Note: Church Membership Requirement (for Admission into the Ph.D. in Leadership Studies’ Ministry Concentration, Master’s Ministry Degrees, and Advanced Ministry Certificate Programs): Within the last 12 months the applicant must have been an active member of a Christian church that holds Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and who holds solely the Old Testament and the New Testament as sacred Scripture. Click for Church Membership form.

This program is designed to equip childhood ministry leaders with an understanding of children, best practices of children's ministry in order to connect children, their families, and their leaders with Christ and the community of faith. The Advanced Certificate in Children's Ministry provides students with foundations in theology, Christian education, and principles for creating solutions to meet the contemporary needs of the churches and children.

Required Courses (excluding prerequisites)

MACE 6301 Introduction to Christian Education *

MACE 5302 Biblical Servant Leadership * (take first year)

MACH 6311 Early Childhood Ministry *

MACH 6312 Ministry with Children *

MACH 6353 Ministry to Families *

*courses also available online

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

(18 hours)
Successful completion of this program provides advanced training for the professional serving in a Christian school. The program is designed primarily for teachers and administrators already in service who wish to gain advanced knowledge and skills specific to the Christian school setting.

Enhance your professional development through advanced studies in teaching and administration in the Christian school.
Learn instructional strategies and curricular design that are specific to the needs of the Christian school.
Study the major theories of learning and learning styles along with various Christian education patterns and philosophies.

Select 9 hours from the following:

EDUC 6304 Improvement of Instruction*

EDAD 6312 School Law *

EDAD 6315 School Finance/Business Management *

MRKT 6340 Marketing Strategy for Nonprofit Organizations (S-L)*

*courses also available online

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Refine your interpersonal communication skills.
Understand organizational climates, cultures, behaviors, and strategies.
Gain theoretical knowledge necessary for effective resolution of conflict.
Acquire practical experience in mediation.

*courses also available online

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELING (16 hours)

The Licensed Professional Counselor track provides students the additional coursework required in order to apply for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, which the student may not have already completed in their master’s degree in counseling.

Required Courses (excluding prerequisites)

COUN 5386 Psychological Testing

COUN 5387 Research Methods

COUN 6100 Comprehensive Counseling Review

COUN 6382 Psychopathology

COUN 6383 Marriage and Family Counseling

COUN 6385 Advanced Counseling and Crisis Intervention

The Marriage and Family track provides students additional coursework as preparation for Marriage and Family Counseling licensure in the state of Texas.

Required courses (excluding prerequisites)
COUN 6388 Assessment and Intervention in Marriage and Family Counseling
COUN 6394 Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy (S-L)

*Courses available online

Prerequisite requirements: To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants must be currently pursuing, or already hold, a Masters of Education in School Counseling, or a Master’s of Arts in Counseling or comparable degree from another accredited university. Students may complete one or both tracks to earn a Certificate of Completion. Successful completion of the GRE is a requirement for admission to this program.

Successful completion of the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE®) is a requirement for admission to this certificate program.
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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (12 hours)

Successful completion of this program provides an endorsement for the professional hoping to serve in a leadership role in a school setting. The program is designed primarily for teachers and administrators who want specialized training in curriculum design and instructional strategies.

Required Courses

EDUC 6306 Curriculum Design and Evaluation *
EDUC 6304 Improvement of Instruction *
READ 6335 Curriculum & Instruction of Reading *
EDUC 5320 Teaching the Underachiever
or
EDUC 5310 Introduction to Exceptional Learners *

*courses also available online

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN DISTANCE LEARNING (15 hours)

Successful completion of this program provides an endorsement for the professional serving in public, private, or Christian P-12 schools as well as institutions of higher learning. The program is designed primarily for teachers and administrators already in service who wish to gain advanced knowledge and skills specific to distance learning.

