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==History==
==History==
The original curriculum for the college was developed in 1990 as a joint Urban Ministry degree program offered by [[Grace University]] in [[Omaha]], NE and the [[Association of Gospel Rescue Missions]]. The AGRM, founded in 1913, is an association based in [[Colorado Springs, Colorado|Colorado Springs]], CO of over 300 ministries that each year serve nearly 42 million meals, provide more than 15 million nights of lodging, bandage the emotional wounds of thousands of abuse victims, and graduate 18,000-plus individuals from addiction recovery programs. In 1998, the AGRM established its own distance learning program using these courses and called it Rescue College. In the years that followed, the curriculum was further expanded to create the degree completion program: a Bachelor of Arts in Missions with an urban ministry emphasis.
City Vision was called Rescue College and was the education arm of the [[Association of Gospel Rescue Missions]] (AGRM). The AGRM, founded in 1913, is an association based in [[Colorado Springs, Colorado|Colorado Springs]], CO of over 300 ministries that each year serve nearly 42 million meals, provide more than 15 million nights of lodging, bandage the emotional wounds of thousands of abuse victims, and graduate 18,000-plus individuals from addiction recovery programs. In the years that followed, the curriculum was further expanded to create the degree completion program: a Bachelor of Arts in Missions with an urban ministry emphasis.


The college was accredited by the [[Distance Education Accrediting Commission]] in 2005. In January 2008, AGRM transferred ownership of the college to [[TechMission]], and its name was changed to City Vision College.
The college was accredited by the [[Distance Education Accrediting Commission]] in 2005. In January 2008, AGRM transferred ownership of the college to [[TechMission]], and its name was changed to City Vision College.


In October 2008, City Vision College launched an Addiction Studies program, using material developed by the [http://www.netinstitute.org NET Institute], which can be taken in either a degree completion format to earn a Bachelor of Science or as a certificate program.
In October 2008, City Vision College launched a Addiction Studies program, which can be taken in either a degree completion format to earn a Bachelor of Science or as a certificate program.


In June 2009, [[TechMission]] began an internship/scholarship program by partnering with urban ministries throughout North America. The tuition-paid program frequently includes housing provided by the hosting organization for the intern's year of service on-site.
In June 2009, [[TechMission]] began an internship/scholarship program by partnering with urban ministries throughout North America. The tuition-paid program frequently includes housing provided by the hosting organization for the intern's year of service on-site.


A BS in Nonprofit Management became available in January 2010. In 2014, the college launched a Master's program in Technology & Ministry. In 2015, changed its name to City Vision University and added an Associate's and Bachelor's in Business Administration
A BS in Nonprofit Management became available in January 2010. In 2014, the college launched a Master's program in Technology & Ministry. In 2015, changed its name to City Vision University and added an Associate's and Bachelor's in Business Administration. City Vision University has since added an MBA and an Associate's and Bachelor's in Christian Ministry and Leadership.


==Academic Programs==
==Academic Programs==
Students may enroll year round in the college's individual courses, certificates or degree programs. Degrees offered include:
Students may enroll year round during any of five start dates in the college's individual courses, certificates or degree programs. Degrees offered include:


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* [[Bachelor of Science]] in Addiction Counseling: Trains students to be certified addiction counselors following [http://www.naadac.org NAADAC] standards, including the Twelve Core Functions of the substance abuse counselor, that are aligned with most state licensing standards for the field. This degree was selected as the #1 Most Accessible Online Counseling Degree<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bestcounselingdegrees.net/best/most-accessible-online-bachelors-degrees-in-counseling/|title=25 Most Accessible Bachelor’s in Counseling Degree Online Programs 2018 – Best Counseling Degrees|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-01}}</ref>
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[[Associate of Science]] in Business Administration: Trains students to manage businesses with concentrations.
* [[Bachelor of Science]] in Nonprofit Management: Trains students to manage nonprofits with particular focus on fundraising, accounting and general management.

