SEU at Countryside Christian Church
Clearwater, FL
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Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida partners with Countryside Christian 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.
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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9,546
total studentenrollment 2018-19*
What Can I Study?
Online Programs
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 Criminal Justice
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree explores the history and practical applications of the criminal justice and criminological theories that shape the modern criminal justice system. Formatted entirely online, students will learn the relationship among the courts, law enforcement agencies, and correctional systems in addition to studying sociology, business law, human diversity, and the United States Constitution. They will also understand how to integrate their faith into their career, becoming servant leaders who will make ethical, informed decisions.This program consists of 120 credit hours: 56 credit hours of Foundational Core courses, 36 credit hours of criminal justice major courses, and 28 credit hours of general electives.
BS in Human Services
The Bachelor of Science in Human Services degree is ideal for students seeking careers that provide integrated services to individuals and families in need of assistance in settings that may include clinics, nursing homes, social services agencies, homeless shelters, substance abuse programs, and community organizations. This online degree consists of 121 credit hours total: 56 credit hours of Foundational Core courses, 36 credit hours of human services major core courses (which includes 6 credit hours of practicum), and 29 credit hours of general electives. Students will study topics such as case management, group development strategies, conflict resolution, research methods, program planning and evaluation, and how to integrate faith into their career.
Please note: This is a non-clinical degree.
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.
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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.
Summer tuition is charged the online rate: $399/credit hour + $175 Technology Fee.
Site Fee: $2,520.00
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.
General Student Fee: $600.00
The general student fee is charged at a rate of $300/semester. This fee covers the cost of facilitating classes for all students.
Annual Total: $11,256.00
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.
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.
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.
Summer tuition is charged the online rate: $399/credit hour + $175 Technology Fee.
Site Fee: $2,520.00
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.
General Student Fee: $600.00
The general student fee is charged at a rate of $300/semester. This fee covers the cost of facilitating classes for all students.
Annual Total: $11,256.00
Extended Learning
Interested in our non-traditional programs? This may be the right fit for you.
Dual enrollment at Southeastern University is an opportunity for high school students to earn college credit while also completing their high school requirements.
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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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