International Theological University

Associate of Arts Degree

International Theological University

2384 E. Orange Grove Blvd.

Pasadena, CA 91104-4913

Accelerated Degree Program - Life Experience Option - Available

International Theological University offers qualified men and women the opportunity to earn their degree with Life Experience/Education.  Students who earn sufficient units with life experience, to graduate, may apply for graduation immediately without taking additional classes.  The AA, BA and/or MA Degrees may be earned with Life Experience/Education alone.

Qualified Individuals who wish to use the Life Experience Option may "Challenge" each class with Their Life Experience/Education.

At most universities, the "Challenge" of a College Class is usually in the form of a student paying the tuition, taking the final examination for a course, and receiving college credit if the examination is passed.  ITU uses "Authentic Assessment" instead of a written final examination.  The Challenge, by Authentic Assessment, is in the form of a student's demonstrated ability and knowledge that may be verified from a resume and/or an applicant's work history.

ITU's Students may earn university credit:

• by using Life Experience/Education

  • International Theological University will grant credit for anything that you have learned by self-education, work experience, military experience or Life Experience/Education, that you could have learned in a college class.

  • Full Application and Evaluation of your Life Experience/Education may be completed by telephone. (Information provided during the telephone interview must be supported by verifiable documentation on a Resume, Transcripts, Licenses, State Credentials, Evidence of Military Service, Letters from Employers and/or other evidence as requested by the University.)

    Toll Free in USA or Canada

    Phone Numbers: 1-866-794-8133 Or 1-866-795-5062

     

       Admissions Office Hours:

    Tuesday - Thursday, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, USA - Eastern Time

    Tuesday - Thursday, 2:00 Noon - 6:00 PM, USA - Central Time

    Tuesday - Thursday, 1:00 AM - 5:00 PM, USA - Mountain Time

    Tuesday - Thursday, 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM, USA - Pacific Time

    Tuesday - Thursday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, USA - Hawaii

    Find out what time it is at International Theological University in the United States of America, California

    You may call between 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM Pacific Time

    Request a more convenient time by e-mail

    

     

    • Our offices are closed for all National Holidays and for Semester Breaks.

    • Please leave a message at any time of the day or night, even during our Semester Break, and we will return your call by the next business day. 

    • Please provide a phone number.  The first step in the admissions process is an interview.

ITU's Students may earn university credit:

• by using credit from previous college courses (no matter how long ago you received credit)

• and/or, by using credit for work-related courses

• and/or life experience

• and/or by using job experience

• and/or by using Military Education/Experience/Training

• and/or by completing a single term paper, as a final examination, after independent study for each class.

Full Transcripts are issued with each degree and/or diploma.

ITU uses the English System of Grading which is "Pass/Fail".

• Undergraduate students must receive an equivalent grade of "B" (3.0), or higher, to be given a grade of "Pass" on their transcript.

• Graduate students must receive an equivalent grade of "B+" (3.5), or higher, to be given a grade of "Pass" on their transcript.

• ITU's services continue during recessions, times of war, disaster and civil unrest.

• Geo-Politics and policies are non-issues to our Mission which is to "Provide Education Services to American and to International Students for reasonable tuition."

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The many links provided below may be used by undergraduate students

LINKS AND RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

Individuals must complete their application and life experience evaluation entirely by phone. 

Toll Free in USA or Canada

Phone Numbers: 1-866-794-8133 Or 1-866-795-5062

   Admissions Office Hours:

Tuesday - Thursday, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, USA - Eastern Time

Tuesday - Thursday, 2:00 Noon - 6:00 PM, USA - Central Time

Tuesday - Thursday, 1:00 AM - 5:00 PM, USA - Mountain Time

Tuesday - Thursday, 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM, USA - Pacific Time

Tuesday - Thursday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, USA - Hawaii

Find out what time it is at International Theological University in the United States of America, California

You may call between 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM Pacific Time

Request a more convenient time by e-mail

Recreation skills may be used to obtain University Credit.   Individuals may receive P.E. or elective credit for golf, bowling, skating, boating, water skiing and similar skills.

University and Community College credits should be submitted in sealed transcripts. 

The Associate of Arts Program requires 63 semester units.   Most candidates receive a large number of units for life experience.  Students may receive their entire 63 semester units as life experience credit and graduate immediately.

Students may have very few units to complete if they have a wealth of experiences and skills that are given University Credit.

