DISTANCE LEARNING VERITY COLLEGE EDUCATION

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1 DISTANCE LEARNING VERITY COLLEGE EDUCATION Program Overview veritycollegeeducation.org

2 What Is Verity? Imagine a college education program where knowing Jesus Christ is the goal, and sharing God s love is the mission. Created in 2001 to provide a way for students to affordably obtain a fully accredited degree while also strengthening their faith, Verity College Education has become a leader in innovative Christian education. With a campus located in Indianapolis, Indiana, as well as structured online learning opportunities, Verity is committed to providing quality education that is both flexible and affordable. Looking for a place to know and grow? Consider Verity. A Modular Approach: Study One Thing at a Time Verity uses a modular method to help you retain information and study efficiently. Instead of taking multiple classes over several months, for the majority of your degree, you will focus on just one subject at a time for a few weeks. With dynamic classes, online resources, and Verity-developed curriculum to help you master the subject matter, each course builds toward your degree. How Valuable is Your Time? As a Verity student, you ll earn the same degree as those gained by your peers attending any state or private college. However, Verity provides an efficient way for you to earn your fully accredited bachelor s degree using dynamic classes and credit by examination, all from a Biblical perspective. Spending less time in college leaves you with more time for ministry, career, and life! Christ-Centered Focus Enduring spiritual growth comes only from the Lord. Verity desires to cultivate this growth through an emphasis on personal time in the Bible and prayer, chapel services, group Bible studies, and personal discipleship. 2

3 Degree Overview Eighty percent of Verity students successfully finish their degrees in two to three years! Whether you intend to pursue a career in business, politics, full-time ministry, or simply wish to further your studies, Verity offers a variety of options that can help you reach your goals, all while fortifying foundational Biblical values. Offered Degrees Business Accounting Business General Management* Business Human Resources Business Information Systems Communications Criminal Justice English History Humanities Humanities Bible Liberal Studies* Music Political Science Social Science * Associate s degree option also available 3

4 The Flexibility of Learning at Home Structured Remote Learning You re involved in work, ministry, and home: does college fit in? Balance your priorities and maximize your education at home with the Verity Distance Learning (DL) program. With DL, you can take advantage of the flexibility afforded by the program while staying on track with your academic goals: Study at home with online access to Verity s class videos, study guides, and more! Receive personalized guidance and assistance from your academic advisor Get textbooks and study resources shipped to your home from Verity s library Facing a Difficult Class? Come on Campus! Verity DL students are always welcome to join our campus students in the classroom. Your academic schedule will be structured by your advisor to allow you to attend any classes of your choosing with other students and an instructor on our campus in Indianapolis, Indiana. Most classes are two weeks long, and distance students often participate either in individual classes or choose to spend an entire semester on-site. Commuting: Get the Best of Both Worlds Live near Indianapolis? Like DL students, commuter students can continue to live at home while completing their degree. However, due to the convenience of living near our campus, Verity s commuters also have the option of participating in classes and activities on-site as their schedules allow. Whether interested in the extra help of a live classroom or simply looking for fun and fellowship, commuter students can remain involved at home while enjoying access to many of the benefits of campus life. 4

5 What Does It Cost? Is college worth it? Most conventional college students ask this question as they pay off their student loans for decades after finishing school. In contrast, Verity allows you to earn the same degree and gain vital life training, all for a fraction of the cost of a typical college program. Now, Verity s Distance Learning program is more affordable than ever, thanks to our redeveloped flexible payment options: Enrollment Fee (choose one) Annual Enrollment $2,750* 6-Month Enrollment $1,575* Instruction Fee (choose one) Per Class Instruction $387 Per Term Instruction (The typical 21-month bachelor s program has 7 terms) $1,975 Housing Fee (on-campus option) Room & Board $265/week Prices are subject to change without notice. * Does not include testing fees or accreditation fees. Fees vary by degree. 5

6 Other Opportunities at Verity Film Workshop Explore the exhilarating world of filmmaking in this exclusive workshop series by Verity Academy of the Arts! This workshop series will enable you to: Write scripts effectively Understand lighting and audio techniques Utilize film and production equipment Distribute your completed film Culinary Arts Workshop Do the elegance and style of culinary arts intrigue you? Learn the secrets of this exquisite art in this delightful workshop series. Join our instructor in mastering: Gourmet culinary techniques Delectable recipes made simple Professional standards for commercial kitchens 6

7 Frequently Asked Questions What s the difference between Verity s programs? Program Benefits Campus Experience Distance Learning Adult Learning In-state tuition rates with Thomas Edison State College Yes Yes Yes 21-month degree program option Yes Yes Yes Associate s degree options Yes Yes Yes Available degrees Academic schedule Structured Flexible Studentdriven 2-week study modules for tests Yes Yes Flexible Personal academic advising Yes Yes Yes Class instruction from a Biblical perspective Live Online Online Course study tools (study guides, PowerPoints, worksheets, quizzes, practice tests, and more) Class handouts, Online Online Online Tutoring Live On request Graded homework Yes On request 7

8 Public speaking training in weekly Symposium Live Limited Biblical Worldview Application Portfolio (BWAP) Yes Yes Access to Verity s on-campus library Yes Shipped Testing center and proctoring fees On-campus, waived Local, ~$25/test Local, ~$25/test Christ-centered community of students and staff Live Online Option to come on campus Yes Yes Senior missions trip opportunity Yes Yes How do you get a 4-year bachelor s degree in 2 years? Verity students earn their 4-year degree in about 2 years by accumulating the vast majority of their general education credits through CLEP and DSST exams. Rather than studying 4 or 5 subjects over the course of a semester, for much of their degree program, Verity students study one subject at a time in an intensive 2-week module format, earning 3 to 6 credit hours upon passing an exam. Our academic advisors create templates for each student, depending on his or her desired academic focus, and organize a custom schedule to fit the student s needs. Upper-level credits needed to fulfill the requirements of the student s major are gained through additional exams and online courses offered by various colleges and universities across the nation. These credits are then compiled with their general education requirements to comprise the necessary 120 credits for a completed undergraduate degree. Through Verity s innovative approach, students can obtain the same regionally-accredited bachelor s degree as their peers in half the time of conventional, 4-year schools! 8

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