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You've built a strong foundation—now it's time to reach higher. ACU's graduate programs combine academic excellence with Biblical insight, preparing leaders who strengthen their fields from the inside out.
Whether you're advancing in counseling, education, or ministry, each program pairs professional depth with a Biblical framework you'll use every day.
Bring healing to relationships through clinically excellent, Biblically-grounded therapy in our COAMFTE-accredited program.
$690 / credit hour
Explore the MSMFTElevate your impact in the classroom and beyond with tracks built for working educators—delivered in convenient 8-week terms.
$550 / credit hour
Explore the M.A. in EducationDevelop advanced ministry competencies while staying rooted in your current role—Biblical scholarship built for real-world application.
$550 / credit hour
Explore Christian LeadershipFrom an accredited institution, in any field
Exceptions considered—your experience and trajectory matter, too
Aligned with ACU's mission, shared in your purpose statement
A few extras depending on your program—see below
Apply online in about 30 minutes—you'll tell us about your background, goals, and program of interest.
Start Your ApplicationFrom every institution you've attended, sent to [email protected] or mailed to the Office of the Registrar.
People who know your work, character, and readiness for graduate study.
About 500 words on where you've been, where you're headed, and why this program fits.
Interviews, background checks, or writing samples, depending on your program—your admissions counselor walks you through each one.
Straightforward per-credit tuition, with several ways to make the numbers work.
Per-Credit Tuition (2025–2026)
Financial Support
Federal Loans
Available for qualified graduate students via the FAFSA (code: 007113)
Grad PLUS Loans
Additional federal funding beyond standard loan limits
Ministry Scholarships
For Christian Leadership students serving in ministry
Employer Reimbursement
Common for educators—many districts help fund your M.A.
Payment Plans
Spread any remaining balance into manageable payments
We don't add a verse to secular content. Every program connects Biblical truth with professional practice, so you graduate thinking clearly about your field.
Learn from scholar-practitioners who've succeeded in their fields. Small cohorts mean real relationships, not lecture-hall anonymity.
Online programs built for working professionals, evening options on campus, and a community that understands adult responsibilities.
Clinical hours in our training center, strategies for your current classroom, concepts for your ministry context—use what you learn right away.
Form deep bonds with fellow professionals who share your values and understand your challenges—relationships that outlast the degree.
Challenging coursework that respects your experience while pushing you to grow, from professors who hold high standards and support your success.
Graduate chapel options, prayer support, and faith woven through your studies keep spiritual growth central to academic advancement.
“The MSMFT program gave me clinical excellence and spiritual depth. I'm not just treating symptoms—I'm helping restore God's design for families.”
Your influence is already significant—your potential is even greater. Don't spend another year wondering. Let's talk about where you're headed.