* [[Bachelor of Science]] in Business Administration: Trains students to manage in nonprofits, ministries and social enterprises with concentrations in Social Entrepreneurship and Nonprofit Management. This degree was selected as the #3 Most Affordable Online Business Degree<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thebestschools.org/rankings/most-affordable-online-bachelors-business/|title=The Most Affordable Online Business Degrees|last=Staff|first=T. B. S.|date=2017-03-24|website=TheBestSchools.org|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-01}}</ref>
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[[Bachelor of Science]] in Addiction Studies: Trains students to be certified addiction counselors following [http://www.naadac.org NAADAC] standards, including the Twelve Core Functions of the substance abuse counselor, that are aligned with most state licensing standards for the field.
* [[Bachelor of Science]] in Christian Ministry and Leadership: Trains students to run parachurch ministries. This degree was selected as the #3 Great Value Religious Studies and Theology Degree Online Programs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.greatvaluecolleges.net/affordable/online-religious-studies-theology-bachelors/|title=50 Value Online Theology and Religious Studies Degrees (Bachelor’s)|website=Great Value Colleges|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-01}}</ref>

* [[Master of Business Administration]]. Equips students for senior management positions in nonprofits, ministries and social enterprises with concentrations in Social Entrepreneurship and Nonprofit Management and Education Management.
[[Bachelor of Arts]] in Missions: Trains students to work in urban missions to serve as an urban ministry worker or rescue mission chaplain.
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* [[Associate of Science]] in Business Administration: Trains students to manage businesses and nonprofits.

[[Bachelor of Science]] in Nonprofit Management: Trains students to manage nonprofits with particular focus on fundraising, accounting and general management.
* Associate of Applied Science in Christian Ministry and Leadership: Trains students to run parachurch ministries.

[[Bachelor of Science]] in Business Administration: Trains students to manage businesses with concentrations in General Management, Technology & Entrepreneurship, Nonprofit Management and Operations and Accounting.

[[Master of Science]] in Technology and Ministry: Provides a Christian social entrepreneurship degree with a technology focus through courses like Theology of Technology, Emerging Media Ministry, Social Entrepreneurship, and Technology and the Poor.


==Accreditation and Affiliations==
==Accreditation and Affiliations==
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City Vision University is an affiliate member of the [[Association for Biblical Higher Education]].
City Vision University is an affiliate member of the [[Association for Biblical Higher Education]].

Several courses can be used to fulfill the initial educational requirements of the [http://www.cfre.org/ Certified Fund Raising Executive] credential for fund raising professionals and its on-going continuing education requirements. Full participation in these courses is applicable for forty-five (45) points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.


For its Addiction Studies Program, City Vision University is an Approved Education Provider for [http://www.naadac.org NAADAC], the professional association for drug and alcohol counselors.
For its Addiction Studies Program, City Vision University is an Approved Education Provider for [http://www.naadac.org NAADAC], the professional association for drug and alcohol counselors.

Graduates who complete the Nonprofit Management track in the Missions program are granted 20 points toward the 100 points required for the Certified Stewardship Professional certification offered by the [[Christian Leadership Alliance]].
Graduates who complete the Nonprofit Management track in the Missions program are granted 20 points toward the 100 points required for the Certified Stewardship Professional certification offered by the [[Christian Leadership Alliance]].


