100 College Drive
Paragould, Arkansas 72450

Crowley's Ridge College is a two-year college with a strong Christian foundation and a reputation for providing an excellent liberal arts education. Crowley's was founded in 1964, due to the anticipated demand for institutions of higher education by "Baby Boomers." This beautiful, picturesque campus is located on 150 acres of rolling hills.

Crowley's Ridge College offers Associate Degrees in general studies and biblical studies. The general studies program is ideal for the student who is undecided on a specific course of study as well as those who have a particular concentration in mind. Specialized courses within this program are available through the consulting of an academic advisor. The program is a total of 64 hours of study in four divisions plus elective courses. Concentrations in the general studies degree include Bible, business, mathematics, physical education, or social science.

The biblical studies program provides training for Christian service roles, such as preaching, teaching, and evangelizing. The program requires a total of 65 hours with 35 hours in Bible and biblical languages with the remaining hours covering general education courses.

Quick Facts

Bible majors are required to attend workshop events. Workshops include Freed-Hardeman Workshop, World Mission Workshop, Restoration Tour, and Bible Majors Retreat.

To promote development of service in students, Crowley's Ridge College incorporates service learning into the curriculum through service internships. Service internships can be earned from the college's five academics divisions: Bible and Biblical Languages, Social Sciences and Human Behaviors, Natural Science, Math and Health, and humanities and Fine Art.

The college has numerous faculty and staff with years of experience in their respective fields.

Crowley's Learning Center gives students access to more than 15,000 volumes, including current periodicals. The computer learning center has references on CD and Internet access. Students also have resources from the Arkansas State University and Greene County Library.

The Gay Carter Activities Center and playing fields host recreational activities, physical education classes, and intercollegiate and intramural sports. Centrally located on the campus is a lake regularly stocked with fish and an amphitheater overlooking the lake, where weekly devotionals are held.

Students can reside on campus at the Wilson or Winters residence halls.

Crowley's students can participate in clubs and organizations, such as Justified, Choralaires, Ambassadors, Sigma Chi Eta, and Student Government Association.

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