Dallas Baptist University (Online Undergraduate)

Faith and Learning Combine in DBU Online Programs

Dallas Baptist University (DBU) is a pioneer in providing quality Christian online education. Both traditional- college age and professional adult learners can take advantage of DBU's 57 fully accredited student-centered certificate, undergraduate, and graduate online degree programs. DBU online classes integrate faith and learning to prepare students for rewarding lives of servant leadership in their chosen careers.

Students work closely with their advisers to plan a course of study that meets their needs and goals. Through Internet technologies such as streaming media and threaded discussions, DBU's distance learning courses provide learners with complete flexibility in completing their studies as well as the ability to engage in meaningful interactions with other students and their professors. Technical support is available by phone, 24/7.

Costs and Financial Aid

Each 3-hour undergraduate DBU Online course costs $2100, and each 3-hour graduate course is $2130. Other fees may apply to certain courses. DBU offers an installment plan for payments, and students may be eligible for financial aid.

Application

DBU Online admission requirements are the same as those for the on-campus programs, which can be found on Dallas Baptist University's Web site.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate certificates are offered online in health-care management, information systems and technology, and management practices.

Advanced certificates are offered online in childhood ministry leadership, Christian school administration, distance learning, higher education administration, human resource management, information systems management, international management, management, marketing, ministry leadership in 5 concentrations (business ministry, childhood ministry, collegiate ministry, family ministry, and worship ministry), project management, school principalship, and worship ministry.

Associate of Arts (AA)

The Associate of Arts program provides participants with a well-rounded liberal arts curriculum.

Associate of Biblical Studies (ABS)

The Associate of Biblical Studies degree program combines courses in the liberal arts and Biblical studies to give students a sound theological foundation for teaching, ministry, and leadership within the church.

Associate of Business Administration (ABA)

The Associate of Business Administration provides excellent practical training in business administration immediately applicable to career opportunities.

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BAS)

Students in the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences program graduate with a solid foundation in the liberal arts as well as specialized knowledge gained through majoring in Christian ministries (with a concentration in business), communication, criminal justice, health-care management, interdisciplinary studies (8 concentrations available), psychology, or sociology.

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Biblical studies provides the student with adequate exposure to and training in the discipline of Biblical studies.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

The Bachelor of Business Administration program prepares students for the global business environment. Central to this educational experience is the integration of the Christian faith and values with the professional studies of business. Students may major in management, management information systems, or marketing.

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS)

The Bachelor of Business Studies degree program prepares students for the global business environment. Central to this education experience is the integration of the Christian faith and values with the professional studies of business. Students may major in business administration, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Students in DBU Online's MBA program receive the knowledge and skills they need to pursue rewarding careers and leadership opportunities in the global business environment. Concentrations are available in finance, health-care management, international business, management, management information systems, marketing, and project management.

Master of Arts in Christian Education (MACE)

Graduates of DBU Online's Master of Arts in Christian Education program are well-prepared to assume leadership positions in church-related ministries. Students may choose concentrations in adult ministry, business ministry, childhood ministry, collegiate ministry, family ministry, student ministry, and worship ministry, or they may pursue general concentration programs.

Master of Arts in Christian Education: Childhood Ministry

Participants in DBU Online's Master of Arts in Christian Education: Childhood Ministry program receive theological, educational, and practical skills to become effective childhood ministers.

Master of Arts in Christian Education: Student Ministry (Youth and Collegiate)

The Master of Arts in Christian Education: Student Ministry (Youth and Collegiate) program provides student ministers with foundations for theological, educational, and practical programming for effective student ministry. It will also teach students foundational biblical leadership principles.

Master of Arts in Management (MAM)

The Master of Arts in Management program teaches participants the management, leadership, and communication skills needed to be successful managers in today's business environment. Available concentrations are general management, health-care management, and human resources management.

Master of Arts in Professional Development (MAPD)

Students who pursue the DBU Online Master of Arts in Professional Development receive a broad education to enhance their knowledge and credentials. Eight areas of concentration are offered: church leadership, criminal justice, finance, higher education, leadership studies, management, management information systems, and marketing.

Master of Arts in Teaching with Distance Learning Specialization

The Master of Arts in Teaching with Distance Learning Specialization is designed for professionals seeking knowledge and skills specific to distance learning.

Master of Arts in Worship Leadership

The Master of Arts in Worship Leadership is a unique program designed to engage worship leaders in the holistic study of Christian worship in order to educate the church both individually and corporately in the theological and practical dimensions of worship. The program provides ?worship leaders? ? whether they are pastoral, education, music, student, or otherwise ? a sound theological, transformational, and practical program for worship foundation and practice.

Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction provides intensive training in curriculum, instruction, and assessment and leadership development in three specialized areas: Christian school administration, distance learning and supervision.

Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Leadership

The MEd in Educational Leadership degree program comprises 3 core courses and 10 certification courses.

