Lindewood University was founded in 1827 in the heart of St. Charles, Missouri. Since then Lindenwood has grown into a dynamic four-year liberal arts institution dedicated to excellence in higher education. With over 200 degree programs, including LCIE, and more than 16,000 students we offer value-centered programs that lead to the development of the whole person.
We have a strong facility, staff, and administration that is dedicated to helping you succeed. They are committed to an integrative liberal arts curriculum that focuses on the talents, interests, and future of the students. Due to our hard work and dedication Lindenwood has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of College and Schools.
Our Mission
Lindenwood University is dedicated to offering value-centered programs that leading to the development of the whole person educated, responsible citizen of a global community. We are an independent, public-serving, liberal arts university that has a historical background with the Presbyterian Church that is firmly rooted in Judeo-Christian values. Our values include order, purposeful universe, the dignity of work, worth and integrity, the obligations and privileges of citizenship, and the primacy of truth.
Get Your Degree – Keep Your Life.
The Lindenwood University LCIE Program is designed for working adults who want to complete their degrees in an accelerated environment and balance their academics with family, work and personal time. This program allows you to earn a respected Lindenwood degree in as little as 18 months, so you can advance in your current career or begin a new one.
The LCIE program can be completed quickly, because it features a quarterly format. Students meet with their classes and instructors for four hours, once per week, typically in the evening, at one of 11 convenient locations throughout the St. Louis area. Assignments are then completed on your own time.
To learn more about our LCIE accelerated degree program, call 636-949-4933 or visit http://www.lindenwood.edu/lead/ today.
Why Lindewood's College Accelerated Degree Program?
The Lindenwood College for Individualized Education (LCIE) Accelerated Degree Program offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs with challenging course work to earn your degree in as little as 18 months. This is possible due to our quarterly program where students meet once a week for four hours with their class and instructor, and then complete additional assignments on their own time. Classes are held at one of 13 convenient locations throughout the St. Louis area, including our St. Charles, MO and Belleville, IL campuses. We also provide student services to help guide your throughout the degree process.
A Quality University Education
With Lindenwood you are getting an education with a school that is recognized for its high-quality academic excellence. We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Along with our accreditation, we have instructors that have real world experience. Each one of our professors has worked in a corporate, educational, or organizational environment which will provide you with valuable contacts that can help in your career.
Affordable Bachelor's Degrees and Master's Degree Programs
Our fast-tracked programs are designed for adults who have previous work experience. They are designed to help you reach the next level in your career or help you find a new career. Our programs include degrees in information technology, criminal justice, gerontology, business, writing, communications, healthcare management, and human resources management. Many of these degrees can be complete in as little as 18 months to help you move on with your life.
Accelerated Degrees Designed for Working Adults
Since most adults work during the day, Lindenwood offers evening classes once a week for four hours. To help you learn at a faster pace and fully comprehend the lessons the classes are small with no more than 12 students so you get a personalized, interactive learning experience. While in the classroom students will participate in classroom discussions, write oral presentations, be a part of group projects, and be assessed through traditional testing. Out of class assignments will be given for you to complete at your own pace.
An Inviting Classroom Environment
Lindenwood University wants you to complete your degree so we offer many different student services to help you advance in your classes. It starts with your instructors who are chose for their teaching skills and commitment to their career. Since classes have no more than 12 students the instructors work to spend time with you to make sure you understand the content of the course. They have real-world experience and connections to help students find positions in the work force.
If you are struggling with one of your classes and need more help online and on-campus tutoring are available at no extra cost. You will also have an advisor to help you through the course of earning your degree from the beginning to graduation. They can help you with any questions you have as well as assistance with financial aid offerings such as loans and grants. Your advisor can transfer credits you may already have from a previous college or university and advise you on what courses you should be taking to keep on track with your degree.
