Blue Mountain College
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Certification in Library Media

Blue Mountain College through an approved program with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), offers a supplemental endorsement in Library Media (K-12).  Students with questions as to how this certification might be applied from state to state, should contact the Office of Teacher Licensure at the State Department of Education in the state in which they expect to receive certification.  This endorsement may be added to an elementary or secondary license.

LS318 Cataloging and Classification
LS390 Administration of the School Library Media Center
LS388 Selection of Media for Children and Young Adults
LS393 Reference and Bibliography Resources
LS355 Technology in Education
LS356 Integrating the Internet in Education
LS383 Literature for Children and Young Adults

Certification in Special Education

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.  Students with questions as to how this certification might be applied from state to state, should contact the Office of Teacher Licensure at the State Department of Education in the state in which they expect to receive certification.  The elementary supplemental K-8, which can only be added to an elementary license, may be obtained by completing the following 18 semester hours:

SE420 Introduction to Special Education
SE422 Education and Psychology of Mildly and Moderately Disabled
SE424 Classroom and Behavior Management
SE434 Problems with Teaching Students with Disabilities
SE436 Assessment and Curriculum Development for the Mildly/Moderately Disabled Elementary Student
SE440 Inclusion of the Mildly/Moderately Disabled in the Regular Classroom

The secondary supplemental endorsement, 7-12, which can be added to a secondary or special subject area license, may be obtained by completing the following 21 semester hours:

SE321 Early Literacy I
SE420 Introduction to Special Education
SE422 Education and Psychology of Mildly and Moderately Disabled
SE424 Classroom and Behavior Management
SE440 Inclusion of the Mildly/Moderately Disabled in the Regular Class Room
SE450 Assessment and Curriculum Development for the Mildly/Moderately Disabled Secondary Student
SE454 Transition from the Classroom to Career and Independent Living

A K-12 Mild/Moderate Disability supplemental endorsement may be obtained by completing the non-overlapping 27 semester hours of coursework.

Business Administration Courses

Two courses required in the Business Administration Major at Blue Mountain College are currently offered in the online format.  All students wishing to major in Business Administration at BMC are required to take the following online courses:

BU 410 Principles of Management
BU 420 Introduction to Entrepreneurship

General Education/Core Courses for Early Enrollment

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. 

To meet the needs of current high school juniors or seniors and/or homeschoolers who wish to begin college courses prior to completion of requirements for high school graduation,  Blue Mountain College grants permission for qualified students to enroll in certain core courses.  The student who, at the end of his/her junior year, has completed at least 15 acceptable units (including, at least three in English, two in mathematics, one in science and one in social science) will be granted permission to enroll.  The student must have an ACT standard score of at least 23 or a comparable SAT score.  A letter of recommendation from the principal is required before a student may be considered for early admission.

EC 320 Macroeconomics
EC 321 Microeconomics
EN 100 English Composition
GG 306 Introduction to Geography
GG 307 World Regional Geography
HI 100 Early World History
HI 101 Modern World History
HI 210 Early U.S. History
HI 211 Modern U.S. History
PY 100 Introduction to Psychology
RL 100 Old Testament I
RL 101 Old Testament II
RL 200 New Testament I
RL 201 New Testament II

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

LIBRARY MEDIA (LS) COURSE OFFERINGS

LS 318 Cataloging and Classification Credit, three sem. hrs.
Introduction to technical processing of books and other literary materials, descriptive cataloging, determining main and added entries, the formation and order of library catalogs.  Students must have access to a library throughout this course and may have to physically enter one.

LS 390 Administration of the School Library Media Center Credit, three sem. hrs.
History and purpose of school media centers:  problems and practices in their organization and management; facilities; standards; programs and services; policies; budgets; personnel.

LS 383 Selection of Media for Children and Young Adults Credit, three sem. hrs.
Evaluating and using both print and non-print materials for children and young adults (K-12); emphasis on contemporary titles, trends and issues, and book reviews and talks.

LS 393 Reference and Bibliography Resources Credit, three sem. hrs.
Sources of general and special information, standard bibliographics and indexes, organizations and concepts of modern reference work, and the reference interview.

LS 355 Technology in Education Credit, three sem. hrs.
A general overview of computer hardware and software with an emphasis on emerging technologies.  Includes the use of various electronic technologies in the development of visual electronic presentations with an emphasis on interactive media software, presentation software, and telecommunication.

LS 356 Integrating the Internet in Education Credit, three sem. hrs.
Instructional strategies for integrating the use of the Internet as a teaching tool in education.  Emphasis will be placed on utilization of the Internet to enhance current K-12 teaching and learning experiences inside as well as outside the classroom.

LS 383 Literature for Children and Young Adults Credit, three sem. hrs.
Selection, examination, and effective use of literature for children and young adults from kindergarten through grade 12.

SPECIAL EDUCATION (SE) COURSE OFFERINGS

SE 321 Early Literacy I Credit, three sem. hrs.
This course is designed as a study of concepts, materials and teaching strategies for oral language development and systematic early reading and writing instruction, specific to concepts about print, phonemic awareness, and phonics.  This course will also allow students to study the basic principles and theories of reading instruction at the elementary level.  Students will learn about current research findings in reading curricula.

SE 420 Introduction to Special Education  Credit, three sem. hrs.
The study of the organization and administration of Special Education programs and the Referral to Placement process.

