Abilene Christian University's (ACU) mission is to educate
students for Christian service and leadership throughout the
world. ACU has a serious commitment to bring its world-class
education to students in urban and global markets. ACU is a
national leader in Christian higher education and a place where
students, faculty, staff and alumni change the world.
ACU is affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The university
welcomes all students who value the strong Christian environment
and exceptional teaching offered online.
Abilene Christian University's Superintendency Certificate is
designed to prepare future school leaders for the essential
position of superintendent of K-12 schools. The program is for
practicing administrators and/or those with masters' degrees and
principal certificates who wish to work toward Superintendent
Certification. The Certificate has been built on national
standards and the online format allows working professionals to
fit required course work into their work schedule and complete
their certification requirements without ever leaving home.
The Certificate has been designed to help students seeking
superintendency:
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (Online)
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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.
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction - Special
Education (Online)
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Abilene Christian University's Master's 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 Higher Education (Online)
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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 Education and Certificate in Leadership of Digital
Learning (Online)
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Abilene Christian University offers the unique Master of
Education in Leadership of Digital Learning program online.
Digitization and globalization are changing the world, our lives,
our communities and the way students learn. To be viable, schools
must adapt to prepare our children for a rapidly changing future.
Leadership of Digital Learning is a totally online cutting-edge
program designed to produce well-defined leaders - leaders who
are digital savvy and prepared to lead change amid the anxiety,
complexity and potential of transforming education to this new
digital learning environment.
The Digital Learning degree is designed for any teacher or
administrator in K-12 education that wants to lead schools in
digital learning but understands that new understandings and
leadership skills will be required. Also offered as an online
certificate, the Digital Learning program will teach you how to:
- Lead a digital learning initiative in a school system so as
to add value for all children.
- Implement strategies and techniques for optimizing
institutional assimilation.
- Equip individuals and groups to positively respond to
emerging digital learning innovations within their school.
- Use strategies for optimizing system components,
administrative policies and classroom pedagogies for existing
digital learning systems.
Master of Education in Leadership of Learning - Principalship
(Online)
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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 roles as a
principal, department chair, supervisor, and other leadership
roles in public and private K-12 schools.
