build your future
Campbell University and
Arise Collective
can help you
get the education you desire!
PARTNERSHIP PURPOSE
The Anonymous Trust recently provided scholarship funding to Campbell University for the purpose of assisting seven (7) former justice-involved women in completing the associate’s degree through Campbell University’s downtown Raleigh, NC campus located at 225 Hillsborough Street.
Arise Collective has partnered with Campbell University to provide housing and wrap-around services (case management, transportation, and educational consultant support).
- A private four-year, Christian institution of higher education located in Buies Creek, NC (main campus)
- Average cost after financial aid per year – $26K
- 90% of students receive scholarships or some form of financial aid
- 1 of only 5 private universities in North Carolina to receive the highest accreditation level
- More than 150 degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences
- Acceptance rate – 81%
- Graduation rate – 52%
- “Service is at the heart of our mission as a Christian university.” -Dr. J. Bradley Creed, President
- Mission: To graduate students with exemplary academic and professional skills who are prepared for purposeful lives and meaningful service
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSE)
- A minimum reading score of the 10th-grade level
- Successful assessment completion for the ACCUPLACER Test (a series of tests that evaluate students’ skills in reading and writing to help college administrators place them in courses that match their skills)
- Released from prison within the past year
- Reside in housing provided by Arise Collective/IPMW
- Interest in pursuing the Associate’s degree in Behavioral Science or General Education
- Commitment to educational success
PROGRAM BENEFITS
- Having been in prison is not seen as a barrier; instead, your learned experience together with your academic knowledge and skills set you up for success
- For this initiative, you will have direct access to Dr. Doris Bullock, Chief Outreach and Education Officer
- You will be assigned an academic advisor by Campbell University
- The courses and expectations are the same as those for any other student at Campbell, so you know that you will come out with the skills to succeed
- Either degree from Campbell University, one of the best private universities in North Carolina, will take a great deal of work. Classes either meet once a week at night or are asynchronous – work is done at your schedule, with weekly assignments. All classes have online assignments
DEGREE OPTIONS
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE -
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
- 62 total credit hours needed for degree (40 general education core courses, 18 behavioral sciences concentration courses and 4 electives).
- Prepares students for work in the human services field. It sets the groundwork for graduates to work as a peer support specialist, with a core of liberal arts education combined with courses in social work, sociology, and psychology.
- Graduates from this program are qualified to work as peer counselors, with position titles such as case work aide, clinical social work aide, family service assistant, social work assistant, addictions counselor assistant, and human service worker. You can continue on with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, with a minor in Addiction Studies, to prepare you for higher level jobs and moving ahead.
- These occupations are projected to grow 17% from 2020 to 2030.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS -
GENERAL EDUCATION
- 62 total credit hours needed for degree (36 general education core courses and 26 semester hours of electives).
- A generalist degree that provides maximum flexibility for entry level employment, career growth, or continuing education.
- This program gives you a large number of electives, and you can tailor your degree to focus on different subjects, such as Business, Information Technology, Education, Christian Studies, Criminal Justice, and many others.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Cohort II (1-2 students)
- Admissions application (Campbell University)
- Arise Collective review of application & selection process
- Arise Collective interview
- Applicants selected complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- New student orientation will be scheduled prior to the start of classes (Campbell University)
- You will meet the faculty and your academic advisor and get registered for classes
- Transportation to on campus classes, if needed
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
How much does the program cost?
- The financial cost to you will be minimal to none. We cover a full scholarship, room, and board while school is in session, transportation to classes, and more. You may be asked to contribute towards incidentals. We will also ask you to seek federal Pell Funds to offset the cost of instruction. In all, the primary cost will be your time, energy, and effort – it will take a lot of those!
What about books and a computer?
- All books, supplies, and a laptop computer will be provided for you at no cost to you.
When will the program start?
- The program is slated to start in August 2023
- Classes begin Monday, August 14th
How long will it take to complete the program?
- If you take two courses per term, you will finish this program in two (2) years. There are five (5) terms per year, each one lasting eight (8) weeks.
- English 100 and Math 100 are required as pre-requisite English and Math courses unless documentation is provided showing one of the following: minimum SAT/ACT scores, minimum COMPASS or ASSET placement test scores, or completion of previous college English and Math courses.
- COSU 100 – Campbell Seminar must be passed in the first semester.
- Must meet the 62 credit requirement to graduate.
If I am accepted into the program, can I work?
- Yes, all courses in this program are offered either in the evening/at night on campus, online, or in hybrid (combined) modes.
- English and Math courses will be taken in the evening/at night on campus.
What happens if I don’t finish the program?
- You will receive credit for all courses you have completed, and you can either finish your degree later or transfer the courses to another university.
What if I struggle while enrolled in the program?
- You should expect to struggle. Everyone struggles with some part of their college education. However, you will have a dedicated academic advisor from Campbell University and a committed Chief Outreach and Education Officer from Arise Collective who will help guide and counsel you through the program.
- We also have tutors available 24 hours a day for challenging courses.
- Required to have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the major (Behavioral Science or General Studies) and overall to graduate.
If you have any questions about (or issues with) this application, please contact:
Dr. Doris Bullock
education@arise-collective.org
(919) 727-7485