Required Courses

DLED 6301 Foundations of Distance Learning *

DLED 6302 Designing and Developing Distance Learning*

DLED 6303 Teaching and Learning in the Online Classroom*

DLED 6304 Technology Tools for the Online Classroom*

DLED 6305 Distance Learning Design and Administration*

*courses available online

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN EAST ASIAN STUDIES (15 hours)

This program provides advanced study that emphasizes East Asian civilizations, culture, history, literature, philosophy, religion, and business finance. The program is designed for students who are interested in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean civilizations and who see knowledge of the culture of these East Asian countries as significant components for their effectiveness in an increasingly international community.

Required Courses

MAGL 5351 History and Culture of East Asia*

Choose 4 of the following courses to complete the 15 credit-hour program.

MAGL 5352 History of East Asian Philosophy & Religion

MAGL 5353 Fine Arts in East Asia*

MAGL 5354 Literature of East Asia

MAGL 5355 Leadership in East Asia

MAGL 5356 Business and Finance in East Asia

*courses also available online

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN (15 hours)

This certificate program leads to certification as an Educational Diagnostician in Texas. The program includes criteria established by the State Board for Educator Certification. Students must successfully complete the required five courses of the program, which includes a 160-hour practicum, and pass the departmental practice examination at the prescribed level of proficiency in order to be recommended by the university certification officer as eligible to take the state diagnostician certification examination (TExES). All coursework leading to the certificate must be taken at Dallas Baptist University. In areas where the student demonstrates sufficient proficiency, course substitutions may be approved by the program director of the Master of Education in Special Education, and must be in keeping with the requirements of the State Board for Educational Certification.

To qualify for this certificate, applicants must have or be currently pursuing a master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, a valid teaching certificate, and provide a service record indicating two years of teaching experience in an accredited and approved school. A master’s degree is required to qualify for State of Texas Certification.

Successful completion of the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE®) is a requirement for admission to this certificate program.

Required Courses

EDSC 6312 Appraisal in Counseling and Development

READ 5332 Diagnosing and Correcting Reading Difficulties with Clinical Experience

READ 6330 Foundations of Reading

SPED 5310 Introduction to Exceptional Learners

SPED 5330 Pedagogy of Special Education

SPED 6350 Individual Diagnostic Assessment Practicum (160 hours) (S-L)

*Courses also available online

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

(15 hours)

The ESL certificate program is designed with several options available to the student.

Texas certified teachers can fulfill requirements leading to ESL Supplemental Certification.

For degree-seeking students, the ESL courses can be applied as concentrations or disciplines in the following degrees:

The ESL courses provide academic and professional training for students seeking the certificate for the sole purpose of teaching English as a Second Language on the mission field - at home or abroad.

ESLS 5301 Second Language Acquisition†*
ESLS 5304 Methods in Teaching ESL †*

ESLS 5306 Content Area Language Proficiency Skills †*

ESLS 5308 Multicultural and Multilingual Learning Environments †*

ESLS 5312 Practicum †* (S-L)

ESLS 5314 Practicum in ESL/EFL Settings (S-L) (Students not seeking Texas ESL Supplemental Certification may take this course instead of ESLS 5312).

†Courses required for Texas ESL supplemental certification.

* Courses available online

In addition, the student may complete the following course, which is optional, for a total of 18 graduate hours in the discipline:

ESLS 5310 Administration of ESL Program

In order to demonstrate minimal proficiency in English language usage required for teaching ESL, international students must provide a TOEFL exam score of 213 (computer based), 550 (paper based), or 79 (internet based) in order to do the ESL concentration or to receive the Advanced Certificate in ESL.

Successful completion of the GRE is required for admission to this program if the student is seeking Texas ESL Supplemental Certification.

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Take part in advanced study and applications in leadership, the acquisition of capital, and new business opportunities.
Learn the process of creating and marketing new products.
Develop skills and competencies for successful management of a growing company without losing your entrepreneurial “spirit.”
Gain practical knowledge in the appropriate aspects of accounting and financial planning for entrepreneurial ventures.
Participate in a practicum for developing or enhancing skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, delegation, motivation, goal setting, and time management.

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN GLOBAL STUDIES (21 hours)

Program Fundamentals

Engage in studies that provide specific preparation in cross-cultural adaptation.
Learn to function professionally and proficiently in the international environment.
Manage multicultural and multiethnic dynamics.
Develop positive strategies to impact societies in positive ways that respect and preserve unique cultural heritage.

