Beginning fall 2009, the College of Coastal Georgia will offer Bachelor’s degrees in business
administration, early childhood/ special education, and middle grades education. In early Spring 2010, a Bachelor’s in nursing will be offered. Each of these programs will combine unique blends of classroom instruction, supervised field experiences and internship opportunities. In the coming years, the College expects to grow significantly, adding expanded curriculum and a range of student services.

Business

Integrating an innovative curriculum, highly regarded faculty, a supportive academic
environment, and a vibrant business community, the new BBA will focus on
development of sound decision-making skills and the utilization of technology to
increase efficiency. All students will participate in an internship program and servicelearning
activities, focusing on developing entrepreneurial spirit and skills.
BBA graduates will be able to apply fundamental concepts of business administration
to decision-making; conduct relevant independent research; apply the principles of
business ethics; utilize appropriate technology for modern business management; and
apply critical thinking skills when making business decisions. Specific learning
outcomes include applying accounting and financial management operations to
enhance business decision-making; discussing economic factors associated with
government, business, and consumer environments; applying theoretical techniques to
analyze markets; integrating marketing information into a strategic plan; articulating
the external and internal environments of a business organization; formulating
appropriate strategies in the context of competitive forces and environmental factors;
conceptualizing the ethical responsibilities of business; and understanding the social
consequences of business decisions.

Education

The education programs have been carefully designed to provide teacher candidates
with the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to bring all children to high levels
of learning in Georgia schools. Graduates will be prepared to become teacher leaders
of the future. Blending traditional and non-traditional approaches to teacher
preparation with a focus on content knowledge expertise, effective teaching strategies,
classroom management, and critical language acquisition, graduates will enter the
teaching profession poised to meet the challenges of current and future classrooms.

For more infomation call the Department Office at (912) 279-5843 or email Kathy Halliwell at khalliwell@ccga.edu

Nursing

The College will initiate a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) and an RN to BSN
program in 2010. These BSN programs will provide a broad-based background in
education and nursing. Students will enhance their knowledge base through service
learning, with opportunities to participate in research projects, work with
developmentally delayed individuals, as well as participate in health care for
international visitors and clients seen in free medical clinics. These experiences
enrich the learning process, teach civic responsibilities and strengthen the community.
Graduates will be prepared for professional roles, including leadership and
management, in multiple health care settings.

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