SEU Seacoast Campus
Mount Pleasant, SC
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Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida partners with Seacoast to offer students an affordable, accredited*, Christ-centered educational experience. With flexible class options and hands-on learning opportunities, Southeastern University provides students with a pathway to discover and develop their divine design.
Faith-Based Academics
We believe your story is part of a bigger purpose. Our classes are intentionally designed to prepare you for your career while offering insight through Biblically-based perspectives.
Experiential Learning
Sometimes the greatest learning environments are found outside of the classroom. We equip you to succeed in your chosen field through on-site practicum opportunities.
Christ-Centered Community
Our culture is all about people, and during your time as a student, we create experiences that allow you to interact with people from all walks of life.
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What Can I Study?
Standard Programs
AA General Education
Southeastern University’s Associate of Arts (AA) degree is created for students seeking an advanced curriculum without a declared field of study. This two-year, online program consists of 62 credit hours, with 50* credit hours designated to Foundational Core studies, such as courses in general education, biblical studies, and faith integration. Students must also complete 12 credit hours of general electives. With an AA degree, students have the necessary knowledge to continue their education with an advanced degree or pursue jobs such as a junior designer, human resources assistant, marketing assistant, or administrative assistant.
*The Foundational Core Program includes the core learning components commonly accepted as foundational for a four-year baccalaureate degree by many colleges and universities. However, many bachelor degrees require specific prerequisites. Students should verify how their AA degree and classes transfer into their intended degree.
Associate of Ministerial Leadership
Southeastern University's Associate of Ministerial Leadership is an online degree that allows students to develop their knowledge of theology, the Bible, spiritual development, church ministry, leadership principles, and ecclesiastical operations. Students satisfy the credentialing requirements of ordination through the Assemblies of God as part of the program. All courses are transferable into Southeastern’s Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership.
BS in Business & Professional Leadership
The Bachelor of Science in Business and Professional Leadership (BSBPL) degree is designed for working adults. It provides a combination of basic leadership theory and business managerial concepts to enable graduates to advance in their careers. This online program consists of 120 credit hours: 56 credit hours of general education courses, 37 credit hours of business and professional leadership courses, and 27 hours of general electives (or between 15 and 24 hours of practicum credit in ministry or the marketplace). While traditional business degrees prepare students for business and leadership careers, the BSBPL degree emphasizes the application of the soft-skills and the decision-making aspect of business to various professions.
BS in Ministerial Leadership: Biblical Studies
The Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership — Biblical Studies track (BSMLB) provides a broad, robust foundation in theology, the Bible, spiritual development, church ministry, leadership principles, and ecclesiastical operations. This online program is a total of 122 credit hours, including 56 credit hours for Foundational Core courses, 24 credit hours of general electives, and 42 credit hours of ministerial leadership core courses. The final 18 hours of the BSMLB major core focuses on advanced study, interpretation, and application of the Bible in the context of the local church.
BS in Ministerial Leadership: Christian Ministry
The Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership — Christian Ministry track (BSMLM) provides a broad, robust foundation in theology, the Bible, spiritual development, church ministry, leadership principles, and ecclesiastical operations. This online program is a total of 122 credit hours. Fifty-six credit hours are designated to Foundational Core education in addition to 24 credit hours of general electives and 42 credit hours of ministerial leadership core courses. The final 18 hours of the BSMLM major core focuses on key pastoral competencies: sharing the Christian faith, preaching, church leadership, spiritual formation, and pastoral care.
BS in Ministerial Leadership: Pastoral Care and Counseling
The Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership — Pastoral Care and Counseling track (BSMLP) provides a broad, robust foundation in theology, the Bible, spiritual development, church ministry, leadership principles, and ecclesiastical operations. This online program is a total of 122 credit hours: 56 credit hours for Foundational Core courses, 24 credit hours of general electives, and 42 credit hours of ministerial leadership core courses. The final 18 hours of the BSMLP major core is an interdisciplinary study in psychology, counseling, and pastoral care.
