Providence University College Program Guide 2022-2023

PROGRAM GUIDE Program Descriptions, Degree Options, Featured Courses, and Post Graduation

TABLE OF CONTENTS Discover Your Degree

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Aviation 7 Biblical & Theological Studies

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Business Administration

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Christian Education

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Church Ministries 11 Communications & Media

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General Biology 13 Health Sciences 14 Humanities 15 Intercultural Studies

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Interdisciplinary Arts

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Non-Governmental Organization

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Psychology 19 Social Sciences 20 Sociology 21 TESOL 22

DISCOVER YOUR DEGREE The three or four years you spend pursuing a Bachelor’s degree will not only put you in touch with Providence community life, but also with professors who excel in their disciplines and teach from a Christian worldview. Our faculty are thought-leaders in their fields, and care about your spiritual development.

Small class sizes mean you can connect with them more meaningfully.

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BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) With a BA, you gain insight in a variety of areas within the Humanities and Social Sciences, and you have the flexibility to choose from a wide selection of courses. You can choose a major (or double major) in your area(s) of interest such as Aviation, Communications & Media, Psychology, and more.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) The BBA is designed to give you broad business knowledge while also developing your practical, managerial and communication skills. Students will develop competencies in problem solving, goal setting, team management, and leadership.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc) The BSc, with majors in General Biology and Health Science, is a foundational program grounded in scientific methods and practical skills acquired through classroom learning and labs. You can take prerequisites for further study in areas such as medicine, kinesiology, nursing, and pharmacy.

BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (BTh) The BTh provides you with the opportunity to study Greek or Hebrew as well as systematic theology, biblical theology, ethics, homiletics, hermeneutics, and Christian ministry. This degree equips you to serve in a church or faithbased organization.

DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES We offer more than traditional degree programs. For instance, we offer a two-year Associate of Arts in Business. We also have diplomas and certificates in programs areas such as Aviation, Biblical & Theological Studies and TESOL.

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AVIATION

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DEGREE OPTIONS

Attain the well-rounded education airlines are looking for, all the while integrating your Christian faith into your studies. Learn about flight theories, train at Harv’s Air in Steinbach, MB and fly multiple types of airplanes. Complete the required labs and certifications needed to become a commercial pilot or flight instructor.

BA 4 Year Advanced Major BA 4 Year Double Major BA 3 Year Major 2 Year Diploma Minor

FEATURED COURSES MULTI-ENGINE INSTRUMENT FLIGHT TRAINING: Learn the theory and practice flying a multi-engine aircraft. Learn about aerodynamics, speeds, aircraft systems, performance and emergency procedures. Gain a multi-engine endorsement on your license upon completion.

AEROBATICS: Learn how to fly an aerobatic aircraft and expand your skills significantly as a pilot. Gain skills in maneuvers like Chandelles, Lazy Eights and Barrel Rolls, and then try your hand at the more advanced tricks.

ADVANCED NAVIGATION FLIGHT LAB: Fly across the United States, all the way to California, and learn both Canadian and American flight rules and regulations.

AFTER GRADUATION CAREERS Flight Instructor Airline Pilot Missionary Pilot MedEvac Pilot Aviation Consultant Safety Professional GRADUATE PROGRAMS Business Administration Science in Aviation Aerospace Sciences Social Justice

DID YOU KNOW? You can combine this major with other programs such as Intercultural Studies or Business Administration for a double major.

”The Aviation program at Providence provided me with the opportunity to sharpen my flying skills while encouraging me to explore some of the many different paths in Aviation.”

AMY JOHNSON 7

BIBLICAL & THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DEGREE OPTIONS

Discover new ways to approach and study the most important text of all time. Expand your intellectual horizon as a reader of both the Bible and the Christian theological tradition. Wander through the Bible’s language, history, message and meaning and its role in shaping the Church, culture, and world around you.

BA 4 Year Advanced Major BA 4 Year Double Major BA 3 Year Major Certificate Minor

FEATURED COURSES THE PENTATEUCH: Study the history, theology and literacy of the books Genesis through Deuteronomy. Discover the importance of these books in art and culture and the way in which the Pentateuch continues to shape the Church and the modern world.

HERMENEUTICS: Learn how to interpret the Bible by enhancing your knowledge in biblical history and principles. Analyze the Book through principles of interpretation for all forms of communication as well as discover the different literary genres in the Bible.

AFTER GRADUATION CAREERS Professor Pastor Chaplain Church Administrator Social Worker GRADUATE PROGRAMS Religious Studies Master of Divinity Doctor of Ministry Theology

DID YOU KNOW? Our own Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, Heather Macumber, published a book (2021) called Recovering the Monstrous in Revelation.

