Welcome to Abilene Christian University - Online.

Abilene Christian University Online is a national leader in Christian higher education. Abilene Christian seeks to educate students for Christian Leadership and service worldwide.

Abilene Christian University offers Christian-centered online academic programs aimed at adult learners who want to advance their careers, their educations, and their faith.

Which of our programs is right for you?

• Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation

  Abilene Christian University's Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation is a faith-based, 36-hour online program that prepares you to analyze, address and manage conflict effectively and professionally. You will gain in-depth preparation that is invaluable to you if you are seeking a career in dispute resolution or find yourself with significant peacemaking opportunities in your chosen career. The program will prepare you for leadership roles and careers in dispute resolution and in a wide range of disciplines requiring the effective management of conflict.

  ACU Program Benefits:

  • Integrated program that combines courses from communications, psychology, management sciences and conflict resolution
  • Graduate in as few as 18 months
  • Online format offers work-life and school balance
  • Capstone - culmination of entire program put into practice
  • No GRE or GMAT required for admission
  • Regionally top ranked by U.S. News and World Report
  • Faculty excellence (academic credentials, award-winning, published)
  • Option to earn a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution by attending an on-campus residency

• Master of Science in Organizational and Human Resources Development

  Abilene Christian University's Master of Science in Organizational and Human Resource Development is a faith-based, 36-hour online program that prepares you for leadership roles in organizations. You will become decision makers skilled in critical thinking, strategic planning, conflict resolution, and gain an appreciation for diversity. The OHRD program incorporates the following disciplines: Communication, Psychology, Business and Management Sciences, and Conflict Resolution courses - making it one of the most integrated graduate programs in the United States. The OHRD degree provides a competitive advantage for candidates in various top level careers. Critical thinking and strategic planning courses provides credible tools for the NEW 21st Century Decision Maker.

  ACU Program Benefits:

  • Integrated program that combines courses from communications, psychology, management sciences and conflict resolution
  • Graduate in as few as 18 months
  • Online format offers work-life and school balance
  • Capstone - culmination of entire program put into practice
  • No GRE or GMAT required for admission
  • Regionally top ranked by U.S. News and World Report
  • Faculty excellence (academic credentials, award-winning, published)
  • Option to earn a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution by attending an on-campus residency

• Master of Education in Higher Education

  Abilene Christian University's Master of Education in Higher Education with an emphasis in College Student Affairs and Conflict Management is a faith-based 36-hour online program designed to prepare graduates for professional careers in a broad range of higher education settings. This program is designed for the recent college graduate or the working student development professional who resides in a higher education setting and needs advanced training. This degree prepares graduates for roles such as residence life director, academic advisor, international student coordinator, financial aid counselor, intramural director, career services advisor, and many others. This degree will also provide a solid foundation for future doctoral work in higher education.

  ACU Program Benefits:

  • Earn your graduate degree in as few as 18 months
  • No thesis or GRE required for admission
  • Regionally top ranked by U.S. News & World Report
  • Unique emphasis in college student affairs and conflict management
  • Faculty excellence (academic credentials, award-winning, published)
  • Degree provides a solid foundation for future doctoral work in higher education

• Master's in Education

  The Master's in Education is a professional degree that prepares students for a wide range of teaching and school leadership positions. Designed for busy educators, this program offers two areas of focus, Curriculum and Instruction and Leadership of Learning.

  Curriculum and Instruction: Prepares students to collaboratively design and implement curriculum using learning theories and learner-centered instruction as the foundation. The online M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction program prepares graduates for roles such as curriculum director, secondary or elementary education director, instructional facilitator and other instructional leadership positions.

  Leadership of Learning (Principalship): Prepares students to be an educational leader who promotes instruction in safe and productive learning environments. The online M.Ed. in Leadership of Learning program's unique emphasis on conflict resolution equips students with relevant skills critical for managing conflict and incorporating peacemaking into their daily routines. This program prepares graduates for leadership roles such as principal, department chair, lead teacher, or supervisor.

  ACU Program Benefits:

  • Earn your graduate degree in as few as 18 months
  • No thesis or GRE required for admission
  • Regionally top ranked by U.S. News & World Report
  • Unique emphasis on conflict resolution for educators
  • Apply coursework immediately in your own classroom
  • Program utilizes the nationally recognized ISLLC standards, preparing students for leadership opportunities on a national level
  • Graduates have a 90% or greater pass rate on principal and superintendent certification exams

Abilene Christian University was named one of "America's Best Colleges" for 2008 by U.S. News & World Report. Abilene University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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