What is NLC College?

NLC College knows students can lose focus on developing the call God placed on their life. We’ve designed higher education in a way that equips students to understand their purpose and explore their calling. Our goal is for students to be confident in their faith, serve others, and change the world for Jesus.

DEGREE OPTIONS

Through NLC College, students can earn Associates, Bachelors, and Masters Degrees from Southeastern University in a dynamic, hands-on Christian environment!

UNDERGRADUATE

Associate of Arts in General Education

Associate of Ministerial Leadership

BS in Ministerial Leadership

• Biblical Studies

• Christian Ministry

• Pastoral Care & Counseling

• Worship Ministries

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

BS in Digital Media & Design

BS in Communication & Mass Media

BS in Global Education

BS in Human Services

BS in Organizational Leadership

BS in Global Education

BS in Psychology

Community

Life-giving relatioNships

At New Life Church College, we believe the combination of a Christ-centered education and hands-on ministry experience gives students the opportunity to answer the Lord’s calling on their hearts. We want to enrich the student culture at NLCC in order to provide a community that is both relevant and in step with God’s Word. Each semester our students serve, explore, invest and lead!

Practicum

So many experiences — from volunteering to the job you have as you work your way through college — teach you skills that you can apply in multiple contexts. That’s why Practicum Credit, which is experience that includes learning and skill-building, is such an exciting option for students.

By leveraging the value you gain from these types of activities, and providing the appropriate documentation/supervisor review, you will earn credit toward your degree and learn how to apply what you learn to your calling.

Practicum Types

All that is needed for practicum experience to take place is a supervisor, a student, and for learning to be happening. General practicum options may include, but are not limited to:

• Being a student leader

• Working in a paid position

• Volunteering at a local organization

• Serving at your local church

Earning Practicum Credit

The student will be required to log in to the practicum course on MyFire to reflect on what they are learning throughout this experience.

Students must complete a minimum number of documented contact hours (supervised work hours) in a 16-week semester. 

• 1 credit hour = 40 contact hours

• 2 credit hours = 80 contact hours

• 3 credit hours = 120 contact hours

• 4 credit hours = 160 contact hours

General and Major-Specific Practicum

Required, major-specific internships and practicum courses which are built into degree requirements (e.g. PMIN 2303 for site-based students or internships completed by education majors) are not considered general practicum.

However, students can choose to add a general practicum to their degree journey with other experiences, such as volunteering. If you are unsure if your major has a specific practicum requirement, please connect with your academic advisor.

Examples of Practicum Credit

Youth Group Volunteer
Under the supervision of the youth pastor, a student volunteers at a church’s youth group for 2 hours on Wednesday evenings and 1 hour on Sunday mornings, for a total of 3 hours per week. This experience is documented and reflected on, and signed off on by the youth pastor. The student earns 1 practicum credit hour for the semester.

Student Leader
Under the supervision of their Resident Director, a student leader serves as a Resident Assistant and documents the work hours they complete each week, for at least 7.5 hours a week. The Resident Director confirms the work hours and signs off on the learning that has taken place. The student earns 3 practicum credit hours for the semester.