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Division of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Overview

The Division of Education and Behavioral Sciences offers an undergraduate education embedded within the College’s mission and core values. Through blending liberal arts with the Christian faith, faculty members provide high-quality instruction coupled with a wide range of experiences to guide students in attaining and applying academic knowledge, skills, dispositions, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and current research in their chosen fields.

Unlock Your Potential at Brewton-Parker College

The Division of Education and Behavioral Sciences offers an undergraduate education embedded within the College’s mission and core values. Through blending liberal arts with the Christian faith, faculty members provide high-quality instruction coupled with a wide range of experiences to guide students in attaining and applying academic knowledge, skills, dispositions, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and current research in their chosen fields.

Programs of Study

Early Childhood Education Middle Grades Education Psychology
Criminal Justice Special Education
Secondary Education, English Secondary Education, Science

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BPC Nursing Program Earns ACEN Accreditation

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Mount Vernon, Georgia – Brewton-Parker College (BPC) is proud to announce that the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is now accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing [...]

BPC Hosts Amy Denty, GaDOE Director of Literacy

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Mount Vernon, Georgia - On Monday, September 9th, Brewton-Parker College (BPC) was honored to host Amy Denty, Director of Literacy for the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). Local educators and [...]

English

Overview

By earning your Bachelor of Arts in English at BPC, you will lay the foundation for a versatile career. As you study great works of literature, you will simultaneously cultivate writing and critical thinking skills as you develop a unique sensitivity to other peoples and cultures. These skills will further develop your creativity, which, coupled with a proficiency in communication and writing, will set you apart from the crowd as you apply for jobs in a wide variety of disciplines.  

Filtered through our commitment to a biblically-centered curriculum, your studies will maintain respect for the unique voices of others as you examine the realities of a fallen world and pursue Christian principles of redemption and reconciliation. With a minor in creative writing, you can further expand your creativity as you examine the social, philosophical, and moral themes that have shaped today’s society. 

By the time you complete your Bachelor of Art in English, you will be able to: 

  1. Develop mastery of the English language in all respects: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
  2. Read critically and with discernment, locating works of literature geographically, chronologically, and by genre. They will identify broader movements and traditions within British, American, and global literatures in English while maintaining respect for the unique voices of individual writers. 
  3. Apply the liberal arts, literary theory, and philosophy of literature to read literature in light of other disciplines, recognizing both the value and limitations of these varied approaches. 
  4. Locate language and literature within the Great Tradition, examining literature in light of its antecedents in the Bible and in classical literature and philosophy. Students will demonstrate a particular sensitivity for the moral value of literature, in documenting the realities of a fallen world, and in offering aspirations toward redemption and reconciliation.

History

Overview

Become an active historian and scholar as you explore the historical events that have shaped our world. Through our Bachelor of Arts in History Program, you will be challenged to think critically, analyze deeply, and communicate thoroughly. These challenges will prepare you for a wide variety of careers.

While you can certainly earn this degree at any state or public institution, by selecting BPC, you are selecting a program that is rooted firmly in a biblical worldview. Our professors recognize their role in the classroom as a sacred charge. They dedicate themselves to helping you find your full potential as you seek God’s purpose for your life. Whether you’re studying the broad strokes of world civilization or preparing your senior research paper, our experienced professors will guide you through each step. 

By the time you earn your Bachelor of Arts in History, you will be able to:

  1. Critically analyze ways in which past civilizations rose and fell and the impact thereof on the people of those societies. 
  2. Critically analyze ways in which past events have shaped modern politics and culture. 
  3. Write and speak in a scholarly and professional manner. 
  4. Students will be able to construct research papers/articles using various historical methodologies and research styles.

Dr. Beverly Faircloth

Division Chair and Assistant Professor of Education

Dr. Justin Russell

Provost and Assistant Professor of Education

Dr. Roger Byrd

Associate Professor of Social Sciences

Lisa Kelley

Part-Time Assistant Professor of Education

Barbara Reid

Assistant Professor of English

Dr. Tony Wardlaw

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Physical Address
201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle
Mount Vernon, GA 30445

Mailing Address
P. O. Box 197
Mount Vernon, GA 30445

912-583-2241 |  1-800-342-1087

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Purpose

The purpose of the nursing program is to prepare graduates who have the knowledge and skills to provide patient-centered holistic care that is safe, compassionate, honoring to Christ, and that meets the healthcare needs of diverse populations.

Mission Statement

In concert with Brewton-Parker College’s mission, the School of Nursing is committed to provide nursing education through the application of biblical truth to promote the formation of graduates who engage in evidence-based practice, lifelong learning, and servant leadership through the development of clinical reasoning, professional nursing skills, and Christian values.

Joanna Phillips-Mock

Student Enrichment Director

Joanna Phillips-Mock is a proud third generation Baron, both as a student and a staff member.

