Welcome to the information page for the
College of Commissioner Science.
Thank you for continuing your training with us.
Thank you for your support for scouting.
Courses from the National College of Commissioner Science curriculum at all levels will be offered. These will cover subject matter enhancing the knowledge and performance of each commissioner. You may complete a degree or refresh your skills by taking a course of interest. Course content is directed toward unit service rather than program areas and therefore courses offered in a local University of Scouting do not meet the requirements for any of the degrees in a College of Commissioner Service.
Questions should be directed to yourcollege dean, Karen Scheel, scheelfamfam@yahoo.com; or one of the assistant deans, Charley Jay, charley.n.jay@gmail.com;Brian McGivern, bmcgivern1003@gmail.com; or David Malkiewicz, commissioner.malk@gmail.com.
The Baltimore Area Council College of Commissioner Science will accept a commissioner’s coursework from any Boy Scouts of America College of Commissioner Science provided an official transcript listing courses from the national curriculum is made available. Commissioners who participated in local courses must have the approval of their college dean or council commissioner to use those courses to fulfill degree requirements. Classes taken at a University of Scouting that are not listed in the BSA National Commissioner Development Curriculum (https://www.scouting.org/commissioners/training/college-ofcommissioner-science/ )will not be accepted for credit. College of Commissioner Science courses that have been retired and archived will continue to be accepted until they sunset at the close of 2023.
The degree requirements for the College of Commissioner Service are as follows:
Bachelor’s Degree
Prerequisites:
-Current registration as a commissioner
-Current BSA Youth Protection Training certificate
-Completion of a Commissioner Basic Training Course
Course Requirements: Completion of seven (7) courses of instruction, including at least five (5) from the National College of Commissioner Science curriculum at the Bachelor’s level. The remaining two (2) courses can be locally created and focus on unit service or be 2 more of the national courses.
2023 University of Scouting & College of Commissioner Service
Class Catalog
BAC College of Comm Service - Bachelors (21) (Scheduled Classes) | ||
BCS116 | 2:45-3:35 PM | Collaborative Assessments |
In order to assess the unit's strengths and needs to build a Unit Service Plan with the unit leaders, this course will discuss the need for collaboration to establish unit goals, as well as need to record unit progress in working toward their goals in Commissioner Tools. Maximum number of participants: 20 | ||
BCS104 | 8:15-9:05 AM | Contacting Units |
At the heart of unit service are the contacts commissioners make with their units. This course examines the role of contacts between commissioners and their units. Maximum number of participants: 20 | ||
BCS107 | 10:10-11 AM | Journey to Excellence Commissioners will gain an understanding the use of the Journey to Excellence (JTE) tool. This will allow the commissioner to support its use in a unit's program, as well as learn of the resources available to support improvement in JTE scores. Maximum number of participants: 20 |
BCS105 | 9:15-10:05 AM | Resolving Common Unit Problems |
This course will build the commissioner's knowledge of the early warning signs of a unit in danger as well as how to support problem-solving. Maximum number of participants: 20 | ||
BCS150 | 3:40-4:30 PM | Roundtables in Unit Service |
This course discusses how the function of roundtables fits into unit service and how to provide unit service before, after and during roundtable. Maximum number of participants: 20 | ||
BCS109 | 11:05-11:55 AM | The Essential Element (A Servant's Heart) |
This course defines the characteristics of servant leadership and how a servant's heart can make an impact in unit service. Maximum number of participants: 20 | ||
BCS114 | 1:50-2:40 PM | Understanding and Communicating with Today's Leaders |
A commissioner will understand the characteristics of generations within scouting's leaders and how this difference makes scouting stronger. Maximum number of participants: 20 | ||
Master’s Degree
Prerequisites:
– Current registration as a commissioner Current BSA Youth Protection Training Certificate
-Completion of Bachelor of Commissioner Science degree
-Earn the Arrowhead Honor
Course Requirements: Completion of seven (7) additional courses of instruction (total of 14), including at least five (5) from the National College of Commissioner Science curriculum at the Master’s level. The remaining two (2) CCS courses can be locally created and focus on unit service. CED 716 – Navigating Difficult Conversations can also qualify as well as two(2) additional CCS master’s level courses.
