Question |
Answer |
| What is a
"Diploma Mill"? |
A Diploma Mill
is a company that will grant a degree in any subject with little or no work for a fee.
Diploma Mills have no "Degree Granting
Authority".
Diploma Mills may be companies that are legal
companies or corporations that call themselves Schools, Colleges or Universities.
Just calling itself a School, College or University does not give the company the
"Legal Authority" to grant degrees.
All Degree Granting Authority is controlled by the
State(s) in the USA or by Ministers of Education in other Countries. |
| Why isn't ITU
a Diploma Mill? |
ITU is not a
Diploma Mill because ITU has "Legal Degree Granting Authority" from two sources.
- ITU is a Religious School and may grant degrees
legally in Religion and Religion related subject areas just as any Baptist, Lutheran,
Rabbinical or Mormon College may grant Religious Degrees.
- ITU is a Native American University and may grant
degrees by Authority of an Act of Congress which returned control of the Native Schools to
the Tribes.
ITU is not a Diploma Mill because all of
the degrees granted by ITU are "Earned Degrees". Students must complete:
BA Degree requires 128 semester units
MA Degree Requires 48 -108 post BA
semester units
Doctor of Divinity or Doctor of
Philosophy requires 90 semester units Post Masters
three to four year course of study
1000 hours of Community Service
6 months of Mission Work Domestic
and/or abroad
Completion of an excellent 300-600
Page Dissertation
Professional Track - Programs
are available to students who can demonstrate sufficient Life Experience/Education to
qualify.
ITU is not a Diploma Mill because ITU is
a Legal University with proper Legal Authority to Grant Degrees and high expectations of
all students and faculty. Undergraduate students must achieve a grade of
"B" (3.0) or higher to remain in "Good Standing" at ITU.
Graduate Students must achieve a grade of "B+" (3.5) or higher to remain in
"Good Standing" at ITU.
A – 100-90 – 4.0-3.5; B – 89-80 – 3.4 – 3.0; C – 79-70 – 2.9-2.0; D – 69-60 1.9 – 1.0; F - 59 and lower .9
- 0)
Each member of ITU's Faculty holds a
"Seasoned" Doctoral Degree or higher.
All student are supervised, counseled
and/or evaluated by full Professors and never by Teacher's Assistants or Graduate
Students. |
| How can I be
assured that International Theological University is a reliable organization? |
ITU is a
Member of the United States Chamber of Commerce. ITU is a Member of the Southern California Better Business Bureau.
ITU has a "Triple A" Rating with the Better Business Bureau.
ITU is a Member of the Pacific Basin Consortium which
is comprised of 130 schools in ten countries around the Pacific Rim.
ITU was recently invited to Celebrate the 700
year Anniversary of the Pope's University in Rome. See the Invitation: http://www.education-1.net/InvitationToRomeGames.htm
ITU is affiliated with many inter-Faith Groups.
ITU is a Member of National and International
Professional Associations:
- International Educators' Network Association
ITU is run by the Western Federation Tribe and by the
Keepers of Creation Church.
ITU is listed among excellent Universities and
Colleges on site of the well recognized and respected Grad Schools dot Com.
Individuals may evaluate and verify the Credentials
of ITU's Chancellor.
Please view our Quick-Load Page for detailed
information. http://www.education-1.net |
Who operates the International Theological University?
|
The International Theological University is owned and operated by the
Western Federation Tribe/Keepers of Creation Church. The Council of Chiefs has
granted to the Chancellor of the University the power and authority for the routine and
emergency operation of the International Theological University. |
| Is the Keepers
of Creation Church a "Real Church" |
Yes, the
Keepers of Creation Church is a Native American Church with International Recognition and
acceptance. The Keepers of Creation Church
is in Full Communion with the Russian Orthodox Church. See Concordat
The Keepers of Creation Church is in Full Communion
with the Mexican National Catholic Church. See Concordat
Keepers of Creation Church is in Full Communion with the
Pentecostal Overcoming Churches Of The World. See Concordat
|
| ITU is an
Inter-Faith University. What is an Inter-Faith University? |
ITU is a
"True" Inter-Faith University. Individuals of All Faiths are welcome to
attend ITU. Individuals study the Theology of their own Faith to earn a Degree in
their own Faith. However,
individuals are welcome to take classes from any of the Departments if they wish to better
understand the Theology of other Faiths. |
| Are any efforts
made to "Convert" individuals to a particular Faith? |
Absolutely
not! The Right of each person to worship or to follow their own Religion's Theology
is Respected. No person is allowed to attempt to convert another. |
| What is the
approximate Denominational Composition of ITU's Student Body? |
As of May
2010, ITU's Student Population, by their own identification, is about:
- 80 % Christian Denominations
- (includes Native Students)
- 12 % Islamic
- 8 % Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, other
|
| Is Legal
Authority to grant degrees important? |
Yes.
