Online Christian Worldview Degree :: Accredited Universities

Liberty University’s Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Nurse Administration track prepares students who already have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing for employment or advancement in nursing leadership/management. Equipping students to demonstrate consultation and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and direct health care systems, courses integrate research and scholarship with advanced practices. Combine your passion for nursing and leadership by employing the nursing process to perform strategic planning, fiscal and resources management, and evaluation of outcomes. Liberty’s M.S.N. in Nursing Administration applies a Christian worldview and ethical decision making to advanced nursing practices.
Prior to enrollment in Liberty University Online's M.S.N. program, potential students are encouraged to research their respective State Boards of Nursing for information about clinical nurse specialist practice and certification relevant to the nurse practice act and requirements for certification. Prospective students should also contact their state’s Department of Education to verify access to practicum sites while enrolled in an out-of-state online program. Most M.S.N. courses are offered in an eight-week format year-round.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent.They must have above a 2.5 cumulative combined GPA for all accredited colleges attended.

International Applicants
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If you are an International applicant,following English language test should be required

TOEFL for international, non-English speaking candidates (score of 550 paper-based test, 253 computer-based test or 60 internet-based test)

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As the landscape of advanced practice nursing changes, Liberty University is poised to help you take advantage of new opportunities with its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Nurses in this program learn to translate evidence-based research into practice to improve patient safety and quality of care. They also develop the ability to lead inter professional teams driving innovations to improve health care, systems, and policies through classes taught from a Christian worldview

The Post-Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) to DNP pathway enrolls nurse leaders, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists. Courses in this pathway are offered in an online cohort model with some required residency and practicums. Practicum hours may be available in your area if approved through your state approval process.

Entry Requirements

1.Applicants must submit official copies of transcripts for all post-secondary schools and be a graduate of a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) approved institution for their nursing education.

Transcripts must include a Master of Science Degree in Nursing. Specialty in Family Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Nurse Leader
Graduate GPA of 3.25

2. Graduate Biostatistics course

3. Graduate Research Methods course

4. Active, unencumbered RN license without sanctions actual, past, or pending. Applicant must hold RN license in the state that practicum will occur within one of the 50 United States. Please submit a copy of your license to luoverify@liberty.edu.

5. Advanced practice license and associated professional certification. Advanced practice licenses must be without sanctions actual, past, or pending and be issued from one of the 50 United States in which practicum will occur. A copy of certification from must also be provided, in addition to the license. Please submit a copy of your license and certification to luoverify@liberty.edu.

NOTE: Currently, the DNP program is accepting applicants who are nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, or nurse leaders.

Nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists will need to submit active, unencumbered APRN license and professional certification.
Nurse leaders are not required to provide license/certification. However, certification is preferred.

6. Clinical APRN Education: Nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists are required to have the advanced practice core. Graduate transcripts must reflect that the applicants have successfully passed a graduate level health assessment, graduate level pathophysiology, and a graduate level pharmacology.

7. Two years professional nursing experience. Applicants will provide consent for Liberty University's DNP Program to contact most recent employers to verify two years of professional nursing experience. Consent form will be located on the CV template.

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Political theory is a major sub-field in the academic discipline of government. Study of political theory involves reflection on the nature and ends of government, including description of the principles underlying government practice and prescription about how government ought to function. Political theorizing has a long and venerable pedigree in western civilization, dating back at least to the ancient Greeks. The political theory major will thus involve systematic study of the history of political thought, including thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, Machiavelli, Luther and Calvin, John Locke, Adam Smith, the American founders, Hegel, Marx, Oakeshott, Rawls, and others. Political theory majors will be encouraged to ask the most basic questions related to government: What is justice?, and What is the best regime?, for example. The major offers courses that will help students develop their analytical and historical skills.

M.A. in Government—Political Theory graduates
will be able to:

- Study the impact of Judeo-Christian values in U.S. political history, structures of the U.S. Government and the influential thinkers who guided the U.S. experiment.

- Study the components of a Christian worldview, and compare these components to the philosophical underpinnings of competing worldviews.

