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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 Carter School 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 and Worship Ministry, 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 seven two-year associate degree programs: Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts (Teacher Preparation), Associate of Biblical Studies, 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. 

Carter School of Business

BBA

School of Business Professional Studies Track

BBS

Mary C. Crowley College of Christian Faith

BA

BA/BS

College of Christian Faith Professional Studies Track

BAS

Dorothy M. Bush College of Education 

BAEd

BSEd

BME

College of Fine Arts

BA/BS

  • Art: Commercial Art (BA or BS)

  • Art: Digital Photography (BA or BS)

  • Art: Graphic Design (BA or BS)

  • Art: Studio Art (BA or BS)

  • Communication: Broadcast/Digital Media

  • Communication: Church Media

  • Communication: Communication Studies

  • Communication: Graphic Design

  • Communication: Public Relations

  • Music

  • Music Business

BM

BMA

BME

College of Fine Arts Professional Studies Track

BAS

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

BA

BA/BS

  • Criminal Justice (BA or BS)

  • English (BA or BS)

  • History (BA or BS)

  • Interdisciplinary Studies (BA or BS)

  • Political Science (BA or BS)

  • Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (BA or BS)

  • Psychology (BA or BS)

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Professional Studies Track

BAS

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

BA/BS

  • Biology (BA or BS)

  • Cell Biology (BA or BS)

  • Computer Information Science (BA or BS)

  • Computer Science (BA or BS)

  • Kinesiology (BA or BS)

  • Macrobiology (BA or BS)

  • Mathematics (BA or BS)

BS

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Professional Studies Track

BAS

Pre-Professional Studies

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 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 studies in the following areas: 

Pre-Athletic Training*

Pre-Nursing

Pre-Physician Assistant**

Pre-Chiropractic*

Pre-Occupational Therapy*

Pre-Veterinary Science**

Pre-Dental**

Pre-Pharmacy**

Additional Pre-Professional Studies**

Pre-Medical**

Pre-Physical Therapy*

*Refer to the degree program which incorporates concentrations in Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Athletic Training, and Pre-Chiropractic preparation.

**Recommended degree plans: program, program

To learn more about any of the Pre-Professional Programs listed above, contact the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics:

214.333.5303 or 1.800.460.1328