“I feel like I’ve definitely been able to see the value of perspective, the value of seeing opposing views, listening seriously, trying to listen past what seems to be surface differences, and trying to look at the heart of the issue.”

BEN SCHATZLEIN

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DEGREE OPTIONS

Integrate Christian business principles with the knowledge, skills and character required for effective service in business and not-for-profit organizations. Benefit from a professional learning environment that mirrors the world of business. Apply skills acquisition through problem-solving, goal-setting, team management and communications in a co-op placement.

BBA 4 Year BBA 4 Year with Co-op BA 4 Year Advanced Business & Agriculture Major BA 4 Year Honours Major BA 4 Year Double Major BA 3 Year Major BA 3 Year Major with Co-op AA 2 Year Business Minor

FEATURED COURSES ENTREPRENEURSHIP: What is the process of entrepreneurship – what is its role within organizations or within the economy? Review case studies, interact with entrepreneurs and create your own new-venture business plan.

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR: Learn about individual and group behaviour to help organizations run effectively, efficiently and ethically. Learn about factors like perception, values, personalities, motivation, politics and so much more that affects the satisfaction and success of your organization’s employees.

AFTER GRADUATION CAREERS Accountant Sales Manager Small Business Owner Program Coordinator Policy Specialist Financial Consultant GRADUATE PROGRAMS Business Administration Certified Public Accountant Government Relations Agriculture Foreign Policy

DID YOU KNOW? The Buller School of Business was founded in 2016 by Herb and Erna Buller, Manitoba business leaders, philanthropists and long time supporters of Providence.

“One of the most encouraging aspects of my Providence experience has been knowing all of my professors and all of my professors knowing me. If I stop by their offices, they seem to almost always be available to talk.”

CODY ERICKSON 9

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DEGREE OPTIONS

Education is an important facet of Christian ministry whether in the context of churches or parachurch outreach. The BTh with the Christian Education track provides students with resources to understand and implement strategies of pedagogy best suited to the differing needs of children, youth, and adult learners.

BTh 4 Year Major

FEATURED COURSES CULTURAL STUDIES AND CHRISTIANITY: Cultural activity does not occur in a vacuum but in a context shaped by such variables as economics and class, gender and sexuality, race, power, politics, and historical moment. This cultural studies course serves as an introduction to the discipline and some of its major thinkers.

MEDIA AND SOCIETY: An interpretive and critical examination of the media’s role in society, that gives particular attention to media dimensions, processes, institutions, and texts — their content, production, circulation, and consumption.

AFTER GRADUATION CAREERS Pastor Children’s Ministry Director Worship Leader GRADUATE PROGRAMS Education Counselling Business Biblical Studies Theology

DID YOU KNOW? Our mission is to train students to grow in knowledge and character for leadership and service.

We want to help you grow in all areas of life!

“In coming to Providence I have been able to grow spiritually and personally. I have made friends who have become more like family and grown in ways I never thought possible. I have learned where I stand spiritually.”

KATHRYN KLASSEN

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CHURCH MINISTRIES

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DEGREE OPTIONS

Interested in working in a church or other Christian ministry setting? Gain the skills needed to understand and relate sensitively to the needs of your congregation and local community. Get hands-on training to effectively communicate in your chosen ministry field.

BA 4 Year Double Major BA 3 Year Major Minor

FEATURED COURSES PASTORAL THEOLOGY: Discover the nature and function of pastoral ministry through theology and the Bible and then learn how these principles are carried out in the church and other Christian ministries.

HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY I: In this introductory survey, students will trace key developments in Christianity from the first to the 15th century; From the Early Church to the Renaissance.

AFTER GRADUATION CAREERS Pastor Church Administrator Worship Leader GRADUATE PROGRAMS Education Counselling Business Biblical Studies Theology

DID YOU KNOW? We have a long history of equipping students for ministry. We are turning 100 years old in the year 2025!

“The professors at Providence are one of my favourite things about studying here. The classes are small enough that you get to know them so well, and they often end up impacting your life as a friend and person as well as an academic authority.”

GINA TURNBULL 11

COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DEGREE OPTIONS

Get an edge as a critical consumer of media and one who can learn to create content that will make an impact. Explore and analyze cultural elements such as film, popular music and television. Engage with important communications theorists and semiologists as you develop your own media literacy.

BA 4 Year Advanced Major BA 4 Year Honours Major BA 4 Year Double Major BA 3 Year Major Minor

FEATURED COURSES MEDIA IN CRISIS - RADIO & PRINT: How have these two forms of media survived with the emergence of online platforms? Learn the history behind two crucial forms of media - Radio and Print - and gain insight on trends and the future for these two media types.

