MISSION

Georgia Central University (GCU) inspires and prepares students for Christian leadership and professional careers in the global community. GCU Distance Education (DE) advances this institutional mission by delivering the same high-quality education as our on-campus programs in a flexible, accessible online format. Whether students are balancing work, family, or other commitments, GCU DE courses allow them to pursue the degree from wherever they are.

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HISTORY

Diversity of students is in fact one of reasons that GCU DE was launched and developed. The University’s physical campus tends to attract mainly Korean-Americans or nonimmigrant Korean students. While this fact may reflect the University’s original raison deter, GCU’s increased awareness of the need for diversity and desire to spread the Gospel to all parts of the world (as called for in the institutional mission) means that a more diverse student body needs to be reached. GCU DE do just that by allowing students who might otherwise be unable to attend GCU’s traditional programs for reasons of distance or due to the perceived “Korean-ness” of the physical University, to participate in these degree programs, thus receiving the education they desire and, simultaneously, creating a more diverse student body for the University.

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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

• DE Director : Kyueil Kwak (kkwak@gcuniv.edu)
• Library : Jarian Jones (library@gcuniv.edu)
• IT Support : Keejoo Nam (namk0306@gcuniv.edu)
• Admissions : Chae Wook Bae (admissions@gcuniv.edu))
• Academic Affairs : Mia Kang (academic@gcuniv.edu)
• tudent Affairs : Heeduck Yoo (hdyoo@gcuniv.eduANVAS

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PROGRAMS

GCU DE is currently offering online or hybrid courses for the Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degree programs of the University as well as for the General Education courses. It assures that each online or hybrid course will meet the program learning outcomes as defined in the GCU Catalog as well as summarized in GCU DE Catalog linked below.

• Associate of Arts in Computer Science (AACS)
• Associate of Arts in Martial Arts(AAMA)
• Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science (BACS)
• Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies (BATS)
• Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education (BACE)
• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (BABUS)
• Bachelor of Arts in Martial Arts (BAMA: Taekwondo)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion (RN to BSN)
• Master of Arts in Christian Education (MACE)
• Master of Arts in Mission Studies and World Christianity (MAMSWC)
• Master of Arts in Music (MAMUS)
• Master of Divinity (MDiv)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Arts in Martial Arts (MAMA: Taekwondo)
• Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Intercultural Studies
• Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Business Administration

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CURRICULUM DESIGN

Number of Courses projected : about 25 courses (10 for online; 15 for hybrid) per semester.

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Delivery Method : Online through a customized Learning Management System (henceforth in abbreviation, LMS) designed and supported by CANVAS. Offered Mainly Online or Alternatively Hybrid: Currently all distance education courses are offered mainly online. However, we also offer hybrid courses, mixing electronic and on-campus elements, designed to ensure that students have full access to appropriate educational services.

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All courses and programs were designed by the administration and faculty of the school. Program design is the prerogative of the curriculum committees of each School (Dean and faculty members), and individual courses are designed by faculty and approved by the Dean. Course design protocol is followed closely, to make the school’s programs as high-quality as possible. Assessment of these courses and programs follow GCU’s assessment schedule and uses modified versions of the standard assessment tools (for example, student surveys that are specific to an online or hybrid course, rather than the traditional course). All levels of the school community, from students to the Dean, are involved in various kinds of assessment ranging from student course surveys to high-end assessment of student performance and achievement of learning outcomes.

[PDF] GEORGIA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY CATALOG 2025-2026 [PDF] DISTANCE EDUCATION HANDBOOK 2026-2027

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HIGHLIGHTED FEATURES

• Flexible Learning – Access course materials anytime, anywhere.
• Approved & Accredited – Approved by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC), the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), and the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).
• Nationwide Reach – Authorized through NC-SARA, allowing enrollment from 49 states (excluding California), the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Interactive Learning – Engage with instructors and classmates through live sessions, discussion boards, and multimedia content.
• Secure & Reliable – GCU DE courses are empowered and operated through CANVAS, a leading Learning Management System trusted by institutions worldwide for its reliability and security.