Bachelor of Science in Christ-Centered Leadership, Coaching, and Change (BCL)
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Bachelor’s Program (BCL) Overview
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Christ-Centered Leadership, Coaching, and Change is a full program offering academic instruction in faith-based coaching, mentoring, training and instruction of 21st century best practices. The program offers organized postsecondary instruction in approved subjects that may lead to an academic, professional, or vocational degree certificate in ministry covering such topics as:
- Executive Coaching to Pastors and Faith-based Leaders;
- Leadership in Faith-based Organizations;
- Faith-based teaching on Philosophy and Religious Instruction – Post-secondary;
- Faith-based Life Coaching or Counseling not elsewhere specified.
This program is primarily designed to enhance a student’s career and calling in life as opposed to a program which prepares a student for work in a particular business arena or state occupation.
We serve students who want to combine their “Callings and Careers” which we define as life activities revealed to you by God for your spiritual growth and Kingdom purposes. As students apply what they learn, we believe God for our students to become enlightened by Christ to utilize their faith to make a measurable difference and positive impact in the world.
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Program Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Christ-Centered Leadership, Coaching, and Change requires completion of 16 Core Courses including textbook lectures, labs, and discussion groups posted by instructors. This information is described in greater detail and shown in the Course Outline and in each Course Syllabus. Program completion requires a minimum total of 126 program hours.
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Program Course Outline
| SUBJECT # | SUBJECT TITLE |
COURSE TIME HOURS LEC/LAB/EXT/TOTAL |
| BCL 101 | INTRO TO CHRIST-CENTERED COACHING & MENTORING | 10 / 2 / 0 / 12 |
| BCL 102 | COACHING ESSENTIALS FOR CHRISTIANS | 10 / 2 / 0 / 12 |
| BCL 103 | TRANSFORMATIONAL CONVERSATIONS | 10 / 2 / 0 / 12 |
| BCL 104 | COACHING YOURSELF & OTHERS FORWARD | 10 / 2 / 0 / 12 |
| BCL 105 | CHRIST-CENTERED COACHING WORLDVIEW | 10 / 2 / 0 / 12 |
| BCL 106 | DESTINY CHANGE MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES | 10 / 2 / 0 / 12 |
| BCL 107 | SELF-COACHING | 10 / 2 / 0 / 12 |
| BCL 108 | LEADERSHIP LIFE PRINCIPLES I | 10 / 2 / 0 / 12 |
| BCL 109 | LEADING & COACHING DIFFICULT SITUATIONS | 10 / 2 / 0 / 12 |
| BCL 110 | DEEPER ENCOUNTERS & CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD – I | 10 / 2 / 0 / 12 |
| BCL 111 | UNDERSTANDING BARRIERS IN CULTURE | 10 / 2 / 0 / 12 |
| BCL 112 | DEVELOPING COACHING HABITS | 10 / 2 / 0 / 12 |
| BCL 113 | STORYBOARDING YOUR TESTIMONY | 10 / 0 / 0 / 10 |
| BCL 114 | IDENTIFYING LIMITING & TOXIC BELIEFS | 10 / 0 / 0 / 10 |
| BCL 115 | OPENING UP TO GOD & SELF | 10 / 0 / 0 / 10 |
| BCL 116 | LEADERSHIP SELF-EVALUATION | 10 / 0 / 0 / 10 |
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MAXIMUM HOURS FOR PROGRAM COMPLETION |
160/24/00/184 |
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MINIMUM HOURS FOR PROGRAM COMPLETION |
118/ 8/00/126 |
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF TIME IN MONTHS FOR COMPLETION OF THIS PROGRAM:
- Minimum # of months: 12 to 16 self-paced
- Suggested # of months: 24 to 36
- Maximum # of months: 40
- Students are encouraged to follow the assignment timing guidelines outlined in the policy on Progress Standards and Academic Probation.
A Complete Synopsis of each Subject offered for this Program is shown above and found in the Course Catalog.
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Program Objectives & Purpose
- To provide organized postsecondary instruction in approved subjects that enhance a student’s career and calling in life.
