School Details
LeTourneau begins its faith statement by declaring “a deep faith in God is the cornerstone of LeTourneau University.” This private not-for-profit university began as an all-male college in 1956 by R.G. and Evelyn LeTourneau in Longview, Texas. It transitioned to a co-educational facility by 1961. It is an interdenominational Christian-based organization that welcomes students from all denominations.
LeTourneau University online delivers the same prestigious and quality education that is found on campus. From its beginning, the founder believed in the importance of a college education without giving up a full-time job. Online degrees allow this legacy to continue in both graduate and undergraduate programs that are tailored to fit your life.
Accreditation & Licensing
LeTourneau University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
LeTourneau University offers the online Associate of Interdisciplinary Studies, a liberal arts degree. This degree in liberal arts is designed for students who are looking for a well-rounded general education but who are not yet ready to commit to earning a bachelor’s degree. However, these earned liberal arts degree credit hours will transfer toward a bachelor’s degree in either business management, business administration, education or psychology. All courses are taught through a Christian perspective.
Students will take courses in the following areas:
- Social Science/ Humanities
- Communications/Speech
- English Composition
- Mathematics
- Literature
- The Bible
- and more
The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies is an online liberal arts degree from LeTourneau University. This liberal arts degree provides students with the opportunity to customize their degree to fit personal goals and career objectives. Most students earning this degree are planning careers in elementary education. For that reason, interdisciplinary programs are coordinated through the School of Education. These liberal arts degree programs are available, however, for any student interested in an individualized, broad-based course of study. Courses are taught through a Christian perspective.
The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies is an online liberal arts degree from LeTourneau University. This liberal arts degree provides students with the opportunity to customize their degree to their personal and career goals. Most students earning this degree are planning elementary education careers. Due to this, interdisciplinary programs are coordinated through the School of Education. These liberal arts degree programs are available, however, for any student interested in an individualized, broad-based course of study. Courses are taught using a Christian perspective.
Business
The Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting online degree prepares students for careers in this field. The program features flexible, well-rounded courses designed to give students the knowledge-base necessary to develop strong business leadership skills. Courses are taught by faculty with both industry experience and classroom experience.
The curriculum consists of general education, general business, and theological courses, offering a faith-based business education that helps to provide the knowledge and ethics needed to preserve integrity in accounting and financial reporting. Accounting concentration courses include:
- Intermediate Financial Accounting I
- Intermediate Financial Accounting II
- Cost Accounting Foundations
- Financial Statement Analysis
The Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, an online finance degree, prepares students for careers in Finance. Graduates are able to pursue a Master of Business Administration degree or to pursue careers in corporate finance, investment banking, financial services, or financial planning.
The flexible, well-rounded curriculum is designed to give students the knowledge-base necessary to develop strong business leadership skills. Courses provide a foundation in the functional areas of business in a career-focused, hands-on, Christian ethics-infused approach to business education. Students learn about:
- Financial statements
- Value securities
- Risk management and insurance
- Investments
- Portfolio management
The Finance Planning emphasis cover the educational objectives for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification exam.
The General Business Bachelor of Business Administration online degree prepares students for a wide variety of careers in the business world. This is a general business degree that does not focus on one particular area. Choose four upper level business electives in your area of interest to customize this program. The curriculum consists of flexible, well-rounded courses that give students the knowledge-base necessary to develop strong business leadership skills. The Christian faith is integrated into the business courses, allowing graduates to incorporate ethics and service into their responsibilities. Graduates often go on to higher education, pursuing a Master of Business Administration, or start careers as operations managers, executive assistants, human resources managers, account managers, financial analysts, or project managers.
The Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management, an online human resources degree, prepares students to work with an organization’s most important asset, its employees. Build on people and communication skills in a field that facilitates and executes hiring, retention, training, and development of a company’s employees. The flexible, well-rounded courses provide a functional understanding of the key role the human resource manager plays in the development and retention of employees while also building the knowledge-base necessary to develop strong business leadership skills. The Christian faith is integrated into the curriculum, incorporating ethics and service into the courses.
Courses in the human resource management concentration cover such topics as:
- Compensation and Benefits
- Staffing
- Conflict Resolution
The Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Management, an online business management degree, offers flexible, well-rounded courses designed to give students the knowledge-base necessary to develop strong business leadership skills. Gain the technical skills and working knowledge of policies, procedures, and practices that govern business and social operations. Courses are taught from a biblical perspective and rooted in the Christian faith, allowing students to incorporate ethics and service into their professional responsibilities. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in general business and then builds on this knowledge in the Management concentration, exploring theories of leadership and management. Topics covered include:
- Compensation and Benefits
- Staffing
- Conflict Resolution
- Project Management
- Managing Innovation and Change
This business management online degree is an excellent foundation for the MBA program, but graduates also pursue careers in management.
