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Oakwood College Mission: Oakwood University, a historically Black Seventh‐day Adventist institution of higher learning, provides quality Christian education that emphasizes academic excellence; promotes harmonious development of mind, body, and spirit; and prepares leaders in service for God and humanity. Website: http://www.oakwood.edu Contact Information: President's Office presidentsoffice@oakwood.edu 7000 Adventist Blvd NW Huntsville, AL 35896 Phone: 256.726.7334 Program/Services: • Programs of Study: ‐Graduate Studies: Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies ‐Undergraduate Programs: Biological Sciences Business & Information Systems Chemistry Communication Education English & Foreign Languages Family & Consumer Sciences Health & Physical Education History Math & Computer Sciences Music Nursing Psychology Religion & Theology Social Work o
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Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds? Tuition and fees, admission requirements and financial aid information can be found on Oakwood’s website listed above, under the “Admissions” Tab
L.E.A.P. Program: Oakwood University has developed its LEAP Degree Completion Program to meet the needs of working adults who are 25 years or older and have two or
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Morgan County Workforce Development Resource Guide more years to accumulated college credits (60 credits). The program is designed to allow these adults to complete their degree in about 18 months by attending one class per week. If you take “the LEAP” to college degree completion, you can: learn in a relaxed adult environment, attend class one night per week or online, take one class at a time, convert significant life experiences into university credits by documenting past training and prior learning, attend small classes with the same small group for the entire program, earn a degree in Organizational Management, Psychology, or General Studies and apply for financial aid. o
Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds?: Applicants must be 25 years or older, have completed 60 hours or an associates’ degree from an accredited college or university and have a 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 Scale. Program costs can be found on Oakwood’s website.
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