OKLAHOMA CITY (PRNewswire) – Southern Nazarene University (SNU) – a private, Christian, liberal arts university that offers flexible degree-completion and graduate programs for working adults through its College of Professional and Graduate Studies – celebrates more than 500 online students, an important milestone for the university.

This reflects SNU’s continued focus on expanding online offerings in order to provide busy adult learners the opportunity to receive a degree at their convenience, from any location.  

Growing online student enrollment is a centerpiece to the school’s strategic plan. To reach this goal, SNU launched four new online programs in 2020 and one so far this year, with plans to roll out several more over the next 12 months. The programs not only offer courses in a wide range of in-demand subject areas, but they also are structured for maximum convenience and flexibility.

SNU provides busy adult learners the opportunity to receive a degree at their convenience, from any location.

“SNU has invested in creating a top experience for online students,” said SNU’s President Dr. Keith Newman. “This milestone shows SNU’s dedication to online education and gives us the ability to reach people throughout the U.S. with a degree from a Christian university.”

This model is ideal for a wide range of adult students, including veterans and enlisted members of the military, who represent 29% of PGS enrollment.

Designed to meet the needs of students where they are, SNU offers the following online degree programs:

Bachelor’s Degree Programs in

  • Business Administration
  • Criminal Justice  
  • Family Studies and Gerontology
  • Cybersecurity 
  • Organizational Leadership

Master’s Degree Programs in

  • Master of Arts in Administration of Special Education
  • Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) 
  • Master of Business Administration: Healthcare Specialty Track (MBA)
  • Master of Leadership
  • Master of Science in Management (MSM)
  • Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
  • Master of Arts in Sport Management and Administration

Doctoral Degree Program

  • Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Administration and Leadership

SNU’s classes take place online or one evening a week, allowing busy adults to earn class credits and degrees that best suit their current life situation. SNU’s educational programs feature multiple start dates throughout the year, as well as small class sizes and affordable tuition. The university’s online programs are taught through Canvas, a user-friendly, effective learning management system.