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==Tuition and Financial Aid==
==Tuition and Financial Aid==
Undergraduate tuition is only $200 per credit hour ($300 grad) or $6,000 per year. Qualifying students can get their tuition fully covered by Pell grants or use Federal loans or GI Bill benefits. City Vision University provides a 25% discount to military/veterans and staff at Rescue Missions/Salvation Army sites and a 40% discount to ministry interns. City Vision University is the 16th most affordable four-year Christian college in the country, and 59th among all private non-profit four-year institutions, according to the Department of Education.<ref name="Affordability">{{cite web|url=http://collegecost.ed.gov/catc/|title=College Affordability and Transparency Center}}</ref>
Undergraduate tuition is only $250 per credit hour ($267.67 grad) or $7,500 per year. Qualifying students can get their tuition fully covered by Pell grants or use GI Bill benefits. City Vision University provides a 15% discount to military/veterans and staff at Rescue Missions/Salvation Army sites and a greater discount to ministry interns. City Vision University is the 16th most affordable four-year Christian college in the country, and 59th among all private non-profit four-year institutions, according to the Department of Education.<ref name="Affordability">{{cite web|url=http://collegecost.ed.gov/catc/|title=College Affordability and Transparency Center}}</ref>


==Admissions and Transfer Credits==
== Admissions and Transfer Credits ==
City Vision University is an open admissions school accepting any student with a high school diploma, GED or equivalent. The college accepts transfer of up to 90 credits from any accredited college. Students can use our prior learning assessment program to apply for up to 30 credits for unaccredited ministry training and experience or bring in credit by examination from ACE, CLEP, DANTES, Excelsior and NCCR. Students only need to complete their last 30 credits (out of 120 credits) with City Vision University to receive a degree.
City Vision University is an open admissions school accepting any student with a high school diploma, GED or equivalent. The college accepts transfer of up to 90 credits from any accredited college. Students can use our prior learning assessment program to apply for up to 30 credits for unaccredited ministry training and experience or bring in credit by examination from ACE, CLEP, DANTES, Excelsior and NCCR. Students only need to complete their last 30 credits (out of 120 credits) with City Vision University to receive a degree.

== Awards and Recognition ==

* Finalist in the [[Pioneer Institute]]'s Better Government Competition focused on "making higher education and career training options affordable and effective."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pioneerinstitute.org/better_government/pioneer-institute-announces-winner-of-27th-annual-better-government-competition/|title=Pioneer Institute Announces Winner of 27th Annual Better Government Competition|last=Staff|first=Editorial|date=2018-08-13|website=Pioneer Institute|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-01}}</ref>
* One of 25 finalists (along with edX, Google and Southern New Hampshire) out of 164 entries in the US Department of Education's "Reimagining the Higher Education Ecosystem" competition."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://edu2030.agorize.com/en/juries/jMluUYzfcxSbRwxhzPhZhQ/participations/94/vote?order=random&hide_voted=false|title=City Vision @ Reimagining the Higher Education Ecosystem|website=edu2030.agorize.com|language=en|access-date=2019-06-01}}</ref>
* City Vision's partnership with [[Saylor Academy]] was featured in Forbes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ccap/2016/01/13/saylor-academy-sidesteps-the-evil-duo/|title=Saylor Academy Sidesteps the Evil Duo|last=CCAP|website=Forbes|language=en|access-date=2019-06-01}}</ref>
* City Vision was also featured in the nonprofit case study "TechMission: Jesus, Justice and Technology", was published in the Case Research Journal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techmission.org/read-techmission-case-study|title=Read the TechMission Case Study {{!}} TechMission: Transforming Communities Through Innovation|website=www.techmission.org|access-date=2019-06-01}}</ref>
* Recognized as the #2 Best Online Colleges in Missouri (after University of Missouri)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onlinecolleges.net/missouri/|title=Online Colleges in Missouri: The 25 Best Online Schools of 2018|website=OnlineColleges.net|language=en|access-date=2019-06-01}}</ref>
* Listed as the #4 Best Value Online College in the US<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.collegevaluesonline.com/rankings/cheap-online-colleges-best-values/|title=Cheap Online Colleges: 10 Best Values|website=College Values Online|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-01}}</ref>
* City Vision's President, Andrew Sears was profiled in Christianity Today <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techmission.org/read-techmission-case-study|title=Read the TechMission Case Study {{!}} TechMission: Transforming Communities Through Innovation|website=www.techmission.org|access-date=2019-06-01}}</ref> and has written for the Christensen Institute's Blog.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christenseninstitute.org/blog/author/asears/|title=Andrew Sears, Author at Christensen Institute|website=Christensen Institute|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-01}}</ref>


