Nov 21, 2024

Missouri Baptist University 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Academic Programs

Programs of Study
Minors with Classifications
Certificates and Degrees with Classifications
Specialized Academic Programs
The Individualized Major
The Individualized Minor
Directed Study
Intercollege Consortium
Study Abroad
MBU Early College Partnerships
High School Dual Enrollment Program
Programs by Site
Articulated Programs and Corporate Partnerships

Mission Statement: The Academic Program of Missouri Baptist University is designed to offer programs of study leading to professional certificates and undergraduate and graduate degrees in an environment of academic excellence with a Biblically-based Christian perspective. The academic program seeks to motivate students to a life of service and knowledge integrating Christian faith and discipline.

Programs of Study

Major Field	CIP Code	College	School	Certificate/Degree
Accounting	52.0301	Business & Entrepreneurship	Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology	CA , BA , BPS , BS , GCA
Apologetic Studies	39.0601	Arts & Humanities MBU Online	Humanities & Theology	GCAS GCAS
Applied Management	52.0299	Business & Entrepreneurship MBU Online	Management & Marketing	BA , BS BPS
Behavioral Science	30.1701	Science & Health	Social & Behavioral Sciences	BA , BPS , BS
Biblical Counseling	39.0705	Arts & Humanities MBU Online	Humanities & Theology	GCBC GCBC
Biochemistry	26.0202	Science & Health	Natural Sciences & Mathematics	BS
Biology	26.0101	Science & Health	Natural Sciences & Mathematics	BA , BS
Biology Education	13.1322	Education Science & Health	Teacher Education Natural Sciences & Mathematics	BS GCBE, MS
Biotechnology	26.1201	Science & Health	Natural Sciences & Mathematics	BS
Broadcast Media	09.0701	Arts & Humanities	Communications	BA , BPS , BS
Business Administration	52.0201	Business & Entrepreneurship MBU Online	Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology	CBA , ASBA , BA , BPS , BS , MBA CBA , ASBA , BA , BS , MBA
Business Education	13.1303	Education	Teacher Education	BA , BPS , BS
Chemistry	40.0501	Science & Health	Natural Sciences & Mathematics	BA , BS
Chemistry Education	13.1323	Education Science & Health	Teacher Education Natural Sciences & Mathematics	BS GCCE, MS
Chemistry with Concentration in Forensic Science	40.0510	Science & Health	Natural Sciences & Mathematics	BA
Child Development	19.0706	Education	Teacher Education	BA , BPS , BS
Christian Ministry	39.9999	Arts & Humanities MBU Online	Humanities & Theology	ASCM , BA , BPS , BS , MACM MACM
Church Planting	39.0302	Arts & Humanities MBU Online	Humanities & Theology	GCCP GCCP
Church Revitalization	39.0699	Arts & Humanities MBU Online	Humanities & Theology	GCCR GCCR
Classroom Teaching	13.1299	Education	Teacher Education	MAT
Clinical Mental Health Counseling	51.1508	Education	Counseling	MA
Communications Studies	09.0199	Arts & Humanities	Communications	BA , BPS , BS
Creative Writing	23.1302	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	CCW
Criminal Justice	43.0104	Science & Health MBU Online	Social & Behavioral Science	BA , BPS , BS BPS , MSCJ
Curriculum & Instruction	13.0301	Education	Educational Leadership	MSE, Ed.S.
Cybersecurity	43.0404	Business & Entrepreneurship MBU Online	Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology	CC , BS BS
Dance Pedagogy	13.1324	Arts & Humanities	Performing Arts	CDP
Early Childhood Education	13.1210	Education	Teacher Education	BA , BPS* , BS , BSE
Early Childhood Special Education	13.1015	Education	Teacher Education	BA , BPS* , BS , BSE
Editing and Publishing	23.1001	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	CEP
Educational Administration School Leader K-12 Special Education Director Superintendent	13.0401 13.0402 13.0411	Education	Educational Leadership	MEA MEA Ed.S.
Educational Technology	13.0501	Education	Educational Leadership	GCET, MET
Elementary Education	13.1202	Education	Teacher Education	BA , BPS* , BS , BSE
English	23.0101	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	BA , BPS , BS
Executive Leadership	51.3802	Science & Health	Nursing	PBCEL, PMCEL, MSN
Exercise Science	31.0505	Science & Health MBU Online	Health & Movement Sciences	BA , BPS , BS GCES
Faith and Learning	38.9999	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	CFL
Family Ministry	39.0702	Arts & Humanities MBU Online	Humanities & Theology	GCFMI GCFMI
Family Nurse Practitioner	51.3805	Science & Health	Nursing	PMCFNP, MSN
Fitness Management	31.0504	Business & Entrepreneurship MBU Online	Management & Marketing	GCFM
Forensic Psychology	42.2812	Science & Health	Social & Behavioral Sciences	BS
General Studies	24.0102	Arts & Humanities MBU Online	Humanities & Theology	AA , BA , BPS , BS AA , BA , BPS , BS
Health Education	13.1307	Education	Teacher Education	BPS*** , BS
Health Sciences	51.0001	Science & Health	Health & Movement Sciences	BS
Healthcare Management	51.0701	Business & Entrepreneurship MBU Online	Management & Marketing	CHM , BS , GCHCM CHM , BPS , GCHCM
Higher Education Leadership	13.9999	Education	Educational Leadership	MSHEL, Ed.D.
History	54.0101	Science & Health	Social & Behavioral Science	BA , BPS , BS
Human Resource Management	52.0201	Business & Entrepreneurship MBU Online	Management & Marketing	GCHRM GCHRM
Human Services	44.0000	Science & Health	Social & Behavioral Science	BA , BPS , BS
Intercultural Studies	39.0301	Arts & Humanities MBU Online	Humanities & Theology	GCIS GCIS
Journalism	09.0499	Arts & Humanities	Communications	BA , BPS , BS
K-12 Education**	13.1206	Education	Teacher Education	BPS , BS
Leadership in Teaching and Learning	13.0406	Education	Educational Leadership	Ed.D. Ed.D. (ABD)
Liberal Arts	24.0199	Arts & Humanities MBU Online	Humanities & Theology	BA , BS BPS
Library Media Specialist	13.1334	Education	Teacher Education	GCLMS
Management	52.0299	Business & Entrepreneurship MBU Online	Management & Marketing	CM , BA , BPS , BS CM , BA , BS
Marketing	52.1401	Business & Entrepreneurship MBU Online	Management & Marketing	CR , BA , BPS , BS , GCMK CR , BA , BS
Marketing Education	13.1310	Education	Teacher Education	BA , BPS*** , BS
Mathematics	27.0101	Science & Health	Natural Sciences & Mathematics	BPS , BS
Mathematics Education	13.1311	Science & Health	Natural Sciences & Mathematics	GCME, MS
Middle Childhood Education	13.1203	Education	Teacher Education	BA , BPS*** , BS , BSE
Ministry and Leadership	38.0203	Arts & Humanities MBU Online	Humanities & Theology	CML , BA , BS BPS
Music	50.0901	Arts & Humanities	Performing Arts	Instrumental Concentration, BA Piano Concentration, BA Voice Concentration, BA
Music Education	13.1312	Arts & Humanities	Performing Arts	Instrumental Concentration, BME Piano Concentration, BME Voice Concentration, BME
Music Performance	50.0903	Arts & Humanities	Performing Arts	Piano Concentration, BM Voice Concentration, BM
Music with Elective Studies in Business	50.1003	Arts & Humanities	Performing Arts	Instrumental Concentration, BM Piano Concentration, BM Voice Concentration, BM
Musical Theatre	50.0509	Arts & Humanities	Performing Arts	BFA , BM
Network Engineering	11.0901	Business & Entrepreneurship MBU Online	Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology	CNE , BS BS
Nurse Educator	51.3203	Science & Health	Nursing	PBCNE, PMCNE, MSN
Nursing (Pre-Licensure BSN)	51.3801	Science & Health	Nursing	BSN
Nursing (RN to BSN)	51.3801	Science & Health	Nursing	BSN
Organizational Leadership	52.0213	Business & Entrepreneurship MBU Online	Management & Marketing	CO BPS
Pastoral Ministries	39.0705	Arts & Humanities MBU Online	Humanities & Theology	GCPM GCPM
Physical Education	13.1314	Education	Teacher Education	BPS*** , BS
Physical Education/K-12 Education	13.1314/13.1206	Education	Teacher Education	BPS*** , BS
Play Therapy	51.2317	Education	Counseling	GCPT
Pre-Nursing	51.1105	Science & Health MBU Online	Natural Sciences & Mathematics	ASPN ASPN
Project Management	52.0211	Business & Entrepreneurship	Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology	GCPMG
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner	51.3810	Science & Health	Nursing	PMCPMH, MSN
Psychology	42.0101	Science & Health MBU Online	Social & Behavioral Sciences	BA , BPS , BS BA , BS
Public Relations	09.0902	Arts & Humanities	Communications	BA , BPS , BS
Radiologic Technology	51.0911	Science & Health	Natural Sciences & Mathematics	AAS
School Counseling	13.1101	Education	Counseling	MA
School Psychological Examiner	13.1199	Education	Counseling	GCSPE
Secondary Education**	13.1205	Education	Teacher Education	BA , BPS*** , BS
Social Sciences	45.0101	Science & Health	Social & Behavioral Sciences	BA , BPS , BS
Social Work Social Work (Advanced Standing)	44.0701	Science & Health Science & Health	Social Work Social Work	MSW MSW
Special Education Cross-Cat Disabilities Mild/Mod	13.1007	Education	Teacher Education	BA , BPS* , BS , BSE
Speech/Theatre	13.1324	Arts & Humanities	Performing Arts	BA , BPS ***, BS
Sport Management	31.0504	Business & Entrepreneurship MBU Online	Management & Marketing	BA , BS , GCSM, MSSM BS , GCSM, MSSM
Sport Marketing	31.0504	Business & Entrepreneurship	Management & Marketing	GCMK
Strategic Leadership	52.0213	Business & Entrepreneurship	Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology	GCSL
Studies in Teaching and Learning	13.0101	Education MBU Online	Teacher Education	BA , BPS , BS BA , BPS , BS
Teaching Online	13.1211	Education	Educational Leadership	GCTO
Theatre	50.0501	Arts & Humanities	Performing Arts	BA , BPS , BS
Theological Studies	39.0601	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	BA , BS
Trauma Informed Educator	13.1299	Education	Teacher Education	CTIE , GCTIE
Workplace Writing	23.1303	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	CWW
Worship Arts Technology	30.9999	Arts & Humanities	Performing Arts	BA , BPS , BS
Worship Leadership	39.0501	Arts & Humanities	Performing Arts	Instrumental Concentration, BM Piano Concentration, BM Voice Concentration, BM

