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Minors

Minor in Applied Linguistics

Minor in East Asian Studies

Minor in Great Texts

Minor in Military Science/Aerospace Studies

Applied Linguistics Program

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Undergraduate Academic Programs

Academic Programs Available

Undergraduate Certificate Programs

Undergraduate Certificates - General Information

Certificate in Advertising and Promotions

Certificate in Biblical Studies

Certificate in Business as Mission

Certificate in Business Communication

Certificate in Criminal Justice for Organizational Security or Law Enforcement

Certificate in Health Care Management

Certificate in Lay Leadership for Education or Sports Ministries

Certificate in Marketing Practices

Certificate in Music Ministry Leadership

Certificate in Systems Technology and Information Management

Associate Degrees

Associate Degree - General Information

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

Associate of Science

Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor's Degree Requirements

Minimum Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree

General Studies Requirements and Suggested Plans

Major Field of Study and Optional Academic Minor

College of Business

General Information

Bachelor's Degrees

Accounting (BBA)

Camp and Recreation Management (BBA)

Entrepreneurship (BBA)

Hospitality Management (BBA)

Management (BBA)

Marketing (BBA)

Systems Technology and Information Management (BBA)

College of Business Professional Studies Track

College of Business Professional Studies Track - Home

Health Care Management (BAS)

Accounting (BBS)

Business Administration (BBS)

Entrepreneurship (BBS)

Hospitality Management (BBS)

Management (BBS)

Marketing (BBS)

Systems Technology and Information Management (BBS)

Minors

Camp and Recreation Management

Entrepreneurship

Health Care Management

Hospitality Management

Systems Technology and Information Management

College of Christian Faith

General Information

Bachelor's Degrees

Biblical Studies (BA)

Christian Studies (BA/BS)

Intercultural Studies (Missions) (BA/BS)

Philosophy (BA/BS)

College of Christian Studies Professional Studies Track

College of Christian Studies Professional Studies Track

Christian Ministries (BAS)

Minors

Biblical Studies

Christian Studies

Intercultural Studies (Missions)

College of Education

General Information

Bachelor's Degrees

EC-6 Certification (BA/BS)

Grades 4-8 Teacher Certification (BA/BS)

Grades 4-8 Certification English Language Arts and Reading (BA/BS)

Grades 4-8 Certification Mathematics (BA/BS)

Grades 4-8 Certification Science (BA/BS)

Grades 7-12 Certification (BA/BS)

Grades 7-12 Certification English, Language Arts, and Reading (BA/BS)

Grades 7-12 Certification (History Major) (BA/BS)

Grades 7-12 Certification Life Science (Biology Major) (BA/BS)

Grades 7-12 Certification (Mathematics Major) (BA/BS)

Grades 7-12 Certification Science (Natural Sciences Major) (BA/BS)

Grades 7-12 Certification Speech (Communication Studies Major) (BA/BS)

EC-12 Certification (BA/BS)

EC-12 Certification Music Education (Choral) (BME)

EC-12 Certification Physical Education (Kinesiology Major) (BA/BS)

EC-12 Certification Special Education (BS)

Sport Management (BA/BS)

Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification

Pathways to Teaching Program

College of Fine Arts

General Information

Bachelor's

Department of Visual Arts

General Information

Art: Commercial Art (BA/BS)

Art: Digital Photography (BA/BS)

Art: Graphic Design (BA/BS)

Art: Studio Art (BA/BS)

Department of Communication

General Information

Communication: Broadcast/Digital Media (BA/BS)

Communication: Church Media (BA/BS)

Communication: Communication Studies (BA/BS)

Communication: Graphic Design (BA/BS)

Communication: Public Relations (BA/BS)

Department of Music

General Information

Interdisciplinary Studies (BMA)

EC through 12 Certification Music Education (Choral) (BME)

Piano Performance (BM)

Vocal Performance (BM)

Music Business (BA/BS)

College of Fine Arts Professional Studies Track

College of Fine Arts Professional Studies Track - Home

Communication (BAS)

Minors

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

General Information

Bachelor's

Criminal Justice (BA/BS)

History (BA/BS)