BS in Ministerial Leadership: Worship Ministries
The Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership — Worship Ministries track (BSMLW) provides a broad, robust foundation in theology, the Bible, spiritual development, church ministry, leadership principles, and ecclesiastical operations. This online program is a total of 122 credit hours: 56 credit hours for Foundational Core courses, 24 credit hours of general electives, and 42 credit hours of ministerial leadership core courses. The final 18 hours of the BSMLW focuses on preparing students to serve as worship pastors through studies in music theory, worship leadership, music composition, sound production, and music performance.
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Tuition: $8,136.00
Tuition covers the cost of your classes only; books and fees are additional. Tuition is charged per credit hour. Tuition listed is based on 15 credits per semester (for 2 semesters) with the practicum scholarship applied.
Site Fee: $3,500.00
The site fee covers expenses related to student development and classroom facilities. The site fee is charged at a flat rate per semester. The annual fee (2 semesters) is listed.
Technology Fee: $350.00
The technology fee covers the cost of facilitating online classes. This is a flat rate per year.
Annual Total: $11,986.00
Online Programs
BA in Humanitarian Relief & Development
The online BA in Humanitarian Relief & Development degree prepares students to empower the lives of the impoverished, hungry, and hurting through compassion-based initiatives. Our curriculum emphasizes biblical principles, best practices, and real-world experience. Students will establish a strong theological and academic base that culminates in a supervised practicum with a humanitarian agency. After completing this degree, graduates can apply these concepts to numerous domestic and international settings. These may include nonprofit leadership, volunteerism, disaster response, holistic self-care, community development, public policy, partnership cultivation, and advocacy.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
A Bachelor of Business Administration degree covers fundamental business concepts, entrepreneurship, ethical business practices, teamwork, and leadership. Students will learn to communicate professionally, develop their management proficiency, and acquire other skills necessary to advance in a career of almost any field. This online program is a total of 120 credit hours: 56 credit hours of Foundational Core courses, 18 credit hours of business pre-core, 28 credit hours of business core, 6 credit hours of business electives, and 12 credit hours of general electives. Students also have the option to add a concentration in business leadership or marketing communication.
BS in Communication & Mass Media
The Bachelors of Science in Communication & Mass Media is an online degree intended for those seeking careers in journalism, public relations, social media marketing, public relations campaign management, and digital marketing. Students will learn to collect, convey, and edit information through print, documentaries, broadcast and online journalism, public relations, and advertising. This program is a total of 120 credit hours: 56 credit hours of Foundational Core courses, 25 credit hours of communication major core courses, and 24 credit hours of general electives. Students have the opportunity to refine how they communicate with international audiences though communication and photojournalism study abroad programs.
BS in Digital Media & Design
The Bachelor of Science in Digital Media & Design degree provides an overview of creative design and communication, including digital media, research and writing skills, digital design theory and application, marketing analytics, and web design. This online degree equips students to lead others and excel as a communicator, designer, and marketer. The program consists of 120 total credit hours: 56 credit hours of Foundational Core studies, 37 credit hours of major core courses, and 27 credit hours of general electives. The major core includes 19 credit hours of digital media core, 15 credit hours of digital design core, and three credit hours of digital media and design electives.
BS in Ministerial Leadership: Missional Leadership
The partner site Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership – Missional Leadership track degree program prepares students for ministry leadership—in local churches, faith-based non-profit organizations, and other ministry contexts—through an interdisciplinary curriculum of courses in foundational core (i.e., English, psychology, math, science, etc.), Bible, theology, ministry, and ministry practicum. The final 18 hours of the major core focuses global, entrepreneurial, strategic, and innovative missional leadership skills that can be applied in variety of missional contexts (i.e., global non-profit organizations, missionary ministry, local church ministry, etc.).
