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, and Graduate School of Ministry.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Dallas Baptist University offers undergraduate certificates in multiple fields of study: Advertising and Promotions, Biblical Studies, Business as Mission, Business Communication, Criminal Justice for Organizational Security or Law Enforcement, East Asian Studies, Healthcare Management, Lay Leadership for Education or Sports Ministries, Marketing Practices, Music Ministry Leadership, Systems Technology and Information Management

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 eight 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 Engineering, 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 84 undergraduate majors leading to the bachelor's degree. 

College of Business

BBA

• Accounting

• Entrepreneurship

• Finance

• Management

• Marketing

College of Business Professional Studies Track

BBS

• Accounting

• Business Administration

• Entrepreneurship

• Finance

• Management

• Marketing

Mary C. Crowley College of Christian Faith

BA

• Biblical Studies

BA/BS

• Christian Studies

• Intercultural Studies (Missions)

• Philosophy

College of Christian Faith Professional Studies Track

BAS

• Christian Ministries

Dorothy M. Bush College of Education 

BAEd/BSEd

• Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood - Grade 6 Teacher Certification (Interdisciplinary Academic Major)

• English, Language Arts, and Reading with Science of Teaching 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)

BSEd

• Early Childhood – Grade 12 Special Education Teacher Certification

College of Fine Arts

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)

College of Fine Arts Professional Studies Track

BAS

• Art

• Communication

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

BA

• English

• Spanish

BA/BS

• Criminal Justice

• History

• Interdisciplinary Studies

• Political Science

• Politics, Philosophy, and Economics

• Psychology

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Professional Studies Track

BAS

• Criminal Justice

• English

• History

• Interdisciplinary Studies

• Political Science

• Politics, Philosophy, and Economics

• Psychology

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

BA/BS

• Biology

• Cell Biology

• Computer Information Science

• Computer Science

• Kinesiology

• Macrobiology

• Mathematics

• Natural Sciences

BS

• Cybersecurity

• Environmental Science

• Health Sciences

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Professional Studies Track

BAS

• Biology

• Computer Information Science

• Kinesiology

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 coursework that 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: 

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