BUS 475: Operations Management
- BUS 485, Strategic Management
- ECO 305: Introduction to Economics
- MKT 265: Social Media Marketing
- Elective course(s) chosen in consultation with the Academic Advisor
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRACK
Choose 12 credits from the following:
- CJS 310: Criminal Law
- CJS 315: Criminal Procedure
- CJS 330: Law Enforcement and Corrections
- CJS 350: Criminology and Social Deviance
- CJS 370: Juvenile Law and Delinquency
- CJS 440: Culture, Crime, Ethics and Justice
- PSY 325: Social Psychology
- PSY 456: Survival Psychology
- Elective course(s) chosen in consultation with the Academic Advisor
GLOBAL COMMUNICATION TRACK
Choose 12 credits from the following:
- COM 210: Foundations of Communication
- COM 220: Intercultural Communication
- COM 250: Interpersonal Communication
- COM 330: Culture and Conflict Communication
- COM 350: Leadership and Group Communication
- COM 370: Crisis Communication
- COM 420: Public Relations
- Elective course(s) chosen in consultation with the Academic Advisor
LEADERSHIP & MINISTRY TRACK
Choose 12 credits from the following:
- BIB 342: Life of Christ
- LEA 273: Issues in Christian Leadership
- LEA 472: Mobilization of Volunteers
- MIN 362: Marketplace Ministry
- MIN 467: Basic Counseling
- THE 348: Biblical Perspectives on Wealth and Poverty
- Elective course(s) chosen in consultation with the Academic Advisor
PASTORAL STUDIES TRACK (Leadership & Ministry Students Only)
Choose 12 credits from the following:
- COM 220: Intercultural Communication
- MIN 415: Ministry of the Local Church
- THE 335: Principles and Practice of Worship
- MIN 462: Teaching and Preaching
- BIB 408: Genesis
- PSY 363: End of Life Matters
- WOM 300: Women in Church Administration and Leadership
- YTH 300: Philosophy and Theology of Youth Ministry
- Elective course(s) chosen in consultation with the Academic Advisor
SOCIAL SCIENCES TRACK
Choose 12 credits from the following:
- CJS 440: Culture, Crime, Ethics and Justice
- COM 250: Interpersonal Communication
- COM 330: Culture and Conflict Management
- COM 400: Popular Culture and Communication
- PSY 310: Abnormal Psychology
- PSY 325: Social Psychology
- PSY 361: Psychology and Culture of the Aging Process
- PSY 363: End of Life Matters
- PSY 467: Memory Loss and Aging
- Any other SOC, PSY or CJS course(s) chosen in consultation with the Academic Advisor
MASTER'S PROGRAMS
Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership
The Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership is a fully online, 33 credit hour accelerated graduate degree designed to prepare you to serve in an advanced academic or administrative position in a postsecondary institution.
Master of Arts in Ministry
The Master of Arts in Ministry is a fully online, 36 credit hour graduate degree designed to refresh your biblical and theological outlook and hone the practical skills you need for ministry in 21st-century church and culture.
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership is a fully online, 30 credit hour graduate degree designed to give you the practical skills you need to succeed as a leader in your chosen field.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a fully online, 36 credit hour accelerated graduate degree designed to prepare you for Business as Mission and equip you with the skills needed to take your career in business to a higher level.
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