Spring 2012 Cohort Chronicle

Mid-Continent University's Advantage program produces a newsletter quarterly.  The Cohort Chronicle is filled with information about new groups, classes and more.  Please check the image below for more information.

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55,000 Degrees

And in May 2010, the members of the Roundtable signed the historic Greater Louisville Education Commitment with five key objectives:

1. Create and support a college-going culture
2. Use the business community's unique points of leverage to accelerate attainment
3. Prepare students for success in college, career, citizenship and life
4. Make post-secondary education accessible and affordable
5. Increase educational persistence, performance and progress

In October 2010, a new public-private partnership called 55,000 Degrees took on this mission with the support of local foundations to launch Louisville into the top tier of our competitor cities with the bold goal of adding 40,000 bachelor's degrees and 15,000 associate's degrees by 2020.

Below are are videos of just some of our students in the Louisville, KY area:

Christian Ministries Online Degree Official Press Release

Mid-Continent University’s ADVANTAGE Announces Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministries Now Available ONLINE

Mid-Continent University is proud to announce the Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministries degree is now offered completely ONLINE.

Mid-Continent’s accelerated bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministries is a practical degree program designed for those preparing for various ministries, and those desiring to grow in their knowledge, leadership, and giftedness. All of the courses stress a Biblical approach to the Scriptures and the necessary preparation to answer the challenges of the 21st Century. Students can access Mid-Continent’s Online Learning Center 24/7, allowing them to attend class on their own schedules.

Traci Wallrauch, Director of Online Operations for ADVANTAGE, said, “In continuance of our mission at MCU, we are very excited to offer the Christian Ministry degree program in the online format. Our goal is to provide yet another opportunity for busy, working adults who are called to Christian service to obtain their degree. The program will provide opportunities to those who live outside of our current face-to-face service area, as well as those who travel extensively. You can take the program with you anywhere that you can link to the internet!”

Jackie Imhoff, Vice President for Adult Programs at Mid-Continent, states, “We are thrilled to offer this major to our existing online majors in business management and psychology and counseling. The Baptist School of the Bible has been offering the Christian Ministry major on campus for several years but the online venue will open this option to students throughout our broad service area and beyond. Hopefully we may even have international students enroll so that they can become more knowledgeable and skilled at serving those in their own countries. I am grateful to our faculty in the Baptist School of the Bible for their work in preparing this program for launching.”

If you are interested in information about enrolling in the ONLINE Christian Ministries degree, email Jamie Hughes at jhughes@midcontinent.edu, visit http://www.midcontinent.edu/ or call:
1-888-MCU-GRAD.

Mid-Continent University offers the traditional college experience and the accelerated adult ADVANTAGE on the main campus in Mayfield, Kentucky. MCU also offers ADVANTAGE face-to-face in 28 cities and towns throughout Kentucky, southern Illinois and online. Face-to-face classes are offered one night a week with one class at a time. Online classes are accessible 24-7 with two classes at a time. MCU offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Mid-Continent University is a private, non-profit, Southern Baptist affiliated organization. MCU is regionally accredited and headquartered in Mayfield, Kentucky.

New Online Degree!

Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministry Online!

Mid-Continent’s accelerated bachelor’s program in Christian Ministry is a practical degree introducing the student to various aspects of Christian ministry. It is designed to train those already involved in ministry or those entering ministry later in life. Students completing the course of study are trained to hold senior pastor or other staff positions in churches or non-profit organizations, however, many go on to do graduate work. Access to the Online Learning enter is available 24/7 while you are enrolled, and classes are taken two at a time in 10 week intervals.  There are breaks throughout the 24 months needed to complete the course of study.

Students who already possess approximately 60 credits from an accredited institution are eligible for immediate entry into this program. Those requiring general education course credits can complete them through Mid-Continent’s Advantage Associate program, available at many locations, or online.

Our first Christian Ministry Online Cohort is schedule to begin soon!  To enroll or for more information please contact us.

Email - jhughes@midcontinent.edu - Jamie Hughes
Admissions Representative for Online Operations

Phone - 1-888-628-4723 (ext 291)

Live Chat - Click Here

Upcoming Start Dates for Online Degree Programs

Associate degree program

General studies (DL14F Cohort):

• * Orientation week starts April 23, 2012
• * Regular classes begin April 30, 2012

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Bachelor degree completion programs:

Business Management (DL22 Cohort), Psychology & Counseling (DL10P Cohort)
or Christian Ministries (NEW!)

• * Orientation week starts June 4 , 2012
• * Regular classes begin June 11, 2012

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Master's degree program:

Human Resource Management (DL2M Cohort):

• * Orientation week starts June 18, 2012
• * Regular classes begin June 25, 2012

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*All dates are subject to change. Cohorts are confirmed and finalized approximately 2 weeks prior to the projected start date.