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1. What courses are offered online?
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COURSE
One course required in the Business Administration Major at Blue Mountain College is currently offered in the online format. All students wishing to major in Business Administration at BMC are required to take the following online course:
BU 420 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
The purpose of the General Education Program at Blue Mountain College is to prepare students for a lifetime of learning. Inspired by and consistent with the mission as a Christian College, the program is designed to instill basic skills, knowledge, and attitudes deemed necessary for discipline study, global awareness, personal development, and reasoned response to a changing world. This educational experience should assist students as they build academic majors and minors and pursue meaningful careers in service to God and one another. All of the general education courses offered in the online format are required in degree programs at Blue Mountain College.
Blue Mountain College offers a Dual Enrollment Program whereby early admission may be granted an applicant who has completed the junior year in high school and has a favorable recommendation from a teacher and/or a high school counselor. In addition, the applicant must meet at least two of the following requirements:
1. Have GPA of 3.0 of above
2. Have a consistently "proficient" score in the state testing program
3. Have an ACT score of 20 or above
4. Have a class rank within the top 10 % of their class.
EC 320 Macroeconomics
EC 321 Microeconomics
GG 306 Introduction to Geography
GG 307 World Regional Geography
HI 100 Early World History
HI 210 Early U.S. History
HI 211 Modern U.S. History
MA 105 Contemporary Mathematics
MA 110 College Algebra
PY 100 General Psychology
RL 100 Old Testament
RL 101 Old Testament
RL 200 New Testament
RL 201 New Testament
SO 220 Introduction to Sociology
SO 424 Problems of Today's Society
SPECIAL EDUCATION (SE) COURSES
Blue Mountain College through an approved program with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), offers a supplemental endorsement in elementary and secondary Mild/Moderate Disability. The elementary supplemental K-8, which can only be added to an elementary license, may be obtained by completing 18 semester hours. The secondary supplemental endorsement, 7-12, which can be added to a secondary or special subject area license, may be obtained by completing 21 semester hours. A K-12 Mild/Moderate Disablility supplemental endorsement may be obtained by completing the non-overlapping 27 semester hours of course work.
SE 321 Early Literacy I
SE 420 Introduction to Special Education Credit
SE 422 Education and Psychology of Mildly and Moderately Disabled Credit
SE 424 Classroom and Behavior Management (Same as ED 424) Credit
SE 434 Problems of Teaching Students with Disabilities Credit
SE 436 Assessment and Curriculum Development for the Mildly/Moderately Disabled Student
SE 440 Inclusion of the Mildly/Moderately Disabled in the Regular Classroom Credit
SE 450 Assessment and Curriculum Development for Mildly/Moderately Disabled SecondaryStudent
SE 454 Transition from the Classroom to Career and Independent Living Credit
LIBRARY MEDIA (LS) COURSES
Blue Mountain College, through an approved program wiht the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), offers a supplemental endorsement in Library Media (K-12). This endorsement may be added to an elementary or secondary license and may be obtained by completing 21 semester hours.
LS 318 Cataloging and Classification
LS 388 Selection of Media for Children and Young Adults
LS 390 Administration of the School Library Media Center
LS 393 Reference and Bibliography Resources
LS 355 Technology in Education
LS 356 Integrating the Internet in Education
LS 383 Literature for Children and Young Adults
2. Is there a limit to the number of online courses I can take?
There is a limit to the number of total hours a student can take during any semester. For a limit on the number of hours, a student should consult the online catalog. However, a student should plan to take no more than two online courses each term.
3. Can I earn a degree online?
At the present time, Blue Mountain College does not offer a complete degree online.
4. What are fees?
Tuition for three-hour course $765
Registration Fee per course $60
Technology Fee per course $100
Total cost for a three-hour course $925
Blue Mountain College Mississippi Teacher Scholarship:
Blue Mountain College has instituted a teacher scholarship program to assist Mississippi teachers seeking certification in Library Media or Special Education. The total cost of a three-hour online course for Mississippi teachers seeking certification in Library Media or Special Education is $600 instead of the regular cost of $925. Mississippi Teachers who wish to take advantage of BMC's Teacher Scholarship Program should check the appropriate block on the application form.
5. How do I pay for my courses?
Once a student registers for a course, the Office of Business Affairs will send the student a bill via email. The student may pay the bill by cash, check or credit card. No student will be given access to the online course until the bill is paid.
6. Will I qualify for financial aid?
To be eligible for financial aid at Blue Mountain College, you must:
-Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
-Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an elegible certification program
-Be in current standing on all student loans and grants from any institution
-Have approval for final admission to Blue Mountain College
-Have a complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with Blue Mountain College
-Apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) at http://www.pin.ed.gov (if you do not already have
one).
-Complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Blue Mountain College school code is 002398.
-Contact the Office of Financial Aid after you have completed your FAFSA. The financial aid staff will provide the
forms required to process a federal loan.
Remaining steps may include:
-Complete Financial Aid for Teacher Certification Form
-Complete Loan Application
-Complete a Master Promissary Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling
-Complete Verification
-Complete Financial Aid Information Sheet
7. How do I apply?
To apply for general admission, go to online application. Send Official transcripts and supporting documents to:
Blue Mountain College
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 160
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
Those seeking certification in Special Education, Library Media, or who want to apply for the Dual Enrollment Program, go to Admissions. Print, complete and fax the appropriate form. If you prefer, an application form can be sent by mail or for quicker reception, email.
8. How do I register?
On campus students register in the Office of the Registrar. Online students, go to Registration. Print, complete and fax the appropriate registration form. If you prefer, a registration form can be sent via email.
Those seeking certification in Special Education, Library Media, or who want to register for the Dual Enrollment Program, go to Registration. Print, complete and fax the appropriate registration form. If you prefer, a registration form can be sent by mail or for quicker reception, email.
9. Will I have an advisor?
Yes. The Program Coordinator for Online Instruction and the Vice President for Academic Affairs serve as advisors for online students.
10. How do I get books?
Go to Blue Mountain College's online bookstore to order textbooks or to obtain text ISBN numbers for ordering elsewhere.
11. What is the course schedule?
Go to course schedule to see the proposed rotation of online courses.
12. How do my online courses work?
You will be required to complete an online training session to assist you in the mechanics of taking an online course. Once you are registered, the Program Coordinator for Online Instruction will email you instructions for training.
13. What is your withdrawal procedure?
Students who register for online courses incur an automatic non-refundable $100 fee. A student may receive a refund of course tuition, less the $100 non-refundable fee, if the withdrawal is prior to receiving access to course content. After receiving access to course content, no refund is available. Both the tuition for the course and technology fee are non-refundable after the student receives access to the course content. Students who withdraw from an online course will receive a "W" grade through the fourth week of the online term. Students who withdraw after the fourth week will receive a "WP" or "WF". Students may not withdraw from the online course after the fifth week.
14. Who do I contact with additional questions?
Direct all questions concerning online instruction to bmconline@bmc.edu.
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