*The BSE is the preferred degree for Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, and Special Education Cross-categorical Disabilities Mild/Moderate, although the BA and BS remain options; BPS is only available in a dual degree situation.

**Available only as a double major or dual degree; primary major must be in the subject area for which certification is being sought, as follows: Health Education or Physical Education for K-12 Education, or Biology Education, Business Education, Chemistry Education, English, Mathematics, Social Sciences, or Speech/Theatre with Secondary Education.

***BPS is only available in a dual degree situation.

Minors with Classifications

Minor Field	College	School
Accounting	Business & Entrepreneurship	Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology
Apologetic Studies	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology
Behavioral Science	Science & Health	Social & Behavioral Sciences
Biblical Counseling	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology
Biblical Studies	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology
Biochemistry	Science & Health	Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biology	Science & Health	Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biotechnology	Science & Health	Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Broadcast Media	Arts & Humanities	Communications
Business Administration	Business & Entrepreneurship	Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology
Chemistry	Science & Health	Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Christian Ministry	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology
Church Planting	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology
Church Revitalization	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology
Communications Studies	Arts & Humanities	Communications
Criminal Justice	Science & Health	Social & Behavioral Sciences
Cybersecurity	Business & Entrepreneurship	Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology
Dance	Arts & Humanities	Performing Arts
Data Science	Business & Entrepreneurship	Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology
English	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology
Entrepreneurship	Business & Entrepreneurship	Management & Marketing
Exercise Science	Science & Health	Health & Movement Sciences
Family Ministry	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology
Geoscience	Science & Health	Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Healthcare Management	Business & Entrepreneurship	Management & Marketing
History	Science & Health	Social & Behavioral Sciences
Human Services	Science & Health	Social & Behavioral Sciences
Intercultural Studies	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology
Journalism	Arts & Humanities	Communications
Management (for Business Majors)	Business & Entrepreneurship	Management & Marketing
Management (for Non-Business Majors)	Business & Entrepreneurship	Management & Marketing
Marketing (for Business Majors)	Business & Entrepreneurship	Management & Marketing
Marketing (for Non-Business Majors)	Business & Entrepreneurship	Management & Marketing
Mathematics	Science & Health	Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Music	Arts & Humanities	Performing Arts
Network Engineering	Business & Entrepreneurship	Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology
Nursing Across Cultures	Science & Health	Nursing
Organizational Leadership (for Business Majors)	Business & Entrepreneurship	Management & Marketing
Pastoral Studies	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology
Plant Biology	Science & Health	Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Political Science	Science & Health	Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Psychology	Science & Health	Social & Behavioral Sciences
Public Health	Science & Health	Health & Movement Sciences
Public Relations	Arts & Humanities	Communications
Social Sciences	Science & Health	Social & Behavioral Sciences
Sociology	Science & Health	Social & Behavioral Sciences
Sport Management	Business & Entrepreneurship	Management & Marketing
Sports Journalism	Arts & Humanities	Communications
Stage Management	Arts & Humanities	Performing Arts
Theatre	Arts & Humanities	Performing Arts
Worship	Arts & Humanities	Performing Arts

Certificates and Degrees with Classifications

Certificate or Degree	College	School	Abbreviation	Level
Certificate in Accounting	Business & Entrepreneurship	Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology	CA	Undergraduate
Certificate in Business Administration	Business & Entrepreneurship	Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology	CBA	Undergraduate
Certificate in Creative Writing	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	CCW	Undergraduate
Certificate in Cybersecurity	Business & Entrepreneurship	Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology	CC	Undergraduate
Certificate in Dance Pedagogy	Arts & Humanities	Performing Arts	CDP	Undergraduate
Certificate in Editing and Publishing	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	CEP	Undergraduate
Certificate in Faith and Learning	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	CFL	Undergraduate
Certificate in Healthcare Management	Business & Entrepreneurship	Management & Marketing	CHM	Undergraduate
Certificate in Management	Business & Entrepreneurship	Management & Marketing	CM	Undergraduate
Certificate in Marketing	Business & Entrepreneurship	Management & Marketing	CR	Undergraduate
Certificate in Ministry and Leadership	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	CML	Undergraduate
Certificate in Network Engineering	Business & Entrepreneurship	Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology	CNE	Undergraduate
Certificate in Organizational Leadership	Business & Entrepreneurship	Management & Marketing	CO	Undergraduate
Certificate in Trauma Informed Educator	Education	Teacher Education	CTIE	Undergraduate
Certificate in Workplace Writing	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	CWW	Undergraduate
Graduate Certificate in Accounting	Business & Entrepreneurship	Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology	GCA	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Apologetic Studies	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	GCAS	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	GCBC	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Biology Education	Science & Health	Natural Science & Mathematics	GCBE	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Chemistry Education	Science & Health	Natural Science & Mathematics	GCCE	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Church Planting	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	GCCP	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Church Revitalization	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	GCCR	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology for K-12 Schools	Education	Educational Leadership	GCET	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Exercise Science	Science & Health	Health & Movement Science	GCES	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Family Ministry	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	GCFMI	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Fitness Management	Business & Entrepreneurship	Management & Marketing	GCFM	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management	Business & Entrepreneurship	Management & Marketing	GCHCM	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management	Business & Entrepreneurship	Management & Marketing	GCHRM	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Intercultural Studies	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	GCIS	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Library Media Specialist	Education	Teacher Education	GCLMS	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Marketing	Business & Entrepreneurship	Management & Marketing	GCMK	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Education	Science & Health	Natural Science & Mathematics	GCME	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Ministries	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	GCPM	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy	Education	Counseling	GCPT	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Project Management	Business & Entrepreneurship	Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology	GCPMG	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in School Psychological Examiner	Education	Counseling	GCSPE	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Sport Management	Business & Entrepreneurship	Management & Marketing	GCSM	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Sport Marketing	Business & Entrepreneurship	Management & Marketing	GCMK	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership	Business & Entrepreneurship	Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology	GCSL	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Teaching Online	Education	Educational Leadership	GCTO	Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Trauma Informed Educator	Education	Teacher Education	GCTIE	Graduate
Post-BSN Certificate in Executive Leadership	Science & Health	Nursing	PBCEL	Graduate
Post-BSN Certificate in Nurse Educator	Science & Health	Nursing	PBCNE	Graduate
Post-MSN Certificate in Executive Leadership	Science & Health	Nursing	PMCEL	Graduate
Post-MSN Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner	Science & Health	Nursing	PMCFNP	Graduate
Post-MSN Certificate in Nurse Educator	Science & Health	Nursing	PMCNE	Graduate
Post-MSN Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner	Science & Health	Nursing	PMCPMH	Graduate
Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology	Science & Health	Natural Sciences & Mathematics	AAS	Undergraduate
Associate of Arts in General Studies	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	AA	Undergraduate
Associate of Science in Business Administration	Business & Entrepreneurship	Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology	ASBA	Undergraduate
Associate of Science in Christian Ministry	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	ASCM	Undergraduate
Associate of Science in Pre-Nursing	Science & Health	Nursing	ASPN	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts			BA	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre	Arts & Humanities	Performing Arts	BFA	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Music	Arts & Humanities	Performing Arts	BM	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Music Education	Arts & Humanities	Performing Arts	BME	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Professional Studies			BPS	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science			BS	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Education	Education	Teacher Education	BSE	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Nursing	Science & Health	Nursing	BSN	Undergraduate
Master of Arts	Education	Counseling	MA	Graduate
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry	Arts & Humanities	Humanities & Theology	MACM	Graduate
Master of Arts in Teaching	Education	Teacher Education	MAT	Graduate
Master of Business Administration	Business & Entrepreneurship	Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology	MBA	Graduate
Master of Educational Administration	Education	Educational Leadership	MEA	Graduate
Master of Educational Technology	Education	Educational Leadership	MET	Graduate
Master of Science	Science & Health	Natural Science & Mathematics	MS	Graduate
Master of Science in Criminal Justice	Science & Health	Social & Behavioral Science	MSCJ	Graduate
Master of Science in Education	Education	Educational Leadership	MSE	Graduate
Master of Science in Higher Education Leadership	Education	Educational Leadership	MSHEL	Graduate
Master of Science in Nursing	Science & Health	Nursing	MSN	Graduate
Master of Science in Sport Management	Business & Entrepreneurship	Management & Marketing	MSSM	Graduate
Master of Social Work	Science & Health	Social Work	MSW	Graduate
Educational Specialist	Education	Educational Leadership	Ed.S.	Graduate
Doctor of Education	Education	Educational Leadership	Ed.D.	Graduate

