Center for Adult Programs

Course Offerings

Business Administration - Elementary or Early Childhood Education
Leadership & Cultural Studies - RN to BSN Program for Career Nurses

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA)

The purpose of the Bachelor of Business Administration degree/major is to provide an opportunity for full-time employees to complete a degree in business administration without interrupting their current career path. A minor is not required, and a foreign language is not required.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Specific admission requirements for the BBA program include the following:

1. Meet or exceed all University of Mobile admission requirements.
2. Make application for the BBA program after completing 51 hours of Basic Course (General Education) curriculum courses. (Application forms are available in the office of the Center for Adult Programs.)
3. Have completed 60 semester hours of coursework with an overall GPA of 2.50 or better or have fulfilled the University’s Basic Course (General Education) curriculum requirements with a residential GPA of 2.50 or better.
4. Have completed a minimum of two years of full-time relevant work experience.
5. Have attained the age of 25 or older.
6. Have access to a computer and internet.
7. Have a valid e-mail account.
8. Commitment to class attendance and ability to devote a minimum of twelve to fifteen hours per week to coursework preparation.

ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA). The School of Business adheres to the attendance policy of the Center for Adult Programs for students seeking the Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Please see the appropriate section of the catalog.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Students seeking the Bachelor of Business Administration must complete the Basic Course (General Education) requirements of the University of Mobile (or have a “C” or better in transfer credits satisfying this set of core courses) as follows:

GENERAL ELECTIVES - 26 HRS

The following Bachelor of Business Administration courses must be completed with a “C” or better:

Total hours required for graduation = 128 HOURS

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION*
(sample course sequence)

YEAR ONE

YEAR TWO

*Students should register for ZSV 007 Church/Community Service (including Christian worldview paper) in the academic period (semester) before the academic period (semester) of anticipated graduation. (Prerequisite: Senior Standing)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD OR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

PROSPECTIVE EDUCATORS PROGRAM. Adults enrolled in this program can complete a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary and/or early childhood education by attending evening and Saturday classes. Requirements for “conditional admission” to Prospective Educators Program include the following: 1) application for conditional admission to the Teacher Education Program; 2) 48 hours of general studies completed toward basic core
requirements; 3) 2.75 GPA for all courses counted toward the major. Admission to the Teacher Education Program (“unconditional admission”) is required after completion of two academic periods (semesters) of teacher education classes (see below).

ADMISSION TO THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM. Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required and must be approved by the Teacher Education Council. Requirements for admission are:

1. completion of 60 semester hours (48 hours of core curriculum coursework);
2. a minimum 2.75 GPA overall, in professional
   studies, and in teaching field;
3. a current photograph;
4. an essay successfully completed prior to the
   interview;
5. an interview successfully completed;
6. recommendations from the adviser and a School of
   Education faculty member; and
7. passing the Alabama Prospective Teacher Test or the Basic Skills Test.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROSPECTIVE EDUCATORS PROGRAM

Requirements for conditional admission to the first two academic periods (semesters) of teacher education classes:

1. Application for conditional admission to the Teacher Education Program.
2. 48 hours of general studies completed toward the basic core requirements.
3. 2.75 GPA for all courses counted toward the Elementary Education major.

NOTE: Unconditional admission to the program is required prior to continuing after completion of two academic periods (semesters). Please note the following:

• Upon admission to the Teacher Education Program, students are required to complete the current State Department of Education-approved programs, which meet federal “NCLB” standards.
• The appropriate Praxis II content exam, as well as the Alabama Prospective Teacher Test, must be successfully completed as a pre-condition for certification in the State of Alabama.
• Official admission into the Teacher Education Program is required prior to enrollment in restricted professional teacher education courses. Students who are admitted to the Teacher Education Program will be subject to ongoing evaluation.

ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR THE PROSPECTIVE EDUCATORS PROGRAM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD OR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION. The School of Education adheres to the attendance policy of the Center for Adult Programs for students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Early Childhood and Elementary. Please see
the appropriate section of the catalog.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Students seeking the bachelor of science in early childhood and elementary education must complete the Basic Course (General Education) requirements of the University of Mobile (or have a “C” or better in transfer credits satisfying this set of core courses) as follows:

The following Teacher Education courses must be completed with a “C” or better:

Total hours required for graduation = 130-133

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES FOR
PROSPECTIVE EDUCATORS PROGRAM

YEAR TWO

YEAR THREE

STUDENT TEACHING. Prerequisites to student teaching and seminar include:

1. admission into teacher education;
2. a minimum 2.75 GPA overall, in professional studies, and in teaching field;
3. a completed application;
4. an autobiographical sketch;
5. approval by the Teacher Education Council;
6. satisfactory completion of 80 percent of the credit hours in the teaching field(s);
7. satisfactory completion of a minimum of 150 hours of approved field experience;
8. passing score on the Alabama Prospective Teacher Test;
9. passing score on the appropriate Praxis II content exam; and
10. successful completion of the professional teacher education courses.

During the student teaching academic period (semester), a student may take only one additional course unless the dean of the School of Education grants written approval to take other courses.