Legal Authority to grant degrees is the most important Authority. There are some businesses that call themselves Colleges, Schools
and Universities but they have no Legal Authority to grant degrees.
In the U.S., every State controls the authority to
grant degrees to protect the public.
State Departments of Education have lists of
qualified schools, colleges and universities.
States do not have any authority over Religious
Schools, Native Schools or Correspondence Schools.
Religious Schools may grant degrees only in Religion
and Religion Related subject areas. |
| Can a School,
College or University grant a legal degree if they are not Regionally Accredited? |
Yes. If
a School, College or University has legal degree granting authority, they may grant
degrees without Regional Accreditation. Accreditation
is a voluntary process that allows a "Third Party" to evaluate the School,
College or University. Many excellent schools choose not to subject themselves to
the narrow view of education held by the Regional Accrediting Associations.
Regional Accreditation is only one bench mark to be
considered when evaluating a school.
Fine Universities in America, Russia, Germany,
England, Australia etc are not Regionally Accredited by the Regional Accrediting
Associations in America. They are still excellent universities and provide superior
educations to their students.
The Regional Associations require a physical campus,
standing library, with a certain number of volumes, submission of a syllabus for each
offered class, continuing review of faculty qualifications and review of samples of
completed assignments. Regional Accrediting Associations presume to attempt control
of curriculum and of Faculty hiring. Regional Accrediting Associations demand that
Schools be run as non-profit entities. All of the "Oversight" by the
Regional Accrediting Associations comes with a very high monitary price.
The Western Federation Tribe and the Keepers of
Creation Church will not turn over control of its University operations to any group
outside of the Church and/or Tribe.
The Business and Management of International
Theological University is Tribal rather than Corporate or Non-Profit Corporate.
|
| Doesn't
attending a School, College or University that has Regional Accreditation guarantee or at
least assure me that I am getting the best possible education and good value for my
tuition? |
No. Some
of the biggest and most reputable universities in America are guilty of some of the most
shameful and fraudulent practices in education. Many of the most reputable schools will attract students with a
"Faculty of Stars" in their fields. However, those "Stars"
rarely teach classes or grade the papers of their students. The students are often
taught by TAs (Teaching Assistants) who are graduate students working towards higher
degrees.
TAs also grade papers and counsel students.
General Education classes are often taught in huge
lecture halls with numbers in the hundreds. The General Education classes are often
taught by new instructors who may not even call themselves "Professor".
State Colleges and Universities do as well at a
fraction of the cost to students.
Many Regionally Accredited Universities will tell you
that your units are too old, after only a few years, and that you must take classes again.
Many Regionally Accredited Universities will not
accept you into their Graduate Programs even if you graduated with Honors from their
School or from another Regionally Accredited School. |
| Is it true
that the largest and best known Universities and Colleges have Full Regional Accredited
and their Regional Accreditation is beyond question? |
No! Many very
well known Universities and Colleges are electing to leave the Regional Accrediting
System. Their names and reputations allow them to attract students without the
Regional Accreditation. Some Schools have lost Regional Accreditation for some of their programs and must seek
re-accreditation.
Some Schools have Regional Accreditation for some
programs but other programs within the school are not Regionally Accredited.
Students should ask specific questions about whether
a particular degree program is presently Fully Accredited, Provisionally Accredited, or
seeking Re-Accreditation. |
| Doesn't going
to the "Biggest" and the "Most Reputable" University mean that I will
be able to "Write My Own Ticket" when I graduate "First In My Class"? |
We would like
to think so. However, the "Real World" can be a very different situation
when compared to the ideal. Consider what
would happen if you walked into the Personnel Office of a Fortune 500 Company and the
interviewer had graduated from the number 125th ranked college in the country and you had
graduated from the number one college and first in the class.
You would like to think that you would be hired
immediately.
Why would the Personnel Officer hire you and allow
you to become his boss? You would be a threat to everyone who went to a lesser
ranked college or who graduated lower than first in the class.
You would probably have to start your own company to
get a job. |
| Is
International Theological University Accredited? |
Yes.
Fully Accredited by:
- The Western Federation Church and Tribe
- The Keepers of Creation Church - A Native Church of
the Americas
|
| Is
International Recognition as valuable as Regional Accreditation? |
It is our
opinion that International Recognition is superior to the U.S. Regional Accrediting.
International Accreditation is becoming increasingly important because many companies are
global in their business practices. Many Business and Military Persons attend
university in several countries during their careers. American
Universities have little or no respect for Degrees earned outside of the United
States. Most Foreign Degrees are not recognized by Schools in America.
American Regional Accreditation has little importance
to Universities and Businesses in countries other than America.
American Regional Accreditation does not even
guarantee that units, or a student, will be accepted within the Region or by another
university in a different Region of the U.S.