Specialized Academic Programs

Missouri Baptist University has developed several specialized academic programs which allow students to earn degrees or credits in a modified program format. These programs include opportunities for learning at off-campus sites, adult learning experiences, and cooperative programs with other institutions.

The Individualized Major

An undergraduate student may, under the tutelage of an advisor, develop a curriculum for a major suited to the student’s interest. This curriculum must be in writing, submitted, and approved by the chair or dean of the appropriate division or school and the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. The individualized major gives the student the opportunity to utilize the resources of the University to their fullest in developing an academic skill in a field for which the University may not have a specialized department. An individualized major can be granted only if the University offers at least half the credit hours needed for the major.

The Individualized Minor

An undergraduate student may, under the tutelage of an advisor, develop a curriculum for a minor suited to the student’s interest. This curriculum must be in writing, submitted, and approved by the chair or dean of the appropriate division or school and the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. The individualized minor gives the student the opportunity to utilize the resources of the University to their fullest in developing an academic skill in a field for which the University may not have a specialized department. An individualized minor can be granted only in those cases in which the University offers at least half the credit hours (a minimum of nine hours) needed for the minor.

Directed Study

Qualified undergraduate students are permitted to engage in directed study under faculty supervision. Under this arrangement, students are enabled to explore a subject in depth, or to examine new areas of study, beyond the opportunity afforded by the university’s curriculum. Under certain circumstances, catalog courses may be offered on a directed study basis.

Directed Study forms are available in the Records Office and all approvals must be obtained prior to registration. The student and faculty are expected to present the following items: reason for the directed study request, objectives, description of the study, procedure to be followed, methods of evaluation, and anticipated resources.

The course numbers 190-199, 290-299, 390-399, and 490-499 are reserved for directed study or experimental courses. The appropriate prefix is used to indicate the discipline. The first digit indicates the level of the course, and the final digit indicates the amount of credit the course carries.

Not more than one fourth (25%) of the coursework in a student’s major, minor, or total undergraduate degree program (major, minor, general education, and degree requirements) may be completed by directed study. Courses which by their nature involve individualized instruction are excluded from this limit: research classes not offered on a scheduled basis, including BIOL 481-486 and CHEM 481-486/583 ; readings courses, such as CRJS 443 ; private music instruction; and all internships, practica, and field experiences. Exemptions may be granted for upperclassmen (juniors and seniors) when required courses are canceled due to low enrollment. If a course required under a student’s catalog is no longer available due to subsequent curricular changes, and no course substitution can reasonably be made, then a directed study for the course in question will also be exempt from the limit. Students should consider using the consortium before requesting directed studies.

Students should contact the Director of Records for further information.

Intercollege Consortium

Missouri Baptist University participates in a consortium which includes Fontbonne, Lindenwood, Maryville, and Webster Universities. Undergraduate students at any of these institutions, registered for at least twelve hours at their home campus, may take courses at any of the other schools in the consortium by registering for them on their home campus. This arrangement makes a wider variety of classes available to the students of all the colleges. Some restrictions apply. For additional information, contact the Missouri Baptist University Director of Records.

Study Abroad

All MBU students are encouraged to participate in study abroad programs. Various programs are available for traditional fall or spring semesters as well as unique summer opportunities. E-mail the Director of Study Abroad today to enroll. (Students who “direct” enroll may not receive credit.)

The purpose of the Study Abroad program at Missouri Baptist University is to provide resources and programs for undergraduate students to experience a broad range of international and intercultural views. The curriculum design utilizes cross-cultural experiences enabling students to test, explore and formulate a personal and more realistic view of their global society. Through a consortium agreement with Webster University our students have access to any of their international campuses in addition to other programs that may be unique to our campus. Not all available programs are listed, for more information contact the Office of Study Abroad.

COVID RESTRICTIONS: The covid protection requirements vary by program and location. Proof of vaccination as well as negative tests before departure, and in some cases on arrival, are required by most programs as well as most airlines. Some programs require masking for participation. Since the global state of Covid response is in a constant state of flux, be sure to check with the Director of Study Abroad before committing to a program. Since MBU cannot control the global response, there may be situations where you enroll, but are unable to participate. NOTE: There are non-travel options for those who are not comfortable with going abroad at this time. These options include online courses, remote internships etc. The Director of Study Abroad can assist you in finding these options.

Africa

Uganda – Uganda Studies Program at Uganda Christian University
https://ucu.ac.ug/
Available fall or spring semesters/13-16 hours of credit
Join one of the premier universities in East Africa to study and live alongside Ugandans and other students from the continent. Through classes, internships, and living with Ugandan families or peers, USP@UCU provides opportunities for students to authentically engage people, culture, and contemporary realities in Uganda in ways that challenge them to be active participants in Christ’s claim on all aspects of life. Just 15 miles from the capital city of Kampala, Uganda Christian University is situated in the bustling town of Mukono that will quickly become home. Along with trips throughout Uganda, students also participate on a 10-day study tour to neighboring Rwanda. Students in the Uganda Studies Program at UCU choose from one of the following academic emphases: Social Work Emphasis (SWE), Global Health Emphasis (GHE), Interdisciplinary Emphasis (IE)

Argentina

Buenos Aires – CEA/CAPA/CGE
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/buenos-aires
Available for fall, spring and summer semesters
The beautiful city of Buenos Aires has long been an international gateway to the nation of Argentina. People from all over the world enter into the country through this diverse, modern city, and, through CGE and CAPA International Education, you could join the host of people to soak in this richly varied atmosphere. At the Universidad Austral, you will study Spanish along with courses in a number of disciplines, all of which are taught in English, making this program accessible to students with all levels of language skills. Throughout the course of the four-month Spring or Fall semester or the six-week Summer program, students will live with a host family and study along international students to really enjoy the diverse culture of Buenos Aires.

Córdoba – Spanish Studies Abroad
http://www.spanishstudies.org/
Available for fall, spring and summer terms
The Center for Cross-Cultural Study offers an exceptional opportunity for cross-cultural study at the distinguished Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC), a descendant of the oldest university in Argentina. There are three semester programs available to undergraduate students: the Semi-integrated Semester Program, the Spanish Studies program and the Internship/ Service Learning. The semester program is based upon CCCS’s unique Guided Direct Enrollment Model in which students benefit from three levels of cultural integration: 1. A 4-week intensive language and culture program; 2. Direct enrollment at Universidad Nacional de Córdoba integrated with Argentine students; and 3. Personal guidance in consciously synthesizing cultural experiences. The Córdoba Summer Program consists of a one-month Intensive Language and Culture Session including a homestay, cultural visits within Córdoba, a cultural day-trip to the estancias jesuíticas, and an overnight three-day trip to Buenos Aires.

