Abilene Christian University

Established in 1906, Abilene Christian University is one of the largest Christian universities in the US. The institute aims to provide quality education to its students with a Christian perspective. While the school originally started out as a provider for only religious training, it now offers a large number of degrees in many fields. The 203 acre main campus of the university is located in Abilene, Texas and houses a number of schools and colleges that are run by the university. The university has a student body comprising of more than 5,000 students from all over the US and from 60 different nations all around the world.
 
Degrees at Abilene Christian University
 
The aim of Abilene Christian University is to provide a professional education that can help learners pave a career of their choice. The college offers a number of professional certificate programs that prepare students for a career in their chosen field in the smallest amount of time. The undergraduate degrees include 3-4 year bachelor's degrees that can then be followed by a 1-2 year master's degree program. The degrees are offered in a large number of disciplines that are divided into ten different departments. The ten departments at Abilene Christian University currently are:
 
·  College of Biblical Studies
·  School of Social Work
·  School of Nursing
·  College of Arts and Sciences
·  College of Education and Human Services
·  Graduate School of Theology
·  College of Business Administration
·  School of Information Technology and Computing
·  Graduate School
·  Honors College
 
Some of the subjects that you can study at the university include accounting, nursing, healthcare, criminal justice, languages, computer studies, journalism, music, marketing, religious studies and liberal arts.
 
Online Degrees at Abilene Christian University
 
Abilene Christian University offers a number of its degrees through its online distance learning program. This makes it easier for people with busy schedules to study at their own convenience.
 
Financial Aid at Abilene Christian University
 
Abilene Christian University accepts a number of forms of grants, loans and scholarships such as the Church Match Scholarship, the Presidential Scholar Awards and the iSchool scholarship.
 
Abilene Christian University Accreditation
 
Abilene Christian University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.