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Academic Programs Available

For administrative purposes, the University is composed of the following academic divisions which offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees: The College of Business, Mary C. Crowley College of Christian Faith, Dorothy M. Bush College of Education, College of Fine Arts, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Gary Cook School of Leadership, Graduate School of Ministry, and Provost.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Dallas Baptist University offers undergraduate certificates in multiple fields of study. With the working adult in mind, certificate programs are designed for individuals who are seeking to prepare for new careers or promotions, gain or refine expertise in a particular area of study, enhance educational or professional credentials, or to pursue a course of study simply for self-enrichment. 

ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

Dallas Baptist University offers seven two-year associate degree programs: Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts (Teacher Preparation), Associate of Biblical Studies, Associate of Business Administration, Associate of Christian Studies, Associate of Interdisciplinary Studies, and Associate of Science. These programs are designed to provide a strong foundation in the liberal arts or business and prepare students for future academic success if that is their desire. The associate degree also aids those who may need to enter the business world more quickly than a four-year degree program would allow. 

BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMS

Dallas Baptist University offers undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BAS), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS), Bachelor of Music (BM), Bachelor of Musical Arts (BMA), Bachelor of Music Education (BME), and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees. The University, through its seven colleges and one school, offers 86 undergraduate majors leading to the bachelor's degree. 

ACCELERATED BACHELOR'S AND MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS

Dallas Baptist University offers several accelerated Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs which combine compatible bachelor and master’s degrees, allowing motivated students the opportunity to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree in a single accelerated process. In some cases, students can complete both degrees with only one additional year of study and earn both diplomas upon graduation.

College of Business

Bachelor’s and Accelerated Degree Programs Offered:

BBA

  • Accounting

  • Camp and Recreation Management

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Finance

  • Hotel/Hospitality Management

  • Management

  • Marketing

  • Systems Technology and Information Management

Accelerated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees:

  • BBA in Accounting/MBA in Accounting

  • BBA in Entrepreneurship/MBA in Entrepreneurship

  • BBA in Entrepreneurship/MS Management (Entrepreneurship)

  • BBA in Finance/MBA in Finance

  • BBA in Management/MA in Management

  • BBA in Management/MBA in Management

College of Business Professional Studies Track

BAS

  • Health Care Management

BBS

  • Accounting

  • Business Administration

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Finance

  • Hotel and Hospitality Management

  • Management

  • Marketing

  • Systems Technology and Information Management

 Accelerated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees:

  • BBS in Business Administration/MBA

  • BBS in Management/MA in Management  

  • BBS in Management/MBA in Management

Mary C. Crowley College of Christian Faith

Bachelor’s and Accelerated Degree Programs Offered:

BA

  • Biblical Studies

BA/BS

  • Christian Studies

  • Intercultural Studies (Missions)

  • Philosophy

Accelerated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees:

  • BA in Biblical Studies/MA in Children’s Ministry

  • BA in Biblical Studies/MA in Christian Counseling

  • BA in Biblical Studies/MA in Christian Ministry

  • BA in Biblical Studies/MA in Discipleship

  • BA in Biblical Studies/MA in Family Ministry

  • BA in Biblical Studies/MA in Global Leadership

  • BA in Biblical Studies/MA in Student Ministry

  • BA in Biblical Studies/MA in Theological Studies

  • BA in Biblical Studies/MA in Worship Studies

  • BA/BS in Christian Studies/MA in Children’s Ministry

  • BA/BS in Christian Studies/MA in Christian Counseling

  • BA/BS in Christian Studies/MA in Christian Ministry

  • BA/BS in Christian Studies/MA in Discipleship

  • BA/BS in Christian Studies/MA in Family Ministry

  • BA/BS in Christian Studies/MA in Global Leadership

  • BA/BS in Christian Studies/MA in Student Ministry

  • BA/BS in Christian Studies/MA in Theological Studies

  • BA/BS in Christian Studies/MA in Worship Studies

  • BA/BS in Intercultural Studies (Missions)/MA in Children’s Ministry

  • BA/BS in Intercultural Studies (Missions)/MA in Christian Counseling

  • BA/BS in Intercultural Studies (Missions)/MA in Christian Ministry

  • BA/BS in Intercultural Studies (Missions)/MA in Discipleship

  • BA/BS in Intercultural Studies (Missions)/MA in Family Ministry

  • BA/BS in Intercultural Studies (Missions)/MA in Global Leadership

  • BA/BS in Intercultural Studies (Missions)/MA in Student Ministry

  • BA/BS in Intercultural Studies (Missions)/MA in Theological Studies

  • BA/BS in Intercultural Studies (Missions)/MA in Worship Studies

College of Christian Studies Professional Studies Track

BAS

  • Christian Ministries

Accelerated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees:

  • BAS in Christian Ministries/MA in Children’s Ministry

  • BAS in Christian Ministries/MA in Christian Counseling

  • BAS in Christian Ministries/MA in Christian Ministry

  • BAS in Christian Ministries/MA in Global Leadership

  • BAS in Christian Ministries/MA in Theological Studies

Dorothy M. Bush College of Education 

Bachelor’s and Accelerated Degree Programs Offered:

BA/BS

  • Core Subjects Early Childhood - Grade 6 Teacher Certification (Interdisciplinary Academic Major)

  • English Language Arts and Reading Grades 4-8 Teacher Certification (Interdisciplinary Academic Major)

  • Mathematics Grades 4-8 Teacher Certification (Interdisciplinary Academic Major)

  • Science Grades 4-8 Teacher Certification (Interdisciplinary Academic Major)

  • English Language Arts and Reading Grades 7-12 Teacher Certification (English Major)