SPEAKING IN PUBLIC: Discover ways to speak smoothly, with passion and enthusiasm. Learn the concept of rhetorical criticism and enhance your public verbal communication skills.

AFTER GRADUATION CAREERS Journalist/Writer Graphic Designer News Anchor Videographer Editor Marketer Communications Specialist GRADUATE PROGRAMS Journalism Communications Graphic Design Media Studies

DID YOU KNOW? The Communications & Media program at Providence helps you decode media like TV and film to figure out what’s really happening in the world.

“In today’s media-centric culture, studying Communications & Media at Providence felt necessary. The program equipped me to engage critically with media in all forms— as producers, consumers and Christians.”

NIKLAAS SCHALM

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GENERAL BIOLOGY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DEGREE OPTIONS

The study of biology introduces students to the wonders and complexities of the natural and physical world. Students will learn and discuss topics and theories in lectures, then observe and experiment in the laboratory and in the field. This program is designed to equip students with scientific knowledge, methods, and critical thinking skills.

BSc 3 Year Major Science Minor

FEATURED COURSES HUMAN ANATOMY, HISTOLOGY, AND PHYSIOLOGY: This course incorporates discussions about how cells form tissues, how tissues form organs, and how these work to accomplish various functions. Students learn the mechanisms of the bodily systems: nervous, endocrine, musculoskeletal, integumentary, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, immune and reproductive.

IMMUNOLOGY: Explore cells and molecules involved in innate and adaptive immune responses.

AFTER GRADUATION CAREERS Nurse Pharmacist Teacher Medical Doctor Environmentalist Agricultural Researcher GRADUATE PROGRAMS Education Medical School Sciences Specializations Rehabilitation Sciences

DID YOU KNOW? Dr. Rebecca Dielschneider, Assistant Professor of Biology, is currently doing research in the immune system, exploring its ability to fight infection and detect cancer.

“I have gotten to apply all the class lectures into actual tests and experiments and the small class allows for experiments that we check up on everyday outside of lab hours.”

DANELLA ALVARO 13

HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DEGREE OPTIONS

This program will provide you with a foundation in the health sciences. You will take foundational courses in biology, chemistry, anatomy/physiology, microbiology, sociology, genetics, biochemistry and psychology. Taking courses in different health-related disciplines will help you find your passion, and then be able to pursue further studies to specialize in the discipline of your choice.

BSc 4 Year Major Science Minor

FEATURED COURSES GENETICS: What makes up the human genome and how are traits transferred from one to another? Learn about DNA replication and repair along with inheritance and sex-linked traits.

CELL BIOLOGY: This course explores the dynamics of the plasma membrane, establishment of the cytoskeleton, components of the extracellular matrix, mechanisms of cell death and biology of the intracellular organelles.

AFTER GRADUATION CAREERS Biologist Nurse Pharmacist Laboratory Assistant Medical Doctor GRADUATE PROGRAMS Education Medical School Kinesiology Recreation Management Rehabilitation Sciences

DID YOU KNOW? We launched the Health Science Program in 2019!

Students will explore different disciplines related to health sciences and find a meaningful career.

“Studying at Providence has taught me to seek truth with an open mind. I have been blessed to study science in a faith-based institute where my professors are open about their beliefs and help others seek truth.”

CHARISMA GINTER

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HUMANITIES PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DEGREE OPTIONS

Analyze human behaviours, beliefs and ideas that have shaped our society.

Develop critical understanding of human nature, knowledge, values, societies, struggles and achievements.

Concentrations include English literature and history.

BA 4 Year Advanced Major BA 4 Year Honours Major BA 4 Year Double Major BA 3 Year Major Minor (in one of the concentrations)

FEATURED COURSES MAJOR ENGLISH WRITERS I: An introductory course to selected writers of the major genres of English poetry, prose, and drama from the Middle Ages to the 18th Century. Students will be introduced to the discipline of literary and textual criticism. They will develop stronger writing and research skills.

WESTERN CIVILIZATION II: This introductory survey to Western history will examine selected issues, peoples, and events from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century. Students will be introduced to several approaches historians have taken to understand the past.

AFTER GRADUATION CAREERS Teacher Researcher Writer Historian GRADUATE PROGRAMS Education Philosophy History English Literature Music Education

DID YOU KNOW? This program fulfills the requirements for entrance into the Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg and Brandon University.

“I had a really rough first semester.

My professor encouraged me to keep going and met with me oneon-one. She really took the time to see that I was okay as a person…the heart that she has for her students outside of class is amazing.”

