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Types of Counselors: Clinical and Nonclinical Roles
One in 5 U.S. adults — approximately 57.8 million people — had a mental illness in 2021, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Mental health counselors play a pivotal role in helping people with mental illness improve their well-being by providing them with quality mental health care and support. The mental health field…
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Cybersecurity vs. Data Analytics: Comparing Degrees and Careers
Collecting, assessing, and interpreting pertinent data provides organizations with strategic insights that can lead to increased efficiency, stability, and growth. The usefulness of these insights helped the global data and analytics market reach a valuation of $100.8 billion in 2022, according to a report from GlobalData. Data is also a prime target of cybercriminals. When…
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Global Methodist Church Approves MACU as Recommended Educational Institution
The Global Methodist (GM) Church has approved Mid-America Christian University as a recommended educational institution, the GM Church announced this week. This distinction means that the GM Church officially endorses MACU as an institution at which persons who reside outside of the United States or western Europe can complete courses to satisfy the educational requirement…
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Paraprofessionals/Emergency Certified Teachers
By Oklahoma state law, for a paraprofessional or an emergency certified teacher to teach, they must have a bachelor’s degree, have worked one year as a paraprofessional/emergency certified teacher, pass the Oklahoma state certification exams, and complete a minimum of 12 hours of specified coursework. To help Oklahoma teachers earn their education, Mid-America Christian University…
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Evangel Fund
Help MACU Students Earn A Life-Changing Education The Evangel Fund helps provide necessary scholarships to MACU students who would not otherwise be able to afford an education. The Evangel Fund makes possible advancement in areas such as general student scholarships, academic improvements, student development programs and service opportunities. Annual Events Phone-A-Thon Every fall, MACU holds…
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Faculty Directory
Marvin AkersAssociate Professor: School of Humanities and Social Sciences Trina ArnoldAssistant Professor: School of Humanities and Social Sciences Pam BartonAssistant Professor: School of Ministry Lisa BellAssociate Professor: School of Business Leadership Beccah BlandAssistant Professor: School of English Dr. Garret CastleberryProfessor: School of Humanities and Social Sciences Dr. Tamara DawsonChair: School of Business Leadership Dr. Leon…
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Online Degree Programs
Since 2008, Mid-America Christian University (MACU) has been helping adults successfully earn accredited, accelerated, and affordable online degrees in a supportive learning environment. MACU online degree programs offer many benefits, including: Accreditation. All online undergraduate and master’s level programs are accredited through the Higher Learning Commission. Your MACU degree will be a valued and respected…
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About MACU
At MACU, we’re training students to Dream Bigger and Do Greater for the glory of God. Our high-quality education prepares you to go out and impact the world for Christ in the career of your choosing, whether you’ve been called to the ministry or the marketplace. Here, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge and biblical values you’ll need for success in…
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GBC Alum Visits and Reminisces Around the Houston Campus
By Terry Johnson ’84 I went by the old campus today. I’ve been there several times through the years; even last Saturday when I was in Houston, but a first time thing happened today. Some workers were inside the security fencing surrounding Ara Phillips Hall. They were exchanging some glass and I noticed one individual…
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Online Students
Everything You Need for Success as an Online Student At Mid-America Christian University (MACU), we help adults earn accredited, accelerated, affordable online degrees in a faith-based and supportive learning environment. As a provider of online undergraduate and graduate programs since 2008, we’ve built both Christ-centered instruction, as well as everything you need for success as…