Special Programs and Study Opportunities
Seminary Extension
Non-duplicating seminary extension credits up to a maximum of six (6) hours may be applied to the degree program.
Teacher Education for Non-traditional Students
To meet the higher education needs of employees of local public school districts and other non-traditional students, Blue Mountain Christian University provides a program in elementary education. Experiences and training are provided to enhance the classroom skills needed. Special program features include:
- Elementary education classes are offered and scheduling allowed at all levels of the program.
- Each student must ultimately meet requirements for admission into the teacher education program.
- All courses are taught by Blue Mountain Christian University faculty members and meet accreditation and licensure requirements.
- A tuition grant/scholarship is awarded.
- Federal financial aid may be available for students taking twenty-four hours per year (two courses each fall and spring semester and four courses during the summer).
Continuing Education Experiences
The purpose of Continuing Education is to make available the educational services of the University to persons who have need of further learning experiences but are unable to participate in regularly scheduled course offerings.
The University offers courses, workshops, seminars, and other experiences from time to time for continuing personal and professional development which do not carry academic credit. Any of these continuing education experiences, which are taken as a non-credit experience, are not subsequently eligible to be changed to academic credit.
Exclusion of Portfolio-based Experiential Learning
Although recognized guides, such as those published by the American Council on Education and the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, make provision for awarding credit for portfolio-based experiential learning, Blue Mountain Christian University does not award academic credit for portfolio-based experiential learning.