Universities are always free to establish admissions
criteria for incoming students.
Students from other Regions of Accreditation need not
be accepted.
However, students from non-regionally accredited
schools may be accepted at the discretion of an Admissions Committee of a University. |
| Could I
transfer courses that I take at the International Theological University to another
University? |
Each
university may decide for itself whether it will accept courses completed at another
university. Many universities will accept some credit from other schools. Most
universities try to limit the amount of credit that they accept because each credit that
they accept reduces the amount of tuition that will be available from the student. |
| Could I use my
Bachelor's Degree from International Theological University to get into graduate school? |
Yes.
Graduates from the International Theological University's Bachelor of Arts Program are
immediately eligible for admission into any of the International Theological University's
Graduate Programs. |
| After ITU,
could I go to graduate school at another university? |
Yes. You
may apply to any university graduate school of your choice. Most graduate schools
give preferential treatment to their own undergraduates followed by preference to
graduates of their major competitors. Graduate Schools often use the score that you receive on the Graduate
Records Exam to determine if they will accept you. Many Graduate Schools will accept
you if they have room and if you are willing to pay the tuition. Graduate Schools
also consider your family income to anticipate gifts when you are an alumnus.
You are more likely to be accepted to a graduate
school if you have taken the appropriate and requisite classes in preparation for the
graduate school you wish to attend. A BS in Biology may not be the appropriate
preparation for an MBA program. A BA in Accounting would not be appropriate for
entrance into Medical School. etc.
If the Graduate School requires that your degree be
from a Regionally Accredited School, ITU's Degree is not likely to be accepted by the
Graduate School. However, if the Graduate School is low on enrollment and you are
willing to pay their high tuition, the Admissions Committee may waive the Regional
Accrediting requirement and accept ITU's Degree. Admission is often based on a
school's need for tuition.
A degree from a Regionally Accredited School does not
guarantee that any Graduate School will accept you even if you attended the same school as
an undergraduate. |
| Is ITU
Recognized as a Reputable Graduate School? |
Yes, International Theological University listed on the Grad Schools.Com
site
GradSchools.com
GradSchools.com
is a Member of:
Council of Graduate Schools, Washington, DC
NAGAP: National Association of Graduate
Admissions Professionals
|
| Who grants
degrees in Theology and Religious Studies? |
Many of the
major private universities have Colleges of Theology. The California State University System offers a Degree in
Religious Studies. It is our belief that the States should leave Religious Education
to Schools of Theology and Seminaries. |
| Why should I
get a degree in Business Ethics, Peace Studies, Divinity, Religious Studies, World
Religions, - Theology? |
There is no
better preparation for business, politics, social work, the ministry, counseling, or life
than a degree in Business Ethics, Peace Studies, Divinity, Religious Studies, World
Religions or Theology. The study of Religion is the study of Humanity and the Human
Condition. Before Psychology, there was religion. Before Social Science, there
was religion. Religion, history/politics/economics continue to be woven together
even in today's global economy. |
| What are some
of the "Religious Related" Degrees? |
ITU offers
Degrees in "Business Ethics", "Ethics and Family Values",
"Religious Education/Family Values", "Ethics/Political Science",
"Christian Theology/Missionary", Diplomacy, Peace Studies, Women's Studies etc. |
| Can I use my
degree from ITU to be a teacher? |
Yes.
Your degree from International Theological University is a valid degree and will be
accepted by many private schools to allow you to teach. All of the United States of Americas' States require teachers to graduate
from schools that are accredited by particular accrediting agencies to qualify for a State
Teacher's Credential.
Check with your particular State to determine Teacher
Certification Requirements for teaching in public schools. |
| Doesn't
Accrediting by an Agency that has been recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education for a
teaching credential mean that all States and Colleges will have to accept my Degree? |
No.
Teacher Certification by one State is not usually
accepted by another State. Each State has its own requirements for Teacher
Certification.
A few States have Reciprocal Agreements which means
that each State will accept the other State's Teaching Credential as valid without
additional preparation. |
| Can I use my
degree from ITU to get a job? |
Yes. You
may list your degree on your resume. Employers
value individuals of high moral fiber and integrity. A Degree from a Theological
School says something about the type of person that you are. It infers that you are
a Religious and Moral person. It indicates that you value Traditions and are likely
to bring with you, to the job, honesty and the ability to get along with others.
Your degree shows that you have the ability to complete a task over time.
