School Details
Carolina University represents the joining of seven Christian colleges and seminaries into a single, Christ-centered school. This four-year private, not-for-profit university offers a path to educating aspiring leaders through its offerings of:
- Professional collaboration
- Exceptional teaching
- Scholarly research
- Creative innovation
CU strives to deliver an innovative and transformative educational experience, building on its roots from over one hundred years. The school seeks to widen access to underserved populations through low tuition rates and new degree programs. CU nourishes a culture of caring for students during their educational journey and after graduation. The university offers full degree and certificate programs at all levels that can be completed through its distance learning program.
Accreditation & Licensing
Carolina University is accredited by:
Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools Accreditation Commission (TRACS)
All Programs
Business
Prepare for your future with the Bachelor of Business Administration online degree. The curriculum, grounded in Christian beliefs, is student-centric as it prepares students for business organizations within a global economy. Learn about the global, ethical, and social-political context of business while studying core business disciplines, including management, accounting, marketing, finance, and more. You will build professional skills in such areas as business writing, communication, leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, and digital literacy.
Choose courses that fit your career interests by choosing between these concentrations:
- Information Systems
- Management
- Sports Management
- Esports
Carolina University offers the online PhD in Leadership. This degree is designed for students seeking an advanced degree leading to organizational leadership positions. It integrates research, theory and practice, and provides a breadth of knowledge across the leadership field with in-depth research and study in pivotal areas. Critical thinking, scholarly research, writing, and learning occur within a biblical Christian world view that supports the entire program.
Three concentrations are available:
- Organizational Management
- Ministry Administration
- Educational Administration
Become a leader in your organization with the Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Management. This online operations management degree prepares students for a world dominated by organizations with a curriculum that is centered around advanced study and research. Develop advanced academic writing skills while gaining a strong core of knowledge in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods of research.
Gain insight into organizations through the study of:
- Industrial and organizational psychology
- International relations
- Environmental sciences
- Sociology
- Law
- Economics
Each student will write a dissertation in organizational management that features original scholarship. Work closely with experienced faculty in a Christian environment.
Carolina University offers the online MA in Leadership. This degree is designed for those seeking graduate-level training in leadership with multi-dimensional applications including the workplace, church, or other organizations.
Objectives:
- Comprehension of the responsibilities and obligations of the leader in the expanding realms of self, organization, society, country, and God.
- Understanding of the elements of leadership.
- Competence in conducting research.
Prepare for a future working with data with the Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Business Analytics degree online. Designed for working adults, this flexible program prepares students for careers translating data into intelligence and thus driving decisions. Help your organization become more productive and efficient by studying such topics as:
- Marketing analytics
- Business statistics
- Applied regression
- Forecasting and modeling
- Business strategy
Along with these, students will develop a deeper understanding of foundational business topics. This is an institution rooted in Christian values, instilling within each student the ethics and wisdom to successfully sustain practice and relations in today’s complex industry.
Carolina University offers an online MBA in Human Resources Management to students interested in leadership positions. Designed for working professionals, this program promotes enhanced organizational growth and development. Students will gain a theoretical and applicable knowledge through a contemporary and innovative curriculum.
Study a focused course load including:
- Management
- Law
- Compensation
Along with these, students will develop a deeper understanding of foundational business topics. This is an institution rooted in Christian values, instilling within each student the ethics and wisdom to successfully sustain practice and relations in today’s complex industry.
An online MBA in Management is available through Carolina University. This flexible learning format is designed for working professionals seeking to become servant-leaders in today’s challenging industry. This program offers in-depth practice within intercultural workplaces, allowing for a unique and extensive study of business in a global perspective.
Take business with a Christian mindset, covering topics such as:
- Management theory and history
- Negotiation and conflict management
- Ethical and sustainable relations
A faculty with extensive business backgrounds lead small classes through the integration of critical learned skills into real-world scenarios and issues. Learn to be fluid in communication, research and theory with the aid of a Christ-centered MBA from Carolina University.
With a degree in marketing, professionals are ready for a career in almost every business enterprise. Prepare to join this group with this MBA with a concentration in Marketing degree online.
The business world is changing and evolving with the economy becoming more global and internet activity necessitating new strategies and tools in marketing. Learn to succeed in this new business world through a job-focused curriculum that stresses digital marketing strategies and management techniques. Courses cover such topics as:
- CRM software
- Database query/ERP/web software
- Consumer behavior
- Digital marketing
- Sales and marketing
A faculty with extensive business backgrounds lead small classes through the integration of critical learned skills into real-world scenarios and issues. Learn to be fluid in communication, research, and theory with the aid of a Christ-centered MBA from Carolina University.