Australia

Sydney – CEA/CAPA/CGE Study Center
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/sydney
Available for fall, spring and summer terms
Now offering science and technology! Exciting Sydney blends traditional colonial architecture with the vibrant energies of a modern, international cultural capital. The current dynamic of Sydney is the product of a fusion of many cultures, Aboriginal, Greek, Italian, Vietnamese, Chinese and many others, grafted onto a British colonial base. The result is a unique Australian culture drawing upon the strengths of its diversity and, at the same time, creating an identity all its own. As one of the most distinctive cities in Australia, Sydney is a prime location for students hoping to enjoy the “land down under” for their study abroad experience. With CGE and CAPA International Education, students will live and study in this hub for business, technology, and the arts over the course of a thirteen-week semester in the Spring or Fall or for a six-week Summer term. Students can also engage in part-time or full-time internships with local businesses, nonprofits, and nongovernmental organizations through CAPA, which is one of the largest internship providers in Sydney. Take advantage of this great chance to experience Australia.

Austria

Vienna – (Webster)
http://www.webster.edu/study-abroad/
Available for fall, spring and summer terms
Webster University’s Vienna campus is located near the banks of the beautiful Danube and just a few blocks from the United Nations. As a European crossroads, Vienna’s proximity to Eastern Europe attracts a richly multinational population, which is reflected in Webster University’s student body. Webster-Vienna’s internship programs introduce students to practical experience in the working world by executing special projects for national and multinational companies and organizations. Students wishing to pursue an internship abroad are required to study abroad for a minimum of one semester, although an academic year abroad is strongly encouraged. Webster Vienna relocated to the historic Palais Wenkheim in Fall 2014. The neoclassical building is conveniently located in Vienna’s 2nd district, just a few steps away from the historic center.

Chile

Valparaiso - CEA/CAPA/CGE
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/valparaiso
Available for fall, spring, and summer terms
Bursting with color and old-world charm thanks to its brightly painted buildings, Valparaiso is the second largest metropolitan area in the country. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known as the cultural capital of Chile, the city is spontaneous, cheerful, and just a little bit gritty: a perfect introduction to Latin life. When you study abroad in Valparaiso, visit La Sebastiana, the home-turned-museum of great Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. Improve your Spanish language skills through courses at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso and get a grasp of Latin American culture in Valparaíso, “the jewel of the Pacific.”

China

Beijing – (Webster)
http://www.webster.edu/study-abroad/
Available for fall terms/12-18 hours of credit
Webster’s Semester in China program is aimed at students with an interest in Asian or Chinese cultures. The program is ideal for students who are interested in international affairs or trade. Students with advanced Mandarin proficiency may also choose from the regular course offerings at BLCU. Courses utilize Beijing as a living classroom, and weave excursions, independent projects, lectures and group work together into a comprehensive experiential learning environment.

Costa Rica

San Jose - CEA/CAPA/CGE
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/san-jose
Available for fall, spring, and summer semesters
From prestigious universities to hip gastropubs, a vibrant artistic culture to a booming music scene, San José blends urban color and stunning natural beauty; when you study abroad in San José, more than 800 miles of coastline and acres of lush rainforests lie just a short drive from this diverse metropolitan center. When you’re studying abroad in San José, your immersion opportunities are limitless: You can hike on a volcano, explore the rainforest, and get up-close-and-personal with sloths. You can give back to your host community through volunteering, learn new dance moves, and lounge on the beach (Pacific or Caribbean? Take your pick!) Choose from a range of academic offerings in fields uniquely suited for study in San José, like Health Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Spanish Language.

Cuba

Havana – Spanish Studies Abroad
http://www.spanishstudies.org/
Available fall, spring, winter and summer terms
Students are able to expand their knowledge in the nearby Americas, and experience the blend of cultures – African, European and American – that form Cuba. Take classes taught by native Cuban faculty at the Universidad de La Habana. Participate in an array of cultural activities and study trips designed to encourage direct interaction with the Cuban people. CC-CS offers courses during the Fall and Spring Semesters, Winter Term, and Summer. This program is offered as political conditions allow.

Czech Republic

Prague - CEA/CPA/CGE
http://www.cgedu.org/France
Available fall, spring and summer terms
When studying abroad in Prague, you will walk to class past UNESCO World Heritage sites. Attend class in a 17th century palace. Immerse into student life in one of central Europe’s most beautiful cities. Prague’s hidden courtyards, winding streets, traditional pubs, and eye-catching architecture are uniquely juxtaposed with the city’s very modern business and academic opportunities. With a growing economy, vibrant arts and music scenes, an influential intellectual community, and architectural styles ranging from Gothic to Baroque to Art Nouveau, Prague is an ideal setting in which to explore Czech culture. Study abroad in Prague, the city that greats like Mozart, Kundera, Rilke, and Einstein called home… and discover the magic of Prague for yourself.

Ecuador

Quito - Living and Learning International
http://www.cgedu.org/France
Available fall, spring and summer* terms
This semester abroad opportunity is based in Quito, the nation’s capital. Quito, Ecuador has amazing weather and is famous for its eternal springtime conditions. The city offers rich history, architecture, friendly people, and safe living conditions in which to grow and learn. Living and Learning International in Quito is part of a 25-year-old organization called Youth World. We offer an amazing mixture of adventure, academic excellence, culture, practical experience, language, mission, and integrated living as you participate in this semester abroad program.

This semester is designed to combine classroom learning and practical internships in a unique and challenging cross-cultural setting. Along with receiving up to 18 units of college credit, students will live, learn, and grow academically and spiritually. Students will experience a variety of new cultures, gain a global perspective, and participate in the joys and challenges of serving God in a cross-cultural setting. Students will interact with teachers, faculty, and ministry site hosts in both a classroom setting and one-on-one meetings.

General Studies Social Work Spanish

*Summer offers Internships only

France

Angers – CGE
www.cgedu.org/France
Available fall, spring and summer terms
Learn French in the heart of the Loire Valley! Take part in a semester program at Université Catholique de l’Ouest (UCO), situated in beautiful downtown Angers, which is known to be one of the most pleasant and culturally diverse cities in France.

UCO has 12,000 students, which includes 1,500 foreign students who come each year to study French. Their training method, involving intensive practice, is designed to help students learn to understand and speak French within a few months. Students have the option of living with a French family in a homestay or living on campus.

Areas of study include:

Art History
French History
Philosophy
Economic and Social Affairs
Business French

For more information, look no further than Université Catholique de l’Ouest’s official website http://www.uco.fr/internationaluco/ for Internationals!

Aix-en-Provence – CEA/CAPA/CGE
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/aix-en-provence
Available fall, spring and summer terms
When you study abroad in Aix-en-Provence, stroll down the graceful Cours Mirabeau, studded with sparkling fountains and gorgeous aristocratic buildings. Stop to sip an espresso at Les Deux Garçons—Paul Cezanne and Emile Zola’s favorite hangout—before browsing the quirky boutiques and galleries of Vieil Aix. With our two partner universities providing an integrated, authentic student experience, you’ll find programs designed to meet your academic and career interests in Aix-en-Provence. Courses are taught in English or French and take advantage of the culturally rich, visually stunning surroundings through activities like volunteering and excursions to Avignon, Arles, and Camargue. Studying abroad in Aix-en-Provence allows you to explore the traditional aspects of French culture in this idyllic town where cafés, theaters, farmers’ markets, sunshine, blue skies, and a warm welcome await.

French Riviera – CEA/CAPA/CGE
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/french-riviera
Available fall, spring and summer terms
At the crossroads of Provence, Italy, and the Alps lies the French Riviera, locally known as the Côte d’Azur. Over the centuries, artists, authors, musicians, and royalty, from F. Scott Fitzgerald to Elton John, Queen Victoria to the Jolie-Pitts, have made this scenic Mediterranean destination their (vacation) home.

Today, students from around the world join high-profile residents in the French Riviera, making it an ideal place to gain cross-cultural communication experience while honing French language skills. Immerse in French language and culture in Antibes at our partner university, the Centre International d’Antibes, or take science, engineering, and business courses in English at SKEMA Business School, located in Sophia Antipolis (a.k.a. Europe’s Silicon Valley). Whichever program you choose, internship, service learning, and volunteer opportunities are available to enrich your experience in this beautiful, vibrant destination.

