Spring Arbor University Open House - November 2014
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Spring Arbor University offers quality education for working adults, grounded in Christian faith, with a variety of online degree programs designed to enhance professional and personal development. The university provides comprehensive student support, including admissions guidance, financial aid assistance, and career advising. Accreditations and rankings highlight the institution's commitment to academic excellence and leadership in online education.
Spring Arbor University Open House - November 2014
- 2. Agenda • Presentation • Question & Answer
- 3. Introduction Spring Arbor University helps working adults pursue wisdom to advance their careers by offering an quality education grounded in Christian faith. • Began as a small elementary and secondary school in the late 1800s • Has evolved into a premier private Christian university that offers engaging online programs that meet the unique needs of busy, working adults • Committed to providing educational excellence within a Christ-honoring and supportive online community
- 4. Mission and Values The Spring Arbor University Concept: Spring Arbor University is a community of learners distinguished by our lifelong involvement in the study and application of the liberal arts, total commitment to Jesus Christ as the perspective for learning, and critical participation in the contemporary world.
- 5. Student Support As a pioneer and leader in adult online education, SAU understands your needs and welcomes you with an online environment specifically created to enhance your strengths and support your journey. • An Online Admissions Representative will help you choose a program that best fits your needs and walk you through the admissions process. • Our Financial Aid Staff will give you accurate information on financial resources, based on your specific needs and circumstances. • Your Student Success Advisor will be your personal concierge from day one to graduation day. • Our Tech Support team will help you with any technical issues you may have. • A Graduate Career Advisor will help you develop a career plan and will notify you of opportunities, experiences or resources related to your career plan.
- 6. About Our Online Programs As an SAU online student, you will enjoy an engaging curriculum that will prepare you pursue a more purposeful career with confidence. • Affordable, accredited, Christ-honoring online degrees • Designed to broaden your professional reach, enrich your faith, and make you more marketable in your sphere of influence • A fully integrated approach designed to inform and transform the mind, body and spirit of adult learners
- 7. School of Arts and Sciences • Real-world education and training in communication arts • The latest in industry technology • Work personally reviewed by top faculty members • Opportunity to build portfolio through hands-on experience • Two online master’s degrees available o Master of Arts in Communication program Total tuition: $21,708 o Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Leadership Total tuition: $17,424
- 8. School of Education • Transformational learning for professional educators • Firmly rooted in practical applications of contemporary and traditional theory and research • Strengthens the spiritual dimensions of teaching, growing professionally and personally • Chance to develop networks of collaboration and support with faculty and colleagues around the globe • Ability to apply new skills immediately to advance learning in your district • Four online master’s degrees available o Master of Arts in Education o Master’s of Arts in Reading o Masters in Special Education o Masters of Arts in TESOL Total tuition: under $18,000
- 9. Gainey School of Business • Equips people to serve as outstanding leaders and managers operating from a foundation of faith in Jesus Christ • Prepares students for the ever-changing environment of global economic forces, cultural diversity and evolving technology • 18-month online MBA available o Your choice of six concentrations: Finance, Management, Organizational Development, Healthcare Administration, Human Resource Management and Strategic Leadership Total tuition: $21,708
- 10. Summary of Online Program Options • Master of Arts in Communication • Master of Arts in Education • Master of Arts in Reading • Masters in Special Education • Master of Arts in TESOL • Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Leadership • Master of Business Administration
- 11. Financial Aid • The majority of our students receive some type of financial aid. • Military veterans and active duty personnel enjoy a 30 percent reduction on tuition. • Our Financial Aid Staff will walk you through available institutional, state, and federal awards based on your specific circumstances.
- 12. Ranking and Accreditation • Washington Monthly: 212 out of 684-ranked Master’s Universities • 2014 U.S. News & World Report: 49 out of 109-ranked top tier of Midwestern regional universities • 2014 FindTheBest Colleges Smart Ratings: 92 out of 100 data points representative of quality All degrees offered by Spring Arbor University are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, Ill. 60602. 800.621.7440
- 13. Question & Answer Thank you
Editor's Notes
- #5: We are committed to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and affirm the importance of learning grounded in God’s Creation and in His uniquely authoritative revelation through Scripture. We are committed to a liberal arts education involving the pursuit of all truth as God’s truth, the development of Christian character, and the living integration of faith and learning. We are committed to the value and potential of every human being as created in God’s image and thus accountable to Him and responsible for effective, redemptive participation in society and culture.