- To be an impetus for 21st century transformation and best practices in academic, professional, or vocational learning in leadership, ministry, coaching, mentoring, training, and faith-based instruction.
- To prepare students for their Callings and Careers defined as life activities revealed to students by God for spiritual “Kingdom” purposes.
- To help students become enlightened to utilize their faith to make a measurable difference and positive impact in the world.
- To prepare and present an educated body of believers in Christ to serve God and love humanity.
The Bachelor of Science degree program specializing in Christ-Centered Leadership, Coaching, and Change provides exposure to Christ-Centered leadership and coaching disciplines as well as a depth of understanding of those disciplines through use of coaching services, techniques, training, mentoring, and instruction. The program outcomes are to present a prepared and educated body of believers in Christ to serve God and love humanity through their callings and careers as:
- Executive Coaches to Pastors and Faith-based Leaders;
- Leaders in Faith-based Organizations;
- Faith-based teachers on Philosophy and Religious Instruction – Post-secondary;
- Faith-based Life Coaches or Counselors not elsewhere specified.
The program equips you on how to become a better YOU by providing coaching practices, skills, and opportunities for applying of those skills for deepening understanding of ongoing personal and spiritual formation. This Degree program is not designed or intended to meet requirements of any given employment profession or licensing profession outside of faith-based instruction, ministry or Christian calling. It is designed to provide you with skills for holistic development as a person and servant of God and humanity.
Instruction is provided in the core competencies of coaching and leadership principles through educational books, resources, as well as Scripture and contemporary articulation of the Word of God from within our Christian community. The goal of the program is to provide opportunities through which the student may grow in personal faith, emotional maturity, moral integrity, personal leadership, and public witness, for personal and spiritual formation. The program provides education for careful self-reflection on the role of Christian values as a good citizen, parent, leader, guide, neighbor, and servant of the faith community. The program also provides opportunities to assist students in developing commitment to coaching practices as a way of life in general, and of the Christian faith life (e.g., expressions of justice, leadership development, the devotional life, personal ethics and character, morals, development, and evangelistic witness) in particular.
In addition, the Program objectives equip Christian faith-based groups, churches, pastors, leaders, and lay members with the tools, training, and skills needed to be more effective in ministry. By use of the word ministry, we do not necessarily mean a particular organization or association, but rather personal service to Christ, an inner-reflection, and one’s own life journey in faith.
Refer to the Estimated Length of Time in Months for Completion of the Program shown in the Program Course Outline section and the policy on Progress Standards and Academic Probation.
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Program Admission Requirements
The prospective Bachelor candidate must hold a High School Diploma, or GED, or the student must prove that he/she possesses the academic background capable of pursuing the degree. Upon receipt of the completed application process, a consultation with Admissions will take place, and a determination will be made concerning the prospective candidate’s eligibility.
**Transfer Students:
Due to the specific nature of ELTU programs and services, ELTU will not provide prior credit for education, training, or experience provided by or obtained from institutions other than ELTU or ELTU alliances. Coach-specific programs may be considered on a case-by-case basis if the education or experience was provided by ELTU faculty while employed by ELTU or an ELTU alliance organization. The record of prior education form and request for prior ELTU credit must be submitted in advance with the ELTU Admissions Application to the ELTU School Director for approval of ELTU related prior credits. Otherwise, no credit for prior education or training is granted by ELTU for any degree programs or certificate, and all students must complete the required number of ELTU courses specified for each program or certificate in order to fulfill their chosen ELTU program or certificate seminar series. (See policy: Credit for Previous Training and Experience)
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Tuition & Expenses
Students will graduate from the program, earn the degree, receive a completion certificate or transcript when all fees are paid in full to the School’s Financial Office.