Beginning her teaching career in Middle Georgia in 1995, Mrs. Mock worked with a state funded program that served some of the most disadvantaged special needs students within the local school districts. She ultimately moved into leadership positions within the organization, serving and training others in multiple initiatives. She enjoys working with students of all ages to recognize and to achieve their greatest potential.

Mrs. Mock holds a Bachelor’s degree from Brewton-Parker College, a Master's degree in Education with a concentration in Behavior Disorders, and an Education Specialist degree in Educational Administration from Georgia College and State University. She resides in Ailey, Georgia, with her husband Don, their son Tye Lewis, her mother Carol Joyce, and multiple fur babies. She enjoys traveling, gardening, camping, and attending concerts.

Candace Lilford

Profeessional Tutor

Candace Lilford graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Theatre Generalism in 2021 from Anderson University and with her master’s degree in English Literature in 2023 from the University of Alabama. She presently serves as Professional Tutor for the Student Enrichment Center while also teaching sections of ENG 101 and 102. 

As part of her two-year master's program, Ms. Lilford taught sections of ENG 101 and 102, while also serving as teaching assistant for British Literature Survey courses and volunteering in the university’s Writing Center. Ms Lilford has also presented papers at the Hudson Strode Conference and the South Eastern Christian and Literature Conference as well as working on various theatrical productions.

Born in North Carolina of South African descent, Ms. Lilford has lived in Uganda, Botswana, South Africa, and Trinidad before settling in Mount Vernon with her family in 2016, where she attended Brewton-Parker College as a dual enrollment student. She presently resides in Mount Vernon with her family and spends her free time watching old TV shows.

Linda Armstrong

Academic Advising and Career Specialist

Linda Armstrong earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Technology from Southeastern Technical College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Walden University. Throughout her career, Linda has worked with diverse populations, including at-risk youth and families and youth in crisis because of mental health and other issues. Her empathetic nature has made her an effective advocate for those in need. In addition to her professional work, Linda is also is committed to volunteerism. She has dedicated countless hours as a youth mentor, and to teaching about her faith at various Christian organizations. She believes in the power of positivity and its ability to transform not only her life but also the lives of others.

"If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you will look forward, do so prayerfully. But the wisest course would be to be present in the present gratefully." ~ Maya Angelou

Willie Ford

Academic Advising and Career Specialist

Greetings, Baron Nation!

It's truly a joy to be back in a place that has shaped me so profoundly. I'm Willie Ford, a proud 2022 graduate of historic Brewton-Parker College, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a Minor in Education. Following my graduation, I embarked on a journey in education, teaching Special Education within the Vidalia City School District. In addition to my role as an educator, I had the privilege of serving as the Unit Director at the J.D. Rabun Boys and Girls Club. All the while, I was honored to pastor at the esteemed New Hope Baptist Church of Rhine, Georgia. With God's grace, I managed these responsibilities, and now, I'm thrilled and ready to contribute to the welfare of our students, aiming to inspire through service.

Dusty Arnold

Mental Health Counselor

Dusty Arnold  is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst as well as a BPC alumnus. He has years of experience working with a variety of mental health issues including anxiety, grief, and challenges related to Autism. He specializes in behavior-related interventions that can help college students build on their strengths to set achievable goals while also learning how to deal with the thoughts and feelings that sometimes get in the way. He incorporates Biblical values and evidence-based treatments to meet students wherever they happen to be on their journey to spiritual and psychological health. 

Carl Anthony "Tony" Wardlaw

Assistant Student Enrichment Director & Student Success Coach

Carl Anthony “Tony” Wardlaw – For over 25 years, Dr. Wardlaw has worked in leadership, counseling, and pastoring. Beginning with working in middle management for a manufacturing company in Douglas, GA, Dr. Wardlaw has also worked in the academic, nonprofit, public, and private sectors. Additionally, he served over 7 years in the United States Military as a Military Intelligence Officer before resigning his commission as a Captain in the Army.

Currently serving as the Assistant Director of the Student Enrichment Center, Student Success Coach, and Adjunct Faculty at Brewton-Parker College in Mount Vernon, GA, he also serves as the Pastor of The Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Dublin, GA.

As a member of the renowned International Gospel Singing Group, The Wardlaw Brothers, Dr. Wardlaw has traveled all over the nation and abroad ministering and singing the Gospel of Christ Jesus. Dr. Wardlaw has served as a consultant for various agencies and has worked as a Fatherhood Coordinator and G.E.D. instructor within the Technical College System of Georgia and participates in local and national civic and philanthropic work.

Dr. Wardlaw holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in International Business from the University of Georgia, two master's degrees from Troy University (Master of Science in Clinical Counseling and Psychology and Master of Education in Counseling), and a Doctorate in Education from Argosy University in Organizational Leadership. Dr. Wardlaw is a Lifetime Silver Member of The NAACP and a member of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He is happily married to the former Mrs. Stephanie Scott. They have 3 Children; Chambria, Marc, and Carleigh.

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