Interdisciplinary Studies (BA/BS)

Political Science (BA/BS)

Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (BA/BS)

Psychology (BA/BS)

Sociology (BA/BS)

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Professional Studies Track

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Criminal Justice (BAS)

Interdisciplinary Studies (BAS)

Political Science (BAS)

Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (BAS)

Psychology (BAS)

Sociology (BAS)

Minors

Criminal Justice

Political Science

Modern Languages – Chinese

Pre-Professional Program

Pre-Law Program

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

General Information

Bachelor's

Biology (BA/BS)

Cell Biology (BA/BS)

Computer Information Science (BA/BS)

Computer Science (BA/BS)

Cybersecurity (BS)

Environmental Science (BS)

Health Sciences (BS)

Kinesiology (BA/BS)

Macrobiology (BA/BS)

Mathematics (BA/BS)

Natural Sciences (BA/BS)

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Professional Studies Track

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Professional Studies - Home

Computer Information Science (BAS)

Kinesiology (BAS)

Minors

Computer Science

Environmental Science

Pre-Professional Programs

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Pre-Dental and Pre-Medical Programs

Pre-Nursing Program

Pre-Physical Therapy Program

Pre-Physician Assistant

Additional Pre-professional Programs for the Health Professions

School of Leadership

General Information

Minors

Accelerated Degree Programs

Accelerated Bachelor's and Master's Degree Program Requirements

BA in Grades 4-8 English Language Arts and Reading/MED in Reading

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 Education Ministry Leadership

BA in Biblical Studies/MA in Family Ministry

BA in Biblical Studies/MA in Global Leadership

BA in Biblical Studies/MA in Theological Studies

BA in Biblical Studies/MA in Worship Studies

BA in English/MED in Higher Education

BA/BS in Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: EC-6 Certification/MA in Children's Ministry

BA/BS in Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: EC-6 Certification/MA in Teaching

BA/BS in Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: EC-6 Certification/MED in Curriculum and Instruction

BA/BS in Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6 Certification/MED in Reading

BA/BS in Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: EC-6 Certification/MED in Special Education

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 Education Ministry Leadership

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 Theological Studies

BA/BS in Christian Studies/MA in Worship Studies

BA/BS in Communication: Broadcast/Digital Media/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 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 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 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 Education Ministry Leadership

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 Theological Studies

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

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

BA/BS in Kinesiology/MS in Kinesiology

BA/BS in Music Business/MBA

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 Politics, Philosophy, and Economics/Master of Business Administration

BA/BS in Psychology/MA in Christian Counseling

BA/BS in Psychology/MA in Professional Counseling

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

BBA in Accounting/MBA in Accounting

BBA in Entrepreneurship/MBA in Entrepreneurship

BBA in Entrepreneurship/Master of Science in Management in Entrepreneurship

BBA in Finance/MBA in Finance

BBA in Management/MA in Management

BBA in Management/MBA in Management

BBS Business Administration/MBA

BBS in Management/MA in Management

BBS in Management/MBA in Management

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

Undergraduate Courses

Course Coding and Numbering System

Common Course Number Index

Undergraduate Course Descriptions

Accounting - ACCT

Academics in Motion - AIM

Biblical Languages - BIBL

Camp and Recreation Management - CPRM

Chemistry - CHEM

Christian Leadership - CLSC

Christian Studies - CHST

Communication - COMA

Computer Science - COSC

Criminal Justice - CRJS

Developing a Christian Mind - DCM

Economics - ECON

Education Courses

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Education - EDUC

Early Childhood (ECHE), Educational Psychology (EDEP), English as a Second Language (ESLS)

General Science (GSCI), Kinesiology (KNES), Math (MATH), SOST (Social Studies)

