NEWS & PRESS RELEASES

Next online classes start January 11

Nearly 40 courses will be offered online during the semester starting January 11, part of the expanding range of online distance learning classes and degree programs at Baptist Bible College & Seminary.

For students with some college credit, BBC&S has developed a totally online Master of Arts program and an powerful accelerated graduate degree program enabling students to "take two steps forward," completing their bachelor's degree and earning a master's degree at the same time through dual credit.

Dual enrollment, a program for high school students to earn college credits online while they complete high school requirements, is also available at a new discounted cost.

The spring sessions of online classes run January 11 to March 5 and March 15 to May 7.

Students can call 800.451.7664 or email College Admissions, Graduate Admissions, or Seminary Admissions for details.

More information is also at www.bbc.edu/online. The gateway site takes users to the undergraduate, graduate, and Seminary programs online and distance areas.

Online courses are offered during eight-week sessions beginning each January, March, May, August, and October.

All classes and degree programs are fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association for Biblical Higher Education.


Accelerated Graduate Degree program
Students who have earned some college credits can complete their undergraduate degree and earn a master's degree at the same time through dual credit, enabling students to take two steps forward and catch up to where they want to be in their life and ministry.

Learn more at www.bbc.edu/2steps.

Read about a student in the Accelerated Graduate Degree program here. Her undergraduate concentration is in Camping Ministries; her Master of Arts program is in Organizational Leadership.

Under the program, BBC&S will evaluate a student's prior learning and life experience. College transcripts, professional certifications, and other experience are considered.


Undergraduate
Online classes and degrees are available toward a one-year Bible Certificate, two-year Associate's Degree, and four-year Bachelor's Degree.

This spring, 18 undergraduate classes are offered online - from Introduction to Business and Creative Writing to Hebrews and Proverbs.

Learn more about undergraduate online classes here.

In addition to degree-track students, dual enrollment allows high school students to enroll in BBC classes and earn both college and high school credit. It is an economical alternative for many parents and students, giving a head start toward a degree.

Special pricing of $299 for the first three-credit class now applies. Tuition and fees for online dual-enrolled high school students is $425 per three-credit-hour course. That's also a fraction of the regular price. This applies when the credits earned at BBC are a part of fulfilling graduation requirements for a high school diploma. Students must also meet the eligibility requirements for the program.

Learn more about Dual Enrollment here.

Click here to apply online. Contact Admissions at 800.451.7664 or admissions@bbc.edu for details.


Graduate
Special discounts and scholarships are available and can sharply lower costs. Learn more here.

The Master of Arts degree can be earned completely online. It allows students to earn an advanced degree without having to spend time away from their current ministry and gives them flexibility through many different concentrations. Learn more about the MA here.

Students enrolled in the Christian School Education program can take core and some concentration courses online. This aspect of the program allows students to spend just two weeks each summer on campus. The degree can be earned in three summers. Learn more about the MSCSE here.

The Counseling Ministries program offers some coursework through distance options. Learn more here.

Click here to apply online. Contact Graduate Admissions at 800.451.7664 gradadmissions@bbc.edu for details.


Seminary
Powerful Seminary scholarships are available and can sharply lower costs. Learn more here.

Seminary online classes play a vital role in preparing men for ministry leadership. Many students choose Baptist Bible Seminary because they find the class schedules easily fit into their lives and ministries.

Learn more about online Seminary classes offered beginning in January here.

Contact Seminary Admissions at BBSadmissions@bbc.edu or 800.451.2287 for details.


Many benefits to online learning
Online classes are a convenient, flexible option for an increasing number of students. Schedules and degrees can be tailored to suit the needs and goals of the individual student.

Learn more about online options at www.bbc.edu/online.

Online classes offer many benefits, including:
- Deep learning through challenging curriculum and intensive discussions.
- Personal interaction with qualified faculty, giving students the attention and direction they need.
- Limited enrollment, enabling students to learn well as they build relationships with fellow students around the world.

Watch a video about online classes here.

Baptist Bible College & Seminary offers 38 academic programs, from a one-year Bible Certificate to PhDs. Programs are available through the Clarks Summit campus and several distance learning options. To learn more, go to www.bbc.edu or call 570.586.2400.

Posted on: 12/8/2009 12:19:41 PM

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