Advance your career with this student-centric degree, the operations management master’s degree online. Students in this Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Supply Chain Management degree program learn to optimize their organizations, lowering expenses, enhancing profitability, and improving customer satisfaction and safety. Courses examine:
- Production
- Warehousing
- Distribution
- Forecasting
Along with skills in communication, leadership, and strategy, students will develop a deeper understanding of foundational business topics. A faculty with extensive business backgrounds lead small classes through the integration of critical learned skills into real-world scenarios and issues. This is an institution rooted in Christian values, instilling within each student the ethics and wisdom to successfully sustain practice and relations in today’s complex industry.
As baby boomers get older, there is an increased need for financial planners educated in estate planning strategies. Meet this need with this online finance master’s degree. This non-thesis degree program prepares students to sit for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) examination through courses grounded in Christian beliefs.
Learn to create financial planning solutions to meet clients’ financial goals, evaluate and analyze financial statements, and to work with modern portfolio theory principles. Courses provide a solid foundation in the personal financial planning process and teach students to communicate effectively while using applicable theoretical and practice-based approaches.
Students benefit from an experienced faculty who offer a student-centric business education. Plus, since this is an online finance degree, you will be able to successfully balance your education with other obligations.
Education
Study deaf people’s language and culture with this online special education degree. Gain a well-rounded understanding and an appreciation of human diversity within the local and global deaf community. You will work with and understand those who identify as:
- d/Deaf
- Hard of Hearing
- DeafBlind
- Deaf+
Students will learn theoretical and practical skills that allow them to succeed in advocacy or interpreting careers, promoting social justice and obtaining resilience-facilitating resources.
With this degree, you will be part of a community committed to fostering a bilingual approach within the Deaf Studies program. Courses align culture, language, and discourse within the Deaf Community. Coursework is immersive, with interactive experiences that teach foundational skills in American Sign Language. Students will benefit from daily application, communication, and involvement in the Deaf Community using American Sign Language.
Prepare to teach all kinds of students with this online education degree. Learn to teach students with diverse abilities and from diverse backgrounds. This includes learning to use instructional methods, concepts, technologies, and strategies that contribute to an effective learning environment. Other topics covered include:
- Evaluating curriculum
- Assessments
- Classroom management strategies
- Professional skills
With this online bachelor’s degree in education, students can balance their educations, careers, and other responsibilities successfully. Earn your degree without completely interrupting the rest of your life.
Prepare for the future of education with this online doctorate in education leadership. Education is moving away from strictly classroom-based instruction. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to stay relevant with a curriculum that is grounded in theory. The curriculum provides insight into areas that are relevant to educational administration, including:
- Industrial and organizational psychology
- Environmental sciences
- Sociology
- Leadership
- Economics
Learn about curriculum design, assessment, online teaching, student success, educational technology, and data analysis.
Each student will complete a dissertation that showcases their writing skills and knowledge in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods of research. You will be assigned to a dissertation committee that will work closely with you during the dissertation process.
Climb the career ladder and advance your professional knowledge with this online masters in curriculum and instruction. This program teaches students to apply the theories and practices that lead to an effective learning environment.
Designed for classroom teachers at the elementary or secondary levels, this program teaches students to design, implement, and assess curricular and instructional strategies. Courses cover such topics as:
- Philosophy of Christian Education
- Applied Educational Psychology
- Curriculum Design
- Technology that Enhances Education
- Trends and Issues in Education
It is important to note that this online curriculum and instruction degree does not provide a state licensure option.
Enhance professional opportunities and knowledge with this online educational leadership degree. This program teaches students to apply the theories and practices that lead to an effective learning environment.
This program is designed for educational professionals who are, or desire to be, school administrators. Become equipped for the various facets associated with school administration. With an emphasis on Christian schools, the curriculum provides coursework in such areas as:
- School Administration & Law
- Curriculum Design
- School Finance & Budgeting
- Teaching in Higher Education
It is important to note that this online educational leadership degree does not provide a state licensure option.
Healthcare
Learn how to improve society’s health with an online public health bachelor’s degree. Gain disciplinary knowledge about the socio-economic, cultural, racial, and policy aspects of public health. The curriculum examines:
- Research methods
- Health policy analysis
- Community needs assessments
- Statistics
- Health behavior
Epidemiology and occupational and environmental sciences are key aspects of this program.
