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Education & 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. 

Programs of Study

Look through our programs and find the fit that’s right for you.

Early Childhood Education
Middle Grades Education
Psychology
Criminal Justice

General Learning Goals:

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.

The Education Programs, Early Childhood Education and Middle Grades Education, seek to guide teacher candidates in achieving the standards of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) and the “Model Core Teaching Standards and Learning Progressions for Teachers” of the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC)*, incorporated in the state standards by GaPSC Educator Preparation Rule 505-3-.01. In addition to the GaPSC and InTASC standards, the Education Programs seek to expose students to a biblical worldview of education and challenge them to integrate Christian faith in their educational practice.

*The InTASC standards can be found at the following web site maintained by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO): https://www.ccsso.org/Resources/Publications/InTASC_Model_Core_Teaching_Standards_and_Learning_Progressions_for_Teachers_10.html

Graduates earning a BA in Behavioral Studies with a concentration in psychology will achieve the following objectives:

  1. Knowledge base in psychology: Students will understand the major concepts in all courses as reflected in the required curriculum
  2. Scientific research in psychology: Students will apply scientific reasoning to interpret psychological data and research
  3. Ethical and social sensitivity: Students will utilize ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practices and consider the salient sociocultural factors.
  4. Professional development: Students will demonstrate psychological content and skills to career goals.

 

Graduates earning a BA in Behavioral Studies with a concentration in criminal justice will achieve the following objectives:

  1. Students will be able to read, analyze, and apply criminal justice texts, laws, cases, and research.
  2. Students will be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  3. Students will recognize common ethics-related situations encountered by criminal justice professionals and will be prepared to respond appropriately.
  4. Students will be prepared to work in the field of criminal justice with sensitivity to and recognition of cultural and socioeconomic differences.

Department Faculty

Dr. Beverly S. Faircloth

Division Chair, Assistant Professor of Education

Dr. Roger Byrd

Associate Professor of Social Sciences

Lisa Kelley

Part-Time Assistant Professor of Education

Barbara Reid

Associate Professor of Education

Dr. Justin Russell

Division Chair,
Assistant Professor of Education

Dr. Tony Wardlaw

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Licensure and Certification Disclosure

Brewton-Parker College is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA) which allows us to provide distance learning programs (both online and in the form of supervised field experiences) and coursework to residents of states other than Georgia. NC-SARA membership, however, does not grant reciprocity or exempt us from state professional licensing requirements. As a result, licensing and/or certification requirements in Georgia may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain a license in other states.
 
Brewton-Parker’s teacher education programs are designed to prepare students for certification/licensure in the state of Georgia. Completing a program does not guarantee certification/licensure, but it allows students to become eligible for state certification/licensing in Georgia. While several states accept Georgia programs for certification/licensing purposes, Brewton-Parker cannot guarantee that other states will recognize our programs. For more information for reciprocity across states, please contact the education certification board in the state which you wish to investigate. Click here for Brewton-Parker College’s official Certification and Licensure disclosure.

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

Campus Security

(912)-253-9280

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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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