Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts degree program provides adults with an excellent foundation in the liberal arts while preparing them for continued studies. This degree emphasizes the importance of ideas through history, and those personal values that lead to personal, spiritual and professional success. Courses in literature history, biblical studies, personal financial planning and life management skills are included in this 62 credit degree program, spanning 18-25 months.
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science
The Bachelor of Arts in Social Services major is designed to provide a foundation of knowledge in the field of social services and to prepare students for future study in this and related fields. Through the study of human behavior and mental processes, students develop foundational understanding leading to professional competence and careers within social service organizations. An important goal in all social service courses is to help students appropriately interrelate their values with the needs of individuals seeking the support of social service organizations. A practicum is included within this 49 credit major.
Bachelor of Business Administration
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree offers the theoretical and practical blend needed in today's business world and is designed for adults seeking a general business degree. The program provides a strong foundation in the basic areas of business: management, economics, marketing, accounting, finance, and business administration. Within this 49-credit business major, the courses provide a framework that adults need to succeed in increasingly responsible leadership roles. Emphasis is on the development of one's exposure to human problems and personal values through a well-planned and sequenced curriculum which integrates increasingly advanced cognitive skills, awareness of self and others, biblical values, and social and interpersonal skills as well as foundational business principles.
Bachelor of Health Adminstration
The Bachelor of Health Administration is designed to integrate a foundation of general business education with health administration theory and practice that prepares the graduate for management positions in health administration. The Bachelor of Science in Management forms the foundation for this degree, with additional study in specific health administration courses. Within this 49 credit major, course work includes broad knowledge of the healthcare industry, effective communication strategies within the organization, with staff, patients, and the public, critical thinking skills to analyze and solve complex problems, leadership development and ethical principles to guide the decision making process through application of personal and organizational values.
Bachelor of Science in Management
The Bachelor of Science in Management program is ideal for adults wanting to focus upon management and organizational leadership in business. The curriculum emphasizes the roles of leaders in organizations and includes courses in communications, decision-making, business law, human resources, marketing, entrepreneurship, and international management. Emphasis within this 52 credit major is placed on organizational development and the management of human resources including how to secure, train, retain, and lead the most competent workforce available.
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration degree program is a 42 semester credit hour graduate program designed to enhance the professional skills of business managers and executives. Designed to develop the individual's ability to comprehend internal and external social, legal, political, and economic forces as they affect the decision-making process within the organization, the program has been structured to serve both holders of baccalaureate degrees in business administration as well as other disciplines. Tailored for persons functioning at the upper-mid management and top management positions, the curriculum emphasizes strategic management concepts and principles, makes greater use of research findings, and uses complex computer skills. Complex computer simulations put the student in real life business situations enhancing experience and decision-making skills. The MBA core takes approximately 22 months to complete.
Master of Science in Management
The Master of Science in Management degree program is a 35 semester credit hour graduate program designed to enhance the professional skills of business managers and executives. The program is designed for adult professionals who seek to develop and increase their organizational leadership roles in business, education, church, and other areas of their professional lives. Designed to build organizational leaders, the program has been structured to serve both holders of baccalaureate degrees in business as well as other disciplines. The curriculum focuses on developing the individual's understanding, insight and skills in organizational development and dynamics as they affect the decision-making process within the organization The MSM core takes approximately 17 months to complete.
Periodic Project Teams
Belhaven College's ASPIRE degree programs focus on two critical learning objectives. The first of these is shared participant responsibility for self-directed learning and small group dynamics. Professional and personal growth require that individuals develop the skills necessary to manage their own learning. Throughout all of the ASPIRE courses, students are expected to seek answers to their questions and identify and develop resources for their concerns.
The second objective is to develop the interpersonal skills necessary for effective participation in groups. Project teams are an integrated part of the ASPIRE educational model. Each study group is comprised of three to five students, and is required to meet weekly outside of class for four hours (longer, if needed). Project teams function as mutual support mechanisms through which students can learn more efficient problem-solving skills from the professional expertise of peers. At Belhaven College, students and faculty members are acknowledged as major learning resources. The concept of shared learning responsibility is an essential element in the ASPIRE educational philosophy.
Students will participate in the selection and development of their groups. Most likely, convenience factors such as where they live, work, and availability to meet will influence their development. Project teams will work together on specific tasks as assigned and share in the development of the successful completion of such tasks, projects, and learning outcomes. Group grades will be awarded for oral and written projects completed within the project teams. It is, therefore, essential for study group members to make a commitment to work together to meet course objectives and complete study group assignments as instructed.
The skills one learns in project teams -- such as how to combine and share talents, experience, and learning resources -- are held in high regard by corporations and organizations. Workers who function successfully in collaborative, team-oriented work environments are often more productive and creative. These are qualities that employers seek in a highly competitive market. project teams, combined with the collaborative learning environment of the ASPIRE program, can provide students with the competitive edge needed to achieve their educational, personal, and professional goals
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