Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Mission

The mission of the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences is to offer courses that complement and/or support degree programs at BPCC; to fulfill the needs of individuals seeking credentials or advanced training for promotion in law enforcement and corrections agencies; to offer students a comprehensive education program specifically designed to produce teacher candidates for university colleges of education; to meet the educational standards set by the state and federal governments for early childhood programs and satisfy the highest level of requirements in the Louisiana Quality Rating System (QRS) for providers of child care; and to offer courses that transfer to other colleges and universities.

Objectives

To offer associate degree programs in Criminal Justice, Teacher Education, and Early Childhood that will prepare graduates for jobs in the related career fields.
To promote student success through maintaining and developing academic excellence in associate degree and certificate programs.
To improve the opportunity for students to earn academic college credit for transfer to four-year institutions through articulation agreements.
To encourage critical thinking, analysis, and observation skills in division course offerings.

BPCC Programs Offered in an Accelerated Format:

Associate

General Studies

Associate of Applied Science

Associate of Science

Health Care Management

Certificate of Technical Studies

Help Desk Support

Currently the Division offers the same programs as those offered in other academic divisions, yet courses are taught online and in accelerated 4-week and 8-week formats.

Prior Learning Assessment

Prior Learning Assessment through portfolio evaluation is housed within the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Bossier Parish Community College has created a process by which a student will learn to create and submit a portfolio for assessment to determine if course credit will be awarded for college level learning acquired through work, volunteer, or other life experiences. More information on portfolio and all forms of Prior Learning Assessment at BPCC are located within the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the General Catalog.

Resources:

Portfolio 101 Workshop. This workshop lasts 8 weeks and is offered in a hybrid (online and face-to-face) format. Email priorlearning@bpcc.edu or call 318-678-6050 for more information.

Transcript Evaluation. The Innovative Learning faculty and staff provide unofficial transcript evaluations to help adults determine how much credit may be used in an accelerated degree program at BPCC.