Grenoble – CEA/CAPA/CGE
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/grenoble
Available fall, spring and summer terms
Home to the winter Olympics, cutting-edge nuclear physics research, and 60,000+ students from France and around the world, Grenoble in the French Alps offers a picturesque setting in which to immerse into local culture. Miles of Alpine trails, mountain lakes, and more than a dozen ski resorts within an hour’s drive make this culturally diverse college town a playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Studying abroad in the French Alps puts a wonderland of natural beauty within reach; explore the hiking trails and Olympic ski slopes that surround Grenoble, or try your hand at indoor climbing, kayaking, or paragliding in the area’s national parks. But the city is also a center in the fields of physics, computer science, and nanotechnology, as well as a hub for business studies and language learning. Take French classes at Université Grenoble – Alpes, study business at Grenoble Ecole de Management (ranked amongst the world’s top 50 business schools) and gain hands-on experience through volunteering and career workshops. Wherever your academic, career, and personal interests lie, you’ll find the right study abroad program in the French Alps.

Paris – CEA/CAPA/CGE
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/paris
Available fall, spring and summer terms
Make the City of Light your classroom when you study abroad in Paris. From business to cultural studies, finance to fashion, the art scene to the foodie scene, Paris offers limitless opportunities. France’s capital city has long been a center of intellectual thought, politics, art, and social change, where diversity and modernity thrive alongside centuries of rich history. Home to high fashion, world-renowned cuisine, and some of the world’s best museums and galleries, Paris draws thinkers, artists, writers…and thousands of students from around the world. Studying abroad in Paris at the CEA Center and our Parisian partner universities offers stimulating approaches to learning by combining in-class work with group projects, co-curricular activities, and excursions, all designed to foster a deeper understanding of local language and culture, as well as a broader global perspective.

Greece

Athens – Webster
http://www.webster.edu/study-abroad/programs/greece/
Available fall, spring and summer terms
Greece is the birthplace of so many modern ideas and Athens is the center of where it all happened. Webster-Athens is in an excellent location for formal study - at the foothills of the Acropolis. Students can walk around the streets near the university, and experience the ancient, yet modern, city.

With its extraordinary artistic, intellectual and cultural heritage, Athens is richly endowed with resources for formal study and experiential learning. The museums at the Acropolis and the ancient Agora, as well as the National Archaeological Museum, the Cycladic Museum, and the Benaki collections are within minutes of the Athens Campus facilities. Cultural events including concerts, recitals, dance and theater, as well as international trade shows, conferences and symposia, public lectures, gallery exhibits, sports events and marathons, are an integral part of life in this bustling, cosmopolitan city at the confluence of Europe, Asia and Africa.

Greece (the Hellenic Republic) is a parliamentary republic. Athens has a population of about 3.2 million or about 30 percent of the country’s population of about 10.8 million inhabitants. Greek is the official language and the official religion is Greek Orthodox.

Thessaloniki – CGE
www.cgedu.org/Greece
Available summer terms/3-6 hours of credits
Sign up for an opportunity to live and study in the historic metropolis of Thessaloniki, Greece at the American College of Thessaloniki (ACT). Participants have the option to receive three credit hours through the program’s signature course, “The Life and Teaching of the Apostle Paul,” or to gain up to six credit hours by taking an additional elective in History, Art History, or Greek Studies. The program includes two day-long excursions in northern Greece, along with a four-day excursion to sites near Athens and Corinth. Don’t miss this unique and strategic five-week study abroad opportunity. Students from Christian Studies, Intercultural Studies, Political Science, or History et al will find this a career boosting event.

Hungary

Budapest – CEA/CAPA/CGE
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/budapest
Available fall, and spring terms
Crowning the Danube River on both sides, Budapest is a hidden gem of Central Europe, a city dating all the way back to the ancient Roman Empire with a rich and fascinating history to match. Learn more about the impact of World War II and the Soviet Union’s occupation of the Hungarian capital simply by exploring the city streets and monuments, surrounded with architectural styles ranging from Gothic to Baroque to Art Nouveau. The city’s many flowering gardens and green parks, some of which you can find on the seven islands dotting the Danube, will keep you connected to nature while you study abroad in Budapest. Discover why Hungarian food is widely considered the tastiest and most popular of eastern and central Europe as you sample the many stews locals prepare, along with Hungarian fry bread, stuffed cabbage leaves, and pastries. When in Budapest, experiencing the spa culture is a must: the city’s thermal baths, fed by natural hot springs, have been a main attraction for thousands of years. Study abroad in Budapest, a uniquely charming and different European city, to further your education and improve your future.

Ireland

Dublin – CEA/CAPA/CGE
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/dublin
Available fall, spring, and summer terms
Join CGE and CAPA International Education at Dublin’s Griffith College in the Fall, Spring, or Summer for the study abroad experience of a lifetime in this richly historical city. Focus your educational experience around one of the four curricular themes the program offers, which include The Creative Arts; Exploring the Media; Human Rights, Crime and Journalism; and Globalization and International Trends in Business and Society. Courses with local visits, internships, and special lectures will all help to make the time in Dublin exciting and engaging. To find out more, visit CAPA’s Dublin Experience page at www.capa.org/dublin.

Galway – CEA/CAPA/CGE
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/galway
Available fall, spring, and summer terms
Maybe it’s the stunning coastline, or the rolling green hills, or the misty, mysterious weather; whatever the cause, the small city of Galway has long drawn musicians, artists, writers, and creative types to its charming streets. As you study abroad in Galway, you’ll enjoy the thriving theater and music scenes, browse the city’s bustling markets, and feast on legendary seafood fresh from Galway Bay. Head to nearby Salthill for rowing, kayaking, and wind surfing, or take an Irish Gaelic language immersion program in the traditional village of An Cheathru Rua in Connemara. Whatever adventures you choose in Galway, you’ll love immersing into Irish life in this quaint university town. Spend a semester, summer, or academic year studying abroad in Galway and explore Ireland’s cultural heart.

Italy

Florence – CEA/CAPA/CGE
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/florance
Available fall, spring, and summer terms
Its historic art and architecture mark Florence as thoroughly Italian, and the city has evolved through the centuries into a modern international hub of culture and commerce. Join CGE and CAPA International Education for a study abroad experience where you will immerse yourself in this dynamic city through a fourteen-week Fall or Spring semester abroad or through a six-week Summer program. In addition to the great educational programs offered, enjoy professional development through Italian internships and the Fall semester Advanced Italian Track (AIT).

Florence - Webster

http://www.webster.edu/study-abroad/

Available fall, spring, and summer terms

Florence is the capital city of Tuscany and has about 380,000 inhabitants; its metropolitan area has about 1.5 million. A center of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest cities of the time, Florence is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance. The Historic Center of Florence attracts millions of tourists each year, and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. The city is noted for its culture, Renaissance art and architecture and monuments. Due to Florence’s artistic and architectural heritage, it has been ranked by Forbes as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Study in a 13th Century Palace in Tuscany. The Webster-Florence site is a partnership with Kent State University, who has been educating students in Florence for more than 40 years. Home to the program is Palazzo dei Cerchi, a renovated 13th-century palace in the city’s heart with the remarkable combination of medieval frescos and wireless Internet. The campus also includes Palazzo Bartolini Baldelli, on the corner of Via dei Benci and Piazza Santa Croce, where a classroom balcony overlooks the Basilica of Santa Croce, burial site of Galileo and Michelangelo.

Rome – CEA/CAPA/CGE
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/rome
Available fall, spring, and summer terms
The Colosseum. St. Peter’s Basilica. The Vatican. The Pantheon. Instantly recognizable, incomparable: If you had to sum up Italy’s capital city with just one word, it would have to be “iconic.” When you study abroad in Rome with CEA, you’ll live and learn within walking distance of the centers of power that have shaped Western civilization for millennia. Not many opportunities can rival the experience of studying abroad in Rome. From art to architecture, fashion to food, Rome’s history and culture make it the ideal destination for students who wish to live in an influential city that’s long been a source of religious, political, and economic power.

Rome – Living and Learning International
https://landli.org/locations/rome
Available fall, spring, and summer terms
During your semester in Rome, you don’t have to just imagine the art, history, and culture–you actually get to experience it! You will be immersed in life in Italy while having the opportunity to learn from qualified professors teaching from a Christian worldview. Field trips throughout Rome, as well as excursions to Florence and Ostia Antica, will make you feel like you’re walking through a museum! Our community environment will also allow you to participate in hands–on cooking classes, learning to make fresh pasta and homemade bread–which we’ll enjoy together. Two weeks of the semester will be available to you for independent travel in Europe–or stay in Rome and explore it further.

