Brewton-Parker College

Accounting

A Bachelor of Business Administration major preparing graduates for accounting careers through study of financial, managerial, and intermediate accounting, auditing, and business income tax. The program combines liberal and practical arts within a Christian framework and aims for graduates to be knowledgeable about basic accounting functions and to use quantitative data for ethical business decisions.

Allied Health

A two-year Associate of Science serving as a threshold credential for workforce development in the allied health professions, including anatomy and physiology, microbiology, medical terminology, and human growth and development. It serves as a gateway to employment or a foundation for a four-year health-related degree.

Biblical and Theological Studies

A graduate program of Temple Baptist Theological Seminary that aims for graduates to have advanced knowledge of biblical and theological studies for the purpose of enhancing biblical preaching and teaching, and to be prepared for further theological studies. Requirements include core, language, and biblical/theological courses plus a required thesis.

Biblical Proclamation

A Temple Baptist Theological Seminary graduate degree designed for graduates to demonstrate knowledge of the Old and New Testament books and content, the historical framework of the biblical period, and important theological emphases from a conservative biblical perspective. Graduates also exhibit competency in hermeneutics and homiletics and an understanding of the function of biblical preaching in the context of church health and growth.

Biology

A Bachelor of Science in Biology offered with concentrations in Forensic Science and Health Professions, covering general biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, genetics, and upper-level biology studies. Goals are for students to critique the complexity and order of science and prepare for career paths in science and health professions.

Business Administration

A two-year Associate of Arts providing a foundation in business administration by combining liberal-arts core courses with introductory business coursework. It serves as a threshold credential for workforce entry or as a foundation for a four-year business degree.

Chemistry

A Bachelor of Science in Chemistry offered with a concentration in Biochemistry, covering organic, analytical, physical, and bioinorganic chemistry, biochemistry, and research proposal writing. Goals are for students to critique the complexity of science and prepare for careers in science and mathematics.

Christian Studies

A Bachelor of Arts grounded in biblical, theological, historical, and ministry studies, including biblical languages, hermeneutics, and Christian ethics. Goals are for students to describe and interpret the Bible and to possess Christian character and habits reflecting a desire for discipleship and service to the Great Commission.

Christian Studies

A two-year Associate of Arts in Christian Studies offered by the Division of Christian Studies, grounding students in the Bible and Christian character. It serves as a threshold credential and a foundation for further study toward the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies.

Computer Information Systems

A Bachelor of Business Administration major covering systems analysis and design, database programming, networking, and the systems development life cycle. Graduates are prepared to critically analyze the ethical and strategic use of information technology and to enter various careers in the IT industry.

Criminal Justice

A Bachelor of Arts covering policing, corrections, criminal law and procedure, criminology, cybercrime, and public administration, integrated with research skills and a Christian perspective. Graduates possess disciplinary content knowledge preparing them for graduate-level research and criminal justice careers.

Criminal Justice

A two-year Associate of Arts introducing the criminal justice system, research methods, and foundational criminal justice coursework. It serves as a threshold credential for workforce entry or a foundation for a four-year degree.

Early Childhood Education

A Bachelor of Science preparing candidates to teach at the P-5 level, aligned with Georgia Professional Standards Commission and TAPS standards and integrating a biblical worldview of education. It includes reading instruction, math and science methods, field practica, and clinical practice leading to certification.

Education

A two-year Associate of Arts introducing teaching, learning, classroom management, learner differences, and educational technology, embedded within a biblical worldview of education. It provides a foundation for continued study toward teacher certification programs.

English

A Bachelor of Arts covering British and American literature, advanced composition, critical theory, Shakespeare, and the history of the English language, culminating in a senior capstone. Goals are for graduates to have deep knowledge of language and literature, master the writing process, and develop critical thinking skills.

General Business

The most flexible business major, offering a solid business foundation with a concentration available in any academic division. It combines the core business curriculum with upper-level business electives to prepare effective, socially responsible business professionals.

General Studies

A flexible Bachelor of Arts affording students breadth across the liberal arts through general electives and required upper-level coursework and two foreign language classes, rather than a single specialized major. It is governed by the college's core learning outcomes and requires at least 42 upper-level credit hours.

General Studies

A two-year Associate of Arts in General Studies built on the college's core curriculum and general electives, governed by the Single Core learning outcomes rather than a specialized major. It serves as a threshold credential and a foundation for a four-year degree.