SE 422 Education and Psychology of Mildly and Moderately Disabled  Credit, three sem. hrs.
The study of the psychological and educational problems related to students with mild and/or moderate disabilities.

SE 424 Classroom and Behavior Management (Same as ED 424)  Credit, three sem. hrs.
The study of behavior problems associated with classroom students and the theories of managing these problems with the individual and classroom.  Included is a study of violence in the classroom.

SE 434 Problems of Teaching Students with Disabilities  Credit, three sem. hrs.
The study of legal issues involved in teaching students with disabilities as pertains to the individual rights of the disabled student in schools today.

SE 436 Assessment and Curriculum Development for the
Mildly/Moderately Disabled Student  Credit, three sem. hrs.
The study of the disabled pre-school and elementary student and the assessment procedures, curriculum, and individual planning for these students.

SE 440 Inclusion of the Mildly/Moderately Disabled
in the Regular Classroom  Credit, three sem. hrs.
The study includes procedures, co-teaching methods, modifications, accommodations, and classroom structure needed to include disabled students in the regular classroom.

SE 450 Assessment and Curriculum Development for the
Mildly/Moderately Disabled Secondary Student  Credit, three sem. hrs.
The study of the disabled secondary student and the assessment procedures, curriculum, and individual educational and transitional plans necessary for that student.

SE 454 Transition from the Classroom to Career and Independent Living  Credit, three sem. hrs.
A study of skills necessary for the disabled student to make the transition from the classroom to the world of work and independent living.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COURSES

BU 410 Principles of Management   Credit, three sem. hrs.
Includes discussion of principles of planning, organizing, leading, and conrolling an organization in the context of its environment.  Emphasis is on human resource management and the development of management skills in this area.  An emphasis on ethics is included.

BU 420 Introduction to Entrepreneurship  Credit, three sem. hrs.
Topics include: opportunity analysis and feasibility; venture financing; writing a business plan; writing a marketing plan; and identifying the resources available to the new business venture including the Small Business Administration, SCORE, regional economic development bodies, banks and venture capitalists.  An emphasis on ethics is included.  Prerequisites: BU 340 (Principles of Finance) and BU 410 (Principles of Management).

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

EC 320 Macroeconomics  Credit, three sem. hrs.
This macroeconomics class will promote an understanding of the nature and organization of capitalism and the arguments underlying many of the economic issues of the day.  Special emphasis is given to the twin dilemmas of inflation and recession.  The class will explore the various economic approaches to solving these problems. 

EC 321 Microeconomics  Credit, three sem. hrs.
This course in microeconomics promotes an understanding of the variations in the operation of business firms according to size and market control.  An analysis of consumer behavior and the national government’s impact on the economy are important to that understanding.  There also will be an emphasis on American’s role in international trade.

EN 100 English Composition  Credit, three sem. hrs.
The purpose of this course is to prepare students for academic writing.  Students review principles of grammar and usage as needed.  They write both informally and formally as they develop, write, and revise personal experience and expository essays.  Library skills and use of the MLA style of documentation are emphasized.

GG 306 Introduction to Geography  Credit, three sem. hrs.
This course deals with the general areas of geographical studies including physical, economic, political, cultural, and urban concepts and man’s interrelationships with the earth.

GG 307 World Regional Geography  Credit, three sem. hrs.
Realms, regions, and concepts are covered in his study of the world’s environment, societies, resources, traditions, demographics, and cultures.

HI 100 Early World History  Credit, three sem. hrs.
The study of world civilizations with special emphasis on western civilization from prehistory to the seventeenth century concentrating on the economic, political, social, and cultural development of societies.  Attention is given to Near Eastern, Indian, Chinese, African, European, and American civilizations.

HI 210 Early U.S. History  Credit, three sem. hrs.
A survey of United States history through reconstruction with emphasis on the economic, political, social and cultural background of the nation.  The historical role of the nation in the context of world history is a major purpose of the course.

HI 211 Modern U.S. History  Credit, three sem. hrs.
A survey of United States history from Reconstruction to the present with emphasis on the economic, political, social and cultural background of the nation.  The historical role of the nation in the context of world history is a major purpose of the course.

PY 100 General Psychology  Credit, three sem. hrs.
Study of the application of scientific psychological principles to life-span development.  Heredity and growth, perception, intelligence, motivation, emotions, attitudes, and social influences will be examined.

RL 100  Old Testament  Credit, three sem. hrs.
A survey of the Old Testament portion of the Christian canon and its history, literature, background, and introductory issues, with careful attention given to Hebrew truths with abiding significance for the life of Christian believers.

RL 101 Old Testament  Credit, three sem. hrs.
A survey of the Old Testament portion of the Christian canon and its history, literature, background, and introductory issues, with careful attention given to Hebrew truths with abiding significance for the life of Christian believers.

RL 200 New Testament  Credit, three sem. hrs.
A study of the person and work of Jesus and his life as reconstructed from the four Gospels.  Then a study of the remainder of the New Testament documents in their historical, literary, and canonical contexts as those reflect early church history, thought, and practice, with a focus on teachings for the life of the Christian believer and the Christian church.

RL 201 New Testament  Credit, three semester hrs.
A study of the person and work of Jesus and his life as reconstructed from the four Gospels.  Then a study of the remainder of the New Testament documents in their historical, literary, and canonical contexts as those reflect early church history, thought, and practice, with a focus on teachings for the life of he Christian believer and the Christian church.