SEU at Valley Creek Church

Flower Mound, TX

Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida partners with Valley Creek Church 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.

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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.

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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.

Affordable + Accessible Higher
Education through SEU

Top 25%

of universities in
affordability**

Top 2%

fastest-growing private
universities in the U.S.**

9,546

total student
enrollment 2018-19*

What Can I Study?

Online Programs

AA General Education

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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

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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 Ministerial Leadership: Christian Ministry

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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: Missional Leadership

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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 Ministerial Leadership: Pastoral Care and Counseling

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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: Production Ministry

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The Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership: Production Ministry 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 on key production ministry skills: utilizing various live production technologies in a church context, utilizing various studio production technologies in a church context, and utilizing other skills related to the production of worship environments in local church contexts. Students who complete this degree program will be able to: Properly use hermeneutical tools to exegete and apply the Bible in ministry contexts Analyze and apply basic Christian theology in ministry contexts Apply planning, team, financial leadership skills in ministry contexts Utilize various technologies to support the production of worship environments in local church contexts Integrate their biblical interpretation, theological, leadership, and biblical studies competencies in ministry contexts

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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: $3,514.00

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: $12,000.00

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Southeastern University is a Christ-centered institution of higher learning, based in Lakeland, Florida.

We are committed to providing a Christian college education designed to equip the next generation to go into the world as influential servant leaders in their careers and their communities. We extend this mission by partnering with churches and organizations to reach students where they live and work.

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“The difference in the experience I had between a secular university and my experience at SEU is incomparable. SEU is an AMAZING school. Praise Jesus!”

— Hope

“I’m so thankful for my professors who, even though were all online, cared and were very understanding.”

— Josiah

“I love Southeastern University! The staff, professors, and classes have exceeded my expectations.”

— Destiny

“I am blessed to have been a part of this program. Looking back, I know that I heard God clearly when He said to go to SEU. He has blessed me with so much while I was here.”

— Larry

“Being a student at an SEU extension site allowed me to once again feel comfortable and confident in school. I had so many opportunities to grow. SEU was the perfect example of God's timing and it was the perfect college for me in this season.”

— Vanessa

“I went through a dark season of just feeling hopeless and lost. At my SEU extension site, our pastor was there for me, and there is such a close-knit community. Both really encouraged me.”

— Markus

“SEU is so Christ-centered. This is my first time experiencing a faith-based education, and SEU carries it out seamlessly!”

— Brendon

*Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, 2017–2018 data

**according to The Chronicle of Higher Education

SEU Accreditation*

Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Southeastern University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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Professional Licensure/Certification

Federal law requires disclosure to applicants and students regarding professional licensure/certification and our programs of study. While licensure or certification may be available in your field of study, programs offered through the school of unrestricted education are not designed to lead to such licensure or certification upon graduation. The professional preparation you receive in our program may still assist you in such pursuits; however, we are unable to confirm the specific licensure and certification requirements of each state, territory, or foreign entity in which professional credentialing may be possible. If you intend to pursue such credentialing in your state or elsewhere, we advise you to contact the applicable state credentialing authority to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements and determine if our program meets its academic criteria. You are welcome to contact SEU's Center For Calling & Career at compass@seu.edu with questions in this regard and we will do our best to assist you in your career planning.