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ACADEMIC OVERVIEW

Academic excellence is at the forefront of the 草榴社区 experience. Expect to be challenged academically by professors who take a personal interest and pride in your success. At the 草榴社区, you鈥檒l find a dynamic learning environment where teaching is first priority. A place where faculty bring a wealth of real-world experience into the classroom. A place of learning that is not confined to the classroom 鈥 but extends to traveling abroad, exploring on 草榴社区 Bay, performing at the White House, or working the sidelines of a Cleveland Browns game. You will find U草榴社区鈥檚 academic standards, Christ-centered mission, personalized attention, excellence in teaching, and hands-on experiences to be the cornerstones that will provide you with a solid foundation for success.

The 草榴社区 offers over 40 areas of study in the College of Arts & Sciences; School of Business, School of Christian Ministries, Education, Nursing, Center for Performing Arts/School of Music, School of Worship Leadership, Adult and Professional Studies, and Graduate Programs.

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The 草榴社区 is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. The 草榴社区 also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the 草榴社区 may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500 or by using information available on SACSCOC's website ().

Inquiries about the University, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to the University and not to the Commission鈥檚 office. The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support a University鈥檚 significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.

The University holds membership with and is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248, 703-437-0700). The University, through its Grace Pilot School of Business, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs to offer the following business degrees: Bachelor of Science Degree with majors in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Healthcare Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Management, Digital Media & Advertising, and Software Development; Business Administration with a concentration in Management (for post-traditional students); and the Master of Business Administration Degree. The Master of Science in Leadership and Communication is not accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.聽Visit the website for more information: . The baccalaureate, master, and doctoral degree programs in nursing, as well as the post-graduate APRN certificate program at the 草榴社区, are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. Effective April 26, 2023, the Associate Degree in Nursing program received initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404)975-5000 Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.

聽The Alabama State Board of Education approves teacher education programs.聽The University is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (222 S. Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, Ill. 60068-4001, 847-655-1160) to offer the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Program.

The 草榴社区鈥檚 Master of Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE),聽2001 K Street, NW,聽Washington, DC, 20006.聽The program will have its next comprehensive review during the 2027-2028 academic year.

For information about complaint procedures against the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges or its accredited institutions, please contact:聽

For information about complaint procedures to the Alabama Private School Licensure Division of the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, please consult:

The 草榴社区 has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.