BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Description of the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership

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 the 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.

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION COMPONENT (33 HOURS)

Introduction to Research and Writing 3 hours
Introduction to Literature (Pure Humanities) 3 hours
World History 1 3 hours
World History 2 3 hours
Music Appreciation 3 hours

Introduction to Christian Education 3 hours
Introduction to Philosophy 3 hours
Leadership Development 3 hours

Introduction to Biology 3 hours
Introduction to Computing 3 hours
Applied Mathematics 3 hours
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.

Required Courses for the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership (BSOL) Program

Course Requirements

Each student pursuing the bachelor of science in organizational leadership degree must complete the 120 semester hours of courses specified in the Degree Audit Worksheet.

Minor Courses

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, Christian studies, communication, pre-law and public policy, and interdisciplinary studies.

OTHER BACHELOR DEGREES OFFERED

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES

Prepares students for a variety of counseling possibilities, including counseling in a local church, as well as positions students for attending seminary or other graduate training.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL COUNSELING

Prepares students for a variety of counseling possibilities, including counseling in a local church, as well as positions students for attending seminary or other graduate training.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION

Equips students to be effective communicators, leaders, and ethical advocates in today’s workplace, including a global, networked, digital environment and in spoken communication—developing skills to write and deliver impactful messages.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Equips students for a variety of positions in business, government service, and relief and development organizations.

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