Special Education

Engineering - ENGR

Entrepreneurship - ENTR

Environmental Science - ENSC

Fine Arts - FINE

Foundations - FOUN

Health Care Management - HCMG

Honors Program - HNRS

Hospitality Management - HOST

Intercultural Studies (Missions) - INCS

Kinesiology - KNES

Leadership - LED

Legal Studies - LAW

Linguistics - LING

Management - MANA

Marketing - MRKT

Music Business - MUSB

Philosophy - PHIL

Physical Science/Physics - PHSC/PHYS

Political Science - POLS

Professional Studies - PRST

Psychology - PSYC

Religion - RELI

Sociology - SOCI

Systems Technology and Information Management - STIM

Graduate

Graduate Academic Standards

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Degree Requirements

Graduation Requirements for Master's Programs

Graduation Requirements for Doctoral Programs

Program Requirements

Cross-Listed Courses

Academic Load for Master's Program

Academic Load for Doctoral Programs

Audit Policy for Master's Programs

Continuous Progress (CP)

Independent Study/Research Courses

Common Professional Component (CPC) Courses

Adding and Dropping Courses

Doctoral Extended Leave

Official Withdrawal

Grading and Retention for Graduate Programs

Grading for Doctoral Programs

Probation and Suspension for Master's Programs

Probation and Suspension for Doctoral Programs

Application for Graduation

Transcript of Credits

Academic Conduct Policy

Academic Appeal and Academic Misconduct Procedure

Doctoral Academic Appeal Procedure

Attendance Policy

Graduate Academic Programs

Academic Programs Available

Graduate - Advanced Certificates

Advanced Certificates - Program Information

Advanced Certificate in Business Innovation Strategy

Advanced Certificate in Business Intelligence and Analytics

Advanced Certificate in Children's Ministry Leadership

Advanced Certificate in Christian Counseling

Advanced Certificate in Christian School Administration

Advanced Certificate in Communication Skills for Professionals

Advanced Certificate in Community College Leadership

Advanced Certificate in Conflict Resolution

Advanced Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction

Advanced Certificate in Distance Learning

Advanced Certificate in East Asian Studies

Advanced Certificate in Education Ministry Leadership

Advanced Certificate in Educational Diagnostician

Advanced Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL)

Advanced Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Advanced Certificate in Executive Leadership

Advanced Certificate in Family Ministry Leadership

Advanced Certificate in FinTech

Advanced Certificate in Global Leadership

Advanced Certificate in Health Care Management

Advanced Certificate in Higher Education Administration

Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management

Advanced Certificate in International Management

Advanced Certificate in International Studies

Advanced Certificate in IT and Innovation

Advanced Certificate in IT Security for Managers

Advanced Certificate in Leadership Studies

Advanced Certificate in Leading the Nonprofit Organization

Advanced Certificate in Management

Advanced Certificate in Marketing

Advanced Certificate in Marketing Analytics

Advanced Certificate in Mastering Design Thinking

Advanced Certificate in Organizational Communication

Advanced Certificate in Principal as Instructional Leader

Advanced Certificate in Professional Counseling

Advanced Certificate in Professional Life Coaching

Advanced Certificate in Project Management

Advanced Certificate in Reading Specialist

Advanced Certificate in Special Education (EC-12)

Advanced Certificate in Special Needs Children's Ministry

Advanced Certificate in Student Affairs Leadership

Advanced Certificate in Supply Chain Management

Advanced Certificate in Technology Strategy and Consulting

Advanced Certificate in Theological Studies

Advanced Certificate in Urban Church Leadership

Advanced Certificate in Worship Studies

Advanced Certificate in School Superintendency - Post Master's Certificate Program

College of Business

Master of Business Administration

Master of Arts in Management

Master of Science in Digital Risk Management

Master of Science in Finance

Master of Science in Information Technology and Management

Master of Science in Management

STEM Master of Business Administration

College of Education

Master of Arts in Sport Management

Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Education in Bilingual Education

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Master of Education in Kinesiology with EC-12 Teacher Certification

Master of Education in Reading

Master of Education in School Counseling

Master of Education in Special Education

Master of Science in Kinesiology

Master of Science in Learning Technologies

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (K-12 Concentration)

College of Fine Arts

Master of Arts in Communication

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Master of Arts in Professional Counseling

