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Begin your studies with an online associate’s degree in General Studies at Evangel University. Choose from a broad range of studies in humanities, natural sciences, social sciences and more, and build a faith-based foundation as you begin your educational career.

On completion, you can choose to further your studies through Evangel’s online bachelor programs or pursue an entry-level career. Evangel offers a number of four year programs, including general studies, behavioral science and business degrees.

Evangel University combines a Christian worldview with online liberal arts studies through their General Studies bachelor’s program. Courses range from studies in culture and diversity to statistics and writing. Core requirements focus on humanities, behavioral sciences and natural and applied sciences.

This program is intended to provide you with a broad set of skills, applicable to many careers. In addition, it gives you the credentials should you decide to pursue graduate work.

Professionals from a variety of educational fields come together to advance their knowledge and careers in the Ed.D in Educational Leadership, Curriculum, and Instruction degree program. This online doctorate in education leadership is practical and project-based, allowing participants to immediately apply their learning to their profession.

Students will progress through the program with a group of peers in a cohort model. Coursework is designed to prepare students for the complex challenges of school leadership, with an emphasis on developing advanced leadership, instruction, and curriculum design skills.

The Ed.D program allows students to choose from career preparation pathways including:

• K-12 Administration
• Curriculum & Instruction Leadership
• Higher Education Faculty/Leader

The online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction program is designed for educators interested in becoming more skilled in the latest techniques in classroom instruction and curriculum design. Coursework in this online master’s in curriculum and instruction prepares teachers to become instructional leaders in the classroom and gives them the flexibility to choose elective courses that focus on their areas of interest. There is also an option for a TESOL emphasis. Required courses include:

• Special Education: Consulting with Parents and Teachers
• Leadership in Elementary and Secondary Curriculum
• Educational Assessment
• Special Studies in Classroom Management and Discipline
• Current Issues and trends in Reading Education

The online Master of Education in Educational Leadership program prepares educators for principal certification. The curriculum includes entrance-level courses for the study of student personnel programs.

The program also provides a broad overview of the essential elements of special education, guidance counseling, activities, and other student-support programs. Students additionally take courses in supervision and personnel issues that provide a broad foundation of the essential elements of recruiting, training, and nurturing quality instructional staff members. Coursework examines leadership and school improvement through collaborative processes and systems.

The Master of Education in Literacy program features content that is immediately applicable to the classroom. Experienced teachers will gain advanced understanding of reading strategies to help students find success in all content areas.

The master’s in Literacy online program is designed for working teachers, with two classes per semester for part-time studies. Hands-on activities prepare you to become impactful leaders in your classroom, school, district, and community at large. Participants have the opportunity to additionally earn a Special Reading Certificate from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

• Literacy coach
• Reading specialist/Title I reading teacher
• Literacy curriculum coordinator
• School district director of reading programs
• Literacy leader

This online Master of Science in School Counseling program provides participants with a comprehensive and faith-based curriculum aimed at helping their students. The program is designed for working adults, with a part-time schedule and flexible online coursework. Courses combine live online classes each week with assignments able to be completed on your own schedule.

Students will learn how to design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive school counseling services. The curriculum matches the education needed for most state licensure requirements, however out-of-state students should verify prior to enrolling. Graduates will be able to pursue roles as certified school counselors in elementary, middle, and high school environments.

Courses in this online Master’s in School Counseling include:

• Integration of Christianity and the Counseling Profession
• Human Growth and Development
• Social and Cultural Diversity
• Career Counseling
• Psychodiagnosis

A Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Health is available to the online student through Evangel University distance learning.  This program promotes the foundational skills to approach and address emotional, relational, and cognitive issues of families and individuals.  Studies will cover topics including but not limited to:

• Etiology
• Diversity
• Crisis intervention

This online program is led by faculty bringing years of real-world experience to the virtual classroom.  Students will develop a Christian worldview in relevance to ethical values in patient care.  Graduates with this degree may find pursuable career paths as family advocates, juvenile officers, case managers, and more.  Explore a whole-health approach to behavioral health with Evangel University online.

Evangel University online offers an online Certificate in Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention to the working adult student.  This program is designed for professionals engaged in mental health, psychology, or counseling careers seeking specialized skills in intervention.  Studies may cover topics including but not limited to:

• Domestic violence
• Sexual abuse
• Substance abuse

Students will develop enhanced skills in assessment, strategic recognition, and more.  This is an accelerated, fully online program, making it an optimal choice for those working full time.  Learn how to successfully address and promote healthy responses to those suffering from triggers and stress in abnormal circumstances through Evangel University online.