Your Degree from ITU gives you an advantage over each
individual who has a degree from a secular school. |
| In which type
of profession might a Graduate Degree from the International Theological University
useful? |
Pastors; Bankers; Teachers; Attorneys; Counselors; Ministers; Arbitrators;
Negotiators; Politicians; Lecturers; Authors; Professors; Chaplains; Carpenters; Social
Workers; Police Officers; Probation Officers; Youth Workers; Parks Commissioner; Sales
Professionals; City Planners; Factory Workers; Cosmetologists; Garment Workers; Military
Personnel; Business People; Church Leaders; Meat Cutters; Political Appointees; Union
Organizers; Health Industry Administrator; Insurance Brokers; Legal Secretaries; Real
Estate Professionals; Recreation Administrators; Administrator of a school; Administrator
of a college; Administrator of a University; Stock Market Professional; Longshoremen; Ship
Builders; Retail Clerks etc. |
| Is a degree
from ITU worth the cost of tuition? |
See for
yourself the earnings difference between your present occupation and for potential
professions that you may enter if you have a degree. American Bureau of Labor
Statistics |
| How does the
tuition at ITU compare to the tuition charged by other Theological Universities,
Seminaries and Religious Colleges? |
Our most
recent survey of tuition charged by Theological Universities, Seminaries and Religious
Colleges shows that the Average annual tuition charged is $36,000.00 per year, for an
under graduate, compared with ITU's current annual Tuition. ($5,000.00 per year -
Traditional and only $4,000.00 total for the Life Experience Option BA Program)
Other Schools average $45,000.00 per year for Master
of Arts Programs compared to ITU's current annual tuition. ($7,500.00 per year -
Traditional and only $5,000.00 total for the Life Experience Option MA Program)
Other Schools average $50,000.00 per year for
Doctoral Programs compared to ITU's current annual tuition. ($10,000.00 per year -
Traditional and only $10,000.00 total for the Professional Path Doctoral Program) |
| Why is the
tuition so low at the International Theological University? |
The
International Theological University maintains the lowest possible tuition to better meet
the needs of as many students as possible. Many of our students are pastors with
many years of Service to their Communities. They appreciate lower tuition.
ITU generates substantial income from its usual
volume of business.
ITU has never had to borrow money and continues to
operate "in the Black".
ITU does not receive any assistance or support from
State or Federal Funds. |
| How can you
grant degrees for such low tuition? |
The
International Theological University is set up as an Electronic Correspondence School or
Cyber University. All courses are self-directed. There is no physical campus
to maintain or to drain resources. Our faculty members are independent professionals who read and grade
papers on a pay for read arrangement. The University does not have to maintain a
large on campus faculty to provide service to our students.
All education resources for students are available on
the Internet. The University does not have to maintain a large physical library or
book store.
The University does not have to provide student
housing, parking, medical care or security. |
| Why should I
consider a degree from the International Theological University instead of a traditional
university where I go to classes and take tests? |
The
International Theological University is one of the few universities that will grant a full
degree for Life Experience/Education alone. The
tuition at the International Theological University is a small fraction of the cost of
most private universities in America today.
At the International Theological University your
course of study is self-directed. You are free to study the things that are of
interest to you.
You may follow your own time schedule.
You may study in the comfort of your own home or
office on the Internet or from books of your own choice.
The University is a Theological University which
means you may study one religion or all religions.
The International Theological University does not
require students to follow a particular Theology or dogma. |
| What if I
enroll, pay my tuition and then do not complete my course of study; can I get a refund? |
No.
Tuition is due within thirty days of acceptance to the University. Paid tuition will
not be refunded if a student fails to complete their course of study. |
| Is there a
syllabus or course description for each class? |
Yes. The
Syllabus may be from ITU or created by a student who wishes to pursue a particular and
reasonable course of study. Student created syllibi are submitted for approval prior
to beginning the course of study. The
Creative Student may define the parameters of each course. Such students may follow
their own interest within a course of study to learn about the subject. Internet
Resources provide excellent materials that may not be available in a general Text.
Students may create their own course of study.
Examples: American History
- Colonial Period
- Native Cultures in America
- Westward Movement
- American Civil War
- Industrial Revolution
- Immigration in the 20th Century
- World War I
- The Great Depression
- World War II
- Korean Conflict
- Vietnam Era
- Cold War
- American Space Program
- Economic Colonialism
- Race Relations in America
- Post Cold War America
A student may wish to study only the Civil War Period
to earn 3 semester units in American History - Civil War. |
| What if I do
not wish to create my own course of Study? May I use a text book? |
Yes.
Students who feel more comfortable using a text for a course of study may acquire a text
in the subject to structure their studies. Varsity
Books provides lists of text books currently being used at Universities. Students at
ITU may obtain and use a text for their course work. |
| What do I have
to do to get a Doctoral Degree from the International Theological University in the
Professional Path Doctoral Program? |
Professional Path Doctor of Divinity or Doctor of
Philosophy
The Maximum Domestic and International Enrollment is 200 Professional Path Doctoral
Candidates - There are new openings as Candidates complete their Programs. APPLY
NOW! Qualified Applicants will be put on a waiting list if the Program is at
capacity.
