Academic Programs | 123
ACCEL Program for Working Adults ACCEL Administrative Staff
Dr. Wayne Cox, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Teresa M. Jones, Coordinator, Liberal Studies and Assistant Professor of English Dr. Sandra Mahoney, Coordinator, Bachelor of Human Services Dr. Michael Duduit, Dean, College of Christian Studies Dr. James Motes, Coordinator, Christian Studies and Associate Professor of Christian Ministry Dr. Carol Karnes, Dean, College of Business Dr. Evie Maxey, Coordinator, Organizational Leadership Dr. Raymond Locy, Dean, College of Education
ACCEL Program for Working Adults
The Adults’ College Choice for Exceptional Learning (ACCEL) program is designed for nontraditional students. A non-traditional student is one having a minimum of at least 5-8 year’s lifeexperiences beyond high-school, is working full-time, and is financially independent. Applicants, who do not meet the criteria of a non-traditional student, may be considered for admission after completing the Special Circumstances procedure. The program is specifically designed for mid-career adults who wish to advance their careers by earning a bachelor’s degree. Many degree programs are available in ACCEL, including the following:
College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Human Services (BHS) Bachelor of Human Services, Behavioral Science Concentration (BHS-BS) Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS)
College of Christian Studies: Bachelor of Christian Studies (BCS)
College of Business:
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Bachelor of Business Administration, Computer Information Systems Concentration (BBA - CIS) Bachelor of Business Administration, Healthcare Management Concentration (BBA - HCM) Bachelor of Organizational Leadership (BOL) Bachelor of Organizational Leadership, Human Resource Administration Concentration (BOL HRA)
College of Education:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BEE) The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education also offers an optional add-on certification in Early Childhood Education.
ACCEL Schedule
The ACCEL program is offered during five eight-week terms – two during the fall, two during the spring, and one during the summer. Students who register for 30 semester hours during each of four calendar years (that is, two courses during each eight-week term for four years) have the potential to complete the degree requirements in most programs in that length of time. It is important to emphasize that classes are taught in an accelerated format. The equivalent content and requirements expected in the traditional 15-week semester are compressed into an eight-week term for the ACCEL courses. Therefore, it is essential for students to complete all assignments in a timely manner and