BS in Psychology
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree provides students with fundamentals in psychological and integration principles. Topics of study include personality, development, abnormal psychology, research methods, and more. Students will learn to incorporate their Christian faith into their work and prepare for paraprofessional fields that require a psychology or behavioral science degree. In addition, they will participate in supervised field experience and conduct and report empirical research in the field. This degree is also ideal for a student considering pursuing a master’s degree in a helping profession such as counseling. This online program is a total of 123 credit hours: 56 credit hours for Foundational Core courses, and 41 credit hours of psychology major core courses, 9 credit hours of psychology electives, and 17 credit hours of general electives.
BS in Psychology: Industrial & Organizational
The Industrial/Organizational concentration is designed both for students who would like to move directly into the workforce with a bachelor’s degree as well as for those students who would like to pursue a graduate degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The courses in this concentration focus on the application of psychology to the workplace and will pull from several different areas of psychology including cognitive, social, and behavioral. By completing this concentration students will also develop the critical reasoning skills that will be necessary to be successful in this field.
View Cost
Tuition: $8,136.00
Tuition covers the cost of your classes only; books and fees are additional. Tuition is charged per credit hour. Tuition listed is based on 15 credits per semester (for 2 semesters) with the practicum scholarship applied.
Site Fee: $3,500.00
The site fee covers expenses related to student development and classroom facilities. The site fee is charged at a flat rate per semester. The annual fee (2 semesters) is listed.
Technology Fee: $350.00
The technology fee covers the cost of facilitating online classes. This is a flat rate per year.
Annual Total: $11,986.00
Master's Programs
MA in Ministerial Leadership: Ministry Concentration
The Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership: Ministry degree program enriches the work of ministry leaders—serving in local churches, faith based non-profit organizations, and a variety of other ministry contexts—through an interdisciplinary curriculum of theological studies, biblical studies, Christian
formation, and ministry practices. The final 15 hours of the degree program emphasizes the application of preaching, leadership, pastoral care, and congregational leadership practices in ministry contexts.
Master of Divinity (MDiv)
Southeastern University’s online Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree prepares students for ministry in professional settings and for doctoral education by providing a comprehensive understanding of theological commitments and practices of the church. Students will receive a strong foundation in various theological disciplines from a Pentecostal perspective, interact critically with affirming and opposing theories, and practice and reflect on theological commitments within various ministerial areas.
MBA in Executive Leadership
Southeastern University’s online Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) program explores business strategy, human resources, and global social entrepreneurship. The 39 credit hour curriculum is rooted in a Christian worldview, blending relevant business experiences with moral and ethical teachings to prepare students for a successful career as a servant leader. While learning core business management skills, students will examine various leadership styles, traits, and skills from a holistic approach. They will also study the leadership of other cultures and discuss key similarities and differences in their communication styles, teamwork, and motivation. Coursework will also focus on the complications and strategies for effective human resource management as they relate to acquisition, management, and retention of an organization’s workforce. Through a capstone course, students will learn how to identify and assess key business issues and implement a strategic plan using ethical Christian ideals.
MS in Professional Counseling
The M.S. in Professional Counseling is a 60-semester-hour degree that will academically prepare students to become licensed mental health counselors. Students will learn how to sensitively address the emotional, mental, and spiritual needs of hurting people while maintaining a commitment to professional practice and service. In an educational environment that promotes active learning through the use of role-plays, case studies, demonstrations, and discussions students will:
Integrate Christian belief and practice with the scholarship and professional standards of the mental health field.
Develop the skills necessary to provide competent, balanced, and professional counseling services.
Develop critical thinking and analysis skills and the knowledge needed to make ethical decisions.
View Cost
Tuition: $495.00
Tuition covers the cost of your classes only; books and fees are additional. Tuition is charged per credit hour. Please Note: the tuition rate for the MBA is $525 per credit hour. The tuition rate for the MAML (Lead Institute) is $560 per credit hour.
Technology Fee: $350.00
The technology fee covers the cost of facilitating online classes. This is a flat rate per year.
Extended Learning
Interested in our non-traditional programs? This may be the right fit for you.
Get a deeper understanding of subjects like theology, leadership, or Biblical studies in these three to four course series.
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