Application Process .
Application Process for All Undergraduate Degrees.
- Download, print and complete an application form..
- Complete the Undergraduate Portfolio Requirement. Students must develop and submit an Undergraduate Portfolio with the application form to provide evidence of post-high school, professional level paid or volunteer work experience in a social service ministry or faith community.
The Portfolio Requirements are:
- Bachelor’s Degrees – More than 2 years of social service or faith community ministry experience and/or an Associate Degree from AHST.
- Academic transcripts, educational records, or copy of high school diploma are to be submitted to the Office of the Registrar upon formal application. Applicants must hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent for all undergraduate programs.
- A ministry statement is required of all applicants. This statement should express the applicant’s own personal commitment to the program chosen and why the applicant feels it would serve his/her professional or personal needs. Ministry experience should be described in detail as part of this statement.Â
- Two letters of recommendation are required for all degree programs. These letters may be from a professional colleague, former teacher, member of the parish, or ministry professional.
- A non-refundable application fee of $40.00 must accompany the application.Â
Completed Application Includes:
_____ Application
_____ Undergraduate Portfolio
_____ Ministry Statement
_____ 2 Letters of Recommendation
_____ Highest Degree Transcript / Diploma
_____ Application Fee
Undergraduate Portfolio
As part of the undergraduate application process, prospective students are required to develop an Undergraduate Portfolio. The portfolio serves as verification of post-high school, professional level experience in a social service ministry or faith community. This experience can include paid employment or volunteer activities. Applicants to OSUA are required to be involved in ministry at the time of enrolment.
The Undergraduate Portfolio portion of the application process requires the applicant, to:
- Reflect upon your professional and personal involvement in your own faith community
- Consider and articulate the value of your activities in the wider context of religious and social service for the benefit of a local or global community
Applicants are asked to write descriptions and details of their previous activities in social service or in their faith community for assessment by the Admissions Committee. For each activity listed in this Portfolio, the applicant must include some form of documentation. This can include:
- certificates of completion
- transcripts
- letters from administrators
- letters from religious leaders
- references
- contact information for an individual who can verify participation The Undergraduate Portfolio should consist of the following:
- one or more pages of activity details
- accompanying pages of documentation of each activity
The Undergraduate Portfolio consists of written descriptions of activities in social service or in your faith community and documents that verify your participation in each activity. Please complete the following:
- Write descriptions of your experiences on a separate piece of paper.
- Gather documents that verify each activity.
The Portfolio should be submitted with the Application for Admission. The Undergraduate Portfolio is an integral part of the application process, and it is to the benefit of the applicant to provide as much detailed information as possible. (Examples of Undergraduate Portfolio entries may be found on the Undergraduate Portfolio Requirement page on the website.)
Submit this Undergraduate Portfolio with your application form and other application materials when you apply to the Office of the Registrar.
Application Process for All Graduate Degrees
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in ministry, chaplaincy, social work or equivalent for master’s programs and a seminary/graduate degree from an academic or professional institution for all doctoral programs.Â
- Official academic transcripts or educational records (undergraduate for master’s applicants and seminary/graduate for doctoral applicants) are to be sent directly from the granting institution to the Office of the Registrar upon formal application.Â
- Applications are accepted and processed throughout the year. Evaluation of applications takes approximately two weeks.Â
- A ministry statement is required of all applicants. This statement should express the applicant’s own personal commitment to the program chosen and why the applicant feels it would serve his/her professional needs. Ministry experience should be listed as part of this statement. This is the core component of the application.Â
- Two letters of recommendation are required for all degree programs. These letters may be from a professional colleague, former professor, lay member of the parish, or ministry professional.Â
- A non-refundable application fee of $40.00 must accompany the application.Â
Completed Application Includes:
_____ Application
_____ Ministry Statement
_____ 2 Letters of Recommendation
_____ Highest Degree Transcript / Diploma
_____ Application Fee
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Study Mode
Online Program Format
Our accelerated online programs are to be offered online and are designed so students can focus on one course at a time. Courses begin at the beginning of each month and run for four consecutive weeks totaling 40 contact hours per course. Courses can be taken in any order, allowing for continuous enrolment throughout the year. After the first of the month, they can be accessed at any time.
OSU is dedicated to student educational success by offering:
- Detailed materials for all your online courses
- All courses conducted through an online student portal
- Emails with instructors and students
- Online message forums and a drop box for assignments
- Web-based study tools and learning media
- Study and lecture notes
- Regularly Updated Lectures
Online Course Structure
Several online courses are delivered through the course management system Moodle. Students use Our Saviors University Moodle account to login to the course from the Moodle login page.
In Moodle, students will access online lessons, course materials, and resources. Activities will consist of chats, blogs, discussion forums, emails, journaling, blogging, wikis, and web posting.
Technical Requirements for Online Courses
- Internet connection (DSL, LAN, or cable connection desirable)
- Access to Moodle learning portal
- Access to Google scholar at https://scholar.google.com/
Degree candidates are bound by the regulations of the Student Handbook of the year in which they are accepted into their program of study. If the student does not conform to scheduled payment and/or paper submission deadlines, the student’s file will be deactivated. Upon reactivation, the student will be responsible for the tuition and degree requirements which are current at the time of reactivation