- Explore the Constitution and other dynamics of the political history of the U.S., including the leadership provided by the presidency and Congress.

- Explore the inner workings of political campaigns and elections and engage in practical experiences in the political domain.

- Explore contemporary and classical economic theory and the interplay of government and markets in developed and less developed nations.

- Analyze, from a theoretical and practical viewpoint, local, state and national legislative processes and the role of the Executive Branch at these levels in implementing policies and laws.

- Examine key policies germane to national security and terrorism issues.

- Study global politics, and specifically the history, politics, and religions in the Middle East.

- Develop and enhance key analytical and critical reasoning skills, tools and techniques in governmental and nonprofit leadership, policy and management.

- Cultivate servant leadership principles in a broad range of governmental settings.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the Master of Arts in Government must possess an earned undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign university.

International applicants
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For international students in which English is not the primary language of their country, either the TOEFL®, PTE Academic® or the IELTS® exam must be taken to demonstrate one's effectiveness with the English language.

TOEFL

Computer-based - 233
Internet-based - 90
Paper-based - 577

PTE - 61
IELTS - 7

Other Fees

Technology Fee - $250 per semester

Library Course - $50 one-time fee

Academic Writing Course - $530 one-time fee

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The Psychology degree program at Colorado Christian University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the foundational theories of human nature, explored from a Christian worldview, and challenges students to integrate faith and the study of human behavior in a scholarly environment that fosters critical thinking and creative thinking.

Graduates are equipped for entry-level positions in business, education, the mental-health field, ministry, governmental agencies, and other areas where a psychology background is either required or enhances the individual's qualifications for employment.

Psychology Degree Program Benefits
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Graduates of the Psychology degree program are academically prepared to apply for admission into the Master of Arts in Counseling program at CCU.

Our online psychology degree is specially designed for adult students who are busy with work and family commitments.

Students take one course at a time with classroom-based courses meeting one night a week for five weeks.

Students can complete the coursework online. Internet-based courses run for seven weeks and weekly assignments may be completed around your schedule.

Small class sizes encourage individualized learning and networking.

The program is taught in an accelerated format and can be completed in as little as five semesters by attending courses on weeknights or online.

Students have direct access to professors who are also professionals in the field.

Entry Requirements

CCU sets test scores and grade point averages as our minimum level of acceptance for traditional undergraduate students. Normally, the minimum requirements for admission are:

2.8 High School GPA;
21 ACT composite scoreor1500 SAT score;
A strong spiritual recommendation; and
Application essay responses

Students who do not meet these minimum requirements are encouraged to apply and the University will consider their application under a committee review process which may include a personal interview. Factors such as essay content, recommendation content, and extracurricular activity all contribute to an individual admission decision.

International Student Requirements
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As an international student, you must meet regular entrance requirements and follow standard application procedures. In addition, you will need to demonstrate the ability to understand college-level English. All non-native English speaking undergraduate students must achieve a minimum score of 550 or better on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

If you are admitted on a student visa you must be enrolled for at least twelve semester hours of credit. In order to work off campus, international students must meet with the International Student Coordinator at CCU to obtain permission from the United States Immigration authorities. International students may be eligible for institutional financial aid and awards, but are not eligible for federal financial aid.

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The Master of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare students for a career in the criminal justice system as a leader and decision-maker.

Ethical criminal justice leadership is critical to the integrity, effectiveness and public trust of the criminal justice system nationwide. The goal of the Helms School of Government’s Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is to train present and future leaders in the field of criminal justice who will bring a solid Christian worldview to the development and execution of criminal justice policy, and the leadership and management of criminal justice organizations. Combining strong master’s level foundational courses, ethics, and leadership education, students will prepare to take on the challenges of the criminal justice system.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent.They must have above a 2.0 cumulative combined GPA for all accredited colleges attended.

International Applicants
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If you are an International applicant,following English language test should be required

TOEFL for international, non-English speaking candidates (score of 550 paper-based test, 253 computer-based test or 60 internet-based test)

Other Fees

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