Take your career to the management level with this online bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management. Flexible, well-rounded courses give students the knowledge-base necessary to develop strong business leadership skills, preparing them for supervisory positions in nonprofit organizations. Christian faith is integrated into the curriculum, equipping students to incorporate ethics and service in their responsibilities. The curriculum not only provides a strong understanding of the core competencies of running nonprofits, but it also provides a strong foundation in general business topics. Courses in the nonprofit management concentration cover such topics as:
- Philanthropy
- Nonprofit Leadership and Management
- Grant Writing
- Fundraising
This is a versatile degree with graduates going on to graduate school, careers in non-profit companies, or even using the knowledge and skills learned for careers in for-profit companies.
The online Bachelor of Business Management provides a well-rounded variety of business courses necessary in the development of strong business leaders, such as project management, international issues in business, marketing principles, and organizational behavior. Studies focus on areas of economics, accounting, and finance, and how aspects of law can influence the workplace, while students hone decision making, value clarification, writing, and Christian-based leadership skills. Graduates find employment as a human resources specialist, market researcher, public relations representative, administrative assistant, manager, and financial analyst to name a few.
The online Bachelor of Business Management/Nonprofit Management focuses on marketing, fundraising, law, finance, and business skills, as well as offering an internship opportunity with a nonprofit organization. Students will take courses such as management and leadership, nonprofit leadership and management, financial analysis for managers, marketing principles, business ethics, grant writing, philanthropy, fundraising, management of volunteers, and nonprofit law.
LeTourneau University's Master of Business Administration degree is offered completely online in a program that is both flexible and attainable. Courses are interactive and fit around each individual student's personal schedule. The program expands each student's knowledge and experience in leadership, management, and ethics, as well as economics, accounting, and finance. All courses are faith-based and taught through a Christian perspective.
Program courses for the MBA degree program include Leadership and Ethics, Self-Leadership Assessment and Development, Organizational Behavior, Managerial Accounting, Work-Life Balance, Marketing Management, Work-Life Balance, Marketing Management, Quantitative Methods, Spiritual Elements of Leadership, Managerial Economics, and more.
The online Master of Strategic Leadership takes students to a new level of effective leadership, enhancing the growth and development of effective staff, teams, and organizations, advancing team-building skills, and increasing knowledge of enterprise-wide issues. Taught by faculty with doctoral degrees who are enterprise leaders, flexible courses have immediate application to student careers and are built upon biblical principles of servant and transformational leadership.
Graduates are competent in the core skills of:
- Leadership–support leadership development of employees
- Systemic–recognize and solve problems systematically using evidence and value-based criteria
- Strategic–lead departments in their strategic analysis, visioning, and planning processes to create alignment
- Interpersonal–draw upon biblical principles and ethics to communicate clearly and positively influence colleagues
- Professional–use organizational interventions to improve team performance, efficiency, and quality
Computer Science & IT
The online Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems offers a curriculum focused on computer science fundamentals and core business concepts. The program's goal is to prepare graduates to be successful in implementing real solutions for organizations' technology needs nationally, and globally. Additionally, graduates will be prepared to facilitate organizational goals in industries such as health care and high education. Students of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems degree will learn software publishing, data processing, hosting and computer system design.
Graduates will be prepared for careers in software engineering, programming, web development, database management, and data communications.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
You can train as an agent of justice and peace with the Associate of Science in Criminal Justice from LeTourneau University. The online criminal justice degree develops your skills to serve your community, state, or nation.
Through the online criminal justice associate’s degree program, you experience hands-on training to prepare you for work in this field. Your online studies explore such areas as:
- Justice and human rights
- Police and the community
- Constitutional criminal procedure
- Personal and professional ethics
You can be at the cutting edge of security with the Associate of Science in Cybersecurity from LeTourneau University. The online cybersecurity degree leads to high-paying jobs in a high-growth field with over half a million estimated current job openings.
Through the online cybersecurity associate’s degree program, you learn to fight cybercrime. Your online studies explore such topics as:
- Computer science
- Software development
- Data protection
You can learn to serve your community with the Bachelor of Criminal Justice from LeTourneau University. The online criminal justice degree explores such areas as:
- Policing
- Corrections
- Criminology
- Criminal law
Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, you broaden your perception of the opportunities and challenges of being an agent of justice and peace. Through hands-on training, you gain the experience and perspective to serve the good of your community as God calls you.
You can gain a hands-on, biblically-based approach to understanding criminal behavior with the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from LeTourneau University. The online criminal justice degree provides a shalom-seeking discipline for God to lead you to serve in such areas as:
- Prison
- Patrol car
- Courtroom
- Counseling office
Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, you train as an agent of both peace and justice as you work to better your community. Graduates enact positive methods for restorative justice, conflict resolution, and behavior modification.
