Online Graduate Programs

In our ministry, we're currently working with a lot of Hispanics, and I found myself unequipped to be able to counsel them. That drove me to have a desire and a passion to better equip myself with a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling degree to help them with their needs.

The reason why SCOPE works so well within the context of ministry is because of its flexibility. I'm able to take my classes, work with my family, take care of the ministry, take care of work, and do all these things at the same time without having any conflict with my schedule.

We have a Puerto Rican family who live in our neighborhood behind our church building. The man has several kids, and the lady that he's with right now has three kids, and not all three kids are from the same father. It just clicked with me, “How do I deal with people who, even though they are one home, all come from different broken homes?” That was the one thing that made me think about counseling. I wanted to help them in the best way possible.

Coach John Shoffner invested in me as a basketball player at Webber International University. Years later, I returned to the program to be his assistant coach. When he stepped down, I took the opportunity to apply for the head coaching position. I thought I would be a viable candidate, but I was turned down twice. It felt like a huge setback. 

It was disappointing to realize my basketball knowledge was not enough to be a head coach at the collegiate level. I was told I needed a master's degree for advanced training in organizational leadership. The Sport Administration and Coaching program was flexible and affordable, helping me unlock what seemed impossible.

SCOPE helped me accomplish my dream of being the head basketball coach at my alma mater. It equipped me with the tools to guide my players in their relationships with each other and, most importantly, with Jesus Christ. I have learned valuable skills to lead others on and off the court and teach my players how to deal with their own adversity.

I graduated from Bob Jones University with a BS in Sport Management in 2020 and played on the basketball team at BJU. My assistant coach suggested I go into the master's program, and I was inspired by my dad who has his master’s degree in Sport Administration and has worked in coaching and administration his whole career.

I am currently working as a full-time graduate assistant in the athletic department at Bob Jones Academy and as an assistant basketball coach at the university. SCOPE offers all 30 credits of my Sport Administration and Coaching master's online. The class structure fits my schedule perfectly. 

My passion in life is reaching as many kids as I can. I want to mentor them—in sports and in bigger ways. Eventually, I'd like to be an athletic director or maybe even a coach at the college level.

Growing up in Flint, Michigan, I always dreamed of becoming a doctor. Throughout junior high and high school, I focused intensely on medical studies. However, my perspective shifted during my first year at Bob Jones University. I was introduced to various fields within public health that I hadn’t previously considered. This exposure broadened my understanding and ignited a new passion for addressing community health challenges more holistically.

When I decided to shift my focus from medicine to public health, I needed an affordable program that offered both flexibility and hands-on experience. SCOPE’s Master of Public Health program was an ideal choice, providing an online format that allowed me to manage my studies alongside work and family responsibilities. The program’s affordability, interactive approach, and strong support system were exactly what I needed to succeed.

My goal was to utilize my education to tackle the public health challenges in my community. With SCOPE’s training, I aimed to build trust, support recovery efforts, and improve overall public health in Flint. I wanted to apply my skills to create tangible change and contribute to a healthier, more resilient community.