Top Four Reasons to Choose ACU
1. Academic excellence: ranked within the top 25 in America's Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report, named one of the Best Western Colleges by The Princeton Review and included in the 2007-08 edition of America's Best Christian Colleges.
2. Innovator: #1 in a new category in U.S. News & World Report saluting innovation, winner of the 2008 'Innovator Award' for mobile learning by Campus Technology, one of the first universities selected as an iTunes university partner and a leader in using Apple's iPod technology as a learning tool for students.
3. Long and proud heritage: founded in 1906 and affiliated with the Churches of Christ and dedicated to educating students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation (Master's)
Abilene Christian University’s Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation is a faith-based, online program that prepares you to analyze, address and manage conflict effectively and professionally. You will gain in-depth preparation that is invaluable to you if you are seeking a career in dispute resolution or find yourself with significant peacemaking opportunities in your chosen career. The program will prepare you for leadership roles in careers in dispute resolution and in a wide range of disciplines requiring the effective management of conflict.
Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation (Certificate)
Abilene Christian University’s Conflict Resolution Certificate is a 15 credit-hour program designed to prepare students to analyze, address, and manage conflict effectively and professionally. A key feature of the program is its emphasis on reconciliation. There are many professions in which the certificate has direct application including human resource management, healthcare, education, law enforcement, military, government, and social services. It is of critical importance to corporate, civic, and church leaders. Upon completion of the coursework, participants will receive a graduate certificate in Conflict Resolution, which also may be applied toward ACU’s online Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation or the Master of Education in Leadership of Learning.
Master of Education in Higher Education Affairs
Abilene Christian University’s Master of Higher Education, Emphasis in College Student Affairs and Conflict Management is a faith-based, online program designed to prepare you for professional careers in a broad range of higher education settings. This program is designed for the recent college graduate or the working student development professional who resides in a higher education setting and needs advanced training. You will be prepared for roles such as residence life director, academic advisor, international student coordinator, financial aid counselor, intramural director, career services advisor, and many others. This degree will also provide a solid foundation for future doctoral work in higher education.
Master of Science in Organizational and Human Resource Development
Abilene Christian University’s Master of Science in Organizational and Human Resource Development is a faith-based, online program that prepares you for leadership roles in organizations. You will become decision makers skilled in critical thinking, strategic planning, conflict resolution, and an appreciation for diversity.
Master of Education Special Education
Abilene Christian University’s Master of Education in Special Education is a faith-based, online program that focuses on the design and delivery of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities. The program can also prepare you to function as a special education teacher. This online graduate degree includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies.
Master of Education in Leadership of Learning
Abilene Christian University’s Master of Education in Leadership of Learning is a faith-based, online program designed to empower you as an educational leader who promotes instruction in safe and productive learning environments. The program’s unique emphasis on conflict resolution equips you with the relevant skills critical for handling conflict and incorporating peacemaking into your daily routine. You will be prepared for leadership roles such as principals, department chairs, supervisors, and other leadership roles in public and private K-12 schools.
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Abilene Christian University’s Master of Education Curriculum and Instruction is a faith-based, online program that prepares you to supervise instructional and support personnel at the school building, facility or staff level. This program is designed for practicing classroom teachers like you who seek additional training in working on instructional design. The degree could also benefit you by fulfilling district requirements to earn a graduate degree for continued employment.