Victory University Approved for Masters Level Degree Programs

July 15, 2010 - PRLog -- Victory University (VU) has been approved by their regional accrediting organization, SACS COC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges), to offer advanced level degree programs.

“We are excited about the approval by SACS COC”, stated President John M. Borek, Jr. “We are committed to offering the quality academic programs and services needed by our students and this is one example of our commitment. In the near future, we will add additional advanced degrees.”

The first advanced degree scheduled to be offered at VU will be the Master of Science in Professional Counseling. The program is designed to enable students to become competent professional counselors and develop entry-level clinical skills for potential employment in venues such as community agencies, private practice, hospitals, Employee Assistance Programs in businesses, counseling centers, or Christian churches. The degree program will now be submitted to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and other licensing bodies for approval.

Dr. William “Bill” Chaney, Professor of Behavioral Sciences and Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs commented, “The need and opportunity to provide care and counseling within a Christian worldview is very important. Our Behavioral Sciences faculty have long had a vision for a Masters program, so we are thrilled that it is coming to fruition.”

Approval for additional advanced degree programs will be requested from SAC COC in the coming months.

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Founded in 1941, Victory University is an accredited, Christian liberal arts college committed to educating students to think critically, grow spiritually, and change our world.