New Qualified Professional Path Candidates will be accepted on a "First Come -
First Served" basis.
The Process for Qualified Candidates
- Call for an Interview - Toll Free
Primary Phone Number:
1-866-794-8133
Or
Secondary Phone Number:
1-866-795-5062
- Complete
an Application during the telephone
interview
- Provide Two
Letters of Recommendation
- Provide a
Full and Detailed Resume
- Provide
Evidence of a completed Bachelors Degree
- Provide
Evidence of a Completed Masters Degree
- Provide
Evidence of at least Three Years Community Service
- Formal
Acceptance into the Doctoral Program
- Pay
appropriate Tuition ($10,000.00)
- Request Topic
Approval for Dissertation
- Complete a
Dissertation ( 300-600 pages ) within two years (no minimum time)
- Submit
Completed Dissertation to the Dissertation Review Board for Evaluation
- Dissertation
Review Board must provide a "Pass" or "Fail" Grade within ten days
- Candidate's
Dissertation must receive a Grade of "Pass" from all Five Members of the
Dissertation Review Board for the Candidate to Qualify for The Doctoral Degree
|
| What do I have
to do to get a Doctoral Degree from the International Theological University using the
Traditional Program? |
Traditional
Doctoral Program takes two to three years.
- Call for an
Interview - Toll Free -
Primary
Phone Number:
1-866-794-8133
Or
Secondary Phone Number:
1-866-795-5062
- Complete an Application during the telephone interview
- Provide Two
Letters of Recommendation
- Provide a
Full and Detailed Resume
- Provide
Evidence of a completed Bachelors Degree
- Provide
Evidence of a completed Masters Degree
- Provide
Evidence Previous Community Service
- Formal
Acceptance into the Doctoral Program
- Pay
appropriate Tuition ($10,000.00 per year)
- Complete 90 Semester Units of approved classes
- Complete 1000 hours of Community Service
- Complete six months Service in a Mission
- Request Topic
Approval for Dissertation
- Complete a
Dissertation ( 300-600 pages )
- Submit
Completed Dissertation to the Dissertation Review Board for Evaluation
- Dissertation
Review Board must provide a "Pass" or "Fail" Grade within ten days
- Candidate's
Dissertation must receive a Grade of "Pass" from all Five Members of the
Dissertation Review Board for the Candidate to Qualify for The Doctoral Degree
|
| May I see a
sample of ITU's Degrees? |
Yes,
follow this link - ITU's Degree
Display |
| Will I get an
Official Transcript from ITU if I get my degree based on my Life Experience/Education
alone? |
For the
Accelerated Degree Program, ITU uses Authentic Assessment to compare a person's experience
with a set of traditional courses. A person may receive credit for each course for
which their experience has provided the same knowledge and experience that the college
course would have provided. Once credit is
granted for a successful "Challenge to a Course" the Credit granted is the same
as credit that is granted for a traditional Classroom Course.
ITU issues an Official Transcript with each degree.
Two transcripts are provided in sealed envelops and a
third is issued open for review or to copy. |
| Will my
transcript from ITU look like a transcript for any other major university? |
Transcripts
from ITU look better than the usual micro fiche copy that is provided by most
universities. ITU keeps all records on
Modern Computer DVDs.
Each requested transcript is produced as an original
document that is clean and clear. The University then updates the Student's Contact
information and embosses the Transcript with the appropriate Seals before sending to the
requestor. |
| How can I get
a transcript if I did not attend regular classes? |
A person who
qualifies for a degree based on Life Experience/Education has their experience compared to
regular classes that could be taken from ITU. If a person has Verified Life Experience/Education for the knowledge that
they would have acquired by taking the class, we will grant them credit and put the class
on their transcript.
Many colleges will allow you to challenge a course by
taking a test instead of completing the class by attending sessions.
ITU allows you to challenge courses with your Life
Experience/Education instead of testing. Life is a test and you pass if you are
making it in the real world. The process is called "Authentic Assessment".
(example: A person could take a class in
Ancient Civilizations in college and earn three units of credit. The person would
read a text book, see some slides and perhaps write a term paper.
An individual could gain the same information, or
more, from Travel and/or from watching PBS Specials on Egypt, Rome, China, Greece, etc and
by watching movies such as "Cleopatra", "Jason and the Argonauts",
"Gladiator" etc. A person could also gain the information from independent
reading and study.) |
| Will my
Transcript have letter grades? |
Yes, Transcripts show
Units of Credit and Letter Grades. ITU
demands excellence from all students.
Undergraduates must receive a grade that is
equivalent to a "B - 3.0", or higher, to remain in Good Standing.