The certificate is recommended for students engaged in research and promotion of increased global awareness, promoting globalization in business, serving humanitarian needs through Non-Governmental Organizations, involved in private sector relief and development efforts, or working in Christian missions.

MAGL 5330 – Introduction to Missiology

MAGL 5331 – Cross-Cultural Living and Ministry*

MAGL 5332 – Strategies for Missionary Work

MAGL 5333 – Local Church on Mission

MACE 5302 – Biblical Servant Leadership*(take first year)

THEO 6306 - Systematic Theology*

*courses also available online

Recommended Alternate Courses (may be substituted)[1]

*courses also available online

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Emphasis on strategic health care planning, marketing, and policy.
In-depth study of managed care and long-term care administration.
Capstone initiative provides “hands-on” experiences in an area of interest to the student, such as administration, clinical practice, or
education/consultation.

*course also available online

Emphasis on servant leadership in professional and personal conduct.
Identify and analyze the key elements of higher education administration including ethics and leadership, teaching and learning, legal aspects and finance, research methods, history and philosophy, and student development.
Learn to define and evaluate the key components of an effective institution of higher education.
Study current trends and issues in higher education and academic affairs.
Analyze and examine how leadership, communication, and group performance work together for effective decision-making and change management in higher education.
Analyze and synthesize the impact of globalization on change, communication, technology, and pedagogy in higher education.

HIED 6373 Methods for Higher Education Administration * may be substituted for HIED 5300 *

*course also available online

Study the present-day effects of the history and theory of employment law, along with current legal issues facing organizations.
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary for the development of a useful selection program.
Explore compensation administration in depth, including planning and budgeting from departmental to organizational levels.
Learn to identify the developmental challenges facing individuals during their career, with special emphasis on career search and planning strategies.
Global managers may choose courses with an international emphasis.

Build on your fundamental knowledge of information systems through study of the methodology, tools, and techniques involved in designing an information system for an organization.
Learn to design an actual corporate database and information system.
Learn to apply MIS technology to create a business organization capable of effectively competing in a global environment.
Study the fundamentals of telecommunications, network design strategies, and the implementation of networks into business organizations.

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT (12 hours)

The growing importance of international business strategies in most industries requires an understanding of the global business environment and cultural practices. Through this course of study, students acquire a global perspective of business in order to compete in today’s business world. The focus of courses comprising this certificate is to examine the strategic aspects of managing a global or multinational business organization.

Required Courses (excluding prerequisites)

ECON 6303 International Economic and the Legal Environment*

FINA 6321 International Finance*

MANA 6311 International Management*

MRKT 6321 International Marketing*

*course also available online

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN LEADERSHIP STUDIES (12 hours)
This program is designed to enhance competencies in the advanced study of Leadership while offering opportunities for personal and professional growth. Building a foundation of both academic and practical experience, the student will develop and apply research, statistical, writing, and other interdisciplinary skills to be better prepared for further work and study in the exciting field of Leadership.

Prerequisite requirements include:

	COUN 5387 Research Methods or HIED 6330 Research Methods in Higher Education
	MACE 5302 Biblical Servant Leadership* (take first year) or MANA 6310 Leadership in Management *
	MANA 6303 Research and Statistics
	One elective at the graduate level (6000 or above) from one of the following disciplines: - Business - Education - Higher Education - General Leadership

*course also available online

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Courses comprising this certificate will provide current and aspiring practitioners in nonprofit organizations with the cutting-edge leadership theories and latest management tools that can be used to create high-performing organizations. As they study with nonprofit practitioners during service-learning opportunities in each course, students will learn how strategic plans are developed in areas of marketing, law, leadership, and accounting specific to the nonprofit organization.

