*LIMITED ENROLLMENT* The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Leadership is an accelerated program designed for busy adults who want to grow as servant leaders in all aspects of their lives. This program focuses on applied skills, creativity, efficiency, and a work/life balance.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
120 Credit Hours
The average time to complete the 120 hours is four years.
UPCOMING START DATES
Due to our unique structure and schedule, we can onboard new students every 8 weeks.
Program Summary
An online program where adult students take one course at a time for approximately two and a half years to finish their Bachelor’s Degree. Students will take courses in Orthodox Theological Studies and Christian Leadership and Management. Every course incorporates Orthodox Theological Studies into the curriculum. Our cohorts have a maximum of 20 students, so APPLY today to reserve your spot.
Our curriculum focuses on five key areas
- Orthodox Theology: An applied approach to ancient wisdom
- Personal Development: Learn more through assessments about your strengths and weaknesses
- Leadership Development: Vision, Alignment, & Execution are key leadership values
- Management Development: Communication, Administration, and Team Building in the real world
- Work/Life Balance: The best leaders know when to clock out. They work hard and play hard.
What To Expect?
Doable. You might think you’re too busy to go back to school. Maybe you haven’t found a program designed for busy adults? With our program, you will commit to one night a week of class, homework, and a simple project per semester. That’s it! During the senior year, students engage in a year-long capstone. Some Capstone Senior Projects can be done at work to benefit your employer.
Support. Every instructor and staff member is committed to helping you graduate. Whether it’s a little extra tutoring or some inspiration to finish that project, we are ready to help you achieve your career goals.
New Options. Getting your degree can help remove the glass ceiling in your career. Graduating transforms students’ lives with promotions, raises, or possibly moving into a whole new career. This program could also transform the other aspects of your life, not just your job. Every course is taught to help you “Win at Work and Succeed at Life, ” the title of a book from Dn. Michael Hyatt, one of the core leaders studied throughout the program.
Guest Lecturers
The hallmark of our program is the number of excellent guest lecturers who are leaders in the field.
Program Schedule
The cohort will meet on Zoom every Tuesday. Class sessions are four hours long from 6 PM to 10 PM Eastern. At 6:45, 7:45, and 8:45, a 15-minute break will take place.
For a total of six times, the cohort will meet outside of Tuesday for the Capstone Project.
When a U.S. Holiday or Eastern Orthodox Major Feast occurs on a Tuesday, the cohort will not meet. However, if the Holiday occurs the day before or after, the cohort will meet. A break is also given for Eastern Orthodox Holy Week.
Attendance & Tardiness Policy
Excused absences do not affect a student’s grade. Two unexcused absences will result in a grade reduction for the course one-half of a letter grade (e.g., A to A-, A- to B+, etc.); however, the final decision concerning grade reduction is the prerogative of the course instructor. Further absences will affect the final grade accordingly. A student whose attendance of the course is lower than 70% may receive the grade of FN (failure for non-attendance), with the approval of the instructor. A student may appeal the grade reduction.
A student who is late for the regularly scheduled class session for more than seven (7) minutes (given that the instructor is in class and the class session has begun) is considered as “tardy” for the class, and is marked accordingly on the attendance record. Three instances of tardiness may trigger a grade deduction at the instructor’s discretion. Students who may be late for class are obliged to inform instructors in advance. Students who arrive more than 15 minutes late may be marked “absent.” Students who miss more than 15 minutes of the 3 hours and 15 minutes of class time (excluding the three 15-minute breaks) may be marked “absent” at the discretion of the teacher.
Honesty Policy
Anyone caught plagiarizing or abetting plagiarism will receive a zero for the assignment. There are no exceptions to this rule. Plagiarism includes claiming as your own work that is not yours.
Transcripts & Acceptance
Here are the following requirements to begin.
- Send unofficial transcripts for evaluation to from your account page.
- Upon acceptance, official transcripts are required immediately.
- Access to a Google Drive account is required to share assignments with Instructors and receive feedback.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- The ability to execute and complete a capstone project either in the workforce or at one’s home church.
- Access to a computer, a good internet connection, and a Google Drive account is required to text courses and share assignments with Instructors and receive feedback.
Academic Progress Policy
Grading follows a standard collegiate pattern: A+ (97-100 = 4.0) A (93-96 = 4.0) A- (90-92 = 3.7) B+ (87-89 = 3.3) B (83-86 = 3.0) B- (80-82 = 2.7) C+ (77-79 = 2.3) C (73-76 = 2.0) C- (70-72 = 1.7) D+ (67-69 = 1.3) D (65-66 = 1.0) F (Below 65 = 0.0). Students need to be aware that satisfactory academic progress is defined as receiving no less than a “C” in each course throughout their academic career at the College. It is foreseeable that a student may be assigned a “D” in a course. If that is the case, the faculty member will clearly explain why that grade was assigned and the student will still be allowed to progress to the next course. If a student receives an “F” in a course, he or she will be instructed to retake the course.
Confidentiality and Privacy Policy
Student records are considered confidential. Only authorized faculty and staff will have access to them and only for a legitimate administrative reason, which is usually related to the student’s status and their well-being.
Complaint/Grievance Policy
Students are encouraged to approach the faculty and staff with grievances. Any faculty or staff member who is contacted about a grievance is to alert the Registrar and the Dean immediately. The grievance will be responded to within 48 hours (unless it is an emergency, in which case the response must be immediate). Depending on the nature of the grievance, it must be resolved within one week.
Technology Requirements
St. Athanasius College offers academic courses within an engaged learning community. To take courses, you need a fully functioning computer, tablet, or smartphone with an Internet connection and a web browser. All courses have audio and video, which means a media player will be needed. A webcam and microphone (built-in or external) are required. A connection to a network with sufficient internet speed: at least 300 kb/s download speed and 300 kb/s upload; satellite and dial-up connections are not supported. An exception may be made for Starlink with some testing for Zoom.
Once students have registered for a class and logged in to the online campus, courses are accessed via LearnDash. Each course has a homepage that helps students navigate to a welcome area, the course syllabus, and weekly meetings.