Jordan

Amman – Middle East Studies Program (MESP)
https://www.cccuglobaled.org
16 hours of credit, available fall or spring semesters
Located in Amman, Jordan, the Middle East Studies Program (MESP) immerses students in the daily life, language, food, culture, religion and politics of one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Learn firsthand from locals how to work, play, and serve in the Middle East as you become their neighbor—and soon, their family—while learning adventurously at MESP.

The heart of the Middle East Studies Program is the authentic community students will forge with these neighbors, families, and peers. Grounded in Christian liberal arts, MESP engages the religious culture and politics of the Middle East. Students examine the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from every perspective, live with a local family during a week-long homestay, and worship with their roommates in the morning. Students sit at the feet of native experts to learn about topics most precious to the region and then serve that region through a long-term service project.

Lithuania

Klapeida – (CGE)
www.cgedu.org/lithuania
Available fall and spring terms
CGE offers a semester study opportunity with our member university, LCC International in Klapeida, Lithuania. The campus is located just minutes away from the Baltic Sea and in walking distance to the historic downtown district.

Fifty percent of the students enroll from Lithuania and the others come from more than 25 other countries. LCC International intentionally recruits students from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the Ukraine and other regional nations so that students can learn together and creatively pursue careers which will be useful back in their home countries.

Students all study in English and can earn Liberal Arts degrees in Business Administration, Social Sciences, English Language and Literature, General Studies, and Theology while participating in local projects and programs sponsored by LCC. Graduates are active participants in campus life too as they continue to be a part of building the ethos of risk taking for betterment of society. LCC International University is a Christian-based university with a voice for faith and learning in a complex region. CGE students gain from semester study opportunities in a rich global atmosphere! CGE gains from a wider global perspective and specific understanding of sacrifices made by citizens as they “sang” their nation into democracy.

Mexico

Guadalajara – (Webster)
http://www.webster.edu/study-abroad/
Available fall, spring, and summer terms
Study abroad at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG), Mexico’s oldest private university, founded in 1935. UAG is coeducational, independent and autonomous. Students can enroll in the Spanish and Culture program at UAG, where they receive language instruction based on cultural content. Courses are assigned based on language competency ranging from beginner to fluent. Students with very advanced language skills may take regular classes at UAG. The cultural experience includes home stays with families who are approved by The International Exchange Department.

Netherlands

Amsterdam – CEA/CAPA/CGE
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/amsterdam
Available fall, spring, and summer terms
Study abroad in Amsterdam and fall in love with one of the most eclectic and culturally rich cities in Europe. Whether you’re walking, biking, or riding a boat down the city’s famous canals, there is always something new to explore in Amsterdam. Home to residents from over 180 nationalities, cultures, religions, and backgrounds, people are drawn to Amsterdam as a Mecca for personal freedom and tolerance. In addition to Amsterdam’s historic significance, the city is also on the cutting edge of using technology and data to improve city services and environmental sustainability.

Leiden - (Webster)
http://www.webster.edu/study-abroad/
Available fall, spring, and summer terms
One of the Netherland’s best kept secrets, Leiden is a charming university town known for its welcoming student-centered atmosphere, its affordable public transportation and its many museums and galleries. It is a city with a rich past and a bright future–where you see lofty windmills, bicycles, picturesque canals and charming buildings all in one place. Located halfway between The Hague and Amsterdam; the city is easily accessible and it is possible to travel either by train or car to any destination in Europe.

South Africa

Cape Town – CEA/CAPA/CGE
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/cape-town
Available fall, spring terms
Study abroad in the South African capital to experience one of the world’s richest and most interesting cultures, where you can find tremendous diversity in the languages spoken, religions followed, and the races and ethnicities represented. Visit Robben Island and the Nelson Mandela Capture Site to learn about South Africa’s history of apartheid. Try paddle boarding with friends at the popular Victoria and Alfred Waterfront or hike up Table Mountain for a spectacular view of the city from the summit. Meet African penguins on the beach, go snorkeling with seals, or visit the Giraffe House Zoo to see popular African species. Stroll through lush public gardens, discover contemporary African art, and sample a surprising variety of food. Get excited about your education and transform your perspective. Study abroad in Cape Town.

Spain

Alicante – Spanish Studies Abroad
http://www.spanishstudies.org/
Available fall, spring, and summer terms
Students in Alicante study onsite at Universidad de Alicante (UA), twenty minutes outside of the city’s center. Though established in 1979, UA was founded to carry on the traditions of the University of Orihuela (1545-1834). As the fastest-growing university in Spain, with an enrollment of 33,000, the UA is dedicated to its mission to cultivate students’ academic and professional skills, while developing critical thinking and social awareness. This mission encourages students’ participation in the development of modern society.

Along with the resources provided by UA, CC-CS students benefit from having an on-site Resident Director who teaches the CC-CS cultural integration course Spanish Social Realities, assists students with cultural and logistical challenges of studying abroad, and organizes CC-CS site visits and events.

Through university coursework, home stays with native families, and multiple cross-cultural opportunities, students will find CC-CS in Alicante to be a highly immersive and integrated study abroad experience.

Barcelona – Spanish Studies Abroad
http://www.spanishstudies.org/
Available fall, spring, and summer terms
As Spain’s second largest city, Barcelona embodies every quality of a European city. Experience the typical hustle and bustle of a busy city on La Rambla, take a stroll through one of the many barrios or enjoy any of its famous Mediterranean beaches. The urban city is host to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, attracting millions of tourists each year.

“While studying in Barcelona, you will be able to experience everything about the Catalan culture. Barcelona’s rich culture and Mediterranean climate provide activities year-round. The wide array of culinary options – from savory fideuá and butifarra to sweet pastries and chocolates – will give students something new to try every day. Take a short trip north to Figueres to discover Costa Brava, the Salvador Dalí Museum, or travel south to relax on the beautiful beaches of Sitges. The city is also home to the region’s most beloved sports team, FC Barcelona. Experience Barcelona with us!” - Michele Duran, Spanish Studies Abroad Academic Director.

While studying with Spanish Studies Abroad you will be enrolled in the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF). Centrally located in the heart of Barcelona, UPF is a modern day university with a fantastic array of courses. As an urban study abroad student you will be immersed in both Spanish and Catalan. You will benefit from the university’s central location.

Barcelona - CEA/CAPA/CGE
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/barcelona
Available fall, spring, and summer terms
Barcelona is a diverse and welcoming Mediterranean city where sun warms long stretches of sandy beaches most of the year, surreal Gaudí architecture lines the streets, and tapas are enjoyed al fresco in open plazas. Soccer fans, foodies, history buffs, lovers of art, culture, and design, and those with a passion for language learning will feel at home living, studying, and interning abroad here.

CAPA Barcelona students study at the Institute for American Universities (IAU), located downtown near Placa de Catalunya, Las Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter. Students on our direct enroll program study at the centrally located Universitat Pompeu Fabra Barcelona (UPF).

Granada – CEA/CAPA/CGE
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/granada
Available fall, spring, and summer terms
From the majestic courtyards and mosaics of the Alhambra to the lush gardens of the Palacio del Generalife, Granada’s cultural, artistic, and historic heritage has been shaped by centuries of diverse influences. Today, Granada´s culture reflects its Christian, Arabic, Romani, and Jewish roots in a model of mutually respectful, multicultural living. Often described as a fairytale city, Granada offers one of the most prestigious universities in Europe, a contrasting mix of tradition and modernity, vibrant nightlife, and countless cultural and recreational activities. The city is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, just 44 miles from the warm waters of the Mediterranean. CEA’s study abroad program in Granada integrates local resources and cross-cultural learning, helping you engage and immerse with the host culture while experiencing aspects of local life that most visitors to this welcoming city don’t see.

Madrid – CEA/CAPA/CGE
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/madrid
Available fall, spring, and summer terms
Study abroad in Madrid and experience the work of Picasso, Miro, Goya, el Greco, and Dali in the galleries of the Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen. Spend a lazy afternoon people-watching at Casa de Campo or El Retiro. Undertake an in-depth exploration of the city’s famous tapas bars. Join Real Madrid fans at an electrifying futbol match. Spain’s capital and largest city has a sophisticated vibe that’s evident in its world-class culinary culture, never-ending nightlife, and thriving art scene. Study abroad in Madrid and immerse into student life at the CEA Madrid Center or one of our partners, Universidad Antonio de Nebrija or Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, where you’ll choose from a range of courses and engage with local culture like a true Madrileño.