Required Courses:

ACCT 6344 Nonprofit Accounting, Resource Development and Fundraising

MANA 6348 Legal Issues for Nonprofit Organizations

MANA 6349 Creative Leadership for Nonprofit Organizations

MRKT 6340 Marketing Strategy for Nonprofit Organizations (S-L)

Prerequisite requirements:

Course	Prerequisite
ACCT 6344	ACCT 6321 Managerial Accounting*
MANA 6348	MANA 6310 Leadership in Management * MANA 6320 Business Ethics *
MANA 6349	MANA 6310 Leadership in Management * MANA 6320 Business Ethics *
MRKT 6340	MRKT 6301 Creative Problem Solving for Marketing Decisions (S-L)*

*course also available online

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT (12 hours)
This program provides advanced study of theory and evolving practices as seen through perspectives offered by real world experiences. Courses are offered from a wide range of management topics, allowing students the opportunity to study concepts and issues specific to their personal career needs. Because today’s business environment is especially dynamic, special attention is given throughout the program to the complex aspects of organizational change.

Program Fundamentals

Build the skills necessary for successful change management by in-depth study of the change management process.

Examine the human problems of adjustment, communication, and performance in the organizational structure.

Personalize your program to enhance your career growth with courses in ethics, leadership, work teams, negotiations, communication, employment law, compensation, operations and quality, or international management.

Required Courses (excluding prerequisites)
MANA 6314 Organizational Change and Development*
MANA 6333 Operations and Quality Management *

Choose two of the following courses to complete the 12 credit-hour program (excluding prerequisites).
CRMN 6310 Conflict Resolution Management *
MANA 6301 Employment Law *
MANA 6310 Leadership in Management *
MANA 6311 International Management *
MANA 6312 Communication and Business Behavior *
MANA 6320 Business Ethics *
PROJ 6301 Project Overview, Strategic Process, and Project Initiation *

*course also available online

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN MARKETING (12 hours)
This program is designed to help the student develop and enhance marketing skills and abilities through exposure to innovative business ideas using the latest trends and techniques. Advanced studies will focus on the processes and practical applications involved in meeting market demands and satisfying customer needs.

Program Fundamentals

Explore in depth the relationship between the creative process and marketing decisions.
Practice marketing skills in various industries from both domestic and multinational perspectives.
Examine the process of formulating organizational marketing goals and strategies.
Investigate the interrelationship of marketing research and marketing management.
Elective study options include international marketing, business development, or new product development.

Required Courses
MRKT 6301 Creative Problem Solving for Marketing Decisions (S-L) *
MRKT 6331 Marketing Analysis *
MRKT 6341 Advanced Marketing Strategies *

Choose one of the following courses to complete the 12 credit-hour program (excluding prerequisites).

MRKT 6302 Business Development Strategies
MRKT 6303 New Product Development
MRKT 6321 International Marketing *
*course also available online

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN MASTER READING TEACHER (9 hours)

This program provides students with the nine graduate credit hours in literacy required by the state of Texas for a Master Reading Teacher Certificate, an all-level (EC-12) certificate specific to Texas that offers advanced preparation in the area of literacy for teachers working in diverse classrooms. To qualify for the certificate, teachers must hold a valid teaching credential, complete nine graduate credit hours in literacy, have taught for three years, and have passed the Master Reading Teacher TExES examination.

A master's degree is required to qualify for State of Texas Certification.

Successful completion of the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE®) is a requirement for admission to this certificate program.

Required Courses (excluding prerequisites)

READ 5010 Master Reading Teacher Seminar

READ 6301 Specialized Reading Assessment and Instruction *

READ 6330 Foundations in Reading *

READ 6335 Curriculum and Instruction in Reading *

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN MINISTRY LEADERSHIP (15 hours)

This program provides advanced study in preparation for non-pastoral leadership roles in ministries and vocational work. Students will be given the opportunity to develop, organize, conduct, and evaluate church ministries in order to develop skill sets and competencies that are necessary for effective ministry leadership. Particular emphasis is given to the concept of servant leadership in the preparation of ministry leaders for the local church.

Program Fundamentals

Gain a thorough, in-depth understanding of servant leadership as it relates to church ministry and vocational work.
Enhance your general knowledge related to Christian education and
non-pastoral ministries.
Build communication, teamwork, and management skills necessary for successful ministry leadership.
Learn the competencies that are necessary for successful ministry in your area of interest.

