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Education & Human Services Degrees That Shape Futures

Cornerstone University shares your passion for creating a brighter future through a career in education or human services. Our Christ-centered mission is to educate morally grounded leaders in influential fields that can shape a God-honoring society. With prestigious CAEP, CSWE and HLC accreditations, we prepare you for the specialized requirements of your field with a holistic, collaborative, and hands-on learning approach. By applying classroom knowledge in real-world settings, you’ll develop the skills to gain respected credentials in your field and highly transferable, future-ready degree capabilities.

Guided by our respected faculty, you’ll engage in a project-based, problem-solving curriculum designed to address your field’s challenges, including internship and community partnership opportunities. Whether pursuing an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree on campus or online, our accredited programs integrate Biblical principles and Christ-centered mentorship to develop leadership and wisdom for impacting the lives of children, families, and individuals in every community and culture.

Whether your path leads to teaching, psychology, counseling, social work, or mental health and human services, Cornerstone will equip you to lead with influence and a Christ-centered heart for service.

Popular degree programs: B.A. in Elementary Education (Pk-6), B.A. in Secondary Education (7-12), B.A. in Special Education, B.A. in Psychology, Bachelor of Social Work, M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership & Development, M.A. in TESOL

What Makes Cornerstone’s Education & Human Services Degrees Highly Valued?

The Wall Street Journal ranks Cornerstone University as one of America’s Best Colleges in 2025. As a respected Christian University, here’s our distinctive approach:

  • Prestigious Accreditations. Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditations ensure the highest quality standards are met, reflecting industry excellence.
  • Problem & Project-Based Learning. Real-world professional, social, and spiritual challenges are tackled through critical thinking, teamwork, long-term projects, internships and community partnerships. Knowledge is applied in practical fieldwork settings, providing you with hands-on experience to become a collaborative, solution-focused professional.
  • Faculty Mentorship and Fieldwork. Respected scholars and experts in education, psychology, counseling, and human services create a student experience that is personalized academically and professionally and is Biblically grounded.
  • Affordable Online & On-Campus Formats. One of the nation’s most affordable private nonprofit universities in Michigan and online, our on-campus and online programs are robust and designed to meet your learning format and financial needs. And we are transfer-friendly.
  • Certifications Preparation. Whether you need a teacher credential or social worker certification, graduates are prepared to successfully complete their certifications for their industry.

Academic Programs

Undergraduate

ProgramsLocation
On-Campus
Child and Adolescent Services
Counseling
Psychological Science & Practice
Biology
English
Integrated Comprehensive Science
Integrated Science
Mathematics
Social Studies Group
Spanish
On-Campus
On-Campus

Master’s and Doctorate

ProgramsLocation
Cross-Cultural Ministry
Online
English for Business & Organizations
Online
English for Healthcare
Online

Gain Your Future Career Advantage at Cornerstone University

Explore the advantages of a Cornerstone University associate, bachelor’s, master’s or Ed.D. degree today with our experienced admissions counselors at admissions@cornerstone.edu.

An education or human services degree from Cornerstone University sets you apart by blending innovation, Christ-centered character, leadership development, experiential learning and real-world expertise.

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SAT & SUN: Closed

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