You can train to outsmart hackers with the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity from LeTourneau University. The online cybersecurity degree addresses a rapidly growing demand for professionals to fight cybercrimes.
Through the online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program, you learn to solve some of our society’s most pressing issues. Graduates learn real-world skills to address such challenges as:
- Terrorism
- Organized crime
- Industrial espionage
Education
Become a better educator with this online masters in curriculum and instruction. Designed for licensed educators, this program will increase overall teaching effectiveness. Learn to address curriculum and instruction issues at the campus and district levels.
Courses, that integrate faith into class content and discussions, will likely include:
- Educational Research
- Assessing Student Learning
- Effective Teaching and Curriculum Evaluation
The flexibility of earning a master’s in curriculum and instruction online allows students to earn their degrees without quitting their current jobs. Tailor the degree course load to fit your schedule with courses being completed one at a time. Students benefit from an experienced faculty, a caring environment, and academic coaches and career mentors.
Prepare to move into a management or leadership position with this online master’s in education administration. This program is designed for current educators who are looking to advance their careers. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to excel in leadership roles at the campus or district level in courses that integrate faith into class content and discussions. Graduates are prepared for the principal certification exam after completing prep courses and regular practice exam opportunities.
The flexibility of earning a master’s in educational leadership online allows students to earn their degrees without quitting their current jobs. Tailor the degree course load to fit your schedule with courses being completed one at a time. Students benefit from an experienced faculty, a caring environment, and academic coaches.
Advance your education with this online educational leadership degree. Designed for working educators, this program will help students enhance instructional effectiveness in their classrooms. It will also help students gain the knowledge and skills needed for campus-based instructional leadership positions. Courses, that integrate faith into class content and discussions, will likely include:
- Educational Research
- Assessing Student Learning
- Curriculum and Instructional Design
Based on the electives chosen, you may be able to attain certification for instructing Special Education or ESL students.
The flexibility of earning a master’s in educational leadership online allows students to earn their degrees without quitting their current jobs. Tailor the degree course load to fit your schedule with courses being completed one at a time. Students benefit from an experienced faculty, a caring environment, and academic coaches.
Healthcare
The online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management focuses on a broad range of areas in the health care industry and are taught from a Christian perspective. Courses cover legal, social, and ethical aspects of health care, health care systems, health informatics, regulation and accountability in health care, marketing health care services, management and organizational behavior, budgeting, and financial analysis. Elective courses are offered in Health Care, Business, Management, Health Informatics, Small Business Management, and Business Research Methods.
The online Master of Science in Health Care Administration focuses on enhancing professional knowledge in terms of management and administration in the health care field while allowing students to customize their degrees to fit their particular interests and career paths. The curriculum focuses on enhancing professional knowledge in terms of management and administration in the health care field as well as offering leadership and business classes to help students become leaders in health care management. Courses include Health Care Organization and Administration, Service Marketing Management, Health Care Finance, Law, Ethics and Values in Health Care Settings, and Health Care Policy.
Math & Science
The online Associate of Science in Aviation Management program prepares students to be professionals with strong foundations in both aviation and business principles. The curriculum combines the nationally recognized aviation program with solid business training, creating a program that propels students into leadership positions in the aviation industry. Courses include aviation management, flight science, and aviation safety factors. Graduates find careers including airline operations managers, airport operations directors, maintenance managers, quality managers, revenue management analysts, airport managers, and more.
The online Associate of Science in Aviation Security program is designed to meet the need for aviation security professionals and protect travelers from emergencies, theft, criminal activity, and terrorism. The curriculum paves the way for careers in operations management and more through classes in aviation management, introduction to criminal justice, and homeland security. Credits earned can be applied toward the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management degree.
The online Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management program prepares students to be professionals with strong foundations in both aviation and business principles. The curriculum combines the nationally recognized aviation program with solid business training, creating a program that propels students into leadership positions in the aviation industry. Courses include Aviation Human Factors, Aviation Safety, Airport Operations & Management, and Air Transportation Systems. Students can choose from concentrations in:
- Aircraft Dispatch
- Homeland Security
- Maintenance
- Professional Pilot
The goal of the online BS in Aviation Studies program is to prepare individuals with the knowledge, skills, and training to be able to manage and become leaders in aviation organizations worldwide. Graduates of the Aviation Studies program are known for their strong work ethic and professional excellence in the field.
Potential career opportunities:
- Aircraft maintenance shop management
- Aviation operations coordinator
- Aviation safety specialist
- Airport management
- FBO management
Psychology & Human Services
Help people learn to cope with issues in their everyday lives by providing compassion and care as a Human Services worker. This online Human Services bachelor’s degree from LeTourneau University gives students a Christian foundation in the fields of psychology, sociology, criminal justice, counseling, and ethics. Students will learn skills to help people of all ages overcome difficulties so they can live healthier and more productive lives.