Master of Education (MEd) in Higher Education

The Master of Education in Higher Education (MEd) offers individuals who are interested in a variety of areas in higher education opportunities to explore the various facets of post-secondary institutions. This exploration is conducted from a uniquely Christian perspective. The 36 hours, non-thesis administrative track provides students with two different concentrations: distance learning specialization and interdisciplinary studies specialization.

Master of Liberal Arts (MLA)

The Master of Liberal Arts degree is designed to meet the needs of the student who wants an interdisciplinary, broad-based graduate education rather than specialization in a single discipline. This flexibility is appealing to a wide range of people who want expanded liberal arts education and better understanding of their heritage. Students can choose from two different tracks: interdisciplinary track or single-discipline track with specialization in Christian Ministry.

Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Degree Programs

Highly motivated students may pursue an accelerated program in order to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in less time than is required to pursue the degrees separately.

DBU Online offers 3 accelerated degree programs: the Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) in Business Administration with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with concentrations in finance, health-care management, international business, management, management information systems, marketing, or project management; the Bachelor of Business Studies in Management with a Master of Business Administration in Management; and the Bachelor of Business Administration in Management with a Master of Business Administration in Management.

DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS

Dual-degree programs enable students to pursue two master's degrees simultaneously and usually require just one extra year of study.

DBU Online offers 9 dual-degree programs: Master of Arts in Christian Education/Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Christian Education: Childhood Ministry/Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Christian Education: Childhood Ministry/Master of Liberal Arts, Master of Arts in Christian Education: Student Ministry/Master of Arts in Management, Master of Arts in Management/Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Master of Arts in Management/Master of Education in Higher Education, Master of Business Administration/Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Master of Business Administration/Master of Education in Higher Education, and Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction/Master of Education in Educational Leadership.

• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Cell Biology and Anatomy
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business/marketing
• Business Administration and Management
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Accounting
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Finance
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Hospitality Administration
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Management Information Systems
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Marketing/Marketing Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Communication/Journalism
• Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer and information sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer Science
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Education
• Elementary Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Science Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biology Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• History Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English
• English
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health professions and related sciences
• Health/Health-Care Administration
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• History
• History
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
• Criminal Justice/Safety
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Interdisciplinary studies
• Natural Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Liberal arts/general studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Liberal Arts and Sciences and Humanities Related
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Natural resources/environmental science
• Environmental Science
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Parks and recreation
• Health and Physical Education/Fitness
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Psychology
• Psychology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social sciences
• Political Science and Government
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Sociology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Theology and religious vocations
• Biblical Studies
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Religious Education
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Religious/Sacred Music
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Visual and performing arts
• Art
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music Theory and Composition
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Keyboard Instruments
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Voice and Opera
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied2,126
• Accepted930
• Acceptance Rate43%
• Enrolled3,485
• Female Applicants1,276
• Females Accepted558
• Female Acceptance Rate43%
• Male Applicants850
• Males Accepted372
• Male Acceptance Rate43%
• Applying
• Application Fee$25
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  Minimum high school GPA of 2.5
  rank in upper 50% of high school class
  
• Required for Some
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.51
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen Yes
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 559 470 640
• SAT Math 561 475 633
• SAT Writing
• ACT Composite 23 20 28
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$19,800
• Out-of-state tuition *$19,800
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$50.00
• Room and board *$6,120.00
• Room only *$2,440.00
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredDeferred paymentsDeferred payments and Installments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students3,485
• Male Student Percentage42%
• Female Student Percentage58%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino10.04%
• Black or African American17.02%
• White or Caucasian61.87%
• American Indian or Alaska Native1.06%
• Asian1.84%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.11%
• Two or more races%
• Unknown%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout8.06% representing 46 other countries
• Out-of-state Students6% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements None
• Housing options Female-only housing, Special housing for disabled, Male-only housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 49%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper No
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station No
• Student-run television station No
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities No
• Greek sororities No
• Local fraternities Yes
• Local sororities Yes
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Ministry Fellowship, Baptist Student Ministry, Student Government Association, Student Education Association, International Student Organization
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other Not Reported

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Badmington Yes No No
• Baseball No Division 1 Yes
• Basketball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Cheerleading No No No
• Cross-country running No Division 2 No
• Football Yes No No
• Golf Yes Division 2 No
• Ice hockey No Division C No
• Soccer No Division 2 No
• Softball Yes No No
• Swimming No Division C No
• Tennis Yes Division 2 No
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track No Division 2 No
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes No No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Badmington Yes No No
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes No No
• Cheerleading No Division C No
• Cross-country running No Division 2 Yes
• Football Yes No No
• Golf Yes Division 2 Yes
• Ice hockey No No No
• Soccer No Division 2 Yes
• Softball Yes No No
• Swimming No Division C No
• Tennis Yes Division 2 Yes
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track No Division 2 Yes
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes Division 2 Yes

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty536
• Full-time Percentage24%
• Part-time Percentage76%
• Female Percentage44%
• Male Percentage56%
• Student:Faculty Ratio15:1 or 5,545 students to 536 faculty