==City Vision Internships==
==City Vision Internships==
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Revision as of 16:25, 1 June 2019

City Vision University
Seal of City Vision University
Latin: Urbs Visum Contraho
TypePrivate
Established1998
AffiliationInter-denominational
PresidentDr. Andrew Sears[1]
Students129
Location
Kansas City
,
Missouri
,
United States
CampusDistance Education
AffiliationsDistance Education Accrediting Commission
Websitewww.cityvision.edu

City Vision University is an online non-profit Christian university.

History

City Vision was called Rescue College and was the education arm of the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM). The AGRM, founded in 1913, is an association based in Colorado Springs, CO of over 300 ministries that each year serve nearly 42 million meals, provide more than 15 million nights of lodging, bandage the emotional wounds of thousands of abuse victims, and graduate 18,000-plus individuals from addiction recovery programs. In the years that followed, the curriculum was further expanded to create the degree completion program: a Bachelor of Arts in Missions with an urban ministry emphasis.

The college was accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission in 2005. In January 2008, AGRM transferred ownership of the college to TechMission, and its name was changed to City Vision College.

In October 2008, City Vision College launched a Addiction Studies program, which can be taken in either a degree completion format to earn a Bachelor of Science or as a certificate program.

In June 2009, TechMission began an internship/scholarship program by partnering with urban ministries throughout North America. The tuition-paid program frequently includes housing provided by the hosting organization for the intern's year of service on-site.

A BS in Nonprofit Management became available in January 2010. In 2014, the college launched a Master's program in Technology & Ministry. In 2015, changed its name to City Vision University and added an Associate's and Bachelor's in Business Administration. City Vision University has since added an MBA and an Associate's and Bachelor's in Christian Ministry and Leadership.

Academic Programs

Students may enroll year round during any of five start dates in the college's individual courses, certificates or degree programs. Degrees offered include:

  • Bachelor of Science in Addiction Counseling: Trains students to be certified addiction counselors following NAADAC standards, including the Twelve Core Functions of the substance abuse counselor, that are aligned with most state licensing standards for the field. This degree was selected as the #1 Most Accessible Online Counseling Degree[2]
  • Bachelor of Science in Nonprofit Management: Trains students to manage nonprofits with particular focus on fundraising, accounting and general management.
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Trains students to manage in nonprofits, ministries and social enterprises with concentrations in Social Entrepreneurship and Nonprofit Management. This degree was selected as the #3 Most Affordable Online Business Degree[3]
  • Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministry and Leadership: Trains students to run parachurch ministries. This degree was selected as the #3 Great Value Religious Studies and Theology Degree Online Programs.[4]
  • Master of Business Administration. Equips students for senior management positions in nonprofits, ministries and social enterprises with concentrations in Social Entrepreneurship and Nonprofit Management and Education Management.
  • Associate of Science in Business Administration: Trains students to manage businesses and nonprofits.
  • Associate of Applied Science in Christian Ministry and Leadership: Trains students to run parachurch ministries.

Accreditation and Affiliations

City Vision University is accredited by the Distance Education Accreditation Commission. The DEAC is a national accrediting agency that is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation for distance learning schools.

City Vision University is an affiliate member of the Association for Biblical Higher Education.

For its Addiction Studies Program, City Vision University is an Approved Education Provider for NAADAC, the professional association for drug and alcohol counselors.

Graduates who complete the Nonprofit Management track in the Missions program are granted 20 points toward the 100 points required for the Certified Stewardship Professional certification offered by the Christian Leadership Alliance.