Graduate Students must receive a grade that is
equivalent to "B+ 3.5", or higher, to remain in Good Standing.. |
| How do I
apply to the University? |
All
American Students must apply by telephone interview. The same information that would
be taken on an application is taken on the phone. The advantage of the telephone
interview is that students know immediately if they qualify for a degree based on their
life experience. Any required supporting documents may be sent later.
Administrative Offices
International Theological University
2384 E. Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104-4913
CALL ANY TIME OF THE DAY OR NIGHT AND LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR A
RETURN CALL FROM A COUNSELOR
Toll Free In USA or Canada:
Primary Phone Number:
1-866-794-8133
Or
Secondary Phone Number:
1-866-795-5062
IF
YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO A COUNSELOR IMMEDIATELY
Call
For A Free Evaluation Of Your Life Experience Toward
A
Bachelor
Of Arts Degree And/Or Toward A Masters of Arts Degree or Free Career Guidance
During
Admissions Office Hours:
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Find out what time it is at International Theological University
in the United States of America, California
You may call: Monday -
Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, USA - Pacific Time
Or Send An
E-Mail Request For Us To Call You At A More Convenient Time
E-Mail is
Available 24 hrs each day - 365 days each year
E-Mail: admissionsoffice@education-1.net
Registration/Application Form
The Office is closed on Saturday and Sunday,
All National Holidays and during Semester Breaks. E-mail and phone messages are
checked three times each day - 365 days a year.
We do our best to respond to all phone messages and
e-mail on the next business day. If you have not received a communication by the end
of the next business day, your message may have been unclear or the e-mail we sent may
have been returned to us. Please try again. |
| Is it
possible to get a "FREE" Evaluation of my Life Experience/Education to see if I
can qualify for a degree based on Life Experience/Education alone? |
Yes.
Administrative Offices
International Theological University
2384 E. Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104-4913
Toll Free in USA or Canada
Admissions Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 12:00 Noon - 8:00 PM,
USA - Eastern Time
Monday - Friday, 11:00 AM - 7:00
PM, USA - Central Time
Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00
PM, USA - Mountain Time
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00
PM, USA - Pacific Time
Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00
PM, USA - Hawaii
Find out what time it is at International Theological University
in the United States of America, California
You may call: Monday -
Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, USA - Pacific Time
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
Registration/Application Form
The interview/application takes about 15 minutes and
there is no obligation to enroll. You will be sent a Sample Transcript and Cover
Letter Explaining the Required Supporting Evidence that you must provide to be Accepted to
the University. The information provided will be placed in a file for you. If
and when you make a decision to enroll, your application and experience credit will be
waiting. |
| What if I
complete the interview and qualify for my degree today but wait six months or a year to
apply for my degree. Will I still be able to pay today's tuition? |
If the tuition
has not changed since you completed your interview, you will be able to pay the same
tuition six months or a year later. If the
tuition for all students has changed when you actually decide to request your degree, you
will have to pay the newer rate.
Tuition rate quotes are guaranteed for 30 days.
|
| If I am
offered a Scholarship or reduced tuition is the offer good forever? |
No!
Offers for reduced tuition or Scholarships must be accepted within 30 days by paying
required tuition or the offer is VOID. |
| Isn't a
Virtual University "a little shady"? |
No. A
Virtual University is a modern version of a correspondence school. The Military, the State of Alaska and Many countries such
as Australia have been using Distance Learning systems for years.
Individuals in the military use correspondence
schools while on duty all over the world.
Many isolated students have attended school from
elementary through advanced University using correspondence schools. |
| Do any
respectable schools and Universities have on-line courses? |
Every major
university in the world is scrambling to put their degree programs on the
Internet. Individuals may now
earn a Degree entirely on-line using the State of California's Virtual University.
There is no Campus for the Virtual University. |
| Why should I
attend International Theological University if I can take courses from more recognized
Universities? |
International
Theological University is quickly becoming the most recognized university in the world.
ITU was the first Cyber University on the
Internet. ITU is leading the way for all other Distance Education Providers.
Most of the Universities currently providing classes
on-line are doing business in the same old way. You must attend class on-line,
download lectures, follow a rigid course outline, take tests, pay high tuition.
ITU offers:
- self-directed course options
- there are no tests (except in Math and Science
Classes)
- no classes to attend
- earn credit by completing term papers
- very reasonable tuition
- credit for previous college course work (no matter how
old)
- credit for units earned in non-American Universities
- credit for Life Experience/Education.
|
| Do I have to
pay all of my tuition, for the year, at once? |
Yes, most students elect to pay their tuition immediately because
Degrees and Transcripts will not be sent to a student until all tuition is paid.
However, students may elect to make as little as
a 10% down payment and to pay the balance over 24 payments. Tuition Balances
may be paid off at any time without penalty.
Students who pay their tuition over time will not
receive Degrees or Transcripts until all tuition is paid in full.