KATELYN CORBIN 15

INTERCULTURAL STUDIES PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DEGREE OPTIONS

Imagine yourself in a cross-cultural setting, seeking to understand trends like nationalism, revolution, secularism and urbanization. Critique international development while understanding and embracing other cultures.

BA 4 Year Double Major BA 3 Year Major Minor

FEATURED COURSES LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: This course will explore sociological and anthropological theories, supplemented by philosophical and psychological perspectives, and use them to examine the intersection of language and culture, such as interpersonal communication, gender, media, religion, race, and politics.

WORLD RELIGIONS: An introductory survey of the history and distinctives of major religions, with special attention to the challenges of pluralism.

AFTER GRADUATION CAREERS Social Worker Global Missions Agent Foreign Affairs Worker Missionary International Business Owner GRADUATE PROGRAMS Anthropology International Relations Business Foreign Service International Studies

DID YOU KNOW? We have over 10,000 alumni serving in Canada and around the world, like Yohannes & Cara who have used their Business and TESOL degrees to teach English in Africa.

“Providence has continued to broaden my perspective. I have learned more about how and when to speak up – both with professors and in residence. I have also developed a better awareness of God working in different ways around the world.”

MORGAN KROGSTAD

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INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DEGREE OPTIONS

Study multiple disciples and begin to understand people in terms of the psychological, social, and cultural conditions in which they live, while also learning from historical and philosophical perspectives.

Concentrations include Humanities and Social Sciences.

BA 4 Year Advanced Major BA 4 Year Honours Major BA 4 Year Double Major BA 3 Year Major

FEATURED COURSES INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY: An introductory investigation of the main areas of philosophy: logic, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. This course will provide an understanding of philosophy’s perennial questions and, when possible, some initial reasonable answers.

SOCIAL SCIENCE AND CHRISTIANITY: An exploration of the bases, problems, possibilities, and models of integrating selected social sciences and faith, designed to identify common ground between the two worldviews, and to develop a personal philosophy of how they might be mutually enhancing.

AFTER GRADUATION CAREERS Teacher Researcher Writer Historian GRADUATE PROGRAMS Education Science Counselling Social Justice

DID YOU KNOW? This program fulfills the requirements for entrance into the Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg and Brandon University.

“The residence is a safe place for laughter and tears to nurture and grow. I myself have taken part in and observed countless discussions on deep topics, all while ensconced in the comfort of the couches in the dorm lounge.”

JACOB TAMLIN 17

NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DEGREE OPTIONS

This major is designed to provide students with basic academic and practical preparation for intercultural service and for further training in intercultural or international studies. One of the primary goals of the Buller School of Business is to equip students with entry-level knowledge, skills needed for effective service in administration and leadership functions in business and not-for-profit organizations.

BA 4 Year Double Major BA 3 Year Major Minor

FEATURED COURSES MANAGEMENT IN NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: This course includes topics such as governance, leadership-team development, fundraising and strategic planning in non-profits.

It will explore the “how tos” of managing relationships between a non-profit organization, its communities, stakeholders, and mission.

GLOBAL ISSUES: This course is an examination of the nature and processes of contemporary social problems and change at both the societal and global levels. Special attention will be given to issues of economic, political, and cultural globalization and their effect on selected social problems such as technology, environment, war, crime, addictions, poverty and human trafficking.

AFTER GRADUATION CAREERS International Support Worker Field Researcher Business Owner Missionary Area Manager GRADUATE PROGRAMS Government Relations Foreign Policy Business Administration Agriculture

DID YOU KNOW? Our graduates are making a difference at Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), Abundance Canada, Evangelical Mennonite Conference, immigration & settlement centers.

“Providence has afforded me a place to explore God’s plan for me, develop business ideas, and take chances in my learning. My professors have stretched me and given me lots to think about.”

NATASHA LOGE

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PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DEGREE OPTIONS

Why do people think, feel, perceive and behave the way they do? Explore answers to these questions by studying behaviour and the human mind. Topics range from the basic nervous system to principles of perception, helping you gain an understanding of both social and clinical psychology.

BA 4 Year Double Major BA 3 Year Major Minor

FEATURED COURSES THEORIES OF PERSONALITY: Wonder why our human responses to situations in life are different from person to person? Learn about what really makes up the human personality and why each individual develops and adapts to life in different ways.

FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY: Examine the interaction between psychology and the legal system. Learn more about the Canadian legal system by paying close attention to both experimental research and clinical aspects in the field.

AFTER GRADUATION CAREERS Counsellor Teacher Advocate Children’s Minister GRADUATE PROGRAMS Education Counselling Counselling Psychology Medical School Science

DID YOU KNOW? The current areas of research for Ibiyemi Arowolo, our Assistant Professor of Psychology, are clinical psychology, acquired brain injury and mood disorders.

