Online Education is a part of Dallas Baptist University’s commitment to serving its students through a variety of effective methods in instructional delivery designed to meet the needs of students at a distance. DBU's online platform allows for synchronous and asynchronous distance learning as well as hybrid educational opportunities. DBU’s website (www.dbu.edu) provides a cadre of student resources and provides a daily connection to the campus. Links offer opportunities for the online student to share in university life, including a special welcome, a look at DBU, the online Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs, and the latest online Schedule of Classes. Online education students enjoy a full range of DBU library services to enhance learning and may connect with the DBU Library (www.dbu.edu/library) for links to personal library assistance and online databases information. In addition, the University Writing Center is also available for online education students by contacting writingcenter@dbu.edu.
UNDERGRADUATE ONLINE POLICY
DBU undergraduate resident students with 24 or more hours may register for two additional online classes per semester, provided that the undergraduate student enrolls or maintains enrollment in at least 12 hours of on-campus classes in the regular semester, not including mini-terms.
Undergraduate commuter students (non-PRST) with more than 24 hours of college credit may enroll in online classes.
Undergraduate resident and commuter students may take online classes during the winter and summer terms, regardless of the number of credit hours earned, after the first semester of enrollment.
ONLINE COURSES
Dallas Baptist University is a pioneer in Christian online education, delivering fully accredited degree programs via the Internet since 1998. Providing courses and degrees via online delivery is a part of Dallas Baptist University's commitment to serving its students through a variety of effective methods in instructional delivery designed to meet student needs for flexibility. DBU online education offers students engaging, Christ-centered content and personal connection with the professor and other class members along with convenience and flexibility, which allows students academic progress any time or any place. Each online class is limited in enrollment in order to ensure quality learning and interaction with the professor and students. The time and study requirements found in online classes are comparable with those found in classroom instruction.
The DBU online campus provides a rich online environment where students and faculty members can collaborate and interact with one another. Students receive quality services online such as the DBU Library, the DBU bookstore, advising, and course registration. Today, we offer 75+ degree programs online serving students anywhere in the world. With programs available anywhere with Internet access, the DBU Online Education program has been very successful in delivering quality online education while maintaining a 94% student course completion rate.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OFFERED ONLINE
Please see academic program requirements and course descriptions for detailed information regarding online courses. Some concentrations may not be available online. For current information, you may visit https://www.dbu.edu/online/degrees.html.
Academic programs available through DBU Online Education as of Fall 2023 include the following:
Certificate Programs
Undergraduate Certificates:
Biblical Studies
Business Communication
Healthcare Management
Marketing Practices
Systems Technology and Information Management
Advanced Certificates:
Children’s Ministry Leadership
Christian Counseling
Christian Counseling Ministry
Christian Ministry
Christian School Administration
Curriculum and Instruction
English as a Second Language
Family Ministry Leadership
Healthcare Management
Human Resource Management
Leadership Studies
Management
Principal as Instructional Leader
Special Needs Children’s Ministry
Student Ministry
Theological Studies
Associate Degrees
Associate of Arts
Associate of Arts (Teacher Preparation)
Associate of Biblical Studies
Associate of Christian Studies
Associate of Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor’s Degrees
Bachelor of Arts
Biblical Studies
Christian Studies
Criminal Justice
Interdisciplinary Studies
Psychology
Bachelor of Science
Christian Studies
Criminal Justice
Interdisciplinary Studies
Psychology
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
Christian Ministries
Communication
Criminal Justice
Interdisciplinary Studies
Psychology
Bachelor of Business Studies
Business Administration
Finance
Management
Master’s Degrees
Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry
General
Special Needs Children’s Ministry
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
Christian Counseling
Educational Ministry Leadership
Family Ministry
Master of Arts in Education Ministry Leadership
Business in Ministry
Christian School Leadership
Collegiate Ministry
Communication in Ministry
Discipleship in Ministry
Ministry Leadership
Student Ministry
General Studies in Ministry
Master of Arts in Family Ministry
Christian Counseling
General
Leadership
Special Needs Family Ministry
Master of Arts in Global Leadership
English as a Second Language
General Studies
Master of Arts in Professional Development
Church Leadership
Communication
Counseling
Criminal Justice
Finance
Higher Education
Leadership Studies
Management
Training and Development
Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Biblical Studies
Pastoral Leadership
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Christian School Administration Specialization
English as a Second Language Specialization
Leadership Specialization
Special Education Specialization
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Principal Certification
Non-certification track
Master of Liberal Arts
Interdisciplinary Track
Single-Discipline Track: Christian Studies
Master of Music Education*
*Pending SACSCOC approval.
Dual Master’s Degrees
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 Theological Studies
Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Liberal Arts
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Global Leadership
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Master of Arts in Global Leadership/Master of Arts in Theological Studies
*Select concentrations available online
DBU’s student-centered online learning opportunities also include a broad selection of required General Studies courses. Credit hours earned through the successful completion of DBU’s online courses will qualify for inclusion in credit hours accumulated by the student to fulfill the university’s 25% percent residency requirement. If you do not see the degree or concentration you are looking for, please contact your academic advisor.