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College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

MISSION STATEMENT

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is committed to the goals of faith and learning: faith in order to provide a spiritual foundation that harmonizes work and quality of life; learning to develop a lifelong pattern of scholarship and application of knowledge in a constantly changing technological society; faith and learning to enhance service-learning for all majors in the college.

The college offers majors in Biology, Cell Biology, Computer Information Science, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Environmental Science, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Macrobiology, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences. In addition, students may pursue minors in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Kinesiology, Mathematics, and Physics. The requirements for any of these majors prepare students for careers in industry, teaching, or graduate studies in their respective fields. The college also provides pre-professional preparation for students pursuing careers in athletic training, chiropractic, dentistry, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, and veterinary science, along with additional programs for health professions.

In addition to the bachelor's degrees, the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics offers an Associate of Engineering degree, which provides a strong foundation for students who wish to continue their studies toward a full engineering degree. The college also offers an Associate of Science (Pre-Nursing) degree, which prepares students for further studies in nursing and related healthcare fields.

GOALS OF THE COLLEGE

The college is committed to the education of learners of all ages to enable them to function successfully in the academic programs of the college or in other respective majors for which general studies support courses are required. 

  • All students enrolled in general studies courses offered in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of mastery in their respective course(s) and social and intellectual competencies required for broad-based effective performance in their chosen majors.

     

  • All graduates of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will receive an education at Dallas Baptist University that makes them competitive with peers with similar degrees from other comparable major programs.

     

  • The faculty in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will demonstrate excellence in teaching and continue to learn and grow academically, professionally, and in faith, effectively serving the academic needs of our students. 

The students in the major programs of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will demonstrate service-learning and leadership in selected required core major course(s).