Graduates can pursue careers in health care and social service industries such as child welfare, elderly services, or substance abuse programs. Students wanting to pursue a graduate degree will be well prepared for studies in case management, social work, counseling, rehabilitation, and missions work.
Classes cover a range of topics including:
- Abnormal psychology
- Theories and techniques of counseling
- Criminology
- Addiction theory
Students will gain analytical skills and knowledge of human behavior with a bachelor’s in Psychology online through LeTourneau University. The curriculum teaches how to analyze and respond to emotional, psychological, and interpersonal issues with empathy and understanding. A faith-based perspective emphasizes Christian counseling techniques. Courses include studies of social psychology, human growth and development, personality theory, and abnormal psychology.
Graduates will be prepared for graduate programs or immediate work in the mental health industry. Many psychology and counseling careers require a graduate degree, but positions available to those with a bachelor’s degree include:
- Psychiatric technician
- Career counselor
- Probation and parole officer
- Social services specialist
- Rehabilitation specialist
- Case manager
The online master’s in Counseling degree program from LeTourneau University combines counseling skills with a Christian worldview, personal awareness, and growth. The goal of clinical mental health counselors is to help hurting individuals, families, and communities by promoting social involvement and positive change.
Students will learn to use counseling theories and strategies, ethical practice, holistic attention, and a systematic orientation to work with diverse populations. This online Counseling degree provides all the coursework required to take state licensure exams.
Licensed graduates can pursue careers such as:
- Mental health counselor
- School counselor
- Licensed professional counselor
- Licensed marriage and family therapist
Prepare to provide holistic, Christ-centered care to help others lead more fulfilled lives with a master’s in Psychology online from LeTourneau University. This graduate degree program uses the foundations from undergraduate studies to develop more advanced research skills and knowledge in more specialized realms of Psychology.
Students will choose electives from areas including business, leadership, education, and religion to help meet their specific career goals. A practicum experience provides real-world experience in counseling settings.
Career opportunities for graduates include:
- Executive director
- Mental health counselor
- Marriage and family therapist
- School psychologist
- Behavior analyst
- Human resources manager
Religion & Philosophy
The online Bachelor of Biblical Studies and Ministry from LeTourneau University equips students to be effective leaders in ministry. Career opportunities include youth leadership, general worship leadership, ministry administration, missions, and much more. This online degree offers less general education courses and more electives.
Courses include, but are not limited to:
- Contemporary world missions
- The history of Christian thought
- Biblical literature
The online format from LeTourneau University offers the flexibility to tailor the degree to student’s needs with 5 and 15-week courses for accelerated completion. Classes are taught by faculty with strong academic and ministerial credentials. Experiencing the Bible at LeTourneau allows students to understand its contemporary significance while also respecting its history.
LeTourneau University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministry for individuals interested in serving in ministry. This program will provide the knowledge students need to minister effectively for Christ’s cause around the world. The curriculum offers practical knowledge and experience so you will be ready to serve vital roles in local churches, para-church organizations, missions, and more. Students will become competent students and teachers of the Bible and will learn models for effective ministry in the modern world.
Courses in this program include:
- History of Christian Thought
- Evangelism & Discipleship
- Ministry of Teaching
- Contemporary World Missions
LeTourneau University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Scripture & Theology. This program trains Christian leaders for missions, churches, and other Christian ministry opportunities. The curriculum provides a solid foundation of Bible and theology classes and spiritual leadership. Students will also gain a strong liberal arts education with this degree. Graduates are prepared to enter seminary, work in ministry jobs, or follow God’s calling into missions.
Students will take courses that include:
- Life and Teachings of Christ
- Pentateuch
- Christian Doctrine
Curriculum reflects up-to-date scholarship of the class subject matter. The faculty at LeTourneau has a rich experience and understands the needs and contexts of students who serve in ministry settings. Graduates are prepared to embark on career paths that reflect the love of God and strong values they obtain from their education at LeTourneau.
The online Bachelor of Science in Theological Studies program from LeTourneau University is designed for students interested in learning more about the Christian faith. LeTourneau emphasizes the importance of commitment to Christian faith in all areas of human existence, including work. This curriculum is designed to work with another major and provide a strong biblically and theologically informed framework for life and work. Known as a “double-major friendly” degree, this program will enrich and strengthen understanding of Christian faith and practice. This shapes students for Christian engagement with their communities and churches, providing them with a biblically and theologically informed framework for their life and work.
Courses in this degree include:
- Foundations for Christian Ministry
- Contemporary World Missions
- Life and Teachings of Christ
The online bachelor’s degree in Theological Studies offers interesting, relevant classes and experienced faculty who are dedicated to their students. Graduates leave with a solid foundation of knowledge in theology and how it applies to life.