Graduates are prepared for careers as health and safety engineers, environmental officers, health and safety experts, policy advocates, government workers, and more.
Prepare for a career in healthcare with the Master of Science in Public Health. This online public health degree helps candidates become practitioners and researchers, or will help students accelerate into an advanced degree, such as a PhD. The high quality curriculum ensures graduates have a strong grounding in research methods, epidemiology, and biostatistics.
Courses cover such topics as:
- Health promotion and intervention
- Immunology
- Global public health
- Environmental and occupational epidemiology
In addition to the flexibility offered by online learning, this online public health degree takes candidates from diverse backgrounds and allows them to take courses in cognate areas such as data science.
Religion & Philosophy
The online Bible AA offered by Carolina University is intended to supplement knowledge for professional goals or personal interests. The curriculum can also provide a foundation for continued education. The degree can be completed in 2 or 4 years, depending upon whether enrollment is full or part-time. This online associate’s degree is suited for students who need training in the Word of God, whether they are members of area churches who want to enhance their ministries, or mission workers who need to add Bible curriculum to their existing professional expertise. Students learn key individuals, major events, and historical settings in the Bible.
Classes include, but are not limited to:
- Old Testament survey
- Bible doctrine
- Evangelism
Classes are taught by expert faculty who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experiences. Students are given the tools to expand their learning and understanding of biblical topics. Graduates of the online Associate of Arts in Bible will be prepared to enhance their current careers or embark on new journeys.
The online Bachelor of Arts in Bible offered by Carolina University is a degree that provides students with a foundational preparation for ministry. The knowledge acquired in this program can be used for future careers in church leadership and ministry and is intended for students who are already active in their local church. Minors include:
- Biblical languages
- Church education
- History
Career opportunities for graduates include jobs in pastoral ministry, church planting, evangelism, missions or student ministry. Graduates will be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the books of the Bible, major events, historical settings, and theology. Graduates will be ready to employ competence in the skills of leadership, preaching, bible teaching, and communication associated with pastoral ministry and evangelism.
This online program offered by Carolina University is a one-year undergraduate certificate that focuses on Bible study. The course content can be used as a foundation for the pursuit of a degree or can be used to enhance your existing biblical knowledge. Coursework stems from three areas: biblical studies, general education, and evangelism.
This online divinity degree is offered to professional ministers to enhance their knowledge and improve their leadership skills within the church. Students will focus on an area of research and learn how to grow a ministry in today’s cross-cultural environment. Choose from such suggested tracks of study as:
- Biblical preaching
- Church revitalization
- Ministry
In as little as 3-5 years students will learn how to excel at the highest level in the practice of ministry.
By earning this divinity degree online, you will be able to remain active in local ministry while studying. Study wherever it is convenient without coming to campus each day.
If you have your career goals set on teaching higher education from a biblical perspective, consider the online MA in Biblical Studies from Carolina University. This graduate program is also useful if you want to enhance, or broaden, your preaching foundation. Coursework encompasses the use of hermeneutics to create presentations and sermons. Analytical research is also incorporated into the curriculum, culminating in a graduate-level writing project. Samples of classes include:
- Church history
- Apologetics
- Old Testament
- New Testament
Enhance your knowledge of the Bible and ministry skills with this online ministry degree. This program is designed for those who are interested in learning more about the Bible, especially those who are interested in entering the ministry. Students can strengthen their existing biblical knowledge, alongside their ministry skills.
Courses, that are taught from a conservative perspective, provide a core competency in theology and biblical knowledge. They teach content and critical issues in both the Old and New Testaments as they prepare students to preach and/or teach hermeneutically sound messages and Bible lessons. As you study you will have regular interaction with faculty, all of whom have significant pastoral or ministry experience. A research project is integrated into this curriculum, which can be completed in a year as a full-time student.
If you are ready to serve as a pastor or chaplain, consider this online divinity degree. The curriculum is diversified across ministry, biblical studies, and theology. Students gain both a basic foundation for the work of the ministry and a balanced, well-rounded biblical and theological perspective. Graduates know of:
- The Bible
- Theology
- Hermeneutics
- Church history
- Practical Ministry
Students will also complete a research project. In addition to preparing for a ministry position, this online divinity degree prepares students to pursue advanced degrees.