History

A Bachelor of Arts surveying United States and world history with upper-level electives and a senior seminar, requiring two foreign language classes and at least 42 upper-level hours. Goals are for graduates to understand the chronology of history, explain causes and significance of events, and refine historical research skills using primary sources.

Kinesiology

A Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology offered with concentrations in Pre-Athletic Training, Exercise Science, and Pre-Physical Therapy, covering anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and research methods. It prepares students with problem-solving foundations for graduate programs and careers in sport medicine and kinesiology from a Christian worldview.

Management

A Bachelor of Business Administration major focused on principles of management, human resources, organizational behavior, project management, entrepreneurship, and operations. It prepares graduates to be competent, effective, and socially responsible managers.

Marketing

A Bachelor of Business Administration major covering advertising, buyer behavior, brand and social-media marketing, professional sales, and marketing strategy. It prepares competent marketing professionals who understand the impact of marketing decisions.

Middle Grades Education

A Bachelor of Science preparing candidates to teach grades 4-8, requiring two content-area concentrations chosen from Social Studies, Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The program is aligned with TAPS standards and includes field practica and clinical practice leading to certification.

Ministry

Offered through Temple Baptist Theological Seminary, a division of Brewton-Parker College providing graduate-level biblical, theological, and ministry education for pastors, ministers, and others preparing to serve Christ in the local church and other ministries. The program seeks for graduates to have a base level of biblical and theological knowledge that can translate in a variety of ministry application settings.

Ministry

The Bachelor of Ministry degree affords students preparing for Christian service in diverse mission fields a solid foundation in biblical, doctrinal, historical, and practical studies. Students explore the scriptural mandate for meeting people at the point of their need both physically and spiritually as ambassadors for Christ to fulfill the Great Commission.

Music

A liberal-arts Bachelor of Arts in Music covering the theory, practice, and performance of vocal and instrumental music, including applied lessons, ensembles, and music theory. Admission requires acceptance by the college and a successful audition for the music department.

Music Education

A Bachelor of Science combining the music program with education (TAPS) standards to prepare P-12 music teachers, including music theory, conducting, methods courses, applied lessons, and ensembles. Candidates develop performing, theory, and teaching skills, and admission requires a successful music audition.

Nursing

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing preparing graduates to provide patient-centered holistic care through the application of biblical truth, evidence-based practice, and Christian values. Following a pre-nursing sequence and TEAS exam, students complete health and illness, pharmacology, health assessment, and population health courses with clinical practica; graduates are prepared to work safely and effectively as novice nurses.

Psychology

A two-year Associate of Arts introducing psychology, research methods, careers and professional ethics, and psychology and Christianity. It serves as a threshold credential and a foundation for further study in psychology.

Psychology (BA)

A Bachelor of Arts in Psychology covering research methods, personality theory, counseling and abnormal psychology, and the intersection of psychology and Christian faith. Graduates possess disciplinary content knowledge and are prepared to connect classroom learning with careers in psychology.

Psychology (BS)

A Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a more research-focused curriculum including medical terminology, biopsychology, advanced research, and an internship or research practicum. Graduates possess disciplinary content knowledge preparing them for graduate-level research and careers in psychology.

Secondary Chemistry Education

A Bachelor of Science preparing candidates to teach chemistry at the secondary (6-12) level, combining chemistry coursework such as organic, analytical, and biochemistry with education methods and clinical practice. It is aligned with TAPS standards and leads to teacher certification.

Secondary English Education

A Bachelor of Science preparing candidates to teach English at the secondary (6-12) level, combining literature and composition coursework with education methods, field practica, and clinical practice. It is aligned with TAPS standards and leads to teacher certification.

Special Education

A Bachelor of Science preparing candidates to teach P-12 students with disabilities, including essentials of special education, instructional and behavior management methods, and P-5 and 6-12 practica. It is aligned with TAPS standards and requires further specialization for working with students with disabilities, leading to certification.

Sport Management

A Bachelor of Science covering sport management ethics, event and facility management, sport finance, marketing, law, and communication, with multiple internships. It prepares students for careers in the sport industry.

Worship Arts

A Bachelor of Music for Worship Arts teaching the theory, practice, and performance of sacred music while connecting present culture to the history and tradition of the church. It prepares students for work as musicians in churches and other settings; admission requires a successful music audition.

Worship Ministry

A graduate degree offered by Temple Baptist Theological Seminary combining required biblical and theological core courses with worship-focused electives such as worship leadership, worship theology, and songwriting to prepare students for worship ministry in the local church.