Required Courses
MACE 5302 Biblical Servant Leadership * (take first year)

MACE 6301 Introduction to Christian Education *

Choose a concentration listed below to complete the 15 credit-hour program (excluding prerequisites).

Leadership of Adult Ministry

MACE 6314 Ministry with Adults *

MACE 6315 Ministry with Senior Adults *

MACE 6322 Introduction to Christian Counseling *

Leadership of Business Ministry
MANA 51.521 Management Theory *
MANA 51.522 Business Legal Environment *
MANA 6314 Organizational Change and Development *
MANA 6321 Organizational Behavior *

Leadership of Collegiate Ministry
MACE 6320 Collegiate Campus Minister *
MAST 6354 Collegiate Ministry Strategies*
Choose one of the following:
MACE 6322 Introduction to Christian Counseling*
MAPD 5350 Worldview: Human Beliefs/Human Actions (S-L) *

Leadership of Family Ministry
Select three courses:
MACE 6308 Evangelism, Missions, and Growth Through Education Ministry *
MACH 6312 Ministry with Children *
MAST 5313 Ministry with Students
MACE 6314 Ministry with Adults *

Leadership of Missions Ministry
MACE 6330 Introduction to Missiology*
MAGL 5331 Cross-Cultural Living and Ministry*
Choose one of the following:
MAGL 5332 Strategies for Missionary Work
MAGL 5333 Local Church on Mission

Leadership of Student Ministry
MAST 6353 Adolescent Development *
MAST 5313 Ministry with Students*
MAST 6350 Family-Based Student Ministry*

Leadership of Worship Ministry

Select three of the following:

MACM 6309 Shepherding in the 21st Century
MAWL 5310 Worship Philosophy and Practice*
MAWL 6303 Spiritual Formation and Worship*
MAWL 6311 Global Worship *

MAWL 6313 21st Century Transformational Worship*

MAWL 6316 Worship Theology for Contemporary Ministry*

*course also available online

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

(12 hours)

In this program, students will gain an understanding of strategy maps, balanced scorecards, process improvement, organization change, leadership coaching and counseling, and succession planning. Through this study, students will learn to link strategies with internal and external management processes while they develop strategic leadership skills necessary for maximizing and increasing organizational effectiveness and profitability.

Requirements include:

MANA 6305 Staffing Organizations *

MANA 6330 Leadership Development *

MANA 6331 Leadership Coaching and Counseling*

MANA 6332 Strategies, Models, and Processes

Prerequisite requirements:

MANA 51.521 Management Theory *

*course also available online

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL LIFE COACHING (18 hours)

Coaching is a widespread and rapidly growing human development methodology that supports individuals in achieving personal or organizational goals. This program is designed to prepare students to be coaches and coach trainers who will serve as facilitators of organizational and personal change in a wide variety of business, community, educational, and ministry fields of practice. Students completing this certificate program will be equipped to analyze and evaluate objectives in order to formulate and employ effective coaching strategies which can be used to facilitate personal and organizational success.

Required Courses (9 hours):
MAPD 5310 Coaching Theories and Methods
MAPD 6311 Developing Coaching Skills
MAPD 6312 Coaching Practicum

Select 9 hours from the following:

COUN 6380 Career Counseling and Lifestyle Development

EDAD 6301 Instructional Leadership Development †

EDSC 6380 Career Development and Lifestyle Counseling for School Counselors *

ENTR 6301 New Business Creation††

MACE 6307 Church and Business Administration *

MACE 6309 Developing Lay Leaders in the Church *

MACE 6322 Introduction to Christian Counseling *

MACM 5301 Foundations of Christian Ministry*

MACM 6303 Conflict Resolution in Ministry

MACM 6309 Shepherding in the 21st Century*

MANA 6312 Communication and Business Behavior*

MANA 6314 Organizational Change and Development*

MANA 6330 Leadership Development*

MANA 6331 Leadership Coaching and Counseling††

† A student enrolling in this class must be a certified

teacher.