Seville – Spanish Studies Abroad
http://www.spanishstudies.org/
Available fall, spring, and summer terms
The Center is housed in two turn-of-the-century mansions in the heart of Seville’s commercial and social center. CC-CS is a short walk from Universidad de Sevilla, and some of Spain’s most glorious and historic sites, including the Catedral, Giralda (the symbol of Seville), Torre del Oro, Alcázar palace, and the beautiful Guadalquivir River. CC-CS has provided a unique learning experience for students in the historic city of Seville since 1969. They offer semester, academic-year, January term and summer programs of academic excellence, all grounded in the cultural richness of Seville, Andalusia, and Spain. Students choose their courses from a broad curriculum embracing a wide variety of disciplines, and receive personalized attention as they pursue their goals. The energetic faculty and staff are committed to working with individuals in and out of class. The Center supports students as they move beyond the classroom and enter the surrounding culture. A minimum of two years of Spanish is required to attend the Center.

Switzerland

Geneva – (Webster)
http://www.webster.edu/study-abroad/
Available fall, spring, and summer terms
Founded in 1978, on an estate along the shores of Lac Leman (Lake Geneva); the campus is minutes from the United Nations international headquarters. The campus is surrounded by the natural beauty of Switzerland and a multinational community that is reflected in the student body and faculty. Internships at prominent organizations provide a valuable real-world perspective to classroom learning and develop a valuable network of professional contacts in Geneva. The local language is French but all classes are taught in English.

United Kingdom

Grantham - Harlaxton College – (Evansville)
https://harlaxton.ac.uk/
Available fall, spring, and summer terms
Harlaxton is located 110 miles north of London near Nottingham and famous Sherwood Forest. Students will live in a Victorian Castle to personally experience the rich cultural and historical beauty of England. Located at a train hub, Harlaxton’s four day class schedule facilitates additional travel over three day weekends. All credit hours earned will be accepted for those students seeking degrees at Missouri Baptist University.

Liverpool – (CGE)
http://www.cgedu.org/Liverpool%20Hope
Available fall, spring, and summer terms
With a history extending 168 years, Liverpool Hope has developed a strong tradition of scholarship and research in key disciplines. As the only ecumenical university foundation in Europe, the University’s work has been shaped by Christian principles but embraces those of all faiths and none.

The excellent academic record of our students is supported by pastoral care and, as one of Britain’s smaller universities; Liverpool Hope values the individual - in the words of Cardinal Newman, knowing her children one by one. Care, concern and support for students are always a priority.

Liverpool Hope has two main teaching campuses. Hope Park is situated in a leafy suburb of Liverpool and is a mini educational village. The Creative Campus in Liverpool city center is the home to the creative and performing arts subjects. Both campuses have seen major investment over the last five years, so traditional architecture now sits beside contemporary buildings and facilities.

The University places great emphasis on the bringing together of research excellence and top-quality teaching. This is facilitated by a community of academics and scholars who are of the highest caliber. This research-informed teaching enables our students to develop into rounded and employable graduates who can take their place confidently as global citizens in the 21st century.

London – CEA/CAPA/CGE
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/london
Available fall, spring, and summer terms
In the Western world, few cities spring to mind as centers of economic, political, cultural, and historical significance as quickly as London. Now, through CGE and CAPA International Education, students can take part of a semester, spring quarter, or summer study abroad option in this world-renowned metropolis. Students will be able to take courses from the CAPA London Study Center and London South Bank University, including a special STEM program during the spring with a focus on engineering and technology. Students will also be able to take advantage of CAPA’s vast network of internship opportunities for all majors in London.

London - University of Roehampton (Webster)

http://www.webster.edu/study-abroad/

Available fall, spring, and summer terms

The University of Roehampton is a friendly, modern, lively academic community with a growing international reputation for the high quality of its teaching and research.

The university’s academic teaching staff work at the cutting edge of their subjects, which means their teaching is based on the very latest knowledge. Unlike many other universities, all of its students are taught by research-active academic staff from their first year of study, which means students will study with staff working at the cutting-edge of their subjects. Roehampton’s size (about 9,000 students) means that students get to know their lecturers and fellow students, giving students a personal learning experience.

Teaching styles are likely to be very different to Webster University; students adapt to a different way of learning and see their subject in a new light, giving them a renewed vigor with which to approach their studies. Study abroad students live and study with Roehampton students from over 130 countries. The collegiate campus experience helps students to really integrate into the community and the newly made friends teach them a lot about different cultural values.

Oxford – Oxford Brookes University (Webster)
http://www.webster.edu/study-abroad/programs/england/
Available fall, spring and summer terms
As one of the world’s great student cities, Oxford is a great place to live and study as it is big enough to offer something for people of all interests, yet small enough to feel welcoming and accessible. Oxford is located in the heart of England. Oxford is a beautiful city with a rich cultural history and is situated about 50 miles from London.

As one of the UK’s leading modern universities, Oxford Brookes University offers excellent teaching and plenty of support to help students achieve internationally respected results. Oxford Brookes undergraduate courses vary from traditional academic disciplines, such as Mathematics, Psychology and Biology, to more career-orientated subjects, like Accounting and Finance.

Oxford Brookes’ flexible program enables students to customize their study so that it meets the academic requirements of Webster University. Students can choose from a wide range of subjects. Students can usually include more than one subject in their program of study.

Oxford – The Scholars’ Semester in Oxford (SSO)
https://www.cccuglobaled.org/scio/
Available fall and spring terms/17 semester hours of credit
The Scholars Semester in Oxford is designed for students who want to study intensively and to a high standard. Students develop their academic writing and research skills and explore the disciplines and interest of their choice. As Visiting Students of Oxford University and members of Wycliffe Hall, students have the privilege to study and learn in one of the university’s historic halls. SSO students enroll in a Primary and Secondary Tutorial, an Integrative Seminar and the British Landscape course. The SSO is designed for students interested in the fields of Classics, English & Literature, Theology & Religious Studies, Philosophy, and History, though all majors may apply. Applicants are generally honors and other very high-achieving students and must have a minimum GPA of 3.7 and be a second semester sophomore or higher.

Oxford Summer Program (OSP)
https://cccuglobaled.org/scio-summer/
Available summer terms
The Oxford Summer Program (OSP) is a program of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities and Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. The program is designed for students wishing to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between Christianity and the development of the West and who wish to do specialized work under expert Oxford academics in the areas of History, Religious Studies, Political Theory, Philosophy, English, and History of Science. The Program is structured for rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors, graduate and seminary students, non-traditional students, teachers, and those enrolled in continuing education programs.

CCCU GlobalEd

Culture Shaping – USA
In addition to the international programs previously listed, the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU), an association of 105 campuses in the U.S. and Canada, offers the following semester programs in the USA to students of its member institutions. The programs offer a unique opportunity for students to go beyond the confines of the traditional classroom. These interdisciplinary learning opportunities are available to second-semester sophomores, juniors and seniors. For further information, contact the Director of Study Abroad studyabroad@.mobap.edu.

Nashville – Contemporary Music Center
https://www.cmcnashville.com/
Available fall and spring terms/16 hours of credit
Get real-world music industry experience at The Contemporary Music Center in Nashville, Tennessee. CMC is a semester long, 16-credit hour program that prepares college age students for careers in the entertainment industry, challenging them to live out their faith as Christ-followers. Thirty students live, work, and create music together in a facility with 24/7 access to world-class gear. Faculty are music industry pros who keep the program relevant and practical. The “Final Exam” is a week-long Road Tour at the end of the semester.

Los Angeles – Film Studies Program
https://www.olivet.edu/academics/colleges/college-arts-sciences/communication/lafsc/
Available fall and spring terms
The L.A. Film Studies Center (LAFSC) is officially relaunching on the ground, in Los Angeles for the spring of 2023! Olivet Nazarene University will again be administrating and partnering with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) under the same consortium agreements between CCCU and member institutions as last spring and prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Faculty and staff for LAFSC are industry professionals returning from previous semesters as faculty, staff, or alumni. Similar to the spring 2022 semester, the courses will parallel those that were offered at LAFSC prior to the pandemic with some minor updates for relevance to changing practices and trends in the industry in order to accommodate sending institutions who have built LAFSC into their degree tracks.

Baltimore, Maryland – Baltimore Urban Studies Program
https://landli.org/domestic-programs-bus
Available fall, spring and summer terms
Baltimore is a dynamic and culturally rich city that represents the tension of the intersection between historic abandonment and revitalization. The Baltimore Urban Studies (BUS) is a “study away,” experiential learning program, designed to teach, mentor, and train college students in spiritual formation and public health while providing urban global health internships.

