Adult Studies
GOAL
Bachelor's Degree Completion - GOAL
The GOAL Program (Greenville College Opportunities in Adult Learning)
offers working adults an opportunity to complete their undergraduate
education. Adults who have three to five years of work experience,
and have earned a minimum of 60 transferable semester credit hours,
are eligible to apply for admission to the program. Courses are
offered at 10 classroom sites throughout central and southern Illinois.
A Bachelor of Science degree is earned with a major in Organizational
Leadership following the successful completion of the program components
that include regular attendance at all scheduled courses, participation
in the course work, and completion of an applied research project.
Student's work and life experiences are related to modern management
and leadership theory to produce a productive and useful learning
environment. Once a week evening classes are conducted for 18 months.
For more information, go online to www.greenville.edu/goal,
or contact the GOAL office toll free at 888-818-4625.
Application: Application materials
are available online at www.greenville.edu/goal,
or call toll free 888-818-4625 for further information.
Convenient
Class Scheduling
Class scheduling is not based on the traditional school year. Adult
learners who meet admission requirements begin course work in groups
of 15-22, meeting one night a week. The program is divided into
three terms that span approximately 18 months, and includes appropriate
holiday term breaks.
Interactive
Instruction and Classes
Instruction is provided in a seminar-like setting
with a high degree of student interaction. The group meets once
a week for four hours as the eleven courses are taught sequentially.
Because the group remains together throughout the 18 months, a bond
is formed that provides additional support and encouragement. There
are no standardized tests or final exams. The curriculum is writing
intensive, with applied summary papers (required for each course),
learning experience essays (for students who need additional credit),
and an applied research project (required of each student).
Curriculum
Components
Eleven Organizational Leadership Courses
The eleven
courses listed are interdisciplinary, incorporating courses
from the fields of communication, business, organizational psychology,
religion, and social science. They are taught sequentially and meet
requirements to establish both residency and the major in organizational
leadership.
Prior Learning Assessment
Some, but not all, GOAL students need additional credit to meet
graduation requirements, but are unable to find the time necessary
to return to the traditional classroom. The typical GOAL student
usually has extensive work background and a wide variety of personal
experiences. Through the process of Prior Learning Assessment, students
compile a personal, academic, and professional journal (portfolio)
which describes learning that can be developed for college credit
through learning experience essays. Students can earn up to 22 credits
through learning experience essays without having to return to the
traditional classroom setting.
Major Research Project
Applying management and organizational theories to a problem or
need is accomplished through the construction of a major research
project. The research project is woven into the fabric of the eleven
course curriculum, including project development sessions with the
primary instructor spanning approximately 12 of the 18 months. The
research project allows the student to focus on a specific professional
concern which can increase his/her value to the organization for
whom the project is designed.
The
Use of Technology
In all GOAL classrooms, a computer lab is provided as part of the
curriculum for exercises in data analysis, research methods, and
making multi-media presentations. The GOAL program incorporates
basic instruction on spread sheet and presentation software as a
part of the curriculum. Students need to have access to a computer
capable of performing word processing and spreadsheet operations.
A personal computer with internet capability and Microsoft Office
is recommended.
Learning
in a Christian College
Courses are taught in a Christian college context,
exposing students to the integration of faith and ethical issues
in contemporary life. Classes are facilitated by Greenville College
faculty.
Admissions
Requirements
To be admitted to the Organizational Leadership
degree completion program, a student needs:
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A minimum of 60 transferable semester credits of prior college
work.
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A minimum of three years of full-time work experience.
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Official transcripts for all schools attended.
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A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above in the transferred
courses.
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Writing Competency
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Two letters of reference.
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A certificate of immunity.
This program is not recommended for students who lack proficiency
in basic academic skills, especially collegiate-level English communication
skills.
Greenville
College
Founded in 1892, Greenville College is both an academic and a spiritual
community--a private college, centered in Jesus Christ, committed
to excellence in higher education, and grounded in both a rich Wesleyan
heritage and the liberal arts and sciences tradition. The college
and the Free Methodist denomination have maintained a rich legacy
of mutual support and a voluntary relationship since its reincorporation
in 1893.
Greenville fields men’s varsity teams in football, basketball,
soccer, baseball, tennis, golf, cross-country, track and field,
and women’s varsity squads in basketball, volleyball, tennis,
cross-country, track and field, softball, and soccer. The Panthers
are affiliated with the NCAA Division III.
Greenville offers numerous extracurricular activities, including
student government, music, fine arts lecture series, fellowship,
Christian outreach groups, special trips, and intramural athletics.
Greenville College is accredited by the North Central Association
of Colleges and Secondary Schools, and the Illinois Office of Education.
Located in Greenville, Illinois, Greenville College is 45 miles
east of St. Louis off of Interstate 70.
Greenville College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race,
age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or status as a veteran,
in its programs and policies.
Contacting GOAL
GOAL
c/o GREENVILLE COLLEGE
315 East College Avenue
Greenville, Illinois 62246
Phone: 618-664-6755
Fax: 618-664-1461
Toll Free: (888) 818-GOAL
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Last updated: October
5, 2005
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