Abilene Christian University

Through ACU's online Bachelor of Science in Management program, you'll attain proficiency in the four essential functions of management, develop a comprehensive comprehension of human motivation and behavior, and adeptly apply management frameworks in practical scenarios. Given the prevalence of international business operations, you'll also explore the economic, legal, and social dimensions of global commerce.

EXAMPLE COURSEWORK

• Managerial Accounting
• Business Statistics
• Global Strategy
• Principles of Marketing

This distinctive program provides instruction in core business fundamentals, covering areas such as organizational behavior, accounting, finance, management, and IT systems. Following this, you delve into essential marketing principles and techniques, including market research, audience analysis, targeting, and promotion. These topics are studied within the broader framework of legal, economic, and statistical concepts. Armed with these foundational elements, you can further your studies by choosing between a general or analytics concentration, allowing for deeper exploration of advanced courses.

EXAMPLE COURSEWORK

• Principles of Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Innovation
• Digital Marketing

The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership program is designed to enhance your abilities in leadership, communication, collaboration, and beyond. Through a deliberate emphasis on vocational development woven into every course, you'll gain profound insights into your identity, your place in the world, and your alignment with the life and purpose of God, all of which can inform your career path.

EXAMPLE COURSEWORK

• Self Assessment in Leadership
• Teams and Team Leadership
• Crisis Management in Organizations
• Ethics for Leaders

Strengthen your leadership skills and prepare to positively influence the culture within your organization. Our program is organized around five core competencies: personal development, positive leadership development, collaboration and communication, organizational assessment, and organizational culture.

Upon completion, graduates will be able to:

• Positively influence organizations through the expression of their vocations.
• Create, interpret, and administer practices that contribute to learning and human flourishing in organizational contexts.
• Build shared understanding and quality professional and personal relationships through available communication channels.
• Demonstrate an understanding of data, information, and empirical evidence and will apply organizational assessment strategies to their organizational contexts.
• Demonstrate healthy leadership practices to influence organizational culture.

The online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program at ACU educates you on safeguarding information systems against hackers, mitigators, and diverse cyber threats targeting the theft or compromise of sensitive data. This curriculum covers the essentials of cybersecurity along with topics such as programming, data management, systems defense, and thorough testing methodologies.

EXAMPLE COURSEWORK

• Introduction to Information, Technology, and Computing
• Systems Integration and Administration
• Cybersecurity Policies, Standards, and Compliance
• Cloud and Network Defense

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Administration program will equip you to create software applications and manage technology infrastructures, including networks, databases, and security, across diverse fields. You'll have the option to delve into specialized courses focused on application development or information assurance, providing you with the flexibility to pursue a career path that aligns with your interests and goals.

EXAMPLE COURSEWORK

• Fundamentals of Networking and Data Communications
• Web Technologies
• Database Administration
• Systems Integration and Admin.

The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program revolves around cybersecurity, featuring five specialized courses tailored to this essential aspect of technology. Aligned with professional certifications, our curriculum runs parallel to industry standards, ensuring students are equipped to excel in the field as high-performing professionals.

EXAMPLE COURSEWORK

• Strategic IT Leadership
• Technical Project Management
• Enterprise Architectures and Systems
• System Certification & Accreditation

This program will equip you to enhance the well-being of children, adults, and families by fostering emotional health. Grounded in a Christian perspective, our degree curriculum will ready you for diverse careers dedicated to serving children and families. You'll engage with contemporary research and theory, mastering the skills to develop, execute, and assess family life education initiatives.

EXAMPLE COURSEWORK

• Family Theories: An Introduction
• Parenting and Family Skills
• Family Communication
• Family Crises and Resiliency

Grounded in a Christian perspective, this program equips you with essential knowledge, skills, and expertise to navigate the dynamic healthcare sector. Core courses delve into topics such as business, technology, marketing, and ethics within healthcare delivery. Subsequently, you can tailor your degree by selecting from concentrations such as Public and Community Health, Change Management, or a general track, aligning with your specific interests.

EXAMPLE COURSEWORK

• Survey of Community and Public Health Issues
• Innovation & Trends in Healthcare
• Healthcare Leadership and Relationship Management
• Healthcare Quality & Safety

During this program, you'll acquire insights into the justice system and its procedures, spanning from local to global concerns, while learning to uphold ethical principles. Additionally, you'll cultivate robust writing, research, and analytical abilities, which are highly valued by employers across various sectors.

EXAMPLE COURSEWORK

• Law Enforcement Leadership
• Professionalism & Ethics in Criminal Justice
• Crime and Delinquency
• Domestic Violence

The program centers on three fundamental elements: studying scripture, enhancing cultural competency concerning scripture, and nurturing spiritual growth. At ACU, we advocate that authentic spiritual development stems from individuals who prioritize their own spiritual journey.

EXAMPLE COURSEWORK

• Living the Mission
• Christianity in Culture
• Introduction to Biblical Interpretation
• Mission as Spiritual Formation

Through ACU's online Bachelor of Science in Psychology program, you'll delve deeply into the intricacies of human behavior. You'll explore the history, theories, concepts, and practical applications of psychology in various settings, including industrial and clinical environments.

EXAMPLE COURSEWORK

• Cognition and Learning
• Social Psychology
• Teams and Team Leadership
• History of Theories in Psychology

ACU's BSN to DNP program offers a chance to advance your degree entirely online, accredited by CCNE. BSN-prepared nurses can achieve a DNP in about three years, equipped with a strong grounding in nursing practice and theory. Throughout the pathway program, you'll accrue clinical hours. After completing pathway courses successfully, you can seamlessly transition into the DNP program without needing to submit an additional application.

EXAMPLE COURSEWORK

• Advanced Pathophysiology
• Leadership & Communication for the Graduate Nurse
• Advanced Pharmacology
• Advanced Clinical Practice

Our Master of Marriage and Family Therapy is a 60-hour graduate program that will prepare you for Christian service and leadership in a variety of secular and faith-based clinical, medical or counseling settings. This degree prepares you to sit for the Marriage and Family Therapy National exam administered by the Association of Marital & Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB).

EXAMPLE COURSEWORK

• Family Therapy
• Couples Therapy
• Sexual Therapy
• Addictive Disorders
• Internship