| PROGRAM AND COST | ||||
| Program Name | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERSHIP, COACHING, AND CHANGE | |||
| Program Length | 126 Minimum Contact Hours | Date training is to begin | ||
| Course Type | ☒ Program | ☐ Seminar (single) | ☐ Seminar (series) | |
| Method of Delivery | Asynchronous | |||
| Max Time Allowed | 24 months | |||
| Tuition** | $ 3,145 | Add-on Optional Expenses | ||
| Registration Fee*** | $ 100 | Add-on Degree / Seminar Series | $ 2,000 | |
| Matriculation Fee | $ 1,288 | Add-on Book Publishing Package | $ 2,400 | |
| Books** | $ 250 | Third Degree Add-on w/ Discount | $ 1,800 | |
| Supplies** | $ 100 | Other Fees | ||
| **SAVE $$ STUDENT DISCOUNTS apply for tuition and fees paid in advance | Processing Fee *** | $150 | ||
| **Tuition varies according to selected program or seminar. At ELTU, Tuition represents the cost of the ELTU course curricula only and does not include the cost of labor, textbooks, supplies, or any other associated or extra expenses. Textbooks may be purchased from ELTU separately or from your favorite book dealer or www.Amazon.com. Students are responsible for the cost of their own Internet provider service, computer equipment, email, etc. which are needed to access and complete ELTU courses and programs. Any cost shown for book fees or supplies are estimates only based on current cost and subject to change. | ||||
| TOTAL PROGRAM COST: | $ 4,683 | TOTAL IF PAID IN ADVANCE: | $ 4,283 | |
| METHOD OF PAYMENT | ||||
| PAYMENT PLAN A | PAYMENT PLAN B | ADVANCED PAYMENT MINUS $250 INITIAL FEES PAID | ADVANCED PAYMENT OF TUITION ONLY | |
| 12 Monthly Installments with No Interest* | 24 Monthly Installments with No Interest* | $4,033 | $2,845 | |
| $369 | $185 | SAVINGS AMOUNT: | SAVINGS AMOUNT: | |
| $400 | $300 | |||
| Monthly plus the student’s chosen optional Add-on package(s). | Monthly plus the student’s chosen optional Add-on package(s). | No remaining fees if Tuition & Expenses paid in advance. | Matriculation Fees to be paid via 12 monthly installments with No Interest. | |
| $107 | ||||
| We accept all payments online via bank account drafts, credit, or debit cards. *Installments are set as automatic recurring payments for electronic processing. Students may elect to set up Automatic Bill Pay, Auto Credit or Auto Debit Card Payments, with their bank or other Auto recurring electronic provider. Fees shown with three asterisks *** such as Processing Fee and Registration Fee are required at the time of Admission’s Application for processing, and are therefore non-refundable unless the Student’s Admissions Application is not approved. | ||||
| Any holder of this consumer credit contract is subject to all claims and defenses which the debtor could assert against the seller of goods or services obtained pursuant hereto or with the proceeds hereof. Recovery hereunder by the debtor shall not exceed the amounts paid by the debtor hereunder. | ||||
| The payment plans shown under Method of Payment do not include Student selected optional Add-on Packages. Voluntary Add-on fees will be calculated and added to the plan if and when the student chooses an optional Add-on Package. ELTU Inaugural Scholarship Recipients receive a Waiver of Tuition Form after submitting the Student Enrollment Agreement and receiving Scholarship approval. | ||||
| CANCELLATION POLICY | ||||
| A full refund will be made to any student who cancels the enrollment contract within 72 hours (until midnight of the third day excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays) after the enrollment contact is approved by the School. | ||||
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How it Works
Step 1: Login to ELTU Student Portal.
Step 2: Search and Download Course Syllabus materials.
Step 3: Post once weekly to Instructor’s Discussion Forum.
Step 4: Journal Lesson Summary from textbook reading and intimate time with God.
Step 5: Turn in Coaching Lab or other assignment from course outline.
Step 6: Receive Written Feedback and Grade from Course Instructor.
Step 7: Repeat above steps for Each Course in the Program Outline.
Start in any month. You will complete one course at a time in sequential order as shown in the Program Outline for your desired program degree, certificate, or seminar. Students are able to work at their own pace as long as they complete – one course approximately every 4 to 11 weeks.