Master of Arts in Professional Development

Master of Arts in Psychology

Master of Liberal Arts

Cook School of Leadership

Master of Arts in International Studies

Master of Arts in Leadership

Master of Education in Higher Education

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies

Graduate School of Ministry

Master of Arts in Children's Ministry

Master of Arts in Christian Counseling

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry

Master of Arts in Education Ministry Leadership

Master of Arts in Family Ministry

Master of Arts in Global Leadership

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Master of Arts in Worship Studies

Dual Masters Degree Programs

Master of Arts in Children's Ministry/Master of Arts in Christian Counseling

Master of Arts in Children's Ministry/Master of Arts in Christian Ministry

Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Arts in Global Leadership

Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Arts in Management

Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Professional Counseling

Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Business Administration

Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Liberal Arts

Master of Arts in Christian Counseling/Master of Arts in Christian Ministry

Master of Arts in Christian Counseling/Master of Arts in Family Ministry

Master of Arts in Christian Counseling/Master of Arts in Global Leadership

Master of Arts in Christian Counseling/Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Master of Arts in Christian Counseling/Master of Arts in Worship Studies

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Communication

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Global Leadership

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Leadership

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Worship Studies

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Business Administration

Master of Arts in Communication/Master of Arts in Management

Master of Arts in Communication/Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Master of Arts in Communication/Master of Arts in Worship Studies

Master of Arts in Communication/Master of Business Administration

Master of Arts in Communication/Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

Master of Arts in Communication/Master of Education in Higher Education

Master of Arts in Family Ministry/Master of Arts in Global Leadership

Master of Arts in Family Ministry/Master of Arts in Professional Counseling

Master of Arts in Global Leadership/Master of Arts in International Studies

Master of Arts in Global Leadership/Master of Arts in Management

Master of Arts in Global Leadership/Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Arts in Global Leadership/Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Master of Arts in Global Leadership/Master of Business Administration

Master of Arts in Global Leadership/Master of Science in Kinesiology

Master of Arts in International Studies/Master of Arts in Leadership

Master of Arts in International Studies/Master of Business Administration

Master of Arts in Leadership/Master of Arts in Management

Master of Arts in Leadership/Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Master of Arts in Leadership/Master of Business Administration

Master of Arts in Leadership/Master of Education in Higher Education

Master of Arts in Management/Master of Education in Higher Education

Master of Arts in Theological Studies/Master of Arts in Worship Studies

Master of Arts in Theological Studies/Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration/Master of Education in Higher Education

Master of Education in Educational Leadership/Master of Education in Special Education

Master of Science in Information Technology and Management/Master of Science in Management

Graduate Courses

Graduate Course Descriptions - Home

Accounting - ACCT

Business - BUAD

Business Innovation Strategy - BIS

Children’s Ministry - MACH

Christian Ministry - MACM

Communication - COMA

Conflict Resolution Management - CRMN

Counseling - Christian - MACC

Counseling - Professional - COUN

Criminal Justice - CRJS

Cybersecurity - CYBS

Design Thinking - DSTH

Distance Learning - DLED

Economics - ECON

Education Courses

Education Courses - Home

Bilingual Education - EDBE

Curriculum and Instruction - EDUC

Education - Seminars

Educational Leadership - EDAD

Elementary/Early Childhood - ECHE

English as a Second Language - ESLS

Learning Technologies - EDUC

Montessori - EDUC

Multisensory - EDUC

School Counseling - EDSC

Social Studies - SOST

Special Education - SPED

Education Ministry Leadership

Entrepreneurship - ENTR

Executive Leadership - EXLD

Family Ministry - MAFM

Global Leadership - MAGL

Health Care Management - HCMG

Higher Education - HIED

International Studies - MAIS

Kinesiology - KNES

Information Technology and Management - MSITM

Leadership - MAL

Liberal Arts - MALA

Management - MANA

Management Information Systems - MISM

Marketing - MRKT

Ministry - MINS

Political Science - POLS

Professional Development - MAPD

Project Management - PROJ

Psychology - PSYC

Supply Chain Management - SCM

Theology - THEO

Worship Studies - WORS

Doctoral Course Descriptions

Doctoral Course Descriptions - Home

EDD in Educational Leadership Course Descriptions

EDDL in Educational Leadership - LEAD

EDDL in Educational Leadership (K-12)- EDDL, EDDS

PHD in Leadership Studies Course Descriptions

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Introduction to the University