We believe there is an increasing need for Christian practitioners in all areas of healthcare practice and social justice work to have a deeply formed inner life as they seek, with wisdom and compassion, to positively impact individuals and communities. We are grateful to partner with churches, clinics, agencies, and community leaders of Baltimore and Washington D.C. to provide transformative learning experiences for college students from across the United States.

An experience like no other.

Credit/Non-Credit Travel Study Program

In addition to our semester and summer term programs MBU offers short-term, faculty-led programs. These programs vary by location and emphasis and usually last 9 to 11 days. Most of these programs are scheduled immediately after the close of the spring semester. For detailed information contact the Office of Study Abroad at studyabroad@.mobap.edu.

Scholarship Information for Study Abroad

http://www.mobap.edu/financial-aid/
Students considering an external study program may possibly be eligible for financial assistance. After consulting with the Director of Study Abroad, please contact Zach Greenlee, Director of Student Financial Services, at zach.greenlee@mobap.edu or by calling 314-392-2398 to determine if a program is eligible for assistance and if the student qualifies. Most federal and state aid funds can be applied to semester abroad programs.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship – http://www.iie.org/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program
Boren Awards for International Study – www.borenawards.org
InternationalScholarships.Com (database/search engine for study abroad scholarships) – www.internationalscholarships.com/
Missouri Baptist University – The Dallas and Rosalie Frillman Memorial Endowment partially funds scholarships for undergraduate students to participate in international study. Interested students should apply through the Office of Study Abroad.

MBU Early College Partnerships

MBU Early College Partnerships (MBU ECP) was established in 1983 at Missouri Baptist University. MBU ECP is a program that allows high school students to earn university credit. Its primary mission is to offer qualified high school students the opportunity to enroll in challenging courses normally taken by MBU students during their freshman and sophomore years of college.

The MBU ECP Dual Credit (concurrent enrollment) program provided by Missouri Baptist University, is a unique opportunity for students in honors and college-bound programs to take college courses in the high school setting, giving many students an early start on a college career. Established in 1983, the program maintains a high degree of recognition, acceptability, and credibility, and is fully accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP).

The MBU ECP office also administers a program titled MBU Achieve, a credit-by-exam model offered in a limited number of high schools to students enrolled in selected courses. Academic oversight is provided by the respective dean and other faculty members who create and grade assessments and assign a grade for registered students. Exams are monitored by a faculty member from the college or school, an MBU ECP staff member, or teachers from the school district.

Missouri Baptist University considers all grades earned through MBU ECP as university grades. All earned grades will appear on the student’s transcript and will become part of the student’s undergraduate GPA if the student enrolls as a full-time student at Missouri Baptist University. Students planning to attend other colleges or universities should note that most institutions do not accept transfer courses in which students have earned grades lower than a “C.”

Courses officially dropped, using a completed, signed, and submitted schedule adjustment form from the MBU ECP Office, on or before the census date, will not appear on the student’s transcript. Courses officially dropped after the census, but before 80% of the course has been completed, will appear on the transcript with the grade of W, indicating that the student withdrew without grade point penalty. Courses dropped after 80% of the course has been completed will appear on the transcript with a WF; no refund will be available. Refunds are not available for MBU ECP courses except in the cases of medical withdrawal or student relocation to another school.

High School Dual Enrollment Program

Homeschool, public and private high school students have the opportunity to gain college credit through the dual enrollment program at MBU. This program enables students to earn college credit for general education courses as they complete requirements for their high school diploma.

Student must be a sophomore standing and at least 15 years of age. To register for classes, students must fill out an online application to MBU, send in transcripts and official ACT/SAT/CLT scores if desiring to enroll in English or math courses. Students who are unable to take one of these exams may also take the Accuplacer course placement exam, at cost to the student.

Students are allowed to enroll in two courses, up to nine (9) credit hours, if laboratory science classes are included, at the discounted “high school dual enrollment program” tuition rate. Any credit hours beyond the 2-course limit will be charged at the regular undergraduate main campus tuition rate. Students are not permitted to enroll in private instruction or directed study courses.

Additionally, students are required to submit a new high school transcript during each semester of enrollment. Upon completion of high school graduation requirements, students are no longer eligible for discounted tuition.

Students at Farmington High School can earn an Associate of Arts in General Studies (AA) degree through MBU. High School students will meet all of the requirements as stated in the current MBU AA degree sheet through Excel Dual Credit, Achieve, MBU dual enrollment, or college courses earned through other institutions that are deemed transferable. A minimum of 21 credit hours must be earned through MBU. Admission requirements meet those established by MDEWD for high school students taking college courses.

Programs by Site

Missouri Baptist University offers courses at two Regional Learning Centers (RLC) as a means of taking the educational programs to the student. Current sites in Missouri include MBU at Jefferson College on the Hillsboro campus of Jefferson College and MBU in Arnold located in Jefferson County. See the locations section of this catalog for additional information including addresses for each RLC.

Academic advisement for undergraduate students at the RLCs is directed by the coordinator of each center. All registration materials, including advisement worksheets and schedule adjustment forms, must be signed by RLC personnel before they can be processed. Students should refer to the Term Calendars published in this catalog and available on myMBU Access for registration dates, deadlines for adding or dropping classes, etc. Tuition refunds in case of withdrawal are pro-rated from the withdrawal date and must be approved by RLC personnel. Students should refer to the catalog sections on Student Course Load, Dropping and Adding a Course, Registration, University Fees, Enrollment, Registration Information, Status Changes, and Refund Schedules for specific information.

Main campus undergraduate students may register at RLCs with the approval of their advisor, and are encouraged to discuss off-campus enrollment costs with the Financial Services Office. All off-campus regulations, financial obligations, and transportation arrangements are the responsibility of the student. Combined credit load for on- and off-campus classes may not exceed eighteen credit hours during a semester or semester equivalent. See the catalog sections on Student Course Load and Registration Information for details.

Courses offered at RLCs are not available to students through the Intercollege Consortium. However, students from the consortium institutions may register for classes at RLCs as visiting students. For additional information concerning classes, contact the Arnold or Jefferson locations.

Undergraduate Degree Programs Offered by Site

MBU at Jefferson College

Plus-Two Programs
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science in Education
- Bachelor of Professional Studies
Majors
- Accounting
- Applied Management
- Behavioral Sciences
- Business Administration
- Child Development
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Elementary Education
- Exercise Science
- Healthcare Management
- Human Services
- Management
- Marketing
- Special Education Cross-Categorical Disabilities Mild to Moderate
Articulated Programs
- Biology Education with Secondary Education
- Business Education with Secondary Education
- Business Education and Marketing Education with Secondary Education
- Chemistry Education with Secondary Education
- Early Childhood
- Early Childhood and Elementary combined
- Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education combined
- Elementary Education
- Elementary Education and Special Education Cross-Categorical Disabilities Mild to Moderate
- English with Secondary Education
- Mathematics with Secondary Education
- Middle Childhood Education with concentrations in Business Education, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Science
- Physical Education with K-12 Education
- Social Sciences with Secondary Education
- Special Education Cross-Categorical Disabilities Mild to Moderate
- Special Reading K-12 (graduate-level only)

MBU in Arnold

Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science in Education
- Bachelor of Professional Studies
Majors
- Applied Management
- Biology Education with Secondary Education
- Business Administration
- Business Education with Secondary Education
- Business Education & Marketing Education with Secondary Education
- Child Development
- Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Elementary Education
- Elementary Education; Special Education Cross-Categorical Disabilities Mild to Moderate
- English with Secondary Education
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics with Secondary Education
- Middle Childhood Education with concentrations in Business Education, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science
- Physical Education with K-12 Education
- Social Sciences with Secondary Education
- Special Education Cross-Categorical Disabilities Mild to Moderate
- Special Reading K-12 (graduate-level only)

Note: While the majority of course work needed to complete the baccalaureate degree may be offered at MBU’s Regional Learning Centers, some courses may need to be taken on the Main campus or online to complete the degree program*

Articulated Programs and Corporate Partnerships

Missouri Baptist University maintains articulations with various community colleges, universities, and corporations. The university’s partnerships provide various services in order to enhance transferability of credit and reduce cost for students to obtain a degree.

Missouri Baptist University has established Plus Two Programs with Jefferson College which allows students to fulfill degree requirements between the community college campus, the Regional Learning Center location, and online learning.

Contact the Records Office for specific requirements in the articulation for each program and course-to-course transfer.

Contact the Corporate Partnerships Liaison for specifics on the corporation agreements. Please see the List of Corporate Partnerships .

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