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Where Applied Arts courses blend Practical Learning and Skills with theoretical
Knowledge in Preparing Students for Careers and Technical Fields.
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An Associate in Biblical Community Theology & Project Management isn't a standard degree; you'd combine an Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies/Theology (focusing on ministry, community, faith) with Project Management skills/certifications (planning, budgeting, leading) to work in church administration, non-profits, missions, or community development, leveraging biblical principles with practical leadership for effective project delivery.
The Associate in Biblical Community Theology & Project Management is about embodying Christian faith through loving, interconnected service within a local area, blending spiritual growth (prayer, Bible study) with practical help (housing, food, counseling) for holistic transformation. Using Project management skills creating authentic bonds one another as Scripture commands, often seen in small groups, outreach to the needy, and justice work, as exemplified by churches.
Here's our to approach it:
Foundational Education (Biblical/Theology):- Focus: Learn doctrine, scripture, ethics, community building, pastoral care.
- Example Degrees: Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies (A.A.B.S.), Associate of Arts in Theological Studies.
- Skills Gained: Leadership, counseling, teaching, understanding faith-based organizations.
Practical Skills (Project Management):
- Focus: Budgeting, scheduling, team leadership, resource allocation, project oversight.
- How to Get It: Look for specific PM courses, certificates or even associate-level business programs.
- Skills Gained: Organization, problem-solving, managing initiatives.
Career Synergy (Combining Both):
- Church Administrator: Manage church events, building projects, and outreach programs.
- Non-Profit Director (Faith-Based): Lead missions, community service, or development projects.
- Missionary/Field Coordinator: Oversee projects and teams in the field.
- Chaplaincy: Use spiritual grounding and organizational skills in hospitals or organization
This time management course is created by military examples from the conscious planning and control of time spent on specific activities to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity. It involves planning, organizing, prioritizing, and controlling how you use your time to achieve your goals and meet deadlines. Effective time management helps you get more done in less time, reduces stress, and can even lead to career success.
Core Principles:
Prioritize: Focus on high-value tasks; don't just react to what comes up.
Plan: Schedule tasks, build routines, and create systems for consistent action.
Prepare: Set realistic goals (SMART goals) and prepare your environment.
Perform: Execute tasks with focus, using techniques like breaking work into chunks.
Popular Techniques
Pomodoro Technique: Work in focused 25-minute intervals (pomodoros) with short breaks.
Time Blocking: Allocate specific blocks of time on your calendar for certain activities.
4 Ds: Delete, Delegate, Defer, Do—a framework for handling tasks.
Eisenhower Matrix: Categorize tasks by Urgency and Importance (Do First, Schedule, Delegate, Delete)
Benefit: Reduced stress and anxiety, Increased productivity and efficiency, Better work-life balance and more free time, and Improved ability to reach goals.
This Project management course is made from military examples involving planning, organizing, and managing resources to achieve specific goals within defined constraints. It's a structured approach that ensures projects are completed efficiently and effectively, meeting stakeholder expectations.
Core Classes
1. Introduction to Project Management
2. Project Management Techniques
3. Project vs. Case Management
4. Budgeting
5. Communication
6. Ethics in Project Management
7. Project Management Control
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8. Leadership and Time Management Essentials
9. Risk Management 101
10. Navigating Microsoft Project
Case Management is an evolving and proactive process aimed at enhancing outcomes, experiences, and value through assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation. This collaborative practice occurs across diverse settings, integrating medical care, mental health support, and social services.
Course Topics
What is Case Management
Managed Care versus Case Management
Case Management Client Populations
Components of Case Management
Case Management Models
Interpersonal, Connecting, and Information
Evaluation and Follow-ups
Job Specializations
Internship Network
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance
Crisis Management and Intervention
Issues with Military Personnel and Families
The late Congresswoman Johnson worked extensively for military personnel and veterans in both her professional and political careers. Her work included serving as a nurse in the U.S. Air Force, becoming the first Black chief psychiatric nurse at the Dallas Veterans Administration (VA) hospital, and later, as a U.S. Representative, influencing legislation related to veterans' affairs and honoring military heroes. We both served together over 17 years on her veterans advisory committee and as her community troubleshooter.
Driven by a strong dedication to military personnel and their families, as well as the broader community, Dr. Johnson has developed a comprehensive class that encompasses various initiatives addressing all aspects of military life. It provides valuable information from the past 20 years Dr. Johnson founded and led an outreach that has played a pivotal role in supporting transitioning Military Personnel and their families through multiple endeavors, providing valuable insights and knowledge.
The course teaches how to outreach to military personnel and their families includes providing resources, information, and assistance to active duty personnel, veterans, and their families, addressing their unique challenges and needs.
Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
Military families deal with many challenges, such as deployments, frequent moves, and stress from military life.
These stresses can affect everyone in the family, including children, spouses, and service members.
Mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and family violence sometimes happen and need to be carefully addressed.
Programs like family counseling, peer support, and online services help military families manage stress and stay resilient.
