- Is Global University accredited?
Global University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), Washington, D.C. The U.S. Department of Education lists the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Global University is incorporated in the State of Missouri and is certified to operate by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education of the State of Missouri. You may visit our website at www.globaluniversity.edu or refer to the current Graduate Catalog for a list of graduate-level degrees.
- Do other institutions accept Global University degrees and transfer credits?
The registrar or dean at a college or university has the final word for whether or not degrees and transfer credits from outside institutions are accepted. Many colleges, universities, and seminaries have accepted Global University courses for transfer of credit, and degrees as fulfillment of degree requirements for advanced studies.
- How many graduate credits can I transfer into a Global University M.A. program?
A maximum of 9 graduate credits with a minimum grade of 80 percent (3.0) or its equivalent may be transferred into a Global University master of arts program from other accredited institutions of higher learning, provided that the courses are compatible in content to the Global University degree plan chosen by the student. A maximum of 21 graduate credits may be transferred into a Global University master of divinity program. Transferred credit may not be substituted for Research Methodology or for the Thesis without prior approval of the Dean. No credit will be given for life experience in lieu of taking courses for credit.
- How long will it take to complete a master's degree?
The time to complete a degree will vary, depending on how much time a student devotes to studies. A full time student can complete the master of arts degree in two to three years. A master of divinity degree may be completed in three to four years.
The maximum enrollment time for each individual course is six months, but a student who is serious about a degree will seldom take the full time allowed for a course. The maximum time to complete all course work and other requirements for a master of arts degree is seven years from the date of the enrollment in the first graduate course. Time limit for a master of divinity degree is ten years from the date of the first graduate course enrollment.
- What are the prerequisites for acceptance into the Graduate School of Theology?
A bachelor of arts or equivalent degree from an accredited institution is required, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or a cumulative grade average of 80%.
A minimum of 15 credits of undergraduate course work in Bible and theology is required for all master of arts degree options. Qualified students may waive all or part of the undergraduate-level Bible and theology admissions requirements by successfully completing proficiency examinations.
Students must be able to study and communicate in English.
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- What is the cost for tuition?
Tuition is currently $205 per credit ($615 for a 3-credit course). Total tuition for a 36-credit master of arts degree is $7,380; tuition for a 90-credit master of divinity degree is $18,450. This tuition is for students enrolled through the International Graduate Studies Center in Springfield, Missouri, USA. Graduate students studying through Graduate Studies Centers outside the USA should check with the respective Graduate Studies Center for cost of tuition, fees, and course materials.
- How much do course materials cost?
The average cost of materials is about $105 for a graduate course.
- Are additional fees required?
Yes, there are some fees in addition to tuition and course materials. See list of fees online.
- How do I pay?
Advance payment is required for tuition, materials, and all services offered by Global University. Payment must be in USA dollars and may be made by check, international money order, or by VISA, MasterCard, or Discover.
- Do you have financial assistance programs?
Global University has been approved for benefits, whereby a qualified veteran may be reimbursed by the Veterans Administration for tuition and fees.
Also, active USA military personnel may qualify for Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) funding for Global University courses they complete. To apply for this assistance, military personnel must complete a DD FORM 2004. This form is available from the military education office.
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- How do I apply?
An Application Packet: Master of Arts or Master of Divinity Degree Program should be completed and submitted with the $45 application fee to the Graduate School of Theology.
A student may enroll in a maximum of 9 credits under special student status by completing and submitting to the Graduate School of Theology the $25 special student application fee and an Application for Special Student Admission. Any additional course enrollments will require that all application requirements have been met, the additional application fee paid, and approval granted for admission to the Graduate School of Theology.
- How do I enroll in a course?
A student must complete a Graduate Studies Course Order Form and sign the "terms and conditions of enrollment" acknowledgement for each course enrollment. The completed enrollment information should be submitted with full payment for tuition and course materials. Email submissions should be sent to gradenroll@globaluniversity.edu. Hardcopy submissions should be mailed to:
Global University
Graduate Studies Representative
1211 South Glenstone Avenue
Springfield, Missouri 65804 USA
Students who enroll through any other authorized Graduate Studies Center should follow instructions for the specific enrollment office.
Students who reside outside the USA should contact the national Global University Office (known as ICI in some countries) of their country. If the country is not served locally by a Global University graduate studies center, the student may enroll through Global University's International Graduate Studies Center in Springfield, Missouri, USA, at USA prices.
- What is the class schedule?
Students may enroll at any time for independent study. A mentor will be assigned for each course enrollment, and the student will be allowed a maximum of six months from the course enrollment date to complete the course and submit all required assignments.
Students who enroll for online study will adhere to the course schedule for the specific course and will normally be expected to complete at least one lesson per week, for a maximum of 15 lessons. Written unit assignments will be due within one week from the completion date of the last lesson of a unit. The final written assignment normally will be due within one month from the date of the last lesson.
- Where is the campus?
The International Graduate Studies Center is located at Global University's International Office in Springfield, Missouri, USA. Global University graduate students reside in more than 40 countries.
A student may complete a program for all Biblical Studies, Ministerial Studies, and Master of Divinity degree plans by independent study or online without relocating.
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- What do I have to do in the course?
Global University graduate courses are based on a research and writing model that requires a student to process information through critical analysis, cognitive ordering, and application in an integrated, effective, and confluent fashion through written unit and final assignments. Most courses have four or five unit assignments of six to eight pages per assignment, with a final assignment of eighteen to twenty-five pages.
Graduate Greek courses require a proctored objective/short answer final examination, which includes a sight translation. Most other courses do not include a proctored examination.
- How do I submit assignments?
Unit and final assignments are submitted directly to the mentor who is assigned for a specific course. Although it is preferred that assignments be submitted electronically as email attachments, it is acceptable to submit them by postal delivery or fax.
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- Will I have a library card?
A student may request a Global University student picture identification card that can be used to gain access to many libraries worldwide.
- Do students have access to an online library?
Students enrolled in Global University have password-protected access to online learning resources through Global University's Learning Resources Internet (LRI). Global University's Online Research Center (ORC) that is under development will make additional online resources available to students and ministers.
