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| Master of Arts in Military Studies - Defense Management | Public Services | M | American Public University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Defense Management curriculum combines general management theory and practice with the particular and sometimes peculiar system of management in the defense industrial base of the United States. Students are provided a great deal of choice in this program; their concentrations range from technical, to general, to program/acquisition management. | |||||||||||||||
| Master of Arts in Military Studies - Joint Warfare | Public Services | M | American Public University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| This degree is the study of modern joint warfare operations, leadership, and management. Focusing on the military opportunities, changes, and challenges wrought since the Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986, students will learn of the theory, practice, planning, implementation, command and control, and overarching military philosophy that pervades today’s joint military environment. Going beyond the specific joint military community, students will also research the military’s ability to interact with other elements of national and international power, to include other militaries, non-military public agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Students have the opportunity to focus their studies in one of four distinct areas related to joint, interagency, and/or government/non-government operations: joint warfare operations, national military affairs, homeland security studies, and peacekeeping operations. | |||||||||||||||
| Master of Arts in Military Studies - Land Warfare | Public Services | M | American Public University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Land Warfare major possesses the most extensive number of course offerings. Students are provided the opportunity to focus their efforts in one of two concentrations: U.S. or World land warfare. In addition to the concentration, a wide range of historical, strategy/tactics, and contemporary courses cover the leading personalities, campaigns, and issues faced in warfighting from classical through modern times. In a major that possesses "something for everyone," students may focus their course work on (1) great events in time, such as ancient warfare or World War II, (2) great leaders, through a variety of courses ranging from Napoleon to Patton, (3) institutional courses focused on the history and dynamics surrounding the Marine Corps, Army, Navy, and foreign military organizations, or (4) other combinations of courses leading to a unique concentration. | |||||||||||||||
| Master of Arts in Military Studies - Military Leadership | Public Services | M | American Public University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Military Leadership major is designed for students who seek an understanding of the principles, theory, and practices of leadership from an historical perspective. This program provides students with the opportunity to focus on valuable leadership lessons learned under military, civil-military, and government settings and conditions. With critical analytical thinking skills, students can apply the classic strategies, tactics, and teachings of the great military philosophers and leaders that are still relevant in modern times. | |||||||||||||||
| Master of Arts in Military Studies - Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict | Public Services | M | American Public University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict major is designed to provide both serving special operations personnel and other interested students with detailed study, research, analysis, and insight into the specialized missions and forces that have influenced international events as an arm of national policy in oftentimes high-risk, politically sensitive environments. Students will not only address the flexible and precise special operations missions (to include unconventional warfare, direct action, special reconnaissance, foreign international defense, combating terrorism, psychological operations, civil affairs, counterproliferation of weapons, information operations, among others), but they will also gain understanding of the contextual issues that lead to and result from such missions. The student will study amongst peers in a core curriculum and then branch off in a selected area of personal special operations or low intensity conflict interest that includes National Security, Special Operations, Insurgency/Revolution, Peacekeeping, Terrorism, Information/Intelligence, or one of six different regional area choices. | |||||||||||||||
| Master of Arts in Military Studies - Unconventional Warfare | Public Services | M | American Public University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| This degree is designed to study the threats and use of Unconventional Warfare; it includes historical and contemporary coverage of the discipline across a range of topical areas. Those topics include, but are not limited to, terrorism, unconventional warfare, revolution, insurgency and counterinsurgency, peacekeeping, and weapons of mass destruction.Students are afforded a great degree of choice among the courses taken towards the degree objectives in order to provide knowledge most relevant to issues faced by the student in the professional world or material most suited to higher academic interests. Of interest to many students in this program is the opportunity to earn Certificates with the United Nations en route to completing certain AMU Unconventional Warfare courses. Other students from the special operations community find the AMU Challenge Examinations related to the Special Forces Detachment Officer Qualification Course of interest; these courses enable the student to complete one or two major courses while reading and writing from a condensed course list. | |||||||||||||||
| Master of Arts in Military Studies - World War II Studies | Public Services | M | American Public University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| Students in the World War II program study the history, politics, leaders, strategies, and campaigns under which the 20th Century's, (and some would argue, the modern world's), seminal events unfolded. The World War II student takes a core curriculum of study that includes study of the major political and military leaders of both Allied and Axis powers, as well as study of the war's major theaters. Students then have the opportunity to pursue courses of particular interest to them, which include study of major and lesser campaigns and battles, the Holocaust, military strategy and leadership, and World War II political and military institutions. | |||||||||||||||
| Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership | Philosophy | M | Crown College | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| Master of Arts in National Security Studies | Public Services | M | American Public University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Master of Arts in National Security Studies provides an integrated study of political, geographic, social, economic, technological, and other factors that threaten a state’s national interests. The program is tailored for civilian and military students desiring security-related careers as action-officers, analysts or policy-makers in public or private defense and intelligence organizations involved in the international, regional, or homeland security arenas. Program graduates are prepared for mid-level and senior careers in defense, intelligence, and security organizations and to proceed to advance educational programs (Ph.Ds, war colleges, etc.) in defense and security studies or international relations. | |||||||||||||||
| Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MOL) | Business | M | Regent University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| When it comes to higher education, today’s busy professionals require not only high quality education, but also flexible course schedules to fit their lives. The MOL program was designed to meet those requirements by using autonomous learning methods and communication technology. Conducted online via the Worldwide Campus, the MOL combines threaded discussions, email, audio and video computer-based presentations and electronic information access to enhance each student’s practical experience within a virtual learning environment. The synthesis of technology, critical thinking and practical application develops well-rounded leaders with a clear perspective of how to strategically position and lead an organization. In addition, the MOL’s online format allows flexibility and adaptability to accommodate almost any schedule and, in most cases, requires no on-campus residency. The MOL provides students with a 21-credit core curriculum of in-depth leadership and organizational development topics combined with a 9-credit focused concentration in one of seventeen areas followed by a 3-credit culminating project in which the student conducts research or an organizational intervention that incorporates all the course content of the program. This 33-semester-hour degree includes the key organizational leadership elements of ethics, motivation, creativity, vision, strategic planning, teamwork, group development, technology, customer service and organizational development. | |||||||||||||||
| Master of Arts in Organizational Management | Business | M | University of Phoenix | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Master of Arts in Organizational Management program is designed to fill the educational needs of mid-career professionals who want to develop or enhance their management skills. The curriculum will teach you how to effectively manage the human and fiscal resources of private businesses, non-profit organizations, and public agencies. Your studies will give you an in-depth understanding of the structure, culture, and behavior of organizations. You will explore current styles and methods of leadership and the vital role that human resources managers play. The latest marketing tools and strategic planning techniques will also be featured. In addition, you will examine the financial considerations of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, and how organizations can use changing technologies to enhance growth. Total credits required for degree program: 39 credits. | |||||||||||||||
| Master of Arts in Political Science | Humanities & Liberal Arts | M | American Public University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Master of Arts in Political Science is a social science degree. Students learn about politics and study administration, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, public law, and methodology. The program has a large number of diverse subjects that focus on current US issues and areas such as Europe, the Middle East, the post-communist societies, Asia, peace and conflict, and lessons from the Holocaust. The subjects covered deal with broad issues of social and economic change, and require the development of a variety of research skills used in political analysis. Graduates of this program are prepared for careers in government such as public management, administration of justice, and military service. They are also equipped to pursuing elected positions. Graduates from political science programs also are found in various other professions involved in large organizations with extensive internal networks requiring skills in dealing with and managing people. | |||||||||||||||
| Master of Arts in Practical Theology | Philosophy | M | Regent University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Master of Arts in Practical Theology (also available through Distance Education and the D.C. Metro campus) is a 60-hour professional degree for those who have been called to a variety of practical ministry settings which require foundational biblical studies and ministry skills. The program underscores the importance of balanced biblical and theological reasoning, which precedes and inspires works of effective ministry. Spiritual formation, coursework, research, internship, and practicums are directed toward the development of practical solutions to ministry challenges. A number of practical theology tracks are available. | |||||||||||||||
| Master of Arts in Practical Theology | Philosophy | M | Regent University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Master of Arts in Practical Theology (also available through Distance Education and the D.C. Metro campus) is a 60-hour professional degree for those who have been called to a variety of practical ministry settings which require foundational biblical studies and ministry skills. The program underscores the importance of balanced biblical and theological reasoning, which precedes and inspires works of effective ministry. Spiritual formation, coursework, research, internship, and practicums are directed toward the development of practical solutions to ministry challenges. A number of practical theology tracks are available. The M.A. in Practical Theology is 2/3 (60 credits) of the Master of Divinity degree (90 credits) and is well-suited for those aspiring to various leadership positions which do not require the Master of Divinity, the standard professional degree, within churches, parachurch ministries, and nonprofit organizations. Such positions may include staff minister, missionary, Christian education director, youth minister, pastoral counselor, evangelist, and small group (cell) ministry director. This program is also recommended for senior ministry staff seeking a sabbatical or refresher experience, bi-vocational ministers (e.g., a church planter who employs professional skills in the marketplace for financial support), and those serving in roles with tasks that may differ from those expected of traditional church leadership positions. | |||||||||||||||