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DBU Faculty

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Distinctives of the University

Locations and Facilities

Online Education

Veteran Student Information

Admissions

Admissions - Home

Undergraduate Admissions

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Financial Information

Financial Information - Home

Cost of Attendance

Net Price Calculator

Payment Options

Financial Dates

Student Health Insurance

International Students

Financial Aid

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University Academic Policies

Student Records

Undergraduate

Special Programs

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Minors

Minor in Applied Linguistics

Minor in East Asian Studies

Minor in Great Texts

Minor in Military Science/Aerospace Studies

Applied Linguistics Program

Global Studies Programs

Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)

University Honors Program

Undergraduate Academic Policies

Academic Policies Home

Grading and Progression

Application for Graduation

Academic Standing Policy

Academic Conduct Policy

Possible Actions for Academic Misconduct

Academic Appeals and Academic Misconduct Appeals Procedure

Academic Probation, Suspension, and Withdrawal

Academic Regulations

Undergraduate Academic Programs

Academic Programs Available

Undergraduate Certificate Programs

Undergraduate Certificates - General Information

Certificate in Advertising and Promotions

Certificate in Biblical Studies

Certificate in Business as Mission

Certificate in Business Communication

Certificate in Criminal Justice for Organizational Security or Law Enforcement

Certificate in Health Care Management

Certificate in Lay Leadership for Education or Sports Ministries

Certificate in Marketing Practices

Certificate in Music Ministry Leadership

Certificate in Systems Technology and Information Management

Associate Degrees

Associate Degree - General Information

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

Associate of Science

Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor's Degree Requirements

Minimum Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree

General Studies Requirements and Suggested Plans

Major Field of Study and Optional Academic Minor

College of Business

General Information

Bachelor's Degrees

Accounting (BBA)

Camp and Recreation Management (BBA)

Entrepreneurship (BBA)

Hospitality Management (BBA)

Management (BBA)

Marketing (BBA)

Systems Technology and Information Management (BBA)

College of Business Professional Studies Track

College of Business Professional Studies Track - Home

Health Care Management (BAS)

Accounting (BBS)

Business Administration (BBS)

Entrepreneurship (BBS)

Hospitality Management (BBS)

Management (BBS)

Marketing (BBS)

Systems Technology and Information Management (BBS)

Minors

Camp and Recreation Management

Entrepreneurship

Health Care Management

Hospitality Management

Systems Technology and Information Management

College of Christian Faith

General Information

Bachelor's Degrees

Biblical Studies (BA)

Christian Studies (BA/BS)

Intercultural Studies (Missions) (BA/BS)

Philosophy (BA/BS)

College of Christian Studies Professional Studies Track

College of Christian Studies Professional Studies Track

Christian Ministries (BAS)

Minors

Biblical Studies

Christian Studies

Intercultural Studies (Missions)

College of Education

General Information

Bachelor's Degrees

EC-6 Certification (BA/BS)

Grades 4-8 Teacher Certification (BA/BS)

Grades 4-8 Certification English Language Arts and Reading (BA/BS)

Grades 4-8 Certification Mathematics (BA/BS)

Grades 4-8 Certification Science (BA/BS)

Grades 7-12 Certification (BA/BS)

Grades 7-12 Certification English, Language Arts, and Reading (BA/BS)

Grades 7-12 Certification (History Major) (BA/BS)

Grades 7-12 Certification Life Science (Biology Major) (BA/BS)

Grades 7-12 Certification (Mathematics Major) (BA/BS)

Grades 7-12 Certification Science (Natural Sciences Major) (BA/BS)

Grades 7-12 Certification Speech (Communication Studies Major) (BA/BS)

EC-12 Certification (BA/BS)

EC-12 Certification Music Education (Choral) (BME)

EC-12 Certification Physical Education (Kinesiology Major) (BA/BS)

EC-12 Certification Special Education (BS)

Sport Management (BA/BS)

Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification

Pathways to Teaching Program

College of Fine Arts

General Information

Bachelor's

Department of Visual Arts

General Information

Art: Commercial Art (BA/BS)

