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Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Administration
Dee Dee Mitchell
Dean
E-109
318-678-6208
dmitchell@bpcc.edu
Karen Ward
Administrative Coordinator III
E-140
318-678-6368
kward@bpcc.edu
Angie Bales
AST Program Coordinator
E-107
318-678-6270
abales@bpcc.edu
Kathy Porter
CDYC Program Coordinator
E-107
318-678-6126
kporter@bpcc.edu
Brenda Williams
CALL Program Assistant
E-115
318-678-6381
bwilliams@bpcc.edu
Faculty
| Professors: | Carol Adkins Kay Boston Dan Cain Barbara James Brookie Walker Dr. Dawn Young |
| Associate Professors: | Gail Hendrix Richard Pool |
| Assistant Professors: | John Agan Ashley Grisham Sharonda Mikle Linda H. Scott John Sells Sandra Todaro Brenda Woods |
| Instructors: | Anthony Forrest Tony "Rocky" French Jeff Lynn Nekeyla Oliver Calli Thompson Aaron Vorachek Michael Walker Rick Woodward |
Mission of the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences
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; to coordinate the Center for Adult Learning in Louisiana (CALL) Program for working adults interested in completing their education in an accelerated format; and to offer courses that transfer to other colleges and universities.
Objectives of the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences:
- 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 programs.
- To provide support and retention efforts for working adults in the CALL Program (accelerated coursework within fast-track degrees).
- 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.
Associate Degree
Bossier Parish Community College offers three associate degree programs in the area of Behavioral and Social Sciences:
- Associate of Applied Science in Care and Development of Young Children
- Associate of Science in Teaching (Grades 1-5)
- Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice, with one concentration and one articulation agreement
- Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer (Social Sciences Concentration)
Louisiana POST Council Credits Applied to Criminal Justice Degree
Bossier Parish Community College is providing expanded education opportunities for peace officers completing the Louisiana POST (Police Officers Standards and Training) Council. Fifteen (15) hours of credit will be given in criminal justice courses at BPCC. Below are the courses students will receive credit for upon completion of three (3) semester hours in residence at Bossier Parish Community College. Additionally, students will be required to submit appropriate documentation of POST council certification.
- CJUS 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CJUS 202: Criminal Investigation
- CJUS 250: Police Procedures
- CJUS 291: Criminal Evidence and Procedure
- CJUS 292: Police-Community Relations
For more information, please contact Brenda Williams at bwilliams@bpcc.edu (318-678-6381)
Center for Adult Learning in Louisiana (CALL) Program
The Center for Adult Learning in Louisiana (CALL) Program is coordinated through the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Working adults interested in finishing a degree or entering college for the first time have the option of enrolling in online, fast-track programs offered in accelerated formats! Online classes allow students flexibility in scheduling classes around a busy work schedule and personal responsibilities. Classes are taught in 4-week and 8-week accelerated formats giving students an opportunity to complete a degree in approximately 1 ½ years. For more information about the CALL Program, visit www.bpcc.edu/callstudents, email call@bpcc.edu, or phone 318-678-6050.
Programs Offered in an Accelerated Format
Associate Degree:
- Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration (See Division of Business)
- Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems (See Division of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
- Associate of Applied Science in Information Network Security Specialist (See Division of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
- Associate of General Studies (See Division of Liberal Arts)
- Associate of Science in Health Care Management (See Division of Business)
Certificate of Technical Studies:
- Certificate of Technical Studies in Help Desk Support (See Division of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
Courses are taught through an innovative process that incorporates proven student success models with student preferred accelerated online delivery. Therefore, the courses are offered in 4-week and 8-week formats and result in a fast track to graduation.
Prior Learning Assessment
Bossier Parish Community College‘s Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is the process of earning credit for college-level learning through a variety of resources. More information on all forms of Prior Learning Assessment at BPCC are located within the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the General Catalog or by contacting BPCC’s Center for Adult Learning in Louisiana (CALL) Program at 318-678-6050 or priorlearning@bpcc.edu.
Resources:
Transcript Evaluation. The CALL staff provides unofficial transcript evaluations to help adults determine how much credit may be used in an accelerated degree program at BPCC.