Thomas Middendorf

Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee, is a Christiancollege with a well-rounded curriculum, including degree programsspecifically suited to working adults. Trevecca also has a uniqueministry program offered in collaboration with a leading charitablenon-profit.While all of Trevecca’s classes are ultimately rooted in the beliefsandideals of Christianity, Trevecca does offer a well-rounded education.Majors include: * Behavioral Science * Business Administration * Communications * Dramatic Arts * English * Social WorkTrevecca’s adult-degree program is designed to be completed in shortenedamount of time and on a convenient schedule. Many of the adult programsalso utilize distance-learning formats, including online courses. Adultdegree majors are offered in: * Christian Ministry * Criminal Justice * Health and Information Technology * Information Technology * Management and Human RelationsTrevecca also offers a unique program in cooperation with the SalvationArmy, allowing Salvation Army volunteers and employees to complete adegree in Christian Ministry.The freshmen application process includes submission of an applicationand application fee, as well as transcripts and ACT or SAT scores.Trevecca students and parents may take out federal loans to help withtuition costs. Grants are also available and are strictly based onfinancial need. Another grant awarded by the state is given to a certainnumber of Tennessee residents.Academic scholarships are also awarded to cover partial tuition costs.The minimum grade point average needed to get a scholarship is between3.0 and 3.7, depending on the award. Many students use a combination ofthese awards to cover the portion of tuition they cannot afford.