The University is a FUN filled training program to help develop Scouter excellence in the Baltimore Area Council. All registered Scouters are encouraged to attend so that they may better understand the critical role and function of their position in the Scouting program. This Scouter training experience is planned to:
These results are achieved through a broad curriculum of instruction and recognition of achievement by a series of awards. |
- Cub Scout Leader Program (CSP)
- Scouts BSA Leader Program (SBP)
- College of Commissioner Service Program (BCS, MCS, DCS)
- Continuing Education Program(CED, SND)
- District Committee Program (DSP)
- Doctoral Program (DOC, DCS)
- Venturing Program (VSP)
Each new participant will receive a University of Scouting patch. Participants who complete the degree requirements will be recognized with an appropriate patch segment for that degree and a diploma.
DEGREES
The are two different Degree Courses Available:
- The University of Scouting offers the following Degrees:
- – Bachelor
- – Master
- – Doctoral
- – Fellow
- The College of Commissioner Service offers the following degrees:
- – Bachelor of Commissioner Science
- – Master of Commissioner Science
- – Doctorate of Commissioner Science
The above two degree programs have separate requirements to obtain these degrees. While College of Commissioner Service courses will apply to UoS degrees, most UoS courses will not be accepted for College of Commissioner Service degrees.
For more information, please read more in the Degree information area.
WHAT TO BRING AND WHAT TO WEAR
Each participant should bring a pencil/pen and paper. THIS IS A UNIFORMED EVENT and Scouting is a uniformed service. All participants are encouraged to maintain a proper uniform throughout the entire day.
POLICY STATEMENT
To maintain the stature of the training program of the University and to give a sense of accomplishment to the recipients, the following policies will govern the event:
- All persons on site the day of the event must pre-register with the Baltimore Area Council and register with Carroll Community College the day of the event.
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Any registered Scouter may attend any course of instruction as long as they meet any pre-requisites or other requirements noted in the course description. -
Any registrant for a degree program should have had some orientation at the District level. -
To receive credit for a course a Scouter must attend the entire course and sign the class roster. -
Degrees will be acknowledged by appropriate patches and certificates. Such awards will be made upon verification of completion of the program requirements.. -
When a Scouter completes the Bachelor level, your certificate and segment will be available to pick after session seven has concluded. When a Scouter completes the Master level, all non-course requirements must be verified by their District leadership. Once verified, your the certificate and segment will be available to pick after session seven has concluded. -
Credits for courses completed in other Councils or at National training centers will be given upon presentation of evidence that the course was satisfactorily completed. The Scouter's District Commissioner or District Chairman must approve the credits. The extent to which the BAC University of Scouting may substitute such courses for courses offered will be at the sole discretion of the Program Dean and the University Chancellor. -
Scouters who complete the Bachelor program may take courses required for the Master program. Similarly, Scouters who complete the Masters program may take courses required for the Doctoral program.

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