Note for the Bachelor’s Program Only
If you start in November, December, or January it is preferred and suggested (but not required) that you start with either Course # BCL 113 – STORYBOARDING YOUR TESTIMONY or Course # BCL 115- OPENING UP TO GOD AND SELF. This is because these months include the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year holidays. Otherwise, students will automatically begin with the first Course # BCL 101 – INTRO TO CHRIST-CENTERED COACHING & MENTORING and will continue with each course in sequential order one course at a time being submitted for grading until finished with the entire program.
Student Advisory Roadmap
Below is an example for illustrative purposes only of one way a student may choose to do the Bachelor’s program. The ELTU Admissions Office will work with the student upon enrollment to assist the student in determining his/her own customized Student Advisory Roadmap. The Student Advisory Roadmap is a suggested guide to help students complete the program within their desired timeframe. Each Student Advisory Roadmap varies depending on the student’s goal and timeline for completion. The Student Advisory Roadmap, the Instructor’s Syllabus, and the University’s policies on Progress Standards are all meant to be used together to help the student complete his/her chosen program successfully. (See Progress Standards and Academic Probation)
Students May Start in Any Month
| SAMPLE – STUDENT ADVISORY ROADMAP | ||||||
| JAN | OPENING UP TO GOD & SELF* This course is suggested in or around the Christmas holidays. | |||||
| FEB | INTRO TO CHRIST-CENTERED COACHING & MENTORING | |||||
| MAR | COACHING ESSENTIALS FOR CHRISTIANS | |||||
| APR | TRANSFORMATIONAL CONVERSATIONS | |||||
| MAY | COACHING YOURSELF & OTHERS FORWARD | |||||
| JUN | CHRIST-CENTERED COACHING WORLDVIEW | |||||
| JUL | DESTINY CHANGE MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES | |||||
| AUG | SELF-COACHING | |||||
| SEP | LEADERSHIP LIFE PRINCIPLES I | |||||
| OCT | LEADING & COACHING DIFFICULT SITUATIONS | |||||
| NOV | DEEPER ENCOUNTERS & CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD – I | |||||
| DEC | STORYBOARDING YOUR TESTIMONY *This course is suggested to be taken in or around the Christmas holidays. | |||||
| JAN | LEADERSHIP EVALUATION | |||||
| FEB | UNDERSTANDING BARRIERS IN CULTURE | |||||
| MAR | DEVELOPING COACHING HABITS | |||||
| APR | IDENTIFYING LIMITING & TOXIC BELIEFS | |||||
Core Course Lectures
The Core Courses Lectures typically consists of one textbook or a combination of textbook readings, videos, podcasts, and/or workbooks. The Core Courses listed also typically require a course paper to be submitted using the required textbook designated for the course as shown in the Course Catalog and Course Syllabus. Textbooks may be ordered via Amazon or any major online bookstore. Although all textbooks may be ordered simultaneously, assignments must be submitted one at a time in the order of the courses listed in the Program Course Outline for grading and feedback purposes.
To pass the course, upon reading the textbook for each Core Course Reading Lecture, you will write a 5 to 10-page summary describing what you read. Unless otherwise instructed, you may only use the specified textbook authorized in the Program Course Catalog for each Course. You will submit the written course paper for a grade. Your course paper should reflect at least a paragraph for each chapter in the book. No less than 5 pages and no more than 10 pages of written material will be accepted for the course paper. In your course paper, you must cite the page number like this (page XX) referring to the page number from where you have drawn your conclusions or remarks in your paper. Your instructor will refer to the Grading Rubric shown in this manual to determine your grade for each course, so be sure to review the Grading Rubric so that you will have an idea of what is expected for each grade.
All students in the program will do a weekly check-in by participating in the Live Group Discussion Forum Online or Posted Discussion Forum Online. The student will continue this weekly check-in process for the duration of the program using the instructions found in the Class Syllabus. If a student has missed four weekly Discussion Forum check-ins or has not been consistent with Live Group Discussion Forum Online or Posted Discussion Forum Online, the Instructor may recommend that the student be withdrawn from the program roster (see policy on Satisfactory Progress and Academic Probation).