Upon completion of student teaching, students' fingerprints must be submitted with the application for a teaching certificate. The Alabama State Department of Education and the School of Education require that the applicant submit two sets of fingerprints with all new applications for a certificate. The fingerprints will be checked by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. If one has ever been “arrested for, convicted of, or entered a plea of no contest to a felony or misdemeanor other than a minor
traffic violation,” the record will be reviewed by the State Superintendent of the Department of Education prior to issuance of a teaching certificate.

EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. Students in teacher education are encouraged to become active members of the University of Mobile Chapter of the Student Leaders Association of Teacher Educators (SLATE). This organization will help students in developing professional competency.

Upsilon Chi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi is a professional education honor society. Kappa Delta Pi recognizes outstanding students preparing to enter the teaching profession and those actively engaged in the teaching profession.

The University of Mobile Reading Council is open to all education students with a particular interest in promoting the dispersion of reading materials and generating a wider knowledge of techniques in teaching reading.

DEGREE PLAN FOR THE TEACHER EDUCATION STUDENTS. Students pursuing a degree from the University of Mobile in an approved area for teacher education must meet all requirements for the degree as well as for certification.

Requirements for the degree and certification will be reflected in a degree plan requested by the student in the registrar's office at the beginning of his or her junior year. Students must have an approved degree plan prior to student teaching.

TEACHER EDUCATION COUNCIL. It will be the responsibility of the Teacher Education Council to admit students to teacher education, to recommend programs of teacher education at the University of Mobile, to give guidance and support, and to promote and evaluate all aspects of the teacher education program.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LEADERSHIP AND CULTURAL STUDIES

The Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Cultural Studies develops proficiency in communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal relations. The emphasis in communication includes composition, the arts, logic, and counseling. Critical thinking involves studies in philosophy, world politics, and religion, as well as ethics, and psychology. Interpersonal preparation adds consideration of world conflict and its resolution, and investigations into traditions of leadership.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LEADERSHIP AND CULTURAL STUDIES

1. Meet or exceed all University of Mobile admission requirements as provided in this catalog.
2. Make application for the LCS program after completing 50 hours of core curriculum courses.
3. Have attained the age of 25 or older.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LEADERSHIP AND CULTURAL STUDIES. The College of Arts and Sciences adheres to the attendance policy of the Center for Adult Programs for students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Leadership and Cultural Studies. Please see the appropriate section of the catalog.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

TOTAL HOURS = 128

BS IN LEADERSHIP AND CULTURAL STUDIES*
(sample course sequence)

YEAR ONE

YEAR TWO

*Students should register for ZSV 007 Church/Community Service in the academic period (semester) before the academic period (semester) of anticipated graduation. (Prerequisite: Senior standing)

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN LEADERSHIP AND CULTURAL STUDIES. The minor in Leadership and Cultural Studies consists of eighteen semester hours of coursework named in the BS in Leadership and Cultural Studies (Sample Course Sequence) above. At least six hours must be upper level coursework.

RN TO BSN PROGRAM FOR CAREER NURSES

Registered nurses who are actively practicing nursing, who have completed a basic nursing program within the past three years, or who have practiced nursing for three of the last five years, may enroll in the career program. Students in the RN to BSN Career program must complete 58 hours of nursing courses including NU 400 (WI), NU 410, NU 417 (WI), NU 418 (CL, OC, WI), NU 419 (WI), NU 420 (WI), NU 422, NU 430 (WI) and NU 440. Nursing courses may be completed in 3 academic periods (semesters) by following the suggested sequence below. A minor is not required. Students must complete one non-credit service component and Christian worldview paper required for graduation (ZSV 007). Registered nurses may validate 30 semester hours of nursing credit by completing NU 400 with a C or better. Students must also complete non-nursing courses as listed below.

ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR THE RN TO BSN PROGRAM FOR CAREER NURSES. The School of Nursing adheres to the attendance policy of the Center for Adult Programs for students seeking the RN to BSN Program for Career Nurses. Please see the appropriate section of the catalog.

REQUIRED NON-NURSING COURSES

*A non-credit service component and Christian worldview paper are required for graduation (ZSV 007).

**If statistics is taken in another school at the University of Mobile, e.g. Education or Social and Behavioral Sciences, the natural science requirement will be reduced to fifteen semester hours. However, all students must complete a total of 128 semester hours.

NURSING COURSES

SUGGESTED NURSING COURSE SEQUENCE

Total General Academic Credit (70 semester hours); Total Nursing Credit
(58 semester hours)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS—128

The non-nursing courses may be taken through the Center for Adult programs. A plan for completing these courses will be individualized for each student based on courses and hours needed.

CREDIT FOR ADVANCED STANDING IN THE RN TO B.S.N. CAREER PROGRAM. The policy of the University is to allow advanced standing for selected students. Consistent with this policy, the student who wishes to earn advanced standing in nursing must be enrolled as a full-time, part-time, or special student at the University of Mobile. All students must take a minimum of thirty-five hours at the University of Mobile to be eligible for the baccalaureate degree.