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Griggs University
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Griggs University Academics
Griggs University is an online school that offers courses from preschool to college in a variety of fields. The school is affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventists and upholds their philosophies in their education. Griggs University and International Academy offer many associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in fields that including religion, theological studies and religion education.
Griggs University has also partnered with a number of schools in and around their headquarters in Silver Springs, Maryland. Columbia Union College offers degrees in psychology, religion and general studies. Andrews University offers degrees in general studies with a concentration in personal studies as well as religion. Oakwood College offers a bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Griggs also offers a master’s degree in Christian Ministry through the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The degree consists of eight core classes and four electives centered around a number of Christian courses.
Griggs University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council.
Griggs University Admissions
Griggs University accepts all types of students. The school recognizes transfer students status and uses this to its advantage as students try to make up classes or accelerate their education.
Students are admitted to the school on a course by course basis. Students at Griggs are not required to submit prior academic transcripts; however, they are responsible for prerequisite work.
Students may apply to the university online.
Griggs University Financial Aid
Griggs University finances its institution through school tuition, contributions and church subsidies and does not participate in federal education assistance programs.
Griggs University Students
Griggs University is a Seventh-Day Adventist College and holds the faith’s philosophies close to its heart. The school was founded in 1909 by an educator named Frederick Griggs. More than 230,000 have studied with Griggs since the school opened. In 1991 Griggs began awarding degrees to International students.
Griggs University has funded missionaries all over the world from Africa to Asia. The school has also reached out to a special school in Arizona. Through the Holbrook Adventist School, Native American students in the area may be able to complete two and four year degrees through Griggs University.
Griggs University not only offers college degrees but offers many elementary, middle and high school courses as well. Students may be home schooled through Griggs programs online.
Griggs University Athletics
Griggs University is an online college and does not participate in intercollegiate athletics.
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