Higher Education Leadership

As a Graduate student, your textbooks are automatically provided to you via two platforms: Slingshot and Perlego. Sources that are fulfilled via Slingshot will be shipped to you or accessible as an eBook through your Slingshot student portal. Books that are accessible via Perlego can be accessed through Perlego’s eLibrary. 

The cost of textbooks is covered by the resource fee for each course. Students are able to opt out of these services, but the resource fee will still be fully charged. Please refer to the Graduate Steps for Success course in Blackboard for more information.

GEN 501 – Graduate Writing and Research

1. Burns, J. S., Shoup, J. R., & Simmons Jr., D. C. (2014). Organizational leadership: Foundations and practices for Christians. InterVarsity Press. 978-0830840502 (accessible via Perlego)
2. Neumann, J. W. (2016). A professor’s guide to writing essays: The no-nonsense plan for better writing (2nd ed.). Edinburg, TX: Self-Published. 978-0692822524 (fulfilled via Slingshot)
3. Williams, V. K. (2016). I’m not a writer…I’m just in graduate school: A guide to writing critically, clearly and coherently. Tampa, FL: Chrysalis Consulting. 978-1533392916 (fulfilled via Slingshot)

BUS 515 – Financial Stewardship

All resources for this course are provided directly in Blackboard, no required texts will be fulfilled.

EDL 565 – Learning Theory and Teaching Strategies

1. Johnson, A. P. (2019). Essential learning theories: Application to authentic teaching situations. Rowman & Littlefield. 978-1475852707 (fulfilled via Slingshot)

EDL 570 – Leadership in Educational Technology

1. Kim, J. & Maloney, E. (2020). Learning innovation and the future of higher education. Johns Hopkins University Press. (accessible through Grace’s Library via BML Ebook collection in EBSCO Host) 

EDL 575 – Curriculum Development and Assessment

1. Kuh, G. D., & Ikenberry, S. O., & Jankowski, N. A., & Cain, T. R, & Ewell, P. T., & Hutchings, P., & Kinzie, J. (2015). Using evidence of student learning to improve higher education. (1st ed.). Jossey-Bass. 111890339 (accessible via Perlego)

EDL 580 – Contemporary Issues and Innovation in Higher Education

1. Gasman, M., & Samayoa A. C. (Eds.) (2019). Contemporary issues in higher education: Core concepts in higher education. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. 978-1138344600 (fulfilled via Slingshot)

EDL 585 – Student Support Services and Retention Strategies

1. Moxley, D., Najor-Durack, A., Dumbrigue, C. (2013). Keeping students in higher education. Routledge Taylor and Francis Group. 978-0749430887 (fulfilled via Slingshot)

LEA 505 – Organizational Ethics

1. Johnson, C.E. (2021). Meeting the ethical challenges of leadership: Casting light or shadow. (7th ed.). Sage. 978-1544351643 (fulfilled via Slingshot)

LEA 540 – Organizational Behavior

1. Burns, John S., Shoup, John R., and Simmons, Donald C. (2014). Organizational leadership: Foundations and practices for Christians. IVP Academic. 9780830840502 (accessible via Perlego)
2. Kotter, J. (2012). Leading change. Harvard Business Review Press. 9781422186435 (fulfilled via Slingshot)

LEA 545 – Leading with Cultural Intelligence

1. Livermore, D. (2015). Leading with cultural Intelligence. AMACOM Publishing. 9780814449172 (accessible via Perlego)
2. Elmer, D. (2002). Cross-Cultural connections: Stepping out and fitting in around the world. InterVarsity Press. 9780830823093 (accessible via Perlego)

CAP 595 – Graduate Studies Capstone

Blanchard, K., Hodges. P., & Hendry, P. (2016). Lead like Jesus revisited: Lessons from the greatest role model of all time. Thomas Nelson. 978-0718077259 (fulfilled via Slingshot)

Your professors have first hand knowledge working in their areas of instruction, along with advanced degrees and higher education experience. They are eager not just to instruct, but to guide you on your faith journey and pray for you throughout your time here. Their desire is to help you succeed and equip you for where God has called you.

Students in the Online Master's programs will be able to:

• Complete a Master's degree in as few as 20 months
• Attend class asynchronously online and minimize interference from work schedules and family responsibilities
• Improve writing skills through our university Writing Center at our virtual Academic Center for Excellence.
• Enhance virtual presentation and technology skills to maximize ministry effectiveness and/or leadership skills
• Meet in a collaborative format and benefit from the varied experiences and ideas of classmates
• Obtain a degree that opens a wide range of opportunities, including pursuing doctoral studies
• Attend small virtual classes with the same students, developing teamwork skills and mutual support
• Receive individualized instruction and specific attention
• Gain satisfaction by fulfilling an educational goal

One course at a time, on your own time, in as little as 20 months. Students may enroll full-time or part-time and complete their coursework throughout the week at a time of day that is convenient for them.

Advance your career from the comfort of your own home.

Our online master’s degrees are designed for busy professionals who desire to advance their careers. Through our flexible classes, our professors will encourage and mentor you as you expand your current pursuits.

Experience a caring community.

Connect with professors and students who will come alongside you as you pursue higher education and growth in Christ. At Grace, we’re passionate about equipping and supporting you to serve the Lord and others in all that God has called you to do.

Strengthen your biblical foundation.

At Grace Christian University, the Word of God is taught, valued, and celebrated. Deepen your knowledge of God’s Word as you receive an education grounded in objective Biblical truth.

The Grace Experience.

As closely as possible, the Graduate Studies program will reproduce the experience of undergraduate students (On Campus and Online) in an authentic Grace Christian University experience, expressing the ethos, core values, and historic mission of the University. This includes the University’s commitment to being a Bible-centered institution, committed to our historic Grace theological position, which values transformative relationships and service to church and society.

Our Enrollment Advisors are there for you.
One-on-one coaching through the admissions process and the first class with your assigned Enrollment Advisor. Your advisor will want to know:

• Your passion
• Your path and goals
• Life circumstances that could help or hinder your success
• How can they pray for and with you

Your advisor will take this information seriously and provide tailored care as you get started with your degree.

We Prioritize You
Your goals and giftings are prioritized so they drive your success; this is opposed to a one-size fits all mentality & communication.

We take care of all class registration and your personalized education plan is created when you begin your program, so you are able to see all courses required until your graduate date.

One Class at a Time
No required log-in time (you log in throughout the week when it works best for your schedule!)

Students finish their online degrees in the same period as if they were attending an on-campus program.

Our Professors Care
Staff and faculty care about each student's eternal impact, which influences the care and resources we provide. Professors care and are easily accessible.

Low professor-to-student ratio:

• Online Undergraduate - 9.3 students per course section
• Online Graduate - 7 students per course section

The Bible is Central
All classes are taught from a biblical foundation, regardless of subject, with weekly devotions.

Low Cost Quality Education
Low tuition for a private Christian education.