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 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.
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
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Abilene Christian University's Master of Education Curriculum and
Instruction is an 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 Higher Education Affairs
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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 in Leadership of Learning (Principalship)
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Abilene Christian University's Master of Education in Leadership
of Learning is an 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.
Master of Science in Organizational and Human Resource
Development
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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.
Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution
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Abilene Christian University's Certificate in Conflict Resolution
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, health care, 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.
Graduate Certificate in Superintendency
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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 designed to help students seeking
superintendency:
- Understand the responsibilities of a superintendent from the
perspectives of political dynamics and their connections to the
policy process.
- Evaluate educational facilities related to planning,
financing, design, construction and maintenance.
- Evaluate the financing of public education to effectively
produce student learning.
- Understand the foundations and contemporary issues in K-12
curriculum and assessment from the perspective of a
superintendent.
