the power of an acu Degree
Abilene Christian University
Live up to your promise You’re looking for an education to prepare you — not just to make a living, but to create a meaningful life. A life rich in opportunities. A life rich in servant leadership. A life in which you can live up to your potential and be a positive force for change — whether in your workplace, in your home, in your community or in the broader world.
Intellectual strength; Christian char acter For more than 100 years, Abilene Christian University has challenged students academically, providing them with a strong liberal arts education and an environment where Christ is front and center. Because of this powerful combination, our graduates — 86,000 strong— are in high demand by employers and graduate schools all over the world.
the power of an acu Degree
ACU Our graduates find positions at respected companies such as: ●●
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The Walt Disney Company
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Ernst & Young
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American Red Cross
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Focus on the Family
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PFSweb
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American Airlines
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Abilene Regional Medical Center
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Federal Reserve
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Shell Oil Company
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USA Today
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Nestlé
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Texas Department of Criminal Justice Child Protective Services Merck Pharmaceuticals U.S. State Department
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MTV Networks
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More than 100 churches More than 100 school districts and Christian schools Local law enforcement agencies
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The world is changing. ACU understands that. We know our graduates have to be critical thinkers, adept problem solvers and thoughtful leaders. They must be prepared to adapt to rapid change—in their professions and in their lives.
Outstanding alumni ACU has produced phenomenal graduates since our doors opened in 1906. Some of them include: Annika Johansson (’06), a cast member on the national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera Dr. Marcus Nelson (’94), nationally sought-after education speaker; assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction with the Judson ISD, one of the fastest-growing school districts in Texas Wes Kittley (’81), head track and field coach at Texas Tech University; his 1983–99 teams at ACU won 29 NCAA national team championships Lance Barrow (’77), 10-time Emmy Award-winning coordinating producer of football and golf for CBS Sports Wilbert Montgomery (’77), assistant coach for the Baltimore Ravens; former all-pro running back and NFL Offensive Player of the Year for the Philadelphia Eagles Michael Blanton (’74), award-winning record producer and manager of recording artists such as Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith Ted Poe (’70), former Harris County, Texas, judge; member of the United States House of Representatives Dr. Janice Massey (’68), professor of neurology, Duke University Medical Center
Sean Adams (BBA ’94, MBA ’98)
Matthew Wallace (’00)
Radio co-host, author and sportswriter Sean Adams found some of his toughest competition at ACU, both as a track and field athlete and student.
Matt Wallace remembers an ACU professor, Dr. Kent Smith, teaching on vocation. “He gave us this definition: ‘… the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet,’ ” Matt recalls. “I serve in the Dry Bones ministry because I believe I’ve found my vocation.”
“I competed at a national level, becoming a multiple-time NCAA all-American,” he says. “From a life perspective, I competed with and for people who had my soul and my athletic prowess as their priority. All while I was getting a top-shelf education.” Sean parlayed his experiences and education into a gratifying career. “Helping athletes leverage their college experience is close to me,” he says. “Talking openly about race, motivation, success and potential – framing it with a faith perspective that makes everyone want to do more – is the most rewarding part of my work.”
Co-director Dry Bones Denver (Denver, Colorado)
Dry Bones, named for a passage in Ezekiel 37, ministers to Denver’s homeless youth and young adults. “They call themselves street kids, gutter punks and even throw-aways,” Matt says. “All of them are searching for life-sustaining hope. We try to share that hope at Dry Bones. “ACU prepared me for the work I’m doing now by providing opportunities for growth. I received a quality education from amazing professors and had unique opportunities outside the classroom. I was challenged to see the world with new eyes and to engage.”
the power of an acu Degree
Co-host, “The Bottom Line” 1530 ESPN – Austin Author, Sports for Life: Daily Sports Themes for Life Success and It’s Okay to Be Crazy (Round Rock, Texas)
S Randy Brewer (’93)
April Anthony (’89)
Randy Brewer’s production company, Revolution Pictures, has garnered some of the top honors in the music business: a Video of the Year award from the Academy of Country Music for Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats.” A CMT Breakout Video of the Year award for Underwood’s “Jesus, Take the Wheel.” And, most recently, Female Video of the Year from the MTV Music Video Awards for Taylor Swift’s “You Belong With Me.”