Our rules permit a student to be awarded a Associate of Arts Degree by return E-Mail if their combination of earned units and units for life experience exceed 63 units with at least 15 of those units in Religious Studies.  (Religious Studies Credit may be granted for classes taken, personal independent study or life experience such as attending a religious school and church.)

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Open University:

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Follow your own schedule

Sample Program of Study

Students are required to complete one term paper, fifteen to twenty-five pages in length, for each subject to receive 3 units of credit.  The links may provide all of the information needed or the information provided by the links may serve as a starting point.  Students may use other links, libraries and/or text books.

All numbers indicate semester units.   Three semester units require the completion of one term paper or report.

Or, life experience may be substituted.

Life experience credit is given for anything that a person has learned from experience or by being self-taught that they could have learned in college.  (all numbers represent units of college credit)

·       Home Economics/Modern Living: cooking 3, microwave cooking 3, sewing 3-12, decorating 3, comparison shopping 3, fashion 3-12, home repair 3-15, plumbing 3-9, electrical 3-9, nutrition, etc.

·       English: American Lit - read books 3-6, English Lit - read books 3-6, Writing - poetry, essays, articles, letters to the editor 3-15, Speech - speak at club meetings, PTA, social gatherings, in church 3-6

·       Cinema: Cinema - watch and critique movies with friends and family - 3-15

·       Drama: Drama - attend plays, part of cast, part of production company, watch television 3-15

·       Art: Painting 3-15, Crafts 3-15, Ceramics 3-15, Sculpture 3-15, Glass 3-15, 

·       Dance: Jazz 3-12, Tap 3-12, Modern 3-12, Ballroom 3-12, Ballet 3-12, Line 3-12, Square 3-12, Spanish 3-12, Other 3-12

·       Government/History:  American History - citizen/voter 3, State Government - citizen voter 3, Geography - Traveler 3, Ancient History - independent study of Greece 3, Rome 3, Egypt 3, China 3

·       Science - Biology I  and Biology II - have children 6, 

·       Math- Independent study 3-12

·       Psychology - Child Development - have children 3, Adolescent Psy - have had teenagers 3, Abnormal Psy - have had teenagers - a boss - a divorce 3-9, Marriage and Family - have a family and are married 3

·       Physical Education: any and all sports 3-15, 

·       Ecology: Camping 3-15, Environmental Studies 3-9, Recycling 3-12

·       Oceanography: Scuba Diving 3-12

·       Genealogy: Study family history - 3-15

·       Business: Own or manage a business 36-50

·       Taxes: prepare your own taxes 3-12

·       Most occupations receive 12 units of credit for each year of experience to a maximum of 50 units for running your own business or being a manager.

·       Religion:  36 units in Religion are required for graduation.  Individuals receive 12 units per year for belonging to a Church or for independent study up to a maximum of 60 units.

·       Military Service counts as 15 units per year up to a maximum of 100 units.

Students need 63 units of credit to earn a Associate of Arts Degree.  

Students need 128 units of credit to earn a Bachelor of Arts Degree.  

Students need a Bachelors Degree plus 48 additional units to qualify for a Masters Degree.

Students may earn a Bachelors Degree and a Masters Degree entirely with life experience credit.

Students who earn their Bachelors Degree through International Theological University may be Ordained Independent Ministers with their Degree.  Candidates wishing ordination should make a request prior to their graduation.

Individuals who wish to earn a Doctoral Degree from the University must have a Masters Degree and they must complete an excellent Doctoral Dissertation.  No other class or course work are required.

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International Theological University Tuition Payments Credit Card Payment by Telephone Toll Free in USA or Canada Phone Numbers: 1-866-794-8133 Or 1-866-795-5062          Admissions Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, USA - Eastern Time Tuesday - Thursday, 2:00 Noon - 6:00 PM, USA - Central Time Tuesday - Thursday, 1:00 AM - 5:00 PM, USA - Mountain Time Tuesday - Thursday, 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM, USA - Pacific Time Tuesday - Thursday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, USA - Hawaii Find out what time it is at International Theological University in the United States of America, California You may call between 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM Pacific Time Request a more convenient time by e-mail
Tuition may be paid by mail using a Credit Card Courtesy Check. Tuition may be paid by bank to bank electronic transfer of funds. Students may wish to use their credit card to get a cash advance and then to pay tuition with a Bank Check. The Tuition Payment Facility is set up to accept credit card payments for Tuition for Accelerated Degree Programs, Traditional Programs, Down Payments, Monthly Payments, Individual Classes, Donations to the ITU General Fund and Donations to ITU's Scholarship Fund.

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