Degree Programs for Cornerstone University
Associate Degrees
The associate programs are introductory level academic programs designed for working adults who understand what a solid Christian liberal arts education can enable them to accomplish in life. The programs provide an extensive study of many disciplines in order to establish a strong educational core through which students may rightly interpret reality and live out their faith in all areas of life.
Bachelor's Degrees
The bachelor's programs are upper-level academic programs designed for the working professional employed in business, public organization or not-for-profit settings. The curriculum enables graduates to deal effectively with an increasingly complex business environment.
Master's Programs
The master's programs are designed to address the specific needs of today's educators and businesses. Integrating faith with learning, the programs explore current issues in education and business related to leadership, values, theology and differentiated instruction from a Christian worldview. Programs focus on cutting-edge topics in teaching, technology and business.
Cornerstone University's Associate of Science in Business (ASB) degree is an accelerated, introductory-level, academic program designed for working adults that is taught from a Christian worldview. The program provides an extensive study of several disciplines in order to establish a strong education core through which students may rightly interpret reality and live out their faith in all areas of life. Concepts that will be emphasized are skills related to communication in oral and written form, enhanced knowledge base in the liberal arts as a foundation for the completion of the business-related bachelor's degree and the integration of basic business principles.
Begin or advance your educational career in the health and social services area with Cornerstone University's accelerated Associate of Science in Human Services (ASHS) degree. The ASHS degree is a 62-credit-hour, undergraduate program designed to teach students how to meet human needs through an interdisciplinary knowledge base, focusing on prevention as well as remediation of problems and maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life of service populations.
Advance your career with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree from Cornerstone University. The BSBA degree is an accelerated, 46-credit-hour program, designed for working professionals who are seeking to develop management, leadership and decision-making skills needed in today's complex business environment. Students are able to complete this degree in as little as 18-22 months.
Advance your career with a Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) degree from Cornerstone University. The BSM degree is an accelerated, 42-credit-hour program designed for working professionals who are seeking to develop management, leadership, communication and decision-making skills from a Christian worldview. Students are able to complete this degree in as little as 18-22 months.
Develop your ministry leadership skills by attending Cornerstone University's Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership (BSML) program. The BSML program is delivered in an accelerated, blended format, allowing students to complete this degree in as little as 20 months. Graduates will develop skills that will help prepare them for the increasingly complex nature of leading and/or participating in ministry service or non-profit organizations. The program stresses the development of the foundational biblical, theological and management principles necessary to enhance skills and develop the leader within.
Develop your ministry leadership skills by attending Cornerstone University's Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership (BSML) program. The blended format offers the best of online education with onground residencies. Both face-to-face contact and the virtual environment combine to provide a dynamic, flexible program. The one-day residency seminars will be held throughout the program on the main campus in Grand Rapids after the completion of four online courses. Graduates will develop skills that will help prepare them for the increasingly complex nature of leading and/or participating in ministry service or non-profit organizations. The program stresses the development of the foundational biblical, theological and management principles necessary to enhance skills and develop the leader within.
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BSP) is an accelerated 46-credit-hour program which will integrate core knowledge and practical experience in psychology to prepare students to analyze and resolve human service needs in a diverse and global population. Students in the BSP program will develop effective written and oral skills, apply principles for ethical decision making and expand their knowledge of the basic helping skills necessary in psychology. Throughout their program, students will focus on how psychological principles, theories and techniques can fit within a Christian worldview that equips them to facilitate meaningful and positive changes in a variety of ways.
The Master of Arts in Education (MAED) program at Cornerstone University addresses the specific needs of today's educators in an accelerated format, allowing students to complete their degrees in as little as 18 months. The program is designed with working educators in mind. Integrated faith and learning, the program explores current issues in education related to leadership, values, pedagogy and differentiated instruction from a Christian worldview. The MAED program focuses on cutting-edge topics in teaching, such as student motivation, learning styles, technology and methodologies. Coursework includes a high degree of personal involvement in the student's learning process and is directed toward the development of materials, resources, strategies and solutions for today's classroom. A master's project concludes the program, addressing the areas of curriculum development, research and leadership.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is an accelerated, 18-month, 39-credit-hour program designed to prepare students to excel as leaders, on both a local and international scale. Created in conjunction with business leaders, this cutting-edge curriculum provides students with the theories and techniques necessary for effective administration in today's business climate. The program provides a critical understanding of an ever-changing organization, while exploring top-notch business practices that help leaders surpass organizational goals.
The Master of Business Administration is an accelerated 18-month, 36 credit hour program designed to prepare students to excel as leaders on both a local and international scale. Created in conjunction with business leaders, this cutting-edge curriculum provides students with the theories and techniques necessary for effective administration in today's business climate. The program provides a critical understanding of an ever-changing organization, while exploring top notch business practices that help leaders surpass organizational goals. Course projects require an individual and cooperative approach to problem solving. Working in groups, students will learn how to manage effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented workplace and at the same time develop their leadership, critical thinking and communication skills. Also offered online.
Advance your career with a Master of Science in Management (MSM) degree from Cornerstone University. The MSM degree is an accelerated, 36-credit-hour program designed to prepare students to excel as leaders in their professional environments. This upper-level program is ideal for working professionals employed in a business, public organization or nonprofit setting. The curriculum is designed to enable students to deal effectively with an increasingly complex business environment. The program stresses skill development in the areas of organization and management, communications, and human resource management. Students are able to complete this degree in as little as 17 months.
The Healthcare Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a 39-credit hour program designed to prepare students to excel as leaders, on both a local and international scale. Created in conjunction with healthcare leaders, this cutting-edge curriculum provides students with theories in the areas of ethical, legal, and regulatory issues facing Healthcare administrators. Other courses will focus on healthcare finance, global economic environment, and quality and safety management. Focusing on a Christian worldview, students learn to integrate faith and values into their personal and professional life.
The Master of Arts in Education with Educational Technology Endorsement (MAED-TECH) program addresses the specific needs of today's educators by ensuring that they meet the updated seventh standard as well as developing advanced-level knowledge and skills for technology literacy. Integrating faith and learning, the program explores current issues in education from a Christian worldview. The blended format offers the best of online education and onground residencies. Both face-to-face contact and the virtual environment combine to provide a dynamic, flexible program.
The Healthcare Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a 39-credit-hour, accelerated, graduate-level program designed to prepare students to excel as healthcare leaders, on both a local and global scale. Created in conjunction with healthcare leaders, this cutting-edge curriculum provides students with the skills necessary to understand and manage the continuous and complex changes taking place in healthcare. Focusing on a Christian worldview, students learn to effectively integrate faith and values into their professional lives.