Students who pay their tuition over time will not
receive a refund of any paid tuition if they decide not to complete their program of
study. |
| Why doesn't
ITU grant loans or discounts on tuition? |
Most
individuals do not request a discount because ITU's tuition is a small fraction the cost
of tuition from most private and/or public institutions. Loans are not granted by the University because reliable students
have excellent credit and may borrow from their banks, credit unions or take the tuition
from their savings.
Trustworthy individuals may borrow money from their
family or friends.
Credit worthy individuals may use credit cards at
rates of about 10% (Capitol One Card 9.9%) to pay the tuition.
Trustees have decided that if an individual is not
credit worthy or trusted by their own credit sources, family and/or friends, ITU should
not grant credit or trust them either. |
| Is a Clergy or
Minister Discount available? |
Yes, a 30%
Discount is currently being offered to Ministers, Native Americans, public servants such
as police, nurses, teachers, military etc. |
| Do any
Traditional Universities grant degrees based on Life Experience/Education? |
Yes.
Each student takes a class and gains a type of Life Experience/Education from reading text
books, listening to lectures, participating in discussions and taking tests during a
single semester or quarter. In a manner of
speaking, all universities and colleges grant degrees based on that
"classroom-limited" form of Life Experience/Education.
Most Universities will allow a student some credit
toward graduation from Life Experience. Twenty percent is a common figure granted
for Life Experience.
Most Traditional Universities grant "Honorary
Doctoral Degrees". Honorary Doctoral Degrees are real Doctoral Degrees.
Recipients may use the title "Dr." and may teach in Universities or receive
Honorariums or substantial professional salaries.
All Honorary Doctoral Degrees are based on "Life
Experience".
If it is reasonable for a University to grant its
highest degree for life experience, it is reasonable that a University may grant the
Masters level and Bachelors level degrees for life experience. |
| Is "Life
Experience/Education" a legitimate way of earning University Credit? |
Yes.
Anyone who has made a living in the real world, raised a family and/or run a business
knows that experience is a tough but very real way to learn. Universities often
teach theory. Life Experience/Education teaches reality. Many Universities try to bring "real world" conditions
and examples into the classroom to better prepare their students to "make it" in
the real world.
Earning a degree at a University is a way of
"paying your dues" and it has value. However, it is not the only way.
We at the International Theological University
recognize that there is indeed a "College of Hard Knocks". We do not
"give" a degree for Life Experience/Education. You "earn"
a degree with your Life Experience/Education. |
| Does any U.S.
Government Agency have statistics on Schools granting credit for "Life
Experience"? |
Yes. The
United States Department of Labor published a document in 1996 discussing various ways
individuals could legally and legitimately earn their High School Diplomas and College
Degrees. Life Experience was one of the options listed. The number of Schools
offering such programs is also indicated. United States Government Printing Office
Document
Regarding
Non-Traditional Education |
| Will ITU ever
have Regional Accreditation from any of the Regional Accrediting Associations that are
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education? |
No! The
Trustees of International Theological University have made the decision not to seek
Regional Accreditation. The Reasons for the decision are listed below.
Reasons:
Regional
Accreditation is a "Voluntary Process" that is not required of Religious or
Native American Schools
Regional
Accrediting Associations:
do not require
Regionally Accredited Schools to accept transfer students from other Regionally Accredited
Schools
do not require
Regionally Accredited Schools to accept transfer credits from other Regionally Accredited
Schools
do not require all
classes to be taught by full Professors instead of Teaching Assistants or Graduate
Students
do not require all
grading to be done by full Professors instead of Teaching Assistants or Graduate Students
have little or no
respect for International Degrees
do not follow
UNESCO guidelines for Higher Education
try to dictate
hiring practices
attempt to
influence guidelines for faculty selection
presume to
influence curriculum
interfere with
Academic Freedom on many levels
Demand a Standing
Library which is not practical or necessary for a Cyber University
Regional
Accrediting Associations' policies have not kept up with technology for Distance Education
Contemporary
University Students have the resources to evaluate and determine for themselves if a
particular University Program will meet their needs without a third party opinion from
strangers
As a Religious and
Native American University, International Theological University does not wish to give any
group power over its Curriculum, or other Policies.
Historically, Native
American Schools have not been under the U.S. Department of Education. Native
Schools were under the authority of the Department of the Interior and under the Bureau of
Indian Affairs (BIA). The Department of the Interior and BIA made such a mess of the
Native Education that the Native Tribes were able, by Act of Congress, to get back control
of their own schools. Once the Tribes had control over their own schools, many,
including our Tribe, refused to put their schools under the oversight or control of any
Federal Agency such as the Department of Education, the National Accrediting Associations
or the Regional Accrediting Associations.