BAC College of Comm Service - Masters (Scheduled Classes) | ||
MCS311 | 8:15-9:05 AM | All About the ADC |
This course will educate the audience on the purpose of the ADC role and how it benefits commissioner services. Maximum number of participants: 20 | ||
MCS316 | 1:50-2:40 PM | Developing the Unit Service Plan |
The Collaborative Assessment of a unit gives an in-depth picture of the unit, its strengths, and its needs. Working together, the commissioner and the Key 3 develop a Unit Service Plan using information from the Collaborative Assessment and other sources. Maximum number of participants: 20 | ||
MCS315 | 11:05-11:55 AM | Effective Unit Service in Rural Communities |
In this course, the participants will learn about the characteristics of a rural community and how to work with a rural community to maintain an effective unit. While the course discusses small towns in general, there are useful tips for every commissioner when developing community relationships wherever they serve. Maximum number of participants: 20 | ||
MCS309 | 3:40-4:30 PM | Good Commissioners Need Both Head and Heart |
In this course, we will discuss how the servant leadership concept is carried out in service to units using your head and heart to provide the support needed by a unit. Maximum number of participants: 20 | ||
MCS313 | 10:10-11 AM | Onboarding New Commissioners |
In this session we will discuss the importance of onboarding commissioners into their new position and talk about who is responsible for making sure that onboarding occurs. Maximum number of participants: 20 | ||
MCS312 | 9:15-10:05 AM | Recruiting New Commissioners |
This course familiarizes commissioners on the considerations and techniques that support recruiting volunteers who represent the generations of the 21st century. Maximum number of participants: 20 | ||
MCS350 | 2:45-3:35 PM | Unit & Roundtable Commissioners Working Together While unit commissioners and roundtable commissioners wear distinct position patches, both work together to ensure unit leaders have the support they need to succeed. This course describes how this is accomplished. Maximum number of participants: 20 |
Doctorate of Commissioner Science Degree
Prerequisites:
-Current registration as a commissioner
-Current BSA Youth Protection Training Certificate
-Completion of Master of Commissioner Science degree
-Earn the Commissioner Key
Course Requirements:
- Completion of ten (10) additional courses of instruction (total of 24), including at least five (5) courses from the National College of Commissioner Science curriculum at the doctorate level. The remaining five (5) CCS courses can be locally created and focus on unit service. CED 716 – Navigating Difficult Conversations can also qualify. Elective courses may not have been previously applied toward your bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
- Thesis or Project: The topic of a project or thesis needs to be related to unit service and the commissioner’s primary registration – (district commissioner, assistant district commissioner, unit commissioner, roundtable commissioner, etc.). The topic must be pre-approved by the College of Commissioner Science Doctorate program dean or designee. The Council Commissioner or designee may authorize an alternate topic if it is deemed appropriate. The finished project or thesis must be approved by the doctoral dean or designee.
- Commissioner Performance:
- Serve on a college of commissioner science staff (instructor or support staff), or work with training support for commissioners for at least one year.
The award of the Doctoral Degree must be approved by the council commissioner or designee.
The worksheet at this link will help the commissioner maintain the record of their training and awards as well as the approval signatures.
BAC College of Comm Service - Doctorate (Scheduled Classes)
DCS501 8:15-9:05 AM
DCS 501 (DOC 604A) Selecting Your Project / Thesis Topic
This session assists Doctoral Candidates in selecting their Project / Thesis concept.
Maximum number of participants: 20
DCS501 1:50-2:40 PM
DCS 501 (DOC 604A) Selecting Your Project / Thesis Topic
This session assists Doctoral Candidates in selecting their Project / Thesis concept.
Maximum number of participants: 20
DCS503 9:15-10:05 AM
DCS 503 (DOC 605A) Developing Your Project / Thesis
This session covers the Project / Thesis outline and a variety of suggestions for writing and revising the report.
Maximum number of participants: 20
DCS503 2:45-3:35 PM
DCS 503 (DOC 605A) Developing Your Project / Thesis
This session covers the Project / Thesis outline and a variety of suggestions for writing and revising the report.
Maximum number of participants: 20
DCS509 8:15-9:05 AM
Legacy of Servant Leadership
In this course the characteristics of servant leadership as well as understanding its role and legacy in scouting will be discussed.
Maximum number of participants: 20
DCS550 9:15-10:05 AM
Leveraging Roundtables in Unit Service
In this course, top-quality unit service to the units in your district or council can be accomplished through maximum usage of the roundtable program by incorporating the needs of the local units into the agenda.
Maximum number of participants: 20
DCS516 11:05-11:55 AM
Succeeding with the Unit Service Plan
The Collaborative Assessment of a unit gives an in-depth picture of the unit, its strengths, and its needs. Working together, the commissioner and the Key 3 develop a Unit Service Plan using information from the Collaborative Assessment and other sources.