JPCatholic and Christendom College Partner on Dual-Credit Pathway for M.Ed.

John Paul the Great Catholic University (JPCatholic) has entered into a new academic partnership with Christendom College’s Center for Educational Philosophy and Leadership (CEPL). Through this Memorandum of Understanding, JPCatholic undergraduates will have the opportunity to take graduate-level coursework that counts toward both their undergraduate degree and Christendom’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) program.

The agreement allows JPCatholic students to complete up to nine graduate credits by enrolling in three dual-credit courses:

• Philosophy of Education
• Introduction to the Liberal Arts
• Theology of Leadership

Students who earn a grade of “B” or higher in these courses will not only receive credit toward their bachelor’s degree, but can also have those credits transferred into Christendom’s M.Ed. program. Additionally, they will benefit from an expedited admissions process.

“This partnership provides a unique pathway for our students to begin graduate-level work during their undergraduate studies and to continue their formation in the philosophy and practice of Catholic education,” said JPCatholic President Derry Connolly.

Students who pursue this pathway will enter Christendom’s M.Ed. program with up to nine credits already completed, significantly advancing their progress in the 30-credit program. The graduate-level syllabi and academic standards for the dual-credit courses will be developed collaboratively by faculty from both institutions to ensure alignment and rigor.

This agreement will remain in place for an initial term of three years, with the possibility for renewal.

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About JPCatholic:
John Paul the Great Catholic University is “the Catholic University for Creative Arts and Business Innovation,” focusing on combining hands-on programs such as film, animation, design, music, acting, and business entrepreneurship with a Catholic liberal arts education in theology, philosophy, and humanities. Launched in 2006 in the Scripps Ranch community of San Diego, JPCatholic relocated to a permanent campus in downtown Escondido in 2013 and has been accredited with WSCUC since 2015. JPCatholic operates on a year-round quarter system, with students earning a bachelor's degree in just three years.

About Christendom College:
Christendom College is a Catholic liberal arts institution dedicated to the formation of students in the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness. Through its rigorous core curriculum and vibrant Catholic culture, Christendom prepares graduates for leadership in the Church and society. Its Center for Educational Philosophy and Leadership (CEPL) provides advanced formation for educators through its Master of Education (M.Ed.) program, equipping them to serve with excellence and fidelity to the Catholic intellectual tradition and the Magisterium.