†† Recommended for Professional Coaches

*course also available online

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (12 hours)
This program is designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for success in project management in any type of business or service environment.  The course of study will include project organization, project life cycles, project planning, scheduling, project execution and control, risk management, earned value, configuration management, budgeting, and project termination and close-out.

Requirements include:
PROJ 6301 Project Overview, Strategic Process, and Project Initiation *
PROJ 6302  Project Planning *
PROJ 6303  Project Execution and Closeout *
PROJ 6304  Advanced Project Management Strategy and Simulation *

*course also available online

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN READING SPECIALIST (18 hours)

Teachers desiring to specialize in the important area of reading may pursue the Reading Specialist Certificate, an all-level (P-12) certificate. The Reading Specialist is a certification recognized across the U.S. and many holding this advanced certification work as literacy coaches, assisting teachers with implementation of best literacy practices. Teachers may add the Reading Specialist Certificate to their existing valid credential upon completion of a master’s degree with sufficient coursework in literacy, two years of acceptable classroom teaching experience, and after passing the Reading Specialist TExES examination.

To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants must hold a master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education. A master's degree is required to qualify for State of Texas Certification.

Successful completion of the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE®) is a requirement for admission to this certificate program.

Required courses (excluding prerequisites):

READ 5011 Reading Specialist Seminar

READ 5331 Reading in the Content Area
or
ESLS 5306 Content Area Language Proficiency Skills *

READ 5332 Reading: Diagnosing and Correcting Reading Difficulties with Clinical Experience
or
READ 5334 Studies in the Diagnosis and Clinical Correction of Reading Issues *

READ 6301 Specialized Reading Assessment and Instruction *
READ 6330 Foundations of Reading *
READ 6335 Curriculum and Instruction in Reading *
*Select one of the following elective courses:*
ECHE 6373 The Beginnings of Reading and Writing
ENGL 5302 Introduction to Linguistics
READ 5337 Pedagogy of Reading III (Literature and Visual Representation
READ 5338 Pedagogy of Language Arts

*course also available online

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN SCHOOL COUNSELING

Successful completion of the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE®) is a requirement for admission to Track I or Track II of this certificate program.

Applicants must provide a service record indicating two years of teaching experiencein an accredited and approved school if they are seeking the Texas Standard School Counselor Certificate.

TRACK I (15 hours)

The DBU school counselor certificate program, Track I, is designed for the graduate student who is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Counseling at Dallas Baptist University or already possesses a master’s and/or doctoral degree in a counseling related field and is pursuing the standard school counselor certification only. This all-level certificate allows an individual to be considered for a school counseling position.

A Master's Degree in Counseling is required to qualify for State of Texas Certification.

Required courses (excluding prerequisites):

EDSC 5310 Introduction to School Counseling*

EDSC 6312 Appraisal in Counseling and Development

EDSC 6313 Curriculum and Administration for School Guidance and Counseling Programs

EDUC 5310 Introduction to Exceptional Learners*

EDSC 6316 Practicum for School Counseling (S-L)

TRACK II (27 hours)

The DBU school counselor certificate program, Track II, is designed for the graduate student who possesses a master’s and/or doctoral degree in a non-counseling field and is pursuing the standard school counselor certification only. This all-level certificate allows an individual to be considered for a school counseling position.

Required courses (excluding prerequisites):

COUN 5382 Counseling Theories and Techniques

COUN 5383 Group Counseling

EDSC 5310 Introduction to School Counseling*

EDSC 5311 Developmental Psychology

EDSC 6310 Pre-Practicum in School Counseling

EDSC 6312 Appraisal in Counseling and Development

EDSC 6313 Curriculum and Administration for School Guidance and Counseling Programs

EDSC 6316 Practicum for School Counseling (S-L)

EDUC 5310 Introduction to Exceptional Learners*

*course also available online

Successful completion of the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE®) is a requirement for admission to Track I or Track II of this certificate program.

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN SCHOOL PRINCIPALSHIP (27 hours)

The DBU principal certificate program is designed for the student who already possesses a master’s degree and is pursuing principal certification only. This certificate prepares students for all-level certification and allows an individual to be considered as a candidate for a wide variety of administrative positions in a school district including: assistant principal, principal, subject area coordinator, director of curriculum, executive director, assistant superintendent, or associate superintendent.