The United
States Department of Education does not Accredit any High School, College,
University or any Education Program. Here is a Quote from the U.S. Department of
Education's Web Page:
http://www.ed.gov/about/overview/focus/what_pg5.html#doesnot
"
NOT
Under the Tenth Amendment of
the U.S. Constitution: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the
constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively,
or to the people." Nothing specific is said about education in the Constitution;
therefore it falls outside federal authority.
In
creating the Department of Education, Congress made clear its intention that the secretary
of education and other Department officials be prohibited from exercising "any
direction, supervision, or control over the curriculum program of instruction,
administration, or personnel of any educational institution, school, or school
system." The establishment of schools and colleges, the development of curricula, the
setting of requirements for enrollment and graduation -- these are responsibilities
handled by the various states and communities, as well as by public and private
organizations of all kinds, not by the U.S. Department of Education." |
| Should I, as a
potential student at ITU, rely on the possibility that ITU will someday get Regional
Accreditation? |
NO! ITU
does not currently have Regional Accreditation and ITU will not seek Regional
Accreditation because it is not necessary or required for ITU to continue to provide
Excellent Degree Programs. Students
should use only current information, accreditation, affiliations and reputation of
International Theological University when making a decision to attend ITU. |
| What would be
likely to change if ITU received Regional Accrediting Association Accreditation? |
The Trustees of
International Theological University would likely raise tuition because students would be
eligible for Federal and State Grants and/or Student Loans. |
| What if I get
a degree from ITU and ITU later decides to seek Regional Accreditation? |
Students who
have been granted degrees prior to ITU receiving Regional Accreditation will have degrees
that are fully accredited and they will have paid only half the tuition that will later be
charged to new students. |
| I understand
that I can use my Life Experience / Education to earn my degree. What if I wish to
complete my degree in a more traditional manner so I can feel that I have really earned
it. Can I get a degree from ITU? |
Yes. ITU
is a fully functioning "Traditional University". You may apply and take
5-6 classes each semester to accumulate 128 units for a BA and/or 48-108 units for the MA.
You will be allowed to study independently and to
complete a term paper for evaluation and grade at the end of the semester.
This is the "Traditional Course of Study"
for our Students who do not have sufficient experience to qualify for their degree with
life experience.
ITU currently has over 1,300 classes available in our
catalog from which students may build a course of study toward a Degree(s).
Traditional Students may follow the
"provided" recommended course of study or they may use the provided course of
study as a guide and add their own courses from our vast catalogue. |
| Is there a
sample curriculum posted anywhere so I may have a guide to plan my course of study? |
Yes, there are
recommended courses of study for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Divinity and for Business
Ethics at: http://www.education-1.net/bachelorsdegree.htm
There are recommended courses of study for the Master
of Arts Degree in Divinity/Chaplain and for International Business Ethics at: http://www.education-1.net/masterspage.htm |
| I would like
to do more than write a dissertation to earn my Doctoral Degree. Does ITU have a
different Doctoral Program for people like me? |
Yes. Traditional Doctoral Program takes three to
four years.
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- Complete 90 Semester Units of approved classes
- Complete 1000 hours of Community Service
- Complete six months Service in a Mission
- Request Topic
Approval for Dissertation
- Complete a
Dissertation ( 300-600 pages )
- Submit
Completed Dissertation to the Dissertation Review Board for Evaluation
- Dissertation
Review Board must provide a "Pass" or "Fail" Grade within ten days
- Candidate's
Dissertation must receive a Grade of "Pass" from all Five Members of the
Dissertation Review Board for the Candidate to Qualify for The Doctoral Degree
Total time to complete the Doctoral Program 2-3 years
Tuition $10,000.00 per year. |
| Are Virtual
Universities a Threat to Brick and Mortar Traditional Universities? |
Virtual Universities are not a threat to the existing Brick and Mortar
Universities. There will always be some who choose the Traditional Brick and Mortar
Institutions for the "College Experience". Many young people look forward
to getting away from their parents so they may live on their own, have some privacy and,
let's face it, to party.
Virtual Universities are for those who
have the maturity to work on their own toward their goals. Individuals who have some
life experience under their belts are more likely to select the Virtual University.
Such individuals value their time, respect their own ability to chart their own course and
have the confidence to make life choices when it comes to preparation for their Degree.
Response by Dr. Chief Swift
Eagle |
| How do I apply
for a job with International Theological University? |
ITU hires only
seasoned Ph.D. holders who are qualified for the Title "Professor". All
applicants must submit an initial query letter, by e-mail, with a brief outline of their
qualifications. humanresourcesitu@education-1.net
Superior candidates will be contacted with a request
for a full, detailed resume.
All candidates will be interviewed by the Chancellor
prior to selection.
Prior to employment, each candidate must submit a
full set of fingerprints. A Credit Check, Criminal Background Check and
investigation of each candidate's Character will be made.
Salary is based on experience and qualifications.
Professors may work from any part of the World
because all Professors Cyber Commute. |