| Master of Arts in Psychology - General Psychology | Psychology | M | Northcentral University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The General Psychology programs train Learners to work in a variety of settings. These programs prepare Learners for research and field experience. All psychology graduate Learners must first obtain a firm grounding in several basic areas of psychology and research methodology. Within the General Psychology program, the Learner is expected to become competent in theory, research, and applications of psychology. The program was established to allow the Learner maximum flexibility in the direction of their studies. | |||||||||||||||
| Master of Arts in Psychology - Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine | Psychology | M | Northcentral University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine is a newly developed and important area of research, teaching, and clinical practice. It is the study of the total matrix of factors influencing the psychological and physical health of people and takes a biopsychosocial approach in accounting for illness and behavioral health. This specialization develops the essential knowledge and skills for this important area. | |||||||||||||||
| Master of Arts in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology | Psychology | M | Northcentral University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Industrial/Organizational Psychology program trains Learners to work in a variety of settings. This program prepares Learners for research and field experience. Within the industrial and organizational program, the Learner is expected to become competent in theory, research, and applications of psychology as they relate to human behavior in organizations. The program emphasizes the contributions of both industrial and organizational psychology to the understanding of people in their world of work. Training is received in conducting basic and applied research, and in the applications of theory and research to organizational and human resource management problems in organizations. | |||||||||||||||
| Master of Arts in Religion Church Growth Specialization | Religion | M | Liberty University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.), is our foundational degree and is 45 hours. This is a general degree in religion that includes Bible, theology, and ministry classes. The M.A.R. is appropriate as an entry level and general professional degree in religion. It is designed to give the student intensive study in the Scriptures and the essential truths of the Christian message. There are four specializations that are available for the Master of Arts in Religion degree: Church Growth, Pastoral Counseling, Worship, Leadership, or a general M.A.R. degree may be earned by completing the M.A.R. core courses and the M.A.R. general courses. Many students in this program are in their 30's or 40's, and are presently in a non-ministry profession, but sense God's call to ministry and are therefore persuing a second career. Others are presently in ministry but never received seminary training. Others are in ministry and started their training at their denominated school, but took a church before completing the M.Div., and therefore transfer their work from a previous seminary and use our school to complete their degree. | |||||||||||||||
| Master of Arts in Religion General M.A.R. Degree | Religion | M | Liberty University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.), is our foundational degree and is 45 hours. This is a general degree in religion that includes Bible, theology, and ministry classes. The M.A.R. is appropriate as an entry level and general professional degree in religion. It is designed to give the student intensive study in the Scriptures and the essential truths of the Christian message. There are four specializations that are available for the Master of Arts in Religion degree: Church Growth, Pastoral Counseling, Worship, Leadership, or a general M.A.R. degree may be earned by completing the M.A.R. core courses and the M.A.R. general courses. Many students in this program are in their 30’s or 40’s, and are presently in a non-ministry profession, but sense God’s call to ministry and are therefore persuing a second career. Others are presently in ministry but never received seminary training. Others are in ministry and started their training at their denominated school, but took a church before completing the M.Div., and therefore transfer their work from a previous seminary and use our school to complete their degree. | |||||||||||||||
| Master of Arts in Religion Leadership Specialization | Religion | M | Liberty University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.), is our foundational degree and is 45 hours. This is a general degree in religion that includes Bible, theology, and ministry classes. The M.A.R. is appropriate as an entry level and general professional degree in religion. It is designed to give the student intensive study in the Scriptures and the essential truths of the Christian message. There are four specializations that are available for the Master of Arts in Religion degree: Church Growth, Pastoral Counseling, Worship, Leadership, or a general M.A.R. degree may be earned by completing the M.A.R. core courses and the M.A.R. general courses. Many students in this program are in their 30’s or 40’s, and are presently in a non-ministry profession, but sense God’s call to ministry and are therefore persuing a second career. Others are presently in ministry but never received seminary training. Others are in ministry and started their training at their denominated school, but took a church before completing the M.Div., and therefore transfer their work from a previous seminary and use our school to complete their degree. | |||||||||||||||
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