Combining faith and learning, this online ministry degree prepares students to build and lead a local church. This program is a great fit for current or prospective ministers and teachers.  

With this online ministry degree, you will develop preaching, teaching, and leadership skills as you learn to engage the world of the Bible and bring its teachings to life. Courses cover such topics as:

• Spiritual formation and discipleship
• Church polity and law
• Pentecostal foundations
• Pastoral counseling

Graduates are ready to develop healthy relationships both within and outside the church.

Prepare to make a difference in the lives of impoverished, hungry, and hurting people with this online ministry degree. You will learn how to deliver humanitarian care that is built on God’s compassion. Learn to apply biblical theology to the practice of humanitarian care as you respond to issues of diversity, community development, crisis intervention, and disaster response. Emphasis is placed on best practices and real-world experience in courses that likely include:

• Domestic and International Disaster Services
• Holistic Development
• Health Management in Global Settings
• Applied Sustainability

Establish a strong academic knowledge base as you learn to be effective in a variety of domestic and international settings.

Is your goal to work in a faith-based organization, such as a church or Christian non-profit? If so, this online ministry degree may be for you. Learn to plan and implement strategic goals in these organizations as you study ways to care for people in the church setting.  Gain the foundation and leadership principles for service in church leadership roles in a Pentecostal/Charismatic context. Graduates will understand the spiritual habits and activities that lead to spiritual growth and maturity while also being able to plan and implement strategic goals in faith-based organizations.

Prepare for a career preaching and conducting church ceremonies in church settings with an online divinity degree. This preaching certificate provides the homiletical skills needed to develop biblical messages. You will also gain the tools to develop and conduct weddings, funerals, and baby dedications. Learn to use genre-specific hermeneutical and homiletical principles for the preparation and delivery of biblical messages while also learning to comprehend and teach from the biblical text.

Prepare for a career in church leadership, pursuing careers in such faith-based organizations as churches and Christian non-profits. This online biblical studies degree ensures students are able to understand and teach from the biblical text. Courses teach the books, genres, themes, and background and analytical information of the Old and New Testament. Graduates will have better biblical knowledge and literacy skills.

With an online worship ministry degree you are able to prepare for a career leading or participating in local church worship arts programs. This online worship arts degree covers leadership principles and musical practices. Learn how to use these to reach the church community. Graduates of this program will have personal ministry values that allow them to lead in ministry and produce appropriate service design.

Prepare for ministry in this missions-focused program with this online degree in intercultural studies. Graduates are ready to engage people from multiple cultures and socio-economic levels. They may pursue careers as missionaries, church planters, pastors, church executives, chaplains, educators, or evangelists.  

The curriculum is designed to deepen each student’s knowledge of God’s mission, so they will be ready to minister in this complex and pluralistic world. Courses dive deep into biblical and cultural exegesis. There are no required concentrations, so you may choose to round out this intercultural studies degree with whatever courses you wish to take. However, students often choose concentrations in:

• Global Missions
• Intercultural Studies
• Islamic Studies
• Member Care

Evangel University provides an online theology degree to students seeking advanced practice in various fields of ministry. Take the next step towards pastoral and teaching ministry, or further graduate studies. Students will hone methods and tools of theological research through concentrations including:

• Old and New Testament Studies
• Biblical Languages
• Intercultural Theology
• Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies

Students will make an original contribution to their specialization through rigorous scholarly work. Enhance theological knowledge, skills in research and writing, and more with Evangel University.

Prepare for a career in ministry with this popular master of divinity online degree. The overall goal of this degree is to deepen each student’s knowledge of God’s word and his mission on earth, working to ensure graduates are ready to minister in the complex and pluralistic world. Courses cover such topics as:

• Biblical interpretation
• Expository preaching
• Pastoral care

Graduates are ready for vocational ministries in the Church, teaching/writing vocations, or further studies in Bible and Theology and Ministry.

No concentration is required in this online divinity degree. Choose whichever electives interest you, but often students choose electives in Islamic Studies or Military and Institutional Chaplaincy.

A Master of Leadership and Ministry degree is available at Evangel University. This degree is designed to guide ministers in personal and professional growth in the pursuit of lifelong learning. Courses are delivered in on-campus or hybrid formats, with various modalities and venues. Online formats allow for a high degree of interaction between peers and faculty.

This degree is accessible to undergraduates holding degrees in a variety of studies. Graduates of this program are prepped for vocational ministries in the church and further graduate and advanced studies. For students with limited experience, a practicum is recommended along with customizable electives.

Enhance your leadership skills and take the next step in your professional pathway with Evangel University.