We prepare students to be effective citizens and professional educators, administrators, counselors, and researchers who reflect Christ in their work and service. To accomplish our mission, our small classes with a positive climate for learning focus on the following: Training: courses and mentoring that provide a solid pedagogical grounding in your discipline; Experience: essential learning experiences that develop knowledge, skills and wisdom; and Calling: an understanding of your Christian mission and calling to influence individuals and the larger society.
Preparing Professional Educators
3.4
year average degree completion time
15+
specialized degree pathways
74.2%
female graduate students
Undergraduate Education and Behavioral Sciences Degrees
Bachelor's
Art EC—12 with Teacher Certification (BS) Classical Christian Education (BA) Elementary Education with Bilingual Certification (BS) Elementary Education with ESL (BS) English, Language Arts & Reading 7—12 with Teacher Certification and ESL (BS) Kinesiology with EC—12 Physical Education Teacher Certification (BA) Learning, Technology, and Design (BS) Mathematics 7—12 with Teacher Certification and ESL (BS) Music Education: Instrumental or Vocal/Keyboard (BME) Music with EC—12 Teacher Certification (BME) Psychology (BA) Psychology — Christian Counseling — Online (BA) Psychology — Marriage and Family Studies — Online (BA) Psychology — Online (BA) Psychology Accelerated Masters (BA to MAP) Psychology Accelerated Masters — Online (BA to MAP) Science 7—12 with Teacher Certification and ESL (BS) Social Studies 7—12 with Teacher Certification and ESL (BS) Social Work (BSW) Spanish EC—12 with Teacher Certification (BS)
Minors
Certificates
Graduate Education and Behavioral Sciences Degrees
Master's
Christian Counseling (MA) Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) Clinical Mental Health Counseling — Online (MA) Curriculum and Instruction (7—12) (MEd) Curriculum and Instruction with Certification in All—Level Art, Spanish, Music, or Physical Education (MEd) Educational Administration — Online (MEd) Educational Diagnostician (MEd) Human Services — Online (MA) Learning, Technology, and Design — Online (MS) Marriage & Family Therapy (MA) Marriage & Family Therapy — Online (MA) Professional School Counseling (MEd) Professional School Counseling — Online (MEd) Psychology (MA) Psychology — Online (MA) Psychology: Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (MA)
Certificates
Faculty
Our faculty are subject-matter experts and committed to mentoring you spiritually, intellectually and professionally.
Departments in Education & Behavioral Sciences
Take part in forming and transforming hearts and minds through our degrees in education & behavioral sciences.
Certification & Testing
HCU is committed to helping advance your career, every step of the way.
Student Orgs & Resources
There are numerous ways to get involved and find support that will enrich your educational experiences and career prospects.
Education
Teaching Future Teachers and Leaders
We train you to become a knowledgeable, competent, ethical professional in your field so you're able to bring Christian ethics, values, and worldview into the workplace.
Distinctives
Personal Development
Our faculty help to develop your God-given gifts through a Christ-centered curriculum will that will impact you as a future professional and the people whom you will serve.
Interactive Learning
We use interactive field-based training, technology integration, and a student-centered, constructivist approach to teaching. Diverse learning experiences include classroom, computer laboratory, field placement, and co-curricular activities.
On-the-Job Experience
Gain on-the-job experience within your chosen profession in the local community. You will actively engage with children in classrooms, clients in therapeutic settings, and decision-makers in academic and organizational settings.
Examination Ready
Our students have high pass rates on teacher certifications and psychology licensure exams. Graduates are highly sought by employers who value their moral and professional caliber.
Conferences & Events
We host a wide array of events, conferences and workshops that help you grow your skills and knowledge.