“ACU has given me the confidence, skills and drive to be a better leader and to practice my faith.”
Online
– JERICA C. NICKERSON
the M.A.C.M. at ACU. I know it will equip me with the resources, knowledge and experience to be a minister to others, regardless of where He leads me. It will shape how I relate, guide, shepherd and serve all people I encounter as they grow in their relationship with the Lord.
an immediate sense, adding daily disciplines, deepening dependence on God and bringing me new precious friends. ACU’s program is a place to which I am clearly called right now, and it will continue to be totally relevant for me in my professional opportunities.
approach. As soon as I expressed interest, it felt like the entire staff wanted to get to know me as a person, not just a potential student. I received phone calls, check-ins and prayer from staff as I pursued all my paths for seminary. Long before I committed, I felt a sense of belonging and community.
ACU online graduate programs
• Why I chose ACU: I chose ACU because of its personalized
• The best part of my ACU experience: The best part is the sense of
community I feel despite being more than 650 miles away from campus. I have felt so intentionally connected to my advisors, professors and other students despite being a distance learner. Never having taken online classes before, this was both surprising and comforting. The deliberate community atmosphere has been the greatest blessing of my education at ACU thus far.
CURRENT PROGRAMS • Certificate in Conflict Resolution for Educators – Online • Certificate in Enrollment Management – Online • Certificate in Medical Family Therapy – Online • Certificate in Superintendency – Online • Dietetic Internship Program/Certificate – Dallas • Doctor of Nursing Practice – Online • Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership – Online • Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution – Online with residency • Master of Arts in Christian Ministry – Online with residencies • Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation – Online with residency • Master of Arts in Global Service – Online with residencies • Master of Business Administration – Online • Master of Divinity – Online with residencies • Master of Education in Higher Education – Online with residency • Master of Education in Instructional Leadership – Online • Master of Healthcare Administration – Online (Spring 2017) • Master of Marriage and Family Therapy – Online • Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders – Online hybrid • Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership – Online (start date pending) • Master of Science in Organizational Development – Online
Jonathan Tack Age: 33 Occupation: Chief pilot, Denarius
Ventures Aviation
Where I live: Midland, Texas Previous degree: B.S. in aeronautical
science, LeTourneau University (Longview, Texas)
Tack
Online degree program: MBA, Analytics
specialization
• How an MBA will shape my career: This degree program is already shaping my career. Starting with the first class, this experience has been all about articulating vision for my life and acting on it. I recently left a privileged job to lead in a startup aviation company with a vision for world missions. The intangible tools I collect during every class go directly toward my entrepreneurial pursuits now and will add to my professional portfolio over the years. My goal is to be an influencer in tomorrow’s aviation business.
• Why I chose ACU: In short, God led me to ACU. Early in 2016, I
knew I wanted to commit to an MBA program. From where, I was not certain. One thing I did know is that an AACSB-accredited program was a must-have. I was discouraged at the options, but one morning during a prayer time I felt a nudging peace to look up a Christian school with AACSB accreditation. ACU was at the top of the list. I had no idea ACU even offered online programs. That afternoon, I talked with Kendyl Antwine, who told me about the specialization in analytics, the in-house prerequisite boot camp and the affordability, and I have not looked back.
• The best part of my ACU experience: How much I feel a sense
FUTURE PROGRAMS
• Master of Science in Management – Online (Spring 2017) awaiting final approval
Learn more about ACU’s graduate programs at acu.edu/grad
of belonging. I know this program is enriching my career in
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