“Prov changed me. It’s been one of the most difficult experiences but also one of the best experiences. I came here to learn, deepen my knowledge and find answers, but this was not easy. I was challenged, I was pushed, but was also shaped by the community here.”

RANDY BECHARD 19

SOCIAL SCIENCES PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DEGREE OPTIONS

Acquire the knowledge to understand people, culture and society in terms of the human condition in which they live and the human experience of life. Learn ways to articulate how individuals, groups and societies materialize, behave and alter all the time through the study of the social sciences. Concentrations include Psychology and Sociology.

BA 4 Year Advanced Major BA 4 Year Internship Major BA 4 Year Honours Major BA 4 Year Double Major BA 3 Year Major Minor (in one of the concentrations)

FEATURED COURSES INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY II - HUMAN BEHAVIOUR: A continuation of Intro to Psychology I. Topics include gender and sexuality, motivation, emotion, health, personality, social psychology, abnormal psychology, and therapy.

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY I - PEOPLE IN CULTURE: This introductory course focuses on topics such as the nature of sociology in general, the relations of individuals to society, and the systematic differences between people.

AFTER GRADUATION CAREERS Humanitarian Worker Teacher Non-Government Organization Agent Social Justice Worker GRADUATE PROGRAMS Human Development Education Social Justice Foreign Service

DID YOU KNOW? Dr. Dennis Hiebert is the longest-serving faculty member at Providence. As Professor of Sociology, he is interested in the formative power of culture and the conversation between sociology and Christianity.

“Providence has impacted me in different ways. It has really opened my eyes to see what is going on around me and to view society and individuals from a completely new perspective.”

DAPHNE KEHLER

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SOCIOLOGY

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DEGREE OPTIONS

Develop your commitment to the common good and well-being of human life. Appreciate the Christian perspective that every person has intrinsic worth.

Examine age, class, ethnicity, family, education, work and social change while investigating how various groups are put together, what their purposes are and how they work.

BA 4 Year Double Major BA 3 Year Major Minor

FEATURED COURSES MARRIAGE AND FAMILY: Examine the current status of social institutions like marriage and family through a historical and cultural context. Learn more about Canadian marriages & families, specifically, and their dynamics, interactions and functions.

CONSUMER CULTURE AND SIMPLER LIVING: Learn firstly about the ethos ‘conspicuous consumption’. Then examine the theory and practice of voluntary simplicity and the idea of ‘living well’. Learn more about creating a sustainable environment and social justice.

AFTER GRADUATION CAREERS Counsellor Teacher Non-Government Organization Agent Victim Advocate Social Worker GRADUATE PROGRAMS Education Human Development Family Studies Social Justice

DID YOU KNOW? Sociology is one of the more popular areas of study. You learn about interpersonal human relationships and interactions between political world powers.

“I promise you that if you let it, your experience at Providence will allow you to look to your past and see a stranger. You will realize just how far you’ve come, just how far you’ve grown, and how much God has been working in your life.”

HOLLY AMMERMAN 21

TESOL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DEGREE OPTIONS

Meet the growing need around the world for well-trained English teachers.

Gain practical training while building on an academic foundation in languagelearning theory and teaching methods.

Acquire additional education through a Master’s program that focuses on linguistic theory and pedagogy.

MEd in TESOL (36 credit hrs) MA in TESOL (36 credit hrs) Graduate Certificate BA 4 Year Double Major BA 3 Year Major AA 2 year Education Undergraduate Certificate Minor

FEATURED COURSES SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION: Learn various ESL teaching methods and techniques.

Discover the nature of language, culture and second language acquisition.

LANGUAGE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: Learn how to build out your own English language curriculum by discovering the systems, practices and rationale needed to create an effective language program.

AFTER GRADUATION CAREERS English Language Teacher Adult Language Learning Teacher Immigrant Services Teacher Missionary Teacher GRADUATE PROGRAMS TESOL Literacy & Language Education

DID YOU KNOW? TESOL certificate courses are offered during the academic year and through a Summer TESOL intensive.

“Providence has taught me to think deeply, explore differing perspectives, and hold on to what is true. It has opened my eyes to how others think about various issues, thereby equipping me to love others better.”

BRENDYN DYCK 22

YOUR EDUCATION IS WORTH THE INVESTMENT. “We see this as being an investment, not just a gift. Just like other investments, we trust that Providence will use this money to impact student’s lives, just as it has for three generations of our family.” >> PARENT OF PROVIDENCE GRADUATE and former Alum of Providence

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