Associate of Liberal Arts
An Associate Degree in Liberal Arts at Grace College Online is designed to develop your critical-thinking skills and begin your journey into higher education.
As you consider an array of colleges with an associate degree online near you in the Midwest, be assured that when you find your way to Grace, you will discover a top Christian college for your liberal arts online degree. Knowledge and skills in psychology, economics, communications and more will help you make workable connections between behavior and relationship, preparing you to weigh questions and create conversation in an online Christian college context.
Upon graduation, you will be able to move into an accredited online bachelor’s degree and pursue a future in business, ministry, human services, or psychology. These online degree programs will allow you to continue an affordable and flexible education, enabling you to balance work and personal commitments. This program is for you if you are serious about creating an impact in your professional career.
Future professional, the way forward is Grace.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
How to Apply
In order to be considered for enrollment in the Associate Degree in Liberal Arts program at Grace, you must fulfill certain admission requirements. Below is a list of the requirements for the program.
- College transcript, or
- High school transcript (or GED), if no college credit
- 2.0 GPA is required for college or high school
- Complete the application process
We recommend that you apply for admission at least one month before the next entry term. Students applying after the deadline are considered on a space available basis. It is best to apply early!
Admission Requirements
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Online Application
After all parts of your application have been completed and received in our enrollment office, your application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
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Transcript Request
Request official transcripts from your high school or postsecondary institutions that you have attended. The transcripts must come directly from the school. Transcripts should be sent to admissions@grace.edu.
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Acceptance Process
When all of the steps have been completed, you will be advised of the Admissions Committee’s decision. The Admissions Committee may request that you submit additional materials and/or that you interview with a representative of the College.
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Enrollment Deposit
Upon acceptance, submit your $100 Enrollment Deposit to accept your offer of admission. Your $100 deposit will be credited to your student account. Welcome to the Grace College community!
Ideal Fit
Unlocking paths to pursue your goals.
Whether you have never started college or are looking to finish your degree, the online Associate Degree in Liberal Arts will prepare you for the path ahead.
Course Overview
In this course, students will interact with and engage in the content in order to think critically, apply theory to past, present, and future leadership opportunities, and synthesize a personal, yet research-based, approach to various leadership opportunities.
Class sessions and assignments are intended to help participants acquire skills and analytic concepts to improve organizational relationships and effectiveness. The course also examines selected personnel functions in an organization including job analysis, recruitment, and hiring, training, performance appraisal, and compensation.
Designed to assist the student in demonstrating the scope and magnitude of science and mathematics; knowing the limitations of these subjects; where the Christian fits and operates within the scientific paradigm; and how a Christian can incorporate their faith and reason within the scientific enterprise and how to use it as a productive platform when communicating to those of different worldviews.
Students explore the components of an effective speech, as well as current applications of speaking skills. Emphasis will be placed on practicing and displaying these skills in various settings.
This course is designed to introduce students to some of the programs within the Microsoft Office 2013 Suite and use them to be productive in their classes and future jobs. Introductory to advanced skills will be taught in Word 2013, Excel 2013, and PowerPoint 2013. If the students desire, this class will help prepare them to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Exams.
Commonly Asked Questions
Additional Program Details
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There are 20 required courses, for a total of 60 credit hours.
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Degree completion programs can be completed in as little as two years!
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Each course is eight weeks long. The student will take two classes during each eight-week session.
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Yes! Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA form. Just log on to www.fafsa.ed.gov. Remember to include Grace College’s school code: 001800. Students are notified of their financial aid award money once they have been accepted into the program. For more information, please visit our Financial Aid page.
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The online instructors here at Grace welcome and encourage a high degree of engagement and interaction. There will be opportunity to interact with your instructors and classmates through chat, email, discussion boards, and forums.
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You will need a computer with high bandwidth Internet access, a flash player and speakers. Some courses may have additional requirements; however, Grace online technology support is always available for technical questions.
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Visit the Grace College Online website and submit the online application in order to start your application process. When visiting the website look for the particular program you desire to apply to and fill out that specific application.
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Yes, the credits earned from the Grace College Online program are transferable. Grace College is an accredited member of the Higher Learning Commission.
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