Cornerstone University

Highlights

• Curriculum with a Christian world-view focus
• Online and on-campus blended programming options
• Founded over 67 years ago
• Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges

About the School

Cornerstone University (CU) was established in 1941. The Professional & Graduate Studies Division was created in 1993 to offer a selection of accelerated degree-completion programs. The Cornerstone PGS programs are committed to the principles and ideals of the Christian faith.

The school offers Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees in Business, Ministry, Human Services, Education concentrations

Academic Programs

CU's Professional and Graduate Studies Division has options for on-campus, online and blended (combination of on-campus and online) formats. Students take one course at a time, allowing that single class to be a focal point of their education.

• Business – Business Studies, Management, Business Administration and Business Administration/Online program modules are designed for working professionals who want to develop leadership, communication and decision-making skills from a Christian world view.
• Education – Arts in Education has options for two tracks; Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership. Both tracks focus on integrating faith and learning relative to a Christian world view. The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program is designed to give individuals the knowledge and skills to teach English. Courses in the TESOL program focus on teaching and ministry opportunities at home and abroad.
• Ministry Leadership – Designed for individuals who volunteer in ministry, service or not-for-profit organizations. Coursework emphasizes the development of foundational biblical plus the theological and management principles necessary for leadership development.
• Human Services – The Associate degree program focuses on prevention and remediation of individual problems while maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life within service populations.

Learning Options

Courses combine lectures with teacher/student interaction. Learning takes place using a variety of options including: assignments, lectures, seminars, case studies, group discussions and projects related to the student's professional goals.

The University's Learning Management system includes: access to course materials, communicating with professors and fellow-classmates.

Other aspects of learning at Cornerstone include:

• Masters Degree in Business Administration/Online is 100-percent online.
• Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership, Master of Arts in Education and Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages programs are a blended format of online education with on-campus seminars.
• Individual online courses are offered throughout the year.

Faculty

Faculty have an on-going Christian commitment and a theology that supports the values and mission of the university. All educators have to have earned either a master’s or doctoral degree.

Instructors combine academic and professional expertise of their Christian faith to facilitate learning in the classroom through discussions, simulations, individual and team projects as well as case studies. Facilitators work from a common set of curricular materials that are adapted to fulfill an individual's learning style. The school strives to ensure that faculty and staff are committed to helping individuals establish effective use of professional skills and articulate a Christian world view.

Student Life

Students are expected to be adept at Microsoft Office software applications. E-mail and Internet connections are key to class work participation.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Interested program participants need to fill out an online application form along with a recommendation from a pastor or Christian leader. Applicants also need to provide either ACT or SAT scores and a copy of their high school transcript.

The University participates in a budgeting plan option for tuition payments that enables automatic payment alternatives.

Financial assistance is available for students who qualify. Aid options include Scholarships, Grants and Loan Options. Students should begin the process by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.