Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership

Description

The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership degree is a postsecondary professional degree designed to equip students for effective leadership in churches, organizations, and businesses. This program requires a high school diploma or equivalency certificate, an ACT or SAT score, and the completion of 120 semester hours of academic credit for graduation.

Completion Requirements

To qualify for graduation from Mid-America College, each student seeking the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership degree must satisfy the general requirements for graduation as set forth in this catalog.

General Education Requirements

Students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership are required to complete a minimum of 33 semester hours of general education courses that includes courses in each of the following three areas: the humanities or fine arts, the social or behavioral sciences, and the natural sciences or mathematics. General education courses may be transferred from another postsecondary institution, or they may be completed within the required course structure of the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership degree.

Humanities or Fine Arts
EN 4900Introduction to Research and Writing3
EN 4914Introduction to Literature (Pure Humanities)3
WH 4961World History 13
WH 4962World History 23
MU 4701Music Appreciation3
Social or Behavioral Sciences
CM 4484Introduction to Christian Ministries3
PH 3901Introduction to Philosophy3
PM 4270Leadership Development3
Natural Sciences or Mathematics
SC 4981Introduction to Biology3
CS 4950Introduction to Computing3
MA 4971Applied Mathematics3
Total Hours33

General Education Goals

The goals of the general education core are to help the student acquire broad-based knowledge in the areas of:

  1. Humanities or Fine Arts: To evaluate and critique the influence of artistic techniques and expression on culture and society.
  2. Social or Behavioral Sciences: To identify and analyze data, perspectives, trends, concepts, or issues pertaining to human social function and experience.
  3. Natural Sciences or Mathematics: To examine issues related to the natural sciences from an evidence-based perspective and use in applied contexts.

Course Requirements

Each student pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership degree must complete the 120 semester hours of courses specified in the following table.

Minor Concentrations

The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership degree contains a minor component. Students choose a minor concentration of study to complement their major studies. The minor concentrations are biblical counseling, business administration, communication, and Christian studies.

Required Courses 

Plan of Study Grid
First YearHours
OT 2101
OT 2102
Old Testament Survey 1
and Old Testament Survey 2
6
PH 3901 Introduction to Philosophy 3
MU 4701 Music Appreciation 3
EN 4900 Introduction to Research and Writing 3
EN 4914 Introduction to Literature 3
CS 4950 Introduction to Computing 3
WH 4961
WH 4962
World History 1
and World History 2
6
MA 4971 Applied Mathematics 3
 Hours30
Second Year
NT 2601
NT 2602
New Testament Survey 1
and New Testament Survey 2
6
Language 1 * 3
Language 2 * 3
CH 3001 The History of Christianity 3
EV 3200 Personal Evangelism 3
TH 3701 Basic Biblical Doctrines 3
PM 4270 Leadership Development 3
CM 4484 Introduction to Christian Ministries 3
SC 4981 Introduction to Biology 3
 Hours30
Third Year
MG 4800 Managing Innovation/Change in Organizations 3
MG 4803 Individual/Group Behavior in Organizations 3
OL 4809 Program Development 3
OL 4815 Technology and Organizations 3
OL 4821 Personality and Developmental Theory 3
OL 4827 Critical Thinking in Organizations 3
Minor 1 3
Minor 2 3
Minor 3 3
Minor 4 3
 Hours30
Fourth Year
OL 4806 Change, Power, and Conflict 3
MG 4812 Human Capital Management 3
OL 4818 Leadership/Management Theory 3
OL 4824 Theology and Leadership 3
OL 4830 Learning Communities 3
OL 4833 Organizational Theory and Development 3
Minor 5 3
Minor 6 3
Minor 7 3
Minor 8 3
 Hours30
 Total Hours120
*

Greek 1 & 2 (GR 2801 Greek 1-GR 2802 Greek 2), Hebrew 1 & 2 (HB 2401 Hebrew 1-HB 2402 Hebrew 2), Latin 1 & 2 (LA 4923 Latin 1-LA 4924 Latin 2), or Spanish 1 & 2 (SP 4921 Spanish 1-SP 4922 Spanish 2)