When ready to submit each of your Course assignments or papers, student will submit each assignment/paper electronically one at a time via secured methods and instructions provided in the Course Syllabus. The student will receive a grade or feedback from the instructor after each completed assignment so that remarks can be considered for continued learning and completing future assignments. Refer to the Grading Rubric.
Labs
While completing each core course, the student will also complete two 1-hour coaching labs for each Course Number BCL 101 through BCL 112. The coaching lab may focus on any topic raised by the person being coached; it does not have to be a topic in the course textbook. The student not the school is responsible for establishing the coaching relationship with a person being coached; this means the student will make himself/herself accessible in a coaching relationship to explore the coaching process for the benefit of the person being coached. Students will refer to the detailed instructions below to see the coaching lab requirements for each course.
Lab Details
While completing each core course, the student will also complete two 1-hour coaching labs for each Course Number BCL 101 through BCL 112. The coaching lab may focus on any topic raised by the person being coached; it does not have to be a topic in the course textbook. The student not the school is responsible for establishing the coaching relationship with a person being coached; this means the student will make himself/herself accessible in a coaching relationship to explore the coaching process for the benefit of the person being coached. Students will refer to the detailed instructions below to see the coaching lab requirements for each course.
Lab Details
Student will put together two 1-hour live coaching sessions recorded with permission for each Course Number BCL 101 through BCL 112. As shown in the Complete Listing of Subjects, the student must submit at least 2 coaching labs for any one core course and a minimum of (8) labs is required for the entire program; the student may choose to complete all of the core course coaching labs depending on his/her outcome goals. After recording the coaching session with the permission of the person being coached, the student will submit an audio recording for performance evaluation purposes and continuous improvement. Coaching Lab should be a coaching session engagement with any individual who is not already a coach (unless the person is a regular client of the student). The coaching lab may be a paid or pro-bono coaching session. Coaching labs enable the student to practice learned techniques and identify strengths and weaknesses, highlight areas for improvement, and track and monitor coaching performance. The labs become a source of motivation and reward for the student to use as a tool to assist in planning their development and growth. Permission must be granted in the recorded session by the individual being coached to use the coaching session. Students will keep a copy of the coaching lab recording file for their records and submit one file for their coaching lab evaluation grade.
Lab File Guidelines
- In MP3, WMA or MP4 (audio) formats. Other formats will not be accepted. 95 megabytes or less for each file. Use a lower bit rate to decrease file size, if needed.
- Student will label the files with student’s name and a number, i.e., JoeSmith1.mp3.
- Providing a URL to download or stream audio recordings will not be accepted.
- A complete coaching session (unedited) lasting between 20 and 60 minutes. Those that exceed 60-minutes will not be scored.
- From an actual live coaching session between the student and a paid or pro-bono client. The individual being coached may not be a coach unless they are a regular client of the student’s practice.
- English language only is acceptable when coaching session is submitted for this course.
Discussion Forum Online
ELTU Instructors offer either a Live Group Discussion Forum Event or an ELTU Student Community Posted Discussion Forum Online. The Discussion Forum is the place for knowledge sharing with those who are enrolled at ELTU currently, or to hear from others who have been enrolled previously and have posted their experiences and comments in reply to the Instructor’s Questions covered in the Course Curriculum / Syllabus. These questions are typically regarding personal, professional, or spiritual transformation, leadership, coaching, change management, or any aspect of the given course or program. Where you see an icon labelled “Discussion Forum” or content labelled as such in your Class syllabus, your participation in the Discussion Forum is required and will be graded to successfully complete the program. Where indicated in your Syllabus, a student may attend a live Discussion Forum via ELTU events or ELTU live seminars offered in lieu of posting to the ELTU student community discussion board. If these live events are available, they will be posted to the ELTU student community discussion boards and listed on your syllabus. If a student has not attended either a Live Discussion Forum Event Seminar or Posted Discussion Forum Online to perform and complete the required weekly check-ins, the Instructor may recommend to the School Director that the student be withdrawn from the program (see policy on Satisfactory Progress and Academic Probation).
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