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Earn Academic Credit

Academic Credit Through Titan of Life

High School to Graduate School

We work with your school to design learning experiences that receive academic credit

Embedded Learning Series for All Levels

Individual Students to Entire Schools

We've created an entire learning series embedded within Titan of Life that can work for individual students or entire schools. Our proven model has already been used to award academic credit to students spanning the United States, including those at the nation's leading institutions of higher learning.

Whether you're in high school, college, or graduate school, we work directly with your institution to design a learning experience tailored to your academic requirements.

Who Can Earn Credit?

High school students
Undergraduate students
Graduate students
Entire school programs

Proven Success

Students from leading U.S. institutions have already earned academic credit through this model

Built on the Four Pillars of the Titan

From Melvin L. Burks' Titan of Life

Discipline
The Non-Negotiable Script

Principle:

Structure as freedom, consistent commitment to excellence

From the Book:

Building Empires through disciplined coaching structure

Long Vision
The Crystal Ball Mindset

Principle:

Strategic foresight 1-3 years ahead, never playing catch-up

From the Book:

CEO's ability to see what's coming externally and internally

Resilience
The Dungeon Mentality

Principle:

Unbreakable commitment to persist through setbacks

From the Book:

'Wrap me up' - refusing to quit despite injury or adversity

Service & Dignity
Protection & Compassion

Principle:

Leading by serving the marginalized with dignity

From the Book:

My Bloodline's sacrifice and the New Citizen Program

Choose Your Team

Each team tackles a critical university design challenge

The Discipline Team
The Non-Negotiable Script

Focus Areas:

Active Learning Pedagogy, Formative Assessment, Faculty Training

Project: The Accountability Architecture

Deliverables:

Discipline Script for hybrid/remote engagement
Holistic Assessment System tracking Enduring Skills
Continuous Faculty Training plan on Active Learning
The Long Vision Team
The Crystal Ball on the Future

Focus Areas:

Broad & Integrative Curriculum, Enduring Skills, Borderless Delivery

Project: The Future-Proof Curriculum Model

Deliverables:

5 Interdisciplinary Degree Tracks proposal
Top 3 Enduring Skills integrated into every course
Borderless, Hybrid Delivery plan for global reach
The Resilience Team
The Dungeon Mentality

Focus Areas:

Mandatory HIPs, Student-Centric Model, Holistic Support

Project: The Student Success & Retention Protocol

Deliverables:

Mandatory HIPs Tracking & Support System
Holistic Counseling Services (academic, mental, financial)
Mentor Network - every student paired with Empire Builder
The Service & Dignity Team
Protection, Dignity, and Service

Focus Areas:

Inclusivity & Affordability, Global/Diversity Learning, Purposeful Service

Project: The Dignity & Inclusion Charter

Deliverables:

New Citizen Initiative for marginalized groups
Dignity Audit for all student services and policies
Mandatory Service-Learning requirement for graduation
How Titan of Life Aligns with University Excellence
Evidence-based foundational qualities for modern higher education

Mandatory High-Impact Practices (HIPs)

Dungeon Mentality - sustained effort to complete challenging projects

Active Learning Pedagogy

Discipline & Metamorphosis - taking ownership, following the script

Broad & Integrative Curriculum

Purposeful Metamorphosis - pivot from Business to African American Studies

Focus on Enduring Skills

Long Vision & Discipline - character traits that transform security guard to CEO

Formative & Holistic Assessment

The Pathway - continuous character assessment, not single tests

Inclusivity & Affordability-First

My Bloodline - abject poverty, aunt's sacrifice for education access

Student-Centric Business Model

Empire of Coaching - every employee's role serves the student journey

Flexible & Borderless Delivery

New Mexico State - embracing the unknown, leaving comfort zones

Integrated Global/Diversity Learning

Television Screen & Juneteenth - fight to integrate, not separate

Culture of Purposeful Service

New Citizen Program & My Dignity Back - serve marginalized with dignity

Internship Requirements

1. Purchase Titan of Life

Core textbook for internship curriculum

2. Complete Workshops

Personalized modules based on your talents and interests

3. Team Collaboration

Work with peers on university design challenges

What You'll Gain

Academic Credit

Eligible for university credit at your institution

Professional Portfolio

Real-world higher education design experience

Network & Mentorship

Connect with education leaders and peers

Leadership Skills

Develop Four Pillars: Discipline, Vision, Resilience, Service

Personalized Path

Workshops tailored to your talents and interests

Evidence-Based Learning

Combine Titan principles with higher ed research

Ready to Become a Titan?

Transform your leadership potential into lasting impact. Join the fellowship building the future of higher education.