Understanding military culture and how deployments affect families helps providers offer better support.
Community partnerships and support groups create stronger networks for military families.
Training for counselors and healthcare workers improves the care given to these families.
Outreach programs focus on helping families before problems worsen, teaching coping skills, and building family strength.
In this class you will learn about the relationship between the brain and human behavior as it pertains to the use and abuse of chemical substances. You will be exposed to a broad range of topics in the field of psychology including neuroscience, learning, and even personality theory. The consumption of chemical substances has long preoccupied humans due to curiosity, as well as the natural craving for pleasure, happiness, unique experiences, and in some cases, relief from pain. The downside of this preoccupation is addiction and dependence. The presence in human culture of psychoactive drugs, which are mind-altering chemicals, is ubiquitous and entrenched at various levels of social activity.
Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
• Demonstrate understanding of the history of substance use problems and impact on our society
• Develop comprehensive familiarity of the biological, psychological and social nature and impact of various substances of misuse.
• Understand legal, social, psychological, and political aspects of substance use behavior.
• Critically analyze information provided about substance use on the Internet.
• Appreciate various methods of preventing and treating substance use problems.
• Improve awareness about the nature of addiction.
English as a Second Language (ESL) refers to the process of learning and using English when it is not a person's native language. It encompasses various methods and programs designed to help non-native speakers develop proficiency in English, including grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
Core Topics
Listening: Understanding spoken English in daily life and school.
Speaking: Talking clearly and confidently in English.
Reading: Reading and understanding simple texts and stories.
Writing: Writing sentences, paragraphs, and short essays.
Grammar: Learning basic rules for making correct sentences.
Vocabulary: Building a useful word bank for everyday use.
Pronunciation: Saying English words correctly and naturally.
Culture: Learning about English-speaking cultures and how people communicate.
Learning Skills: Finding ways to learn English better and checking your own progress.
Using Technology: Using computers and apps to practice English.
Practical Language Use: Learning English for school, work, and daily activities.
Navy sailors Dionne Gardner and her nephew Chris Gardner explains that cybersecurity is a broad field, and CompTIA certifications are foundational, with Network+ (networking basics) building skills for Security+ (core security), which then prepares you for advanced roles like Analyst (CySA+), covering threats, vulnerabilities, incident response, and security monitoring with tools like SIEMs.
The course basically cover protecting digital systems by teaching threat identification (phishing, malware, DDoS), defense strategies (encryption, firewalls, access control), network security fundamentals, risk management, and incident response, often using tools like Kali Linux and Nmap to build skills in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and securing networks/cloud environments for a high-demand career
In essence, this dual focus prepares you for roles managing both processes (projects) and people (cases) at an introductory level, with pathways to advance through experience and further certifications
The typical pathway involves obtaining the following certifications in sequence:
Network+ teaches you how networks work (protocols, devices, data flow), crucial for understanding where and how attacks happen, making it a strong stepping stone before diving deep into
Security+, which validates essential skills for securing systems and data
Understanding the difference between personal and professional relationships involves recognizing their distinct purposes, building blocks, and the importance of setting boundaries. While both types of relationships are built on communication, trust, and respect, personal relationships focus on emotional connection and intimacy, while professional relationships prioritize achieving common goals and maintaining a professional demeanor.
Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
Enable students to recognize and differentiate between personal and professional relationships and understand their unique characteristics and roles in individuals’ lives.
Develop an understanding of the interdependence and emotional dynamics that shape the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of relationships.
Foster awareness of the importance of self-disclosure in building trust and intimacy in both personal and professional contexts.
Equip students with skills to manage boundaries effectively between personal and professional roles to maintain ethical standards and healthy interactions.
Explore the impact of occupational stressors, including those specific to military life such as deployment and combat-related trauma, on personal relationships and professional functioning.
Promote understanding of mental health challenges and coping mechanisms relevant to maintaining relationship quality, especially for military personnel.
Enhance communication and conflict resolution skills aimed at maintaining and strengthening relationships in various settings.
Highlight the role of social support networks, including family, peers, and organizational support, in promoting resilience and well-being.
Encourage critical reflection on the interaction between personal identity and professional roles, supporting personal growth and professional development.
Prepare students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations, particularly in high-stress or specialized environments like the military, healthcare, education, and human support fields.
Facilitate appreciation for the interdisciplinary nature of relationship studies, drawing from psychology, sociology, and biblical ethics.
Course Topics
What is a Temperament
Human Development and Family Studies
Psychological and Sociological Facts with Biblical Truths in Relationships
Choices
Friendships
Dating vs Courting
Marriage
Relationships in the Military
Relational Trauma
Psychological and Sociological Facts with Biblical Truths in Relational Healing
This course examines learning what is temperament, the inborn and genetically influenced behavioral style, is a foundational aspect of personality development, while character, encompassing values, ethics, and moral reasoning, develops through experience and social interaction. Temperament sets the stage for personality, but character is shaped by the individual's interactions with their environment.
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