  • History Grades 7-12 Teacher Certification (History Major)

  • Life Science Grades 7-12 Teacher Certification (Biology Major)

  • Mathematics Grades 7-12 Teacher Certification (Mathematics Major)

  • Science Grades 7-12 Teacher Certification (Natural Sciences Major)

  • Speech Grades 7-12 Teacher Certification (Communication Studies Major)

  • Early Childhood – Grade 12 Physical Education Teacher Certification (Kinesiology Major)

  • Sport Management

BME

  • Early Childhood-Grade 12 Music Education Teacher Certification (Choral)

BS

  • Early Childhood – Grade 12 Special Education Teacher Certification

Accelerated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees:

  • BA in Core Subjects Early Childhood-Grade 6 Teacher Certification/MED in Reading and English as a Second Language

  • BA in Grades 4-8 English Language Arts and Reading Certification/ MED in Reading and English as a Second Language

  • BA/BS in Core Subjects Early Childhood – Grade 6 Teacher Certification/MA in Children’s Ministry

  • BA/BS in Core Subjects Early Childhood – Grade 6 Teacher Certification/MA in Teaching

  • BA/BS in Core Subjects Early Childhood – Grade 6 Teacher Certification/MED in Curriculum and Instruction

  • BA/BS in Core Subjects Early Childhood – Grade 6 Teacher Certification/ MED in Special Education

  • BA/BS in Kinesiology (EC-12 Physical Education Teacher Certification)/MED in Kinesiology

College of Fine Arts

Bachelor’s and Accelerated Degree Programs Offered:

BA/BS

  • Art: Commercial Art

  • Art: Digital Photography

  • Art: Graphic Design

  • Art: Studio Art

  • Communication: Broadcast/Digital Media

  • Communication: Church Media

  • Communication: Communication Studies

  • Communication: Graphic Design

  • Communication: Public Relations

  • Music

  • Music Business

BM

  • Piano Performance

  • Theory

  • Vocal Performance

BMA

  • Interdisciplinary Studies

BME

  • Early Childhood-Grade 12 Music Education Teacher Certification (Choral)

Accelerated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees:

  • BA/BS in Communication: Broadcast/Digital Medial/MA in Communication

  • BA/BS in Communication: Communication Studies/MA in Communication

  • BA/BS in Communication: Graphic Design/MA in Communication

  • BA/BS in Communication: Public Relations/MA in Communication

  • BA/BS in Music Business/MBA

College of Fine Arts Professional Studies Track

BAS

  • Art

  • Communication

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Bachelor’s and Accelerated Degree Programs Offered:

BA

  • English

  • Spanish

BA/BS

  • Criminal Justice

  • History

  • Interdisciplinary Studies

  • Political Science

  • Politics, Philosophy, and Economics

  • Psychology

  • Sociology

Accelerated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees:

  • BA in English/MED in Higher Education (Instructional Track: English)   

  • BA/BS in Criminal Justice/MA in Leadership

  • BA/BS in History/MA in International Studies (East Asian Studies)

  • BA/BS in History/MA in International Studies (European Studies)

  • BA/BS in History/MA in Leadership

  • BA/BS in History/MED in Higher Education (Instructional Track: History)

  • BA/BS in Political Science/MA in International Studies

  • BA/BS in Political Science/MA in Leadership

  • BA/BS in Political Science/MED in Higher Education (Instructional Track: Political Science)

  • BA/BS in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics/MA in International Studies

  • BA/BS in Psychology/MA in Professional Counseling

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Professional Studies Track

BAS

  • Criminal Justice

  • English

  • History

  • Interdisciplinary Studies

  • Political Science

  • Politics, Philosophy, and Economics

  • Psychology

  • Sociology

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Bachelor’s and Accelerated Degree Programs Offered:

BA/BS

  • Biology

  • Cell Biology

  • Computer Information Science

  • Computer Science

  • Kinesiology

  • Macrobiology

  • Mathematics

  • Natural Sciences

BS

  • Cybersecurity

  • Environmental Science

  • Health Sciences

Accelerated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees:

  • BA/BS in Computer Information Science/MBA (Business Innovation Strategy, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Cybersecurity, IT and Innovation, IT Security for Managers, Project Management)

  • BA/BS in Computer Science/MBA (Business Innovation Strategy, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Cybersecurity, IT and Innovation, IT Security for Managers)

  • BA/BS in Kinesiology/MED in Kinesiology 

  • BA/BS in Kinesiology/MS in Kinesiology

  • BS in Computer Information Science/MS in Information Technology and Management  

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Professional Studies Track

BAS

  • Biology

  • Computer Information Science

  • Kinesiology

Gary Cook School of Leadership

Bachelor’s and Accelerated Degree Programs Offered:

BA/BS

  • Camp/Sport Leadership

Pre-Professional Preparation

Pre-professional preparation is a vital part of the endeavor of a liberal arts institution. Through these programs, the University seeks to provide general and discipline-specific course work which will prepare students for graduate work in their chosen fields. While completing courses in their specific major, students will complete a set of courses, prescribed by the University, which will prepare them for the professional program of their choice. Dallas Baptist University provides pre-professional preparation programs in the following areas: 

Pre-Athletic Training*

Pre-Medical

Pre-Pharmacy

Pre-Chiropractic*

Pre-Nursing

Pre-Physical Therapy*

Pre-Dental

Pre-Occupational Therapy*

Pre-Physician's Assistant

Pre-Law

Pre-Optometry

Pre-Veterinary Science

Other Pre-Applied Health Options

 

 

 *The BS Health Sciences degree incorporates concentrations with these pre-professional programs