Campbellsville University

Campbellsville University is a private, comprehensive, Baptist institution of higher learning residing in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Its main campus is set in a rural area and the grounds span over 95 acres. It also has various other locations, which the university refers to as regional centers: Elizabethtown, Brockman Center Harrodsburg, Louisville Education Center, and Noe Somerset Education Center. Campbellsville University houses the School of Music, School of Art, and School of Education. It is open to students of all denominations and it offers 63 undergraduate, 17 graduate, five post-graduate and eight pre-professional programs. Campbellsville offers a variety of online degree programs, including four Associate of Science degrees in general studies, business administration, Christian studies, and criminal justice. It also offers master's degree programs in education, theology, business administration, counseling, organizational leadership, and social work.

The university is committed to academic excellence firmly established in the liberal arts that encourages integrity, personal growth, and preparation for careers in various fields. It strives to offer students a high quality, caring Christian academic environment. The institution prepares students to live their lives as Christian servant leaders. It is also dedicated to preparing students for lifelong learning, continued scholarship, and active involvement in a diverse, complex world. The core values of Campbellsville include promoting academic excellence through its programs, providing an atmosphere that contributes to student success, demonstrating servant leadership and effectual stewardship, and appreciating diverse viewpoints within a community that is centered on Christ. The student to instructor ratio at Campbellsville is 13 to one and 57.2 percent of classes have less than 20 students.

Campbellsville University traces its history back to 1906 with the founding of Russell Creek Academy, which was a school for boys. Campbellsville Junior College was founded in 1924 and elementary and secondary school students attended until 1941. The college started offering four-year programs in 1959. In 1996, the school became Campbellsville University. Currently, Campbellsville University enrolls over 3,200 students. The U.S. News and World Report ranked Campbellsville University number 98 in its 2017 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities South. The publication also ranked Campbellsville number 72 for Best Online MBA Programs, number 61 for Best Online Graduate Business Programs, and number 66 for Best Online Graduate Education Programs.

Accreditation Details

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges regionally accredits Campbellsville University to grant certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees.

Application Requirements

Campbellsville University features a rolling admissions policy. Requirements for application include:

• Complete the applicable (main campus, regional centers, technology centers, online) freshman, transfer or graduate application form
• Pay $20 non-refundable application fee
• Submit official high school transcript
• Submit official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions
• Submit official test scores from the SAT, ACT, GRE, or other required tests designated by specific program
• Complete and submit additional forms as required by specific program

Tuition and Financial Aid

Main Campus undergraduate tuition and fees statistics:

• Flat rate for 12-18 hours: $12,048
• Less than 12 hours, per hour: $1,004
• Overload-more than 18 hours, per hour: $500
• Technology fee, full time, 12 hours or more: $100
• Technology fee, part-time, less than 12 hours: $50

Main Campus graduate tuition and fees statistics:

• Master of Arts in Music, Master of Music, and Master of Arts Teaching $399 per credit hour
• Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Arts in Sport Management $499 per credit hour

Regional Centers and Technical and Trade Programs tuition rates vary by specific program and regional center. Online tuition varies by program per credit hour.

Financial Aid

Campbellsville offers a wide range of financial aid programs to assist students in paying for their college education. Approximately 89 percent of students receive some type of financial assistance. The programs include scholarships and federal and state programs.

Scholarships

Campbellsville University scholarships include:

• Presidential Excellence Scholarship
• Presidential Scholarship
• Governor's Scholar Scholarship
• Governor's Scholar for the Arts Scholarship
• Baptist Leadership Awards
• Transfer Scholarship
• Diversity Scholarship for Teacher Education
• Chowning Minority Scholarship Program
• Program grants and scholarships
• Athletic performance grants

Campbellsville Church related scholarships include:

• Church Matching Scholarship
• Christian Vocation Scholarship
• Kentucky Baptist Scholarship
• High School Baptist Young Men's Scholarship
• Acteens Scholarship
• Women's Missionary Union Scholarship
• Baptist Youth Speakers' Tournament Scholarships
• Missionary Kids' Scholarships
• Opdyke Scholarships

Federal and state programs grants and loans include:

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
• Federal Perkins Loan
• Federal PLUS Loan
• Federal Stafford Loan
• Federal Work Study Program
• Kentucky Tuition Grant
• College Access Program Grant

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Campbellsville University Master's in Social Work Program

Campbellsville University offers an online Master of Social Work degree. It is intended for working professionals seeking to advance their careers and pursue leadership positions. Students gain an in-depth understanding of the complexities of social work, such as cultural proficiencies, human development, and psychopathology. Students attain the necessary abilities to advance past entry-level careers and move into positions with more responsibilities and higher salaries. The curriculum is supported by Christian and ethical principles. With this online programs, students have the necessary convenience and flexibility for success while maintaining other obligations.

The program requires a total of 60 credit hours or 30 credit hours for advanced standing students. The program can be completed in as little as 21 months. The courses include psychopathology, world programs and advocacy, change theory, practice and program research, leadership and supervision in social work, advanced practice with children and families, and community development and grant writing. The program also requires an advanced practicum in the social work field. Students must have 900 practicum hours to complete the program. The Master's in Social Work program prepares graduates for careers in an array of areas, working with individuals of all ages. Examples of potential work settings include state and local governments, family resource centers, adoption agencies, health centers, assisted living centers, religious organizations, health departments, and probation departments. The online Master of Social Work degree at Campbellsville University is an ideal choice for busy working professionals seeking to advance their careers.