A graduate of ACU’s College of Business Administration (COBA), April Anthony heads Encompass Home Health, a company providing home healthcare services to more than 125,000 patients across the Southwest. Its mission, to deliver “a better way to care,” applies to clients as well as to Encompass’ employees through its unique corporate culture.
Founder and Producer Revolution Pictures, Inc. (Nashville, Tennessee)
ACU gave him his start in video production. As a student, he created video yearbooks and Welcome Week videos, among other projects. Now he regularly hires ACU students to intern with his company. “I tell them to remember who they are and what they learned at ACU,” he says, “and then to go be whatever that is where they work in the industry.”
Chief Executive Officer Encompass Home Health (Dallas, Texas)
Over the last several years, ACU has been Encompass’ number one source of new hires. “COBA graduates come to us with a strong business foundation but also with a heart for our mission,” April says. “These abilities are fostered by the principals of leadership and service that they were taught at ACU. Their education elevates them from just smart and talented young minds to people of character who can join a character-driven organization and immediately succeed.”
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At ACU, our students work alongside professors — men and women who are not only
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exceptional scholars but strong Christians. Through research, internships, study
abroad and service-learning opportunities, our students engage in learning through
the mind and heart. They graduate prepared to take their education to the next level.
Prepared to excel ACU graduates have what it takes to get accepted into the top health professions schools, law schools and graduate programs. Consider: ●● ●●
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ACU graduates are accepted into law schools at a rate of more than 90 percent. Within the past five years (2004–08), ACU pre-health students have been accepted into medical and dental schools at almost twice the national rate. ACU ranks 10th among all master’s degree-granting private institutions nationwide in preparing graduates who went on to earn doctorates in all disciplines, according to the eighth edition of “Baccalaureate Origins of Doctoral Recipients” by Franklin & Marshall.
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major undergraduate areas of study ●●
Agriculture and Environmental Science: Agribusiness, Animal Science, Environmental Science
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Art and Design: Art, Graphic Design/Advertising, Interior Design
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Bible, Missions and Ministry: Biblical Text, Christian Ministry, Missions, Vocational Missions, Youth and Family Ministry, Ministry to Children and Families, Worship Ministry
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Biology: Biology, Life Science Teaching
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Business Administration: Accounting, Financial Management, Management, Marketing, Information Systems*
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Chemistry and Biochemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physical Science Teaching
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Communication: Human Communication
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Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Education: Early Childhood, Fourth Grade through Eighth Grade, High School (Eighth through Twelfth Grade), All-Level Special Education**
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English
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Exercise Science and Health: Exercise Science, Exercise and Sport Science, Nutrition, Physical Education
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Foreign Languages: Spanish
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History: History, Social Studies for Teachers
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Information Technology and Computing: Computer Science, Information Systems*, Information Technology
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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International Studies
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Journalism and Mass Communication: Advertising/Public Relations, Electronic Media, Journalism
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Mathematics: Mathematics, Actuarial Science
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Music: Vocal, Instrumental, Piano, Music Nursing Physics
Political Science
Pre-Professional*** Psychology
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Sociology and Family Studies: Sociology, Family Studies
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Social Work
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Theatre
* The B.B.A. in Information Systems is offered collaboratively by the College of Business Administration and the School of Information Technology and Computing. ** Students interested in teacher certification should consult the Department of Curriculum and Instruction’s section of the ACU Catalog for information about available areas of certification. *** Students who wish to prepare for professional fields can receive special advising in the following pre-professional areas: Architecture, Dentistry, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Medical Technology, Optometry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine.
Our Promise ACU is a vibrant, innovative, Christ-centered community that engages students in authentic spiritual and intellectual growth, equipping them to make a real difference in the world.
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