Art: Digital Photography (BA/BS)

Art: Graphic Design (BA/BS)

Art: Studio Art (BA/BS)

Department of Communication

General Information

Communication: Broadcast/Digital Media (BA/BS)

Communication: Church Media (BA/BS)

Communication: Communication Studies (BA/BS)

Communication: Graphic Design (BA/BS)

Communication: Public Relations (BA/BS)

Department of Music

General Information

Interdisciplinary Studies (BMA)

EC through 12 Certification Music Education (Choral) (BME)

Piano Performance (BM)

Vocal Performance (BM)

Music Business (BA/BS)

College of Fine Arts Professional Studies Track

College of Fine Arts Professional Studies Track - Home

Communication (BAS)

Minors

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

General Information

Bachelor's

Criminal Justice (BA/BS)

History (BA/BS)

Interdisciplinary Studies (BA/BS)

Political Science (BA/BS)

Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (BA/BS)

Psychology (BA/BS)

Sociology (BA/BS)

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Professional Studies Track

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Professional Studies Track - Home

Criminal Justice (BAS)

Interdisciplinary Studies (BAS)

Political Science (BAS)

Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (BAS)

Psychology (BAS)

Sociology (BAS)

Minors

Criminal Justice

Political Science

Modern Languages – Chinese

Pre-Professional Program

Pre-Law Program

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

General Information

Bachelor's

Biology (BA/BS)

Cell Biology (BA/BS)

Computer Information Science (BA/BS)

Computer Science (BA/BS)

Cybersecurity (BS)

Environmental Science (BS)

Health Sciences (BS)

Kinesiology (BA/BS)

Macrobiology (BA/BS)

Mathematics (BA/BS)

Natural Sciences (BA/BS)

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Professional Studies Track

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Professional Studies - Home

Computer Information Science (BAS)

Kinesiology (BAS)

Minors

Computer Science

Environmental Science

Pre-Professional Programs

Pre-Professional Programs - Home

Pre-Dental and Pre-Medical Programs

Pre-Nursing Program

Pre-Physical Therapy Program

Pre-Physician Assistant

Additional Pre-professional Programs for the Health Professions

School of Leadership

General Information

Minors

Accelerated Degree Programs

Accelerated Bachelor's and Master's Degree Program Requirements

BA in Grades 4-8 English Language Arts and Reading/MED in Reading

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 Education Ministry Leadership

BA in Biblical Studies/MA in Family Ministry

BA in Biblical Studies/MA in Global Leadership

BA in Biblical Studies/MA in Theological Studies

BA in Biblical Studies/MA in Worship Studies

BA in English/MED in Higher Education

BA/BS in Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: EC-6 Certification/MA in Children's Ministry

BA/BS in Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: EC-6 Certification/MA in Teaching

BA/BS in Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: EC-6 Certification/MED in Curriculum and Instruction

BA/BS in Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6 Certification/MED in Reading

BA/BS in Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: EC-6 Certification/MED in Special Education

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 Education Ministry Leadership

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 Theological Studies

BA/BS in Christian Studies/MA in Worship Studies

BA/BS in Communication: Broadcast/Digital Media/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 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 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 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 Education Ministry Leadership

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 Theological Studies

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

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

BA/BS in Kinesiology/MS in Kinesiology

BA/BS in Music Business/MBA

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 Politics, Philosophy, and Economics/Master of Business Administration

BA/BS in Psychology/MA in Christian Counseling

BA/BS in Psychology/MA in Professional Counseling

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

BBA in Accounting/MBA in Accounting

BBA in Entrepreneurship/MBA in Entrepreneurship

BBA in Entrepreneurship/Master of Science in Management in Entrepreneurship

BBA in Finance/MBA in Finance

BBA in Management/MA in Management

BBA in Management/MBA in Management

BBS Business Administration/MBA

BBS in Management/MA in Management

BBS in Management/MBA in Management

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

Undergraduate Courses

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Undergraduate Course Descriptions