A master's degree is required to qualify for State of Texas Certification.

Required courses (excluding prerequisites):

EDAD 6301 Instructional Leadership Development

EDAD 6311 Educational Organizations and Administration *

EDAD 6312 School Law *

EDAD 6313 Supervision of Instruction *

EDAD 6314 The Principalship *

EDAD 6315 School Finance/Business Management *

EDAD 6316 School Personnel Administration *

EDAD 6317 School Public Relations *

EDAD 6389 Internship in Educational Administration (S-L)

*course also available online

Successful completion of the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE®) is a requirement for admission to this certificate program.

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN STUDENT MINISTRY (15 hours)

Note: Church Membership Requirement (for Admission into the Ph.D. in Leadership Studies' Ministry Concentration, Master's Ministry Degrees, and Advanced Ministry Certificate Programs): Within the last 12 months the applicant must have been an active member of a Christian church that holds Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and who holds solely the Old Testament and the New Testament as sacred Scripture. Click here to download form

This program is designed to enable student ministers to remain on the cutting edge of student ministry paradigm shifts with the theological and educational foundations necessary to provide credibility and vision to equip the next generation of Christian young adults.

Prerequisite requirements:

RELI 1301 Old Testament Survey *

RELI 1302 New Testament Survey *

Requirements include:

MAST 5313 Ministry with Students*

MAST 6350 Family-Based Student Ministry*

MAST 6351 Student Cultural Issues*

MAST 6353 Adolescent Development*

MACE 6316 Stages in Human Development *

MAST 6356 Developing Student Ministry Lay Leaders (S-L) *
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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN WORSHIP MINISTRY (12 hours)

Courses comprising this certificate engage worship leaders in a study of Christian worship from theological and practical dimensions. The certificate equips worship leaders with tools for effective worship ministry in personal and corporate worship experiences.

Required Courses (excluding prerequisites)

Students will select four courses:

MACM 6309 Shepherding in the 21st Century

MAWL 5307 History of Worship Song

MAWL 5310 Worship Philosophy and Practice

MAWL 6303 Spiritual Formation and Worship

MAWL 6313 21st Century Transformational Worship

MAWL 6316 Worship Theology for Contemporary Worship

*course also available online

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENCY (15 hours)

The DBU superintendent certificate program is designed for the graduate student who has completed a master’s degree and principal certification and desires the professional certificate to be a superintendent of schools. This program prepares students for the Superintendent TExES examination. Successful completion of the Superintendent TExES allows an individual to be considered as a candidate for superintendency, the chief executive officer of a school district.

Special Note: In order for students to be recommended by the university certification officer to be eligible to take the state certification test (TExES) for the superintendency, students must successfully complete the required coursework for this certificate program and pass the departmental practice exam at the prescribed level of proficiency.

Required courses (excluding prerequisites):

EDDS 7315 Budget and Finance Principles

EDDS 7320 Internship in K-12 Leadership (S-L)

EDDS 7362 Human Resource Management and Development

EDDS 7364 The Superintendency

EDDS 7355 Advanced School Law

Prerequisite requirements
To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants must hold a master’s degree and principal certification in the state of Texas.

Successful completion of the GRE is a requirement for admission to this certificate program.

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS::

	Children's Ministry Leadership
	Christian School Administration
	Conflict Resolution
	Counseling
	Curriculum & Instruction
	Distance Learning
	East Asian Studies
	Educational Diagnostician
	English as a Second Language
	Entrepreneurship
	Global Studies
	Health Care Management
	Higher Education Administration
	Human Resource Management
	Information Systems Management
	International Management
	Leadership Studies
	Leading the Nonprofit Organization
	Management
	Marketing
	Master Reading Teacher
	Ministry Leadership
	Organizational Communication
	Performance Management
	Professional Life Coaching
	Project Management
	Reading Specialist
	School Counseling
	School Principalship
	Student Ministry
	Worship Ministry

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