Enrollment Profile

In 2017, City Vision University had 226 enrolled students. The student population is 60% female and 40% male. The average student age is 40 years old, with 85% of students being over 24 years old. Racially/ethnically, the population is 59% White, 29% Black, 6% Hispanic, 2% Native American, and 1% Asian population. Of students who apply for financial aid, typically 79% receive Pell grants, which are only given to those with the greatest financial need.[5]

Tuition and Financial Aid

Undergraduate tuition is only $250 per credit hour ($267.67 grad) or $7,500 per year. Qualifying students can get their tuition fully covered by Pell grants or use GI Bill benefits. City Vision University provides a 15% discount to military/veterans and staff at Rescue Missions/Salvation Army sites and a greater discount to ministry interns. City Vision University is the 16th most affordable four-year Christian college in the country, and 59th among all private non-profit four-year institutions, according to the Department of Education.[6]

Admissions and Transfer Credits

City Vision University is an open admissions school accepting any student with a high school diploma, GED or equivalent. The college accepts transfer of up to 90 credits from any accredited college. Students can use our prior learning assessment program to apply for up to 30 credits for unaccredited ministry training and experience or bring in credit by examination from ACE, CLEP, DANTES, Excelsior and NCCR. Students only need to complete their last 30 credits (out of 120 credits) with City Vision University to receive a degree.

Awards and Recognition

  • Finalist in the Pioneer Institute's Better Government Competition focused on "making higher education and career training options affordable and effective."[7]
  • One of 25 finalists (along with edX, Google and Southern New Hampshire) out of 164 entries in the US Department of Education's "Reimagining the Higher Education Ecosystem" competition."[8]
  • City Vision's partnership with Saylor Academy was featured in Forbes.[9]
  • City Vision was also featured in the nonprofit case study "TechMission: Jesus, Justice and Technology", was published in the Case Research Journal.[10]
  • Recognized as the #2 Best Online Colleges in Missouri (after University of Missouri)[11]
  • Listed as the #4 Best Value Online College in the US[12]
  • City Vision's President, Andrew Sears was profiled in Christianity Today [13] and has written for the Christensen Institute's Blog.[14]

City Vision Internships

City Vision Internships intends to be a Christian counterpart to AmeriCorps providing free tuition to students interning 30 hours/week in one of over 70 ministry sites.[15] The goal is to replicate campus-based work-study programs to help students pay for school, but having students serve in the community rather than on campus.

References

  1. ^ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsears
  2. ^ "25 Most Accessible Bachelor's in Counseling Degree Online Programs 2018 – Best Counseling Degrees". Retrieved 2019-06-01.
  3. ^ Staff, T. B. S. (2017-03-24). "The Most Affordable Online Business Degrees". TheBestSchools.org. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
  4. ^ "50 Value Online Theology and Religious Studies Degrees (Bachelor's)". Great Value Colleges. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
  5. ^ "Facts about City Vision University: Diversity, Affordability & Job Placement".
  6. ^ "College Affordability and Transparency Center".
  7. ^ Staff, Editorial (2018-08-13). "Pioneer Institute Announces Winner of 27th Annual Better Government Competition". Pioneer Institute. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
  8. ^ "City Vision @ Reimagining the Higher Education Ecosystem". edu2030.agorize.com. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
  9. ^ CCAP. "Saylor Academy Sidesteps the Evil Duo". Forbes. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
  10. ^ "Read the TechMission Case Study | TechMission: Transforming Communities Through Innovation". www.techmission.org. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
  11. ^ "Online Colleges in Missouri: The 25 Best Online Schools of 2018". OnlineColleges.net. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
  12. ^ "Cheap Online Colleges: 10 Best Values". College Values Online. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
  13. ^ "Read the TechMission Case Study | TechMission: Transforming Communities Through Innovation". www.techmission.org. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
  14. ^ "Andrew Sears, Author at Christensen Institute". Christensen Institute. Retrieved 2019-06-01.
  15. ^ "City Vision Internships".
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