Accounting - ACCT

Academics in Motion - AIM

Biblical Languages - BIBL

Camp and Recreation Management - CPRM

Chemistry - CHEM

Christian Leadership - CLSC

Christian Studies - CHST

Communication - COMA

Computer Science - COSC

Criminal Justice - CRJS

Developing a Christian Mind - DCM

Economics - ECON

Education Courses

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Education - EDUC

Early Childhood (ECHE), Educational Psychology (EDEP), English as a Second Language (ESLS)

General Science (GSCI), Kinesiology (KNES), Math (MATH), SOST (Social Studies)

Special Education

Engineering - ENGR

Entrepreneurship - ENTR

Environmental Science - ENSC

Fine Arts - FINE

Foundations - FOUN

Health Care Management - HCMG

Honors Program - HNRS

Hospitality Management - HOST

Intercultural Studies (Missions) - INCS

Kinesiology - KNES

Leadership - LED

Legal Studies - LAW

Linguistics - LING

Management - MANA

Marketing - MRKT

Music Business - MUSB

Philosophy - PHIL

Physical Science/Physics - PHSC/PHYS

Political Science - POLS

Professional Studies - PRST

Psychology - PSYC

Religion - RELI

Sociology - SOCI

Systems Technology and Information Management - STIM

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Graduate Academic Programs

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Graduate - Advanced Certificates

Advanced Certificates - Program Information

Advanced Certificate in Business Innovation Strategy

Advanced Certificate in Business Intelligence and Analytics

Advanced Certificate in Children's Ministry Leadership

Advanced Certificate in Christian Counseling

Advanced Certificate in Christian School Administration

Advanced Certificate in Communication Skills for Professionals

Advanced Certificate in Community College Leadership

Advanced Certificate in Conflict Resolution

Advanced Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction

Advanced Certificate in Distance Learning

Advanced Certificate in East Asian Studies

Advanced Certificate in Education Ministry Leadership

Advanced Certificate in Educational Diagnostician

Advanced Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL)

Advanced Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Advanced Certificate in Executive Leadership

Advanced Certificate in Family Ministry Leadership

Advanced Certificate in FinTech

Advanced Certificate in Global Leadership

Advanced Certificate in Health Care Management

Advanced Certificate in Higher Education Administration

Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management

Advanced Certificate in International Management

Advanced Certificate in International Studies

Advanced Certificate in IT and Innovation

Advanced Certificate in IT Security for Managers

Advanced Certificate in Leadership Studies

Advanced Certificate in Leading the Nonprofit Organization

Advanced Certificate in Management

Advanced Certificate in Marketing

Advanced Certificate in Marketing Analytics

Advanced Certificate in Mastering Design Thinking

Advanced Certificate in Organizational Communication

Advanced Certificate in Principal as Instructional Leader

Advanced Certificate in Professional Counseling

Advanced Certificate in Professional Life Coaching

Advanced Certificate in Project Management

Advanced Certificate in Reading Specialist

Advanced Certificate in Special Education (EC-12)

Advanced Certificate in Special Needs Children's Ministry

Advanced Certificate in Student Affairs Leadership

Advanced Certificate in Supply Chain Management

Advanced Certificate in Technology Strategy and Consulting

Advanced Certificate in Theological Studies

Advanced Certificate in Urban Church Leadership

Advanced Certificate in Worship Studies

Advanced Certificate in School Superintendency - Post Master's Certificate Program

College of Business

Master of Business Administration

Master of Arts in Management

Master of Science in Digital Risk Management

Master of Science in Finance

Master of Science in Information Technology and Management

Master of Science in Management

STEM Master of Business Administration

College of Education

Master of Arts in Sport Management

Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Education in Bilingual Education

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Master of Education in Kinesiology with EC-12 Teacher Certification

Master of Education in Reading

Master of Education in School Counseling

Master of Education in Special Education

Master of Science in Kinesiology

Master of Science in Learning Technologies

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (K-12 Concentration)

College of Fine Arts

Master of Arts in Communication

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Master of Arts in Professional Counseling

