University faculty recently voted and approved a new Master of Business Administration program for ACU's Dallas-Fort Worth campus. A total of 112 faculty members voted to approve the degree. 15 voted not to affirm it and six abstained from voting during the faculty vote March 31. "The MBA is a key program in ACU's desire to partner with adult ... [Read More…]
Online graduate MFT program to launch in summer
The Department of Marriage and Family Therapy will offer an online graduate MFT program starting this summer, in addition to the residential graduate program. The program will feature three degree tracks and will be facilitated through ACU's new learning management system, Canvas. The Department of Marriage and Family Therapy has been ... [Read More…]
ACU proposes graduate location in Dallas
The university plans to expand its academic presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to offer "a high-quality Christian higher education to a larger demographic." The university issued a press release Tuesday to announce the move. Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost, said the location has yet to be determined, but the university is looking at ... [Read More…]
New online graduate degrees offered
Sitting in the freshly renovated area on the top floor of the library, Dr. Stephen Johnson tells about changes happening in ACU's graduate programs that go beyond the shiny wood floors and freshly painted offices. The graduate school is planning to launch new programs for online graduate degrees within the year. "We're very excited about both ... [Read More…]
Students submit abstracts for Research Festival
The Office of Undergraduate Research is now accepting abstract submissions from all fields for the 7th Annual Undergraduate Research Festival on March 31. The Festival gives students a platform to present research in areas such as sciences, business, social sciences, the arts and humanities. In 2014, 166 students participated in the festival, ... [Read More…]
Graduate Studies in Education awaits doctorate approval
The Department of Graduate Studies in Education has received university approval for a new doctoral program and now waits for accreditation. Dr. Donnie Snider, dean of the College of Education and Human Services, Dr. Bruce Scott, chair of the Department of Graduate Studies in Education (GSE), and Dr. Stephen Johnson, dean of the Graduate School, ... [Read More…]
Doctoral education program proposal in last stretch
Last month, the Department of Graduate Studies in Education (GSE) faced a likely closure of the department and its masters' degree programs, but may have the opportunity of staying open with the addition of a doctorate of education in organizational leadership. Dr. Donnie Snider, chair and dean of the College of Education and Human Services, Dr. ... [Read More…]
ACU grad student writes thesis on Duck Dynasty
A graduate student at ACU chose to write her thesis on Duck Dynasty, an increasingly popular show which stars millionaires doing everyday activities and staying true to their Christian values. Sarah Beardsley, communications graduate student, chose the show because of her previous interest in it. "I started thinking about this project because ... [Read More…]
Week dedicated to Grad School Awareness
This week, ACU's Graduate School program is offering information and advice to students during Graduate School Awareness Week. Brandon Lemley, director of graduate admissions and marketing, said the event started three years ago with the goal of raising awareness about graduate programs and graduate culture on campus. "But we're not just ... [Read More…]