Northwind
Fellows
BAL / MAL
Dual Degree
Public Safety Concentration
The BAL/MAL Dual Degree
Completion Program combines the
Bachelor of Arts in Leadership &
Master of Arts in Leadership.
This Dual Degree Completion Program utilizes prior learning experience along with new learning CBE modalities to complete individual courses.
The Dual Degree Program also includes cross-listed courses that count toward both degrees.
BAL/MAL COURSE of STUDY
Tier One
Life Skills (BAL)
Vocation (BAL)
Skills in Research and Communication (BAL)
Knowing Yourself (BAL)
Context and Culture (BAL)
Context and Interpretation (BAL)
Understanding and Working with Others (BAL)
Developing Learning and Thinking Skills (BAL)
Specialization: Exploring the Field (BAL)
Specialization: Resource Review (BAL)
Specialization: Historical Imagination (BAL)
Tier Two
Personal Initiative (BAL)
Context for Vocation (BAL)
Vocational Projects (BAL)
Reflection in Community (MAL)
Contextual Project (MAL)
Collaborative Leadership (MAL)
Culture and Context (MAL)
Developmental Leadership (MAL)
Holistic Well Being (MAL)
Mentored Life (MAL)
MAL
Degree
Public Safety Concentration
Gain a deeper understanding of the principles and practices of effective leadership while developing expertise in your chosen vocation.
This context-based program provides the opportunity for students to engage in real-time projects and situational learning while developing personal resources. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a mentor team to craft a program of study that helps develop expertise in leadership that’s relevant to your specific vocation.
MAL COURSE of STUDY
Holistic Well Being (MAL)
Developmental Leadership (MAL)
Collaborative Leadership (MAL)
Reflection in Community (MAL)
Culture and Context (MAL)
Contextual Project (MAL)
Mentored Life (MAL)
Northwind Fellows uses
Competency-based education (CBE).
CBE is a system of instruction and assessment focused on a student's ability to demonstrate mastery of specific skills, knowledge, and abilities (competencies) rather than on time spent in a classroom. In CBE, students advance by mastering content at their own pace, receiving ongoing, data-driven feedback and support, and demonstrating their learning through meaningful assessments. The goal is to ensure every student achieves the required competencies to be successful, making learning outcomes constant and time the variable.
PROGRAM COSTS
Application Fee - Waived
$600.00 Starting Well Experience
$600.00 Continuing Well Experience
$600.00 Graduation Experience
$450.00 Monthly Accelerator Pathway Fee (Tuition and Student Fee)
BAL/MAL 36 month average length of program with prior learning experience
MAL 18 month average length of program with prior learning experience
NORTHWIND - KAIROS UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP:
Northwind is a contextualization partner of Kairos University (www.kairos.edu).
As an contextualized partner, Northwind leverages most aspects of Kairos while continuing to be a separate legal entity with its own governance, institutional authority, and management structures. Northwind provides local mentors, learning resources, and support for Kairos students.
KAIROS UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION:
Kairos University holds regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) which is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education (CHEA).
Robert J. Duncan, Jr.
Dr. Duncan is the founder of Northwind Consortia. His past experience as a college president has provided the foundation for new ground-breaking educational programs.
He has over 40 years of public safety service experience including:
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Volunteer Consultant for Disaster Services at the American Red Cross - Harriman Metropolitan Division.
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American Red Cross liaison to the NY State Office of Emergency Management
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Volunteer staff member of the NJ State Office of Emergency Management.
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Founding Chair of the NJ State Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
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Training Officer, Wyckoff Ambulance Corps, Wyckoff NJ
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Chief, Hemlock Farms Fire & Rescue, Lords Valley, PA
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Deputy Fire Coordinator,
Pike Co, PA -
Reserve Deputy & Deputy Director of Emergency Management, Muskogee, OK.
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CBRNE Trainer after completing the US Army CBRNE train-the-trainer program and COBRA school.
Robert J. Duncan, III.
Mr. Duncan is the legal advisor of Northwind Consortia. He holds a JD degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law and a LLM from Tulsa University College of Law.
He public safety service experience including:
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Member, Hemlock Farms Fire & Rescue, Lords Valley, PA
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Reserve Deputy, Muskogee, OK.
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Attorney and Legal Advisor for the Bacone College Campus Police.
He currently serves as an Attorney Advisor and Senior Instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Artesia, NM.
His areas of specialization include:
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History of Indian Law
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Indian Country Felonies
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Use of Force
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Police Legal Advisor
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History of the 6th Ammendment.,