Master of Arts in Professional Development

Master of Arts in Psychology

Master of Liberal Arts

Cook School of Leadership

Master of Arts in International Studies

Master of Arts in Leadership

Master of Education in Higher Education

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies

Graduate School of Ministry

Master of Arts in Children's Ministry

Master of Arts in Christian Counseling

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry

Master of Arts in Education Ministry Leadership

Master of Arts in Family Ministry

Master of Arts in Global Leadership

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Master of Arts in Worship Studies

Dual Masters Degree Programs

Master of Arts in Children's Ministry/Master of Arts in Christian Counseling

Master of Arts in Children's Ministry/Master of Arts in Christian Ministry

Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Arts in Global Leadership

Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Arts in Management

Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Professional Counseling

Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Business Administration

Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Liberal Arts

Master of Arts in Christian Counseling/Master of Arts in Christian Ministry

Master of Arts in Christian Counseling/Master of Arts in Family Ministry

Master of Arts in Christian Counseling/Master of Arts in Global Leadership

Master of Arts in Christian Counseling/Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Master of Arts in Christian Counseling/Master of Arts in Worship Studies

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Communication

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Global Leadership

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Leadership

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Worship Studies

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Business Administration

Master of Arts in Communication/Master of Arts in Management

Master of Arts in Communication/Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Master of Arts in Communication/Master of Arts in Worship Studies

Master of Arts in Communication/Master of Business Administration

Master of Arts in Communication/Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

Master of Arts in Communication/Master of Education in Higher Education

Master of Arts in Family Ministry/Master of Arts in Global Leadership

Master of Arts in Family Ministry/Master of Arts in Professional Counseling

Master of Arts in Global Leadership/Master of Arts in International Studies

Master of Arts in Global Leadership/Master of Arts in Management

Master of Arts in Global Leadership/Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Arts in Global Leadership/Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Master of Arts in Global Leadership/Master of Business Administration

Master of Arts in Global Leadership/Master of Science in Kinesiology

Master of Arts in International Studies/Master of Arts in Leadership

Master of Arts in International Studies/Master of Business Administration

Master of Arts in Leadership/Master of Arts in Management

Master of Arts in Leadership/Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Master of Arts in Leadership/Master of Business Administration

Master of Arts in Leadership/Master of Education in Higher Education

Master of Arts in Management/Master of Education in Higher Education

Master of Arts in Theological Studies/Master of Arts in Worship Studies

Master of Arts in Theological Studies/Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration/Master of Education in Higher Education

Master of Education in Educational Leadership/Master of Education in Special Education

Master of Science in Information Technology and Management/Master of Science in Management

Graduate Courses

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Accounting - ACCT

Business - BUAD

Business Innovation Strategy - BIS

Children’s Ministry - MACH

Christian Ministry - MACM

Communication - COMA

Conflict Resolution Management - CRMN

Counseling - Christian - MACC

Counseling - Professional - COUN

Criminal Justice - CRJS

Cybersecurity - CYBS

Design Thinking - DSTH

Distance Learning - DLED

Economics - ECON

Education Courses

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Bilingual Education - EDBE

Curriculum and Instruction - EDUC

Education - Seminars

Educational Leadership - EDAD

Elementary/Early Childhood - ECHE

English as a Second Language - ESLS

Learning Technologies - EDUC

Montessori - EDUC

Multisensory - EDUC

School Counseling - EDSC

Social Studies - SOST

Special Education - SPED

Education Ministry Leadership

Entrepreneurship - ENTR

Executive Leadership - EXLD

Family Ministry - MAFM

Global Leadership - MAGL

Health Care Management - HCMG

Higher Education - HIED

International Studies - MAIS

Kinesiology - KNES

Information Technology and Management - MSITM

Leadership - MAL

Liberal Arts - MALA

Management - MANA

Management Information Systems - MISM

Marketing - MRKT

Ministry - MINS

Political Science - POLS

Professional Development - MAPD

Project Management - PROJ

Psychology - PSYC

Supply Chain Management - SCM

Theology - THEO

Worship Studies - WORS

Doctoral Course Descriptions

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EDD in Educational Leadership Course Descriptions

EDDL in Educational Leadership - LEAD

EDDL in Educational Leadership (K-12)- EDDL, EDDS

PHD in Leadership Studies Course Descriptions

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