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Affordable Online Christian Education for Nonprofit & Addiction Counseling Careers
City Vision is an accredited nonprofit Christian institution dedicated to transforming lives through accessible, faith-based education. Founded in 1998, we specialize in practical degree programs tailored for professionals serving the poor, addicted, and underserved communities. Our curriculum integrates Christian values with real-world applications, offering flexible online learning designed for working adults. With partnerships across 90+ rescue missions and 500+ nonprofits, we prioritize affordability and transferable credits to ensure education remains within reach.Our faculty, many of whom hold advanced degrees and decades of field experience, deliver project-based courses that equip students with immediately applicable skills. Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, we maintain rigorous academic standards while fostering a supportive, mission-driven community.
Services
Addiction Counseling Degrees
Nonprofit Management Programs
Business Administration Certificates
Online Christian Education
Prior Learning Credit Assessment
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Founded by nonprofits to serve faith-based organizations and underserved communities
- Flexible admissions accepting up to 75% transfer credits from any accredited institution
- DEAC-accredited programs with immediate application to ministry and nonprofit work
- Tuition at $8,000/year with 79% of applicants receiving Pell Grant eligibility
- Faculty with decades of field experience in addiction recovery and nonprofit leadership
Associations and certifications
- Distance Education Accrediting Commission
- NAADAC
What people say
Radically affordable
Immediate skill application
Faith-integrated curriculum
Flexible transfer policies
Life-changing scholarships
Services
Addiction Counseling Degrees
Our addiction counseling programs combine Christian principles with evidence-based practices to prepare professionals for ministry and clinical roles. Students gain expertise in trauma recovery, psychopharmacology, and multicultural counseling through faculty with decades of field experience. Graduates qualify for licensure pathways and leadership positions in recovery organizations.
Nonprofit Management Programs
Designed for faith-based organizations, these programs teach strategic planning, grant writing, and financial stewardship with a biblical framework. Courses address urban ministry challenges and cross-cultural leadership, preparing graduates to lead rescue missions, community development initiatives, and international nonprofits with ethical integrity.
Prior Learning Assessment
Our PLA process converts professional experience into academic credit through portfolio development. Students document workplace learning aligned with course outcomes, with up to 25% of degree requirements fulfillable this way. This accelerates graduation while maintaining rigorous academic standards for practical ministry applications.
Online Christian Education
Flexible 8-week courses with five annual start dates enable working professionals to earn degrees without career interruption. The asynchronous format includes discussion forums and recorded lectures, supported by a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. Technical platforms prioritize accessibility for low-bandwidth environments.
Affordable Tuition Model
At $800 per course ($8,000/year), our tuition remains half that of comparable Christian institutions. Over 79% of students receive Pell Grants, with additional scholarships for veterans, rescue mission staff, and international learners. This model has enabled 200+ graduates to avoid federal loans since 2020.
Questions
Is City Vision University accredited?
Yes, we hold national accreditation through the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. We're also NAADAC-approved for addiction counseling pathways.
Can I transfer credits from other institutions?
Undergraduate students may transfer up to 75% of degree requirements from any accredited college globally, with 25% allowed for graduate programs through our streamlined evaluation process.
What financial aid options exist?
79% of applicants qualify for Pell Grants, with additional scholarships for veterans, rescue mission staff, and international students. Employer tuition reimbursement partnerships also available.
How long do programs take to complete?
Associate degrees require 2 years (60 credits), bachelor's 4 years (120 credits), and MBAs 1.25 years (36 credits) with full-time enrollment and maximum transfer credits applied.
Are courses entirely online?
Yes, all programs deliver 100% online through 8-week terms with five annual start dates, eliminating campus residency requirements for working professionals.
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